Month: February 2017

Broadjam Artist: Signal 30
Song: Out of Orbit (Instrumental)

Reviewer: Floyd Kelly

Positive Comments: Strips of licorice, orange candies sublime and frosty thingamajiggies with a twist of lime. Icing, frosting, gooey glazes galore. Fondues a la electronica – and – meringue syntho-gooeys make me want more. Go on a sweet tooth electronic musical journey with this Broadjam artist track.

Constructive Comments: The unique note/melody is very nice. In my opinion only, I think the beat could have been bolder. The melody line being played by the Rhodes/keypad seems to need another instrument answering back – on the downside of the hook I think. I think if a remix is ever done on this, opening up the beat/percussion for more depth would be nice. Bringing out that piano playing lowly in the back would be interesting. I think the Rhodes piano needs more dynamics in the performance. The ending needs a better fade-out. Please remember, until now, we have never heard this and don’t know where it comes from. We hope you have a good day.

Broadjam Artist: Chip Salerno
Song: Benevolence

Reviewer: Floyd Kelly

Positive Comments: I like this piece of unique electronic ambient music which also fits in the New Age genre. Very pleasing and relaxing. I like the chosen instruments. Everything is spot-on with this truly interesting piece of calming music. I listened to this several times in my review – because it’s good. Recommended!

Constructive Comments: We gave the personnel in the “Constructive Comments” Department the day off. We hope you enjoy your day.

Broadjam Artist: HarryBudini
Song: Beyonc Megahit

Reviewer: Floyd Kelly

Positive Comments: This fine electronic splishy splashy number is perfect for when I’m trying out new spring outfits and taking splishy splashy selfies on a Friday night when my BFF can’t come over. Mom says she likes this too … she says this music reminds her of the 60’s when she used to do her hair really big and spend nights making sequin designs on bell bottom jeans.

Constructive Comments: This is a unique piece of music making it difficult to give comments. The recording is nice, the chosen instruments all work together. It’s not often I hear an synthesized orchestra-hit used as part of a musical motif. In this case, it works. 🙂 I hope you have a great day and keep making electronic!

Broadjam Artist: Zeiko
Song: Evolutionary Tendencies II

Reviewer: Gladstone Avenue

Positive Comments: Not my fav genre, but I have to say I enjoyed listening.

Constructive Comments: No comments are needed for this effort. Very nice!

Broadjam Artist: Scott Tingley
Song: Half The Night

Reviewer: Gladstone Avenue

Positive Comments: Quality song and production. By now, I know who is singing this song, but that is a good thing. I do fresh reviews regardless. Always a fun twist to the songs from this artist. . I love the simple things about this artists music. Fun, instrumentals always good, nice work on the lyrics and thank God…the vocals always on key. Song does not linger but ends JUST at the right time.

Constructive Comments: No negative comments.

Broadjam Artist: Kate Carpenter
Song: Chicken in the Pan

Reviewer: Gladstone Avenue

Positive Comments: Interesting country song. Song is pretty well done, nice vocals and backing. The music bridge is nicely done. I’m always looking for something fresh, and this is. Female vocalist is quite good. Like the break in the song with the clapping. Nice break. Cute ending.

Constructive Comments: Though i like this fun song, I do think it might be a little long. But in live performance—maybe not. Nicely done!

Broadjam Artist: Chet Nichols
Song: The Apocalypse (#1 New Age-Religious)

Reviewer: Lisa Vivienne

Positive Comments: I like the concept of the song, it has loads of potential. Gives a strong message about a place people don’t want to go to.Ultimately we have two choices, walk with Christ or Welcome to the Abyss… at least that is how I interpreted your song?

Constructive Comments: I felt that that melody lacked a bit of emotion. Differentiating between verses and choruses help us to hear the message clearly. Some words I was not able to hear due to vocal diction.Keep it up! Well done !

Broadjam Artist: Gladstone Avenue
Song: Trying To Say Goodbye

Reviewer: Peter Toussaint

Positive Comments: The intro eases us into the song. When the piano comes in I hear that The song has got nice melody lines. The lead piano is well playedThe subtle guitar in the song works very well. Did I mention the melody lines? I’ve played the song a few times now and they have wormed their way into my brain…My reference would be Chariots of Fire by Vangelis

Constructive Comments: I think a less simplistic bass line would improve this song a lot. The “delay piano” in the first verse is a bit overbearing for me. This also goes for the strings, they could have been mixed a little bit further back. Overall, I think it’s a good instrumental song that with some little tweaking would be outstanding

Broadjam Artist: Peter Toussaint
Song: Moonlight

Reviewer: Scott Tingley

Positive Comments: Intro is well arranged in a slow and eclectic way that allows a nice lead in to the guitar. A simply fabulous melody is meticulously picked and played off the fret board of an outstanding electric guitar and player. They radio sounding synth line is nicely woven beneath in subtle fashion and works very well in the song.

Constructive Comments: If I had a tune this nice, I would work more to strengthen the percussion and bass line. There is a lot there that could be happening…a stronger bass guitar line could answer some of the lead guitar notes and the drummer could correspond with a few nice rolls and fills. That would really take this song over the top.

Broadjam Artist: Charlie Shock
Song: Sinking (performed by MAGDALENA)

Reviewer: Peter Toussaint

Positive Comments: The first thing that hits me is the great production, beautiful The voice reference I had at first is Tori Amos (but then more guitar than piano 🙂 )Clever vocal melody over the verse chord progression The modulation on the solo works very well and the continuation after in the modulation makes that you actually hardly notice the song went into it

Constructive Comments: Oh man, what constructive comments can I put in here? It’s hard to find fault in this song. I love the team work in the verse between guitar and organ, harmonies are absolutely on par. The guitar solo is not too flashy (as a guitarist I would always love to see a little more “action” but the song doesn’t call for it).