Month: July 2016

Broadjam Artist: Marc S. Pate
Song: Old Man

Reviewer: Jeff Roberts

Positive Comments: Of course the first moments call Cowgirl in the Sand to mind…and you turn it around by using an “Old Man” hook. Really good sound and mood are created in the first few bars. The voice is commanding and really pleasing. I like the upward changes in the chorus. This has a very strong late 70’s feel. Super tasty guitar break. This calls to mind Neil Young of course but also Seals & Crofts, Jesse Winchester, Steven Stills, Rodriguez, and Bob Welch. And anyone who likes those will love this. Super work here!

Constructive Comments: Like what? lol

Broadjam Artist: CAEDMON’S DREAM
Song: Hold On

Reviewer: Richard Walker

Positive Comments: Good sentiment in the lyricsSteady rhythm and instrumentationGood vibe

Constructive Comments: The vocals and the machine drum track let the song down otherwise a fine effort

Broadjam Artist: Marc Rosselet
Song: A better world (stand by me)

Reviewer: Jeff Roberts

Positive Comments: Great driving beat with an urgent tambourine and chord progression that gives a tragic mood. I can’t quite understand the lyrics but the melody and phrasing work so well I know the lyrics are good. This sounds like Billy Corgan / Smashing Pumpkins if he were a better songwriters.

Constructive Comments: There’s so much chorus on the guitar it makes the sound very thin. The guitar break at 1:57 totally doesn’t fit the song at first but then what you end up with *does* give a strong bridge. The finish of the tune doesn’t match the vibe you’ve created. I think there are a number of things to fix and glue together better but there is a great song here and some really cool things going on. Overall I think the sound is too trebly and the vocal diction needs to be clearer. Some sweet harmony vocals would be a great addition.

Broadjam Artist: Chet Nichols
Song: I Know Who You Are (Instrumental)

Reviewer: Brenda Craven

Positive Comments: Love the acoustic sound with the organ added in. Nice song with a bouncy little groove. Mix is great, orchestration is great, production is great. I really enjoyed listening to this piece. Outstanding composition.

Constructive Comments: No critique here. Well done.

Broadjam Artist: Mitch Siegal
Song: Zero Gravity

Reviewer: Jeff Roberts

Positive Comments: Just listened to this tune by Mitch the other day and already gave it five stars!! Great melancholy mood from the get go with the minor 7 > dom9 almost Bossa Nova chord changes. Vocals have a bit of a Sting vibe. The first lifting chords in the chorus are a super change up. LOVE the first guitar break–that’s so tasty I can’t stand it–the solo, tone, changes and mood. Those backup vocals aren’t obvious on the first listen, and damn they are cool. Outstanding work Mitch!

Constructive Comments: I’d like to year your voice in a last raspy, strained take. We know you can sing so well so this is just a question of desired approach. The Sting reference kinda says it–I don’t like Sting (lol). I’d like to hear you do this with a smoother more detached vocal–it would be a slight change, what you have is really really good as is. What about doing the chords on a nylon string for a smooth slinky feel. Check out Luisa Maita for an example (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlwcTs35Z1k). And listen to some of her studio work–she and band are fantastic, and this song has just the vibe that I can hear yours with: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5E9doyHXWs Your song could have this deep melancholy and mystery.

Broadjam Artist: Kate Carpenter
Song: Secret Agent 4 Jesus Instrumental

Reviewer: Nigel Barrett

Positive Comments: Could hear this as part of a corporate video.

Constructive Comments: Very dated sounds, although brilliantly played in places!

Broadjam Artist: Jeff Ashbaker
Song: Put Your Heart Back In The Freezer

Reviewer: Bo Green & The New Jakes

Positive Comments: Liked the arrangement and the hook. Great sound overall.

Constructive Comments: I probably would have stuck with acoustic instruments and not used pedal steel on this one.

Broadjam Artist: Kate Carpenter
Song: Manners Rap

Reviewer: Husky Records LLC

Positive Comments: Sounds like a promotional soundtrack for school aged children. I’m gonna Mind My Matters. LOL

Constructive Comments: The hook sounds just a tad bit louder than the rest of the song.

Broadjam Artist: Uncle Spider & The Electric Dirt Clods
Song: A Whiskey In The Morning / Rock

Reviewer: Antho

Positive Comments: Very cool sounding guitar idea – ripe for a lyricist/singer to run with. The melodies lend themselves to a great song in the making

Constructive Comments: I’d like to hear the part up until 0:32 played on a nylon string acoustic, and the rest of the song on a guitar with a little bit of midrange drive, like through a Vox.

Broadjam Artist: Uncle Spider & The Electric Dirt Clods
Song: Don’t Wait My Heart / Country

Reviewer: Marc S. Pate

Positive Comments: You are a player, nicely done.

Constructive Comments: Very well done but, I kind of kept expecting the band to kick in.