Broadjam Artist: Fred Kimmel
Song: Namida No View Finder (featuring Sali Oguri)
Reviewer: Dave Haddad (CenterPeace)
Positive Comments: Nice intro, surprised when the song came in double time. Quality parts and performance. The chorus rocks, fantastic vocal harmonies. Enjoyed the break down at the beginning of the second verse. Beautiful composing guitars. Mix is good. Song is reminiscent of queensryche. I like the keyboard counterpoint in the pre-chorus. Good use of effects in the transitional sections. Good bridge, works very well with the song.
Constructive Comments: The intro did not match the rest of the song. Maybe too much low end in the mix, loses a little definition in the kick and bass… kick should be a little more present so adding some high end or a different mixing (or preset) with more attack so it will cut through the guitars and bass. The fade out didn’t do anything to help the song, took away from the mostly professional production in the first 4:20 of the song. Too fast and too abrupt on the fade, makes it sound like there was something after that you didn’t want the listener to hear…. smoother fade, slightly slower is better. Vocal is up and down, loses the lead position slightly in the second verse, then back on top into the pre chorus then again in the second chorus the vocal is not quite loud enough. Bad edit on the vocal after the bridge… when the music goes out the vocal punch should have been dusted down in level. Lead vocal is very inconsistent in volume. My only problem here is little production issues. I think that is the only thing hold this song back from greatness. The tune is hot, the performances are super hot, just recording issues hold this back.