Month: February 2017

Broadjam Artist: Floyd Kelly
Song: Sepia’s Waltz

Reviewer: Regan Onufry Ryzuk

Positive Comments: I requested to review a classical piece of music. This is not in that vain whatsoever so I cannot comment on the quality or of this music.

Constructive Comments: I requested to review a classical piece of music. This is not in that vain whatsoever so I cannot comment on the quality or of this music.

Broadjam Artist: Patrick E. Muth
Song: BEFORE THE WORLD STOPS SPINNIN!

Reviewer: Regan Onufry Ryzuk

Positive Comments: The piano is too loud so one cannot hear the lyrics clearly.

Constructive Comments: Cannot really rate it fairly without even hearing the lyrics. The production sounds like it’s live in a club recorded on the cheap. How is this supposed to be in the classical genre?

Broadjam Artist: Joseph Cirello
Song: Strings

Reviewer: Andy John

Positive Comments: Catchy tune, would be a great modern country ala Keith Urban.

Constructive Comments: The lyrics are hooky and good.

Broadjam Artist: Zeiko
Song: Evolutionary Tendencies II

Reviewer: Kathyjo Varco

Positive Comments: Real nice up beat vibe. Takes me to the club where you can dance all night. Like the spoken word as a nice layer for mystery and intrigue. I like the the way it ends too with the low boom. That adds gravity to the light and airy feeling to the tracks. Good job with that. Hoping to hear more from you in the future 🙂

Constructive Comments: The overall mix and production are good. but I wish the spoken word had more of a story behind it instead of just the statement. Consider telling a story with the words. It may bring even more strength to the track and give people something else to hang onto. You might also want to revisit the arrangement. I appreciate the flow but hard to anticipate the “release”, meaning, that moment when you know something’s coming. The fun is in the “wait for it” aspect. I hope this helps in some way.

Broadjam Artist: Randal Dunkle
Song: Jeanie

Reviewer: Jeff Maguire

Positive Comments: Lou reed meets Jonathan Richman and the modern Lovers.

Constructive Comments: I reviewed this once before, don’t know how I got it again, same deal. Super cool song and idea, guitar has a raw but very authentic late 60’s psychedelic sound, very similar to some stuff done by Sterling Morrison in Velvet underground. drums ” really ” suck.

Broadjam Artist: Jeff Maguire
Song: Dirty Mama

Reviewer: Kathyjo Varco

Positive Comments: Hey! Thanks for letting it out there. I’m guessing this is for foreground music. I can see it fitting into a movie. I appreciate the live musicianship. Don’t get hear a lot of that these days. Thanks for that. I think the mix is not bad, as well as the overall production. Nice job on that as well. Like the uptempo of the rhythm as well. It’s a fun feel good instrumental.

Constructive Comments: The rhythm is pretty good, but at the first break, you might benefit from smoothing that out. Also, consider building the music. Right now, all the instruments come in at the same time. Maybe, give each section time to breath before introducing another element. you’ll find in doing this, your song will have more dynamics. Good luck out here 🙂 I hope my words were helpful!!

Broadjam Artist: RICARDO ALONSO
Song: Mi Mano

Reviewer: Gladstone Avenue

Positive Comments: No question this has a great sound, good vocals and nice arrangement. Really well produced and a great sound. Nice music bridge.

Constructive Comments: I have nothing to add beyond my positive comments.

Broadjam Artist: Glenda Jackson
Song: I’ll Follow Jesus

Reviewer: Lisa Vivienne

Positive Comments: Lovely song! loads of potential with great vocals. Vocalist has a great sounding voice. Well Done!

Constructive Comments: I love the message of the song,and I understand what the vocalist is trying to say, just thought lyrics need a bit more rhythm.Over all, very well done, lovely!

Broadjam Artist: Chet Nichols
Song: Out Of The Blue (#1 New Age/Alternative/Religious)

Reviewer: Lisa Vivienne

Positive Comments: The concept of this song has loads of potential

Constructive Comments: The song has very little structure with only slight definition between chorus and verses making it seem repetitive and drawn out. Make the chorus stand out from the verses, I think this will give that extra pull!I also found that I could not hear the lyrics clearly in some areas because of vocal diction. I get the impression that the song is not quite finished and that you may still be working on it.Keep going, Lyrics are great and I understand the message you are trying to convey.

Broadjam Artist: Kate Carpenter
Song: She Still Sings

Reviewer: Lisa Vivienne

Positive Comments: So lovely and uplifting! A great song to encourage us when things are not going so well. So much spiritual depth! Well done!!

Constructive Comments: Vocals a little pitchy in some parts but nothing major!good job!Well done!