Broadjam Artist: Fred Kimmel
Song: Exotica
Reviewer: Floyd Kelly
Positive Comments: I like to listen to this kind of music when I’m in front of the mirror for hours trying out all the new hair styles – I can go through three cans of hairspray in one sitting … ugh! … When I hit the play button for this music, my dog’s tail started wagging so yeah, my canine likes it too! I also can see this being enjoyable while practicing karate on peppermint candy canes you know, the ones left over from the holidays. Gonna put this on my playlist when I trim my bonzai tree. My mom says this would be nice for her to listen to when she’s laying down lasagna or making her big famous yummy meatballs. Dad says he’d like this when he’s re-arranging things in the garage. Hey, our whole family like this!
Constructive Comments: This is just a unique piece of music hard to review. For the target audience related to this style – the mixing and mastering is good. I took off most marks for the synthesized shaker I think it could have been placed better in the mix with randomization for more realism. The eerie sound is really nice however the shaker is drawing the ear away from the melody. The bass is full and indicative of this style. The eerie sound driving the listener could have been more present and fill more of the sound field to get more mystery. I think a few variations in the melody/chords would give this more meaning. Have a great holiday.