Author: bjamreviews

Broadjam Artist: Jeff Ashbaker
Song: A Storm Outside My Window

Reviewer: Mike Scieszinski

Positive Comments: A lavish sound palette used here! I like the male vocalist’s timbre!

Constructive Comments: This song is completely derivative. It seems like it is pandering pretty hard. I’d like to see this artist take some more time with the lyrics and make me believe them.

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

Reviewer: Mike Scieszinski

Positive Comments: Great resolution between sections! Love the constistant pushing and driving beat! Killer guitar work, really good sounds.

Constructive Comments: I don’t hear much happening in the bass lines, it would be nice to have some more bass in the mix and to hear it driving the bus from time to time.

Broadjam Artist: Collaborations
Song: He Kissed Me (Acoustic)

Reviewer: Jimmy

Positive Comments: BARBRA MANDRELL SOUND GREAT SONG COULD BE GREAT FOR TV OR MOVIE, DONT THINK TODAYS CRAZY ARTISTS WILL SING THIS THEY DONT HAVE A CLUE GUYS

Constructive Comments: GREAT SONG PRODUCTION WAS PERFECT

Broadjam Artist: Peter Boynton
Song: You and I

Reviewer: Jimmy

Positive Comments: GREAT SONG!!!

Constructive Comments: NOTHING WRONG WITH THIS

Broadjam Artist: Kate Carpenter
Song: When Mama Says No

Reviewer: Bob Birthisel

Positive Comments: Very enjoyable kids track.

Constructive Comments: Kind of hard to find the hook or the overall song title.

Broadjam Artist: Oliver Keynes Lafaye
Song: New chapter

Reviewer: Bob Birthisel

Positive Comments: Very modern classical sound with some interesting changes. The staccato intro and outro set it apart.

Constructive Comments: I’d cut the intro in half to introduce other instruments quickly, to get the attention of a music supervisor.

Broadjam Artist: Dave Haddad (CenterPeace)
Song: Sand Castles

Reviewer: Bob Birthisel

Positive Comments: Very solid sound with some nice dynamics. I really enjoyed the chord progression.

Constructive Comments: Even as a professional drummer, I felt the drums were maybe 4-5db too hot (particularly the snare). I’d cut that down and raise the bass drum kick by nearly as much for more punch.

Broadjam Artist: Jeff Ashbaker
Song: Dry Run

Reviewer: Bob Birthisel

Positive Comments: Country flair but still kind of folk rock. Overall very good sound.

Constructive Comments: For me, the vocals are too far up-front by 3-4db, which makes the 2-part male/female harmonies sound a bit weaker. Adding a 3rd harmony would be beneficial. It takes just the right song to make 2-part work perfectly.

Broadjam Artist: Uncle Spider & The Electric Dirt Clods
Song: Sunday In The Summer

Reviewer: Bob Birthisel

Positive Comments: Nice 70s throwback sound.

Constructive Comments: The harmonies could be tighter in spots and a 3rd part would add a lot.

Broadjam Artist: Greg Lambert
Song: Can We Love Again (w/ Donovan Tucker)

Reviewer: Bob Birthisel

Positive Comments: Well-written song with a lot of nice instrumentation. The hook is easily recognized and the melody is very effective. Very 90s Country throwback sound.

Constructive Comments: I think a younger-sounding voice would bring this new life.