Month: December 2016

Broadjam Artist: Marc S. Pate
Song: Hana II

Reviewer: Randal Dunkle

Positive Comments: Very cool beat, the drums have a great sound. I also like the guitar and the keyboards – the bass guitar is off the hook! I love the lead guitar solo and the blues scale.

Constructive Comments: Great sounding piece of music, I think this one could go far – would be a great soundtrack to a movie – best wishes!

Broadjam Artist: Bill Dake
Song: Short Story (Folk-Contemporary)

Reviewer: Randal Dunkle

Positive Comments: I like the guitar introduction and the way the song starts – the sound of the drums are very good as well – I also like how the keyboards mellow the song out, very cool lead guitar too. Sounds a little like Steely Dan.

Constructive Comments: I really like this song, beautiful lyrics and a great ending – the vocals are a little out of pitch on occasion, I would really try to work on that – I’ve learned that vocals are really important, they can make or break a song – best wishes!

Broadjam Artist: Jeff Maguire
Song: Onion Head

Reviewer: Four Day Beard

Positive Comments: This song has a great high energy / aggressive guitar vibe. The organ is nice. The progression is catchy and keeps my interest throughout. I also like the guitar melody and how it builds and moves and takes you with it for a ride without feeling the need for vocals or more melodic voicing. The instrumentation and mix for this song are perfect and feels cohesive and supports the feeling very well. The guitar tone is gritty and textured, and I love it.

Constructive Comments: There really isn’t anything I would change about this track. It’s really great. Vocals would probably detract from the sound of this song for me, and changing the arrangement would probably also detract from this song. I could see this fitting easily into a movie with a retro vibe, possibly in a montage or chase scene. Well done.

Broadjam Artist: Jeff Maguire
Song: Last Free Man In America

Reviewer: Randal Dunkle

Positive Comments: I really like the lyrics and the sound of the drums – I also like the sound of the keyboards, sounds a little like Springsteen.

Constructive Comments: I like the song, the recording is a bit rough and the voice is just a little too raspy but I do like the lyrics and the hook – best wishes!

Broadjam Artist: Floyd Kelly
Song: Hope for More

Reviewer: Randal Dunkle

Positive Comments: I like the sound of the keyboards and the drums as well – very peaceful soothing song, takes me back to happier times.

Constructive Comments: Very good song, I like the sound of the instruments however, I wish that it was a bit longer and for some reason I would like to hear some ocean waves crashing in the background – best wishes!

Broadjam Artist: Tristyn Leach
Song: Company for Your Soul

Reviewer: Four Day Beard

Positive Comments: The lead vocal delivery is my favorite part of this song. Very unique style. It colors the feeling of the song in a way that makes it interesting and unique. It reminds me of a cross between Leonard Cohen and The National, which are both important artists and two of my favorites. I also enjoy the background vocals and overall vibe of this song. I could imagine this song fitting nicely in a tv or movie montage or transition, opening or ending credits.

Constructive Comments: Reviews and criticism is always a little awkward coming from strangers who have only just heard the song once or twice without knowing the full context of the work. There is not much I would changed about this song, but if I had to pick something, I would say that the pacing and delivery of the lyrics during the chorus seems a little awkward and forced into the space. Simply dropping the word “really” from the line “When all you really need’s some company for your soul” would make it flow more easily without changing the meaning or feel too much. All-in all this is a great song and I wouldn’t really change much about it. well done!

Broadjam Artist: Jay Paperz
Song: U Dont Know

Reviewer: LaQuinn

Positive Comments: I like its a party song.

Constructive Comments: Good work keep it up

Broadjam Artist: Keith Burgess
Song: PEOPLE….Get Ready

Reviewer: LaQuinn

Positive Comments: This was a shoe in for me because this is my vibe. I would love to make music with them.

Constructive Comments: Keep making bangers and lets link up one day.

Broadjam Artist: Denis Hackett
Song: Is There a Light

Reviewer: LaQuinn

Positive Comments: I like the instrumentation and wording.

Constructive Comments: Keep it up and falsetto more!!!

Broadjam Artist: Bobby Caputo
Song: It’s You I

Reviewer: LaQuinn

Positive Comments: I like it. Its a delightful song thats straight to the point.

Constructive Comments: Keep up the good work.