Month: July 2020

Broadjam Artist: Patrick E. Muth/Catnip Pat
Song: TRAIN ON THE TRACK

Reviewer: Alchemy

Positive Comments: I like the feel and beat of the song. The vocals are perfect for the song. It’s a cool little shuffle with some nice harmonica. I really like this song but the recording needs work.

Constructive Comments: Not sure what happened with the acoustic guitar around 2:30.. The recording is not very level. Maybe try listening on different systems to make sure it blends? Sometimes the rhythm between the instruments is off too. I think a better genre for this song would be country rock, or blues.

Broadjam Artist: B.Still
Song: DO BE SMOOVE

Reviewer: Alchemy

Positive Comments: This feels like it has kind of an old school vibe. I don’t dislike that. Feels kind of fluffy though. Not really my style, but It is relaxing and calming to listen to.

Constructive Comments: Nothing to add

Broadjam Artist: StarburstRecords
Song: Dreamatorium Tres Bien: 5. Fairy Magik

Reviewer: Alchemy

Positive Comments: I like the tension in this piece…and the way it ebbs and flows. Great for a movie or television scene! I couldn’t find any weaknesses to complain about!

Constructive Comments: No low scores… feels familiar which is why I only gave the originality score 3 stars. Still compelling though!

Broadjam Artist: David James
Song: Senses (ft. CoriAnder & Gus Harrower

Reviewer: Sam Cooper

Positive Comments: I’m digging the outside the box-ness of this production with good use of electronic instruments. Solid believable vocals, too!

Constructive Comments: Very cool recording as is!

Broadjam Artist: John van Wicklen
Song: Our Love went wrong

Reviewer: Sam Cooper

Positive Comments: Good vocal timbre to this bluesy pop recording.

Constructive Comments: Tough for me to get into these lyrics as they are…kind of a free form thing with no real structure to capture the listener. With some editing, perhaps they could be easier to follow as a song with any commercial viability?

Broadjam Artist: Jeff Ashbaker
Song: Listen To Me

Reviewer: Sam Cooper

Positive Comments: The production is clear and transparent.

Constructive Comments: Just a matter of taste, the arrangement and the singer don’t really float my boat enough–maybe both could use a little goose to make them sound more passionate?

Broadjam Artist: B.Still
Song: Sumthin’ Blue

Reviewer: Sam Cooper

Positive Comments: Nice minor bluesy vibe! Clean production.

Constructive Comments: Good instrumental performances, but something seems too sterile, not live.

Broadjam Artist: Earl Jenkins
Song: Let Me Tell You ‘Bout My Baby

Reviewer: Sam Cooper

Positive Comments: Pretty good blues pop song.

Constructive Comments: Something missing in the dynamics for me. It’s all about the same throughout with no tension and release.

Broadjam Artist: Janet Murphy
Song: Out of Step

Reviewer: Sam Cooper

Positive Comments: Very modern take on commercial blues.

Constructive Comments: The lead vocals seemed to buried for me to pay attention to…as if they were an afterthought. I would consider making them more commanding.

Broadjam Artist: Patrick E. Muth/Catnip Pat
Song: BACK TO THE CIRCUS!

Reviewer: Sam Cooper

Positive Comments: Kind of neat alternative production style. Very non-traditional and attention-getting.

Constructive Comments: I love that this is outside the box as is.