Month: September 2016

Broadjam Artist: HarryBudini
Song: See The Other Live

Reviewer: Patrick E. Muth

Positive Comments: interesting start. the intro is good this melody is alright but I keep waiting for it to progress.

Constructive Comments: this song needs to continue to go somewhere after the start. its ok but its a little boring after a few verses. breaks help take the listener away and bring them back to this start.hope this helps all the best ===========catnip=========

Broadjam Artist: Josh Walker
Song: Bump The Bump

Reviewer: Patrick E. Muth

Positive Comments: hear a steady beat, setting a good tone for the rest of the way

Constructive Comments: what I hear right away on the rhythm track is too loud I think because of the recording level. if you were to remix this and pay more attention to this level, (backing off a bit) it would leave more headroom and wouldn’t be so much of a problem with the rest of the mix.hope this helpsall the musical best ============catnip==================

Broadjam Artist: Hank Thomas
Song: Till St. Peter Lets Me In

Reviewer: Randal Dunkle

Positive Comments: I really like the rhythm guitar and the sound of the drums, very good lyrics and hook as well.

Constructive Comments: Very good Country Song, has a great sound – very cool lead guitar at the end – best wishes!

Broadjam Artist: James Beck
Song: In Love With Love

Reviewer: Jeff Roberts

Positive Comments: I’ve heard this one before outside the review process. The theme/topic is good, and there are some really good melody and lyric moments. I like the implied 12/8 feel. The “umm hummm” just before the chorus is a really good moment–it’s a completely effective prechorus with just two syllables. I really like the way the changes move underneath “think I’ll stick to drinking and *hanging*” –that’s a really tasty spot there. This needs some tweaks yet, according to my highly sought after industry veteran opinion (chuckle), but it’s good really good bones!

Constructive Comments: The vocal is too far back and there’s too much reverb that makes it lose intimacy and presence. Your vocal delivery is a bit stilted on the verses–it sounds like you’re a step or two low for your voice. The phrasing is very plodding in the verses–it could use some rhythmic variety and natural emphasis. Definitely lose that 80’s hard rock guitar solo–it just doesn’t fit the style & current sensibilities–it sounds like Brian May goes to Nashville.

Broadjam Artist: Josh Walker
Song: Driving Down The Highway

Reviewer: Jeff Roberts

Positive Comments: This has a pleasant sound, and it’s musical with a groove, solid changes, and clear melody.

Constructive Comments: To be honest there isn’t much to really grab here, but that’s OK. It sounds like you’re having fun, and your musical instincts are good!

Broadjam Artist: Oskar Christian
Song: PARA SIEMPRE & SENTIMENTAL LOVING – OSKAR CHRSTIAN

Reviewer: Fred Kimmel

Positive Comments: Oh, those Spanish Guitars are amazing. The entire arrangement is perfect, los horns y los strings. Great work

Constructive Comments: None I can think of

Broadjam Artist: Billy Pilgrim
Song: Water Wait

Reviewer: Fred Kimmel

Positive Comments: Very interesting recording. Kind a Rock / Gospel sounding piano/choir and keys coming out of water leading an awesome retro sound design watery stuff. Great work!

Constructive Comments: The piece sounds great for an industrial spot, where you have voice overs and you want the music to be non distracting. I’ve done spots where that’s what was called for. Honestly, if I was to take the arrangement one step further, would be to establish a lead instrument or vocal playing a solid melody on top of what you have going.

Broadjam Artist: Kevin Winkel
Song: Bluthner Solitude

Reviewer: Fred Kimmel

Positive Comments: A Very dark ballad. Excellent work

Constructive Comments: Nope… Can’t think of any

Broadjam Artist: Jon Babb
Song: It’s a Girl

Reviewer: Fred Kimmel

Positive Comments: Excellent work. It brought many visuals to mind for me. Fun Listen.

Constructive Comments: Can’t think of any.

Broadjam Artist: One More River Music
Song: Isabella

Reviewer: Fred Kimmel

Positive Comments: I begin to say how much I loved this piece from the first 2 seconds it came on. The Strings and guitar work are stellar. Absolutely beautiful arrangement and composition.This is truly a special track.

Constructive Comments: None I can think of.