Month: February 2019

Broadjam Artist: Zundeep
Song: Eating me up inside

Reviewer: Marilyn Hall

Positive Comments: The vocal is really good. I like the layers of the vocal. The song has meaningful lyrics.

Constructive Comments: The song starts a little too abruptly is my only suggestion.

Broadjam Artist: Lovers Cut Sheets
Song: Stuck in my Head

Reviewer: David James

Positive Comments: Love the insistant piano arpreggio. Lovely change at 1.05. The vocal is very strong and has great depth and range. The vocalistHe sells the song with conviction. The line ‘She’s stuck in my head’ could have been potentially too repetitive, but somehow it isn’t it works It’a a really captivating song and one that grows on the listener with repeated listenings. I can imagine in film or TV. Nicely recorded.

Constructive Comments: I would have liked a more natural drum sound and for that reason I’ve marked down the arrangement. The drum track as it stands gives the song a somewhat retro feel. Overall though it’s really strong.

Broadjam Artist: Matt Mereu
Song: Renovation Woman

Reviewer: David James

Positive Comments: Great intro. I love those initial chords which have a hints of dissonance about them. Superb drum track. Strong lead vocal, shades of Jagger there. The song has great swagger and dynamism. Well recorded and mastered.

Constructive Comments: Those first chords were so engaging I would have to have heard them in isolation again in a bridge to add some light and shade. I think the section from 2.00 to 2.15 lacked the energy of the rest of the song I think a more up-front guitar solo would have lifted that section. These are the reasons I’ve marked down the instrumentation and arrangement by a notch. Overall though it’s a good song.

Broadjam Artist: Mag Pie
Song: Now

Reviewer: Marilyn Hall

Positive Comments: It has an interesting groove. Maybe this is sort of a combination of dance and industrial electronic.

Constructive Comments: Very nice. Sort of quirky.

Broadjam Artist: Patrick E. Muth/Catnip Pat
Song: BEFORE THE WORLD STOPS SPINNIN!

Reviewer: Chris Ford

Positive Comments: Cool, fun old style swing Blues. Love the rhythm and hook. Instrumentation suits the song well. Lead vocals are solid for this style. Harmonies and back up vocal ideas are fun.

Constructive Comments: Good song and recording overall. Main critique would be the Harmonies and back up vocals They are a bit overpowering and take away from the lead vocals. They are also a bit “pitchy” in places. I wouldn’t recommend taking them out, but I would recommend bringing down the volume on the back up vocals and harmonies so they enhance the song and showcase the lead vocals.

Broadjam Artist: Kate Carpenter
Song: When Mama Says No

Reviewer: Chris Ford

Positive Comments: LMAO! I love it! Very original and well done! Gutsy. Love the Blues harp (my favorite instrument). Great rhythm and pace. Definitely a “niche” audience on this one. Potential for pick up in TV or Film for a very specific need.

Constructive Comments: Not much I could suggest in this one. Older style song, so opportunities could be limited, but also completely unique, so if the need is there, it could get attention.

Broadjam Artist: Trinity
Song: A Western Way Of Thinking

Reviewer: Chris Ford

Positive Comments: Cool unusual instrumental. Haunting melody. Good mix and instrumentation. I could hear this in a TV or movie sound track. Nice.

Constructive Comments: I wouldn’t change anything. It’s a great listen.

Broadjam Artist: Teri Feaser
Song: Imaginary Moment

Reviewer: Chris Ford

Positive Comments: Nice voice & harmonies. Good arrangement. Reminds me of some country hits and movie sound tracks from the 60’s & 70’s.

Constructive Comments: Singer has a nice voice. I’d back down the effects put on the vocals in the mix.

Broadjam Artist: The Trouts
Song: Instrumental VI

Reviewer: Chris Ford

Positive Comments: Unexpected surprise! I wasn’t expecting and instrumental. I dig the contrast of the rhythm music with the lead guitar. Feels a bit like Joe Satriani “Surfing With The Aliens”…and I am a big fan of his.

Constructive Comments: Can’t really suggest anything. I like this track.

Broadjam Artist: Margie & Art Corey
Song: Livin In A Bubble Killer Sax

Reviewer: Chris Ford

Positive Comments: Great rhythm and beat. Keeps me moving down the track. Vocals are a nice contrast with the drums and guitar rhythm and feel. Cool hook and story. Could hear this in a film track. Like the ending.

Constructive Comments: Only suggestion is to bring up the vocals a bit.