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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.
A varied track which goes through various movements; some serene and romantic - others dark and menacing. Japanese Taiko drums, Shinmue, Koto, and Waterphone. This track goes through many different sections of Japanese inspired music. Instrumental, Folk Music, Contemporary Folk
Southwestern spaghetti western style groove. Fun, cinematic, warm and touching. Soulful Gypsy melody begins at 2.41 min. Great for western mysteries, cowboys, duels, High Noon tension, cattle drives, mending fences, romantic comedy. Sweet melody, nostalgic, soulful, with plenty of good times ahead. Instrumental, Folk Music, Contemporary Folk
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AMAZING GRACE (TRUMPET)
(by
Thomas Beckner
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Composed: 2006
American Folk Song performed as a duet with trumpet and piano in a contemporary arrangement. Instrumental, Folk Music, Contemporary Folk
A very slow folk / country / Americana track. Nostalgic, wistful, a little bluesy. Starts off with a single electric slide guitar, then adds organ, bass and drums. The are various versions available. The "No intro" version skips the first part with only the slide guitar. The 'No drums' version (unsu, Folk Music, Contemporary Folk
Live country rock band recording of bluegrass tune medley in part of dance show at the Cheyenne Saloon in Orlando in 1983. Instrumental, Folk Music, Contemporary Folk
Old Time Banjo solo tune, followed by piccolo solo, then banjo again with piccolo descant. Folksy, easy going. Instrumental, Folk Music, Contemporary Folk
Modern acoustic indie-pop with a bittersweet sound. Simple guitar accompanied by bells, auto harp, strings etc. Emotional, reflective and tender. Sounds like Missy Higgins, Ingrid Michaelson etc. Instrumental, Folk Music, Contemporary Folk
Breeze is a laid back track with acoustic guitars and a warm spring like tone. Breeze is the sound of a warm summers day and brings uplifting strings and that feeling of never-ending summer days. Instrumental, Folk Music, Contemporary Folk
Step up, lean in, make no excuses, and stay in the game: "Step Up, No More Waiting" gets you on your feet dancing your way to making your dreams come true! Instrumental, Folk Music, Contemporary Folk
Step up, lean in, make no excuses, and stay in the game: "Step Up, No More Waiting" gets you on your feet dancing your way to making your dreams come true! Female Vocal, Folk Music, Contemporary Folk
A beautiful and gentle Americana, folk track played on acoustic slide guitar over subtle steel guitar and acoustic guitars. Romantic, nostalgic and reflective. Beauty and amazement. Folk Music, Contemporary Folk
Easy going folksy tune with guitar, tin whistle and fiddle. Great for Maypole dancing! Instrumental, Folk Music, Contemporary Folk
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01:30
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AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL 3:19 (INSTRUMENTAL)
(by
The Music Bakery
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Moderate: A deeply moving arrangement of this memorable classic. From intimate phrases to majestic swells, the smooth combination of instrumental elegance and choral warmth will leave you misty-eyed. Instrumental, Folk Music, Contemporary Folk
CUCKOOS NEST-OLD FRENCH-RED WING
(by
Gordon McLeod
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Folk fiddle, hammered dulcimer, accordion, wooden flute and sax play a medley of two French Canadian reels and a "klezmerized" version of an American folk classic. Instrumental, Folk Music, Contemporary Folk
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03:43
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WHITE HAIR AND WISDOM
(by
Don Julin
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Composed: 2000
That feeling when you wake up and you know its gonna be a good day.
looking ahead for what the day brings. Instrumental, Folk Music, Contemporary Folk. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
Synthesizer music with a medium-slow tempo, nature sound effects & shakers, this song touches the heart & soul of every human being & creature inhabiting the planet Earth today. While the lyrics touch a nerve about caring for the environment before it's too late, the music is calm and peaceful. Instrumental, Folk Music, Contemporary Folk. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
Created on the synthesizer with a medium-slow tempo and nature sound effects, this song touches the heart and soul of every human being and creature inhabiting the planet Earth today. Mother Earth begs humanity to find solutions to the massive pollution before it's too late. Perfect for Earth Day! Female Vocal, Folk Music, Contemporary Folk. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
Sweet acoustic guitar groove with mellow harmonica lead. Great for indie, rural scenes, blue skies, open spaces, cowboys, campfires, telling tall tales or hiking, fishing, biking, climbing mountains. Touching country music, wholesome family kids with a pioneering spirit, herding cattle, going west. Instrumental, Folk Music, Contemporary Folk. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
Energetic, funny and upbeat music with acoustic guitars, whistles, balalaika, marimba and a lot of percussion. Also features traditional Russian woodwind instrument called - Dudka. Instrumental, Folk Music, Contemporary Folk
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418143
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COME THROUGH THE WATER
(by
Bill Leslie
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Composed: 2006
Hauntingly beautiful, spiritual odyssey, journey of truth and light by passing through the dazzling darkness, hopeful, healing, tranquil, serene, triumphant, Male Vocal, Folk Music, Contemporary Folk
Romantic and pure guitars folk music. Innocent, calm, melodic and beautiful clean guita duet with touches of acoustic bass. lively, vibrant and uplifting. For teen Drama youth soundtrack, love and mellow underscore, sweet background music. Instrumental, Folk Music, Contemporary Folk
But Now I'm Fine...Bright Moody contemporary folk guitar with charming riffs in an enchanted chord progression, shadow sounds, drums and bass. Pensive Instrumental music Ideal for mellow reflective, sentimental contemplative Soundtrack peaceful Underscore, and country travel Background Musi, Instrumental, Folk Music, Contemporary Folk
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AMAZING GRACE (FLUTE)
(by
Thomas Beckner
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Composed: 2006
American Folk Song performed as a duet with trumpet and piano in a contemporary arrangement. Instrumental, Folk Music, Contemporary Folk
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407048
02:53
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WHAT HAPPENED TO THE CARE
(by
Linq
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Composed: 2008
Former pharmacist Linq experienced the shift in focus first-hand from a patient-oriented to a money-driven health insurance industry. Female Vocal, Folk Music, 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 Vocal, Folk Music, Contemporary Folk
Melancholy Male Vocalist singing about the love lost, but still feeling fine. Sounds like Teenage Fanclub, Elliott Smith, The Beatles. Male Vocal, Folk Music, Contemporary Folk
Thoughtful, melancholy Male Vocalist singing about how death comes to all people. Supported by both Acoustic and Electric Guitars, and Electric Bass and Drums. Sounds like Teenage Fanclub, Elliott Smith, The Beatles. Male Vocal, Folk Music, Contemporary Folk
Relaxed Male Vocalist sings about changing yourself for the better and becoming a "Libertine" Sounds like Teenage Fanclub, Elliott Smith, The Beatles. Male Vocal, Folk Music, Contemporary Folk
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398418
03:31
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THE REAL RAIN (INST.)
(by
Mark Taylor
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Composed: 2010
Melancholy, slow-moving rock track supported by acoustic guitars, electric guitars, electric bass and drums Sounds like The Kinks, The Who, The Byrds, Teenage Fanclub, Elliott Smith, The Beatles. Instrumental, Folk Music, Contemporary Folk
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396383
04:52
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ONE ROSE AND TWO GUITARS
(by
Tunes Are Me
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Composed: 2008
Melodic instrumental featuring twin Acoustic Guitars with full band and strings backing track.Gentle,evocotive mood,medium paced with plenty of movement.TV,Film, Documentary,Credits,Main Theme. Instrumental, Folk Music, Contemporary Folk. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
Midtempo alternative nature pop rock. Easy going carefree nature about being open to life and going whereever the wind takes you. Forget troubles be easy go with flow. Female Vocal, Folk Music, Contemporary Folk
A mellow and meditative song sung in a warm low voice register with acoustic guitar accompaning and intervention of strings and accordion. Male Vocal, Folk Music, Contemporary Folk
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370959
04:08
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LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE
(by
Nishan David
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Composed: 2009
Smooth, soulful vocals soar over cathartic acoustic guitar as the artist mulls over a love that makes him a beter man. Featuring beautiful female harmonies and Beatls-esque soft keys. Mixed Vocals, Folk Music, Contemporary Folk
Piano and acoustic slide guitar. Warm, soft, hopeful and a little bit melancholic. Tender and caring track, peaceful, pensive and evocative. ideal for love scenes, slight melancholic moments, quiet moods. Instrumental, Folk Music, Contemporary Folk
Cool and blussy track. Fresh and inspiring featuring acoustic and electric guitars with a “Clapton” feeling. Instrumental, Folk Music, Contemporary Folk
Cool and blussy track. Fresh and inspiring featuring acoustic and electric guitars with a “Clapton” feeling. Instrumental, Folk Music, 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 Vocal, Folk Music, 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. Female Vocal, Folk Music, Contemporary Folk
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THE RIVER - ACOUSTIC GUITARS ONLY
(by
Steve E. Williams
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Composed: 2009
Acoustic guitars play a beautiful, thematic melody over an eighth-note pulsating rhythm . Very earthy, sultry, & soulful. Use as a theme or underscore for TV, Film romantic, inspirational, contemplative, joyful, or mellow scenes. The movie "Juno"soundtrack type indie-folk guitar. Instrumental, Folk Music, Contemporary Folk. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
friendly, sweet greeting, happy, full of peace and tranquility. voices surround us from the sounds of guitar, percussion, cello, piano and horn. vocals, corporate, commercial, TV and film. Male Vocal, Folk Music, 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 Music, Contemporary Folk
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HORIZON OF MEMORIES
(by
Jody Adams
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Composed: 2009
A duet of acoustic-classical guitars that render an accessible and emotional melody, full-spectrum track. Instrumental, Folk Music, Contemporary Folk
A beautiful traditional Scottish / Celtic folk melody. Sung with male vocal in a contemporary style. Features piano and guitar with instrumental verse led by fiddle and acoustic guitar. Relaxing and charming. Fantastic for Travel, Daytime and Historical documentaries. Male Vocal, Folk Music, Contemporary Folk
Laid-back folk soundtrack piece featuring piano, drums, acoustic bass, fiddle, mandolin and dobro. Goes through a few different phases and moods, but the overall feeling is gentle and warm. Instrumental, Folk Music, Contemporary Folk
Papa Hawg is an acoustic fingerpick production. It is folk, pop, rock similar to Paul Simon's "Anji, Pentangle, John Renbourne, or Chet Atkins' acoustic work. Instrumental, Folk Music, Contemporary Folk
Instrumental featuring classic guitar with a lush melody.A visual image could be a wagon train going across the open plains. Instrumental, Folk Music, Contemporary Folk
Copeland style piece with a Western flare. Very American. Nice intro to a newscast. Can also double as music for a hoedown. Also in the style of Percy Grainger. Instrumental, Folk Music, Contemporary Folk
Instrumental version of a traditional American classic, (the original traditional song has been taken as the official song of the State of Kansas). Instrumental, Folk Music, Contemporary Folk
Music for background that utilizes some slide guitar sound. Easy going and a good catchy song good for many purposes. Instrumental, Folk Music, Contemporary Folk
An acoustic guitar instrumental that's kind of a folk blues combination with a little harmonica in the background. Instrumental, Folk Music, Contemporary Folk
No matter how you live it, life is uncertain. This song was written after my daughter nearly died at age 20. We can't run away from what life may throw at us, but we can look it in the face with courage and faith. Female Vocal, Folk Music, 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. Female Vocal, Folk Music, Contemporary Folk
A less romantic parody of "Matchmaker" about those people in our lives who are addicted to drama and blaming. Female Vocal, Folk Music, Contemporary Folk
A celebratory song about appreciating and respecting all people. To the tune of the 60's song "Different Drum." Female Vocal, Folk Music, Contemporary Folk
A tender song about valuing a person for who they really are, and choosing the eyes with which to see life's setbacks. Female Vocal, Folk Music, 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 Vocal, Folk Music, 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 Vocal, Folk Music, Contemporary Folk
"My Mommy is an Angel" was written during the last year of my mom's life. I sang it to her the morning of the day she died. A heartwarming, realistic look at the angels in our lives. Female Vocal, Folk Music, Contemporary Folk
“Advance Directive” calls for death with dignity. It was written when my husband’s mother died after suffering much too long through the attempts to save her. “Oh, let me die. Oh, let me be. Let me pass over with dignity. This precious death belongs to me. Let me die. Set me free.”, Female Vocal, Folk Music, Contemporary Folk
"Courage to Mourn" asserts the importance of the grieving process after suffering a loss. It takes time to heal. This song encourages friends to be there in support without offering advice or judgment. "Your presence is enough... you don't need to know the right words to say." Female Vocal, Folk Music, Contemporary Folk
This song was written to celebrate the beauty in us all with poetic sign language. This song has been taught all over the world so would be a great addition for motivational, inspirational and uplifting projects, incuding school assemblies, teaching through music, recovery, courage, self-image, etc. Female Vocal, Folk Music, Contemporary Folk
