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.
Appalachian music accounts for at least part of the Bristol session ...
Read More
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
Down -home back-porch rabble-rousing canoe-trip crashing getting ready to get ready acoustic guitars mercilessly thrashed along to whip saw harmonica and mudd-kicking tom tom's and percusiion this track will sweeten any back-woods down-home scene especially when the good ole boys are getting some. 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
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
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
Upbeat, fun, summery Country-Folk with mixed vocals, banjo, guitars and bass, mid-tempo. Fitting for themes like rural/country-side, farming country celebration, dancing and more. Mixed Vocals, Folk, Appalachian Folk
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
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
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
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
Sweet down-home folksy polka, perfect for rural, backwoods, back country, Southern folk, kin folk, hoe-down good times. 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
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
soft acoustic guitar picked, gentle folk chord progression, quiet nylon and acoustic steel guitars, simple folk melody, ideal background music for childrens or nature and rural productions. with a positive and innocent feel Dramatic Music, Production Happy Music cheery Instrumental,, 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
A classic rendition of this iconic theme from the southern U.S. Adopted as the folk anthem for the confederate states during the American Civil War. Starts as a slow, somber authentic banjolin solo, then slowly picks up speed. Acoustic guitar and washboard enter the 2nd and 3rd time. Civil War Music, Instrumental, Americana, Americana
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Dreamy, laid back acoustic country folk song featuring a soothing fiddle solo with accompanying acoustic guitars possibly for background music for a commercial in natural surroundings. Instrumental, 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
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
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
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
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
traditional american hymn tune - BEACH SPRING first appeared in the 1844 edition of The Sacred Harp, popular hymn tune (better known today as God of day and God of darkness). Light gentle background music, flowing, emotional, sentimental. Instrumental, Folk, Appalachian Folk
Good times are coming soon, & this track makes anyone a believer. Solid four-on-the-floor drums, picking banjo and strumming acoustic guitars are featured on this easy going, sweet pop bluegrass piece in the style of Old Crow Medicine Show & The Avett Brothers. Nice acoustic guitar breakdown at 0:39, Instrumental, Country, Country Pop
Lively acoustic jumpy jolly mandelins tamberine and bass background music sequence one minute in duration rural folksy sound, Instrumental, Folk, Appalachian Folk
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
music wav,
music for film,
music library,
production music,
flash music,
flash music loops,
royalty free sounds,
royalty-free production music,
download music,
royalty-free songs,
download music clips,
buyout music,
music licensing,
stock music sound effects,
independent music,
corporate music,
license music,
stock music library,
royalty free music library,
stock music downloads,
Appalachian Folk,
royalty free music for tv
