Broadjam Artist: John Hazlett
Song: Legend of the Teddy Bear Princess
Reviewer: Floyd Kelly
Positive Comments: A lonely man sits in a contemplative space somewhere, wondering. Pondering. Thinking. … … … He’s just sitting. Thinking. Wondering. It doesn’t end. He’s still … contemplating. Trying. Wishing. Thinking.
Constructive Comments: I’m not sure how this would be received by people who are New Age music listeners and executives who have a long history in creating in the New Age genre. There is a juvenile nature to this piece which, if intentional, you hit it spot-on if not, then I think more work needs to be done on this piece to represent what New Age means. I am in my 3rd year as an Associate Member of The Recording Academy, and have participated in 3 competitions now (two in the New Age field) heard lots of professionally made music too. This music piece, as is, has limited marketing potential. If more attention to instrumentation, expression and diversity on this would be made, then this could go into the New Age level. At present, there is nothing in the piece that calls to me, it doesn’t evoke an emotion – which is crucial in New Age music. I’m sorry to be negative. I know work goes into every music piece and it’s tough sometimes giving constructive comments. I hope you have a great holiday season!