Favorite Compositions

Late-1950s New York street-corner a cappella doo-wop in the style of Dion and the Belmonts, vocals only, no instruments, emotionally urgent lead tenor in a lower register, warm baritone-forward backing harmonies, deep walking bass vocal providing pulse, classic doo-wah and ooo-wah syllables, close-mic intimate blend, youthful romantic longing, simple chord movement, raw and human call-and-response performance, less falsetto, more chest voice

Humorous early 20th-century Broadway song, playful male vocal, piano and marching rhythm, about hating mornings, catchy chorus, theatrical movie-musical style, classic Tin Pan Alley flair

Soft rock, nostalgic indie, mid-tempo, ~95 BPM, Male vocals, warm, smooth, intimate, reflective, bittersweet, Acoustic guitar, clean electric guitar, light drums, subtle piano, soft ambient background, Minimal chorus, storytelling about growing up, first crushes, teenage nights on street corners, smoking and drinking Kings Burgundy, Mood: wistful, nostalgic, intimate, No rasp, no country or folk elements

Wry, talk-sung social satire with a male voice, over solo piano, Raspy, gravelly tone but conversational and story-like, Sharp, clever, and witty, with dry humor, ironic commentary, and playful intelligence, Timing emphasizes punchlines, subtle melodic inflections highlight humor and conversational phrasing, "

Big band swing at a brisk tempo with a warm male crooner vocal, Walking upright bass, brushed and punchy drums, bright brass hits, and a playful clarinet weaving melodic fills between phrases, Classic 1940s–50s jazz club energy—slick, upbeat, confident, and witty, with tight horn stabs, finger-snapping groove, and a polished, vintage feel

Upbeat, energetic 1980s-style pop-rock with a sunny, feel-good atmosphere, Bright major chords, bouncy guitar strums, lively handclaps or snare accents on beats 2 and 4, and an infectious, sing-along vocal style, Vocals are cheerful, playful, and slightly syncopated, with clear, punchy delivery to match the rhythm, Tempo around 110 BPM, driving and danceable, with a fun, carefree energy that makes the listener want to move, High-energy, sunny pop song with catchy hooks and a lively, joyous vibe

an upbeat, playful bluegrass song with banjo, fiddle, and acoustic guitar, Female vocal with storytelling charm, emphasizing humor and whimsical late-night antics

Slow Delta blues, acoustic slide guitar, sparse arrangement, male raspy vocals, raw and gritty, deep emotional delivery, haunting and intimate

Electric blues, expressive guitar solos, soulful female vocals, 12-bar blues structure, warm tone

A slow, reflective folk ballad with acoustic guitar, soft piano, and subtle strings, Warm, intimate vocals with a slightly weathered, emotional tone, Nostalgic, tender, and wistful, evoking memories of childhood and the passage of time, Minimal arrangement, natural pacing, gentle dynamics

Upbeat 70s pop song, playful teen romance, 120 BPM, electric guitar, bass, drums with snappy snare and handclaps, soft keys, melodic clear vocals, verses with playful tension, catchy sing-along chorus, bridge slightly slower and teasing, outro fade with guitar and handclaps, emotional male vocals British

Reflective folk-rock ballad with a warm, intimate feel, Acoustic guitar–driven arrangement, gentle strumming, subtle piano accents, light brushed drums, and soft bass, Slow to mid-tempo, emotional but restrained, Honest, heartfelt vocal delivery with a slightly weathered tone, Melancholy verses that build into a memorable, uplifting chorus, Organic, timeless sound focused on storytelling, introspection, and emotional depth

A mellow, dreamy track with soft electric guitar, light reverb, subtle delay, and airy vocals, Gentle, flowing arpeggios and ambient textures relaxed, slightly psychedelic vibe, capturing a calm, euphoric feeling of drifting away

Create a 1950s-style jazz ballad in the style of Sinatra, Male vocal, warm baritone, intimate and conversational, with subtle vibrato, Slow tempo (~70 BPM), behind-the-beat phrasing, Piano-led, upright bass, brushed drums, minimal strings for atmosphere, Reflective, dreamy, emotional, timeless, and intimate — like a late-night lounge performance

Reflective, slow-tempo ballad with a melancholic tone, Gentle piano and soft acoustic guitar, warm ambient pads, minimal percussion, Emotional, intimate vocals with a sense of nostalgia and loss, Gradual build, restrained and heartfelt

Sad, slow, introspective ballad, Minimal piano-led arrangement with soft strings, Vulnerable, restrained vocal delivery expressing buried anger and emotional pain, gradually moving toward quiet healing and hope

Late-night piano bar ballad, extremely slow and moody, Male vocal only, very low register, gravelly, whiskey-worn, raspy, chest-heavy, world-weary voice, Spoken-sung delivery, uneven, cracked, intimate, close-mic’d, Emphasize pauses and draw out consonants and vowels for growl effect, Sparse upright piano with soft minor chords, brushed drums barely

Dream Pop with a soft Doo-Wop swing, warm, melodic, and rhythmic, Use gentle synths or piano for chords, light brushed percussion for a soft bounce, and subtle bass to drive the groove, Female voice, warm, smooth, airy but not shrill, expressive with soft legato phrasing, Include soft vocal harmonies or layered “oohs” and “ahhs” for lush, retro texture, Tempo ~90 bpm with a gentle swing (like Sh-Boom), keeping the song concise and flowing around 3 minutes, Reflective but slightly playful, letting the dreamy, story-like lyrics shine

Laid-back reggae, 70–75 BPM, mellow guitar skanks and soft organ fills, deep and warm bass line with subtle syncopation, smooth brushed drums with light hi-hat accents, airy background vocals echoing key lines, lead vocals with a smooth, warm Jamaican-inspired tone, slightly raspy or soulful, relaxed phrasing with natural reggae inflection, lyrics reflecting the calming, meditative experience of marijuana, dreamy instrumental breaks evoking a tranquil meadow, a sense of floating and slow dance

A slow, reflective jazz ballad in the style of Johnny Mercer’s “Autumn Leaves, ” Warm, nostalgic 1940s–1950s jazz standard feel, Minor key, gentle swing or rubato phrasing, Soft piano, upright bass, brushed drums, subtle muted trumpet or sax, Intimate, wistful mood—romantic and autumnal, not sad, Female jazz vocalist with clear diction, expressive phrasing, and light vibrato, Classic torch song atmosphere, timeless and elegant

Acoustic folk ballad, Slow, reflective tempo, Warm finger-picked acoustic guitar, subtle bass, light percussion, and gentle strings, Intimate, nostalgic mood, Male vocalist with a calm, storytelling delivery, Nature-inspired, peaceful, fireside folk sound

Classic 1960s Nashville country ballad, slow 68–72 BPM, warm orchestral arrangement with soft strings, gentle acoustic rhythm guitar, subtle pedal steel swells, light brushed drums, upright bass, intimate baritone male vocal —smooth, tender, and restrained—with clear phrasing, emotional vulnerability, and a late-night, heartbreak-soothing atmosphere; minimal dynamics, no vocal grit, crooner-style delivery, timeless and elegant

A mellow Brazilian jazz groove with lyrical tenor sax improvisation, supported by subtle piano voicings, upright bass, and relaxed bossa-influenced drums, The composition unfolds slowly, moving between gentle improvisation and melodic themes, creating a warm, nocturnal mood that blends Brazilian rhythm with jazz restraint

jazz, Airy Brazilian jazz ballad with female vocals riding close, intimate to the mic, Nylon-string guitar drives a syncopated sway, brushed drum kit and whispery shakers gluing the groove, Tenor sax weaves in and out of the vocal like a duet partner, taking short answering phrases and a longer mid-song solo, Harmonic motion stays lush and colorful, with subtle modulations and expanding chord tensions; dynamics rise and fall in waves rather than big peaks, favoring smooth, evolving variations over hooks, female vocals, romantic, smooth

Cool late-night bossa ballad, tenor sax as main voice, male vocals soft and close to the mic, Nylon-string comping in a gentle sway, warm upright bass walking sparingly, brushed drums whispering, Lush but restrained jazz harmony with subtle piano fills and plenty of air; sax weaves in and out of vocal lines, with a tender instrumental tag to close, lyrical, soft, bossa nova, warm

folk, Vintage gypsy jazz combo, bright male vocals, Acoustic guitar lays the percussive swing bed, upright bass walking with a light bounce, brushed snare and soft ride cymbal, Violin stays nimble and sparkling, trading fills with the vocal, Energy starts playful and mid-tempo, grows into a dancing second chorus, then eases to a cheeky wink of a tag ending, bright, violin, playful, swing, acoustic, gypsy jazz

maori haka‑style chanting over slow chicago blues groove, deep stomp rhythm, slide‑guitar bends, call‑and‑response energy without labels, earthy vocals, smoky atmosphere, steady 12‑bar feel, powerful and grounded

jazz, Sparse, intimate jazz trio: dry close-miked piano up front, brushed kit in a soft swing, round upright bass walking with occasional skips, Angular Monk-inspired voicings, crunchy upper extensions, and dramatic silences; phrases lurch forward then hang in the air, Dynamics breathe from whispery left-hand jabs to sudden right-hand flurries, with the mood staying late-night, contemplative, and slyly playful, swing

Upbeat indie‑pop with quirky alternative rock energy; bright synths, playful rhythms, crisp male vocals, clever lyrical phrasing, and a bouncy, optimistic TMBG‑style arrangement

Māori‑inspired rhythmic chanting with earthy, expressive island vocals, minor‑toned Pacific folk melody, chant‑like phrasing, deep drum pulse, taonga‑pūoro‑influenced atmosphere, and grounded storytelling energy

Rowdy Bavarian polka with tuba-driven oom-pah groove, boisterous brass stabs, and lively accordion chords; male vocals leading call-and-response shouts, Choruses explode with clinking-mug gang chants, stomping boots, and big room singalong energy, verses stay punchy and comedic with quick stops and turnarounds for crowd interaction, polka, accordion

Classic jazz ballad, intimate small-club African American female vocal, deep and sultry contralto, warm lower register, expressive vibrato, behind-the-beat phrasing, subtle melisma, Sparse arrangement: brushed drums, upright bass, muted trumpet, soft piano, Slow tempo, nocturnal, smoky club feel, natural reverb, vocal-led mix, minimal repetition

70s blues rock, British voice

A warm, melodic smooth jazz track featuring virtuosic electric guitar with fluid, expressive phrasing and improvisation, Backed by a lush rhythm section of upright bass, brushed drums, subtle piano chords, and soft horn accents, The track feels intimate, elegant, and effortlessly groovy, highlighting sparkling guitar runs over a relaxed swing feel

Minimalist instrumental folk with emotionally detached mood, Fingerpicked acoustic guitar and slow, dry fiddle create fragile textures, Modal melodies unfold slowly over subtle, restrained percussion, The composition captures the bleakness of winter, solitude, and stark, cold landscapes, focusing on clarity and emptiness rather than warmth

90s rb slowjam R&B, soul, new jack swing style 143 bpm halftime feel warm male chestvoice lead smooth stacked harmonies slow emotional chord movement sparse kick and snare on beat 3 silky bedroomballad production

1940s boogiewoogie swing loud brassy female belter in the style of martha Pop, R&B, Dance strong chestvoice power wide vibrato playful growls rhythmic talksing no modern pop tone uptempo 8tothebar boogie 176184 bpm honkytonk piano slap bass jumpswing drums muted trumpet stabs tenor sax riffs occasional shoutstyle backing hits betty boogie queen rowdy comic nightclub energy with vintage grit

1978 female‑fronted disco groove, 140 BPM, bright strings, funky bass, four‑on‑the‑floor beat, shimmering hi‑hats, playful attitude, Lyrics about dancing all night, mixing ‘boogie‑woogie’ and ‘boogie oogie oogie’ in a fun, original way, Energetic, glossy, club‑ready, catchy call‑and‑response hooks, big disco chorus, lively percussion, warm analog feel

1981 California new-wave pop in the style of the Go-Go’s “Vacation, ” 156 BPM, Bright jangly guitars, punchy bass, snappy drums, Female lead vocal, mostly chest voice, with clear attitude, Dynamic arrangement: big hooky choruses with stacked harmonies, chant-style backing vocals, call-and-response sections, tempo lifts in chorus, drop-down bridge for contrast, Clean pop production, catchy, nostalgic summer feel

80s synth-pop ballad • warm analog pads • gentle electronic percussion • melodic bass synth • soft British male vocals • close‑chest delivery • tender emotional tone • spacious reverb • duet-style call-and-response phrasing • nostalgic, heartfelt atmosphere • around 104 BPM

1940s Andrews Sisters swing • tight 3‑part close‑harmony • bright, bouncy female vocals • crisp unison-to-harmony flips • call‑and‑response phrasing • eight‑to‑the‑bar boogie‑woogie rhythm • walking bass + stride‑influenced piano • light snare‑brush swing • upright bass bounce • muted‑trumpet accents • big‑band energy but small‑combo tightness • fast, cheerful tempo (around 185–195 BPM) • playful scat breaks • crisp consonants, era‑authentic diction • warm analog radio-room ambience • rhythmic syllable‑pops (“a‑doo, ” “da‑doo‑da, ” “toot‑diddely‑wah”) • energetic, dance‑hall swing mood