Month: April 2017

Broadjam Artist: Margie & Art Corey, S. & A. Corey
Song: The Aftershock is Shockin’

Reviewer: Ford Alfonsi

Positive Comments: This covers all the bases and has an authentic sound. I imagine this would be very welcome on the dance floor.

Constructive Comments: I’d like to hear more harmonica in this song…give it a little solo space.

Broadjam Artist: Keith Taylor
Song: Crank It Up

Reviewer: Ford Alfonsi

Positive Comments: well written and performed. very nice “unplugged” performance and energy.

Constructive Comments: a powerful performance on its own….I would think adding a full band (bass and drums) would give this song a power that moves it up a notch. On the other hand, anyone looking for a terrific song ought to be able to hear that from this recording. Well done.

Broadjam Artist: Uncle Spider & The Electric Dirt Clods
Song: Bad Girl in Boots / Country Rock

Reviewer: Ford Alfonsi

Positive Comments: I like that the mix is right in your face….no straining to hear what is going on.

Constructive Comments: I think adding (good lyrics with a great melody) lyrics to this song would move the song up to another category. Not really enough to sustain interest for long, at this point.

Broadjam Artist: Jeff Ashbaker
Song: Love Is A Natural Thing

Reviewer: Ford Alfonsi

Positive Comments: The song propelled me forward. Enjoyed listening from start to finish.

Constructive Comments: You might want to invest some extra time on a better mix but I think the key ingredients of the song are already there.

Broadjam Artist: Bob Bentley
Song: Christmas Jig 2015

Reviewer: Ford Alfonsi

Positive Comments: Nice performances from all players. You sort of kept my interest with the uptempo arrangement. Can imagine this being performed as part of a special Christmas Mass. It has a sort Trans Siberian Orchestra drama to it.

Constructive Comments: I don’t have any criticisms this is just not something that would compel me to listen to more than once.

Broadjam Artist: Chet Nichols
Song: Jingle Bells – Traditional

Reviewer: Ford Alfonsi

Positive Comments: Well its a fun tune and the guitars sound nice and it was delightful to hear a human voice (even if only a chuckle at the end).

Constructive Comments: Is the bass coming from the pedals of an organ? The bass lacked some clarity to my ear.

Broadjam Artist: Oskar Christian
Song: ENTRE MAR Y CIELO – OSKAR CHRISTIAN

Reviewer: Ford Alfonsi

Positive Comments: Love the flamenco sound and playing. It seems like placing this song in the holiday category is a curious decision.

Constructive Comments: I would want to bring the bass up, just a little, in this mix. Add some lyrics!

Broadjam Artist: amy abernathy
Song: It’s about a baby

Reviewer: Ford Alfonsi

Positive Comments: Very nice effort. Your lyrics on the first verse really caught my attention and had me focused on the spirit of the season.

Constructive Comments: Throughout the song I was concerned the volume of the piano would overtake the vocal. It never quite did (good) but did create a little un-necessary tension for me, the listener.

Broadjam Artist: Glenda Jackson
Song: The Night Baby Jesus Was Born

Reviewer: Ford Alfonsi

Positive Comments: This is a very high quality effort. I was engaged from beginning to the end. What more can a writer hope for.

Constructive Comments: I’m not one for religious lyrics in pop Xmas tunes but what can I say? This is a standout piece of work. Nice job.

Broadjam Artist: Signal 30
Song: Christmas, The 25th

Reviewer: Ford Alfonsi

Positive Comments: I especially enjoyed the chime. Any song that deals with Christmas is a positive.

Constructive Comments: The bass drum is distracting to me, throughout the song….makes the entire song feel like something is a little off.