Month: April 2017

Broadjam Artist: FRED GROSS
Song: NEW DIRECTION (Instrumental)

Reviewer: Bonfire

Positive Comments: A fast, free flowing instrumental. Good individual musical parts, almost flying down the highway on skateboards keeping up with each other. Gave out musical verve and energy. I also think it has market potential, possibly for sports films/DVD’s, ads, etc. Perhaps, some environment/nature subjects, where there is speed and energy.

Constructive Comments: Good versatility in composition and arrangement. If I wasn’t on a road or freeway with the wind in my hair, maybe on a windy shore, or sea body boarding. I imagine the composer/musician/s were somewhere else, but wherever, the track is good.

Broadjam Artist: Chet Nichols
Song: I’m The Ice Cream Man (#1 BJ: Blues, Blues-Chicago)

Reviewer: Bonfire

Positive Comments: Good beat and rhythm. Original arrangement and harmonies. An ice cream man offering everything you could want is certainly one slant on love. Singer had good pitch and timing, could certainly be a good cabaret number. Hook and instrumentation well used throughout song.

Constructive Comments: Maybe not subtle lyrics, but a song that made the most of them. Imagined singer and backing making moves/dancing and getting thoroughly into the performance of the song as I listened. Music well blended with the crooner, and spot on timing.

Broadjam Artist: Gary Mazzola
Song: 1919

Reviewer: The Song Writers

Positive Comments: Love this original blues folk it has a real soulful approach to it’s message.

Constructive Comments: Watch out for those guitar tracks popping through the records, 5 Stars

Broadjam Artist: Jeff Maguire
Song: Phil Woods

Reviewer: The Song Writers

Positive Comments: Love the horns and guitar in this hot original and unique blues funk jazz tune – great job. 5 Stars

Constructive Comments: Watch out for the horn tracks is a little to hot making the record pop some, but yeah great work sounds good on ya…….

Broadjam Artist: Randal Dunkle
Song: Dear God

Reviewer: The Song Writers

Positive Comments: Wow – not happening for the listen here on this record – not in synchronized and hard to follow – God bless you my brother, I can only say keep writing and practicing on your timing and mixing….

Constructive Comments: You have the potential and power for greatness just keep practicing and it will come to you naturally- God bless your journey my brother, TSW.

Broadjam Artist: Peter Toussaint
Song: Teckel Race

Reviewer: The Song Writers

Positive Comments: By George I think we got something here – definitely 5 Stars for unique and original soundage – A+ of the quality of mix – all around great job – keep it uP!

Constructive Comments: Maybe a little less samples will help the original concept more appealing and that’s all but as is stands strong enough to turns heads and widen some eyes…..

Broadjam Artist: FRED GROSS
Song: The Good Days

Reviewer: Bonfire

Positive Comments: I really liked this. Its a great sound and piece. Think it has market potential in a few directions. As a Single, a soundtrack,jazzy dance track, a potential song. As a challenge, I would try to write jazzy lyrics for it, if the composer remotely thinks of it this way. Original and melodious, will surely generate sales.

Constructive Comments: I don’t think the track really need improving. I just think it could be applied in different directions. (I might buy it, and write lyrics for it, just for my own interest).Will be interesting to see who composed/performed it, and what they are calling it. A really good composition, and glad i got to hear and review it.

Broadjam Artist: Smokin Joe Pilloud
Song: Blink of an Eye

Reviewer: Bonfire

Positive Comments: Felt it was more rock or rock/country than jazz modern. But, that is simply my personal impression. The singer had an accomplished voice and delivery. I think the main lyric and message of the song was repeated strongly and conveyed, but could perhaps have some additional lyrics in support. Easy listening for driving, socialising and in hotels etc.

Constructive Comments: I think it would benefit from additional lyrics, a bit of contrast in the middle of the song. Maybe some regret/frustration that you don’t know who you are-till you’re gone.Easy listening, with a bit of drama?

Broadjam Artist: Top Dead Center
Song: Let’s Ride

Reviewer: The Song Writers

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Broadjam Artist: Cali G
Song: Caliber

Reviewer: The Song Writers

Positive Comments: Sounds like the makings of a great Rap record…..5 Stars…..good lyrics AWESOME instrumental and great arrangement.

Constructive Comments: Keyboard is slightly a little on the hot side of the mix and guitar is smoking hot, but honestly it works for this rap sound, great job.