Month: April 2021

Broadjam Artist: Felice Kaye-Cooper / Songwriter
Song: Just Pretend To Be Happy/Featuring Penny Towers Wilber

Reviewer: amy abernathy

Positive Comments: I liked the old school feel of the sing.I would say it is more Jazz than country.It had a nice movie or film quality to it, I could see it in a play also.It needs a few tweaks instrumentally.Perhaps a speed faster.Good song over all.

Constructive Comments: IT needed something like another instrument to fill in the slow spots.

Broadjam Artist: Steve Dafoe – Songwriter
Song: Been The Only One (Folk, Pop – Adult Contemporary,Folk)

Reviewer: John Van Wicklen

Positive Comments: Vocal is strong and confident.

Constructive Comments: I would suggest more production. A bass guitar would add greatly. Vocal is performed well. Progression is a bit repetitive. Writing in a bridge would defuse repetitiveness.

Broadjam Artist: Fred Kimmel
Song: Oh Yeah

Reviewer: John Walradt

Positive Comments: T Rex would have loved this. But that’s not to say this song is dates way back. It’s as current as anything and uses wonderful tricks borrowed from techno and electronica besides expertly played guitars. Unexpected yet beautifully placed midi sounds keep the interest high! It has a tune you can follow which makes it hooky but it’s the many sonic landscapes that will entertain you! I love the eclectic arrangements. Nice job!

Constructive Comments: My only comment is a really persnickity tiny little thing that may not make hardly a dif: what would you think of just a little more precise enunciation from the robotic voice from 1:26 to 1:30?This thing rocks like nobody’s business!

Broadjam Artist: Nigel Barrett
Song: Stronger

Reviewer: John Walradt

Positive Comments: You have a very good longing, melancholy, haunting tune that is easy to follow. The tune in the chorus has a nice bounce to it. I like the vulnerable, insecure lyrics, but what keeps the lyrics from being victimized is the up front honesty. Lyrically, it fits the mood of the tune, as do the steady beats in the chorus. Orchestral emphasis is very well placed. I also like the change of keys towards the end.

Constructive Comments: You have a very good melody and the lyrics are appropriate for the mood, so that’s an automatic 4s and 5s. The only thing that comes to mind is a personal thing and so that doesn’t affect how I score. The chorus sounds like a mouthful, particularly “Thought I’d always beLove by you as I have til now.” Perhaps “Thought I’d always be loved by you until now” may be easier to sing. Yes, experimental, and it may well be that what you have right now is the best way to do it!

Broadjam Artist: Katilyn
Song: CONTAGIOUS

Reviewer: SKY HIGH MUSIC LABS

Positive Comments: Well done………all the way around, production, vocals and backing track

Constructive Comments: nothing to add…. I’ll learn from you

Broadjam Artist: Douglas Branson aka dB+1
Song: TV is Perfect

Reviewer: SKY HIGH MUSIC LABS

Positive Comments: good voice……..unusual subject

Constructive Comments: in todays world, to get a placement, we are competing with some really great artist so if you are seeking that, I find it best to listen to the competition …. if that’s not you goal then never mind

Broadjam Artist: Bill Dake
Song: WideEyedChild

Reviewer: SKY HIGH MUSIC LABS

Positive Comments: Good subject. and a good….

Constructive Comments: the vocal needs to be in sync with the background music….I’ll preach phrasing til the day I die….I’ve heard so many songs, while reviewing, thats just short of good, because of poor phrasing…..here too… just saying

Broadjam Artist: Charles V. Hayden (Songwriter)
Song: Whisper Of Love

Reviewer: SKY HIGH MUSIC LABS

Positive Comments: This is a nice story…..

Constructive Comments: The lyrics and phrasing need help…..

Broadjam Artist: Steve Dafoe – Songwriter
Song: Chicago Again (Pop-Adult Contemporary, Prod.- Christmas/Holiday)

Reviewer: SKY HIGH MUSIC LABS

Positive Comments: this is a good picture song

Constructive Comments: This has the possibility of being a really good song….maybe I’m nit picking but I watched. a documentary on David Foster…..he would only work with artists that were coachable….I’ve started doing that. the results are amazing…..This is a good vocalist, I’ll leave it at that

Broadjam Artist: SaSweetie Music
Song: Insatiable Thoughts

Reviewer: SKY HIGH MUSIC LABS

Positive Comments: now all I need is a nice class of wine…and my main squeeze

Constructive Comments: nothing to add