Month: November 2018

Broadjam Artist: Uncle Spider & The Electric Dirt Clods
Song: Wind Song / Pop Dream Pop

Reviewer: Randal Dunkle

Positive Comments: Very dreamy sounding tune, I like how the rhythm guitar and the lead guitar blends together – very cool sound for sure. I especially like when the keyboards and drum arrive.

Constructive Comments: Very cool sound, I don’t think that I’d change anything except for me I would have liked to have heard the keyboards and drums come in a little sooner but that’s just my opinion it’s a very good song as is – best wishes!

Broadjam Artist: Avatar Music Productions
Song: Working While the World Sleeps

Reviewer: Jeff Cowhick

Positive Comments: Overall I thought this was an interesting piece with excellent meditative quality. It flowed nicely without sounding forced. Intriguing how the piece was successful in being as short as it was with this form of music. Reminds me of something that Jan Hammer might have done back in the eighties which is refreshing.

Constructive Comments: I did think that the backing keyboards were a little busy and may have been a little more neat. I found it interesting that you were able to pull off this piece in such a short amount of time but I wonder if it might have been stronger if you took more time to develop the intensity at three minutes instead of two.

Broadjam Artist: Dave Haddad (CenterPeace)
Song: Medieval Games

Reviewer: Jeff Cowhick

Positive Comments: There isn’t anything that I can say I would change with this piece. It blew me away and the energy was great! The leads were tight yet not over done. Everything played together really well towards placing emphasis on the motif. I liked the arrangement and the instruments also. I liked the simplicity and the way in which the entire piece got to the point and ended strong!

Constructive Comments: I really could not find anything at all that lacked except for the bass. It seemed like a keyboard bass and I’m not exactly sure what the issue was, but the timbre seemed to lag behind near the middle. It may have just been the waveform of the keyboard bass. Perhaps using something a little more organic like an upright bass or fretted electric would have yielded a stronger attack. That is simply an issue of preference.

Broadjam Artist: Dave Haddad (CenterPeace)
Song: Medieval Games

Reviewer: Jeff Cowhick

Positive Comments: There isn’t anything that I can say I would change with this piece. It blew me away and the energy was great! The leads were tight yet not over done. Everything played together really well towards placing emphasis on the motif. I liked the arrangement and the instruments also. I liked the simplicity and the way in which the entire piece got to the point and ended strong!

Constructive Comments: I really could not find anything at all that lacked except for the bass. It seemed like a keyboard bass and I’m not exactly sure what the issue was, but the timbre seemed to lag behind near the middle. It may have just been the waveform of the keyboard bass. Perhaps using something a little more organic like an upright bass or fretted electric would have yielded a stronger attack. That is simply an issue of preference.

Broadjam Artist: Jeana Potthoff
Song: Mysterious

Reviewer: Anxious Rabbit

Positive Comments: Well mic’d piano! A beautifully clean, rich, provocative sound! Well written. Sounds very professional! Love how it made me feel. It caused me great unexpected emotion – I actually have tears in my eyes as i type this and have no idea why! Gees this is a powerful piece of music and i am grateful i had the opportunity to hear it! 62 year old men aren’t suppose to get emotionally upset by a piano player. I now need to hear some AC/DC to get me legs back!

Constructive Comments: There is nothing anyone should have to say about this composition but that it’s world class and you should be extremely proud. This deserves a spot in a Film or Movie of the Week or a National Commercial Ad for something! WOW! Thank you for sharing! Damn!!!

Broadjam Artist: Jeana Potthoff
Song: Mysterious

Reviewer: Anxious Rabbit

Positive Comments: Well mic’d piano! A beautifully clean, rich, provocative sound! Well written. Sounds very professional! Love how it made me feel. It caused me great unexpected emotion – I actually have tears in my eyes as i type this and have no idea why! Gees this is a powerful piece of music and i am grateful i had the opportunity to hear it! 62 year old men aren’t suppose to get emotionally upset by a piano player. I now need to hear some AC/DC to get me legs back!

Constructive Comments: There is nothing anyone should have to say about this composition but that it’s world class and you should be extremely proud. This deserves a spot in a Film or Movie of the Week or a National Commercial Ad for something! WOW! Thank you for sharing! Damn!!!

Broadjam Artist: Edmond Allmond
Song: Orchestral Opener

Reviewer: Anxious Rabbit

Positive Comments: 30 second spot! Great Sync piece, if there is a request for a 30 second spot with lots of energy! Felt well constructed for such a short piece. Would have liked to have heard an entire minute.

Constructive Comments: I would be on the look out for Sync request asking for noting longer than 30 seconds – But know most of the time back ground music is selected – it is typically drawn from a complete song they feel they can splice to fit the mood of the scene. Keep it up – Good Luck! And do you best if using simulated instruments that they sound as close to actual instruments as possible or it will detract from your presentation no matter how well written. Unless you are high lighted a spot and using, say like a toy piano for effect! Then it sounds intentional and will be more readily received!

Broadjam Artist: Edmond Allmond
Song: Orchestral Opener

Reviewer: Anxious Rabbit

Positive Comments: 30 second spot! Great Sync piece, if there is a request for a 30 second spot with lots of energy! Felt well constructed for such a short piece. Would have liked to have heard an entire minute.

Constructive Comments: I would be on the look out for Sync request asking for noting longer than 30 seconds – But know most of the time back ground music is selected – it is typically drawn from a complete song they feel they can splice to fit the mood of the scene. Keep it up – Good Luck! And do you best if using simulated instruments that they sound as close to actual instruments as possible or it will detract from your presentation no matter how well written. Unless you are high lighted a spot and using, say like a toy piano for effect! Then it sounds intentional and will be more readily received!

Broadjam Artist: Kate Carpenter
Song: The Sluggard Song

Reviewer: Anxious Rabbit

Positive Comments: Vocals were on point – musicality was fluid/strong – Artistic reminds me of? None i’m aware of.

Constructive Comments: Market Potential? – Would have to be very, very specific – this song is quirky [ in an odd fun way ] – it’s a one off for sure/unique – It might be specifically what’s needed for a Sync request! – But offers little towards being Commercial as far as “Market Potential” [ this has a narrow net to cast ] which begs the question,. was it written as part of a play or a musical or collective? If so it’s a strong contender!! Or maybe on a children’s album based on object lessons? Good luck !!

Broadjam Artist: Kate Carpenter
Song: The Sluggard Song

Reviewer: Anxious Rabbit

Positive Comments: Vocals were on point – musicality was fluid/strong – Artistic reminds me of? None i’m aware of.

Constructive Comments: Market Potential? – Would have to be very, very specific – this song is quirky [ in an odd fun way ] – it’s a one off for sure/unique – It might be specifically what’s needed for a Sync request! – But offers little towards being Commercial as far as “Market Potential” [ this has a narrow net to cast ] which begs the question,. was it written as part of a play or a musical or collective? If so it’s a strong contender!! Or maybe on a children’s album based on object lessons? Good luck !!