Month: August 2021

Broadjam Artist: MGB
Song: COLD LONELY HOUSE

Reviewer: Jim Aitken

Positive Comments: Starting sound got my attention.Top singer gives feeling of the Lyric with emotion and belief!Instruments and music add support to the song and do not take over.The Lyric was pleasant and clear and the chorus was something to look forward to again in the song,Definitely one for my Playlist!Definitely five stars from me!

Constructive Comments: A popular theme! A very nice version?Minimalistic music backing and very effective. Music did not take over or drown the Lyrics.I can not suggest an improvement I would make to such a polished song.It’s length was just about right!Some people like myself like a musical bridge, but only if the song would benefit from it.Didn’t need it!One of the best songs I have heard on here!Def 5 stars!

Broadjam Artist: StarburstRecords
Song: 65. Beyond Blue ft Michael Lusk

Reviewer: Jim Aitken

Positive Comments: What’s not to like?Best sounding new song I have heard for a while!The quality of vocals and harmony are excellent!Professional singers!Absolute lovely arrangement and timing throughout!The guitar fill ins were at the right moment and added to the songs quality!Would put on my Playlist?A definite 5 Stars from me!Loved it!

Constructive Comments: Sorry but I will not pretend to be able to make it any better. It was a joy to hear!If I were to be picky, I would have preferred it a little longer! maybe another verse would have made me happy!I like a musical bridge but not everyone thinks it necessary!I quite easily give the song a Five Stars, or more!

Broadjam Artist: Hart Brothers
Song: I’ll Cry Tomorrow

Reviewer: Jim Aitken

Positive Comments: Great comprehensive, instrumental backing throughout.A very nice and easy to listen to, rhythm. A good Tempo!A professional sounding singer with a nice Country tone.Can imagine the song on an Album.Good to relax and listen to!It didn’t seem to be a very long song! I could have enjoyed another verse if there was one!

Constructive Comments: To be honest, the song had a lovely Tempo throughout! I think it is the type of song Which would sit well on my Playlist.Arrangement suited the song content.I like to hear a short music bridge or break 3/4 the way through a song but again, it is not necessary.I give it five stars for quality and entertainment value!

Broadjam Artist: Steve Dafoe – Songwriter
Song: Darling, Have I Not Done This Well? (Country- Classic)

Reviewer: Jim Aitken

Positive Comments: Nice accoustic guitar backing.I liked Don Williams and I like this similarly! Your singer I think is younger though!Relaxed Lyric Story. A popular theme!The chorus suited the song and I can imagine a listener waiting for it to come around again!A good all round Country Number you would expect on an album!

Constructive Comments: The guitar was well played and sounded clear.Other instruments could have peppered the song at relevant points, but that is up to preference!A song with feeling could have a sympathetic Electric guitar adding relevant fill ins, but again it is up to how the writer sees and hears it!Absolutely nothing wrong with your lovely version!

Broadjam Artist: Delta Burnett Reed
Song: Ghost Riders

Reviewer: Einen

Positive Comments: Great guitar! ooos are great.

Constructive Comments: Guitar overshadows the vocals. Muddy – maybe too much reverb. Maybe speed it up in the verses just a hair to increase the tension. You could self harmonize on the ooos. Maybe phrase it ‘Ghost riders’ then ‘In the sky’ if you want to add some syncopation. Could you take the pitch down, so you sound more ‘smokey’ – that would give you harmony range to work with and make it earthier/more ghostly.

Broadjam Artist: Lawrence K. Bodien
Song: Leaf in the Wind

Reviewer: Chris Cooper

Positive Comments: This is a pleasing and relaxing piece combining strings and a bell-like lead instrument. It would work as an underscore to a travelogue by sea or in the countryside and would enhance voice over. The middle sections maintain the pulse and feeling with some contrast.

Constructive Comments: Constructive criticism: since synth instruments are generally not as engaging as live playing, try adding one real instrument (violin, cello, etc.) to each part it can make the “orchestra” sound like real string sections.

Broadjam Artist: Warren Hein
Song: Hey Now

Reviewer: Einen

Positive Comments: Balance between vocals and instrumentation was great! Good pacing and energy. ‘No tongue in cheek so to speak Please take another peekRight into my soul” is a good line! Good job.

Constructive Comments: Repeat ‘Hey now’ more. Possible lyric change in your pre-chorus: The ones who left us tried to steal our hearts away. Pay attention! We deserve so much more today” Unhooked reminds me of a bra! Saying ‘So give your heart to me’ might do better to say ‘trust your heart with me’ again. Maybe ‘is it time you could surrender’ rather than it is time (demand). Keep working at it!

Broadjam Artist: Randall Mark
Song: Wonder Boy (KaytLynn, percussion)

Reviewer: Einen

Positive Comments: Cute melody and vocal delivery. Fresh concept!

Constructive Comments: Enunciate! I might add some ‘Mars’ sounds. The instrumentation overpowers the vocals. Your voice is soft and gentle – I want to hear it! Since I couldn’t hear all the lyrics and you didn’t provide the lyrics I can’t comment on them.

Broadjam Artist: Kate Carpenter
Song: Sweet Little Gray-Haired Lady

Reviewer: Einen

Positive Comments: You have a lovely voice, pure and on pitch! Your guitar work was good! This song could be used for a Sunday School, or Christian TV for kids. Perhaps if you made a transition between the little old lady and the child your singing to within the song it would have greater effect on the child because it would relate to them directly.

Constructive Comments: The lyrics are appropriate for an audience of children. Maybe put in a bridge of some sort to change from talking to the lady and then talking to a child.

Broadjam Artist: Warren Hein
Song: I’m That Other Guy (latest extended vocal)

Reviewer: MGB

Positive Comments: Really nice, deep and soulful piece that’s not only insightful but also very pleasing to the ear. Acoustic gem.

Constructive Comments: Nice work.