Month: July 2020

Broadjam Artist: Ian Graham
Song: Smoke on My Guitar

Reviewer: paul sandberg

Positive Comments: has a very “live recording” feel to this – interesting lyrics

Constructive Comments: many of the vocal words get swallowed – end of phrases sound like there isn’t enough air supporting the vocals.coming out of the 2nd B section (at 2:29) there is a bit of a timing issue.Vocals could be tighter and more supportedB section, while “interesting” seems to be from a different song entirely – not sure it fits. overall the production could be better… there’s enough here to build upon I’d like to hear this polished.

Broadjam Artist: Bob Birthisel
Song: Cowboy Shuffle – INSTRUMENTAL EDIT

Reviewer: Bobby Caputo

Positive Comments: Now that was fun. Reminds me of the old days of American Music Shop with Mark O’Connor as the house band….just good playin’

Constructive Comments: Couldn’t quite grasp a pattern or theme, but enjoyed nonetheless.

Broadjam Artist: Sam Cooper
Song: THE MORE YOU HAVE (featuring Lizard Thom Case)

Reviewer: Bobby Caputo

Positive Comments: Now here’s a “country” song. Talk about tragedy! I really loved how unrelenting you were with the pain and managed to wrap it up with some joy. That was a rough road but well worth the ride.

Constructive Comments: The line “And I can’t blame her or the booze.”…..I thought it was “And I can’t blame her for the booze”….which I was gonna commend you for…ha!….It’s might be worth considering …

Broadjam Artist: Nick Berry
Song: She Won’t Need Me

Reviewer: Bobby Caputo

Positive Comments: Excellent presentation. Great country vocal. Emotional…dynamic. Some nice unexpected chord changes.

Constructive Comments: First verse and chorus are really good, but that 2nd verse needs work. Seemed pretty definite what was going on…then there’s this doubt….”thinking out loud”….just seemed to confused things….I know you don’t wanna repeat the same thoughts in a different way…but maybe some visuals that speak for themselves. Hank Thomas and I just finished one with a similar theme….not saying it’s better than this…but it’s more visual.

Broadjam Artist: Bob Birthisel
Song: Friends Don’t Let Friends Drive Everyone Crazy

Reviewer: Lostfollicles

Positive Comments: Nice song nicely sung played and executed, love the power of the singers voice.

Constructive Comments: I’m no expert but I like it.

Broadjam Artist: Empty Atlas
Song: Florence

Reviewer: Lostfollicles

Positive Comments: Nicely recorded sung and played defo my kind of thang! Many American artists sound like this but that’s not a bad thing.Great voice!

Constructive Comments: I’m no expert but I like it.

Broadjam Artist: Sam Cooper
Song: FIREWORKS (female demo singer-vocals)

Reviewer: Lostfollicles

Positive Comments: Catchy pop tune with a pretty voice but instruments/band sounded like they were recorded in the 80’s

Constructive Comments: I’m no expert but I liked it.

Broadjam Artist: Greg Lambert
Song: New Year’s Day

Reviewer: Lostfollicles

Positive Comments: A nicely sung and played song indeed.

Constructive Comments: I’m no expert, sounds great to me.

Broadjam Artist: MGB
Song: WOULDN’T LIFE BE EASY?

Reviewer: Lostfollicles

Positive Comments: Thought I was listening to an early Crash Test Dummies track! Wish I had that kind of voice…nice track.

Constructive Comments: Not an expert, sounds good to me.

Broadjam Artist: Sam Cooper
Song: RIO IN MY DREAMS (featuring Lydia Salnikova)

Reviewer: Neutrino Pulse

Positive Comments: Good arrangement, nice vocals, good flute, lyrics

Constructive Comments: more samba beat, overall very good