Month: July 2020

Broadjam Artist: Bob Bentley
Song: Love Is In The Things I Do

Reviewer: Sam Cooper

Positive Comments: Love the voice. That is the selling point here. Cool song overall.

Constructive Comments: The production is good, but there would be something stronger with greater dynamics of some kind. It just sounds a little too generic for my tastes. I was once told, good isn’t good enough.

Broadjam Artist: Nigel Barrett
Song: The Winter

Reviewer: Sam Cooper

Positive Comments: Easy listening pop music.

Constructive Comments: If it were up to me, I’d ditch that drum track in favor of one that doesn’t sterilize the recording. There are no appreciable dynamics here, not enough passion.

Broadjam Artist: Greg Lambert
Song: Time Of Forgiveness

Reviewer: Sam Cooper

Positive Comments: Nicely textured arrangement and a sixties-style of lyrics and message, not unlike the biblical-inspired hit, “Turn, Turn, Turn” from The Byrds. Some might think it’s dated, but I think it is close to timeless.

Constructive Comments: Overall good production as is.

Broadjam Artist: Delta Burnett Reed
Song: Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)

Reviewer: Sam Cooper

Positive Comments: The song choice is an excellent one to cover. Quite a different vibe than the hit.

Constructive Comments: This is a tough road, taking a classic hit song and trying to make it your own. It doesn’t work for me, but best of luck on your success with it.

Broadjam Artist: Margie & Art Corey
Song: Kitschy Kool Coreys

Reviewer: Jay Gross

Positive Comments: OK so when can I meet this Kitchy Kitchy Cool woman? Wow. Great vocals really sexy and sultry! Love the feel of the song PPPPerfect for a movie scene!!! great melody just love it. Could have been in the movie Cotton Club. Keep them coming a very unique memorable song!

Constructive Comments: What can I say. Won’t hit the top 40 on AM radio but its one that could be done over and over. Great job on this one I’m impressed and maybe a little bit in love!

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

Reviewer: Jay Gross

Positive Comments: Very deep lyrics really makes you think about the meaning of them.The vocals were spot on for the lyric and the feel almost Dylanish. I could see it in a movie or TV scene.

Constructive Comments: The lyrics are certainly deep but maybe a little too deep. The more complex the lyric it makes a song less attractive to the masses. The hook could be stronger as well something you may hum hours after. A well done performance though

Broadjam Artist: Reid Jamieson
Song: Paperback Fantasy

Reviewer: Jay Gross

Positive Comments: Really interesting song with extremely unique lyrics and concept. I especially enjoyed the harmonies and the vocals were spot on for the feel of the song. A very nice arrangement and has potential in a time piece film or TV show. Overall very well done!

Constructive Comments: Not much to critique this is obviously a professional quality song. Not for the Radio but a movie in another timeframe could certainly fit. A really well done tune.

Broadjam Artist: John van Wicklen
Song: someday

Reviewer: Jay Gross

Positive Comments: Love the chord changes, really together instrumentation. High quality vocals. Nice smooth Jazz feel. Sounds like song on the radio in the 80’s. Really enjoyed the melody Really well done!

Constructive Comments: I get the song and get the lyrics but I was waiting for the hook to say more rather than repeat. Not much more to critique really nice smooth feel I think the overall project is a winner!

Broadjam Artist: Bob Bentley
Song: Demons In Your Darkness

Reviewer: Bob Birthisel

Positive Comments: Very smooth Blues groove. It’s listed as Country Rock, but I think putting this in Blues would get the right ears on it. Well-written song with excellent blend on the instruments. Could easily be used in a film/TV sequence, especially the instrumental version.

Constructive Comments: The harmonies just after the 3:00 mark could be tightened up and mixed a little smoother, but I really like this song a lot. For me, I think it’s just in the wrong category. If anything more Rock and a whole lot less Country.

Broadjam Artist: Mike Nicholson
Song: Attention to Detail

Reviewer: Bob Birthisel

Positive Comments: Equal parts The Byrds and The Cars, this is a very interesting piece with a retro sound. I could see the instrumental version working in a film or TV scene with a matching throwback vibe. Nice mix on the instruments across the board.

Constructive Comments: Right now, the use of the word “slave” in anything can be misconstrued so you might consider re-working just that bit. Otherwise it’s a fun little tune.