Month: July 2018

Broadjam Artist: Massimo Carola
Song: Humble pie

Reviewer: David James

Positive Comments: I like drum beat right at the start it gives great initial impact. In fact the drums are great throughout. There is a Middle Eastern feel to the piece which is very engaging and highly atmospheric. The piece builds tension which is released by cadence in the melody, which is highly effective.

Constructive Comments: The tune is obviously written for film/TV and as such it is really strong. Personally I would be interested to know whether this was an edit of a longer piece of music, because I think the theme here could be expanded into something really epic. Great work though and worth pitching for film/TV opportunities.

Broadjam Artist: Margie & Art Corey
Song: Back To You

Reviewer: Kate Carpenter

Positive Comments: Obviously this band has its chops together. From the first notes of the fiddle and that amazing banjo, this track was a pleasure to listen to. It’s a “on the road love song”…not really deep but fun to listen to. The truck horn blast and “train-sounding” production chops add a lot to make this a high energy, creatively produced song. Ending is clever and fun.

Constructive Comments: Harmonies are great. Vocals sometimes seemed a bit strained. Might just be your style. I could listen to your banjo and fiddle playing for hours. Maybe next time I clean the house…I might get done faster!

Broadjam Artist: Margie & Art Corey
Song: Back To You

Reviewer: Kate Carpenter

Positive Comments: Obviously this band has its chops together. From the first notes of the fiddle and that amazing banjo, this track was a pleasure to listen to. It’s a “on the road love song”…not really deep but fun to listen to. The truck horn blast and “train-sounding” production chops add a lot to make this a high energy, creatively produced song. Ending is clever and fun.

Constructive Comments: Harmonies are great. Vocals sometimes seemed a bit strained. Might just be your style. I could listen to your banjo and fiddle playing for hours. Maybe next time I clean the house…I might get done faster!

Broadjam Artist: Pete Papageorge
Song: I WAS MADE FOR THIS

Reviewer: Kate Carpenter

Positive Comments: Here’s a heartfelt, fun-to-listen-to love song by a singer/songwriter/guitar player. Nice guitar intro and playing with nicely done runs/progressions. Memorable melody and chorus. This writer has a good song structure and word economy. I got a big kick out of all the “IS/IST” rhymes throughout the song…that made me smile!

Constructive Comments: I bet if I consulted my rhyming dictionary in the IS/IST section, I’d find all your lyrics there. Cleverly done! Vocal sounded a bit strained and a tiny bit nasal to me harmonies were good. I would not classify this as country bluegrass. Just maybe country.

Broadjam Artist: Pete Papageorge
Song: I WAS MADE FOR THIS

Reviewer: Kate Carpenter

Positive Comments: Here’s a heartfelt, fun-to-listen-to love song by a singer/songwriter/guitar player. Nice guitar intro and playing with nicely done runs/progressions. Memorable melody and chorus. This writer has a good song structure and word economy. I got a big kick out of all the “IS/IST” rhymes throughout the song…that made me smile!

Constructive Comments: I bet if I consulted my rhyming dictionary in the IS/IST section, I’d find all your lyrics there. Cleverly done! Vocal sounded a bit strained and a tiny bit nasal to me harmonies were good. I would not classify this as country bluegrass. Just maybe country.

Broadjam Artist: Jeana Potthoff
Song: Contemplate

Reviewer: Kate Carpenter

Positive Comments: Poignant Piano Piece that is soft and subtle, and has a nice storytelling quality to it…in my mind’s eye, I could see it as background music for 2 people trying to resolve a problem through serious conversation. The middle section is infused with more power and emanates hope. The final section features a gentle outro with an unresolved last note that keeps the listener hanging. Beautifully played. I like the gentle sustain that I heard on some of the notes nicely done!

Constructive Comments: Keep at it! You are obviously a very gifted composer! Mrs. Kate

Broadjam Artist: Jeana Potthoff
Song: Contemplate

Reviewer: Kate Carpenter

Positive Comments: Poignant Piano Piece that is soft and subtle, and has a nice storytelling quality to it…in my mind’s eye, I could see it as background music for 2 people trying to resolve a problem through serious conversation. The middle section is infused with more power and emanates hope. The final section features a gentle outro with an unresolved last note that keeps the listener hanging. Beautifully played. I like the gentle sustain that I heard on some of the notes nicely done!

Constructive Comments: Keep at it! You are obviously a very gifted composer! Mrs. Kate

Broadjam Artist: Signal 30
Song: We Just Got To Believe Again

Reviewer: Matt Mereu

Positive Comments: Good feel feel good tune. Excellent vocal. Good hook and chorus.

Constructive Comments: The production is a bit boxy and sounds like it’s almost out of phase a tad. The stereo image could be improved perhaps by doubling and panning the guitars hard right and left. This song could benefit from more energy to match the excellent vocal. This would require more in- your-face drums, more compression, more prominent rhythm guitars. Overall, well done.

Broadjam Artist: Signal 30
Song: We Just Got To Believe Again

Reviewer: Matt Mereu

Positive Comments: Good feel feel good tune. Excellent vocal. Good hook and chorus.

Constructive Comments: The production is a bit boxy and sounds like it’s almost out of phase a tad. The stereo image could be improved perhaps by doubling and panning the guitars hard right and left. This song could benefit from more energy to match the excellent vocal. This would require more in- your-face drums, more compression, more prominent rhythm guitars. Overall, well done.

Broadjam Artist: Charlie Shock
Song: UNDER YOU

Reviewer: Matt Mereu

Positive Comments: Fully professional performance and production. It’s difficult to find fault here. Outstanding vocal. Great energy.

Constructive Comments: The solo is well performed well but seems to jar a bit tonally with the overall feel of the song. It might have benefited from a more rootsy tone. The main hook of the song is not immediately apparent, thereby possibly diminishing its immediately commercial appeal. Overall outstanding.