Month: January 2017

Broadjam Artist: Tristyn Leach
Song: Hurts Like Hell

Reviewer: Stars of Light

Positive Comments: That clean guitar tone is phenomenal! I love it. The singer reminds me of the guy from Cracker rough and gritty, yet easy on the ears. The wideness of the mix is very pleasing to listen to. Well-made track.

Constructive Comments: The drums are a bit low in the mix.

Broadjam Artist: Chet Nichols
Song: Desert Christmas

Reviewer: Stars of Light

Positive Comments: I like that it’s piano driven, because I like that instrument. It also has a nice calm feel to it, which makes me want to put it on in the background while I do various activities. It seems like a good song to fall asleep to, which is not an insult at all. It just has that calming effect to it.

Constructive Comments: Maybe adding in a couple more instruments to make it slightly more interesting.

Broadjam Artist: Signal 30
Song: American Greed, American Creed

Reviewer: Tom Reardon

Positive Comments: I like the section change at around 1:50. Good transition. The song has a real 70’s rock flavor to it. The guitar overshadows the keys a little bit, might want to adjust the volumes so you can clearly hear all the parts.

Constructive Comments: The lyrics are catchy and go great with the some. I think some harmonies might bring out the song even more. Great work!

Broadjam Artist: Uncle Spider & The Electric Dirt Clods
Song: Morning Commute.. Need Coffee / A Commercial

Reviewer: Tom Reardon

Positive Comments: Very upbeat feel to the music. Just getting into it and then it was done. I like the vibe that the song gives but was left wanting more.

Constructive Comments: Consider making it into a whole song, with this being one of the sections. Or there’s always trying to get a 30 second spot in a commercial. Nice work!

Broadjam Artist: FRED GROSS
Song: With You

Reviewer: Tom Reardon

Positive Comments: Reminds me of the 70’s when we had great music. I love the simplistic nature of the song. Great guitar work, nice tone on the leads.

Constructive Comments: I would consider making the vocals a little louder so they are sitting on top of the mix. Maybe even panning them a slightly right or left in certain sections, so you can hear them distinctly. I really like the song and the feel that it gives. It’s good for just chilling out.

Broadjam Artist: Fred Kimmel
Song: Into You

Reviewer: Tom Reardon

Positive Comments: The song has an 80’s feel to it with the really cool synth sounds. I like the groove and the arrangement.

Constructive Comments: Might want to consider bringing up the volume of the vocals in the verses. It was hard to hear the words in some parts. I really enjoyed the song. Great job!

Broadjam Artist: RICARDO ALONSO
Song: Erase Un Ayer (It Was Yesterday)

Reviewer: Tom Reardon

Positive Comments: Song has a good feel to it. At first I thought it was easy listening music and then it took off and starting rocking out.

Constructive Comments: Consider adding a vocal track to bring out the emotion of the song. Nice work!

Broadjam Artist: Paul Winter
Song: I’ve Been Thinking about You Son

Reviewer: Randal Dunkle

Positive Comments: I really love the sound of the lead vocals and the feel of the song. The lyrics are really good and sung with passion with a tragic ending that’s very touching.

Constructive Comments: Very good sounding song – the only thing I would change is the continual guitar picking that picks over the same notes over and over – I think it needs to be changed – best wishes!

Broadjam Artist: Charlie Shock
Song: THE WAY LIFE GOES

Reviewer: Randal Dunkle

Positive Comments: Beautiful lead singer vocals, great lyrics as well. I really like the sound of the drums and the mix of the instruments as well.

Constructive Comments: I really like this song, the only thing I would change is the lead guitar solo because it’s not needed is just too busy, remove the solo lead guitar and it will sound much better – best wishes!

Broadjam Artist: Bob Nesom
Song: There and Back Again (As I slip Away)

Reviewer: Randal Dunkle

Positive Comments: I really like the lead vocals, I also love the sound of the drums and the mix and the backing vocals.

Constructive Comments: Very good song, I really think the song would sound better with no backing vocals at the last part of the song – best wishes!