Broadjam Artist: Patrick E. Muth/Catnip Pat
Song: IF I DIDN’T HAVE YOU!
Reviewer: Monday Funeral
Positive Comments: I love the piano work. I’m assuming we’re working with a pianist singer here? There is a ton of potential for a lot of work. The sound is unique, and it definitely fits a niche. I appreciate the unique vocal and the accordion (?) I’m imagining taking in the song while having a glass of wine with my wife on a terrace somewhere. The arrangement is light and airy, which works. I would like to hear more.
Constructive Comments: The effect on the vocal is too much for my taste. And listening to the vocal, I don’t think you need it. I write piano/vocal a lot, and I’ve always struggled making it sound the way I want to. Using my Iphone and recording in my living room with garageband makes me happier that spending big money in a fancy studio as to my vocal. I’d like to hear this song with just the piano and vocal. And I’d like to hear it natural and present. Don’t think you need drums and other instruments in your style overly often. To me, this would be a great piece with “less equaling more” in terms of the arrangement and any effect to the sound.