Since the 1970s a genre of "contemporary folk", fueled by new singer-songwriters, has continued to make the coffee-house circuit and keep the tradition of acoustic non-classical music alive in the United States. Such artists include Chris Castle, Steve Goodman, and John Prine. While from London The Pogues and Ireland The Corrs brought traditional tunes back into the album charts.
A mellow acoustic track, very atmospheric, sincere, earthy. It starts with just acoustic guitar and it gradually builds up with brushed drums and strings. Very evocative, descriptive, versatile. A vocal version is also available called "Between The Lines". Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Happy. care-free, warm and uplifting instrumental. Fingerpicking acoustic guitar riffs mix with whisling motif. Modern sounding production. Live performance. Great for film, TV commercials and documentaries. Have energy like, The Lumineers, Phillip Phillips, Mumford & Sons…, Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Contemporary Folk Americana music with a positive upbeat tempo. Acoustic Guitar with Accordion carrying melody. Features Banjo, Leslie Organ, and overall happy feel. Birds in background with outdoorsy atmosphere. Positive feeling with optimistic outcome. Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Influenced by the classic acoustic blues players of America but bringing a unique and distinctive British twist to his compositions, this song is ideally suited to American Film, TV or Radio productions requiring a rootsy Americana feel. Male Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Influenced by the classic acoustic blues players of America but bringing a unique and distinctive British twist to his compositions, this song is ideally suited to American Film, TV or Radio productions requiring a rootsy Americana feel. Male Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
An emotional moving instrumental track that sounds like Ray Lamontagne. It has strummed acoustic guitar, drums and a touch of ethereal effects and piano. Could work great for a scene that's introspective, sad, or needs a sense of longing, saying goodbye or with a character deep in thought. Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Mellow emotional track with dynamic effects throughout. Features finger picked acoustic guitar and drums, bass and a touch of electronica. Feeling is introspective and moves from down to optimistic with an overall positive vibe but and dreamy with an even more melodic close at the 4:27 mark. Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Emotive, rambling folk track featuring acoustic guitar and raw percussion throughout. Think rainy days and long journeys, sunlit paths and emotional montages. Background for romance scenes in indie films or corporate advertising. Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Melodic acoustic track with a dreamy vibe. Background for romance scenes in indie films or corporate advertising. Instrumental, Dramatic, Contemplative Music with a cinematic vibe. Perfect for panoramic nature scenes and footage with moments of love and friendship. Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Bright, upbeat acoustic track featuring steel string guitars. Think bright sunny days, dancing in meadows, time spent with friends and family. Perfect for panoramic nature scenes, upbeat relationship footage, blue skies and sunny days. Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Quirky indie folk track featuring the baritone ukulele. Track moves from an off-centre, minor vibe to an upbeat chorus. Instrumental, Dramatic, Contemplative Music with a cinematic vibe. Perfect for panoramic nature scenes and footage with moments of love and friendship. Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Upbeat indie folk track featuring baritone ukulele and vibrant percussion throughout. Track has a bluesy vibe, perfect for upbeat advertising, indie films, emotional montages. Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Nice catchy country / folk track fearuring nice wide acoustic and electric guitars. Perfect for jingles, promotional, publicity, tv opening, closing. Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
A simple picked dulcimer harp melody builds into a joyful celebration with a rural, festival flavour conjuring images of summer country fayres. Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Smooth, Mellow, and Catchy Folk/Pop Simon & Garfunkel/The Shins-like with reflective vibe feat. male vocals. After a breakup or when you need a break and crave something magical, take a spontaneous road trip (pick up a hitchhiker) and listen to your favorite mix tapes/cd's/ipod tunes in the twilight, Male Vocals
Laid back and optimistic acoustic folk music. Happy and mellow content romantic ballad underscore. Featuring acoustic guitars strums, strings and whistle melody. A positive and reflective whistling in a graceful, loving and hopeful lite track. Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
This jaunty, fun and uplifting track is about rekindling a first love. A look back at innocent love turns into a longing for a second chance. Optimistic, fast-paced and full of vitality, this track modulates up with each chorus, lifting the listener to irresistible joy. Female Vocals, Rock, Acoustic Rock
a beautiful track leaning heavily on picked acoustic guitar with real cello accompaniment and pure sounding male vocal; great for film character that is a late bloomer coming of age; also works for children- a toy being the main metaphor in the song. Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
A happy acoustic guitar and percussion based folk track featuring a catchy and friendly whistled theme. All accompanied by "bom bom bom" male backing vocal - and a harmonica. Cute and fun. Perfect for an animated commercial, or children's TV. Would also work perfectly in a romantic comedy. Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Simple elegant acoustic track with beautiful guitar work, bass, harmonica and accordion and light drum work. Moving and poignant. Chick flick song. Or TV relationship drama. Female Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Heartwarming acoustic underscore in a modern reflective style. Hopeful and inspirational folk pop track, featuring rich acoustic guitars, soft electronic beat, vocal harmony and strings. Best for 21st century longing and sentimental scenes, romantic city places, a family together, urban love. Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary 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, Comedy, Comedy Pop
A happy, simple tune with ukulele and xylophone. Acoustic guitar and toy piano join in from about 30 seconds. Uncomplicated, happy, naïve, feelgood. Bright and quirky. Instrumental, Pop, Acoustic Pop
Bright, light and postive Acoustic Guitar track. Occasional piano melodies and subtle percussion join in. Happy and moderately excited. A little bit playful. Instrumental, Pop, Acoustic Pop
Happy. care-free, warm and uplifting instrumental. Fingerpicking acoustic guitar riffs mix with whistling motif. Ukulele and organ sound pieces. Modern sounding production. Great for film, TV commercials and documentaries. Have energy like, The Lumineers, Phillip Phillips, Mumford & Sons…, Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Happy. care-free, warm and uplifting instrumental. Fingerpicking acoustic guitar riffs mix with whistling motif. Ukulele and organ sound pieces. Modern sounding production. Great for film, TV commercials and documentaries. Have energy like, The Lumineers, Phillip Phillips, Mumford & Sons…, Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Happy. care-free, warm and uplifting instrumental. Fingerpicking acoustic guitar riffs mix with whistling motif. Ukulele and organ sound pieces. Modern sounding production. Great for film, TV commercials and documentaries. Have energy like, The Lumineers, Phillip Phillips, Mumford & Sons…, Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Happy. care-free, warm and uplifting instrumental. Fingerpicking acoustic guitar riffs mix with whistling motif. Ukulele and organ sound pieces. Modern sounding production. Great for film, TV commercials and documentaries. Have energy like, The Lumineers, Phillip Phillips, Mumford & Sons…, Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Sweet, jazzy folk ballad with a touch of hope. Thoughtful and slow, this waltz is great for retro as well as contemporary moments of closeness and warmth, a waltz of memories, different relationships, time going by, feeling lonely and reliving what could have been. Jazz House, by Craig Levy. Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
An Acoustic based Nu-Folk theme with Pop sensibilities using Stomps and Claps to drive the rhythm as well as Acoustic Guitar. Positive and fresh. Combines Folk/Country elements with a strong, defined, urban style pop beat. A sense of community, and something positive happening. Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Folk
Slow, dreamy Americana / Acoustica with a reflective, introspective feel. Peaceful and poignant, melancholic and nostalgic. Acoustic guitar and an old upright piano with a very nostalgic sound. Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Happy and uplifting trio of classical guitar, piano and violin. Very heartfelt and sincere. Great for nature. Beauty and heartwarming romance. Instrumental, Country, Country Ballads
Harmonica and Acoustic Guitars with modern percussions and keyboards in this melodic instrumental track which is a combination of Cinematic folk and ambient music. Ideal for corporate, documentaries, TV and Film. Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk