Month: January 2017

Broadjam Artist: Brenda Craven
Song: Fly Away

Reviewer: Floyd Kelly

Positive Comments: I am a coffee expert – I love coffee! I really dig this kind of traditional electronic dance music because it get’s me into the groove with my coffee drinking – I drink it all day! I get much done! I’m wanting an espresso after hearing this piece of music.

Constructive Comments: There is not an introduction to this piece I think it needs one to set the environment for the listener. The piano could use some work in EQ/Mixing to bring it to life a little more. There seems to be a “scratchiness” to the recording I think a re-mix would take this to another level. Having listened to this twice in my review yes, I think this piece could go through another EQ pass to get it more clearer. I think the drums could use a real sample to give this piece more authenticity so-to-speak And, please remember, we have never heard this before now and we don’t know the artist or where or how it was recorded. We are just nobodies out in the world who are reviewing all kinds of music. The first part of this review is meant in good fun – just some imagery to give music more visuals. Have a great day today!

Broadjam Artist: Planck Time Productions
Song: Marooned Between the Stars

Reviewer: Floyd Kelly

Positive Comments: I like to play this kind of electronic ambient music when I am doing my tax returns, walking down long empty halls or, for when I’m doodling on a piece of paper. Billy sais he will put this on his playlist for when he practices his magic show.

Constructive Comments: There’s not too much to go on here. This is electronic ambient – so it’s kind of on it’s own. The motif is interesting but doesn’t seem to go anywhere. I know this is a short piece, maybe another mix a little big longer would be nice. This reminds me of Blade Runner in a way. Please remember, I’m just a nobody somewhere out in the world and have never heard this before. We played this three times in our review. We hope you have a great day today!

Broadjam Artist: Marilyn Hall
Song: JOY (Electronic)

Reviewer: Floyd Kelly

Positive Comments: Ooh … nice! This electronica musical piece has a nice sharp and bold beat with some nice transitional musical phrases soft keypads and an presents a curiosity that is almost indicative of a new age style. A merging of electronica and some new age almost. I like it.

Constructive Comments: I took off marks mostly because of the synth-kick drum – a realistic kick drum would kick this up a notch if you ever do a re-mix. Some really nice musical phrases and instruments are in this track I think with a better kick drum/beat, this would be fantastic. I like how within this piece, in parts, the artist breaks out into the instruments. I found the blip rhythm in the middle of this piece detracting from the potential of this entire piece. And, please remember, these are just thoughts of a nobody out in the world somewhere and we have never heard this before now. I hope you have a great day today!

Broadjam Artist: CyclopsCow
Song: F

Reviewer: Floyd Kelly

Positive Comments: I like to listen to this kind of music when I am sauteeing onions, kneading bread dough or making up a flaky crust for my delicious pies. This would also be good music for when I’m re-organizing my DVD collection, checking the smoke detectors once a month or for those special moments when I’m looking in the mirror, trying out new hair styles just for fun.

Constructive Comments: There’s not too much to go on here. The piece is long and there seems to be just a rhythm – which is not bad. I think if a re-mix is ever done on this perhaps some changes in the EQ for more dynamics and more instruments added would be nice. I am a funny and nice person in real life and I had to come up with something in the first part of this review – it’s just something different for visuals and is meant in good spirits. Have a great day today!

Broadjam Artist: N.Jones, Music Designer (Protilius Productions)
Song: A return to primal (2011 Rage)

Reviewer: Floyd Kelly

Positive Comments: This is perfect music for me. I put my headphones on, a big white canvas is before me and I get to splash paint all over the canvas! Splash, throw! Splash! Splash! I use all kinds of colors, splashing paint everywhere. Anyways, this would make good music for my creations.

Constructive Comments: This is a very electronic and industrial piece – perfect. Love that violin coming in, gluing phrases together. We listened to this twice in our review. Cool beans. Have a great day today.

Broadjam Artist: Fred Kimmel
Song: Rainy Town (featuring Sali Oguri)

Reviewer: Floyd Kelly

Positive Comments: This is a smooth electronic dance song with a female vocalist – singing about things. This is good music to groove to when you have some down-time.

Constructive Comments: To be honest, I could not understand anything the vocalist is saying. And, I’m awake after a full night’s sleep, had my coffee, so my “ears” aren’t tired. It is hard to understand what she is singing mic placement? Dunno. I think the beat to this is good for this style the reverb is all good – it’s just the vocals. And please remember, these are just the opinions of one person somewhere out in the world and we have never heard this before. We listened to this twice before writing anything to give our ears a chance to adjust to the recording. Wishing you a good day.

Broadjam Artist: Uncle Spider & The Electric Dirt Clods
Song: It’s Your Turn Now / Blues Rock

Reviewer: Margie & Art Corey, S. & A. Corey

Positive Comments: The song is quite unique, good guitar work and nice piano chops!! The hook is interesting…has an almost early Beatles feel. Since there are no lyrics….it’s hard too comment further, but still a very interesting approach to a musical composition………Let’s hear more!!!

Constructive Comments: I would say……try to better your recording techniques…but,that may in some way, take away from the earthy feel of the song??? I’m not really sure what to say…….Always do what you like, and forget about the critics……my best advice! But maybe heed a few suggestions….just for Shits & Giggles……

Broadjam Artist: Smokin Joe Pilloud
Song: Bad Santa

Reviewer: Margie & Art Corey, S. & A. Corey

Positive Comments: Love the Blues in this tune…..incredible arrangement, Killer vocal and instrumentation!!! Wowza, this just doesn’t get any better!! Praise the Lord…this song may just save my soul!! Super job…very unconventional Christmas Song…..way to go!!! 100 Stars for this jewel………

Constructive Comments: Ain’t nothing wrong with this composition, just more people need to hear it!! Great Job………

Broadjam Artist: Sam Cooper
Song: TIME TO PARTY

Reviewer: Hank Thomas

Positive Comments: This is fun!

Constructive Comments: Nothing to add, I kinda like it.

Broadjam Artist: Bob Bentley
Song: Demons In Your Darkness

Reviewer: Hank Thomas

Positive Comments: Awesome Song. Lyrics are top-notch, melody, everything about it screams “Put me in a movie”. 5 stars.

Constructive Comments: Nothing to add here Bob. You nailed it!Hank