Month: July 2020

Broadjam Artist: Bob Nesom
Song: What a Shame

Reviewer: Phil Bouldry

Positive Comments: This song has little to no commercial appeal that I can see, or hear. It is only a guitar vocal demo and is in no way ready for airplay. Perhaps that is not the goal anyway. The lyric, the wording, does not flow smoothly. There is no “hook” to speak of. However, I believe that what it has to say is important. This song reminds me of Bob Dylan in his early years, as does the singer’s voice.. The vocalist has a good voice, seems to always be in tune.I want you to know that to be as fair as I could, I listened to this song several times, and studied the lyric to truly try to understand what message you are trying to share.

Constructive Comments: This song has far to go to be acceptable to “the masses”. If that is not your goal then fine. It needs to have a lyric revision for smoother flow and clarity of the message being conveyed. It needs better production, more vocals, better recording quality. I hate to be a Simon Cowell here, but this song is not ready for anyone but your mother and your girlfriend.

Broadjam Artist: Janet Murphy
Song: Meet Me At Midnight

Reviewer: John van Wicklen

Positive Comments: The song has good moments.

Constructive Comments: Some lyrics seem rushed.

Broadjam Artist: Nigel Barrett
Song: Saxametosis

Reviewer: Patrick E. Muth/Catnip Pat

Positive Comments: real nice, comforting, positive, smiling arrangement! That accordion sound is WOW! I would hire the bass player too

Constructive Comments: I would want a tad more snap in the drums. Fab sound on the bass

Broadjam Artist: Phil Bouldry
Song: Stop Breaking My Heart

Reviewer: Patrick E. Muth/Catnip Pat

Positive Comments: already like the laid back 1-2 tempo. nothing a good story. little flash of Niel Young

Constructive Comments: will be following progress. certainly should be interesting . Want to hear chicks on the chorusBest. Catnip

Broadjam Artist: Jeff Ashbaker
Song: It Was All So Clear

Reviewer: Patrick E. Muth/Catnip Pat

Positive Comments: You have the collection of tools for a great production. like the background banjo—nice touch

Constructive Comments: Nice balance on this. good work. Be Proud and Keep on Trucking!Best! Catnip

Broadjam Artist: Neutrino Pulse
Song: April Angels

Reviewer: Patrick E. Muth/Catnip Pat

Positive Comments: reminds me of some early recordings I made in the 70’s

Constructive Comments: Coming along nicely. keep working on this. Best. Catnip=+=

Broadjam Artist: Phil Bouldry
Song: Don’t Be Afraid To Try Again

Reviewer: Patrick E. Muth/Catnip Pat

Positive Comments: like the way you have the bass sounding. I thought I reviewed this already

Constructive Comments: Noting to add on this one. thank youBest. Catnip

Broadjam Artist: paul sandberg
Song: Track 13

Reviewer: Patrick E. Muth/Catnip Pat

Positive Comments: good saxnice rock n roll number,

Constructive Comments: its seldom I say this but on this tune I think the vocal is a tad too much out in front. other than that its doing ok. could be used for film or tvBest. Catnip

Broadjam Artist: Marc S. Pate
Song: Amends

Reviewer: Sam Cooper

Positive Comments: Simple home production, but in this case, effective without all the extra trappings. I personally like the minimalism.

Constructive Comments: Having done a few things in a similar vein, sound-wise, I relate to this, but I believe this would be served well if there was a greater dynamic variation, some real tension and release.

Broadjam Artist: Marilyn Hall
Song: She Was Pretty Woman

Reviewer: Sam Cooper

Positive Comments: Every now and then, someone captures a bit of the magic that previous great artists have imparted. This is one of those times. You wear your influences on you sleeve and they are great. The lyrics, the vocals, the arrangement…all solid as a rock.

Constructive Comments: If I had a sniglet at all, it would be the programmed rhythm section doesn’t do it for me like real live players.