Month: September 2020

Broadjam Artist: David Watson
Song: BILLIE’S SONG

Reviewer: Simpson-Mancine Band

Positive Comments: Nice clean sound, great stereo-panned acoustic strumming and tight rhythm section. Tasteful guitar solo that compliments the song well.The unresolved “outro” was unexpected and a really nice touch.

Constructive Comments: Not much to critique here. The song flows well, has some nice breaks, and sounds good overall. The only thing that stood out to me was the vocal harmony sounding a bit “processed” compared to the rest of the mix, but it works with the genre, so it isn’t really a criticism 🙂 Nice work.

Broadjam Artist: MGB
Song: LET ME KNOW

Reviewer: Simpson-Mancine Band

Positive Comments: Fantastic phrasing and harmony. This is just really, really, nice. Killer buildup when drums/bass enter. Just damned well done!

Constructive Comments: Hard to find anything to critique with this. Not really worth nitpicking anyway in this format with something this good. Great work.

Broadjam Artist: Patrick E. Muth/Catnip Pat
Song: Snowy Mountain Stream

Reviewer: Simpson-Mancine Band

Positive Comments: I think this is a really nice song that gives me jazz/blues vibes as well as a bit of having a bit of a rock Steely Dan kind of potential to explore.

Constructive Comments: I really like this tune… a better recording would really showcase what’s going on here and the potential for it. Good work, I hope to listen to more soon!

Broadjam Artist: Margie & Art Corey
Song: Vampire M. & A. Corey

Reviewer: John Walradt

Positive Comments: Your song is very well done with a catchy, droning melody, which is what catches me first. All instrumentation and studio work is flawless. Excellent vocals that fit the mood and lyrics. The subject, “thinks she’s a vampire,” and references to partying, sleeping all day, are almost cliche, but the reference to it being a charade pulls the lyrics out and gives the song a strong meaning. Overall it’s excellent and enjoyable.

Constructive Comments: After a great recording session like that, celebrate with a good dinner and a few brews.

Broadjam Artist: CW Mullins
Song: Aki – Day (Instrumental)

Reviewer: Simpson-Mancine Band

Positive Comments: I really like the concept and melodic choices here, some very nice ideas that remind me of TV/film composers in the 80s/90s. It has an authentic sound and I think that with some “polishing” it could gain consideration for projecs looking for this kind of feel.

Constructive Comments: With a bit of polishing to make everything “tighter”, this kind of thing could have potential for placement.

Broadjam Artist: Mark S. Ludes (MSL)
Song: ROCK ME, PLEASE! (instrumental version)

Reviewer: MGB

Positive Comments: Very well instrumented piece with nice changes and tons of energy from start to finish.

Constructive Comments: Good job guys.

Broadjam Artist: George Michael John
Song: Better Days

Reviewer: MGB

Positive Comments: Great guitar tone and drum work, as well as really cool transitions. A really good quality piece.

Constructive Comments: Well put-together piece.

Broadjam Artist: Felice Kaye-Cooper / Songwriter
Song: Under The Paris Lights/Piano

Reviewer: John Walradt

Positive Comments: A contemplative piece that sounds like George Winston could have written. It meanders nicely as it would easily flow through a movie soundtrack. Instrumentation and studio work all done with finesse.

Constructive Comments: After a successful recording session like this is done, be sure to reward yourself with a good dinner and wine.

Broadjam Artist: Sam Cooper
Song: BULLET

Reviewer: NTFC records

Positive Comments: Great feeling. Wonderful vocals

Constructive Comments: I would put some more variations in the arrangement and a closed finale (no fade)

Broadjam Artist: Bob Birthisel
Song: Hot Electric Blues Jam – INSTRUMENTAL EDIT

Reviewer: NTFC records

Positive Comments: Yeah! This is blues man!!

Constructive Comments: Well, such a good piece of music deserves some vocal part