Month: February 2021

Broadjam Artist: Ian Ritchie
Song: Realm

Reviewer: Bhaskar_The_Maximalist

Positive Comments: The guitar notes at the start are haunting. I am glad I got to hear this piece!The way you have built up to that drum stroke around 1:50 and 2:10 is impressive.Builds into a nice epic song. Like a warrior returning from battle, broken but victorious.All the best!

Constructive Comments: You know, this song has the potential to become a pop hit, if it is infused with electronic drums. Think Vangelis.I think there’s too much strings in this song.

Broadjam Artist: Randy Calligan
Song: The Procession

Reviewer: Bhaskar_The_Maximalist

Positive Comments: Such a beautiful piece!The interplay between the violin and the piano is moving, and the strings ensure the feeling sustains.I like the tempo you have chosen – it has a contemplative feel to it without getting meditational.All the best to you!

Constructive Comments: Nothing, really. I think this is the most that can be squeezed out of this idea.

Broadjam Artist: Lawrence K. Bodien
Song: After Katrina or 1a.k.

Reviewer: Bhaskar_The_Maximalist

Positive Comments: Very unique way of playing the piano melody!The bass is very appropriate. I am not sure what you’ve played it on, but it fits well.All the best!

Constructive Comments: You might want to consider adding more reverb / sustain to the bass.Not sure if the strings add as much value as they could.

Broadjam Artist: Randy Calligan
Song: The Long Train Ride Home

Reviewer: Bhaskar_The_Maximalist

Positive Comments: Very nice melody. The movement from one aspect of the theme to another is very smooth. The cadence between the solo violin and the other strings is perfect. The balance of the whole song is excellent.All the best!

Constructive Comments: I would have liked to see more happening in the song.The main melody reminds me of a Bollywood song (Chori Chori jab nazrein mili), which, I am quite sure, is a copy of another song. Perhaps you can consider modifying your scale a bit so it doesn’t sound so similar?The strings when they play without the violinv are a bit plastic and too poppy for the song.

Broadjam Artist: Warren Hein
Song: Dark Forest Walk

Reviewer: Bhaskar_The_Maximalist

Positive Comments: I like the Eastern touch to the scale – something not many people get a hang of quickly. The horns and violin interplay was very good. The percussive additionsbefore the 1:00 mark are a nice touch. The violin-bee buzz is neatly done!

Constructive Comments: I think a little more needs to happen in the song. Maybe consider making it longer, and giving each sub-theme / passage more space to grow, settle and leave an impression? Maybe the end could be a bit more epic?All the best!

Broadjam Artist: Lynn Ann & Gate 18
Song: Human Receptacle

Reviewer: Bhaskar_The_Maximalist

Positive Comments: I love the Highway Star-esque start!!! And the bass tone is cool!Provocative lyrics without being crass. The bass part during the refrain are very good, too.

Constructive Comments: Try using a different drum kit, maybe? The kick is a bit too soft for my liking, and the snare needs more attack, I think.How about some slap bass?

Broadjam Artist: Dave Haddad (CenterPeace)
Song: Moroccan Star

Reviewer: Bhaskar_The_Maximalist

Positive Comments: Cool mix of electronic and rock elements. The guitar solo was nice! Around the 2:00 mark, I was expecting the song texture to change completely, maybe with a rhythic change (metric modulation). Still a very nice piece. All the best!

Constructive Comments: Make the bass do more, maybe? There is a lot of scope for the bass to move around tonally. There are parts, of course, where the current bass is very fitting.

Broadjam Artist: Steve Dafoe – Songwriter
Song: Black Ghost (Country-Contemporary Pop/Acoustic Roots)

Reviewer: Bhaskar_The_Maximalist

Positive Comments: Very smooth. I can easily see this playing as an underscore in a TV series, or as a jingle.

Constructive Comments: Add a violin or a cello, maybe? Or a metal flute?

Broadjam Artist: Margie & Art Corey
Song: Can’t Take It Back Coreys

Reviewer: Redlady8029

Positive Comments: Did you like specific instrumental parts-somewhat–I loved the guitar. I wanted this song to take me on a musical journey. The music track was too loud and I couldn’t hear the lyrics clearly. 1) Does my intro make you want to hear the song? yes 2) Does my opening notes draw you in and make you want to hear more? Yes 3) Is my melody interesting? Yes 4) Does my melody get stuck in your head? yes 5) Does my music stand out and take the song to a higher place? yes

Constructive Comments: 6) Is my music easy to listen along with after one listen? yes 7) What does my song make the listener want to do? Dance? Cry? Laugh? Sing? clap 8) What universal emotion does my song tap into? Longing 9) Is my idea strong enough to carry an entire song? yes 10) Would I want to listen to this over and over in my car? yes if the volume of the music track war lower so I could hear the lyrics.

Broadjam Artist: Fred Kimmel
Song: The Clock Burned Down

Reviewer: RockHound

Positive Comments: Love the raspy voice! This song puts me in the mind of cruising through a big city. The lyrical content really fits the groove of the music. Great song!

Constructive Comments: All I can say in this box is, it still sounds like a demo. Still, great song!