Month: February 2018

Broadjam Artist: Charlie Shock
Song: THE WAY LIFE GOES

Reviewer: MGB

Positive Comments: Very catchy and well put-together song. Very good form here. Love the chorus. Every instrument seems to kick in at just the right time.Great job.

Constructive Comments: I was going to recommend some actual lyrics for the chorus, but the more I listen to it, the more I think the da da da’s work really well here. It brings the catchiness of the chorus to the forefront very well.

Broadjam Artist: Dave Haddad (CenterPeace)
Song: Moroccan Star

Reviewer: Shaw and Zahara

Positive Comments: I really enjoyed listening to this instrumental, and would like to hear more from this artist. He really does have a good understanding of the prog-rock genre and is a talented instrumentalist. I could visualize this song wrapping up this first half of a rock concert, as the writing has a lot of energy and excitement.

Constructive Comments: The bridge came in too early and the fade down to it took too long. I was really just getting into the vibe of the song, then it started to fade out and it felt like it was ending. I would delay the start of the fade out about five to ten seconds and get to the musical bridge quicker, and then get back into building your climax so that you have enough time to get it to where you want it to go before you move into your finale. This is really a cool song, but just needs a little better balance with the timing to maximize your excitement at the climax.

Broadjam Artist: RICARDO ALONSO
Song: AZTLAN

Reviewer: Shaw and Zahara

Positive Comments: It is a feel good song. I felt like I was standing on the side of Mainstreet Disney waiting for the parade of lights to start. I think this song could be great in a disney or family channel movie. It made me feel comfortable, and like I was with an old friend when I was listening to it. The recording was very clear and well mixed and enjoyable to listen to for those reasons as well.

Constructive Comments: This song sounded and felt very familiar to me, so seemed to lack a little originality, however, if you are looking to place it in a movie or on TV that could be just the kind of thing a director is looking for, an original work that does sound familiar to people. I don’t think that the progressive rock category fits with this song, but not sure exactly what genre I would put it in.

Broadjam Artist: Patrick E. Muth/Catnip Pat
Song: DIXIELAND BABY!

Reviewer: Shaw and Zahara

Positive Comments: I thought this song had a real interesting groove, kind of a New Orleans sort of southern funky vibe to it. I thought it was really well produced, and the chorus lyric was clever.

Constructive Comments: I found that the vocals were difficult to hear in many places. The chorus was pretty clear, but the verse vocals seemed to vary in volume and lacked some consistency. Over all I liked it and thought it was an intersting song.

Broadjam Artist: lost on foot
Song: california sky

Reviewer: Patrick E. Muth/Catnip Pat

Positive Comments: a little different angle on this tune, truth is spoken in these phrases!

Constructive Comments: Don’t think I would change this much. I would, however like to see you add a break of some kind to this!All The Best!==========================catnip====================

Broadjam Artist: lost on foot
Song: california sky

Reviewer: Patrick E. Muth/Catnip Pat

Positive Comments: a little different angle on this tune, truth is spoken in these phrases!

Constructive Comments: Don’t think I would change this much. I would, however like to see you add a break of some kind to this!All The Best!==========================catnip====================

Broadjam Artist: MGB
Song: VICTORY (instrumental)

Reviewer: Patrick E. Muth/Catnip Pat

Positive Comments: a little something different on this piece i would label this Country/Patriotic but there is no category for that. i appreciate that vein of thought! By the way Im not sure that this is Jazz, but if you think it is—then by golly it is!

Constructive Comments: This song makes me feel like marching around the block with the American flag! i might do that in the morning if its above 40 degrees—if it doesnt get that high i will just march around in the living room and hope i don’t break any lights!Keep workin on the good stuff!All the Best!=================catnip pat=================

Broadjam Artist: MGB
Song: VICTORY (instrumental)

Reviewer: Patrick E. Muth/Catnip Pat

Positive Comments: a little something different on this piece i would label this Country/Patriotic but there is no category for that. i appreciate that vein of thought! By the way Im not sure that this is Jazz, but if you think it is—then by golly it is!

Constructive Comments: This song makes me feel like marching around the block with the American flag! i might do that in the morning if its above 40 degrees—if it doesnt get that high i will just march around in the living room and hope i don’t break any lights!Keep workin on the good stuff!All the Best!=================catnip pat=================

Broadjam Artist: Randal Dunkle
Song: He’s Still King

Reviewer: Patrick E. Muth/Catnip Pat

Positive Comments: Thanks for keeping the message clear and strong! i like the chord you use towards the end of the progression–different and refreshing!

Constructive Comments: Maybe its me but i am missing a bass guitar in the mix i think it would really help this song and make it stronger.Keep On Truckin!==================catnip================

Broadjam Artist: Randal Dunkle
Song: He’s Still King

Reviewer: Patrick E. Muth/Catnip Pat

Positive Comments: Thanks for keeping the message clear and strong! i like the chord you use towards the end of the progression–different and refreshing!

Constructive Comments: Maybe its me but i am missing a bass guitar in the mix i think it would really help this song and make it stronger.Keep On Truckin!==================catnip================