Month: August 2018

Broadjam Artist: Nigel Barrett
Song: 21st Century

Reviewer: Simon Finn

Positive Comments: This shows some interesting influences. It has a chill out vibe to it but also has some 80’s grooves to it. There is even a part which sounds like ABBA’s Dancing Queen. I wasn’t expecting to review an instrumental track. I actually think you’ve got a lot in here that would make a good song. I can hear the possibility of melody and lyrics really lifting this track.

Constructive Comments: Try to vary the drums a bit, they’re very far forward in the mix and there is not much variety in that track.

Broadjam Artist: Randal Dunkle
Song: Kettle Black (Selsky/Dunkle)

Reviewer: Massimo Carola

Positive Comments: I find this song really interesting and powerful. Great guitar sounds. The overall impact is great.

Constructive Comments: The lead vocal track is too buried in the mix and still, you can hear that the intonation and technique are inadequate. The solo guitar is too loud, especially confronted with the lead vocal. The form is confused and it’s difficult to follow the song. Also, after the first verse all is repeating too much.

Broadjam Artist: Randal Dunkle
Song: Kettle Black (Selsky/Dunkle)

Reviewer: Massimo Carola

Positive Comments: I find this song really interesting and powerful. Great guitar sounds. The overall impact is great.

Constructive Comments: The lead vocal track is too buried in the mix and still, you can hear that the intonation and technique are inadequate. The solo guitar is too loud, especially confronted with the lead vocal. The form is confused and it’s difficult to follow the song. Also, after the first verse all is repeating too much.

Broadjam Artist: lacoursier
Song: Blow The Whistle On Em

Reviewer: PeeWeeStarr Production (Instrumental Artist)

Positive Comments: That hook is hard. This track gives you a club feel.

Constructive Comments: Keep up the good work.

Broadjam Artist: lacoursier
Song: Blow The Whistle On Em

Reviewer: PeeWeeStarr Production (Instrumental Artist)

Positive Comments: That hook is hard. This track gives you a club feel.

Constructive Comments: Keep up the good work.

Broadjam Artist: Just Jordan
Song: The Remedy

Reviewer: PeeWeeStarr Production (Instrumental Artist)

Positive Comments: Nice song, love the hook and lyrics.

Constructive Comments: Keep up the good work.

Broadjam Artist: Just Jordan
Song: The Remedy

Reviewer: PeeWeeStarr Production (Instrumental Artist)

Positive Comments: Nice song, love the hook and lyrics.

Constructive Comments: Keep up the good work.

Broadjam Artist: Mark Tha Shark
Song: UNCON BLUE (inst. w/ sax)

Reviewer: Jeff Maguire

Positive Comments: Basic but melodic chord progression, rhythm playing is pretty solid, give it some lyrics and a real form.

Constructive Comments: Sounded like one long extended intro until about a minute and a half in and when a change did finally come it had nothing to do with anything that came before it. The essential riff is solid enough but it really doesn’t qualify as a song as is, just a basic idea that could become a song with some effort. Maybe find a way to meld the two section together in a more fluid way that creates a dynamic and a sense of continuity.

Broadjam Artist: Mark Tha Shark
Song: UNCON BLUE (inst. w/ sax)

Reviewer: Jeff Maguire

Positive Comments: Basic but melodic chord progression, rhythm playing is pretty solid, give it some lyrics and a real form.

Constructive Comments: Sounded like one long extended intro until about a minute and a half in and when a change did finally come it had nothing to do with anything that came before it. The essential riff is solid enough but it really doesn’t qualify as a song as is, just a basic idea that could become a song with some effort. Maybe find a way to meld the two section together in a more fluid way that creates a dynamic and a sense of continuity.

Broadjam Artist: Uncle Spider & The Electric Dirt Clods
Song: For Once In Your Life

Reviewer: Jamie Ambrose

Positive Comments: Nice holiday-type vibe to this – I’d put it in adult contemporary, though, not pop, but I get why it’s listed there, as that’s probably closest. Harmonies are appealing. Very ‘vintage’, kind of 1970s feel…

Constructive Comments: While there’s nothing wrong with it, I doubt it would get radio play, given current tastes. But it’s good and solid, and very relaxing. Could also be called ‘For Once in Your Life.’