Month: September 2019

Broadjam Artist: Barry Osbourn
Song: Deep Water

Reviewer: David James

Positive Comments: Great, dreamy intro with a great opening chord. I love the way the drums come in. Lovely instrumentation. The lead guitar is fantastic. Lovely bass and keyboard arrangement. A very strong melody. Great breakdown at 4.00. First class sound quality..mastered to perfection. A very effective hypnotic piece with hints of Pink Floyd in their heyday.

Constructive Comments: I mention the drums above. I think the song would be improved with some drum fills and percussion. If possible get a live drummer/percussionist. The tune is worth pitching for appropriate film/TV lisings. To conclude great work.

Broadjam Artist: Ladee V
Song: Submissive One

Reviewer: David James

Positive Comments: Firstly this a beautiful song. Nice intro. Very catchy melody. The chorus with the block vocal is sublime. The singer is first class, an tremendous singer. The lyrics are simple but effective. The song has a great vibe.

Constructive Comments: I’ve marked down the instrumentation and the arrangement because I think that some of the synth sounds don’t really suit the song, particularly on the chorus, where the synth is fighting the vocal. Also a less bombastic drum/percussion track would work better. I really like this song, but feel that in terms of arrangement and instrumentation a more delicate touch would bring out the inherent beauty of the melody. Hope these comments make sense!

Broadjam Artist: Jeff Ashbaker
Song: Wonderfully Moody

Reviewer: David James

Positive Comments: I like the very short percussion intro. Very clever and entertaining lyrics. The singer sells the song very well. Very catchy with a strong chorus. Great acoustic guitar and the short bursts of lead guitar are really effective, particularly at 1.50. Lovely use of percussion.

Constructive Comments: As I’ve stated above I really liked the intro and think it could have been doubled in length. (I know short intros are in vogue these days).I think the song has a Latin feel, think Ricky Martin, and as such a touch of brass would have worked better than the violin. Also those final guitar chords, right at the end could have been accentuated to indicate definitively that it was end of the song. Hence I’ve marked down the arrangement. Overall though a strong song.

Broadjam Artist: Jeff Cowhick
Song: By Night

Reviewer: MCarollShaw

Positive Comments: This song draws out emotion. It is impressionistic and makes one think of life that goes on deep deep under water and under glaciers. I love the sounds of the bubbling guitars and basses of this electronic jazz. The song is GREAT! True artistry. (I played it five times.)

Constructive Comments: There was a fuzzy sound to the recording that did not seem necessary (but I may not be knowledgeable enough on electronic music to say.)

Broadjam Artist: Toni Fournier
Song: Used To Be Real

Reviewer: Patrick E. Muth/Catnip Pat

Positive Comments: fresh, bright sound. good harmonies. nice key change

Constructive Comments: sounds good I like the guitar work. key change really helps dynamics of songthis artist is making good, steady headway

Broadjam Artist: Greg Johnson
Song: The Sea of Life

Reviewer: Patrick E. Muth/Catnip Pat

Positive Comments: real nice atmosphere on this reminds me of floating in the gulf on a raft. nice background harmonies and overall sound

Constructive Comments: nice job on this tune all the way around. we need more like thisKeep On Trucking! Catnip

Broadjam Artist: Sam Look
Song: Fly

Reviewer: MGB

Positive Comments: Very touching and emotional piece that is really nicely done. Instrumentation and arrangement are top notch. Really good combination of smoothness and explosiveness.

Constructive Comments: Really nice song.

Broadjam Artist: Janet Murphy
Song: Meet Me At Midnight

Reviewer: MGB

Positive Comments: Very touching and soulful piece with really good vocals. Very good touch to add the male voice. Arrangement and production both very good and smooth.

Constructive Comments: Nice song.

Broadjam Artist: Bob Bentley
Song: Heart To Heart

Reviewer: Randy Steward

Positive Comments: You have a nice peaceful sounding voice that lends itself well to this tune. You told a story very well. Musically it was fitting and not overpowering. I could see/hear Maybe Kenny Rogers doing this one.

Constructive Comments: Honestly, about 1/2 -3/4’s of the way through this tune I was ready to hear another. As with Lyin’Eyes or Hotel California, you have a story, a bit more in length than a “standard 3 min tune” but they GRAB YOU with the music. DYNAMICS make a tune pop and memorable. Good start (my opinion)so go for it. Best!

Broadjam Artist: Warren Hein
Song: That’s Another Story short instrumental version

Reviewer: Greg Johnson

Positive Comments: Cool music!! Well conceived, arranged, and played!! Musicianship/production sounds really sharp…..good mix!

Constructive Comments: Well done!! Take care. Greg