Month: September 2019

Broadjam Artist: Jeff Ashbaker
Song: Ain’t Nobody Keeping Score

Reviewer: Greg Johnson

Positive Comments: Hi Jeff! Me again!! Cool stuff!! I love those kind of lyrics….offbeat but catchy…really fun!! THe music is very hooky….catches the listener’s ear! Arrangement and vocal carry the song perfectly! Wonderful job!!

Constructive Comments: I think the recording/mix is not as good as the rest of the song, but it is solid. Really cool!! Take care. Greg

Broadjam Artist: Sam Look
Song: Beyond the Light

Reviewer: Greg Johnson

Positive Comments: Pretty song!! Nice positive message!! Musicianship is really solid, and the vocal is very passionate! So pleasant to listen to! Great job!!

Constructive Comments: The acoustic guitar may be a bit loud and over processed. The vocal has some minor pitch issues at times….mostly it sounds great! Really nice tune!! Take care. Greg

Broadjam Artist: Randy Steward
Song: Sailin’ Man

Reviewer: Greg Johnson

Positive Comments: THis song has a wonderful vibe!! Has that dreaminess/fantasy aspect like some of the 70’s songs! Reminds me a bit of Loggins and Messina. Really well conceived and executed! Love the steel drums!! Pour me a margarita!! Great tune!

Constructive Comments: The mix or recording is a bit muffled…not crisp and clear on the high end. Great song!! Take care. Greg

Broadjam Artist: Marc S. Pate
Song: Old Man

Reviewer: Greg Johnson

Positive Comments: Cool song!! Love the vibe….laid back and sweet! Really intriguing lyric! Musicianship is strong and the vocal is delivered very passionately. This fires on all cylinders!!

Constructive Comments: I’m not crazy about the vocal recording/mix? The performance is great but the vocal has a little bit of a muffled sound. Great song!! Take care. Greg

Broadjam Artist: Bob Bentley
Song: Empire

Reviewer: Barry Osbourn

Positive Comments: Good happy uplifting stuff, has that Scottish Highlands vibe, love to hear some bagpipes in it.plenty of emotions and melody. nice work!!

Constructive Comments: nothing here , wonderful piece.

Broadjam Artist: Dave Haddad (CenterPeace)
Song: Apocalypse

Reviewer: Barry Osbourn

Positive Comments: wow, very unique, I was not expecting the transition, very sci Fi, love it. great recording a little Zappa like

Constructive Comments: nothing here, great stuff.

Broadjam Artist: RockHound Producers
Song: Zone

Reviewer: Barry Osbourn

Positive Comments: name popped into my head when the hip hop beat kicks in on the piano, totally unexpected, great surprise. very unique piece I love it.

Constructive Comments: nothing here, wonderful piece.

Broadjam Artist: N.Jones, Protilius Productions
Song: Ultra Low Ost Cue 23-24

Reviewer: Barry Osbourn

Positive Comments: great piece, packs a lot of emotional value for as subtle as it is, a wonderful reminder that less is more sometimes. nice transition and emotional change at about the 3:30 mark. great work

Constructive Comments: nothing here, just like it is..

Broadjam Artist: Nigel Barrett
Song: Tenderly (instrumental version)

Reviewer: Barry Osbourn

Positive Comments: great work, sounds like a love scene from an old 80’s movie, my generation, Molly Ringwald slow dancing with Emilio Estavez. ha ha.

Constructive Comments: good the way it is……….

Broadjam Artist: Ladee V
Song: Happy Vibes Instrumental

Reviewer: Barry Osbourn

Positive Comments: reminded me of going out in the front yard early in the morning when peoples sprinklers are on and maybe catching the sunrise and some critters still out. nice piece, very peaceful.

Constructive Comments: nothing here, great stuff.