Month: September 2016

Broadjam Artist: Josh Walker
Song: Just As I Am

Reviewer: Ronald Arduini

Positive Comments: Such a pleasant listen.. From the Rhodes to the flute.. All the musicians..So what’s the next song!!?Makes me want to listen to more

Constructive Comments: Nothing more to say.. well done.

Broadjam Artist: Junior Murrell
Song: From Now To Eternity

Reviewer: Josh Walker

Positive Comments: This is a really cool, high-energy shuffle! I like the arrangement, and the improv guitar works well with the arranged brass sounds. Good brass writing! The drums sound programmed, but the feel is really good!

Constructive Comments: I assume this is a demo of some kind. The only thing that will really improve this song is more authentic instruments, and I can understand how hard that would be to assemble a horn section and rhythm section. Maybe try some orchestra-in-a-box programs to take the next step if big band-type stuff is what your wheelhouse is.

Broadjam Artist: Uncle Spider & The Electric Dirt Clods
Song: The Wonder Of Autum

Reviewer: Josh Walker

Positive Comments: This sounds like a song I reviewed before, probably the same artist. I like the instrumentation on this song – it sounds like the same instrumentation from the last song I reviewed. The vibes, muted trumpet, piano, and drums give it an intimate sound.

Constructive Comments: I hate to sound like a stuck record because I said this before, but once you can find real instruments (except maybe replace vibes with a more authentic sound on your keyboard or DAW) it’ll sound 100% better. And maybe add some more structure to the overall form. It sounds like a sort of soundscape, which is great if that’s what you’re going for, like background music for a TV show. But you’ll still need a more authentic sound, and I would start with the drums.

Broadjam Artist: Vittorio Bianchi
Song: Stella By Starlight

Reviewer: Josh Walker

Positive Comments: Great solo keyboard tune! I don’t really hear a specific melody, thus the no rating on the hook. But the mood and harmony are very soothing, and it sounds like it could be used for background music on a classy TV show or as a transition on a CD.

Constructive Comments: Nothing I can think of, unless you want to expand this tune.

Broadjam Artist: FRED GROSS
Song: Come On Over

Reviewer: Oskar Christian

Positive Comments: nicely originaly nice playin – vocal sang great just riminds me a bit like rocky erikson just that good, lead guitar, drums simply but right , lyrics seems made up in a way to the melody right on place i real be glad to hear compositions like this sharing to the people . feeling it was made through the heard vibe , gratulations

Constructive Comments: hart to say real good originals , simply but very hearded feel, the vibe is there, vocal on the right spot, music for my taste could maybe need a bit more leads and sub arrangements, but this is up to everys composers, arrangers, end producers etc. keep it up this nice work best success.

Broadjam Artist: Delta Burnett Reed
Song: Bluestone Mountain – Bluegrass

Reviewer: James Burns

Positive Comments: very nice story telling. really enjoyed it. Love the acoustic guitar.

Constructive Comments: Maybe a solemn squeeze box. I know you think I crazy but this is a good story song and with the acoustic guitar in break and, a from the heart, dig deep and a feeling squeeze box softly from the deepest part of your being. I can hear it and I hope maybe just try it? Thank You for a wonderful story time song.

Broadjam Artist: Sweet Harriet
Song: Won’t Be Me (Reprise)

Reviewer: James Burns

Positive Comments: Enjoyed it. Love bluegrass n acoustic music.

Constructive Comments: I think a little more mando n squeeze box to make it more a bluegrass song. Its more 50′ or 60’s country. Enjoyed it tho.

Broadjam Artist: Chet Nichols
Song: Good Times-Instrumental (Country-Bluegrass)

Reviewer: James Burns

Positive Comments: Loved it. I always love to hear more squeeze box and mando. Great playing.

Constructive Comments: Nothing I could say that would matter. Maybe a break with mando. Think of Maggie May by Rod Stewart. Think people would love to be caught off guard by some sweet mando. TY for fun song.

Broadjam Artist: Josh Walker
Song: The Old Rugged Cross

Reviewer: Ronald Arduini

Positive Comments: great groove.. well performed.. love the way at1 min 7 sec. it changesand then back at 1..46sec…etc.. love the ending

Constructive Comments: Great song..I would have preferred listening without the organ track..But that’s just my opinion..

Broadjam Artist: Uncle Spider & The Electric Dirt Clods
Song: Baby Un Done Me Wrong / Delta Blues

Reviewer: One More River Music

Positive Comments: The song does stay true to a Delta Blues song. Great guitar licks. Love the tone of the guitar. Reminds me of an old Mississippi Delta blues player. The song kept me interested even though it was very simplistic in nature. The quality of the recording was good as was the mix. Overall I liked it.

Constructive Comments: I’m not sure what kind of market potential this song would have. I think that thought should be given to creating lyrics for it. The song need something more to make it sound different than a hundred other Delta Blues tunes. I think lyrics would have given it more uniqueness. The melody was simple but kept me intrigued. Would love to hear this song with a stand up bass and washboard.