Yacht Rock – The History of Smooth Music [VIDEO]

Yacht Rock was a Channel 101 short video series and web series created by JD Ryznar 10 years ago.  They only produced 12 approximately 5 minute episodes, but they are a truly hilarious look at the "smooth music" of the late 70's and early 90's.  You know, yacht rock.  The kinda music you would listen to on a smooth afternoon out on the lake or the ocean.  Bands that we play a lot - The Doobie Brothers, Steely Dan, Loggins & Messina, etc.

This is the story of Yacht Rock,told from stem to stern — a reimagining of a bygone soft-rock renaissance, courtesy of hipsters with fake mustaches, impeccable record collections and a love of smoothness. Long may it sail. (Rolling Stone)

Rolling Stone just did a great interview with the creators and actors in the series.  The best part is finding out what the actual artists thought about this "fractured" history.

I met Steve Porcaro at a book-release party, and he asked, 'Do you guys hate us?' We're writing a love letter to this music and we meant no ill will toward anybody. Except for Jimmy Buffett. (Rolling Stone)

Here's the first episode of Yacht Rock:

Let's sail away on the seas of smooth music.