Yacht Rock

Mid-tempo, classic soft rock / mellow yacht rock with smooth acoustic and electric guitars, soft electric piano, gentle percussion, bass, and polished production, Vocals are lush, warm, mellow, and effortless, with harmonious backing vocals, Soft guitar licks and gentle instrumental fills throughout, Lyrics are self-aware and humorous, poking fun at yacht rock clichés while fully embracing the genre’s smooth, polished, sun-soaked, relaxing vibe, Mid-tempo, smooth, melodic, lush, dreamy, and easygoing, Tags: soft rock, mellow, yacht rock, mid-tempo, smooth, polished, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, soft keys, gentle percussion, bass, harmonious vocals, lush vocals, melodic, oceanic, sunny, relaxed, humorous, self-aware, soft guitar licks, classic yacht rock, dreamy, easygoing

Definitive 1979–1981 yacht rock, zero boats, zero neon, zero clichés, Warm Fender Rhodes with gentle tremolo, glassy fretless bass, whispery brushed drums and light shaker, muted trumpet answers, silky clean electric guitar with tasteful fills, lush atmospheric pads, Breath-driven hybrid lead vocal in the style of Christopher Cross and Michael McDonald, with smooth, layered pillow-soft harmonies on choruses, golden-hour canyon house at dusk vibe, immaculate, polished, expensive 1980s studio production, Include 20-bar liquid-gold melodic guitar solo after bridge, pre-choruses build tension gently, choruses soar with harmonic richness, bridge is reflective but emotionally warm, Tags: yacht rock, 1980s soft rock, adult contemporary, smooth harmonies, Fender Rhodes, fretless bass, whispery drums, silky guitar, lush pads, melodic guitar solo, Christopher Cross style, Michael McDonald vocals, golden-hour vibe, polished production

Definitive 1979–1981 yacht rock, zero boats, zero neon, zero clichés, Warm Fender Rhodes with gentle tremolo, glassy fretless bass, whispery brushed drums and light shaker, muted trumpet answers, silky clean electric guitar with tasteful fills, lush atmospheric pads, Breath-driven hybrid lead vocal in the style of Christopher Cross and Michael McDonald, with smooth, layered pillow-soft harmonies on choruses, golden-hour canyon house at dusk vibe, immaculate, polished, expensive 1980s studio production, Include 20-bar liquid-gold melodic guitar solo after bridge, pre-choruses build tension gently, choruses soar with harmonic richness, bridge is reflective but emotionally warm, Tags: yacht rock, 1980s soft rock, adult contemporary, smooth harmonies, Fender Rhodes, fretless bass, whispery drums, silky guitar, lush pads, melodic guitar solo, Christopher Cross style, Michael McDonald vocals, golden-hour vibe, polished production

Ultra slow, smooth, and polished yacht rock track, late 1970s / early 1980s style, Clean electric guitars with jazzy chords and warm delay, soft melodic guitar solo in the bridge, lush airy background harmonies, soft electric piano chords, relaxed and steady mid-tempo groove, gentle soft drums with brushes, warm sunny ocean vibe, nostalgic and carefree mood, sparkling clean production, silky smooth instrumentation, soft vocals with gentle harmonies, relaxing and dreamy atmosphere, quintessential yacht rock feel, Tags: yacht rock, 80s soft rock, ultra smooth, polished, slow, clean electric guitar, melodic guitar solo, airy harmonies, electric piano, relaxed groove, gentle drums, sunny ocean, nostalgic, dreamy, classic yacht rock

Create a slow-to-mid tempo yacht rock song with soft, melodic vocals and an intimate, reflective first-person perspective, The arrangement should be smooth and flowing, featuring warm keys/piano, light electric guitar for a gentle melodic solo, subtle bass, and understated drums, The verses should be narrative and concrete, describing two people moving together through the night, Pre-choruses should build slightly in emotion, choruses are melodic and lingering, and the bridge should highlight intimacy and connection, Include airy, expressive harmonies in the chorus and instrumental sections, The overall mood is romantic, gentle, and cinematic in a soft yacht rock style, Tags: yacht rock, soft rock, slow tempo, mid-tempo, melodic vocals, first-person lyrics, intimate, reflective, romantic, smooth keys, light electric guitar, melodic guitar solo, airy harmonies, soft drums, subtle bass, cinematic, moving through the night, urban night, storytelling lyrics

Mid-tempo yacht rock / soft rock with warm, smooth instrumentation, Soaring male vocals lead over gentle electric piano, soft synth pads, and light clean electric guitar, creating a breezy, reflective atmosphere, The song evokes wide mountain vistas, freedom, and self-discovery, with uplifting choruses that capture the beauty of nature and the exhilaration of exploration, Focus on airy, open arrangements that let the vocals shine and create a cinematic, expansive feel, Tags: Yacht rock, soft rock, mid-tempo, soaring male vocals, smooth instrumentation, electric piano, soft synths, gentle guitar, reflective, cinematic, nature, mountains, freedom, uplifting choruses, airy, expansive

Smooth yacht rock / soft rock, mid-tempo with gentle, flowing groove, Clean electric guitars, soft synth pads, melodic bass, and relaxed, smooth drums, Vocals warm, expressive, and intimate, with soft, soothing harmonies, Lyrics tell the story of a boat lost at night finding a guiding lighthouse in the fog, offering hope, warning of dangers, and showing the way to shore, Relaxed, reflective, uplifting, and easy-flowing, evoking calm oceans and moonlit nights, Tags: yacht rock, soft rock, mid-tempo, smooth groove, clean guitars, soft synths, melodic bass, relaxed drums, intimate vocals, soothing harmonies, nautical, lighthouse, reflective, uplifting

Mid-tempo yacht rock / soft rock track with smooth, polished instrumentation, Warm Rhodes piano, clean rhythmic guitar, gentle electric guitar solo, and subtle bass, Emotional and reflective vocals with light harmonies, Intimate, morning-after atmosphere, capturing the lingering memory of a night shared, Focus on clarity, melody, and a mellow, flowing groove, Tags: Yacht rock, mid-tempo, soft rock, reflective, light harmonies, Rhodes piano, melodic guitar, morning-after, smooth groove, intimate vocals

Create a smooth, romantic yacht-rock / soft rock song in the style of late 70s/early 80s coastal soft rock, Male lead vocals, warm and expressive, with laid-back electric piano, soft guitar, gentle bass, and light percussion, Include a subtle, reflective bridge and a melodic instrumental solo (electric guitar), The verses should be intimate and descriptive of a romantic seaside evening; choruses should be catchy and uplifting while maintaining the relaxed, dreamy vibe, Ensure clear dynamics to evoke the ebb and flow of the water and the calm evening atmosphere, Tags: yacht rock, soft rock, 1970s/1980s, romantic, coastal, male vocals, electric piano, soft guitar, gentle bass, light percussion, dreamy, reflective bridge, melodic solo, relaxed, intimate, sunset vibe, harbor, evening atmosphere

Mid-tempo 1970s yacht rock with smooth male lead vocals, mellow groove, and polished studio production, Emphasize electric piano, warm bass, clean rhythm guitar, soft percussion, and gentle melodic fills, Include occasional backing harmonies in the choruses, The mood should feel calm, reflective, and optimistic — a solo sailor moving through open waters at sunrise, leaving the past behind, Include a short, expressive instrumental guitar solo after the third chorus, The song should have a clear verse-pre-chorus-chorus structure, with a serene, breezy ocean-inspired atmosphere throughout, Tags: 70s yacht rock, mid-tempo, male vocals, electric piano, clean guitar, soft percussion, reflective, calm, ocean, melodic guitar solo, breezy, smooth, mellow groove

Solo female vocal, soft, airy, and melodic, with a smooth, flowing delivery that captures the essence of classic yacht rock, Warm, expressive tone with gentle phrasing, conveying sunlit warmth, carefree relaxation, and subtle playful charm, Vocals should feel effortless, floating over soft, breezy harmonies and gentle instrumentation, Emphasis on creating a dreamy, sun-soaked atmosphere, as if lying on a deck with the sun on skin, breeze in hair, and nothing but time to enjoy, Vocals should feel intimate, immersive, and blissful, fully embodying the character’s perspective and emotions, Tags: female vocals, smooth yacht rock, 70s soft rock, airy melodic voice, dreamy, sun-soaked, carefree, solo vocal, warm tone, relaxing, blissful, floating harmonies, soft phrasing

Smooth yacht rock ballad with 1980s West Coast vibes, featuring Fender Rhodes electric piano, clean melodic guitar, warm bass, subtle percussion, and airy harmonies, Male vocals with relaxed, reflective phrasing, evoking nostalgia and introspection, Song tells the story of a high-powered executive taking a spontaneous weekend off to escape the city, rediscover freedom, and enjoy simple pleasures, Emotional, melodic, and story-driven, perfect for smooth storytelling and laid-back groove, Tags: yacht rock, soft rock, West Coast, 1980s style, electric piano, melodic guitar, warm bass, male vocals, harmonies, reflective, escapism, city escape

A mid-tempo yacht rock / melodic soft rock track inspired by late ’70s and early ’80s smooth rock, Gentle yet melodic electric and acoustic guitars flow over driving but soft bass and subtle drums, while airy keyboards add depth, Vocals are warm, soothing, and expressive, conveying freedom, peace, and joy, Harmonized backing vocals lift the choruses, enhancing the sense of open water and motion, Instrumental sections feature soft guitar arpeggios and melodic lines that mirror the boat gliding through waves, The overall mood is serene, uplifting, and reflective, capturing the elegance, speed, and beauty of a catamaran sailing across sparkling seas, yacht rock, soft rock, mid-tempo, melodic guitar, smooth vocals, soothing, uplifting, reflective, oceanic imagery, all instruments melodic, peaceful, freedom, soft keyboards

Mid-tempo smooth yacht rock / light rock with warm, clear male vocals, shimmering clean guitars, mellow electric piano, soft steady drums, and subtle saxophone accents, Romantic, dreamy, and breezy with polished production, Emphasize intimate, playful, and whimsical late-night moments in everyday life

Mid-tempo smooth yacht rock / light rock with warm, clear male vocals, shimmering clean guitars, mellow electric piano, soft steady drums, and touches of saxophone, Playful, romantic, and catchy with a breezy summer vibe, polished production, and a sense of cruising free

Create a mid-tempo yacht rock track with smooth, flowing guitars, warm electric piano, soft percussion, gentle bass, and lush vocal harmonies, The lead vocals should be soaring, emotional, and reflective, capturing the bittersweet tension of a man realizing his girlfriend no longer loves him, The music should have soft rhythmic grooves, flowing melodic lines, and a polished 70s/80s adult contemporary feel, with a chorus that swells gently but emotionally, The song is about deciding whether to ignore the signs and hold her close a little longer, or confront the truth and let her go

male vocals, soft, rock, huge chorus harmonies, acoustic and electric guitars, catchy chorus, electric, soft male voice, acoustic, light, light guitar solo and outro, yacht rock, world

mid-tempo with electric and acoustic guitars, acoustic, rock, gradual build-up to chorus, light, soft yet expansive chorus vocals, male vocals, light guitar solo and outro, light male voice, yacht rock, soft, warm, electric

huge chorus background vocals, catchy chorus, light guitar solo outro, soft airy female voice, rock, soft, slow, female vocals, acoustic, light, acoustic and electric guitar, yacht rock, build-up to chorus, light rock, electric, keyboards

huge chorus background vocals, catchy chorus, light guitar solo outro, soft airy female voice, rock, soft, slow, female vocals, acoustic, light, acoustic and electric guitar, yacht rock, build-up to chorus, light rock, electric, keyboards

light rock, light guitar solo, smooth, male vocals, light, smooth light male vocals, yacht rock, acoustic, electric, electric and acoustic guitars, rock, huge backing vocals

male vocals, and shimmering background vocals, smooth and breezy, multi-layered harmonies, lush keyboard pads, groovy bassline, soft electric guitars with a touch of acoustic, yacht rock, light, rock

light rock, male vocals, lush harmonizing, yacht rock, warm electric piano, layered guitars, rock, gradual dynamic build into soaring choruses, light, mid-tempo

smooth yacht rock, soft rock, with a breezy texture that contrasts the weight of the lyrics, mid-tempo, rock, and a steady, unhurried drum groove, the tone is warm but melancholic, soft, soft rhythm guitar, low, vocal, with lush electric piano, soft low male vocal

light aor, male vocals, yacht rock, rock, light male voice, soft sounds, lush background vocals, soft, light guitar solo and outro, light

soft rhythm guitar, rock, male vocals, steady drumbeat with gentle cymbals, lush backing harmonies, yacht rock, breezy electric piano, light, mid-tempo, light male voice

light female vocals, female vocals, yacht rock, crisp guitar solo, aor, airy production with shimmering textures and a breezy vibe, a song that feels like a warm evening on the water, pop rock, light pop rock, light, light keyboards and piano, smooth, pop

rock, keyboard and guitar; warm electric piano, soft electric guitar licks, mid-tempo, yacht rock, light aor, and smooth harmonies to evoke nostalgia and bittersweet longing, light, steady drums, male vocals

1980s–70s yacht-rock style, mid-tempo soft rock with warm, melodic guitars, gentle electric piano, light percussion, and subtle bass groove, Smooth male vocals, clear and expressive, romantic and intimate delivery, Focus on tender storytelling, tangible imagery, calm city streets, evening lamplight, and quiet romantic moments, Includes light melodic guitar solo before final verse, Designed to evoke the smooth, polished feel of classic yacht-rock while keeping vocals front and center, Tags: yacht rock, soft rock, 1980s, mid-tempo, melodic guitar, male vocals, romantic, smooth, polished, evening city, tender storytelling, gentle groove

Soft rock, blue-eyed soul, mid-tempo groove, warm nostalgic feel, smooth melodic vocals, expressive electric guitars with subtle bluesy bends and soft overdrive, mellow keyboard pads, tight bass groove, restrained but emotional drum beat, emotional and reflective lyrics about memory, love, and present-moment feelings, light melodic guitar solo after second chorus, spacious production, polished 80s–90s soft rock sound, emotionally expressive without being overdramatic, Tags: soft rock, blue-eyed soul, nostalgic, reflective, mid-tempo, melodic, soulful guitars, emotional vocals, clean production, warm, 80s–90s style, guitar solo, love, memory, present moment, smooth, bluesy, expressive

Mid-tempo 70s/80s yacht rock, smooth and melodic, inspired by Michael McDonald, Christopher Cross, and Toto, Clean, sustained guitar lines, soft Rhodes piano or electric piano pads, gentle percussion, and layered harmonies in the choruses, Verses feature romantic, sunset harbor imagery and reflective storytelling, Pre-choruses build subtle tension into each chorus, Includes a light, melodic guitar solo before Verse 3, a bridge for emotional lift, and a final chorus with layered harmonies leading into a gentle instrumental outro, Vocals should be heartfelt, smooth, and warm, capturing the nostalgic yacht rock phrasing and phrasing dynamics, Tags: 70s, 80s, yacht rock, soft rock, mid-tempo, melodic, romantic, smooth guitar, Rhodes piano, clean vocals, layered harmonies, sunset harbor, gentle percussion, reflective, emotional lift, instrumental outro, guitar solo, classic yacht rock, storytelling, soft instrumentation

Mid-tempo 70s/80s yacht rock, smooth and melodic, inspired by Michael McDonald, Christopher Cross, and Toto, Clean, sustained guitar lines, soft Rhodes piano or electric piano pads, gentle percussion, and layered harmonies in the choruses, Verses feature romantic, sunset harbor imagery and reflective storytelling, Pre-choruses build subtle tension into each chorus, Includes a light, melodic guitar solo before Verse 3, a bridge for emotional lift, and a final chorus with layered harmonies leading into a gentle instrumental outro, Vocals should be heartfelt, smooth, and warm, capturing the nostalgic yacht rock phrasing and phrasing dynamics, Tags: 70s, 80s, yacht rock, soft rock, mid-tempo, melodic, romantic, smooth guitar, Rhodes piano, clean vocals, layered harmonies, sunset harbor, gentle percussion, reflective, emotional lift, instrumental outro, guitar solo, classic yacht rock, storytelling, soft instrumentation