Broadjam Artist: Nigel Barrett
Song: All of the Above keys only
Reviewer: John Walradt
Positive Comments: Melancholy and lonely, the somber keyboard leads into a forlorn melody, very well composed. I like how the tale, told so many times in many songs, is told in a different way, a different angle. It really has a meditative, lonely, detached and forlorn feel a floating feel of wondering if this is unreal or just a dream, yet it looks you in the face. Instrumentally stark, soft, minimal…it captures the feeling perfectly. It reminds me of “This Mortal Coil,” an album of somber songs from the 80s. This song would fit well on any pop album for adult contemporary. Very nice job!
Constructive Comments: A couple of personal ideas perhaps to experiment with if you’d like: how would it be if the story were told from the first person? Could that make it more personal and give it more punch? How about a short change of melody after 2:29 for variation, a break, for interest? You know your music better than anyone else, and you’re rightfully the final decision maker. Again, a nice job.
