Month: December 2017

Broadjam Artist: FRED GROSS
Song: Silhouette

Reviewer: Seeds?

Positive Comments: Definitely a classic laid back blues/jazz track! The guitar tone is very nice and all the instruments work well together to create the soundscape that’s present. I could see this being played in a smokey bar where you can barely see the live band performing onstage. Maybe in the scene of a movie where 2 people meet and share a sultry dance together.

Constructive Comments: The gain structure seems to be off in the mix. The guitar is the only instrument that is coming out distinctly but the rest of the mix seems a bit muddy. My guess is that the rhythm guitar and bass should bring the instrument level down but bring the master volume on the board up and that should remedy everything.

Broadjam Artist: The Guinetones
Song: Someday, Inst

Reviewer: Seeds?

Positive Comments: A laid back track for wandering around the countryside with a bottle of whiskey or 2. The instruments all compliment each other very well and work together to convey the idea effectively. The overall mix of the song was solid except for one or two screws that need tightening, but overall a great mix! Could definitely see this track playing in a movie, probably a scene where a guy is leaving his life behind driving down a coastal highway as the sun is setting.

Constructive Comments: I would definitely consider adding vocals to the track. The instrumentation is great by itself, don’t get me wrong, but it’s arranged in a way that would work very nicely for vocals. If this were my track I would bring the mandolin up slightly so that it meshes a little better with the rest of the mix, by that’s just my personal opinion.

Broadjam Artist: Felice Kaye-Cooper / Songwriter
Song: Besame Mucho/vocal Isaak James

Reviewer: Seeds?

Positive Comments: I thoroughly enjoyed this track! I wasn’t quite sure where it was headed during the solo piano intro but when then rest of the instrumentation joined in and the piano switched to a more syncopated rhythm everything just glued together so perfectly! The vocals were just the cherry on top. I could definitely see this playing in a movie during a scene taking place in a dim lit Italian restaurant.

Constructive Comments: There’s not much constructive criticism to be contributed about this track honestly. Just a suggestion but I wouldn’t mind hearing more instruments, maybe some soft horn or stringed instrument for embellishments.

Broadjam Artist: tim meyers
Song: christmas is a treasure

Reviewer: Seeds?

Positive Comments: The music is really good on this track! The female vocals are perfectly in pitch and the musical accompaniment is top shelf! I like how the lyrics are kind of a throwback to a bunch of classic Christmas carols but it isn’t a rendition of any of them that you have heard before. This gives the song a nostalgic vibe while also remaining fresh to the ears.

Constructive Comments: The lyrics seem to ramble a little and don’t seem to have a solid destination in mind. Although the singing is really good and would make up for that with a lot of people. Overall the concept behind the song is honestly a bit cheesy but when dealing with pop music like this, cheesy typically goes over pretty well.

Broadjam Artist: Powerklash
Song: GermFreak

Reviewer: Seeds?

Positive Comments: The lead guitar compliments the rest of the track very well. A lot of times when I listen to music like this the lead guitar will completely overpower the rest of the track. This lead guitar track meshed well with the mix and the clean tonality of it complimented the grit of the rhythm guitar very nicely!

Constructive Comments: Overall the recordings could be much better and more clear. The lead guitar wasn’t really the problem so much as the rest of the track. One minute seems a little short for a song but I can’t tell if the fade in at the beginning was for effect or because there’s more to the song and this is just a sample.

Broadjam Artist: Margie & Art Corey
Song: Now You’re Free

Reviewer: Jeff Maguire

Positive Comments: This reminds me a bit of 80’s era Talking Heads, groove/funk with multiple influences. Cool groove and interesting evocative lyrics, excellent use of wah guitar.

Constructive Comments: As jazz this strikes me as being schizophrenic or just out of place. IOW … it isn’t really jazz, or even that close. As groove funk or R&B i reminds me of Talking Heads and other 80’s style bands that were beginning to incorporate rap, like say Blondie. It’s cool, I like it, but I might put it in a different category.

Broadjam Artist: Birthe Noer Myers
Song: The Elephant’s Lament

Reviewer: Powerklash

Positive Comments: Cool vocal performance and I like the effect.

Constructive Comments: Kinda creepy but I guess that’s the point.

Broadjam Artist: Uncle Spider & The Electric Dirt Clods
Song: Once Before You Walk Out / Rock Alt

Reviewer: Powerklash

Positive Comments: Smooth guitar playing and the melodies connect nicely.

Constructive Comments: INTERESTING IDEAS BUT THE MIX DOES NOT SERVE THEM WELL. Try using a real drummer if you have the chance. Nice work!

Broadjam Artist: Earl.C.Webb
Song: Call My Name

Reviewer: Powerklash

Positive Comments: This is not something I would normally listen to but I did like it. The timbre of the lead vocal is warm and fits well within the song.

Constructive Comments: This was done well. The sing has a unique sound. Great work!

Broadjam Artist: Fred Kimmel
Song: ICU

Reviewer: Powerklash

Positive Comments: Great bass sound in the intro. The vocals are very clear and they sit well in the mix. Very interesting arrangement. The guitar solo is very cool with a modern tone.

Constructive Comments: This a funky, heavy song. I love it!