Broadjam Artist: Jimmy Joe Lee
Song: The Blue & Grey
Reviewer: Kate Carpenter
Positive Comments: This is a really special folk song about going to war…I love the guitar intro. Sets up song for the great melody perfectly. This is an excellent song, and the first reason I know that is that it affected me emotionally. Whether it’s the civil war or the war against terrorism, we still have young men and women living out this same story, and experiencing that “deep despair” in a young life, a young love lost. The last verse was beautifully & poignantly written…perfect. I absolutely love the voice! It’s real, true, honest and obviously a master storyteller in song. The melody is simple, the hook memorable, and the bridge is right on target. Way to go! I definitely want to hear more of your work!
Constructive Comments: As soon as the horns/bugle came in, I was thinking…why? I’d love to hear a mix of this song with just the guitar and vocal. I can see why you went to the trouble to produce it the way you did, but you almost over-produced it. Perhaps it was written for a documentary and you felt like you needed to, but the song stands strong by itself. I’m not complaining or trying to be critical…just sharing my gut-level reaction. I’m a fan! Mrs. Kate