Month: September 2017

Broadjam Artist: Jeff Maguire
Song: Light Shine

Reviewer: Keith Taylor

Positive Comments: I like the lead guitar part at the end.

Constructive Comments: The instrumentation is the same all the way the song. It might be fun to start with just a guitar and then start adding in drums, etc. as the song goes on.

Broadjam Artist: Jimmy Joe Lee
Song: One More Time

Reviewer: Keith Taylor

Positive Comments: There is a lot of emotion expressed in this songs.

Constructive Comments: I would have listed this song under Country not Rock.

Broadjam Artist: Carol Ann Jones
Song: All About the Wheels

Reviewer: Dana and Brad

Positive Comments: The upbeat feel of this song was very attention- grabbing and enjoyable. Once the lyrics set in, I was even more pleasantly surprised. I wasn’t expecting this to be a country song at first but the choice of arrangement was really nice. I also really liked the end piece when most instrumentation was removed and the overall feel of the song was very real and raw.

Constructive Comments: This song is super fun. The beat is very catchy and engaging, The only thing that I could think to suggest as far as constructive criticism goes is adjusting the mix a bit to highlight the vocals and some added harmony at the key parts and overall hook of the song. The vocalist has got some ability, that’s for darn sure. It wouldn’t hurt to utilize that raw talent a bit more. Love it!

Broadjam Artist: Jeff Roberts
Song: What You Do

Reviewer: Dana and Brad

Positive Comments: I wanted to hear more right from the start. The beat of this sing is catchy and engaging. The laid back, relaxing vocal quality is a nice balance to the upbeat, optimistic feel of the song. IThe song has an overall very nice feel to it. The guitar work is spot on! Like how the vocals all back at about 2:30. Very well done.

Constructive Comments: I really liked the dynamics of this song. From the rhythm to the softness and emotional impact behind the vocals and instrumentals, dynamics were overall awesome. I wouldn’t mind hearing some more harmony ad vocal effects at the vulnerable vocal parts of the song. Overall, I really enjoyed the one! Production quality is really good as well.

Broadjam Artist: Charlie Shock
Song: LYING

Reviewer: Dana and Brad

Positive Comments: The overall feel of this song brings me back to the lovely and unique sound and style of Alanis Morisette. The vocalist’s style is a super appealing and unique male take take on the recognized and beloved Alanis vocals. The lyrics are also very nice. This song has that wonderful and hard to achieve impact of being catchy without being over the top. Loved this one.nice use of instrumentalsnice lyricsgreat commercial quality

Constructive Comments: My only constructive criticism relates to further emphasizing and spotlighting what I find to be the strongest components of this awesome song. Turn up those killer vocals, add a but of reverb, and perhaps some vocal harmony earlier on…especially when it some to your hook. Nevertheless, I really liked this one. Keep it going! Can’t wait to hear more! 🙂

Broadjam Artist: lost on foot
Song: love is a dirty word

Reviewer: Dana and Brad

Positive Comments: This first 45 seconds or so of this song had a refreshingly familiar throwback “green day” feel. As the track progresses, it evolves into more of a touching, yet upbeat balled. The best part is that this unexpected transition was perfectly smooth. It was a wonderful transition that I wouldn’t have even noticed or been able to appreciate if I wasn’t a musician myself.

Constructive Comments: I really don’t have much by way of constructive criticism. The production quality is spot on and I love the arrangement for all the reasons stated in the “positive comments” section. The vocal quality and pitch is also vey well done. This is clearly a professional quality track and I very much look forward to hearing more.

Broadjam Artist: Kate Carpenter
Song: The Potty Training Song

Reviewer: Margie & Art Corey, S. & A. Corey

Positive Comments: Great Kids tune as usual!! I know this songwriter is and there is not a better composer of children’s music on Broad Jam! She’s that lady with the infectious smile and up beat-killer songs for the youngsters!! She is the Pide Pipper of Broad Jam, she will keep your toes a tappin’ for sure!!Super song, so memorable…………..

Constructive Comments: Are you kidding, what a dumb question to ask, there is absolutely nothing wrong with this composition!! This woman should have her own Kids T.V. Show………I’m 67 years old and I believe…..

Broadjam Artist: Jeff Roberts
Song: Slow Down

Reviewer: Margie & Art Corey, S. & A. Corey

Positive Comments: Great Feel, terrific vocals and music!! Very interesting tune, cool movement in the arrangement!! This vocal sounds familiar and so does the style, which is HOT!!! This musician is a Pro and this is not his first musical rodeo, Ye Ha!! Now, the envelope please!!!

Constructive Comments: Personally, I don’t hear anything wrong with this tune?? IT’s GREAT!!!

Broadjam Artist: Bobby Caputo
Song: What Did I Miss?

Reviewer: Patrick E. Muth

Positive Comments: LIKE THE START RIGHT OFF LIKE THE VOICE AND THE THEME TOOEVERYTHING IS THERE INCLUDING NOT TO LONG AND A NICE QUIET ENDING

Constructive Comments: I LIKE THIS SINGERS STYLEYOU’VE NOTHING LEFT BUT TO ENJOY WHAT YOUVE BEEN DOINGCOULD HAVE BEEN A NICE SOLO BUT IM NOT GOING TO MENTION IT!CONGRATULATIONS! ========CATNIP==========

Broadjam Artist: The Noted
Song: Never Believed In (The Noted)

Reviewer: RICARDO ALONSO

Positive Comments: Not easy to find a real prog song. this is, with a pint of folk in it. which is nice. good choice of sounds. good melody and lyrics. Voice and chorus real good for this type of song. I really enjoy it,

Constructive Comments: the only con is that overall mix and sound is dull, barely understandable the lyrics.