Month: March 2022

Broadjam Artist: Peter Boynton
Song: You and I

Reviewer: Riq Turner

Positive Comments: This song has been professionally done and it shows! For others who are trying to get into this game, this is what you have to compete with. Polished in every aspect. Vocals, track, lyrics and mix and mastering. It probably cost a lot to produce but you get what you pay for. This is radio quality. Excellent work all.

Constructive Comments: Alt mixes would be a good idea. An all male vocal and an all female vocal version to start. An acoustic more bluegrass sounding mix would be good too. I would like to hear a striped down piano version too. So much potential. Congratulations on a great song.

Broadjam Artist: Antho
Song: Misbegotten Nomadic Desert Wanderer

Reviewer: Riq Turner

Positive Comments: Very well done. Everything is spot on. I’m sure it will do well.

Constructive Comments: I would like to hear some percussion to help it build. That might be in an alt mix. If it’s not I think it would be worth adding to an alternate mix. Good Work

Broadjam Artist: Ante Novaselic
Song: Sick Boy

Reviewer: Riq Turner

Positive Comments: Great track! Everything about it says pro.

Constructive Comments: Not much to offer here. I think it will be a winner.

Broadjam Artist: Collaborations
Song: Hard To Be Me

Reviewer: Kate Carpenter

Positive Comments: I love a good honest song, and this artist wears her heart on her sleeve. She admits that relationships are hard…Hard to trust, hard to be true, hard to be me. And then to deal with the fact that “everybody wants someone else.” She expresses this frustration beautifully. “I’ve been fooled before I won’t be fooled anymore.” Love that lyric. Full band sound, great background vocals, killer horn solo. I don’t see any reason why this song shouldn’t enjoy some commercial success.

Constructive Comments: Be strong! You’re worth it…a unique creation of God!

Broadjam Artist: SKY HIGH MUSIC LABS
Song: Southern Exposure

Reviewer: Kate Carpenter

Positive Comments: There’s nothing more fun to listen to than a tight and cheerful bluegrass band, and this one does NOT disappoint! Toe-tapping fun instrumental that stands alone without lyrics. Super-entertaining. One fiddle was great and when the second ones chimes in….double the fun for the ears! The band was well-practiced, super tight on timing. Bass and percussion just perfect. Love the mandolin, too! This song reminded me of The Orange Blossom Special in some ways. Great back and forth play between the instruments.

Constructive Comments: The only thing I would change would be to resolve the last note. Otherwise perfect!

Broadjam Artist: Bill Dake
Song: Short Story (Folk-Contemporary)

Reviewer: Kate Carpenter

Positive Comments: Here’s a great ballad/story song that has a definite beginning and a sad end. Crystal clear vocals showcase lyrics that could stand alone as a poem, but the artist puts them to music beautifully. This song almost has jazz undertones. Great lyric writing original rhymes. Love the guitar solo instrumental. The ending of the song leaves the listener hoping for a sequel. Favorite lyric: Collar up to the morning cold. I’m seeing a cowboy…

Constructive Comments: Lovely as this song is…it lacks a chorus, which might limit its marketability (but who cares?) Kalispell is spelled with a K by the way.

Broadjam Artist: Patrick E. Muth/Catnip Pat
Song: DIXIELAND BABY 4

Reviewer: Kate Carpenter

Positive Comments: This song has a fun, funky (almost Cajun) sound. The guitar riffs are memorable and fun I like the way the band put this together and the drums add to the amusement. Seems like there are some nice word pictures in the lyrics. Very organic recording.

Constructive Comments: I don’t mean to be critical, but the vocals need work. They’re kind of muddy. Work on clarity…I really wanted to understand all the words. It sounds like such a fun song. Please post the lyrics.

Broadjam Artist: Nathan Totten
Song: The Meaning of Words

Reviewer: PHIL MITTEN STORYTELLER

Positive Comments: Great sound , with some delicious harmonies .

Constructive Comments: Interesting mix of different genres . A bit too heavy in places for me , but that didn’t stop me from enjoying this .

Broadjam Artist: Ravensong
Song: If Wishes were Horses

Reviewer: Kate Carpenter

Positive Comments: This song has an ominous beginning. Nice guitar work. Loved the authenticity of the sound of the finger squeak on the strings. Nice use of common saying “If wishes were horses then beggars would ride.”

Constructive Comments: I had a hard time understanding your vocals. I had to look at the lyrics to comprehend your song. Work on vocal clarity and be sure your vocal is more up front in your mix. BTW Beggars is spelled with an A at the end.

Broadjam Artist: Oliver Keynes Lafaye
Song: We need hope

Reviewer: Kate Carpenter

Positive Comments: Simplicity seems to be the key to this song. It starts off simply and gradually builds. There are some nice instrument choices here…I especially liked when a little percussion came in. I like the way the song ended the way it began.

Constructive Comments: I felt like there were a few times when it got a little boring and too repetitive. Maybe around 4:24. It could be that you had a reason for this, so take it with a grain of salt.