Month: October 2016

Broadjam Artist: The Sugar Pups
Song: Watch Your Back

Reviewer: Monday Funeral

Positive Comments: Extremely interesting sample that I like a LOT. I love the opening of the piece, and the middle section. The quality of the vocal is also very good. Its a very honest sound, a very old school rock and roll/dylan inspired vocal (to me) that totally works. The song and sound is incredibly unique to me – blending modern with old school. I always respect that creativity. The keys and vocals were a surprise, as I had no idea where the song was going. Keep this sort of dichotomy up for sure.

Constructive Comments: The keys sound a bit too “synth” and fake to me. That’s a pet peeve for me – sorry – but cheapens the overall sound for me. While I really appreciate the creativity here – I think things could be simplified to make the song more effective. For instance, keep the sample, get rid of the muted, distorted electric guitar, and get a very live sounding piano. Remove the drum kit – that stripped down combo of the sampled beats with the soul piano and your vocal would be something unique that few people have the vision to put together. Keep up the good work.

Broadjam Artist: Keith Taylor
Song: Stand Up for Peace

Reviewer: Monday Funeral

Positive Comments: I like the synth. It is simple, and really effective. I like the simple construct of the song – the B section works well coming, and the “stand up for what we believe/stand up for peace” is very effective. The subject matter is certainly important and needed. I like the vocal idea – keeping it right in the range of the singer, not stretching it or trying to do too much totally works with your style.

Constructive Comments: I think there is way to much affectation to the vocal and overall production. I can hear this song sounding a bit more modern by keeping the synth – having one acoustic guitar, simple drums and a very dry voice. Think of the Johnny Cash version of Nine inch Nails. It think a real stripped down vocal would really work. To me – the arrangement choice is really what might be considered to take this well meaning song in a different direction.

Broadjam Artist: One More River Music
Song: One More River to Cross

Reviewer: Keith Taylor

Positive Comments: Good song. Good story.

Constructive Comments: The long is a little long. You could shorten the outro to make it more radio friendly.

Broadjam Artist: Margie & Art Corey, S. & A. Corey
Song: The Aftershock is Shockin’

Reviewer: Keith Taylor

Positive Comments: Cool song. It is fun. I love the “Outbound train” that almost sounds like a train whistle. Well done!

Constructive Comments: The tune was a little predictable on the verse but you mixed it up well on the chorus.

Broadjam Artist: Glenda Jackson
Song: Revive America (Official)

Reviewer: Keith Taylor

Positive Comments: Nice song with a great message.

Constructive Comments: I think the line with “under God” takes away from the song a bit. This might alienate people that don’t believe in God.

Broadjam Artist: Tristyn Leach
Song: Flying Solo ( Featuring Camille Rae)

Reviewer: Keith Taylor

Positive Comments: Great song. I loved it. Beautiful piano and voice. The strings really add to it. Well done!!

Constructive Comments: I would love to hear some acoustic guitar coming in after the first verse.

Broadjam Artist: Vicki Lee
Song: She’s a Pistol

Reviewer: Keith Taylor

Positive Comments: This song has potential. I like the tune.

Constructive Comments: I would tweak the lyrics a bit if I were you. A couple of places it seems that there are too many syllables. Example, I would say “She’s a pistol with a shot gun on top” By taking out the “the” it would make it flow better.

Broadjam Artist: Ober Rivers And His DUI’S
Song: Sam Hall

Reviewer: Keith Taylor

Positive Comments: This would be a fun bar room song. I can see the crowd getting into it.

Constructive Comments: This song has some unique lyrics that I like but the overall song doesn’t seem to be that original to me.

Broadjam Artist: Oskar Christian
Song: wilderness and fishes arround

Reviewer: Keith Taylor

Positive Comments: I think there is a really good idea here.

Constructive Comments: The intro and instrumentals are way too long. This makes the overall song too long. I had a little trouble making out the lyrics. That might be my computer speakers.

Broadjam Artist: Hank Thomas
Song: Sinkin’ Like A Stone

Reviewer: Keith Taylor

Positive Comments: This song is really good. Great hook.

Constructive Comments: I think the arrangement and vocals could be improved a bit. It doesn’t need much.