Month: November 2018

Broadjam Artist: Jonathan Le Vay
Song: Get Ahead of Yourself (flv)

Reviewer: Randal Dunkle

Positive Comments: Very interesting beginning to this one and it really keeps the listener tuned in. The drums really have a great sound and I like where they come in to the mix. This song is a really tight sounding jam for sure – I like the special effects and the stop and go. That give it a detached feel but at the same time sounds very well put together.

Constructive Comments: I really like this one, I think it really has some great potential, the only thing that I would add is a very cool sounding saxophone – I think a saxophone added it certain parts would really take this song to the next level – best wishes!

Broadjam Artist: Susan Nikas
Song: Waiting Room of Hope

Reviewer: Mark Allan Nordeen

Positive Comments: There certainly is an authenticity to the production. Catchy melody in the chorus. You clearly have talent as a songwriter. Continue to study the craft.

Constructive Comments: Consider a much shorter intro. A publisher will never even get to the first verse with the long intro you have now. And probably need to get to the chorus quite a bit faster. I would place it right after the first verse line “and waiting for his shot.” Not sure the section after that about “living in the waiting room” adds to the song. Might think about removing that section. The story bounces around a bit much. First the main character is trying to get into music, then a garage business, then the story jumps to you. And I’m not sure they support your chorus all that well. As I’m sure you’ve heard before, you need to make it very clear for the listener.

Broadjam Artist: Susan Nikas
Song: Waiting Room of Hope

Reviewer: Mark Allan Nordeen

Positive Comments: There certainly is an authenticity to the production. Catchy melody in the chorus. You clearly have talent as a songwriter. Continue to study the craft.

Constructive Comments: Consider a much shorter intro. A publisher will never even get to the first verse with the long intro you have now. And probably need to get to the chorus quite a bit faster. I would place it right after the first verse line “and waiting for his shot.” Not sure the section after that about “living in the waiting room” adds to the song. Might think about removing that section. The story bounces around a bit much. First the main character is trying to get into music, then a garage business, then the story jumps to you. And I’m not sure they support your chorus all that well. As I’m sure you’ve heard before, you need to make it very clear for the listener.

Broadjam Artist: Kate Carpenter
Song: Baby Nap Song

Reviewer: Randal Dunkle

Positive Comments: I really like the solo guitar sound and the beautiful vocals, the lyrics are great and I think that any parent who listens to this song were be able to relate. It brings back many memories and reminds me mostly of my grandchildren and just how cute they are when they are eating with their bibs on and getting most of it on their face, very good and unique song!

Constructive Comments: I really like this song and think that it could be even better with some musical props in the background and maybe some cooing noises as well. I also think that it would sound good with some children voices in the background – best wishes!

Broadjam Artist: Kate Carpenter
Song: Baby Nap Song

Reviewer: Randal Dunkle

Positive Comments: I really like the solo guitar sound and the beautiful vocals, the lyrics are great and I think that any parent who listens to this song were be able to relate. It brings back many memories and reminds me mostly of my grandchildren and just how cute they are when they are eating with their bibs on and getting most of it on their face, very good and unique song!

Constructive Comments: I really like this song and think that it could be even better with some musical props in the background and maybe some cooing noises as well. I also think that it would sound good with some children voices in the background – best wishes!

Broadjam Artist: Susan Nikas
Song: Pom-a-Lom

Reviewer: Patrick P Welch

Positive Comments: This song was fun, and reminds me of a childrens sing along, but subject matter might prevent this. I could imagine myself singing this in a bar setting, and getinng those who were there to drink and have fun sing along. The echo vocals were nice.

Constructive Comments: Volume cutback at 30 was a little unusual. Enjoyed the image of the hotel with clean girls. I felt like you and your audience were having fun. There often requests for “fun”songs so good luck.

Broadjam Artist: Susan Nikas
Song: Pom-a-Lom

Reviewer: Patrick P Welch

Positive Comments: This song was fun, and reminds me of a childrens sing along, but subject matter might prevent this. I could imagine myself singing this in a bar setting, and getinng those who were there to drink and have fun sing along. The echo vocals were nice.

Constructive Comments: Volume cutback at 30 was a little unusual. Enjoyed the image of the hotel with clean girls. I felt like you and your audience were having fun. There often requests for “fun”songs so good luck.

Broadjam Artist: Uncle Spider & The Electric Dirt Clods
Song: Until I Hold You / R&B

Reviewer: Teri Feaser

Positive Comments: could get lost in this one

Constructive Comments: some background noise listened with headphones & without..still there.

Broadjam Artist: Uncle Spider & The Electric Dirt Clods
Song: Until I Hold You / R&B

Reviewer: Teri Feaser

Positive Comments: could get lost in this one

Constructive Comments: some background noise listened with headphones & without..still there.

Broadjam Artist: Delta Burnett Reed
Song: Hush Ye My Bairne

Reviewer: Patrick P Welch

Positive Comments: Very smooth, feels like some Irish countryside song. The vocals are very clean and on pitch. This song is etherial in nature and kind of whisks one into the ethos.

Constructive Comments: The lyrics are harder for me to cypher, but very pleasant sound. I enjoyed the instrumentation, especially in its simplicity, and the way the it weaves in and out of the song.