Month: June 2020

Broadjam Artist: StarburstRecords
Song: Thank God For The Dreamers (Mix 1)

Reviewer: Bob Birthisel

Positive Comments: Very nice sound, and I could see this in the setting of a Hallmark movie or similar. The message is very good, vocal on pitch and the recording is clear and clean. Definitely categorized correctly as Easy Listening Pop. I enjoyed it.

Constructive Comments: A couple of things. For a song stretching to 4:43 it would be nice to hear expanded instrumentation like bass guitar/drums, etc. to give it a ton more depth. Also for me, the backing vocals sounded like an afterthought, not planned as real harmonies for the most part. With slight tweaks this could really catch a Music Supervisor’s ear, as it’s an enjoyable listen for sure.

Broadjam Artist: Margie & Art Corey
Song: Too Hip For The Room Coreys

Reviewer: Bob Nesom

Positive Comments: Nicely done. Layering the vocals is a nice touch. Love how you’re not afraid of coasting the melody…and the instrumentation moving with it. You know how to write a song. Lovoe your voice. I hear this being more Pop but there is a cross-over with Rock.

Constructive Comments: So very well done. I wouldn’t have done a fade out. I would go harder with the drums. Although you’re voice is so wonderful I woould sing with much more emotion, you sing well enough that you could pull it off.

Broadjam Artist: Ante Novaselic
Song: Wasting Time

Reviewer: Bob Nesom

Positive Comments: Great piece, love with the horn comes in…and how you work the guitar as it surfs along. If you had horns thourhougt it would make me think Chicago.

Constructive Comments: More vocalists, some harmony would be nice. When you change up, you do it perfectly…more would be better. Even changing up the tempo more. Just my taste. Nicely done.

Broadjam Artist: Bob Nesom
Song: There and Back Again (As I slip Away)

Reviewer: Bob Birthisel

Positive Comments: This has a definite African/Caribbean feel to it. Almost R&B in the beginning though it changes halfway through. Well-played instruments and an interesting concept overall, this could be found in the right film scene as a musical backdrop. An enjoyable listen for sure and I loved the originality of the piece.

Constructive Comments: It’s a tad long and the recording sounds a little old to me, not as clean as what a Music Supervisor would want, but maybe cleaning that up could really improve the sound. Well-written song though!

Broadjam Artist: Bob Bentley
Song: Different Tracks 2020

Reviewer: Jeana Potthoff

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Broadjam Artist: Hartmut Oberdieck
Song: mambajamba

Reviewer: Bob Birthisel

Positive Comments: Very nice reggae/ska groove. I think it would get more appropriate ears on it with re-categorization, but still it was very smooth and bright, and I could hear this in film or TV background very easily.

Constructive Comments: A more pronounced bass line would round out the sound, but very enjoyable track.

Broadjam Artist: Craig Bishop
Song: Cry Tonight

Reviewer: Sam Cooper

Positive Comments: Vocals are well-sung. Reminds me of Henry Gross, whose voice I love!

Constructive Comments: I’m more of a fan of real live musicians when it comes to drums, keys and bass–subjective, but I think that would kick things up a notch here.

Broadjam Artist: Jay Gross
Song: Are you so sure alternate version

Reviewer: Sam Cooper

Positive Comments: This reminds me of Barbra Streisand…not a bad singer to compare to….

Constructive Comments: I believe you’d better go back and re-master this. 1. The volume is extremely low. 2. It sounds muffled, even through my $1400 speakers.

Broadjam Artist: Greg Lambert
Song: When Love Prevails (Jay Speight Vocal)

Reviewer: Sam Cooper

Positive Comments: A mellow, but effective style that beautifully demonstrates how to get a message across without volume! Nice job!

Constructive Comments: I can’t think of anything I’d change here.

Broadjam Artist: Strange World Music
Song: Nature’s Plea

Reviewer: MGB

Positive Comments: Very soulful and well performed piece with really strong vocals. Very urgent message and presented in a very unique way, something nature herself would probably sing to us if she could.

Constructive Comments: Thanks. We need more songs like this.