Broadjam Artist: George Molden
Song: Free as a bird
Reviewer: J Edna Mae Thomas
Positive Comments: Great dramatic opening with interesting choice of instrumentation – especially the metallophone. The choice of this instrument seems to give it a playful feel over a dramatic drum, thereby providing a great contrast. I love the drums and some great piano playing in there – well done! This piece has a great musically accomplished vibe, with a few crunchy chords thrown in to the mix. The chord sequences are interesting – well done!
Constructive Comments: I love the drums – they are superb. However, an idea might be to drop the drums for a few bars, in order to re-create interest upon their return. I think this would be an interesting use of texture for the piece and enhance it overall. I like the Vocal ‘Ah’ and think it could be more developed, (built on as the piece progresses) and more enhanced by maybe double or triple the vocal take and add more reverb. The ending is very abrupt – it seems to tail off after a very dramatic opening and middle.