Month: August 2018

Broadjam Artist: Margie & Art Corey
Song: Louisiana Nights New Vocalist Tim Buppert

Reviewer: Kate Carpenter

Positive Comments: I love this song! I was hooked from the first few notes. It’s a gift to be able to write a “state song” that is original, fun to listen to and descriptive in a joyful way. This song really makes the listener want to visit Louisiana! The songwriter used so many apropos word pictures and really communicated that Cajun feel, right down to zydeco. I like the lyric about magic in the music (who needs voodoo?) The whole song is fresh, clever, original and super catchy. The instrumentation is excellent loved the fiddle and the Cajun feel. Vocal is crystal clear I didn’t even need to look at the lyrics.

Constructive Comments: If you were playing at a festival, I’d definitely come to hear your set. You really know how to write and perform a well-crafted song. Bravo!

Broadjam Artist: Delta Burnett Reed
Song: I Gave My Love a Cherry

Reviewer: Kate Carpenter

Positive Comments: If you are looking for a peaceful lullaby to listen to before you go to sleep, listen to this tranquil rendition of a traditional, well-loved lullaby. It emanates peace! The guitar is beautifully and gently played, complementing the sweet, lovely vocals, nicely self-harmonized. The underlying soft strings bed cushions the whole track nicely. Beautiful job!

Constructive Comments: I suspect this is my friend Delta. Nice job, girlfriend. Mrs. Kate

Broadjam Artist: Dave Haddad (CenterPeace)
Song: Interrogation

Reviewer: Kate Carpenter

Positive Comments: This soundtrack transports the listener to multiple locations: Jungle, island, beach, city. It’s a varied piece with different moods. Definitely a fine piece of creative work. Excellent mix, instrument and percussion choices.

Constructive Comments: I suspect you did all this on your computer program/synthesizer. Nice job. You guys amaze me with this stuff you come up with. I hope you find a market for it.

Broadjam Artist: Simon Finn
Song: Cyber Cowboy

Reviewer: Kate Carpenter

Positive Comments: Slam Dunk! This is a hard-hitting song knocking the cyber cowboy on the head and knocking him right out of the park…or out of his cyber corral anyway. Cleverly written, the lyrics are well thought out, fresh, original, caustically accurate. These kind of guys need exposing and this song shines the spotlight on the creeps. Vocalist does a great job singing this. Love the unique bridge. Instrumentation is excellent. Production is fantastic. Love the effect on “kink” and “zone”. Drums amazing. Super melody/hook/chorus. Wow, that’s what I say!

Constructive Comments: I felt like I needed to click on the lyrics to “get” the whole thing. It was worth getting. Keep up the great writing! You’ve got a feed bag stuffed full of talent.

Broadjam Artist: Raymond Garrobo
Song: Kingdom come

Reviewer: Kate Carpenter

Positive Comments: Here’s a soundtrack that definitely transports the listener…for me I’m thinking under the sea in a submarine. It’s a little weird, a little freaky, somewhat majestic and kind of space-shippy.

Constructive Comments: I didn’t think the track was really very cohesive, but something tells me that isn’t what you set out to achieve anyway. Take my review with a grain of salt…I’m not an expert on soundtracks.

Broadjam Artist: Buc Williams
Song: ANYTHING

Reviewer: Kate Carpenter

Positive Comments: I loved this song from the first guitar strum. This artist has a unique voice! The song is catchy, well-written, easy to understand. For a love-lost song, it’s super fun to listen to and sing along with (even if you haven’t lost anyone). A good song is instantly singable and believable, and this song is both. Love the rhymes (ocean/motion). Love the bridge believe/heart on my sleeve – terrific and fresh. Harmonies are sweet. Vocals easily understandable and crystal clear, dynamically sung. Well-produced, excellent mix. What’s not to like about this track?

Constructive Comments: Why did you classify this as Unique-Avant Guard? I’m no expert on genres, but it seems like a GREAT pop song to me. It might get lost in that genre. I sure hope this isn’t a cover. I’m not usually a fan of self-harmonies but this song pulls it off beautifully. Definitely want to hear more from this artist!

Broadjam Artist: Kirsty McGee
Song: Love’s Great Lie

Reviewer: MGB

Positive Comments: Very original sounding piece. I love the way the vocals are used, from a whisper to outright sultry. Instrumentation is just right for this piece. Nice beat and hook.

Constructive Comments: This song would certainly fit nicely into a movie set in the 50’s or 60’s, maybe even the 40’s. I can hear it playing in a burlesque club or on stage.

Broadjam Artist: Derrick Procell
Song: GOOGLIN’

Reviewer: MGB

Positive Comments: Really cool sound. Sounds like a fusion of rock, jazz, and reggae. Very nice and consistent beat and really good and witty lyrics. Nice hook and arrangement.

Constructive Comments: Really cool song!

Broadjam Artist: Chet Nichols
Song: Waving Prairie (from “Live” CD, “Black & White)

Reviewer: Kate Carpenter

Positive Comments: Truly Americana, this live recording done in alternative tuning is a good showcase of an authentic artist who has found his audience. (That’s a really big audience clapping out there). I really enjoyed the guitar playing and the stream of consciousness writing. Probably disqualifies it from “commercial” but still cool to listen to. It’s a great road song.

Constructive Comments: I already know who this is, Chet, because you put your name in the lyrics, which we can read now, thanks to BJ. In a way, I like being able to read the lyrics. In a way, I don’t. Because if you cannot understand a song without actually reading the lyrics, I think something is wrong. Anyway, you know I am a fan of yours! Mrs. Kate

Broadjam Artist: Kirsty McGee
Song: Survival

Reviewer: Kate Carpenter

Positive Comments: This artist definitely has a way with words and an interesting voice with which to communicate the message of the song. Kind of sexy, kind of spooky, and uniquely original. The lyrics are deep and make you think, well crafted and not a trite rhyme in the bunch.

Constructive Comments: This song went over my head. Granted, I’m a realist! But you’ve got something there. I just don’t have the right degree! The song lacks a chorus. There’s a lot of instrumentation at the end (someone was having fun with the synthesizer?) You get high marks for creativity, that’s for sure.