Folk Music

Getting to know the genre

Although it is a broad genre of music, the most common description of it is that is refers to traditional music that was transmitted orally without knowing the composers. This can of course include traditional music from an array of populations and ethnic groups within the geographic location. It can be fun to research to which particular group and location the items in folk music wall murals belong to. Folk songs are also defined as music that was performed by custom over a long period, transmitted down from one generation to another, which we alluded to earlier. This can also be said for folk music wall murals, since their longevity and the sturdy material can last for ages. Obviously, the culture of the particular community or region plays a big part of the appeal. Nonetheless, it makes for a compelling genre because it always deals with historical or personal events, making the songs feel really personal. This is also true of folk music wall murals because do not just represent the genre, but also the people. Family and friends will appreciate the intimate ambiance created by folk music wall murals.

Folk music wall murals and types

There are so many different types of folk music due to the previously mentioned broadness of the genre. There are children folk music, event or location-related folk music, work folk music, love folk music, hero and villain folk music, and even paranormal and legendary folk music. An interesting thing to do is try to find out through exploration to which type your selected folk music wall murals belong to. When a song talks about a specific point in time or location, this falls under event or location-related folk music. A great example of this comes from the book of all books, the Holy Bible. "The Song of Deborah" tells the story of how the tribes of Israel defeated the Canaanites. With folk music wall murals, you do not just have a beautiful focal point, but also a piece of history and spirituality.

A great example

Since it is by the people and for the people, it is no wonder that folk music has inspired artists throughout the centuries. One of Sweden's greatest artists of all time, Anders Zorn, is a main proponent of Photowall's folk music wall murals. Part of his life's work and energy comes through this high in quality, richly detailed and wonderfully rendered folk music wall mural. His paintings appear incredibly realistic, yet they have a sense of effortlessness about them, evident in the item titled "Gagnefkulla, Anders Zorn". A folk music wall mural such as this can make all the difference in the world when you are trying to spruce up or revitalize a residential or even corporate room.