Month: September 2018

Broadjam Artist: max quaini
Song: do you think you are a star

Reviewer: STEVE WILBANKS

Positive Comments: Nice one -Pretty fat mixI love the gtr harmonies.I definitely hear a little Satch influence in there…

Constructive Comments: Good job!Really not much negative here at allI love guitar instrumentals.Keep it up –

Broadjam Artist: Sixty Miles Down
Song: I Can’t Complain

Reviewer: STEVE WILBANKS

Positive Comments: Nice Job -Fun tunePretty solid mixGood vocal harmonies

Constructive Comments: Nice one -Solid mix Gtr solo was a little low in the mix, although probably intentionalSeems like the solo could’ve really riffed out a bit in the empty section after the soloGood job!

Broadjam Artist: Sixty Miles Down
Song: I Can’t Complain

Reviewer: STEVE WILBANKS

Positive Comments: Nice Job -Fun tunePretty solid mixGood vocal harmonies

Constructive Comments: Nice one -Solid mix Gtr solo was a little low in the mix, although probably intentionalSeems like the solo could’ve really riffed out a bit in the empty section after the soloGood job!

Broadjam Artist: Uncle Spider & The Electric Dirt Clods
Song: Stilletto Smile / Hard Rock

Reviewer: STEVE WILBANKS

Positive Comments: Nice job – Good driving FeelI like the harmonies.Mix seems a bit over-compressed so that the guitar buries the drums (& I’m a guitarist that likes guitars hot in the mix…)Keep it up!

Constructive Comments: Good idea -Seems like it could benefit from vocalsI like the guitar harmonies.

Broadjam Artist: Uncle Spider & The Electric Dirt Clods
Song: Stilletto Smile / Hard Rock

Reviewer: STEVE WILBANKS

Positive Comments: Nice job – Good driving FeelI like the harmonies.Mix seems a bit over-compressed so that the guitar buries the drums (& I’m a guitarist that likes guitars hot in the mix…)Keep it up!

Constructive Comments: Good idea -Seems like it could benefit from vocalsI like the guitar harmonies.

Broadjam Artist: Chet Nichols
Song: We’ve Never Let Go Of Our Dream – Instrumental

Reviewer: Dave Haddad (CenterPeace)

Positive Comments: I like how the song builds up into a beautiful blend of instruments. I really like the acoustic guitar playing, very well executed and the feel is there too. There are some fantastic elements within this song, the descending sections in the chorus is especially nice. I dig the synth sounds chosen, retro but blending well. I know this is the instrumental tracks for a vocal song so I won’t even ask… if not maybe it should be..

Constructive Comments: The mix of the song, although very nice to listen to, it is out of balance. The drums are barely audible. Drums and bass are your song’s foundation and they should kind of sound like one instrument. I can hear that the drums are playing a nice pattern so when they are louder all the other parts and instruments are going to sound a lot better. First thing in mixing pop and modern music is you have to get your rhythm section balanced. Actually I think a basic 2 & 4 drum part would be nice with this song drums although your groove is pretty dope!

Broadjam Artist: Chet Nichols
Song: We’ve Never Let Go Of Our Dream – Instrumental

Reviewer: Dave Haddad (CenterPeace)

Positive Comments: I like how the song builds up into a beautiful blend of instruments. I really like the acoustic guitar playing, very well executed and the feel is there too. There are some fantastic elements within this song, the descending sections in the chorus is especially nice. I dig the synth sounds chosen, retro but blending well. I know this is the instrumental tracks for a vocal song so I won’t even ask… if not maybe it should be..

Constructive Comments: The mix of the song, although very nice to listen to, it is out of balance. The drums are barely audible. Drums and bass are your song’s foundation and they should kind of sound like one instrument. I can hear that the drums are playing a nice pattern so when they are louder all the other parts and instruments are going to sound a lot better. First thing in mixing pop and modern music is you have to get your rhythm section balanced. Actually I think a basic 2 & 4 drum part would be nice with this song drums although your groove is pretty dope!

Broadjam Artist: Simon Finn
Song: Stay With Me

Reviewer: Dave Haddad (CenterPeace)

Positive Comments: The intro was very intriguing then the vocal came in… here’s a hit song! Everything is in place… Melodies, hook, voice. John Legend comes to mind. Excellent dynamics in this performance. Nothing else to add, you’re doing just fine with your music. Great sound and writing, good luck!!!

Constructive Comments: This works as a solo performance, stating the obvious here. For me there as a little too much low mid eq boost in the vocal. I wanted to hear a slightly brighter tone. I don’t know if it was the microphone used but it is not shiny and super clear (not talking about effects, those are cool). I’m being picky looking for something to add. You don’t have to worry about production where you are going. A little distortion in the vocal at 2:39 and probably slightly in other places… happens to everyone… from me to Beyonce.

Broadjam Artist: Simon Finn
Song: Stay With Me

Reviewer: Dave Haddad (CenterPeace)

Positive Comments: The intro was very intriguing then the vocal came in… here’s a hit song! Everything is in place… Melodies, hook, voice. John Legend comes to mind. Excellent dynamics in this performance. Nothing else to add, you’re doing just fine with your music. Great sound and writing, good luck!!!

Constructive Comments: This works as a solo performance, stating the obvious here. For me there as a little too much low mid eq boost in the vocal. I wanted to hear a slightly brighter tone. I don’t know if it was the microphone used but it is not shiny and super clear (not talking about effects, those are cool). I’m being picky looking for something to add. You don’t have to worry about production where you are going. A little distortion in the vocal at 2:39 and probably slightly in other places… happens to everyone… from me to Beyonce.

Broadjam Artist: DeDe WedeKind
Song: For All We Know

Reviewer: Dave Haddad (CenterPeace)

Positive Comments: remake of a classic song done very well. The singer does have strong Karen Carpenter sound…. she has a beautiful tone, beginnings and cut-offs, I love it! The backing tracks and arrangement are done well. You made the song your own, close but not a straight reproduction. A very nice arrangement in this difficult song. Nailed it.

Constructive Comments: Leaving out the out chorus with all the big vocal harmonies is probably a smart move, Richard Carpenter is an vocal arranging genius. My only criticism might be that it could have sounded a bit more modern, the overall vibe and production is somewhat dated (live drums always helps a lot). It’s a fine line between laid back and light with lackluster and low energy. For me you stayed well in the likable zone and it may or may not be do to my extremely fond memories of this song and artist. idk, but I loved it! Thank you.