Month: April 2017

Broadjam Artist: Jeff Maguire
Song: Time And Mercy

Reviewer: Kate Carpenter

Positive Comments: Nicely produced instrumental track. The bass player is the glue that pulls this whole piece together. Drums and keys add more interest to this song. All your musicians did a good job. I like the way the drummer changes things up from time to time.

Constructive Comments: I’ve never listened to anything in the “electronic downbeat” genre, so I this is my first introduction to your style of music. Make ending more gradual.

Broadjam Artist: Ford Alfonsi
Song: The New Orange

Reviewer: Kate Carpenter

Positive Comments: This song is a 5 star wow. It’s a political tirade against Donald Trump, actually respectfully and really well done. The lyrics are fresh, original, heartfelt and clever. Really good rhyming work (intellect/suspect bitch/rich) I am sure this would go over well in most liberal circles, but not at a Trump Rally.

Constructive Comments: I am a political conservative, but I have to say, I have a lot of respect for your song and what you’re saying. Not everyone who voted for Trump really approves of him. Like you say, the “careless words”…it’s frightening to think of what he might say or tweet next. The only thing I can do is pray for our country and its leaders and hope to God we’re not in for another world war. Keep up the great songwriting and may your voice be heard!

Broadjam Artist: Randal Dunkle
Song: Dear God

Reviewer: Kate Carpenter

Positive Comments: This song is a prayer, a plea for help from God to “help me through this tragedy.” A stream of consciousness song with a nice rock band instrumentation. Favorite lyric: The part about picking up the Bible and throwing away the whiskey. Everyone at some time experiences the loneliness and emptiness of which the songwriter sings. I like the gradual outro…nicely done.

Constructive Comments: Song doesn’t really have a definable chorus, rather a repetitive beginning “Dear God” which is okay, just different. Keep working on those vocals, Randal. Also I think the vocal needs a bit more gain in the mix. Your friend in FL, Mrs. Kate

Broadjam Artist: solagre music productions
Song: CREEPIN

Reviewer: Kate Carpenter

Positive Comments: This is a very passionate rap, obviously very current, very urban and well-produced. The a capella section at the end is very effective. Definitely a catchy hook.

Constructive Comments: I am not a big fan of most rap/hip hop music. Mainly because my mind cannot process the lyrics at the rate they are fired out. I need to go to the song’s page and actually read the lyrics to be able to evaluate them. This seemed fairly “clean” as far as rap goes…

Broadjam Artist: Dave Mason
Song: The Delightful Miss Morven McKerrell

Reviewer: Marc S. Pate

Positive Comments: You are very talented, especially since I suspect you are a one man band. Very nice. I like cranking it up sometimes, but always like listening to a nice melodic tune. Keep it up!

Constructive Comments: I really don’t have much here. You always wonder about what different instrumentation would sound like.

Broadjam Artist: Hartmut Oberdieck
Song: one step

Reviewer: Charlie Shock

Positive Comments: This is a very enjoyable and relaxing track to listen to. The musicianship is solid and the recording quality is top notch!!! Keep up the GREAT WORK!!!

Constructive Comments: I have nothing to criticize whatsoever- best of luck to you!!!

Broadjam Artist: Drew Hale
Song: Glory All Around

Reviewer: Randal Dunkle

Positive Comments: I really love the beginning of the song and the wonderful lead vocals. I also like the sound of the rhythm guitar and keyboards. The drums sound great and I like how they came in as I was writing the review – really joyful song! Sounds a little like Michael Smith.

Constructive Comments: Great Christian Song, I really love it! I don’t have many negatives because this song is just so good – best wishes and may God bless!

Broadjam Artist: Gary Mazzola
Song: 1919

Reviewer: Randal Dunkle

Positive Comments: I like the sound of the rhythm guitar and the vocals are wonderful, great lyrics as well. Sounds a little like the Band Perry.

Constructive Comments: I think the recording is a little rough but I think this song has some potential though, would be much better with a bass guitar and drums – best wishes!

Broadjam Artist: Kate Carpenter
Song: Flow Power Flow

Reviewer: Paul Messina

Positive Comments: Great song,arrangement and recording. I wouldn’t change a thing. The musicianship is awesome!!!

Constructive Comments: I can’t think of anything to change.

Broadjam Artist: Top Dead Center
Song: A Train Ride to Hell

Reviewer: TeflonByte

Positive Comments: Excellent guitar work! The overall impression is just right. The speed and the way of playing is exactly what I like. Excellent job! I listened to it twice. The second time sounded better. Good guitar solo.

Constructive Comments: Cannot find out the lyrics but it does not matter.The riffs are a little bit out dated but good played, however.There is nothing much to change. The whole packet is tight.