Appalachian Folk music is the traditional music of the region of Appalachia in the Eastern United States. It is derived from various European and African influences, including English hymns, Irish and Scottish traditional music (especially fiddle music), and African-American blues. First recorded in the 1920s, Appalachian musicians were a key influence on the early development of Old-time music, country music, and bluegrass, and were an important part of the American folk music revival of the 1960s. Instruments typically used to perform Appalachian music include the banjo, fiddle, Appalachian dulcimer, and guitar.
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Evocative, tender and yearning fingerpicked acoustic guitar and violin sing of loss and bittersweet memories. Emotionally charged Americana folk music with a U.S. Civil War, Ashoken Farewell feel. Accentuates or underscores the sadness and poignancy of any scene. Instrumental, Folk, Appalachian Folk
Overlooking the wide open fields of a countryside is a place this track can take you. Can you not almost see the sagebrush rolling along as the Wyoming wind or hill country landscape carries it away. The guitars handle all the emotional duties on this ideal soundtrack or mood-setting piece. Instrumental, Folk, Appalachian Folk
Outback, campy, passionate slow-mid tempo rendition with male vocals, acoustic guitars. Fitting for themes like rural/country-side, desert highways and winding roads, motorcycle gangs (Sons of Anarchy) and more. Based on the traditional and Eric Burdon & the Animals classic House of the Rising Sun. Male Vocals, Dramatic, Contemplative Music
An earthy and rustic country / folk underscore track played on a clawhammer banjo. Elements of light and darkness both come through in this organic and natural sounding, slightly dreamy and contemplative piece. A great track for use with anything rustic, natural, organic, rural, homey and, Instrumental, Folk, Appalachian Folk
Soothing sounds of Celtic country sides, big open blue skies lush green and the sweet scent of fresh open air. Cinematic melodic flowing and so very sweet. Acoustic guitar duet. A sense of feelgood pleased happy romance reflection. Good for documentary travel channel film television show commercial. Instrumental, British & Irish, Scotland
Warm acoustic guitar strumming, delicate banjo, and soulful dobro highlight this easygoing, relaxing by the campfire piece in the style of The Avett Brothers, Carrie Underwood and Lady Antebellum. Kicks into a nice groove at:32 with sweet fiddle chords and solid drums. Nifty guitar arpeggio ending. Instrumental, Country, Bluegrass
This is an old time slow, melancholy country waltz played on acoustic guitar, mandolin, upright bass and harmonicas. Traditional country band style, authentic live performance. It would also fit nicely in a documentary about the old American west, the Ozarks, Appalachia, the Great Plains, or cowboys, Instrumental, Country, Bluegrass
Upbeat, rollin, dancing Country-Folk with mixed vocals, banjo, and guitars, mid-up tempo. Fitting for themes like rural/country-side, history, farm country and more. This is a traditional song which also became a Number 1 pop hit. That version was recorded by the folk/pop band Kingston Trio. Mixed Vocals, Folk, Appalachian Folk
Relaxed, ambient Acoustic track. Melancholic, tender, impressionistic, inviting. A time for quiet reflection. A dreamy inviting track. Great for ANY Commercial or Movie underscore. Features a Dobro and acoustic guitar. Give it a listen. Instrumental, Folk, Appalachian Folk
An upbeat acoustic instrumental track, folksy with a touch of country to it. It features brush drums, bass, and acoustic guitars. Great backing track for commercials about outdoors, or nature. Also people getting together for picnics, or summer-like activities. Instrumental, Folk, Appalachian Folk
Stomping kick drum and steady strumming acoustic guitars are paired with a motivated banjo melody. The middle section slows to half time while the banjo and acoustic guitars pluck a reflective, delicate melody. The track concludes with uptempo strumming and banjo plucking. Slightly dangerous feel. Instrumental, Americana, Americana
Waltzing, flowing, mellow rendition with mixed vocals, acoustic guitar and mandolin, mid-tempo. Fitting for themes like rural/country-side, farm country, saloon slow dance and more. Mixed Vocals, Folk, Appalachian Folk
Traditional Shaker melody with sounds of nature (birds). Ideal for setting a peaceful feeling in film/video or on-hold phone systems. Instrumental, Folk, Appalachian Folk
An animated bed of ethnic percussion provides the rhythmic foundation over which three lead acoustic guitars present their everflowing sylvan textures... Instrumental, Folk, Appalachian 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
Sweet down-home folksy polka, perfect for rural, backwoods, back country, Southern folk, kin folk, hoe-down good times. Instrumental, Folk, Appalachian Folk
Ominous backwoods instrumental piece featuring fiddle and mandolin... This bluegrass recording has a certain dark dangerous brooding beauty making it perfect for a movie like Deliverance or less sinister like a nice documentary. Instrumental, Folk, Appalachian Folk
Lively acoustic jumpy jolly mandelins tamberine and bass background music sequence one minute in duration rural folksy sound, Instrumental, Folk, Appalachian Folk
You don't dance at your church? Well we do at ours! Bonfires every Saturday night - you should come! A fun, playful dance featuring fiddle and various traditional percussion instruments. Bouncy and delightful. Finger lickin' good. Instrumental, Folk, Appalachian Folk
Solo guitar piece. Akin to Driving Miss Daisy or something in A River Runs Through It. Or Oh Brother, Where Art Thou. Slow, peaceful instrumental. Folky and worn. Old school. Walking down a country road in the summertime on a beautiful day. Instrumental, Folk, Appalachian Folk
A folksy, perky song about harvest time in wine country. Appalachian style male/female harmonies and fiddle parts. Features finger pick'in guitar with cello counter point. Great for wine commercials or cafe, restaurant and vineyard advertising use. Also good for cooking and sommelier programing. Mixed Vocals, Folk, Appalachian Folk
Fun, bluesy, folky Country-Rock/Appalachian Folk with male vocals, acoustic guitar, and bass guitar, mid-up tempo. Fitting for themes like rural/country-side, bar/saloon, dancing and more. Male Vocals, Folk, Appalachian Folk
introspective, acoustic guitar picking, haunting, graceful, heavenly, yearning, warm, wonderful, good, relaxing. Song inspired by daughter's leaving the family nest and going to college in Boone, NC at Appalachian State University. Instrumental, Folk, Appalachian Folk
Picture yourself on the porch in the country playing the Banjo on a cool spring day. The sun is out and the birds are chirping. Folk music was born on the front porch and the music brought a light feeling of joy and home felt warmth. Instrumental, Folk, Appalachian Folk
Campy, outback, bluesy Country-Folk with mixed vocals and acoustic guitar, mid-tempo. Fitting for themes like rural/country-side, campfire, celebrating and more. Mixed Vocals, Folk, Appalachian Folk
Here is a down home, Americana jingle featuring harmonica and jaw harp. Real folk instruments playing real folk music. Would work in a documentary about the old American west, the Great Plains, cowboys, home on the range, the Lewis and Clark expedition, great depression, mountain men, rednecks. Instrumental, Country, Bluegrass
A bluesy folk music track performed by an ensemble of acoustic instruments: fingerstyle steel-string guitar, upright bass, drum kit (mostly snare), and slide guitar. This music is ideal for evoking country and rural scenes with it's jangly home-style guitar picking and calm, relaxed full of warmth. Instrumental, Folk, Appalachian Folk
This vibrant, Bluegrass track with acoustic guitars, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, hand claps and stomps suitable for Southern documentary, Civil War drama, PBS features and travel and adventure. Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Country
Soulful song of an old man pondering the decisions of his life, singing about his regrets, longing for redemption. Features a male lead with rhythmic repetitive deep-voiced backup vocals in bluegrass American folk style. Male Vocals, Folk, Appalachian Folk
A historical account of the a tragic railway accident in Mexico killing over two hundred people. Appalachian style male/female harmonies, accordion, banjo, flat picked guitar with string underscore. Ideal for locomotive documentaries, train theme TV and Film. Mixed Vocals, Folk, Appalachian Folk
Understated folksy full length instrumental featuring classic guitar with a lush melody and lots of charm. Perfect background for commercial about vacations or up the country getaways, video, travel docs and more. Instrumental, Folk, Appalachian Folk
Better times are coming, and this track proves it. Solid four-on-the-floor kick drum, picking banjos and strumming acoustic guitars are the driving forces behind this uplifting, energetic epic of a folk rock piece in the style of Mumford And Sons. Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
An orchestral adaptation of the famous Shaker tune, "I Will Bow and Be Simple" or “Willow Tree.” With a Copland-esque classical, symphonic folklorism for vintage Western film scores. Performed live, ideal historical drama, pioneering documentary, going west. Innocent nostalgic early settlers. Instrumental, Folk, Appalachian Folk
This warm and uplifting piece conveys a sense of community and peace. The track would work in scenes where people stand together or help one another, such as at a Sunday service or raising a barn. Instrumental, Folk, Appalachian Folk
Fun, cheerful, folky Country with mixed vocals, banjo, bass and acoustic guitars, uptempo. Fitting for themes like rural/country-side, farm country, traveling and more. Mixed Vocals, Country, Classic Country
An all American violin solo for the civil war documentary, or the positive homestead in America or Europe that plays to pass the time and recognize the crops in good health. The Sun is shining, a hard winter has passed and a good future is on the horizon. Instrumental, Folk, Appalachian Folk
Fun fast-paced instrumental that will have your toes tapping. 2 fiddles take the lead in this bluegrass style track. Use in a variety of commercials, films covering the Civil War or with a country theme, web sites, historical documentaries. Great for western scenes. Instrumental, Folk, Appalachian Folk
After a relation end, children of broken families often become innocent victims, and may become enmeshed in their parent’s drama. This song touches on how domestic discourse affects the kids of divorce. Good for TV Drama or Film related to family breakups. Sounds like The Civil Wars, T-Bone Burnett, Mixed Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Folk Singer-Songwriter
Beautiful folk waltz about dancing with your intended by the riverside before being married sentimental carefree tender sweet loving caring calm peaceful serene flowing positive stirring moving free easy slow great for internet radio mall music elevator music romantic new love radio edit weddings, Male Vocals, Folk, Appalachian Folk
A quiet piano interlude, with influences from the green dales of Scotland to the peaks of appalachia with a few jazz inflections too. A perfect soundscape to a travel documentary. Great for a tribute, remembrance, dedication or funeral. Instrumental, Folk, Appalachian Folk
Happy, uplifting, upbeat, Irish flute, banjo, bluegrass instrumental. Ideal for daytime television programmes, tv adverts, holiday programmes, children's music, children's tv and a wide range of audio visual projects. Instrumental, Folk, Appalachian Folk
Folksy train ballad about memories of a magical rail journey with the composer's father. Elegant touching and emotional memories of a special trip, recalling life with a special person during America during the 20th Century. Blue skies, fondness, friendship and everlasting love, with an Irish lilt. Male Vocals, Folk, Appalachian Folk
Good times are here, and this track makes anyone a believer. Chicken picking banjo, sawing fiddle, strumming acoustic guitars & upbeat drums are featured on this sprightly bluegrass pop piece in the style of Old Crow Medicine Show & The Avett Brothers. Lively acoustic guitar riff ending at 1:55. Instrumental, Country, Bluegrass
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