Author: bjamreviews

Broadjam Artist: Patrick E. Muth/Catnip Pat
Song: BEFORE THE WORLD STOPS SPINNIN!

Reviewer: Simon Finn

Positive Comments: Love how this song is introduced. It sounds very “live” with lots of interesting parts. Nice to review something different on here. You’ve got all those lovely blues chords and arrangements in here perfectly, and a few pleasant harmonic surprises here and there to keep your listeners on their toes.

Constructive Comments: The piano part came across as a little heavy – it could have survived being played an octave higher I think. At times the vocals were lost in the mix which is a shame as they’re the best part of a blues track!

Broadjam Artist: MGB
Song: VICTORY (instrumental)

Reviewer: Simon Finn

Positive Comments: This was not what I was expecting when I saw the category was Jazz- General – but I like be surprised! This seems like a military march, something you might hear in a war film or such like. I can hear that you’ve done well with sampled sounds, and the whole thing hangs together well. Perhaps think of putting this in a different category? Loved the changes in tempo

Constructive Comments: Some of the middle chords were a bit too low – your melody could have been supported by some harmonic surprises, as it’s repeated so often, and with chords that are thicker, but in an upper register – it got a bit muddy in the mix at times.

Broadjam Artist: Jeff Roberts
Song: Brotherly Love

Reviewer: Simon Finn

Positive Comments: Good stuff this, has a good vibe to it, lively and with a simple message. It’s well put together with clear sections and a clear location for the hooks. The musicianship is tight and the parts are well played and clearly heard within the mix. The vocal pitch was good.

Constructive Comments: Not much to add. Perhaps the EQ on the lead vocal was a bit tight, which left it a bit “thin” sounding at times.

Broadjam Artist: Powerklash
Song: GermFreak – instrumental

Reviewer: Simon Finn

Positive Comments: Some good tight playing here, with a nice link between the drums, bass and guitar. The sound is quite clean for a hard rock song, but it’s nice as it brings out the tightness of the band playing, rather than being an over-distorted mess. I love the range of ideas in there – it never gets boring. I can see this being used in a soundtrack.

Constructive Comments: There were some distant vocals at the beginning that I couldn’t make out, which was a shame as it would have given more energy with the drums at the beginning.

Broadjam Artist: Rommel Valles
Song: Sugar Coated

Reviewer: Simon Finn

Positive Comments: This has a stylish lounge sound, and good production qualities. The song has a solid structure and story that is easy for the listen to follow. The hook is in the right place and sticks in the mind as a good hook should. This song is in the right category.

Constructive Comments: I’d like to hear this sung by a female vocalist – somehow before the singer came in I was expecting a female singer. It would be lovely to hear it with a live saxophone too to really bring it alive. Good work.

Broadjam Artist: Warren Hein
Song: It’s In Your Eyes (guitars)

Reviewer: The Woodmen

Positive Comments: A unique instrumental. Nice idea.

Constructive Comments: I would consider trying harmonizing guitar parts in sections – or a section – just to break things up a bit

Broadjam Artist: John Masarone
Song: Troop and Camo

Reviewer: The Trouts

Positive Comments: Catchy little tune! Love the vocals, great harmonies and a very catchy melody. Arrangement works well, and guitars and drums are skilfully executed. Keep up the good work!

Constructive Comments: No real criticisms. The track works well for me.

Broadjam Artist: David J. Hentosh
Song: Don’t Try To Save Me

Reviewer: FRED GROSS

Positive Comments: Nice guitar tone! Guitar has the blues feel, but the rest of the song not so much.

Constructive Comments: Nothing to add here. Very commercial feel.

Broadjam Artist: Margie & Art Corey
Song: I Ain’t No Van Gogh

Reviewer: FRED GROSS

Positive Comments: Vocals remind me of Dylan a little. Like the panning of the piano on the left and horns on the right. Nice groove, makes you want to get up and move!

Constructive Comments: Not much to add here. Sounds good the way it is! Nice work.

Broadjam Artist: RandBpro
Song: High Noon Heat

Reviewer: FRED GROSS

Positive Comments: Laid back funky feel, nice blues guitar work. Love the tone on the guitar. Always love an organ as backing rythmn. Just really love the vibe you got goin on here! Really nice!

Constructive Comments: Only 2 minutes! I could have listened to this all day!!! Nice work.