Month: March 2020

Broadjam Artist: Hartmut Oberdieck
Song: Spirit

Reviewer: Bob Birthisel

Positive Comments: Very smooth, classic sound and excellent guitar tones. Organ is nice as well and the drums are complimentary, although I’m missing bass guitar as a full rhythm section. This was just a laid-back, COOL listen all the way. Quite enjoyable!

Constructive Comments: I would have given this an even higher rating, but something totally weird happens at the 1:39 mark. The song loses its entire energy and it sounds like a drop-out like you used to get on old tapes. I listened to it 4 times, and if that was an intentional play I’d strongly urge you to re-mix it with consistency. It’s too good a song for that in my opinion.

Broadjam Artist: Margie & Art Corey
Song: Shakin’ in My Shoes…..Marg & Art Corey

Reviewer: Sam Cooper

Positive Comments: Love that the voice reminds me of Curtis Mayfield! Good stuff. Definitely brings a retro-seventies vibe to life!

Constructive Comments: The recording itself is top heavy in the eq department. There’s not much on the bottom to shake you up….which I think is helpful with a dance song. I’d revisit that and repost it if I were you.

Broadjam Artist: Hartmut Oberdieck
Song: just for now (2007)

Reviewer: Sam Cooper

Positive Comments: Made for dancing and/or closing movie credits…what a groove.

Constructive Comments: I hate to criticize, but it’s a little generic, like it’s all been done before. There might be something you can do to make it stand out that seems missing to me.

Broadjam Artist: Ladee V
Song: Restoration

Reviewer: Sam Cooper

Positive Comments: Cool tune–kind of modern jazz influences. Great singing.

Constructive Comments: The eq in the mastering was a little harsh. I’d revisit that to warm it up.

Broadjam Artist: Rodney Magee
Song: Enchanted Love

Reviewer: Highsmyth

Positive Comments: Twiddles along nicely …good tune for media projects, corporates etc

Constructive Comments: as a chart tune it needs to ebb and flow more….

Broadjam Artist: StarburstRecords
Song: Dreamatorium: 5. Pleasantly Sedate

Reviewer: Highsmyth

Positive Comments: really nice sweet tune with good variation of sounds to keep the ears pricked….

Constructive Comments: the background strings were too loud in places…for me…id like to hear the discordant sounds more..

Broadjam Artist: Earl.C.Webb
Song: SLOW DOWN

Reviewer: Highsmyth

Positive Comments: lovely melody…lyrics..vocal and mix of instruments…well composed.good quality sound and production.

Constructive Comments: too full on from start…quieter moments with more ebb and flow would enhance the song….

Broadjam Artist: Marcel
Song: 40 hr Weekend (Country Version)

Reviewer: Bob Birthisel

Positive Comments: Super-balanced blend and real instruments making real music. Hallelujah! Lead vocal smooth, harmonies were accurate, and the players played tastefully. It actually reminded me of a Jimmy Buffett song as much as a Country song, and the recording quality was strong throughout. Well-written and well-performed. So far in the Country category this is my highest-rated review (and yes, I’m super picky because BS reviews don’t help anyone other than their ego.

Constructive Comments: Slightly wordy even for a story-song, and if I were mixing I would have cut about 2-3 db off the lead vocal but that is really nit-picking, since I enjoyed the heck out of this tune.

Broadjam Artist: Uncle Spider & The Electric Dirt Clods
Song: To Them What Left Too Soon/ Rock & Roll

Reviewer: Bob Birthisel

Positive Comments: I found this to be quite melodic and the chord pattern held my attention. I would have liked to hear a single-note melody in addition to the rhythmic strumming, but overall while this sounds like an unfinished piece, there is definitely promise.

Constructive Comments: The sound quality threw me off on this one, as it really sounds home-made and the instruments could have been tighter at a couple of points. Still enjoyed the listen though!

Broadjam Artist: Dave Haddad (CenterPeace)
Song: Children of the World

Reviewer: Cassidy A. Maze

Positive Comments: sounds amazing..would love to know what you’re lyrics mean!

Constructive Comments: If you’re ever in Catskill NY, let me know,we’ll hire you for a party!