Month: July 2017

Broadjam Artist: Calico King
Song: Lament for Lost Titans

Reviewer: Denis Hackett

Positive Comments: Fits the Blues category very well. It’s slightly dark tone would suit some Movies.

Constructive Comments: Perhaps a few changes would add a bit of texture to the tune. Also, there was something in the background at times (maybe brushes) that seems a little out of synch, otherwise all is fine. Best wishes.

Broadjam Artist: Chet Nichols
Song: I Know Who You Are (#2 BJ-Earth & #1 Jazz, Jazz-Standards))

Reviewer: Denis Hackett

Positive Comments: Nice tune, pleasant, easy to listen to. Lovely soft feel. Would fit in Movies, Adverts, or stand on it’s own as a good Jazz tune. Good work.

Constructive Comments: I don’t feel this requires any changes. it is complete as it is, and the message is clear, the arrangement is as it should be. Well done.

Broadjam Artist: The Dots
Song: The Truth

Reviewer: lost on foot

Positive Comments: A really good idea with a hard hitting lyrical message although the overall production is quite laid back, the guitar tones work well and suit the overall sound. The middle 8 followed by the singer on her own had impact and broke the song down well

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Broadjam Artist: Jimmy Joe Lee
Song: The Blue & Grey

Reviewer: lost on foot

Positive Comments: Really really good song, the lyrics tell a great story which is sung well. Loved the guitar and the overall production, definitely a case of building and breaking a song down in relation to the story line and it worked beautifully, the use of the strings were really creative and provided the right backdrop to the lyrics being sungJust a great listen and when you are are not thinking of the critique you know it is

Constructive Comments: Nothing of value that I can add really enjoyed the whole thing from beginning to end

Broadjam Artist: Lisa Vivienne
Song: Without Your Love

Reviewer: lost on foot

Positive Comments: Not a modern production but the instrumentation and arrangement is top drawer stuff and full of little counter melodies and piano licks tha grab you quicklyVocally I felt the singer grew more confident or sounded it as the song went on and delivery was tonally spot on and tight and had good range and controlA very good song, classical structure more for film and tv and a refreshing listen

Constructive Comments: Just felt the vocals got better and better as the song went along and just felt the first verse could have been stronger but I enjoyed it – thanks

Broadjam Artist: Jeff Roberts
Song: Living in the Trees

Reviewer: lost on foot

Positive Comments: Song idea was good and if I got the hook lyric right something unique, kind of reminded me of production on tracks I listened to in the 80s with the vocal layering, synths and guitars. The musical 8 I really liked and broke the song down well.Some good use of harmonies and vocal layering which helped build the song at the right points

Constructive Comments: The vocal delivery of was good but the tone of the voice and the overall production clashed IMO

Broadjam Artist: Mitch Siegal
Song: Save The World

Reviewer: lost on foot

Positive Comments: Reminded me of early Art Garfunkel. A good theme for the song with well thought out lyrics and sung well with what I call a modern folk voice which was delivered gently and with feeling. Melody is catchy and I took a second listen and the song and feel grew more on me.

Constructive Comments: Purely personal but for a song of nearly 4 minutes I would have been tempted to put a little more arrangement in but that’s not saying this doesn’t work as it stands

Broadjam Artist: solagre music productions
Song: CREEPIN

Reviewer: lost on foot

Positive Comments: I like the voice, he can sing as well as as rap and with a neat lyrical hook and some thought through lyrics the delivery of the message was well done.The track had loads of tension from the arrangement and while no expert on this style of music if my feet start tapping that’s my subconscious telling me it’s workingI would have love to heard a release to all that tension created either vocally or in the arrangement Good work

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Broadjam Artist: Bill Dake
Song: FIRST LIGHT ON THE PRAIRIE (Instrumental)

Reviewer: Denis Hackett

Positive Comments: Lovely vibe to this tune. Really pleasant and easy to listen to. Background violins are really good, as is the guitar. Good arrangement. Well done.

Constructive Comments: I would leave it just as it is. No changes required here.

Broadjam Artist: Mark R. Harris
Song: Clemency

Reviewer: Denis Hackett

Positive Comments: Not a bad tune. Pleasant and easy to listen to. Like the Sax, gives it that relaxed classic Jazz vibe. A little touch of the Irish Trad in there

Constructive Comments: I might have added some little variations in there to add to the texture. But overall a nice listen.