Month: January 2017

Broadjam Artist: Gary Mazzola
Song: BREATHE IN

Reviewer: Patrick E. Muth

Positive Comments: Nice overall sound!See Below!!

Constructive Comments: Everything s. pretty good except I don’t like the way the song lies down. This is a compression problem most of the time. Boy would I like a chance to mix this baby!It’s actually better at the end. at the first the horn is too blaring even tho it settles down.This nice song deserves a remix getting those BG singers to homgogonize like I know they can!Enjoy the chance to review this one!

Broadjam Artist: Chet Nichols
Song: Tangled Up In You (was #1 Broadjam: Folk-Rock)

Reviewer: Jeff Maguire

Positive Comments: Well arranged, charismatic vocals, very good recording, solid hook, market potential built into in every line.

Constructive Comments: Musically this is really quite good, performance, vocals, arrangement all very good, melody in the hook very strong. Lyrically I get the impression that the whole song is pretty much an excuse to rhyme ” tangled up in you ” with ” tangled up in blue “, I could be wrong, but that is my sense of it.Recording itself is great and listening was quite enjoyable.

Broadjam Artist: Uncle Spider & The Electric Dirt Clods
Song: A Slap on the Wrist /Blues Rock

Reviewer: Gary Mazzola

Positive Comments: wow nice rocker. love the driving force

Constructive Comments: This one seems to scream “Give me a vocal.” This could be and has major potential a hit i think with the right melody and vocal. I think it’s unfinished. Good luck . it really is good

Broadjam Artist: Fred Kimmel
Song: Jazz Bad

Reviewer: Floyd Kelly

Positive Comments: This is perfect music for taking overly dramatic selfies on a late Friday night. Also… I can definitely get into chowing down on a big submarine sandwich while I listen to this electronic music – in fact, I’m doing it right now! This fast-paced track is setting the pace as I devour this big sammich! Yummy! Because of the oddity and uniqueness of this track, this would also be good music to play in one of those fun-filled novelty stores found in shopping malls.

Constructive Comments: I took off marks in the recording and instrumentation because it seemed just a little thick in the low end. It’s not a big big deal though because the track is unique. A few spots, the drum or percussion could have changed up a little. That being said, I had fun reviewing this and listened 3 times. Have a great 2017!

Broadjam Artist: Marilyn Hall
Song: Transcendence-EDM

Reviewer: Floyd Kelly

Positive Comments: Go on an electronic groove journey featuring hi-stylin’ clapping in the back to help set a nice rhythm, a big bass with just enough oomph to make you wanna do a shindig while still seated. I’m feeling happy and chilled while listening to this nicely mixed set of synthesizers playing a clever little riff and a bold ambience that is perfect for getting into a good mood. This is nice music for making up after a fight with someone, or making big fudge sundaes for the family just for fun. Mom says she can get into a real groove – making lots of cotton candy at the local fairgrounds with this playing in our booth.

Constructive Comments: I liked this, played it four times before writing. It is well mixed and mastered and perfect for the electronic genre. I say don’t change anything. Besides, we have already sent all personnel home in our Complaints and Constructive Comments department – they needed a holiday. Have a great 2017!

Broadjam Artist: N.Jones, Music Designer (Protilius Productions)
Song: Cat fight (Rage 2012) Steve Turnidge master

Reviewer: Floyd Kelly

Positive Comments: I listen to all genres when I am reviewing music and today, I stumbled across this very electronic and very industrial high-powered piece of music that is quite reminiscent of long hair! Yep! Lots of long hair, thrashing about in a mosh pit perhaps, headbangers, sweat, hair, yep, still more hair and lots of black – these are all the words I could come up with about this piece that inspired me to get to thrashing about here in the studio with my labrador watching my craziness.

Constructive Comments: I say we highlight electronic industrial genre for the day with this piece of craftsmanship. We have officially given the week off to all personnel in the Complaints Department and Constructive Comments Departments. Have a great 2017!

Broadjam Artist: J Edna Mae Thomas
Song: Luminous

Reviewer: Jeff Roberts

Positive Comments: There’s a good bit of Sara Barailles and Regina Spektor here and maybe even a bit of Kate Bush. The piano work is deft and the vocals are really clear and delicate. I love the way you’ve arranged the backing vocals. What a nice piece and even though I’m making comparisons it feels original and fresh. Nice work!

Constructive Comments: Not sure about the hard panning on the vocals in the middle. I’m not quite getting the theme/message clearly enough the way it’s presented here. There’s a bit of raspiness around the vocals in the production.

Broadjam Artist: Jeff Maguire
Song: Dirty Mama

Reviewer: Jeff Roberts

Positive Comments: The beat and guitar with the Farfisa organ sound are very classic and cool. This could be Bowie, Elvis Costello, The Cramps, Nice Cave, etc. I really like that raucous beat.

Constructive Comments: This needs to be turned into a song but the start sure is good!

Broadjam Artist: Randal Dunkle
Song: Who’s gonna turn on a light

Reviewer: Jeff Roberts

Positive Comments: Randal, the king of Religious Rock!! I hear the concept, and it’s good even though the recording is rough. The vocal phrasing, melody and lyrics are really working well. This is a breakthrough in your work I think–there’s a sophistication here that’s new and very cool.

Constructive Comments: The drum track is rough and the bass is murky. The lead is really not very focused in the key and melody. But what you’ve done with the lyrics and melody is really cool!

Broadjam Artist: Kate Carpenter
Song: Flow Power Flow

Reviewer: Randal Dunkle

Positive Comments: Great Christian Song, I really like the beautiful vocals, sounds a lot like Ms. Kate, but not sure. I also like the harmonica solo towards the end of the song!

Constructive Comments: I love this song and all it’s energy, makes me want to get up and start moving to the music. The only thing I would change is the drum introduction, I think it would sound much better without the drum roll at the beginning. Other than that I think it’s a hit – best wishes!