Alternative country is a term used to describe a number of country music subgenres that tend to differ from mainstream or pop country music. The term is sometimes known as Alt. country and has included country music bands that have incorporated influences ranging from american roots music, bluegrass, rock & roll, rockabilly, acoustic music, americana, honky-tonk and punk rock.
Alternative country can refer to several ideas. Most generally, any musician who plays a type of country music different from the prevailing trend can be said to play "alternative country". By this standard, for example, the Bakersfield sound was alternative in the 1950s, and the Lubbock sound musicians were ...
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A middle aged married woman's day to day life is the american dream but she is trapped in the same day to day routine. She daydreams of how life can be with the man she truly loves but can't decide whether to leave her comfortable life for what she truly desires or to stay and make the best of it. Female Vocals, Country, Alt Country
Young free and in love, a couple take a road trip passing through West Virginia. He observes the two of them and also the scenery outside the windows. Guitar fingerpicking. Male vocal. Laid back folk, country feel. Two layers of fine acoustic guitar parts and poetic lyrics. Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
For those who are relaxing in the countryside to the sound of birds and wind, contemplating the dance of flowers on a summer afternoon ... Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
sexy philosophical country-western ballad based on Dante's Inferno. husky male vocal, operatic female soprano, beautiful melancholy harmonica solo at 1:57, banjo, upright bass, accordion, acoustic guitar drums. sordid love affair, burlesque, western saloon/bar, lonely drinking, slow death, villain, Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
Very nice and happy inspirational track perfect for commercials, videos, corporate presentations, kids music or other project. Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
Slide and acoustic guitars give this track a southern swampy feel. Great for outdoor footage, nature or evoking a down home feel. Works well in outdoor and travel scenes, outdoors sports, hiking adventure, Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
Someone returning to Nashville for christmas a place they love and looking forward to seeing all their friends and family again along with the Christmas lights hearing carols and seeing the smiling faces of people as they walk around filled with the Christmas atmosphere spirit and cheer. Mixed Vocals, Country, Alt Country
A story of a fiddle player and a banjo player being the two musical stars of a town until an unknown stranger mandolin player comes along and knocks them off their pedestal. the fiddle and banjo player work extremely hard and regain their crown as the towns musical heroes. Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
A British New Country song of love and betrayal, heroes and villains, concentrating on the things that matter in contemporary relationships. With a mature and thoughtful outlook and insight, this makes this track suited to adult drama and documentary presentations on Fil, TV or Radio. Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
Song about "Movin On' as "far as I can go". "I may be livin on nickles and dimes, but at least I know I tried". The mix of rock and country has many uses. The lyrics are quite relevant. Unique vocals and a driving melody. Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
Someone goes out for a walk into the moon lit night and sees a beautiful bright figure in the sky. The figure speaks and tells wonderous stories of where he comes and says there is no hatred or revile there. Just before he is to reveal his name the figure disappears. was he an alien or was he Jesus. Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
A British New Country song of love and betrayal, heroes and villains, concentrating on the things that matter in contemporary relationships. With a mature and thoughtful outlook and insight, this makes this track suited to adult drama and documentary presentations on Fil, TV or Radio. Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
Funky country groove with melodic harmonies a la Beach Boys meets the Band. Tries to win his girl's heart, romance, longing, wants her to stay right here by his side! Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
Very current sounding alternative country - slow ambient pop-rock. About being restless, leaving home, travelling, mooving arround and having problems with setteling down. Female vocals performed by Gina Michaells herself. Great guitarsolo! Good for placement in film/tv and commersials. Female Vocals, Country, Alt Country
A short grab of happy, pleasing Banjo in a Major key. Pefect for Film and T. V lead ins, scene changes and other small places everywhere! Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
A story about a guy going into a club seeing a girl and fancying her. she is a real stunner but he is not sure if she is interested. however she is looking at him. he feels unusually shy but decides to put down his beer take off his shirt and dance in an effort to attract her. Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
Blues and country rock music bed. Simple theme featuring slide guitar. Down home vibe with a hard rock flavor. Great for modern day sheriff TV drama, pickup trucks, fishing, nature settings, horses, ads for beer, dogs, sports, jeans, reality TV and more. Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
A classic drinking song with a modern twist. Country-western meets big city degenerate, Tom Waits style. Great for party scene, self destructive sequences, rowdy bar or lonesome drunk. Gypsy accordion opens, bellowing harmonica at 0:42, filthy slide guitar at 1:18, twangy electric guitar at 2:06. Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
high noon harmonica, galloping drums, Hammond B3 organ set up bar brawls, foot chases, and pulpy western montages. raspy male lead vocal, soaring female soprano & slapped upright bass fuel drunken action scenes. Bob Dylan style poetry lends a high minded physicality to this furiously paced sequence, Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
This song is about a girl who is tired of being treated badly by her boyfriend, and the fact that he is way over weight, so she drops him. By the way, he weighs in at 200 pounds. The MUSIC has real fiddle as well as electric and acoustic guitars. It also uses a drum kit with a great groove. Female Vocals, Country, CCM
"I fell off the wagon again, because I thought booze was my only friend." Wagon is the story of a lost love due to alcohol intoxication. This country song features pedal steel guitar, floating above drums, bass guitar, acoustic guitar and percussion. Male Vocals, Country, Alt CountryCaution: Mature Lyrics
A foreigner far away from America and thinking about it and how much it has influenced the rest of the world in everyway including music, film and comic magazine culture. The song could also refer to an American living abroad and missing home and everything about the American way. Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
Pedal steel guitar floats dreamily above a bed of drums, bass guitar, acoustic guitars, percussion and male vocals. This country song is the perfect anthem for any type of movement concerned with peace love and freedom. The short instrumental pieces feature an intro, segway and end version. Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
A little bit of bluegrass, a little bit of country & a whole lot of beauty! Solo guitar with lots of mood shifts. Campy & humorous one minute, warm & haunting the next. Could set the scene for a drive in the mountains or a walk in the woods. Thematic & tuneful, this song will make you smile! Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
Instrumental version of song House on the Mountain. Rustic Alternative country/traditional country sound, reminiscent of Ryan Adams or the Eagles. Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
Emotionally powerful female vocals round out this Contemporary Country / Rock track by Sara Laine. Features a smokey drum groove, haunting guitars and a driving chorus. Perfect for all projects looking for a dark, mesmerizing contemporary track, a la Stevie Nicks / Fleetwood Mac. Female Vocals, Country, Alt Country
Down home Louisiana banjo & acoustic slide guitar create the mood of this swampy organic piece. Later, unlikely synths create a refreshing counterbalance. Think Alligators, bayou, blue collar or just plain Country. A perfect companion to any southern or Americana themes, outdoor scenes, etc. Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
A British New Country song of love and betrayal, heroes and villains, concentrating on the things that matter in contemporary relationships. With a mature and thoughtful outlook and insight, this makes this track suited to adult drama and documentary presentations on Fil, TV or Radio. Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
Girlfriend is a country song that features male and female vocals. Drums, electric bass guitar and electric rhythm guitar carry the rhythm, while the electric lead guitar plays ditties and the break portion. This is an upbeat song even though the topic is sad. "Has anybody here seen my girlfriend?" Mixed Vocals, Country, Alt Country
Mid-Tempo country/pop song with heartfelt and plaintive male vocals performed in an exquisite crossover style reminiscent of Ryan Adams, Noah Gundersen, Foy Vance and James Taylor, Quirky changes of style and delivery. Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
Ever feel like you're wandering about in the woods lost and scared? Me neither... but this music is entertaining enough without getting mosquito bites. Slide style guitars with a medium swinging drum beat. Uses include outdoors, woods, camping, beer commercials, being lost, adventurous frogs jumping, Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
About a couple that goes to Vegas. During the trip he ends up getting married, but can't remember anything about it. Also she ends up winning 10 million dollars. The MUSIC is very country rock'ish with electric and acoustic guitars, a heavy drum groove, supporting organ, and a smelling vocal. Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
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