Month: January 2017

Broadjam Artist: Keith Burgess
Song: Keep On Jumpin’

Reviewer: Christian Leslie

Positive Comments: I like the funky guitar riff played against the beat. I think the song has potential to be something greater.

Constructive Comments: The guitar riff is cool but after about 20 seconds, the song gets stuck because it doesn’t really go anywhere arrangement wise. I think the song would benefit from a few chord changes, some additional instrumentation, and a better mix to break the monotony. The “hook” section changes thing up a little but doesn’t lift the energy level/ With instrumentals, you always have to keep things interesting since there are no lyrics. It’s a challenge but it can be done. good luck.

Broadjam Artist: Signal 30
Song: Turn It Over

Reviewer: Christian Leslie

Positive Comments: Solid party song. The vocalist’s energy on the track is great. The song has potential.

Constructive Comments: In my opinion, the song can benefit from real horns and bass, or at least more realistic sounding samples. The horns especially are not convincing. Adding a few other elements and maybe updating the drum sounds as well can go a long way to making this song sound more contemporary. Lyrically, although it’s fun, there’s nothing interesting or new. Think of maybe adding a twist on the concept so to make the song stand out.

Broadjam Artist: Uncle Spider & The Electric Dirt Clods
Song: But If You Should Change Your Mind / R&B

Reviewer: Christian Leslie

Positive Comments: I think I can get a sense of what they were going for here with the overall arrangement. I think the song has potential with the right tweaks.

Constructive Comments: The production and arrangement need some work. Some interesting chord changes, maybe adding in some other instruments, etc. But the song has some potential.

Broadjam Artist: Earl.C.Webb
Song: WHO’S GONNA ROCK MY WORLD

Reviewer: Christian Leslie

Positive Comments: Good Blues/R&B vibe.

Constructive Comments: Although the overall song was good, it sounds kind of dated. I would suggest updating the instrumentation and other production elements to give it an updated feel

Broadjam Artist: Tristyn Leach
Song: Rich Man ( with Frank Radice)

Reviewer: Bob Higgs

Positive Comments: Great vocal and lyrics of high intelligence. Nice strings. Pleasant sentiment.

Constructive Comments: Drags a bit in that it doesn’t really reach a climax of music or words, so I’m not sure the tv guys will buy it. Nice though.

Broadjam Artist: Bob Nesom
Song: Happiness

Reviewer: Bob Higgs

Positive Comments: Nice vibe.

Constructive Comments: If the test of a great song is its re-playability I have to be honest and say I wasn’t moved to listen to this again as the tune is a bit generic. But it is perfectly nice.

Broadjam Artist: Jeff Ashbaker
Song: Bathing Beauties

Reviewer: Bob Higgs

Positive Comments: Pleasant chord changes with a strong male vocal.

Constructive Comments: Doesn’t really GRAB me as it’s so laid back, but also slightly forgettable. Nice effort.

Broadjam Artist: Laurence Watkins
Song: Your Call

Reviewer: Bob Higgs

Positive Comments: Love the cello. Has a Beatles feel. Nice chord changes.

Constructive Comments: Just needs a bit more PUNCH in the early part I feel- get to the hook if you want to pull ’em in. But the ‘mechanical’ vocal is good. Missing a CLIMAX.

Broadjam Artist: Chet Nichols
Song: When I Think About You (#1 Male Vocal)

Reviewer: Taylor and Leigh

Positive Comments: Definitely a country song. Gets to the grit of the song quickly, which is great. Some nice chord progressions. Use of the California Hills imagery is great. Love the lead solo bridge.

Constructive Comments: The lyric becomes a little over-used? maybe work on it not being too repetitive. Maybe drop one of the last chorus’s and bring the solo in sooner? Also I would try dropping the slide guitar from the start and introducing it a little later. I would also lower it in the mix, it sounds a little intrusive at it’s current level? You have a great voice with a fragility to it reminiscent of Johnny Cash.

Broadjam Artist: Sam Cooper
Song: HALF WAY THERE (Brian James-vocal)

Reviewer: Taylor and Leigh

Positive Comments: Very strong in it’s genre. Definitely country. I can hear Brad Paisley or Blake Shelton singing this. It has an accomplished vocal line so I can also hear a band such as Lady Antebellum performing this.

Constructive Comments: Nice intro. Gets to the vocal quickly which is great. Good Chorus with a good hook.