An independent record label delivering the rich spectrum
of fine traditional and contemporary Acoustic Music
to discerning listeners worldwide

Making Music Matter in our Community: $1 from every CD sold at our online store donated to various worthy causes

Songs & Strings concert at Notre Dame

Concert videos

Pitzers, McKnight Raise Voices for WV Mountains

Project Warmth Concert Highlights

Making Music Matter CD commemorates our 15th anniversary

Welcome!

From our home nestled in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley, we are committed to bringing you the very finest acoustic music spanning many genres and generations, from the traditional sounds of many lands to contemporary creations and inspirations of singer-songwriters and instrumentalists.

We cherish our one-on-one contact with you, and we hope you enjoy many visits that inspire you to collect some of our titles and catch some of our artists at a concert, festival or workshop. Our "Songs & Strings" tours bring some of those diverse artists together in unique concert performances across North America. We invite you to join our mailing list for periodic updates on tours and new recordings. You can even host one or more of our artists in concert in the comfort of your own home; it's easy with our handy "How-To" Manual.

Why Falling Mountain?

Why should you as a music listener and consumer feel like a part of our family at Falling Mountain?

We live in a world where the music industry at large seeks more complete control over your access to music. Small, independent radio stations and record stores are bought up by large multi-industry conglomerates, who then dictate what small definition of music will be heard between the commercials.

Since 1991, Falling Mountain has chosen a different path, giving a voice to music that has become increasingly marginalized by these commercial forces and forging direct relationships with each of our customers. Our response has been to empower an ever-growing wealth of consumers to seek a wide array of musical choices unimpaired by commercial considerations--via the internet, and through our one-to-one contact with you, our fans. We enthusiastically support and service independent and public radio stations that share our commitment to provide a more diverse and meaningful spectrum of music to their listeners. You no longer need to depend on those large corporate entities to satisfy your musical cravings. Here we are, whenever you'd like to drop by.

We view you the listener and CD-buyer as a vital partner in this mission. Each of our artists is committed to cultivating this synergy one show at a time, one CD at a time, one discerning listener at a time. Thank you very much, and welcome.

Seven Falling Mountaineers join together to help our neighbors in need at Project Warmth concerts - more photos and news

	Something Worth Standing For Andrew McKnight Hot off the press, features 16 original and traditional songs
	Gathering Stones Keith & Joan Pitzer 13 stellar songs on the WV folk duo's 3rd release
	Making Music Matter Over 75 minutes and includes 20 tracks from 12 of our artists, including two previously unreleased collaborations "a wonderful cross section of the fabulous musicians they represent." - Americana Rhythm
	Thundering Silence Oxymora "makes airy, honest music showcasing the players' classical music tidiness and their slightly unkempt enthusiasm for folk and jazz" - Down Beat