Month: February 2022

Broadjam Artist: Greg Lambert
Song: The Rose

Reviewer: Bob Birthisel

Positive Comments: Exceptional mix and great use of dynamics. I really enjoyed the lyrics and it’s both well-performed and well-sung. Great job.

Constructive Comments: The only issue is length. Because there’s no “new sound” or bridge it feels long and at 5:33 might turn off some Music Supervisors. But really nice.

Broadjam Artist: Marilyn Hall
Song: Where Do We Belong Tonight?

Reviewer: PHIL MITTEN STORYTELLER

Positive Comments: Beautiful song , so glad I found it !

Constructive Comments: If it ain’t broke , don’t fix it ! Maybe the line with “shit” in it will narrow down the list of opportunities available , which would be a shame .

Broadjam Artist: Uncle Spider & The Electric Dirt Clods
Song: Wedding Dress / Pop Ballad

Reviewer: PHIL MITTEN STORYTELLER

Positive Comments: Wonderful piece of writing , right up my street ! Vocals and backing spot on .

Constructive Comments: I loved everything about this , except the fade out ending .But that’s just my opinion !

Broadjam Artist: Jay Gross
Song: Now I Can’t Go On

Reviewer: PHIL MITTEN STORYTELLER

Positive Comments: Shades of Barry Manilow ! Nothing wrong with the song , nice piece of writing .

Constructive Comments: I enjoyed the song , just the quality of the recording let’s it down , which is a shame .

Broadjam Artist: Hartmut Oberdieck
Song: dunkelmann

Reviewer: Nigel Barrett

Positive Comments: Slick sounding piece. Bass part could do with more listener interest with some mixing up of more riffs – as it is the bass leaves me cold. (I play bass). I assume there’s a vocal version somewhere.

Constructive Comments: Some of the guitar works appears to be competing for dominance in places.

Broadjam Artist: Lyfe Concierge Publishing
Song: L My Home

Reviewer: Nathan Totten

Positive Comments: Wow, love the guitar right away. Nice production 🙂 The vocal delivery is passionate and “broken”, which is very appropriate for this song.

Constructive Comments: Just a small thing (perhaps just a personal preference): the vocal when singing “Where is my home?” seems to peak a little bit. It might be the desired effect, but I’d like to hear it without the peak. The song might benefit from more changes or a bridge or chorus. I always write in 3 pieces (verse, chorus, bridge) so as to create anticipation, but that’s just one style of writing. This works very well as a low-key, tortured, emotional piece. It’s honest and raw 🙂

Broadjam Artist: Uncle Spider & The Electric Dirt Clods
Song: Half A Chance / Alt Rock

Reviewer: Nathan Totten

Positive Comments: It’s a rainy day in the inner city and I’m staying home from school to listen to the Cure 🙂 I had a very emotional, nostalgic reaction, but I honestly don’t feel it’s derivative. It just paints an emotional picture that I understand. The changes keep me interested even without vocals, and I like the fact that it aspires to be low-fi but still has good production values. Great instrumental!

Constructive Comments: It’s a bit linear, but linear instrumentals have a place. I’d love to hear it go in an unexpected direction, but that could be accomplished by including it as part of a larger work.

Broadjam Artist: Vi: 00110110
Song: Destiny Ft Doug Amell & Wes D (2016)

Reviewer: Nathan Totten

Positive Comments: This song is very unique and grew on me quickly! It’s not derivative, but I feel Beatles influence (which is only a high compliment!) Very cool harmonies and orchestration. The production is powerful and clean. The vocal performance is emotional and unique. I love that it changes unpredictably while still staying within the confines of a coherent song. Good stuff! Coolest independent thing I’ve heard in awhile.

Constructive Comments: I wish I had some 🙂 I was ready to be critical of the vocal pitch when the song first started, but I’ve listened again twice and it now sounds perfect to me. That’s good…likely means it just defied expectations at first. Honestly, awesome song!

Broadjam Artist: Peter Boynton
Song: I Just Want To Drive

Reviewer: Bob Birthisel

Positive Comments: Great voice, tight band, plenty of badass energy. What’s not to like? Really enjoyable song which is extremely well-recorded and the players can play.

Constructive Comments: Never did get completely comfortable with the chord change just pre-chorus, but it’s so good I didn’t care.

Broadjam Artist: Greg Lambert
Song: Boo Don Gee Gon (Instrumental)

Reviewer: Bob Birthisel

Positive Comments: Great energy and a real depth of sound with plenty of low end. Percussive, smart, and lots of swag. I really enjoyed this, particularly the tones on all the backing instruments. Tons of potential for film or TV.

Constructive Comments: Chord progression was kind of typical, but so well-performed I enjoyed it throughout.