Month: June 2019

Broadjam Artist: Kate Carpenter
Song: Whine Whine Whine

Reviewer: Greg Johnson

Positive Comments: This is a fun song!! THere is some really clever stuff in here….some of the child voices are perfect! The song is not a mainstream, pitchable song I don’t believe, but it may find a home in some specialty niche. The arrangement is well done, as is the melody for this type of song.

Constructive Comments: I think the song basically works well for what it is. It’s not going to be easy to place, but it is easy to appreciate the humor and creativity (especially as a man who has raised children). I think for this style of song, your arrangement and vocal fit very well. You would not want a traditional vocalist and fancy production. Well done!! Take care. Greg

Broadjam Artist: Pete Papageorge
Song: BRIDGE OF ROSES

Reviewer: Greg Johnson

Positive Comments: This is just plain BEAUTIFUL writing!!! No other way to say it. Is it based on anything real or just imagination? The story is, of course, incredibly sad but incredibly moving. It is a tear jerker, period. The recording and instrumentation is reasonably good. The vocal gets the song across.

Constructive Comments: As great as the song is (and IT IS), I’m not sure about the commercial potential, although occasionally something this heavy makes its way through, and you have a shot! You get the song across well, but I’m guessing you are the writer. I think a killer singer could knock this out of the park, particularly with a more elaborate, dramatic arrangement. GREAT WRITE!!! Take care. Greg

Broadjam Artist: Jeff Ashbaker
Song: It Was Love

Reviewer: Greg Johnson

Positive Comments: This is really, really well done!! It is hard to find original lyrics these days but yours are wonderful! So creative and fresh! The song builds nicely with the arrangement and melody continuing to progress. The instrumentation/recording quality sounds pretty good to me.

Constructive Comments: This is really an excellent song. There may be a few lines that can be tweaked but it is fresh and clever. There is a strong melody. I’m guessing you are a singer/songwriter. I feel that a pro vocalist could make it work better, although you sing it well enough to get the song across. I think the recording/production could also be raised a notch. Cool song!! Great work!! Take care. Greg

Broadjam Artist: Jeff Maguire
Song: Dirty Mama

Reviewer: Greg Johnson

Positive Comments: This is a nice, catchy rock tune! To me, the instrumentation and production sounds quite strong. The guitar riff that repeats is quite catchy. There is some nice shape to the arrangement, but I feel there could possibly be more.

Constructive Comments: You are onto something really good with this! There are some nice musical changes that happen during the course of the song. I like the way that it strips down to drums and then rebuilds. I think an additional solo instrument or another musical section (maybe on the 4 or 6 chord) could make it a little stronger. Very nice work!! Take care. Greg

Broadjam Artist: Greg Lambert
Song: Killing Time (Instrumental)

Reviewer: Greg Johnson

Positive Comments: Catchy instrumental rocker!! To me, the musicianship and production both sound excellent! The groove that repeats is a very good hook. This could make a good song for some kind of advertisement or for a sporting event. The mix is excellent.

Constructive Comments: There is really not much to “criticize” here in my opinion. Everything is pretty much how it should be. If I were going to change anything, I would consider addition of a second solo instrument or a small section where things get a little more laid back, or a few stops. THis is really excellent work!! Congrats! Take care. Greg

Broadjam Artist: Tommy Stewart
Song: Your Love don’t get me High(featuring Bead on vocals)

Reviewer: Patrick E. Muth/Catnip Pat

Positive Comments: Fresh sound here. Reminds me a little of CS&N from the 70’s. Good Theme also.

Constructive Comments: Got all the ingrediants of a great song with a little tweaking. I would add some bass and some type of lead instrument guitar, harmonica, fiddle, etc.Keep on truckin! catnip=+=

Broadjam Artist: Sonic
Song: Next To Nothing

Reviewer: Patrick E. Muth/Catnip Pat

Positive Comments: nice fresh sound here, good sound on the guitar, pleasant vocal

Constructive Comments: The vocals have a tad too much edge on them for my taste. You’ve got them out in front enough that you could add some EQ on them to smooth them out a bit. Like the theme def worth working on.When you get that done a bass would be a big plus!Keep On Truckin! catnip=+=

Broadjam Artist: Mark Tha Shark
Song: Malt liquor blooze

Reviewer: Patrick E. Muth/Catnip Pat

Positive Comments: Certainly different style here. a little incohesive if that’s what you are going for here.

Constructive Comments: I would right off the bat look for more chord changes than what you have here. The old three chord blues would work just fine here.Keep working on your craft–you’re needing a little polish here but sounds promising!Keep on Truckin! catnip

Broadjam Artist: Greg Lambert
Song: Washington (Fea. Bailey Rose)

Reviewer: Bob Bentley

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Broadjam Artist: Douglas Branson aka dB+1
Song: I’m Not Laughing About It

Reviewer: MGB

Positive Comments: Very creative piece. Sounds a little like there’s some Zappa influence. Really good message. Instrumentation is good, and vocals work real good with this piece.

Constructive Comments: Cool piece.