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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Lively Folk acoustic rock track with strings, upright bass and piano. Ideal replacement for Mumford and Sons, the lumineers, Gary Barlow. Ideal for TV, film, documentaries, commercials and media, Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
A bluesy, soulful, moving song all about hope. Great chorus, sweet guitars, sweet harmonies. Anthemic a la Jeff Healey, Gary Moore, Bon Jovi, U2, Whitesnake, ELO, Robbie Williams. Ideal song for drama, cultural, love, documentary, film. Sentimental melancholy, hopeful, starting over, new day. Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
ROLLING ACOUSTIC GUITAR instrumental with talking wah-wah guitar. The bag's are packed, time for a summer road trip. This piece moves along happily with 2 acoustics, shakers, and a sparse touch of lyrical electric guitar phrases. Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
Lifelong friends who realize they must go their own ways, but know they will always have a special place in their hearts and will continue to get together. The lyric also ties in nicely with graduation themes. Very relatable lyrical theme & melody especially for teen films and Big Chill-type events, Female Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
Back to the 1960’s with this folk-rock track inspired by The Byrds, and others who were part of the L. A. sound of that time. Features drums, bass, and plenty of “jangly” sounding electric guitars. Great music bed for documentary or film depicting that time. Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
Upbeat feelgood UK Indie Rock/Pop reminiscent of bands such as The Wannadies, The La's, CROWDED HOUSE, Ash, Belle & Sebastian. Jangly & Picked Guitars - Posunny, summery, happy vibe, lazy summer/spring days, day after the storm; everything's good after a bad patch or bad weather; Positive, Uplifting, Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Britpop
Lively Folk Punk style track with an Irish theme. Sounds like The Pogues, The Levellers. Features vibrant fiddle, accordion, acoustic guitar, electric guitars, driving drums and bass. Great for Saint Patrick's Day, Irish pub, live band, Guiness, stout, beer commercials, extreme sport, riverdance, Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
Upbeat uplifting acoustic love song letting go of old habits to give oneself to another. Features female and male vocals, harmonies, bright chorus, indian tabla, late 1960s San Francisco vibe with Stephen Stills electric guitar solo. Sounds like Jefferson Airplane meets Crosby Stills Nash & Young, Mixed Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
Tropical flair romantic Pop/Rock for Backing Latin track flair rock/pop track for Film/TV, too! have your singer make it THEIRS check out the vocal version! Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
A wild ride across a beautiful, changing landscape: this horse can take you anywhere your heart desires. Gliding on a lush field of Acoustic gtrs, simple, delicate Electric and slide melodies paint pictures of energy and peace. Positive tension builds up and explodes at the end of the 2nd chorus. Instrumental, Rock, Roots Rock
Rock, with a country blues feel, about Billy the Kid and being on the run. Western folklore country story about living in the present but dealing with what has happened in the past, being on the run. Great track for movie credits or background soundscapes or intro. Haunting sweet guitar reflection. Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
Wistful acoustic rhythm guitar with a harmonica melody, perfectly cut for use in a 30 second commercial spot or background for a Film/TV scene, Rock, Folk Rock
A declaration of love for a child, and an expression of the fear of letting go as the child grows up. An acoustic guitar and mandolin-driven folk rock song that has a Celtic feel. Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
A song for the highway. A mood to drift away anoher day, to set sail to the event horizon. Uptempo and delicate rhythyms to lift your soul. Lyrics that promise you belong to the winds today. Female Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
Uptempo acoustic folk rock instrumental track in the style of The Lumineers, Mumford and Sons, Phillip Phillips etc, for modern product presentation, TV or Radio adverts. For scenes of families and kids, romance, road trip, buddy movie, corporate video, ad campaigns, dvd, new product presentation, Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
A man singing a beautiful, sad song about feeling the pangs of loneliness tonight. He remembers that his love is the dove in his life. She teaches him to smile. She awakens his heart. All he feels is crazy and wrong. By remembering her he is trying to feel something right in his life. Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
A beautiful love song about enjoying your lover. The song features a beautiful plucking pattern from the guitar. The track also features a soulful harmonica and male voice. This track is wonderful for romantic comedies. Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
A beautiful song about how much a guy loves a girl, from meeting, to marriage, to children. The song a 60's folk inspired essence with a simple guitar and voice. This track is perfect for romantic movies and television. Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
A beautiful, gentle song of a father singing to his baby son. The song features a beautiful plucking pattern from the guitar. The track also features a soulful harmonica and male voice. This track is wonderful for film and advertising. Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
Strumming and Bouncy Indie Pop/Rock. Uplifting and feelgood. Acoustic Guitars and Electric leads reminiscent of bands like Mumford & Sons, The Rembrandts (band behind the Friends Theme Tune), The Lemonheads, The Wannadies, REM etc. Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
Beautiful, touching, haunting track with a prolonged sweet and sparse guitar introduction - mesmerizing long chords played emotionally with minimal percussion backing for the first minute, gradually builds after that, both in tempo and the addition of more excellent instrumentation. Amazingly good. Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
A lush, emotional singer songwriter duet featuring male and female vocals. Opening with a folky guitar, the song builds with harmonium (organ), bass, drums and hand percussion. The emotional peak is the poignant chorus of layered harmonies. A perfect accompaniment to relationship drama and breakups. Mixed Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
Acoustic Singer/Songwriter track with vocals Harmonica, bass, light percussion & 3 part harmony vocals. Country/Americana/Folk Rock, Retro, Contemplative, 1970's & 1960's Style, Wistful, Pensive, Melancholic, Melodic, Folksy, Drifting, and Quirky. Vintage sounding melodic picked guitars. Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
A dynamic, bouncy gem of an indie tune about your day coming soon. Positive, inspirational lyrics that would work in Movie Soundtracks, TV Themes, and many other settings. Sounds like a cross between the Lumineers and Phillip Phillips. Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
Up-tempo rock ska ala Real Big Fish, The Police. Lots of fun and perfect for youth culture film/TV, dance, clubs, girls, money, party themes. Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
This epic rock/folk piece emanates unity & teamwork, making it an excellent corporate/motivational track. Syncopated acoustic guitars, heartfelt piano & big drums are the driving forces behind this uplifting, energetic gem in the style of Mumford And Sons. Lush strings & picking banjos add dimension, Instrumental, Rock, Folk 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 go-lucky happy on cloud nine pop rock track hinting of New Zealand pop rock Crowded House sung as by a waxing philosopher troubadour quirky positive lyrics; falling in love, noticing the girl; modern cowboy cow herder in love; fun; can't keep all your happiness bottled up, can't possess a partner, Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
That peaceful, easy feeling of Vintage Eagles toasting another tequila sunrise with love and hope in their eyes, and the sweet melodic sound of a grand piano laying the foundation for violin and cello as the band plays on to a crowd of slow dancing lovers holding each other tight. Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
A mellow chill song with a male vocal about trying to do right by the girl he loves. Features some great guitar lines in an Americana feel. Sounds like The War on Drugs, Tom Petty. Great for a driving scene, background music in a restaurant or opening credits, 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
Folk/Alt-Country song with a rich, warm acoustic guitar and vibrant electric lead guitar, and male/female duet during the choruses. Song is extremely catchy. Song would be great romantic scenes, commercials, or movie theme songs. Mixed Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
Mid-tempo Indie Rock song about a girl who's under her lovers spell. Builds gradually from a cool electric guitar intro. Also features slide guitar, bass, drums. Great for witchcraft, spells, demonic encounters, after midnight, ghosts, voodoo, ghouls, supernatural, things that go bump in the night, Female 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
Male folk rock track with acoustic guitars and tambourine mixtures. A song talking about high turnover relationships. Cheery. Could resemble being free, and starting over. Has a John Mellencamp meets Mumford & Sons vibe. Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
A short folky tune played on finger picked electric guitars. Multiple drones signal as soft guitars lend a gentle and bewitching slumber. Spellbinding, Atmospheric and Ambient. Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
A dark dramatic instrumental piece with fiery strummed acoustic guitars, fading out to a subtle ambient drone. A hammer-dulcimer style guitar plays a bluesy fusion of Appalachian melody with a modern twist. A synthesized drone whispers low in the mix. dark, dramatic, eerie. Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
Dark americana track with real instruments. Cowboy style guitar melody and gritty organ. Acoustic guitars give it a folky feel, while electric guitar and organ add toughness. Great for a highway, desert, night, or other lonely scene. Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
Chill pop rock track with real instruments. Great for commercial or instructional video. Groovy but unobtrusive. Melody is played by guitar and keyboards backed by real bass and drums. Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
Mid-tempo indie folk rock with male lead vocal ala Fun, Mumford & Sons, The Lumineers, Ben Kweller, James Blunt, Jack Johnson, Jason Mraz, David Gray, Phillip Phillips. Catchy fun vibe; a tale of a rockstar's ego getting the best of him. Great for film/TV/advertising. Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
Mid-tempo singer/songwriter rock with modern & classic vibes ala James Taylor, Sting, Jack Johnson, John Mayer, Jason Mraz, Steely Dan, Jackson Browne. Lyrics about trying to find the humor to cope with life's everyday difficulties. Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
Anthemic Folk Rock Song. The tune features beautiful acoustic guitar work and lyrics that tell the plight of the poor and working class in America. Perfect for any patriotic or reflective cues. Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
Slow tempo soothing Romantic Ballad. Lyrics talk about hearten, conflict between each other. A solo double bass reafirms its Dramatic feel. A battle of feelings with a very romantic song. Features Electric Guitar Female Voice, Electric Bass and a Double Bass with a bow. Female Vocals, Pop, Pop Ballad
He's fallen hard for her! She drives him crazy. Use it in a love story scene set in Harlem or Amsterdam. The strong pull of love. Working out a new relationship. Blown over by her great looks. Could be in a beauty pageant. A pretty ardent guy truly smitten by love. Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
Happy and upbeat track with acoustic guitars, drums and fat bass. Some slide guitars for a great mood. Amazing for footages, tv films, streaming and background for documentaries and road trip movies. Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
Uplifting and warm acoustic rock featuring fingerstyle guitar. The heartwarming mood will inspire feelings of family and home. This music is well suited for commercials, presentations, advertising, TV ads, YouTube videos. Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
Sometimes you just need a little acoustic guitar jam to pick you up. This piece is a cool, mellow acoustic guitar and piano ballad that weaves in a delicate piano melody. It then builds back into the beginning jam before coming to a satisfying conclusion. Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
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