Month: January 2018

Broadjam Artist: Marilyn Hall
Song: Salvation Army Man

Reviewer: Jeff Roberts

Positive Comments: This tune eases in and then gathers a head of steam with an almost train beat drum part and clockwork tight country bass line. This has a compelling story in the great vocal, lyrics and the telling is really musical with great phrasing, eg “just a salvation army man” –that’s a great moment there. This reminds me of Bruce Hornsby in its compassion and skillful composition.

Constructive Comments: The guitar is a bit boomy–you probably need some subtractive EQ around 200-500K. Similarly I think you need some EQ work to optimize the vocal and make it cut through a bit better. Very strong work here!!

Broadjam Artist: Spider kiting
Song: Blame it on the music

Reviewer: Powerklash

Positive Comments: Catchy vocal and groove right from the start.

Constructive Comments: Maybe get to the chorus sooner?

Broadjam Artist: Charlie Shock
Song: FIND OUT

Reviewer: Powerklash

Positive Comments: Great mix and recording right from the start. Nice arrangement and backing vocals, Beatlesque….cool. Strong parts that flow together nicely.

Constructive Comments: Change nothing, very cool just the way it is.

Broadjam Artist: Jon Lyons, Song Writer and Performer
Song: Do you right

Reviewer: Patrick E. Muth/Catnip Pat

Positive Comments: like the chorus on the guitar,and the changes.

Constructive Comments: easy, gentle to the soul number, to be sure was waiting for a bass to kick in I think it would add much but ok like it is!

Broadjam Artist: Signal 30
Song: Fat Chance

Reviewer: Powerklash

Positive Comments: Quite an interesting intro, love the electronic vibe, EDM and Pop mixed

Constructive Comments: The bass drums are a little off in parts which can be cool. I suggest keeping the beat steady throughout. This is a very catchy song.

Broadjam Artist: Kate Carpenter
Song: Faithful Servant

Reviewer: Jeff Roberts

Positive Comments: It’s Kate and it’s Sunday School. Really nice clean classical guitar part and of course the vocals are pitch perfect and strong. The lyrics and melody flow like a classic from Wesley or any other liturgical songwriter.

Constructive Comments: It’s too Kumbayah for me but that’s just due to my state of perdition, lol. This is perfect as intended Kate!!

Broadjam Artist: Ron D Bowes
Song: Drowning Man

Reviewer: Powerklash

Positive Comments: Reminds me of Monster Magnet, which I think is cool. This song has a great vibe and vocal and then the chorus takes it up a notch. Love the low backings vocals in the pre chorus. Lyrically, a very catcy chorus.

Constructive Comments: Awesome, I want to hear more.

Broadjam Artist: Douglas Branson aka dB+1
Song: Under The Stars

Reviewer: Powerklash

Positive Comments: Interesting blend of tones in the intro. Cool vocal with a husky kinda vibe. I like the “Doors” guitar tones and vibe.

Constructive Comments: Maybe turn up the keyboards? Cool song!

Broadjam Artist: Blame It On Cain
Song: You and I

Reviewer: Powerklash

Positive Comments: This rocks! I can totally relate to this vibe and recording. This is a fun song to listen to, get the pit going…..

Constructive Comments: Maybe add some cool guitar riffs earlier in the song?

Broadjam Artist: Uncle Spider & The Electric Dirt Clods
Song: A Telling Reflection

Reviewer: Powerklash

Positive Comments: Nice chord progressions. I like the stereo effect of the guitars. The parts fit nicely together.

Constructive Comments: I would like to hear this song with vocals? Cool tune.