Month: December 2016

Broadjam Artist: Greg Lambert
Song: Boomerang

Reviewer: Floyd Kelly

Positive Comments: This gentleman sings this song about “Back To You” – a traditional country ballad that is very soothing to listen to. This would make a nice addition to your Country music library. The production quality is top notch.

Constructive Comments: I would have given five stars but this song is mis-categorized as Classical – Contemporary and my ears were not ready to hear voices due to lack of coffee in the wee morning hours – so had to take off a notch. Thank you for the nice song.

Broadjam Artist: Dave Mason
Song: A Waltz for Beth

Reviewer: Floyd Kelly

Positive Comments: I really enjoyed listening to this Classical – Romantic musical piece with it’s exquisite string sections, flutes, brass and all-around beautifulness. Thank you for creating this and I am now listening twice, because I like it. There is a really nice lush string section towards the end.

Constructive Comments: There wasn’t really a hook and that is okay. I like this piece so much that I can’t find anything negative to say … just … if you like romantic classical music you will enjoy this.

Broadjam Artist: Avatar Music Productions
Song: Cosmic Rebirth

Reviewer: Floyd Kelly

Positive Comments: For those of you that like relaxation music this one is for you. This is a nice calming music piece with bells and strings mixed just right to give you a sense of peacefulness. A nice addition to your New Age instrumental library.

Constructive Comments: Only small complaint my musical ear wanted a variation on the bell and perhaps a rest here or there. Other than that it sounds good to me and a very nice piece.

Broadjam Artist: Signal 30
Song: Outer Space.

Reviewer: Floyd Kelly

Positive Comments: You will want to get on the next rocket ship going into outer space when you are done listening to this unique piece of music. You can feel the cosmic tug as the lady sings to you mysteriously in this track … about going with her to – well … outer space. For you electronic music fans this one is for you and above all, get ready to go into outer space.

Constructive Comments: Commercially speaking in my humble opinion, this song would not do well in the New Age category and really is more electronic ambient. This is a unique piece of music and the lady singing is very enticing and I feel kind of cold right now imagining life in outer space – I did however, upong listening, did want something a little more musical. Brrr…it’s cold in here 🙂

Broadjam Artist: RICARDO ALONSO
Song: Luz De Luna (Moonlight)

Reviewer: Floyd Kelly

Positive Comments: I like this, playing it twice 🙂 When the music stars, I was like “oooh….” and this warm sultry tempo takes over from there and it’s smooth grooviness from there on out. I like the depth of the sound field. This is a nice track to put on in the background while reading. The flute is a nice touch. Thank you for this.

Constructive Comments: I would have given a 5 star rating – I think it was the repetitiveness of the snare, lack of dynamics. I think the flute could have been enhanced with some reverb, panning and stereo image – just my hairy hobbit opinion:) I listened to this twice. I would classify this as more R&B.

Broadjam Artist: Dave Haddad (CenterPeace)
Song: Reflections

Reviewer: Floyd Kelly

Positive Comments: I really enjoyed listening to this beautiful piece of music. It is nicely crafted, easy-listening with a R&B quality and perfect for relaxation. The sound has a sultry beckoning enticing you to sit for a spell and have a chat. A nice addition to your music library for contemporary instrumental music.

Constructive Comments: A few spots where the percussion sounds amateur. My musical ear wanted to hear some strong strings around the 2 minute mark … I think there needs just a little variation in the percussion. I was disappointed by the ending was expecting some kind of crescendo or resolve but did not happen. Was kind of hoping for a bit more of dynamics in this piece but still a nice listen as-is.

Broadjam Artist: John Hazlett
Song: Always Daddy’s Girl

Reviewer: Floyd Kelly

Positive Comments: When the day is done, and you want to just relax with your favorite cup of tea and enjoy some down-time this would be nice music to listen to. It is relaxing and perfect for playing in the background while reading.

Constructive Comments: My musical ear became bored at 1:40 – there were no breaks or pauses to let harmony and sound to come through – possibly open up this music to fill a big space with reverb and stereo enhancement. Around the 4 minute mark, my musical ears became tired and was no longer interested due to the repetitive riff. The synthesizer at the end would have been really cool if it was occupying the background space as well as all the instruments – some adjustments in reverb and stereo enhancement would add a new dimension to this musical piece. I think another EQ pass is needed on this for all the instruments.

Broadjam Artist: FRED GROSS
Song: A Million Miles Away

Reviewer: Floyd Kelly

Positive Comments: I enjoyed listening to this unique and exotic piece of music. The combination of instruments, environment and the melody of the lead instruments made me feel relaxed and hopeful. This would make a nice addition to your music library if you like contemporary instrumentals.

Constructive Comments: My musical ear detected problems in the EQ for the piano the presence of the piano could be better and sounded thin. I played this piece twice to make sure I am writing a review correctly. I think with some reverb and attention to the stereo enhancement of the guitar, piano and pad/strings, this piece could really open up and fill a big space with some beautiful music.

Broadjam Artist: Steve Taylor
Song: Thoughts of Spring (Instrumental)

Reviewer: Floyd Kelly

Positive Comments: Listening to this beautiful piece of music – In my mind, I was transported to a far away land of green pastures, lush green hills and a small village of simple folk going about their day in peace and harmony. That’s the image that was prevalent while I enjoyed this nice guitar, flute and strings piece. A nice addition to your instrumental music library.

Constructive Comments: Only small complaint, the introduction is abrupt on the first notes perhaps could have been faded in or lowered velocities of notes. There were few noticeable breaks, pauses or (whole notes) to break up the piece some. I think just a tad brought down in the EQ on the guitar in the upper frequencies.

Broadjam Artist: Warren Hein
Song: It’s In Your Eyes (guitars)

Reviewer: Jeff Maguire

Positive Comments: Dueling guitars, good solid playing.

Constructive Comments: I suspect it’s just the lead tracks taken out of a larger recording . I wouldn’t think I’d give something like this a very high rating but the playing is good … so. Maybe in the right soundtrack or something.