Month: December 2019

Broadjam Artist: Barry Osbourn
Song: Ride On

Reviewer: Greg Johnson

Positive Comments: Very cool music!! Very catchy and melodic! Guitar playing is very nice! Playing/production in general is strong! Well done!

Constructive Comments: The mix could be a little better. Very cool music!! Take care. Greg

Broadjam Artist: Uncle Spider & The Electric Dirt Clods
Song: Come On My Side / Rock & Roll

Reviewer: Greg Johnson

Positive Comments: Pretty music!! I see you have lyrics but no vocals yet…..should make a very nice vocal song!!The arrangement/playing are good! Very nice stuff!

Constructive Comments: The mix could be tighter, and I would use less chorus on the acoustic guitar. Nice music ! Take care. Greg

Broadjam Artist: Kate Carpenter
Song: No Two Alike

Reviewer: Greg Johnson

Positive Comments: Hi Kate. Snuck one by me yesterday! This is another really clever, cute, and positive song!! You have quite a collection going! VERY well done!!

Constructive Comments: You know me……always a fan!! Take care. Greg

Broadjam Artist: Jay Gross
Song: Who’s Right, Who’s Wrong

Reviewer: Bill Dake

Positive Comments: Nice Jazz/Rock, Steely Dan style tune. Well recorded, arranged and performed.

Constructive Comments: Not much to critique, maybe expand on the vocals and tell a story to surround the basic hook/idea.

Broadjam Artist: Uncle Spider & The Electric Dirt Clods
Song: And Then She Blushes / Jazz

Reviewer: Bill Dake

Positive Comments: Nice little guitar solo piece, like the tone!

Constructive Comments: Don’t know where you’re at in your guitar journey but keep at it. Writing for guitar can be a challenge and writing and performing your own compositions is a never ending process. Sounds like you’re developing some good playing skills/habits and your tone is very nice. If you haven’t already, check out some Joe Pass solo guitar pieces.Maybe even study some classical guitar…it helped me.

Broadjam Artist: Nigel Barrett
Song: Shoot The Breeze

Reviewer: Bill Dake

Positive Comments: Nice melody, almost a gospel feel in some parts.

Constructive Comments: You could probably shorten this to around 3:00. The synth lead ( sax?) gets a bit monotonous, not the melody, but just the sound/timbre . You might experiment with some different choices for the lead, maybe even doubling or using a different lead on the chorus. In general, there are some nice ideas here.

Broadjam Artist: HAWC
Song: Special You

Reviewer: Bill Dake

Positive Comments: Really like this tune. Well mixed, nice lead and back-up vocals. Laid back feel, easy listening jazz.

Constructive Comments: The intro might be more effective if instead of the synth you used a simple piano with a quiet pad underneath. As is it seems a little out of character with the rest of the arrangement. No big deal, still a nice tune.

Broadjam Artist: Greg Lambert
Song: Prodigal Son (Instrumental)

Reviewer: Ante Novaselic

Positive Comments: I really liked this instrumental. The performance was excellent as were the mix and recording. Great bluesy tone on the guitar and the playing had a nice touch with dynamics and feel. Something that is lacking more often then not in today’s music. I really enjoyed this track and I hope I get to hear and review more of this artists songs.

Constructive Comments: Nothing to add here!!

Broadjam Artist: Kate Carpenter
Song: Passport to Power

Reviewer: Greg Johnson

Positive Comments: Very clever song!! Really catchy and fun, with a good message!! Really nicely presented!

Constructive Comments: Works really well the way it is!! Take care. Greg

Broadjam Artist: Barry Osbourn
Song: Let It Flow

Reviewer: Greg Johnson

Positive Comments: Fantastic Funky Feel!! Playing is right in the pocket and groove is SOOO COOL!! Great production…..big sound!! Everything done right!!

Constructive Comments: Love it as it is!! Take care. Greg