Ahoy, music lovers! “Yacht Rock” on HBO Max, I just got nostalgic. The documentary is an exploration of acoustic bliss from the 70s and 80s which many of us “of a certain age” were raised on.
Say whatever you want about Yacht Rock. This documentary takes you inside the music to see where it came from, how it evolved and who played in it. Christopher Cross, Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonald – all the crew!
What makes this documentary so special:
- The “Yacht Rock” back story: Expect the unexpected! How this genre got its name is a laughably hilarious tale that really didn’t make sense to me.
- A musical history: The documentary flawlessly chronicles Yacht Rock’s development by highlighting the key artists and songs that gave it its sound.
- The “score”: This is absolute juggernaut! And they actually have a system for ranking what’s Yacht Rock. It’s a fun, silly way to interpret the music and some of the findings are unexpected.
- Rediscovered old favorites: Yacht Rock’s catalog is huge, and this documentary is a must-watch if you want to bring up some long-lost classics. So get ready to revise playlists!
- The new generation comes along: It’s great that Yacht Rock is finding new audiences. This music truly is timeless.
On the whole, Yacht Rock is a film to watch for any music lover. It’s informative, entertaining and you’ll walk away with a newfound respect for this obscure genre. So take off your captain’s hat, pour yourself a colada, and set sail with HBO Max!
