Month: October 2017

Broadjam Artist: Powerklash
Song: Not Dreaming

Reviewer: Ante Novaselic

Positive Comments: Not sure how long ago this song was recorded but it definitely took me back to the first time I heard Night Ranger. A little Damn Yankee’s came to mind as well. The arraignment was put together nicely. The guitar work was good with a solid rhythm section holding it down. Good job!

Constructive Comments: The songs sounds a bit dated. It’s not so much hair metal sounding but it does remind of the late 80’s metal scene throughout the whole track. From the guitar chops to the guitar tone as well as the rhythm section and vocal performance. If that is what you were going for then you nailed it there. Also the mix had a fuzz-mud quality that worked to a point. All in all its not bad, it’s just not very current sounding

Broadjam Artist: Uncle Spider & The Electric Dirt Clods
Song: Living Past A Dream

Reviewer: Mark S. Ludes (MSL)

Positive Comments: solid groove…with that heavy bottom – kick….

Constructive Comments: it is a solid groove – but the gar’s come out a bit strong in the mix…. overtake the song a bit…. maybe pull them back a bit…also maybe consider another instrument to solo to keep the song lively and fresh. Otherwise can get a bit repetitious… keep on keeping’ on…

Broadjam Artist: Rocky Larson
Song: Simpleman

Reviewer: Mark S. Ludes (MSL)

Positive Comments: Nice smooth solid groove…. fitting for a backing track…. horn solo is nice, but prefer the piano or a gtr solo… to keep it from becoming repetitious suggest keeping the solos short and sweet…. and keep the dynamics popping’.

Constructive Comments: nice instrumental…. to keep it from becoming repetitious suggest keeping the solos short and sweet. good job

Broadjam Artist: Gladstone Avenue
Song: Desert Moonrise (v2)

Reviewer: Mark S. Ludes (MSL)

Positive Comments: Nice smooth mix….nice playing with the instruments…. good for a movie/tv background ….. good for just that, or a bit limited… but that is what we need sometimes… Good job!

Constructive Comments: I would like to hear this re-recorded and instead of switching back and forth to the instrumental solos…. break in to a vocal with nice harmonies…. and then still have room for a solo or two…. be a very nice song…to have it both ways…??

Broadjam Artist: HarryBudini
Song: Out Of This World / Long Gold Haired Girl

Reviewer: Powerklash

Positive Comments: Interesting mix, programmed drums can be useful but I think a live drummer might serve you better.

Constructive Comments: Strange vocals and lyrics. Keep going in this direction, maybe your onto something new?

Broadjam Artist: FRED GROSS
Song: Ready, Aim, Fire ! (female vocals)

Reviewer: Powerklash

Positive Comments: Good recording.Nice guitar solo.

Constructive Comments: The vocals are 80’s sounding. That can be a good thing.

Broadjam Artist: Kate Carpenter
Song: Flow Power Flow Instrumental

Reviewer: Powerklash

Positive Comments: The harmonica fits nicely. Good mix, I like the sound of the toms.

Constructive Comments: Very nice.

Broadjam Artist: Dana and Brad
Song: Cover of Glycerine – By Bush

Reviewer: Powerklash

Positive Comments: Interesting…I like the idea of male and female vocals.

Constructive Comments: Some of the pronunciations are awkward.

Broadjam Artist: Gladstone Avenue
Song: MY BEAUTIFUL CONNILEE

Reviewer: Powerklash

Positive Comments: Good mix. Nice tones and interesting melodies.

Constructive Comments: None. I think it works for what it is?

Broadjam Artist: Uncle Spider & The Electric Dirt Clods
Song: Blind Stitch In My Heart / The Blues

Reviewer: Powerklash

Positive Comments: I like the open meter, kind of in 3/4 and kind of not.

Constructive Comments: Maybe write for several guitars each playing a different part.