Month: February 2018

Broadjam Artist: Keith Taylor
Song: Anne

Reviewer: Patrick E. Muth/Catnip Pat

Positive Comments: nice start. mellow voice—this man has been singing for a while. nice sound on the drum kit! (that’s hard to do) nice production overall

Constructive Comments: Couldn’t do much to improve this one.nice job!All the Best!============catnip========================

Broadjam Artist: Uncle Spider & The Electric Dirt Clods
Song: The Eyes Of The Lonely / Blues Rock

Reviewer: Bart

Positive Comments: Does have a down type mood to it.Interesting solo. Slow but effective. Nice job on that.

Constructive Comments: Vocal needs to be louder.Suggest adding another instrument to give the song more fullness since it seems that it has to much empty space.

Broadjam Artist: John Evans
Song: Australia

Reviewer: Randy Steward

Positive Comments: Love your creativity and story-telling. Instrumentation plays well with the mood of your story. The slide (or dobro) is a little used technique but it plays well in your tune. The hook is very evident and the story is very easy to follow. Congratulations, nice job.

Constructive Comments: On a whole I think you did a fine job with the tune both lyrically and instrumentally. However I guess I was waiting for or feeling like there might be some sort of strings being added at some point. Certainly not a negative but I thought it might be a plus. I may have reviewed you before since I don’t know who this is, but I will plan to go listen to your other tunes.

Broadjam Artist: Kate Carpenter
Song: Who Put a Toothpick in my Waterbed?

Reviewer: Randy Steward

Positive Comments: Cute and energetic lyrics and music. Very reminiscent of the traditional folk story-telling tunes. I can see it spanning multiple ages, from children as they are participating and the adults that will appreciate and enjoy it. Nice job, clever.

Constructive Comments: I really don’t have any critical comments. I look forward to hearing more of your music.

Broadjam Artist: Tyler Peters
Song: Odyssey of Oddity

Reviewer: Kate Carpenter

Positive Comments: Introspective intro leads into a song that presents more of the same: a journey into the heart of a troubled man. Nice guitar work with a memorable lick. Odyssey/Oddity – nice play on words there. Voices inside some mine/some divine – excellent contrast. This is a very interesting and different song, comes across as really honest. I’d be interested to hear more of your spiritual journey. You did a great job of clearly presenting the tortured soul.

Constructive Comments: frac-tured – that was a bit awkward the way you divided that word vocally.Take my hand, understand – not really originalWhats wrong with me is what’s right with me – That’s kind of a strange statement.I can understand where you are coming from, having been lost myself for several years. Jesus came in and cleared up the confusion for me. You can read my story here if you want to: http://www.mrskate.com/spiritual-journey

Broadjam Artist: Chet Nichols
Song: Lady, Oh, Lady (from the “Live” CD, “Black & White”)

Reviewer: Patrick E. Muth/Catnip Pat

Positive Comments: folky song here has a mellow tone to it reminds me of driving somewhere maybe in the rain

Constructive Comments: this song need s a break added. the melody gets a little monotonous after a while I sure would like a bass added as well, maybe some percussion—All the Best! catnip

Broadjam Artist: Simon Finn
Song: Always and Forever

Reviewer: David James

Positive Comments: It’s really catchy. Very strong chorus. The composer obviously understands how to put together a pop song. Nice pre-chorus at 1.20 Great lead vocal. Tight playing. The song is short, which works well for an impact song. Excellent sound quality.

Constructive Comments: Although the lyric is clever, the ‘first tattoo’ idea doesn’t appeal to me personally, but that’s just me. When I heard the intro I was expecting a different kind of song entirely, so for that reason I’ve marked down the arrangement. Having said all that, it is a very commercial song in my estimation, which has hit potential.

Broadjam Artist: Warren Hein
Song: Too Much I Don’t Know (guitars)

Reviewer: Margie & Art Corey

Positive Comments: Very soothing instrumental, it work in a Film score, the slide guitar sounds nice, just has a really cool laid back vibe, now I’m enjoying the Cello part………very nice arrangement, excellent job! It’s the kind of Zen Coffee Music in the morning, the best way to start the day!!! Thanks for the composition people, made the world a better place with Music!!!

Constructive Comments: Don’t really hear anything that needs to be mentioned in regards to change!!! Good Job Overall !!!

Broadjam Artist: Keith Taylor
Song: Just The Same

Reviewer: Marilyn Hall

Positive Comments: Very smoothly done. Nice arrangement and great vocal with a country vibe.

Constructive Comments: Stronger verse to chorus difference. More build at chorus.

Broadjam Artist: MGB
Song: ANSWER MAN

Reviewer: Kate Carpenter

Positive Comments: Answer man – what a great hook! The harmonies really augment it! Fantastic rock band instrumentation. I got a kick out of the verses. Asking questions leading up to the chorus works great. I love the clarity of your vocals. Best lyric: Born to be a dancer but my feet get in the way. Lots to smile about here. hard/guard away/astray you’ve got some pretty cool and original rhymes. I’m not a rocker, but I like your song! Tight band fantastic vibe. Keep up the good work. I like the CONSISTENCY of your lyrics (word economy, accents, etc…nicely done!)

Constructive Comments: I love the way your instrumentation doesn’t just fill space…it SPEAKS!I found my ANSWER MAN in Jesus Christ! You’re asking some good questions!