Month: November 2016

Broadjam Artist: Earl.C.Webb
Song: MADDY

Reviewer: Ober Rivers And His DUI’S

Positive Comments: Very 70’s Doobie Brothers with Michael Macdonald sound in an extremely well produced sentimental pop ballad … very well done indeed.

Constructive Comments: This is really well done and on any technical level I have no criticism … but if I was asked to produce it, I’d make two suggestions … first, the actual hook is not clear to me, the topic is clear and focused and the lyrics well written. But that single repetitive line and musical phrase that stick’s in someone’s head and makes them respond immediately is not really there … two … I’d do it in a modern country pop style like say Tim McGraw. The lyrics, the topic, the sentimentality, are all tailor made for a US based country pop audience, the Doobie Brothers are playing state fairs in Des Moines and biker bars in Encino … this song ” could” be a real big popular hit, but it misses by a few inches. Which isn’t much, but probably just about enough to prevent it from getting serious big time radio play.

Broadjam Artist: Warren Hein
Song: I’m Taking Care Of Me full band/vocal

Reviewer: Bobby Caputo

Positive Comments: I learned one thing from you…. I’m taking care of me. A really good idea, although it feels grammatically incorrect. This song starts with an excellent opening line…”while having lunch today”…I love that…totally against the rules…but you forced me into her life without knowing a thing about her…This arrangement breaks a lot of rules too…but, talk about keeping my interest…no settling back and anticipating the usual thing…when that weird little bridge came up “What a joke……” I was hooked….So 60’s!! Lesley Gore or someone like that…This may fit Shania if she’s still working.

Constructive Comments: Just not digesting the the hook….like it should be…” I learned one thing from you…that I should take care of me first…” I know what you mean…but hey…it says “constructive comments”…ya know? The singer was pretty nasally, which worked most of the time, but every once in a while I thought…blow your nose, please….Thanks for the song…good one.

Broadjam Artist: Chet Nichols
Song: Old Friends (Solo)

Reviewer: Kate Carpenter

Positive Comments: I like the piano playing on this song. Great subject matter: Old friends. The encounter on the train was interesting. Nice intro and bridge. Singer has a nice voice and a good, clear delivery.

Constructive Comments: Make the outro as pretty as the intro. I am not fond of that weird effect on the end. There are a few things that I think warrant improvement in this song. The way you held out time….I’m not sure that really works. Not really pleasant to my ears for some reason. Also if the song is about old friends, then why the reference to the empty half of the bed…that would indicated “old lovers”, I would think.

Broadjam Artist: Jeff Ashbaker
Song: Jake’s Away

Reviewer: Kate Carpenter

Positive Comments: Whoever you are, you have a new fan in Florida. WOW, what great guitar playing. You make it sound so easy…but it’s probably very complex and you probably practice 5 hours a day. Seriously, this is a beautiful track. Please reclassify it. They ought to have a “instrumental folk” category for something like this. This track is very organic sounding, very engaging to the listener, and anyone who is looking for great guitar music would do well to find this song! 5 stars! Absolutely LOVED it. Mrs Kate

Constructive Comments: Keep on playing and if you ever make it to Jacksonville, FL, I’d love to hear you perform! Wish you could see me smiling and hear me clapping for you! God bless you! He has definitely gifted you with great talent!

Broadjam Artist: Christina Linda Lyons
Song: Ballerina

Reviewer: Kate Carpenter

Positive Comments: High marks for creativity and originality. You guys are quite the team! The harpsichord is played beautifully…lots of skill there. Singing is very operatic.

Constructive Comments: This seems like more of a poem than a song. There is no recognizable hook or chorus to pull everything together. Obviously the vocalist is highly trained, but the operatic quality doesn’t seem to work for me for a children’s song.

Broadjam Artist: RICARDO ALONSO
Song: Solo El Amor

Reviewer: Kate Carpenter

Positive Comments: High energy, heartfelt performance of a well-written song. Love the drums (very creative) and the keys (wow!). Background vocals are very effective in augmenting lead singers enthusiastic delivery. One thing I liked about this song was the CLARITY of the vocals. Great, positive message of love and light…something we all need to hear.

Constructive Comments: I majored in Spanish in college, and some would consider me fairly fluent (though out of practice). But I am happy to report that your song was WAY MORE UNDERSTANDABLE than nearly everything I hear on Spanish radio stations. For this you deserve high praise. Keep up the great writing and performing! I really liked your song!Mrs Kate

Broadjam Artist: Cyniman
Song: We All Need Love (Want it)

Reviewer: Kate Carpenter

Positive Comments: Very catchy hook: Everybody needs love. Very high energy track, passionately performed, impeccably produced. I like the parts where the vocal is so clear “best thing you gotta do”, live in peace. Good, positive messages, always needed. Instrumentation is well-thought out and grooves well with the vocal track. Background vocals add a good power to this piece.

Constructive Comments: This is WAY out of my genre, but I did the best I could. Keep on singing, you’ve got a great voice!

Broadjam Artist: stefo
Song: green carnations

Reviewer: HarryBudini

Positive Comments: High professionalism under every aspect for this desperate jazz song. Recording and performances are top notch.

Constructive Comments: Nothing to say. It’s stuff that should find plenty of opportunities.

Broadjam Artist: Ober Rivers And His DUI’S
Song: Big Blue

Reviewer: HarryBudini

Positive Comments: A blues-rocking instrumental.

Constructive Comments: Nothing at all.

Broadjam Artist: Jeff Ashbaker
Song: Me Saying, I Love You

Reviewer: amy abernathy

Positive Comments: I liked the song it had an easy going melody. You have a nice classic country sound. The lyrics were written well.

Constructive Comments: In a way i wished you said some of the lyrics in a diffrent way, some lines were cliche. I still really liked the song. It felt like the ending needed something extra as well. This was a nice song.