Broadjam Artist: Jeff Ashbaker
Song: We Shall Stand Free
Reviewer: Kate Carpenter
Positive Comments: I love folk music like this…honest vocals sound so real and engaging. Almost has the feel of a sea shanty, definitely a song of appreciation for the immigrants who came over to make this country what it is today. Woody Guthrie would probably like this song…the first verse of your song reminded me of “This Land is Your Land.” Nice guitar, bass and harmonica…all flows seamlessly through the song. I like the nod to Anchors Aweigh in the ending harmonics!
Constructive Comments: Female background vocals sounded a bit tentative and soft…they could be stronger. I do not like the way percussion came in at the end…it sounded like (sorry for saying this) a rude intrusion that just didn’t fit with the character of the song. (Just my personal preference, hop I am not hurting anyone’s feelings here).