Month: June 2020

Broadjam Artist: Sam Cooper
Song: SHAKE MY SOUL (featuring Liz Moriondo)

Reviewer: MGB

Positive Comments: Appealing piece with appropriate and solid instrumentation and cool lyrics. Vocals are like a nice sounding mix of country and blues.

Constructive Comments: Good work. Song is an enjoyable listen.

Broadjam Artist: Mitch Siegal
Song: Save Me

Reviewer: Matt Parker

Positive Comments: Certain elements reminded me of Radiohead, which was awesome.Clean mix and a clear overall ascetic.Really enjoyed this track!

Constructive Comments: Intro synth tone could have been a bit warmer.But once the song dropped, the synth elements complimented the song incredibly well.

Broadjam Artist: Craig Bishop
Song: Why

Reviewer: Sam Cooper

Positive Comments: Good vocals and production!

Constructive Comments: Personally, I think the drum parts are too heavy for this song.

Broadjam Artist: Kate Carpenter
Song: Single Mind

Reviewer: Sam Cooper

Positive Comments: Cute for the lighthearted.

Constructive Comments: I would classify this in the UNIQUE category.

Broadjam Artist: Fred Kimmel
Song: Always Beautiful

Reviewer: Sam Cooper

Positive Comments: Pop music with a gruff lead vocal–interesting.

Constructive Comments: Save for the eq in the mastering being a little heavy and harsh in the 2-5 K range, this is fine.

Broadjam Artist: Raquel Aleman
Song: One Kiss, One Touch

Reviewer: Sam Cooper

Positive Comments: Commercial pop that hits the mark. Good vocals.

Constructive Comments: I’m sure you accomplished what you set out for here. Sometimes, I think the drum machine is too distracting though.

Broadjam Artist: Nigel Barrett
Song: Gouldplay

Reviewer: Sam Cooper

Positive Comments: Nice demo work for a straight drum machine track.

Constructive Comments: My problem with these tracks–they feel sterile. Quantized and triggered by a button, not played by humans. I could be wrong, but that doesn’t create excitement for me.

Broadjam Artist: Strange World Music
Song: Tossing And Turning

Reviewer: Sam Cooper

Positive Comments: I’m thinking this hits me like some prime Fleetwood Mac with Christine McVie taking the lead with a touch of Stevie Winwood jumping in. Very strong and commercial. Nice arrangement!

Constructive Comments: I’m digging it as is! Thanks for a cool song!

Broadjam Artist: Robert J.
Song: A Room With A View

Reviewer: Bob Birthisel

Positive Comments: Boy, what a great piece of Americana. This definitely has its roots in Folk Rock and the vocal works brilliantly with the instrumentation. This could easily be a hit song with some slight tinkering, but it’s really, really excellent as-is. One of the highest marks I’ve posted on Broadjam! It reminds me so much of Mike Tramp (former White Lion frontman) since he turned to this style, like on the tune “Stay” or “Cobblestone Streets.”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VyeO-je23A

Constructive Comments: For me, the perfect mix would be to fade the organ about 2-3db and bring the bass up about that same amount. It would be perfect like that in my opinion. Great job on the song.

Broadjam Artist: Dave Haddad (CenterPeace)
Song: Medieval Games

Reviewer: Bob Birthisel

Positive Comments: Exceptional recording quality! The drums and percussion are spectacular, and nearly all the instruments shine on this piece. Just a great listen throughout and a breath of fresh air on Broadjam after hearing so many amateur songs.

Constructive Comments: For me the bass line is too repetitive and sounds a bit artificial in comparison with the wonderful sounds of the other instruments. Still, this is a great little tune!