Month: April 2020

Broadjam Artist: James Hamilton
Song: Doing Just Fine

Reviewer: Groove Fondue

Positive Comments: Very nice tune. The instrumentation and haunting vocals work well mainly because of it’s simplicity. There is no musical clutter so it let’s the listener focus on the lyrics and what is being said. Love the harmonies once they come in, really gives the tune a nice punch, especially at the end. Enjoyed it very much!

Constructive Comments: It’s all good to me, nice effort here.

Broadjam Artist: Jeana Potthoff
Song: Adrift

Reviewer: rob colley

Positive Comments: The piano is played with sensitivity and commitment and the mood is maintained throughout. It would make an excellent underscore, as it would not overpower visual images and could blend with dialogue. The string pads add warmth to the overall sound, and operate in different registers, giving tonal contrast.It creates abiding aura of melancholy and sounds sincere and honest.

Constructive Comments: In order to make this more effective as a stand alone piece of music, it would, in my view, benefit either from some more harmonic or melodic development, or the introduction of a contrasting secondary idea. After 4 minutes some respite from the tonic pedal and insistent D minor tonality would be welcome. Perhaps the strings could take a more active melodic role in this, or there could be a more extended departure from the D pedal in the middle, notwithstanding the existing brief visit to Gminor, so that its return was welcome? But then it is billed as a soundtrack piece, and as such it works fine.

Broadjam Artist: Bob Birthisel
Song: Old Man, Young man

Reviewer: Joe’s Underground

Positive Comments: Great voice.

Constructive Comments: Song doesnt have a defined hook. Hard to relate to. Maybe tell a specific story you experienced.

Broadjam Artist: Greg Lambert
Song: Mercy

Reviewer: Jeana Potthoff

Positive Comments: Smooth vocals in this laid-back tune! Excellent lyrics and instrumentals. Positive and uplifting.

Constructive Comments: Can’t think of any improvements. Would work well in a film. Nice job!

Broadjam Artist: Kate Carpenter
Song: Painted Bunting

Reviewer: Jeana Potthoff

Positive Comments: Fun, folksy song with a quality vocal and nice live sound! I like the blend of instruments.

Constructive Comments: This should work well in the right setting, such as a film background song. Nice job!

Broadjam Artist: Toni Fournier
Song: It’ll Never End

Reviewer: Jeana Potthoff

Positive Comments: Fun, laid-back blues feel. This song has a nice live sound, with great vocals.

Constructive Comments: Don’t think it needs any improvements. Should work well in film/tv.

Broadjam Artist: Signal 30
Song: Beyond This Life

Reviewer: Jeana Potthoff

Positive Comments: Dramatic piano-focused piece. I liked the chord progressions and over-all feel. Great job!

Constructive Comments: This should work well as a soundtrack for tv/film.

Broadjam Artist: StarburstRecords
Song: Dreamatorium Too: A Cro-Magnon in Oz

Reviewer: Jeana Potthoff

Positive Comments: Cool soundtrack piece! I liked how the various themes melted together. The unique blend of instruments added intrigue. Nice work!

Constructive Comments: Can’t think of improvements. Should work well in film/tv.

Broadjam Artist: Hartmut Oberdieck
Song: lazy joe

Reviewer: Jeana Potthoff

Positive Comments: Fun, upbeat, classic-rock feel! I liked the vibe and variety of instrumentation.

Constructive Comments: Should work well for tv/film. Can’t think of any improvement.

Broadjam Artist: Bob Bentley
Song: Love Is In The Things I Do

Reviewer: Jeana Potthoff

Positive Comments: Beautiful, heartfelt song. The vocals were very well done, as was the instrumental part.

Constructive Comments: Can’t think of any improvements. Should work well in film/tv.