Progressive folk or prog folk was originally a type of American Folk music that pursued a progressive political agenda, but in the United Kingdom the term became attached to a sub-genre that rejects or de-emphasizes the conventions of traditional folk music and encourages stylistic or thematic innovation. It gave rise to the genre of psychedelic or psych folk and had a major impact on the development of progressive rock.
The original meaning of progressive folk came from its links to the progressive politics of the American folk revival of the 1930s and particularly through the work of musicologist Charles Seeger. Key figures in the development of progressive folk in America were ...
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A romantic song about escaping a town with the woman you love and finally getting away. This track builds up from a simple guitar and voice into a full band. This song is great for romantic dramas. Male Vocals, Folk, Progressive Folk
Nothing is about hiding your feelings and having nothing left to fight for. The song has a 7/8 time signature. Finger-picked acoustic guitar and introspective male vocal. This song is great for dramas and romantic movies. Male Vocals, Folk, Progressive Folk
Let It Sleet is flute over bass, d tuning electric guitar, djembe, bongos and cajon. It has a strong groove, cool chords and a bluesy flute. Good for outdoor scenes. Instrumental, Folk, Progressive Folk
Hey is vocals over acoustic guitars, bass and drums. It is talking about how to beat the heat. Bass and two guitar tracks play melodic lines throughout which gives it a driving feel. Good for acoustic pop radio, restaurant, cafe or business background. Male Vocals, Folk, Progressive Folk
Low Jammer is bass guitar tuned down a whole step, baritone guitar in D tuning and roots brushes drums. It is in 12/8 time and the bass takes the lead most of the time. Good for restaurant, cafe or business background. Instrumental, Folk, Progressive Folk
Delicate Beauty is baritone guitars in D tuning, soprano saxes, piano, keyboards, upright bass patch and drums. The saxes come in late and build to three part harmony. Good for restaurant, cafe or business background. Instrumental, Folk, Progressive Folk
This progressive folk tune is great if you're story is aiming to take a change in direction. Its like a fanfare but for folk ensemble, this piece features the dulcimer, mandolin, piano, slide guitar & percussion. Its a remarkable fit for documentaries, corporate films or films needing organic style. Instrumental, Folk, Progressive Folk
A positive anthem for change, progress and never wanting to go back to 'the way things were.' Out with the old and in with the new. Perfect for a political doc or story about 'moving forward.' Very 'indie' sound. Male Vocals, Folk, Progressive Folk
A hazey, melancholic and softly flowing Nu-Folk / Americana / Ambient crossover track with a mellow, longing feel. Poignant, flowing, touching. Instrumental, Americana, Americana
A raga-like meditation on spiritual transcendence ? music to get you high on the mountaintop of your choice. Like Ravel?s ?Bolero,? it lulls with pulsations of sonic warmth and instrumental fire. A haunting melody with sensitive vocals, it has an Al Stewart, Rennaisance-like atmosphere. Male Vocals, Folk, Progressive Folk
The sound of distant rain storms drifts over a slow mellow haze of melodies. A slow and lazy instrumental acoustic folk track with a lilting relaxed pace and warm, soft accordian drones. Evoking wide screen scenes of mountain landscapes and languid, somnambulant emotions. Instrumental, Folk, Progressive Folk
Cool, bouncy, modern bluegrass track with mandolin, banjo and piano. Very whimsy with a folky feel. Hip, modern banjo lead that sounds like Bela Fleck. Instrumental, Folk, Progressive Folk
Smooth, relaxed, fun Country-Folk Pop with male vocals, harmonica, slide guitar- slow-mid tempo. Fitting for for themes like rural/country-side family gathering, celebration, children and more. Male Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Featuring bluesy harmonica and stabbing guitar, this fiery indictment of the greed culture takes up where socially conscious songsters like Neil Young and Phil Ochs left off. Male Vocals, Folk, Progressive Folk
A rock anthem for a new epoch, simultaneously a gleeful celebration and rueful warning, presenting dueling vistas of the future. Hard rocking, with blistering guitarwork and passionate production by the master of apocalyptic insanity, Al Cohen. Male Vocals, Folk, Progressive Folk
Emersun Rizen squawks The Kudzu Krawl; an ode to the South's most dangerous plant. Mandolins keep the rhythm while a stretched-head drum taps to the beat. Giving power to the tune are various strings and odd synth sounds. Spoken Word, Folk, Progressive Folk
Sexy male/female duet. A conversational number between a "sweet" man (or bartender) and a "salty" woman (in high heels) in a swanky bar drinking highballs. Perfect for Background, TV Drama & Film Noir. Only real acoustic instruments used, no synths. Sounds like The Civil Wars, Mixed Vocals, Folk, Progressive FolkCaution: Mature Lyrics
Life is all about family, raising childen who in turn raise children. It is perpetual motion and this song takes a snap-shot of one life going on and on... A look back at the 1960s Hippy era, Elvis, Beatles, man on the moon. Nostalgic, touching, gentle and uplifting. Male Vocals, Folk, Progressive Folk
Also in a mystical bent, this song challenges listeners to imagine themselves floating beyond time as physical beings as big as space itself. Expansive, contemplative folk rock in the vein of Emmylou Harris?s ?One Big Love? and Lennon-McCartney?s ?Across the Universe.? Male Vocals, Folk, Progressive Folk
Arpeggiated acoustic guitar plays a downward repetitive riff, then accompanied by drums and tambourine. The track builds and builds creating a tense feeling. Good for westerns or scenes filled with doubt or tension. Instrumental, Folk, Progressive Folk
Folk 1960's Bob Dylan style, complete with harmonica. Very special lyric that came out of Indiana news. Two little girls out for a morning trail walk did not return. Libby and Abby. aka Two Angels. Thanks to Mark Healey of 'Badfinger' for help with this project. done with love for the family's. Male Vocals, Folk, Progressive Folk
Repetitive rhythm built around drum machine bass & acoustic guitar emulating climbing a ladder in this case of life and success great female backing vocals on chorus very much in the style of Leonard Cohen 1980's ideal for advertisements great for modern day working greed drama, Mixed Vocals, Folk, Progressive Folk
Upbeat, festive, happy Folk instrumental with acoustic guitar and mandolin, mid-fast tempo. Fitting for themes like celebration, dancing around a campfire, rural/country and farming scenarios and more. (O Brother Where Art Thou), Instrumental, Folk, Progressive Folk
This is a traditional sea shanty, which Richard Thompson achieved much success with. Inspirational, Hope, Drama, Anthem. Lost at sea. Over 8 minutes and takes you on an emotional rollercoaster. This is how Pink Floyd could have done it but we did it first! Heel ya ho, boys. Is anybody out there? Male Vocals, Folk, Progressive Folk
This folk based acoustic /electronica piece is an emotionally moving tribute to a long lasting love. The appreciation of what we have and the innocent curiosity of what life and love really mean. Kind and caring, full of beautiful memories, love and contemplation. Female Vocals, Folk, Progressive Folk
A dreamy song with proliferous components of world music. Features acoustic guitars, a lite string ensemble, accordion parts, percussions, a Japanese koto, a Chinese erhu, a guzheng and electric lead guitars. Works well in nature, discovery themes, heroic-fantasy genres or anything from imaginary. Instrumental, World Music, Pan-World Fusion
Open tuned acoustic guitar along with groovy clarinet and rhythm section starts off in a earthy folk groove, then gets more exotic melodically as a rolling beat builds; sounds very American, then adds a few odd notes Moody, a little quirky, for soundtrack, loops, commercials, anything a bit exotic. Instrumental, Folk, Progressive Folk
Bad Feeling is an experimental abstract soundscape with a swooshing, thumping rhythm, organic acoustic guitar elements and a swirling bassline. Suitable to set the mood for images of the earth, stars, the sky, the sun and the moon. Instrumental, Folk, Progressive Folk
Mellow, dreamy, contemplative Country-Folk with male vocals, acoustic guitar and mandolin, slow-mid tempo. Remembering days when the grass was greener... Male Vocals, Folk, Progressive Folk
What does it sound like when Fleetwood Mac meets Joan Baez with modern beats and breaks? This track! With its ultra hip drum grooves, horn stabs and beautiful acoustic guitar runs, this track is certain to add that special something to any production! Perfect for film, television and documentaries. Female Vocals, Folk, Progressive Folk
Uptempo instrumental for Chapman Stick and drums. Brings the classic attitude of Italian western movies to modern production technology. Like surf pop this music keeps moving forward in a mood of optimism and bravery, with a strike of melancholy in the melody lines. Drum-free mix also available. Instrumental, Pop, Sunshine Pop
An original composition with a folk-acoustic cenception mixed to a latin mood, full of melodic and rhthmic ideas with a peculiar intermezzo structured on a crescendo endind on the initial main theme. Accordion dialogues with the guitar perfectly. Instrumental, Folk, Progressive Folk
Upbeat, smooth, nostalgic Country-Folk with male/female vocals, harmonica, and acoustic guitar, mid-tempo. Fitting for themes like rural/country-side, small farm town romance, traveling and more. Mixed Vocals, Country, Country Traditional
This track starts off with a mellow acoustic guitar intro with a "Going to California" Led Zeppelin vibe and feel... then the track breaks into rhythmic guitar, horn and foot stomping percussion romp with a lyrics detailing political commentary on the decades of human missteps. Female Vocals, Folk, Progressive Folk
The Cowboy versus the Wild Horse and who will win! Dedicated to my daugher and her love of Horses! A acoustic groovy and Laid Back number that deals with Determination and Bad Luck! (for the Cowboy!), Male Vocals, Folk, Progressive Folk
Flowing, inspirational, light Folk instrumental with acoustic guitar, dobro, and mandolin, mid-tempo. Fitting for themes like laid back, scenic nature and outback country, cowboys or ranchers taking a break from work on a sunny day. Instrumental, Folk, Progressive Folk
Elegant, mellow, dynamic Folky instrumental with acoustic guitars, slow-mid tempo. Fitting for themes like nature, traveling, dining, and more. Instrumental, Folk, Progressive Folk
Upbeat Acoustic Folk is inspiring and uplifting background acoustic folk track for your projects. Great for any uplifting and inspiring videos such as advertising, marketing, product launching, vlogs, podcasts, youtube intros, broadcasting and more. Instrumental, Folk, Progressive Folk
A happy, simple tune with ukulele and acoustic guitars, with a simple rhythm of tamborine and hand claps. Uncomplicated and happy. Sunshine days & friendly ways. Instrumental, Folk, Progressive Folk
Mumford & Sons influenced, clean elec guitar based piece, funky, rock, bluesy fusion with drums, percussion and a growling bass, medium to high level action as the piece progresses, second part with added atmospheric strings. Instrumental, Folk, Progressive Folk
After the rain washes the blues away there's always a little sunshine. This track promotes a great sense of relief, would work really well with commercials that need to portray a feeling of victory or satisfaction. Savings accounts, building society, skin products, hay fever/cold relief medications. Instrumental, Folk, Progressive Folk
Fun, quirky, mid-up tempo with banjo, guitars, harmonica and male/female vocals. Fitting for themes like celebrating, drinking at taverns, dancing, and alike rural scenarios. "All folked up with no place to go" Instrumental, Folk, Progressive Folk
Gentle, melancholic and poignant track about the state of the world today. fragile male vocals, harmonies and orchestral backing. an understated comment on the way the way things are going with corporate greed, lack of consideration for other people by the priviliged few, very dark times ahead. Male Vocals, Folk, Progressive Folk
Nostalgic and sentimental uplifting acoustic track with an Irish American feel. Beautiful carefree friendly and fun. Upbeat energizing, great corporate video or branding campaign. Light-hearted spirited and motivational. Instrumental, Folk, Progressive Folk
A gentle guitar lead song with accordion and full band. There is a lightness and sweetness in a waltz kind of time. The melody gives a voice to feelings and soft emotions. Excellent for elegant and sophisticated ads, scenes and credtits. Instrumental, Folk, Progressive Folk
A very slow and dreamy Appalachian Mountain Dulcimer song. Delicate, dreamy, soft, sweet and melancholic. It's perfect for very intimate moments and reflection. Instrumental, Folk, Progressive Folk
a relaxing and sweet solo Appalachian Mountain Dulcimer instrumental piece. You have never heard music quite like this before and will find it perfect if you strive for quality, uniqueness and new marketability. Instrumental, Folk, Progressive Folk
A bright and vibrant solo Appalachian Mountain Dulcimer song that shines yet has a tranquility that builds into a lovely flower. Unique music for unique projects, scenes, films and tv series. Instrumental, Folk, Progressive Folk
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