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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A mellow acoustic/electric song about a restless soul that drifts from place to place seeking solace and a home but never seems to find it. Great raspy male vocals ala Nick Drake, Tom Waits, Bob Dylan with great harmonica in bridge/outro. Great for scenes about drifters, free spirits and the lonely. Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
A happy and exciting, natural and folksy composition featuring acoustic and electric guitars, bass guitar, drums and percussion. Positive and emotional track fit for advertising, presentations and more. Instrumental, Country, Bluegrass
A melodic, modern celtic folk piece with beautiful lyrics and a moving chorus stylistically reminiscent of Fields of Gold by Sting This flowing elegant track is just right for videos, corporate branding, product launch, movie theme song and TV, Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
Emotional and passionate cinematic acoustic rock. Mellow, warm and loving. Hopeful mid tempo romantic folk rock music, featuring acoustic guitar strums, touching piano melody and longing stings, acoustic and electronic percussion. Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
Up-Tempo 60's 70's Folk Rock, Message song, You Only Go Around Once, Teach Your Children Love, not hate. Psychedelic Elect. Guitar - (Hugh McCracken) Real Drums, Bass, Piano, Acoustic Guitars, Harmonies, New York City, Only One, One Time Spirit In The Sky vibe. Great for anything from the 60's Film/, Male Vocals, Rock, Psychedelic Rock
Uplifting and motivational folk rock track with an upbeat and energetic feel. Perfect for vlogs, happy projects, happy youtube video, etc. Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
Acoustic guitar & soft pads, reminds of the proverbial "small-Southern-one-stop-light-town" on a Sunday afternoon after church service where families and friends relax and enjoy each other's company. Perfect for drama, romance, intrigue and family relationship Tranquil productions, Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
A mellow, laid-back instrumental with dobro, acoustic guitar, classical guitar fills, strings and drums. Works well for sad and/or intense scenes in film and TV. Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
Optimistic, lighthearted INDIE FOLK INSTRUMENTAL in the style of Phillip Phillips, Mumford & Sons, Punch Brothers, etc. High-spirited, acoustic based instrumental that would work well for commercials and presentations. Simple instrumentation that won't step dialogue or voiceover. Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
Driving acoustic pop song about tilting at windmills, fighting to find meaning in life. Female vocal over pulsating drums, fretless bass, plaintive fiddle, acoustic guitars and mandolin. Angst-ridden lyric about the blind searching for truth. A passionate plea against complacence. Mixed Vocals, Pop, Acoustic Pop
Acoustic guitar and male vocal singer/songwriter track for children about sharing a cookie. Ala Jack Johnson, Jason Mraz, James Blunt. Male Vocals, Childrens, Childrens English
Idealistic song of what the wind must "see or hear"... like being a "fly on the wall"! Lyrically deals with Knowing, Truth, Love, Feelings and Life's Mysteries! Female Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
A humorous tune about denial of all sorts of personal accusations against the singer. The music builds and becomes more excited as the vocal becomes quicker and more complicated. Funny, rocking folk. Great for comedy, as a backing track or as a title track. Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
A cautionary tale about our fascination with modern technology. Take a peek at some typical 21st-century stories driven by drums, bass, tambourine, shaker and tasteful effects. The upbeat vocals and harmonies make the track a good fit for radio, talk show bumpers, film, television, and more. Female Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
No one is born a racist or a bully, we learn those things from others, and we can unlearn them too. By examining the sources of hatred we gain the tools to make positive change. This track was a finalist in the Political Song category in the 2009 Just Plain Folks Music Awards. Female Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
Mid-tempo slow-burner with thrilling bluesy guitar fills. Whether it’s a bit of a dig at organized religion or an drug addiction song has yet to be determined. Shades of John Lennon, Crowded House. Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
A tongue-in-cheek look at two people failing to connect, and living separate lives. She wastes her time in front of the TV; he wastes his in the bar. A driving folk rock song with fiddle that gives it a Celtic feel. Might work in a pub or bar scene with someone drowning in their sorrows. Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
Atmospheric, shadowy, melodic song that touches upon emotionally damaged personality traits. Features acoustic guitar and folk-tinged fiddle playing. Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
Chugging folky pop song of commitment to a new love. Features acoustic guitar, harmonica and atmospheric electric guitar fills. Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
Folk-rock ode to a bad-ass music man--featuring smoking-hot electric guitar, silky female vocals, and driving railroad rhythm--with overtones of a freight train's wail and gritty garage band sound. A stand-out choice for radio, road trips, exercise playlists, Alt Folk and Country Life Vocals. Female Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
An edgy and rebellious Neo folk track featuring grooving live drums, tenacious guitars and tough as nails bass lines. Highlighted by a tight modern background production and arrangement, this free spirited classic rocker, straight out of Nashville-Led Zeppelin, Lynyrd Skynyrd,, Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
A light-rock match for catastrophic footage, especially hurricanes and water-related scenes. Lyrics are positive, which soften the visuals, but the content is all about the devastation and surviving it. Drum intro brings the song in a signature piano riff and a male lead vocal. Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
Chicken immortalized in song! Starts out in the barnyard, then flaps its wings into the kitchen, cooking up dishes from different cultures around the world. Distinctly southern, yet national chain restaurants also featured. Humorous ending with biblical reference to Adam and Eve. Great family tune, Mixed Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
Stylistically a direct throw back to the mid-60's with Crosby Stills Nash & Young, Bob Dylan, The Byrds, The Troubador and folk music venues, Woodstock, Hippies, Flowers and all of that stuff, this song is a tribute to the style while introducing a new story into the lyric, Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
A melodic, modern pop rock piece with beautiful lyrics and a moving chorus stylistically reminiscent of Fields of Gold by Sting This flowing elegant track is just right for videos, corporate branding and In Store play, Male Vocals, Pop, New Romantic
Synth Keyboards, Rock Organ and Strings. This medium tempo piece has a simple melody that starts out as a round in the piano. It builds in intensity with the addition of the other instruments. Good toe tappn' beat. Good for Commercials or Background Music. Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
A slightly quirky positive piece featuring a Rickenbacker bass (often used by Paul McCartney) and Rickenbacker electric twelve string (often used by George Harrison and Tom Petty), Instrumental, Indie Rock, Indie Rock
A very rootsy acoustic guitar/bass/keyboard track great for romantic, bittersweet or sad scene. Starts out with acoustic guitar and builds to a melancholy bridge with simple keyboard. Production of this track is simple and basic. Great if you're looking for something that's good, but not too glossy. Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
Free Walking in Western Spring Lands. A calm, reflective break from modern life. Heartwarming atmospheric light Guitars music theme with in a country rock feel. bright acoustic instrumental. Best suited for tranquil scenes, travel destination, country undrescore. Instrumental, Dramatic, Contemplative Music
Happy, strumming acoustic guitars for the verses, then electric guitar and organ take over for the chorus. Breakdown with clap along before going back to the last chorus. In the style of Atlas Genius, Young The Giant, fun, Vampire Weekend, The shins. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Indie Pop
Strumming acoustic guitars, finger snaps and claps lead you down a happy stomping groove to summertime. Similar to Jason Mraz, The Lumineers, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, Of Monsters and Men, Mumford and Sons, The Oh Hellos, The Head and the Heart. Instrumental, Singer/Songwriter, Indie Folk
Good for the open roads, modern country music track with shadow guitars, bass,drums and piano and oriental touch. Instrumental and uplifting, animated and mellow Great for road scenes, a man on his journey, and travel desires. Ideal for American plain Soundtrack, light rock Underscore and bluegrass, Instrumental, Country, Country Rock
Determined rock music with driving power and midtempo energy. featuring acoustic and electric guitars, drums and synth. Strong, full and moving. For indie action, young adventure, teens in action, instrumental rock music underscore, for film, tv theme and video. Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
Serene, longing and heartwarming acoustic loop able track, romantic and thoughtful light folk rock underscore. Reflective guitars, sentimental vintage strings, soft bass and contemplative drums. Gentle americana feel for a journey road trip film soundtrack, indie scene loving music. Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
Nice and hopeful midtempo acoustic rock. Love and dreams feelings in an indie pop rock track. Featuring acoustic guitars, ukulele, music box, drums and brass section. Bright, blissful and graceful music for hope, romance, optimistic and thankful scenes. Instrumental, Rock, Acoustic Rock
Joyful Springy folk Pop. Sunny Romantic Acoustic Theme music. Full Band of Acoustic Guitar, flutes, Drums and percussions, keys and piano. Uplifting, mellow and positive. Indie Love film soundtrack. Happy, elated, heart warming and cheerful scenes. goodness, Smiling, and Happiness. Instrumental, Dramatic, Happy Music
Mellow mood acoustic folk rock. uplifting melody, crunchy subtle distortion sound instrumental music featuring finger picked guitars. joyful, energetic and driving. Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
Bouncy Acoustic rock with middle eastern feel. Jumpy, joyful rhythmical ethnic track with fast acoustic guitar dry riffs and soft arabian percussion. uplifting, stimulating, Ecstatic and lively. great as young happiness and feelgood world music, desert celebrations and fun and traveling underscore. Instrumental, Dramatic, Heartwarming Music
Passionate Rock instrumental. Funky exciting alternative music, Strong and intense, soulful electric guitar riffs and dance beat. Hot, inspirational and dynamic. Great as indie soul opening, intro and tv spot, teen dramatic scenes, free urban spirit, radio rock jingles, trailers and modern life. Instrumental, Rock, Modern Rock
A happy and exciting track featuring guitars, percussion, bass guitar and upbeat drums with hand claps. A cheerful and bright composition, suitable for commercials and advertising, family programming, outdoor fun and much more. Instrumental, Folk, Folk Pop
Trip Folk Sad Acoustic music. Reflective and melancholic moody modern atmospheric folkrock. Somber acoustics guitars, triphop beat and gentle hopeful celeste celesta melody creating pensive and contemplative track that fits best to sadness scenes, melancholy and calm underscore and sentimental time. Instrumental, Rock, Acoustic Rock
A very rootsy acoustic guitar track great for romantic, bittersweet or sad scenes. Production of this track is simple and basic. Great if you're looking for something that's good, but not too glossy.2 vocal versions, other instrumental versions and bumpers available. Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
A Folk Rock instrumental with a melodic dreamy feel. Acoustic guitar, subtle keyboards and melodic bass line. This would be great for background in a serious emotional or romantic scene.2 vocal versions, subversions and bumpers available. Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
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