Month: December 2016

Broadjam Artist: The Cram’s
Song: The Long Goodbye

Reviewer: Randal Dunkle

Positive Comments: Very beautiful voice, I also like how the song is mixed – especially the classical guitar and drums, very good lyrics as well.

Constructive Comments: Great sounding song, I really don’t have any constructive comments because I wouldn’t change a thing – best wishes!

Broadjam Artist: Greg Lambert
Song: Look Out

Reviewer: SRJ

Positive Comments: * Particularly like the bass to this track and the chord progression

Constructive Comments: * Not quite sure if this fits within the electronic dance genre, as the voice has more of a C&W feel to it* The production could be polished to some extent

Broadjam Artist: Margie & Art Corey, S. & A. Corey
Song: Bad Capitalist NEW SAX PARTS!!!

Reviewer: SRJ

Positive Comments: * Great production – love the bass to this track – has a 90s jazzy feel to it…* Love the key change you introduce at times

Constructive Comments: * Not sure of the vocals wth this, although adds originality to the track…

Broadjam Artist: Shirah Kahol
Song: Shadow ‘Dance Mix’

Reviewer: SRJ

Positive Comments: *Has the potential to be a highly polished production, as it has a cross-over appeal – particularly like the mix of the piano, vocal opera and almost jungle-like feel to this track, but…

Constructive Comments: * the production quality to this track isn’t particularly high – it needs some kind of professional input to make it broadcast ready…

Broadjam Artist: Jeff Ashbaker
Song: Just Like A Hurricane

Reviewer: Marian Woods

Positive Comments: Makes me want to dance – would like to here a more upbeat approach on the vocal – it’s really good but a little sleepy. I don’t think that’s a bad thing – but I think it could be ‘attacked’ more.Love it though – can really hear it as a movie soundtrack

Constructive Comments: “`as above really – perhaps the doo waps backing vox are a bit dated? what do I know!

Broadjam Artist: Patrick E. Muth
Song: GUNTHER THE TRAPPER

Reviewer: Jeff Maguire

Positive Comments: Has a very familiar sound to it, sort of like putting on a pair of old shoes, maybe early Doobies meets Jim Croce.

Constructive Comments: Recording is very rough, mix is way off in spots, vocals are low ect … the basic idea is great, guitar playing is very tasty , but the constant changing off between riffs give the whole thing a disjointed effect that for me at least keeps it from really taking off like it could. Two lines and then a harmonica riff just doesn’t make the lyrics roll right to my ear.

Broadjam Artist: Dave Mason
Song: Blue Rhapsody String Quartet

Reviewer: Floyd Kelly

Positive Comments: Your sweetheart is expecting you to do something special this coming Valentines. Early planning is a must. So, with your newly-hired world-famous chef in the kitchen and your pleasant best-friend acting as your waiter you swoon your sweetheart at a special Valentine’s Dinner just for you two and this music is playing in the background – a nice thoughtful scene indeed.

Constructive Comments: I enjoyed listening. Small complaint – was wondering if some reverb and stereo enhancement in the mixing stage would open up the sound space some.

Broadjam Artist: FRED GROSS
Song: Step by Step

Reviewer: Floyd Kelly

Positive Comments: If you like listening to contemporary instrumental music that is smooth, open and inviting with a positive vibe – this one is for you. A skilled guitarist takes you on a stroll with this blues-styled motif that is relaxing.

Constructive Comments: I listened to this twice. What stood out most is that there are no pauses or breaks in the piece. The lack of pauses doesn’t allow any memorable harmonies to come through in the instruments. The style, chosen instruments, key and all work together but is all destroyed by the lack of the pause to allow the listener to get the musical picture. If this song is re-recorded with some stops along the way … it would take the piece to another level. I think another EQ-cutting pass through the instruments might be good.

Broadjam Artist: Dave Haddad (CenterPeace)
Song: Crazy Talk

Reviewer: Floyd Kelly

Positive Comments: This is a very enjoyable piece of what I call fusion music … I’m picturing a contemporary setting in a bar everything is white, blue lights splash the background the people are dressed in white going to and fro mingling and having happy and smooth times. I played this song twice and I enjoy the smooth jazzy quality. I liked the electric guitar that comes in later in the piece – nice touch.

Constructive Comments: I would have given higher marks but the negatives surround the EQ/Mixing not the musicality. The piano is slightly muddy, needs a cut in the EQ and a boost for slight presence. I think this song could open up more in the sound field. I think with some work on reverb and stereo image this piece of music could scoop up a person when they are listening. I would not categorize this as New Age I believe smooth-jazz would be better.

Broadjam Artist: N.Jones, Music Designer (Protilius Productions)
Song: The anatomy of hope and fear #14 Captivated

Reviewer: Floyd Kelly

Positive Comments: A skillful pianist plays something curious and that is enticing luring you into a space of centeredness perhaps one-ness. A slight haunt with some pizzicato strings adds more suspense to the music. If you’re a music supervisor looking for suspenseful backdrop music, this one works.

Constructive Comments: This is a nice piece of music however, my musical ears did tire of the same riff being played by the piano and the strings – was wanting a little variation. I think a low-register string section would have added nicely to this to give it more drama. The recording of the piano seems a little muddy perhaps a cut in the EQ for the piano.