Month: June 2019

Broadjam Artist: Marc S. Pate
Song: Rollin’ In Your Arms

Reviewer: Mark Tha Shark

Positive Comments: Very cool song great instruments and vocals

Constructive Comments: Good song really nothing to add here.

Broadjam Artist: Toni Fournier
Song: Don’t Leave Me Behind

Reviewer: Mark Tha Shark

Positive Comments: Cool song and cool vibe!

Constructive Comments: Very cool song and style. Nothing to add here.

Broadjam Artist: Donovan Tucker
Song: The Gift (Julia Schmidt vocal)

Reviewer: David James

Positive Comments: Very nice intro. I like the way the instrumentation builds. The instrumental arrangement is spot on. Lovely piano and acoustic guitar, backed up by a restrained but effective rhythm section. A strong, memorable melody. A top notch, nuanced vocal performance and vocal arrangement. The quality of the recording is outstanding..very professional.

Constructive Comments: Nothing much to add. It’s very good and very marketable.

Broadjam Artist: Kate Carpenter
Song: The Nap Song

Reviewer: David James

Positive Comments: Good song. The lyrics are particularly strong, very entertaining. Great use of rhyme and imagery. Compelling vocal delivery which is well complemented by the acoustic arrangement. A catchy melody and chord progression. Very nicely recorded.

Constructive Comments: I’ve marked down the market potential because it’s a bit of a novelty song these days. When I was a boy, songs such as this received radio play and sold by the bucket load, however in today’s market it’s a bit of a niche. Still, I enjoyed it.

Broadjam Artist: HAYWARD A. FRANKS
Song: ARMS

Reviewer: Greg Johnson

Positive Comments: Wonderful lyris, wonderful concept. Great arrangement, great vocal!! There is a great deal of passion in the performance. I like the relatively stripped down arrangement…lets the singer do what he should. THis is a very high quality song!!

Constructive Comments: I think the recording could be better. It is certainly fine but it seems that everything could be a little clearer and crisper. BUT, I love the song!! THis is great work, and I’d love to hear more!! Take care. Greg

Broadjam Artist: George Michael John
Song: Illinois

Reviewer: Greg Johnson

Positive Comments: Very professional production!! The quality sounds like commercial quality to me. Instruments all are very well played. Vocal is really well processed and singer has just the right vibe for the lyrics. This is really a quality production!!

Constructive Comments: For me, the song is presented just as it should be. The arrangement, instrumentation, production, and vocal are all top notch. Great job on everything here!!! Love to hear more. Take care. Greg

Broadjam Artist: Jeff Maguire
Song: Last Free Man In America

Reviewer: Greg Johnson

Positive Comments: Catchy, pleasant tune!! I like the concept, and some of the lyrics are really clever. The song has a lot going for it. Vocal is quite passionate. Really like the lead guitar parts…well played and mixed.

Constructive Comments: The mix could be better. Drums are a little dull sounding. I also think there could be more variety…more shape to the song. Overall, really well done! Take care. Greg

Broadjam Artist: Jason Kessler and ProRS
Song: Child Of The 80s (full version)

Reviewer: Greg Johnson

Positive Comments: Very, very clever song!!! Love the way you integrate the 80’s rock theme into lyrics and music! At first, the vocal seemed just OK but as the song got going, the vocalist zeroed in and the performance has tone, precision, and passion….I hear a little Jim Steinman..although I don’t believe he is referenced in the song.

Constructive Comments: I think the recording/playing could be somewhat better….a little fuller arrangement and tighter parts. Overall, I love this!! It is humorous, touching, and clever all at once. Very nicely done!! Take care. Greg

Broadjam Artist: MGB
Song: ANSWER MAN

Reviewer: Greg Johnson

Positive Comments: Really great sounding track! The recording is clean and crisp. Well played and arranged. BG vocals are mixed just right. Vocally, everything works. Lyrics are clever and have a fun darkness to them.

Constructive Comments: I think the song is presented pretty much the way it should be…..nothing I can see that really should be changed in this regard. Overall, excellent work all way around! Take care. Greg

Broadjam Artist: Douglas Branson aka dB+1
Song: Excellent Day

Reviewer: Greg Johnson

Positive Comments: Song is clever and catchy!! THe arrangement works well and matches the era and the vocal feel. Lead guitar is well played and appropriate for the style.

Constructive Comments: Recording could be better. Bass/drums are a bit muffled and boomy. Vocal has a great feel for the classic sound…something like Donovan or the Kinks. Lead guitar may be a bit loud and competes somewhat with the vocal. FUN TUNE!!! Love it! Take care. Greg