Month: February 2017

Broadjam Artist: Dave Haddad (CenterPeace)
Song: Falling Deeper

Reviewer: Tom Reardon

Positive Comments: I really love the vocalist. She’s perfect for the song. The tones and textures of the music are really beautiful. There’s so many things going on in the song and they all work very well together. Being a Pink Floyd fan, I really like the dreamy synth parts and the cool stutter sax and horn parts.

Constructive Comments: My favorite song of the night. I really think that you have something special here. There’s so many different parts, it’s like a bunch of songs all blended into one perfect smoothie.

Broadjam Artist: Fred Kimmel
Song: Always Beautiful

Reviewer: Tom Reardon

Positive Comments: Very nice intro. – Cool tones in the guitar and bass. Can really feelthe vibration. Musical interlude at 1:50 is really killer.The song has a Jimmy Eat World feel to it in some parts.

Constructive Comments: Would have like hear the drums more consistently in the mix. Some parts can be heard very clearly but, the volume is a little too lowin some spots. I’m being a little picky here, but other than that I think you have a really great song.

Broadjam Artist: Charlie Shock
Song: WORLD BY STORM

Reviewer: Tom Reardon

Positive Comments: Great song. I really liked the feel. Upbeat and fun. Harmonies bring the song to life. Nice tone on the drums. Lyrics are effective.I like the vocal effects, they fit the song very well.

Constructive Comments: I found myself wanting more. If you could add another verse, it would get you closer to the 3:20 sweet spot. Great work, nice tune, I think you might be on the verge of something good.

Broadjam Artist: Bill Dake
Song: Looney Toons

Reviewer: Randal Dunkle

Positive Comments: I love the lead vocals sounds so good, I like the keyboards as well. Sound a little like James Brown.

Constructive Comments: I really like this song, but the weird sounding special effects on the keyboard especially at the beginning of the song needs to be taken out and replaced with just a soft piano – best wishes!

Broadjam Artist: Chet Nichols
Song: The Blue (#1 BJ: New Age)

Reviewer: Denis Hackett

Positive Comments: Well done, lovely song. Love the lyrics, really well written and structured. Could be a hit in the right place, i.e. if used in a movie, which would bring it the attention it deserves.

Constructive Comments: The only change I would make is the somewhat repetitive drumbeat in the background. It distracts the listener somewhat from an otherwise top quality tune. Well done.

Broadjam Artist: Kate Carpenter
Song: Preacher’s Wife Blues

Reviewer: Denis Hackett

Positive Comments: Interesting song. Somewhat unusual or perhaps a better phrase would be original. Catchy and memorable, I could see this song easily fitting into musical theatre, in fact I think it would be prefect for that scene.

Constructive Comments: Good tune, catchy end enjoyable. Well done.

Broadjam Artist: Nigel Barrett
Song: Charlie

Reviewer: Denis Hackett

Positive Comments: Nice tune. Strong instrumentation, good balance and structure, like the brass. Could easily fit to a movie score, or an advertisement. Fresh and vibrant good work.

Constructive Comments: This tune doesn’t need even constructive criticism. It is a professional piece well structured and performed.

Broadjam Artist: FRED GROSS
Song: The High Road

Reviewer: Denis Hackett

Positive Comments: Nice tune. Pleasant and easy to listen to. Could probably do with a little more variation.

Constructive Comments: Not a bad tune, could use some highlights to emphasise different parts. But overall a nice tune with no obvious isues.

Broadjam Artist: George Molden
Song: We need it

Reviewer: Randal Dunkle

Positive Comments: Very good sounding song, I really like the trumpet and the keyboard – great beat as well.

Constructive Comments: I really like this song however, it is not long enough – I think I would add some lyrics and drums as well – best wishes!

Broadjam Artist: Salt Panic Music
Song: Cycle of Change

Reviewer: Douglas Branson aka dB+1

Positive Comments: The beginning is really nicely layered. Not saying modern rock to me yet. Melodic and sweet instrumentation. Digging the rich strings. WOw 3:20 guitar leaps in with purpose and my senses are alive. Ok modern Rock – maybe progressive – why put in category. I am a fan – excellent guitar. This one is a film soundtrack or tv backing track. Well crafted and enjoyable.

Constructive Comments: Everything is here – and not just another modern rock angst boy song. (Not that there is anything wrong with them – grin!). Looking forward to hearing more from this artist, and seeing who the guitarist is. THANK YOU