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.
An Acoustic Powerful Pop Alternative Folk song! A person retreating from love as they have been hurt so much. Perfect for the bitter poignant parts of a Film on love gone wrong! Lyrically deals with Broken Hearts, Lies, Deception all in the name of romance. Male Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Fella's choice between the girl or the boat. I love the sea...special song as it is the first song I wrote....it is to appear on a Nashville Limited Prod. CD called "Catch A Rising Star"! Male Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Cape Breton ballad in typical Maritime folk flare! With Gaelic and Celtic influence throughout the male vocalist sings the praises of this island, Cape Smokey is Majestic in the Highlands National Park. I grew up in the summer in Igonish. Memories are vivid of Middle Head and the Keltic Lodge. Male Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
New York to Los Angeles! Dream and imagination of partying and dancing from LA to NYC to party to wherever in your mind! Male Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Sad 'those were the days' love ballad, regret for leaving a girlfriend, Celtic melancholy, perfect for romantic drama, perfect for phone on hold, beautiful Irish fiddle and mandolin duet would suit credits on a movie, Paris love affair, phone on hold, Male Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
A cautionary tale about a man who grew up during the Great Depression. His quest for money becomes his top priority in life at the expense of everything else. He still makes money after he dies but can’t take it with him. The message is relevant to today's focus on always wanting more. Female Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Tale about a man who gets injured, is given prescription painkillers and finds himself addicted. It destroys his family and his life, he ends up in court, and he wishes that he could get clean but doesn’t have the strength to do so. Female Vocals, Folk, Contemporary 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, Contemporary Folk
Upbeat, smooth, sincere Country Folk music with acoustic guitars, violin, mandolin, and male vocals. Fitting for themes like bars/taverns, drinking, dancing, romance/flirting and more. Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Male Vocal version of a fun old song from the 30s and 40s, Americana roots music. Perfect country documentary of simpler times in America when cowboys were everywhere, romantic comedy, American history, stories of the southwest and western themes. Written in 1884 and now in the Public Domain. Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Explores the damage done to wildlife habitat by the encroachment of urban sprawl. Inspired by the killing of a bear by police that had wandered into the artist's hometown. Female Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
A duet of acoustic guitars in harmony of spirit and tone celebrating the string-style of rural folk, easy-listening new age persona with passionate acoustic delivery. Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
A confident, subtle and steady composition that highlights the confidence, winning attitude and successful completion of a task or journey. Ideal for transitions of road trip, new territory exploring and investigating new paths to a gentle and joyful destination. Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
A soft and gentle composition highlighting an acoustic tapestry of emotional connections that connect several scenes, scenarios, transitions and events. For example: taking that first step for rehab-help, the morning you decide to pack up and go back home to your family. Lost, lonesome & returning. Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Relaxing, peaceful, lilting, free-flowing acoustic guitar piece. Beautiful and graceful music perfect for moments of tranquility, reflection or nostalgia. The music has a glorious feeling of lightness and calm, for romantic moments or walks in the park holding hands. sounds like: Bert Jansch. Instrumental, Folk, Finger-Picked Guitar
folk song about an Irish lad who defies the wishes of his religious parents and goes to America to play in a country band! Earnest story song a la Whiskeytown with catchy hook, acoustic guitar and vocal only. Perfect for film, soundtrack, phone on hold, Male Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Tender Celtic love ballad with traditional Irish orchestral arrangement a la Chieftans featuring piano, Uilleann pipes, whistles, guitars, violins, percussion. Perfect for film credits, soundtrack, any movie with a romantic love theme, phone on hold. Song also has a year's end, Christmasy feel to it, Male Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Upbeat, playful, confident Country-Folk with male vocal, banjo, guitars and violin. Fitting for themes like dancing, bar/tavern, jukebox and relationship issues. Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Mellow, cool, confrontational Country-Folk with male vocals and acoustic guitar. Fitting for themes like rural romance, cowboy/farmer country, bar/tavern and more. Male Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Former pharmacist Linq based "Simple Woman" on two couples that had similar experiences: the husband lost the wife to cancer and struggled to pay the uncovered medical bills after her death. Female Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Cartoonish track, featuring a xylophone accompanied by an acoustic guitar. Despite the strangeness of the instrumentation and the melody, the piece has a classical feel, particularly the opening few bars. It ends with a virtuoso arpeggiated flourish. It would heighten the fun and comedy of any scene, Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
For many years I thought I had no business singing solo and did not have the ability to sing harmony. “Sing My Song” is about my commitment to lean in to finding out who I am and to encourage other people to do the same. Female Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
As an adult child of an alcoholic, I was asked by a therapist to write a list of rules I grew up with and then to turn those rules inside out. The result is “I Deserve to Be Loved.” People have sobbed when singing this song. Female Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
A pledge of allegiance for the entire world united, with qualities we can all agree on: compassion, dignity, abundance, unity. Also, a special message to the USA. This song could be used in a political or cultural film with a focus on tolerance and uniting. Female Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Strong mid tempo contemporary folk piece similar to Bob Dylan and Arlo Guthrie. Crystalline recording with acoustic instruments from Purple Mountain. Great for a folksy backwoods video, Male Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Happy, uplifting and inspiring Nu-Folk anthem, featuring acoustic guitars and string melodies. Available with or without the 'hey!' vocal. Female Vocals, Folk, Folk Pop
Peaceful and optimistic composition with fingerpicked acoustic guitar, bass, light percussion and drums. Soft and warm, romantic melodies and harmonies. Instrumental, Country, Bluegrass
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