Month: October 2020

Broadjam Artist: Nectarine/Indefatigable
Song: First Glance

Reviewer: Nigel Barrett

Positive Comments: Reminds me of so many 80’s soul tracks – a real blend of so many grooves.

Constructive Comments: The overall mix is lacking any real treble in the vocal/mid range – almost muffled. The double tracking on the vocal needs to be tighter. The ‘First glance’ vocal line is way off – did I detect autotune for the harmony breakdown part in the middle? That sets the standard – maybe use that all the way through? All the pro’s do it that way as you no doubt know.

Broadjam Artist: Jonathan Le Vay
Song: Flirt in Three Four

Reviewer: Nigel Barrett

Positive Comments: As a bass player I’m always intimidated when I hear great bass musicianship! Tremendous playing throughout. I assume it’s a real bass but these days software and prgrammers are so so clever.

Constructive Comments: Nothing to really add – it hots the spot it’s supposed to hit.

Broadjam Artist: Steve Dafoe – Songwriter
Song: Tin Pan Alley (Jazz Blues Instrumental)

Reviewer: Nigel Barrett

Positive Comments: Tremendous sound on this recording and great playing. Sounds like 100% real instruments but who can tell these days?!

Constructive Comments: Short and sweet. Nothing really to add – works well as it is.

Broadjam Artist: Ronald Arduini
Song: SOME OTHER TIME

Reviewer: Nigel Barrett

Positive Comments: Sounds a lot like a Broadway number! Maybe it’s a cover of a tune I am unfamiliar with.

Constructive Comments: I’m guessing the piano is a synth patch – would be great if it could be re-recorded with a real piano. Some strings could also add a new dimension.

Broadjam Artist: John van Wicklen
Song: Far Away

Reviewer: Nigel Barrett

Positive Comments: Great vocal performance! I liked the way the tune builds.

Constructive Comments: For my money I’d bring in the rhythm a little earlier although it still works as it is. I also would love to hear some vocal harmonies particularly as this is in the jazz category.

Broadjam Artist: Bob Bentley
Song: Days Of Mystery – Country Mix

Reviewer: Margie & Art Corey

Positive Comments: This tune has a really nice old time country feel….it almost sounds like Kenny Rogers!! You should be doing Kenny Rogers sound alike shows. You could be making killer Bucks. Now just find a Dolly Parton look & sound alike and you will be twice as rich!! Hee Hee!Good Tune Sir!! Way to go!! I will go and check out your Broad Jam page, once I know who you are ……..

Constructive Comments: I have no extra musical input!!

Broadjam Artist: Simpson-Mancine Band
Song: The World as we Know It

Reviewer: Bob Birthisel

Positive Comments: Brilliant guitar work, and overall a nice piece of music with an interesting arrangement. I really enjoyed the melodic flair and tone of the lead guitar. Almost blues more than rock.

Constructive Comments: Can’t get past the mix. The vocals are way too far in the back making the lyrics difficult to understand. While the guitar is EXCEPTIONAL it’s also too far-forward as it doesn’t sound like a band as much as a guitarist soloing with a supporting cast. I still enjoyed the sound a lot but would recommend mixing it with more equality across the board, and tightening up the vocal tracks.

Broadjam Artist: DeDe WedeKind
Song: When I Fall in Love

Reviewer: WG Music

Positive Comments: A classic! Nice instrumentation and arrangement. Particularly liked the sax. Vocals were strong, expressive, fit in totally with the style.

Constructive Comments: Maybe a little too traditional. The vocal is good, but some improvisation on such a well-known tune would be great. Maybe even a change of key at the 2/3 point. Can be hokey, but also can be effective to pull the listener in.

Broadjam Artist: Patrick E. Muth/Catnip Pat
Song: SUNQUEEN

Reviewer: Ronald Arduini

Positive Comments: Very cool guitar and organ intro..The song has potential

Constructive Comments: The song has potential… needs perhaps a “zabadebadoda vocal scat”around 1min 9sec…1 min 42sec…Also,I would end the song around the 3 minute 30 sec max

Broadjam Artist: Simpson-Mancine Band
Song: Song of the People

Reviewer: MGB

Positive Comments: Beautiful marriage of keyboards and horns at the intro and throughout. Puts me to mind somewhat of Elton John’s “Empty Garden” both in some of the structure and in the story line. All in all, a beautiful and touching song.

Constructive Comments: Great job.