Month: December 2017

Broadjam Artist: Ante Novaselic
Song: If & When

Reviewer: Warren Hein

Positive Comments: nice guitar work and a very “live” recording feel…dig it….like the vocal. i like the cadence…kinda dylan meets floyd vibe…

Constructive Comments: the production and the tremolo guitar in the right ear needs a bit of toning down IMO…high eq needs to be lower there…other than that, a bit of remix would make this a wonderous thing–but it’s a damn good tune nontheless…all the best

Broadjam Artist: Randy Steward
Song: Crispin

Reviewer: Warren Hein

Positive Comments: nice melody here, serious, lyrics interesting, nice guitar work tune reminiscent of Floyd in the production.

Constructive Comments: not much to add, it’s a cool tune for sure, maybe some of the synth in the backing a bit more realistic? guitar brilliant. concept too.problem is, can’t ID the hook/title–Crispin? can’t tell…production/mix could make things a bit clearer, especially the vocal–and the opening and closing thunder sophomoric and you don’t need it! tune good enough to carry itself IMO..but anyway i dig it…all the best.

Broadjam Artist: Spider kiting
Song: Cool kids under the lights

Reviewer: Warren Hein

Positive Comments: nice entry, more alt rock to me, but honest and “hard working” tune…i like it…cool kids…indeed, nice guitar work, and this production we can hear the lyrics–thank you! cool kids, and this is cool–kids…

Constructive Comments: i THINK i’ve heard this before, but in the other version couldn’t HEAR the lyrics, this one very nicely produced!

Broadjam Artist: Trinity
Song: Guilty Pleasures

Reviewer: RICARDO ALONSO

Positive Comments: good overall production, good choice of sounds. Song is a little dark, good melody and lyrics. Voice very good suitable for this song.

Constructive Comments: my only con is there is no change in rhythm, percussion is the same, that makesthe song, at thec time, predictable.

Broadjam Artist: Nigel Barrett
Song: All of the Above electro version

Reviewer: RICARDO ALONSO

Positive Comments: Good overall production, good choice of sounds. song has a good beat, catchy, as well as the melody. song tends to be a little dark, maybe that is the intention. Voice Ok suitable for this song. good work

Constructive Comments: maybe more variety in percussion. otherwise it’sw ok

Broadjam Artist: Birthe Noer Myers
Song: Bad Cat

Reviewer: Ante Novaselic

Positive Comments: Very Cool. That was my first time reviewing a song like this one. There is much that could say about how spot on that song/performance was,. That’s obvious! But what isn’t as obvious right away is the song structure of these types of songs and how complex they. It may be kid music but it is far from being childish. Keep it up and can’t wait to hear more

Constructive Comments: Very cool very cool very cool!!!

Broadjam Artist: Margie & Art Corey
Song: On An Ordinary Tuesday 9/11 NEW SAX/PIANO/BASS

Reviewer: lost on foot

Positive Comments: Lush sound and a very rich vocal, descriptive storytelling and some neat melodies from the main line but well complimented by the sax. The “did you lose someone’ melody is a great hook. While this is gentle and easy listening the message and track is a strong one – enjoyable listen

Constructive Comments: Maybe at some stage it could have been broken down and built up again but just a personal preference

Broadjam Artist: FRED GROSS
Song: Drive Thru Vegas

Reviewer: Jon Lyons, Song Writer and Performer

Positive Comments: You certainly have figured out interesting digital instrumentation, and you also seem to have your mix under control with the placements.

Constructive Comments: When I listen to instrumentals I find it more critical then with lyrics to make sure the song is carried by a dynamic plan to catch the listeners attention and take them on a journey. This song seemed to posses one speed, and one dynamic path, and in my opinion lacked the dynamics that would build/decline and take me somewhere.

Broadjam Artist: Wayne Ammons
Song: Hollywood Dreaming

Reviewer: Jon Lyons, Song Writer and Performer

Positive Comments: You had catchy lyrics, and something I could learn very easily and sing along to. The lyrics painted a great picture in my head of the going to hollywood dream, way to paint the picture. I really liked the ripping guitar rhythm, had a very nice punch along with the pounding drums, it kept me involved.

Constructive Comments: Even though I liked the lyrics it really seemed as though you had to force to much to get your vocals out and somewhat disrupted your flow. I really would have liked to hear more dynamics in this song, and I find it seems to be the trend as well as the most difficult thing to accomplish in my opinion, but I would have to say that being conscious of the dynamic flow would have greatly improved the quality of this song.

Broadjam Artist: Randy Steward
Song: Listen To What Your Heart Is Saying

Reviewer: Mary P. Carter

Positive Comments: I would like to hear more….like the vocals !

Constructive Comments: I was not sure if you were saying “singing” or “saying. It would be good to keep it under 4 minutes as it was a bit long.