Month: January 2017

Broadjam Artist: Tristyn Leach
Song: Battle Field ( instrumental)

Reviewer: Floyd Kelly

Positive Comments: I’m a sweeper. OK, I admit it. It’s all I do, all day, every day … all I do is sweep the floors. Well, mostly because it’s my job as janitor. I listen to funkadelic kind of music on my headphones when I’m just … sweeping … and sweeping – all night. This electronica music with it’s heavy beat and exotic transitions would be perfect for me tonight when I’m in the building all alone, just sweeping and sweeping. It’s hard to stay awake sometimes and this music will help keep me’s bliminy eyes open.

Constructive Comments: I think some of the mix on the drum elements could be improved to give more depth. There doesn’t seem to be a driving or backing bass component which is different. I like those exotic phrases played by the synth strings. I think that sweeper instrument in the intro could have been more present – just a thought. The beat seems to be off in parts. There seems to be a “centeredness” about this regarding the possible sound field experience – meaning, if you ever do a remix on this – reverb and stereo and panning combined would give this piece a new dynamic and fill the sound field for the listener. Please remember, until now I have never heard this and know nothing about the artist, the creators of this piece or the environment it was created in. The imagery provided in the first part is in good spirits. Have a great day today!

Broadjam Artist: Signal 30
Song: Spoiled Food

Reviewer: Floyd Kelly

Positive Comments: I like to listen to this kind of music when I am making taffy or firing up the cotton candy machine. I also like music like this when I am re-arranging the furniture or for when I’m looking for cheese puffs between the sofa cushions. This is a traditional electronica track with a 80’s style beat and synthesizers. My bro, Cleg says he likes this kind of music when he’s practicing his calamari juggling act.

Constructive Comments: This seems to be an electronic electronica! Hey, it’s electronic – so celebrate it right!?! My first part of this review is meant in good fun because I’m humorous in real life. You seem to have all the basic elements going on for this genre and style so I just say keep on going. My family listened to this twice during the review. Have a great day today!

Broadjam Artist: Black Diamonds
Song: Lurking in the…

Reviewer: Sandra Ada

Positive Comments: Great vocals and great lyrics. I like the overlaying and how much is going on here, its certainly entertaining and not boring.

Constructive Comments: I found the beat tempo’s didnt match up perfectly in some instances but easy to fix. Otherwise really liked it.

Broadjam Artist: J Edna Mae Thomas
Song: Deal with the Devil

Reviewer: Sandra Ada

Positive Comments: I love everything about this.. The voice is fantastic. The Piano is well done and sounds beautiful. Definitely see this on the radio or used in media for sure. Great job.

Constructive Comments: Not much to add here. I loved it.

Broadjam Artist: SRJ
Song: Taken In

Reviewer: Floyd Kelly

Positive Comments: Like the lady sings “it’s the way you move”… yep, this electronic house track will have you and Billy and Greg and Gina and Stephen taking turns grooving on the dance floor. This piece has a heavy bass beat and a haunting vocal with some nice backing, perfect for a Friday night with friends on the dance floor.

Constructive Comments: I took off marks under lyrics and recording because I had a hard time understanding some of the vocals. This track has all the necessary elements for a nice groove at the club. Other than that this is a groovy track. Please remember, I have not listened to this before and know nothing about the artist, creators or environment of the recording. I wish you success and happy 2017.

Broadjam Artist: Denis Hackett
Song: Some Other Day

Reviewer: Mark R. Harris

Positive Comments: congrats man…very well written tune…every aspect of the tune i dug…would love to hear more…cheers

Constructive Comments: i have no criticisms at all….

Broadjam Artist: FRED GROSS
Song: Wide Awake

Reviewer: Mark R. Harris

Positive Comments: i liked the general overall vibe of the tune…

Constructive Comments: i would do a re-mix if possible…lower the guitar and try to compress it little bit…bring the drums up a bit if possible…my advice, keep writing!

Broadjam Artist: Uncle Spider & The Electric Dirt Clods
Song: To My Love / Soundtrack

Reviewer: Mark R. Harris

Positive Comments: i really enjoyed listening this…. very pleasing to the ear…sets a very nice mood…

Constructive Comments: i was going to suggest additional instruments, but after listening, it really doesn’t need anything else…would love to hear more…

Broadjam Artist: Uncle Spider & The Electric Dirt Clods
Song: Mark 5

Reviewer: Floyd Kelly

Positive Comments: I like to listen to this kind of music when I’m relaxing about the house going about my daily routine. This is an electronic ambient piece that has a smooth guitar backing. My sister says she likes this kind of music when she’s studying or just pondering on things. Stephen says he likes this kind of music when he’s working on his snowmobile.

Constructive Comments: I think that electric snare? is a little repetitive. It sounds good at the beginning of the musical piece but then starts to sound predictable and eventually, the ear grows tired. I think more should be added to that percussion element. I think some elements of this mix could have come to the fore a little more to give the piece more dynamics – especially with that nice guitar line. Please remember, when I do reviews, I have no idea who this is or where the music came from or how it was created. With ambient music, the mental imagery is left to the listener – which is cool. I listened to this twice in my review. I hope you have a great day today.

Broadjam Artist: Nigel Barrett
Song: my electric face

Reviewer: Floyd Kelly

Positive Comments: There is this man singing in this electronic dance musical – he doesn’t want me to touch his electric face. But sir, you have a fly on your forehead! I am not touching this man’s electric face because in the song he says if I do, he’ll eat my face. Sorry dude, but I’m too ugly to be munching on. Umm, sir, there’s a fly on your forehead.

Constructive Comments: This is a strange piece of music. The genre is electronic but with the vocals – it threw me off. Not quite sure about the storyline presented in the vocals – I made the best of it by being funny in the first part of my review. This is one of those pieces that I don’t know what to do with due to it’s uniqueness. I listened twice before writing anything so my ear is adjusted to your sound. It’s definitely electronic with the same styled motif and all-in-all the elements and vocals all together create a familiar sound that is pleasant. And, please remember, I have never heard this before until just now and I know nothing about the creators or environment in which this is created. I hope you have a great day today!