Month: April 2019

Broadjam Artist: Mark Parr
Song: Pass You By

Reviewer: Nigel Barrett

Positive Comments: Clean recording. Nice composition.

Constructive Comments: The vocal phrasing seems slightly out of sync with the music which makes it sound rushed in places.

Broadjam Artist: MGB
Song: WOULDN’T LIFE BE EASY?

Reviewer: Rich Goldin

Positive Comments: I like the utilization of the acoustic guitar within in mix. It sits very nicely. The piano part matches well with the acoustic guitar and does not distract. “We turn our thoughts to what’s at hand and wallow in the rain” is an interesting lyrical figure. The song’s instrumental layering develops nicely throughout.

Constructive Comments: My comments are of a technical nature and are in no way meant to be negative. The vocal quality reminds me a bit of Tom Petty. I think that the song tempo could be increased slightly. That’s slightly and not a great deal. The moody vibe of the composition can easily move the listener to despair. The song also ends very abruptly and could have benefited from a long fade-out.

Broadjam Artist: Serneka
Song: A Reason –

Reviewer: Rich Goldin

Positive Comments: This is a nice recording. The song writing is very minimalist with the lyrical content delivering the message in an tight effective way. “Reason to walk out the door” is the key lyric. The use of the piano and organ tones are effective within the song construct. The funk bass guitar line supports the drum groove.

Constructive Comments: My only suggestions are of a technical nature and are in no way a distraction to the artist. Some of the pitch correction on the vocal track is readily transparent (not auto-tune – pitch correction). I would love to hear some additional space with the music, i.e., use of another instrument such as an electric guitar. All-in-all, a great track.

Broadjam Artist: Thierry Coupey
Song: Why Do the Skies Cry ?

Reviewer: Nigel Barrett

Positive Comments: First few bars reminded me of Rush’s Cygnus X1. Really liked the images this type of music creates. Some wonderful patch sounds that I can only dream of.

Constructive Comments: Nothing to add it does what it says on the tin.

Broadjam Artist: JllVMINVTI
Song: Area 51 (Retro Childhood)

Reviewer: Nigel Barrett

Positive Comments: Reminded me a lot of Drake’s Started From The Bottom. Maybe worth putting in the RnB category?

Constructive Comments: Certainly atmospheric. A little more variation would add a nother dimension.

Broadjam Artist: Dave Haddad (CenterPeace)
Song: The Creator

Reviewer: Nigel Barrett

Positive Comments: I almost turned off and refreshed the page to get another track to review but stuck with it and enjoyed the ride. Chord progression is very reminiscent of Pat Metheney/David Bowie’s This Is Not America.

Constructive Comments: None to add I enjoyed it.

Broadjam Artist: English Mike
Song: A TV GAME SHOW THEME

Reviewer: Nigel Barrett

Positive Comments: Very soundtrack-like. For me the better category would be unique.

Constructive Comments: Very 80’s feel. More modern patches would be great.

Broadjam Artist: StarburstRecords
Song: Feathers

Reviewer: Nigel Barrett

Positive Comments: High score from me for lyrics. Interesting stuff. Not sure what the target audience or use would be.

Constructive Comments: Voice was too prominent in the mix.

Broadjam Artist: SRJ
Song: Get On The Floor

Reviewer: Nigel Barrett

Positive Comments: Can you Feel It?!!! I was sure was listening to a cover of Michael Jackson’s tune for the first few bars!Great sound on this track. Giorgio Moroder meets Pet Shop Boys! Loved the electronic bass synth. Right up my street.

Constructive Comments: I assume there’s a vocal version on here somewhere? Could here this in a disco!

Broadjam Artist: Lonnie G
Song: Asteroids & Idiots

Reviewer: On A Mission

Positive Comments: I like the music. The melody and tune are nice.

Constructive Comments: Maybe use a different tone. Artist has potential sounds like he has good experience.