Broadjam Artist: John Hazlett
Song: At Last I Know
Reviewer: jim Finan
Positive Comments: You’ve got it down! Nice to hear this style not neccesarily played by a carousel. I always wondered.”what the heck kind of music is that? It does not synchronize exactly with the rise and fall of the horses.” How surreal it is, but we accept it as normal when youre very young. And why not? Sounds like maybe something from the turn of the last century played on the “boardwalk”. Original phrasing somewhat still acceptable to the listener as being normal, but yet is sometimes irregular in length or is interupted at a somewhat unconventional time. A wonderful type ragtime songs with a slite twist here or there.Its perfectly good however as the feel is universal and the composer dictates their own rules. The chords are very much in keeping with a standard ragtime progression broken up with some rhythmical statements to accent the style more. I like the feel a lot and hope there is more of this type comming because its style is uniquely fun to hear and “bounce” to ! In spite of what the stiff horses may do. VERY GOOD, chord progressions seem very smooth and orthodox to sloghtly out of tune upright piano too! Pianos were the standard universal instrument and every home almost had one. The Rhytmn was pronounced with heavy chord striking to get the feel of pulsating with the sound!The “Gay Nineties” (happy) are back again! 1890’s. Up to the 1930’s even.
Constructive Comments: Sounds like maybe something from the turn of the last century played on the “boardwalk”. Sounds like maybe something from the turn of the last century played on the “boardwalk”. Original rag phrasing somewhat biut still acceptable to the listener is neing normal, but yet is sometimes irregular in length or is interupted at a somewhat unconventional time. Comparing to similar type ragtime songs with a strict structure. Its perfectly good however as the feel is universally normal. The chords are very much in keeping with a standard ragtime progression broken up with some rhythmical statements to accent the style more. I like the feel a lot and hope there is more of this type comming because its style is uniquely fun to hear and “bounce” to ! VERY GOOD. Comparing to similar type ragtime songs it fits in and adds its own unique flare!The chords are very much in keeping with a standard ragtime progression broken up with some rhythmical statements to accent the style more. I like the feel a lot and hope there is more of this type comming because its style is uniquely fun to hear and “bounce” to ! Next I think you could try a “cakewalk” style that has its rgthmn turned around and upside down! Difficult to dance to at first because of its backwards turning feel. After some sloppy movements, the”cakewalk” gets born! Find me some spats and cane! Got some struttin to do!