Folk rock is a musical genre combining elements of folk music and rock music. In its earliest and narrowest sense, the term referred to a genre that arose in the United States and the UK around the mid-1960s. The sound was epitomized by tight vocal harmonies and a relatively "clean" (effects- and distortion-free) approach to electric instruments epitomized by the jangly 12-string sound of the Byrds' guitarist Roger McGuinn as used sparingly by George Harrison in 1964 and 1965. The repertoire was drawn in part from folk sources, but even more from folk-influenced singer-songwriters such as Bob Dylan. Roger McGuinn of the Byrds has also stated The Beatles inspired him to mix folk with rock mus ...
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Happy and joyful track with positive whistle melodies, accordion, acoustic guitars, bass, claps and upbeat drums. Great for inspirational advertisements, commercials, travel videos, positive marketing and motivational themes, promotional videos and other uplifting media. Vocal Samples, Rock, Soft Rock
This instrumental track has the sounds of the early folk-rock movement that came out of Los Angeles in the mid-1960s. It features drums, bass, acoustic guitars, 12-string electric and acoustic, and electric guitar. Musici bed with no melody so it would be great if a “sound-alike track for that time. Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
Jungle Rush is acoustic guitar with low E string to D and B string to A. It is an energetic, rhythmic flat pick jam with chord melody and riffs to enjoy. Good for restaurant, cafe or business background. Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
A song for Ukraine. Tells the true story of an Ukrainian woman who handed sunflower seeds to Russian soldiers and told them that when they died, sunflowers would grow all over her country. Male Vocals, Folk, Political Folk
A smooth, accomplished folk-rock crossover track led by an established progressive folk singer-songwriter creating music that appeals to a wide section of the listening public and is ideally suited to mainstream and indie Film / TV / Commercial soundtrack placements. Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
Soft folk track with male vocals featuring guitars. A song about spirituality. Airy. Could be used in a sad drama about losing someone close. Vocals transcend uncertainty, but still hopeful Switchfoot Scenic movie scenes. Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
Upbeat motivational indie folk music track for advertising, commercials, promotional videos, YouTube, travel videos, podcasts, animated infographics, TV and radio shows, animations, home videos and much more projects. Thanks for listening! Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
These are two streets in West Hollywood, CA, that are in the heart of the Sunset Strip where the folk-rock movement was in full swing during the mid-to-late 60s. This instrumental track captures the elements of that sound, and that time period. If features drums, bass, and electric guitars. Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
Upbeat Folk-Rock number with a strong West Coast 1960s feel reminiscent of The Byrds, Love and Buffalo Springfield. Strong vocal harmonies are supported by plenty of jangling guitars, rock bottom bass and a thrusting rhythm. Great for anything that involves the weather or 1960s culture, Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
Positive and inspiring music track featuring acoustic guitars, percussion, bass guitar and upbeat drums. Happy and optimistic composition best suited for commercials and various videos. Casual and Happy. Instrumental, Americana, Americana
Mid-tempo slow-burner with thrilling bluesy guitar fills. Whether it’s a bit of a dig at organized religion or an drug addiction song has yet to be determined. Shades of John Lennon, Crowded House. Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
Awesome acoustic folk rock/pop song with lots of guitar, bass and drums. Song is upbeat easy to listen to and has a great melody which builds as the song progresses. Song can be used in Movies, TV Programs, Advertising Commercials. Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
Suicide and defeating those urges to find a better day is the heart of this song - encouraging to keep fighting and not giving up offering possible hope to those lacking any form of hope for a better life tasteful subtleties of painful conflict throughout suitable for broadcast TV/Film/Internet, Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
Irish sounding folk rock track combining acoustic and electric instruments, big toms and a festive mood. Ideal for visuals about Ireland both nature and people. Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
This instrumental track combines the mid-60s folk-rock sound with the sound of the British Invasion. It features the “jangly” sound of electric 12-string guitars along with bass and drums. This classic retro sound would fit in with period pieces of that era. Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
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