Month: March 2018

Broadjam Artist: Cec Cain
Song: whispers

Reviewer: Mad Man Smooth

Positive Comments: This song brings a happy element when it comes on, the choices of the instruments are cohesive with each other. I like the change ups throughout the song, gives the listener something to enjoy outside of just the sound and melody. I enjoy music that is fun to make and this falls into that category, in my opinion.

Constructive Comments: The song is full and sounds good, if any suggestions at all that would be to increase the punch on the live drums. In addition I would give the individual instruments some more depth and life in the engineering process as well. If those components could be added, this would have gotten a near perfect score from me, but only in a more fit category other than rap.

Broadjam Artist: MGB
Song: VICTORY (instrumental)

Reviewer: MARK NEWMAN

Positive Comments: Nice marching band sound.

Constructive Comments: quality of recording hurts this song. It’s hard to get in to it because of the recording quality.

Broadjam Artist: Connect
Song: For the Summer

Reviewer: Mad Man Smooth

Positive Comments: Potential is evident, good bass in the song. Good to hear a group, nowadays everybody is going solo or can’t stay together. Everyone has their own sound and i noticed no autotune!! I can hear this make some noise in the midwest to down south, has a chopped and screw fee to the beat. They made it clear and no doubt about what they are planning during the summer.

Constructive Comments: If this is a group I would suggest to speed the tempo of the song up a bit so it doesn’t feel longer than it actually is. Also everyone gets a fair listen, and no one skips to the next song. Some attention to the quality if the overall mix could help, especially with placement of the sounds and vocals. I also think the hook would stick out more.

Broadjam Artist: lost on foot
Song: hard rain

Reviewer: MARK NEWMAN

Positive Comments: This track has great quality and sound. The hook is easy to sing, and the solo instruments are done pretty well.

Constructive Comments: I couldn’t find anything ruly negative about the track.

Broadjam Artist: MGB
Song: WOULDN’T LIFE BE EASY?

Reviewer: MARK NEWMAN

Positive Comments: I love the idea behind the track, and the words are very touching.

Constructive Comments: Voice seems to be straining at times.

Broadjam Artist: Ronald Arduini
Song: AGONY OF LUV

Reviewer: Kevin Leon Smith

Positive Comments: You can’t go wrong with LOVE! Great island vibes on this tune.Great mix on the vocals/falsetto singing sweet agony! The arrangement and combination of tropical sounds: steel drum and xlyophone adds up to sweetness! I really loved the lickle rub a dub style ending of the tune…One Love!

Constructive Comments: More sweet reggae music!

Broadjam Artist: Cec Cain
Song: Champ

Reviewer: Mad Man Smooth

Positive Comments: The feeling of this song is a throwback, it reminds me of a classic hip hop break beat vibe. Takes me back to house parties and jam sessions. Its simple and vintage.. keeping the culture thriving into new eras. This is a groove that encompasses the essence of freedom to express oneself through the power of music.

Constructive Comments: Overall song is good, a little more details on the mixes of the vocals and the placement of the vocals in the mix. Small tweaks here and there and it can make the world of a difference. I would also suggest to bring the end chorus up to fill in the 2 breaks between the verses and then have her solo section on the end as well, just some some basic song structure to keep the listener in tuned.

Broadjam Artist: Mark S. Ludes (MSL)
Song: Vancouver

Reviewer: Marcel

Positive Comments: Interesting song about weather. Very unique from that point of view and could be used as a promotional tool. I like the feel and groove of the song and the instrumentation. Nice outro too with the guitar at the end. I enjoyed it.

Constructive Comments: Only thing to point out is the mix and the arrangement here. Some twitching to the mix where some parts were a bit too loud or add some doubling to the vocals on some passages but that’s about it. Good work!

Broadjam Artist: Warren Hein
Song: Nothing’s Safe and Sound

Reviewer: Marcel

Positive Comments: Nice melody and heartfelt performance, tasteful doubling in the right places. Vocal is nice and upfront and can hear every single word as it should be in this type of song. I enjoyed this song as it reminds me of another better decade in music.

Constructive Comments: Not much to critic except a couple of transitions on the lead vocal from full voice to falsetto that could’ve been a bit smoother but an overall good performance. You could also add a pad in the background to support the violin parts but that’s about it. Good work!

Broadjam Artist: Uncle Spider & The Electric Dirt Clods
Song: I’m Crazy For My Girl / Pop Rock

Reviewer: Marcel

Positive Comments: This could work on a variety of situations, movie, commercials, ad work etc. It has a nice flow to it and aside from the drums it’s a good mix.

Constructive Comments: Personally I think the drums sound a bit thin, not sure if you’re using a software or it’s from the mix itself. it needs to be a bit bigger and punchy. I would also change the FX of the guitar at some point, maybe in the chorus section to differentiate and let the song breathe and rejuvenate. Good work, I enjoyed it.