Month: March 2017

Broadjam Artist: George Molden
Song: Picture Perfect

Reviewer: Nigel Barrett

Positive Comments: Great groove at the beginning. Reminded me a lot of Juicy Fruit by Mtume. Right up my street. Then it kicked into some SOS Band. Love it.

Constructive Comments: None to add but would love to hear the vocal version. Will have to go search it out!

Broadjam Artist: Sam Cooper
Song: DANCE TO JAMES BROWN (featuring Ashley E. Norton)

Reviewer: Nigel Barrett

Positive Comments: Great vocal performance on this. Like the lyrical content.

Constructive Comments: Some instrumentation left it feeling a little more Country than RnB! Whilst the programming/playing is off the wall, which I like, for me it lacks a comprehensive back beat to hold it all together. Plus if you are going for the James Brown tribute track it would be great to hear some brass stabs, and lose the pedal steel!

Broadjam Artist: Marilyn Hall
Song: PARK RIDE (Electronic)

Reviewer: Floyd Kelly

Positive Comments: Giant dancing teddy bears doing a jiggle and a waddle over pink clover hills – with misty clouds of sugar sprinkles filling the air. A whimsical flamingo walks by while Mrs. Johnson smiles bigly and brightly on this sugary rainbow day. Oh, this electronic music sets the beat and the fun sound for whimsical stories and meringue-topped pies.

Constructive Comments: When I first played this, I wasn’t too interested as the music continued I eventually got into it. I played it again. I had fun listening to this – bigly. So, with that in mind, I’m not gonna toss any shade. Nice hook! Have a great day.

Broadjam Artist: FRED GROSS
Song: You and Me (Weathering the Storm)

Reviewer: Floyd Kelly

Positive Comments: This is cool music for relaxation. I found this in the New Age – Health genre. This would be nice to hear on a “The Weather Channel” segment or similar media. I really liked the placement of the instruments in the sound field.

Constructive Comments: This reminds me of a good ol’ fashioned jam session. I think the flute could have been better EQd for presence. I really liked the stereo with the guitars. When the flute comes into the mix I think the guitars should have been lowered in volume slightly to bring more attention to that instrument. I was hoping for another flute highlight later in the mix. We listened to this twice, it is nice. Have a great day.

Broadjam Artist: Norb Studelska/Upper Air Disturbance
Song: Calm Before the Storm

Reviewer: Floyd Kelly

Positive Comments: This is a beautifully crafted New Age piece of music which calls softly to me – to relax and be in the moment. The arrangement and refinement of the instruments are exquisite. This is highly recommended for those of you into soft, easy-listening peaceful music.

Constructive Comments: The overworked personnel in the Official “Constructive Comments” Department have been given the week off. If you require further assistance, please contact your local authorities. Have a good day!

Broadjam Artist: Margie & Art Corey, S. & A. Corey
Song: Have Faith

Reviewer: Lisa Vivienne

Positive Comments: Good message in this song! Melody is re-freshing! Well done!

Constructive Comments: Could not hear all the lyrics being sung, otherwise overall this song has potential.

Broadjam Artist: Kevin Winkel
Song: O Come, O Come Emmanuel

Reviewer: Lisa Vivienne

Positive Comments: Such a beautiful and thought provoking song! The melody is so beautiful! Love it!

Constructive Comments: I would give the song a definitive ending as fading out is old fashioned, this is a lovely lovely song!

Broadjam Artist: Brenda Craven
Song: Worthy

Reviewer: Lisa Vivienne

Positive Comments: The song has good potential with a lovely message. Well done!

Constructive Comments: I found the lyrics too repetitive at times especially in the beginning. Vocals struggled with pitch issues and I could not always hear the words being sung.

Broadjam Artist: Chet Nichols
Song: The Spirits of Christmas (#1 Holiday Song)

Reviewer: Lisa Vivienne

Positive Comments: Good Christmas song for those who have lost the ones they love and miss especially at christmas! Good vocals and arrangement! Well done!

Constructive Comments: some lyrics seemed a little out of place but nothing serious, good job! Well done!

Broadjam Artist: Kate Carpenter
Song: Gotta Be a Doer

Reviewer: Lisa Vivienne

Positive Comments: Great Children’s song with a catchy melody! Children I am sure all over the world would love to sing to this song! Well done!

Constructive Comments: No constructive comments from me