Month: November 2017

Broadjam Artist: David James
Song: Ideal World (Ft. CoriAnder & Amy Reader)

Reviewer: Patrick E. Muth/Catnip Pat

Positive Comments: I like the way this song starts off nice and easy before the vocal comes in. The singer has a range that is, for some reason, a little hard for me to decipher. This song could easily be in a soundtrack for the beginning or trailer. Nice use of strings later on in the production.

Constructive Comments: As much as I like this song, I think the artist could make it even better with a break of some kind. I know I might be suggesting the terrible rewrite word (Ugh!) but I think it might be a useful use of time. For this composition, it wouldn’t be that hard. Good luck with your music. This old music teacher thinks that you have it all ahead of you if you just keep pressing on! ================Catnip Pat================

Broadjam Artist: Kate Carpenter
Song: Hey Little Scrub Jay

Reviewer: Patrick E. Muth/Catnip Pat

Positive Comments: Well, its just another beauty from this soon to be famous children’s writer. she just keeps going on and on———-

Constructive Comments: This lady really has a good time writing these songs. you can tell that she’s a likin what she’s a doin.Keep on truckin Ms. Kate!====================music is love!=========Catnip=============

Broadjam Artist: Ante Novaselic
Song: Sitting Pretty

Reviewer: Patrick E. Muth/Catnip Pat

Positive Comments: Real nice rhythm–nice mix-good balance-I believe the artist is the producer and engineer–kudos!

Constructive Comments: Could see this in a movie soundtrack very easily! Would be a great opener or trailer.Thanks for being part of BroadjamKeep on truckin!=========catnip===========

Broadjam Artist: Bobby Caputo
Song: All She Wrote

Reviewer: Patrick E. Muth/Catnip Pat

Positive Comments: I like the nice even gait to this number. just cruising along now, nice balance and tone on the vocal, sweet guitar!

Constructive Comments: I think you’ve got this one covered pretty good, couldn’t think of much to add to this one unless it would be a key change on the third verse. This ole piano teacher would give you a gold star on this one.Keep on Truckin===============catnip=================

Broadjam Artist: Karin Euren
Song: The Speed Of Life

Reviewer: Marilyn Hall

Positive Comments: Good upbeat country song. Instrumental part has great energy.

Constructive Comments: This was under contemporary country, but has a traditional country instrumental vibe.

Broadjam Artist: Earl.C.Webb
Song: FOLLOW THE CROWD

Reviewer: Nigel Barrett

Positive Comments: Something of David Bowie in this voice – like it a lot!!!!

Constructive Comments: None to add. Keep it different though – hints of conforming with the expected backing music – commercial alright but sometimes those who go outside the box stand out a mile. I adore the singers voice. Would love to hear distinct and unusual backing as per the earlier Bowie stuff which broke new ground. I rarely get excited about a voice, trust me! Potential galore.

Broadjam Artist: Felice Kaye-Cooper / Songwriter
Song: Don’t Break My Heart Again/Instrumental

Reviewer: Nigel Barrett

Positive Comments: Much too musical to be pop! More jazz lounge music! I mean that as a compliment not a criticism.

Constructive Comments: I’m guessing this is the instrumental version of a vocal tune. Enjoyable stuff.

Broadjam Artist: Zundeep
Song: Radio silence

Reviewer: Nigel Barrett

Positive Comments: Sounds like I just reviewd another of your songs as this sounds as good as the song I just reviewed. I won’t find out of course until I complete this review!

Constructive Comments: Wanted to hear the chorus at 58 seconds and not that third vocal line, but I’m being picky!This reminds me a little of an awesome track by Gay Dad called To Earth With Love. Check it out.

Broadjam Artist: Powerklash
Song: You’re Not Dreaming

Reviewer: Nigel Barrett

Positive Comments: Polished stuff. Reminded me of a mix of stuff from Francis Dunnery to Work of Art. Great chorus! Nice arrangement which shows a proficient approach.

Constructive Comments: Only thing for me which would add a new dimension and increase your appeal would be the addition of keys. Check out tracks like Kiss Like Judas by It Bites – those keys under that middle eight are sublime, as is the octave solo. Listen to as much variety as you can. It all adds to your musical horizon.

Broadjam Artist: Rocky Larson
Song: Knowing I Love you

Reviewer: Nigel Barrett

Positive Comments: Wow a quality distinct sounding recording from the start – unusual for Broadjam! Reminded me of some Christopher Cross stuff like Arthur!

Constructive Comments: None really to add as it works as it is.