Author: bjamreviews

Broadjam Artist: Cec Cain
Song: Rainy day in Basingstoke

Reviewer: Husky Records LLC

Positive Comments: Dude is original with his style & lyrics. Good ish. Respect.

Constructive Comments: The instruments so a little out dated. No disrespect either. Other than that it’s a go.

Broadjam Artist: Adam Avery
Song: Redefined (Radio Edit)

Reviewer: CAEDMON’S DREAM

Positive Comments: * beautiful lead and backing vocals* lyric has a strong universal message* 12/8 feel flows & builds throughout* Be lifted up with this song!

Constructive Comments: + no intro (even 2 bars can set mood/feel etc)+ drums come in nicely on chorus but the sound quality changes (like a lower quality mp3 track) + nice guitar fills throughout+ fades out too fast

Broadjam Artist: Charlie Shock
Song: RIDE THOSE HORSES (new mix)

Reviewer: Richie Sings

Positive Comments: I like your voice alot.

Constructive Comments: The quality is bold to me.

Broadjam Artist: Warren Hein
Song: Nothing’s Safe and Sound

Reviewer: CAEDMON’S DREAM

Positive Comments: * Keyboards and vocals stand out* String lines are clear and lush* A “Disney” musical feel* Nice performance and production!

Constructive Comments: + Adding one more musical element in the bridge (ex. bass, cymbal rolls, or other) could help it stand out+ non-diatonic chord change in piano intro threw me off (not really there in verse or chorus is it?)+ key modulation could be effective for last chorus melody line stays constant and can get repetitive+ very nice tempo change for ending+ I like this piece alot, I hope my comments don’t sound negative.

Broadjam Artist: Patti and Beau Burt, Kim Kelley
Song: I’VE BEEN AWAY FROM LOVE TOO LONG bluegrass version

Reviewer: HarryBudini

Positive Comments: Playful and bouncy country thingie, pleasantly acoustic, and acoustically pleasant. Pleasant female voice and pleasant banjo. Did I say pleasant?

Constructive Comments: Maybe just a little shorter, but not, it’s just me, of course, impatiently impatient.

Broadjam Artist: Vicki Lee
Song: Earth to Angel

Reviewer: CAEDMON’S DREAM

Positive Comments: * unique lead vocals* song has memorable chorus/hook* lyrics have a strong universal message * simple instrumentation & nice chord changes* could be a movie “message” piece

Constructive Comments: + production is clear but mono track stereo sound-field can help each instrument stand out+ doubled vocals loses clarity in lyric at times+ chorus vocal is strong: but a unique instrumental part or lead-line to go along with chorus would help it stand apart from rest of the song

Broadjam Artist: Patrick E. Muth
Song: Snowy Mountain Stream

Reviewer: Jeff Roberts

Positive Comments: Nice behind the beat vocal phrasing and a classic melody/phrasing here much like “Shake Rattle n’ Roll”.

Constructive Comments: Take the effects off the guitar. Listen to Humber Sumlin or Otis Rush for a classic Chicago vibe–clean and dry with a bit of bite. I’d start with the full rhythm section. The guitar solo isn’t very bluesy–again clean up the tone and go for simple phrasing with statement and repetition leave space in. There are a number of timing issues. This could be a really fun tune–the bones are there. Make it tight, concise, and clean!! All IMO of course.

Broadjam Artist: Patrick E. Muth
Song: Snowy Mountain Stream

Reviewer: Margie & Art Corey, S. & Al Corey

Positive Comments: Like the sound of the intro guitar………..like the jazz feel, very Hep!! I would like the vocal to be just a tad more out front! Somewhat hard to understand the lyrics…but they sound interesting!! Sounds a little like Mr. Hendrix, can’t get any better than that!! Great Job my friend!!! Let’s hear more!!! Wowza!!!

Constructive Comments: Maybe put the lead vocal out front a little more, love to know what you are saying in your Kool composition!! Love to hear more!! Keep up the HOT Music!!!

Broadjam Artist: MELVIN BARHAM
Song: BALLOONS (Spirit Flight)

Reviewer: Nigel Barrett

Positive Comments: Very mellow and easy to listen to.

Constructive Comments: Only thing for me – would like to hear more variation. Super quality recording but let down by the almost monotonous lack of variation.

Broadjam Artist: Jeff Roberts
Song: The Second Hand (2014 Remix)

Reviewer: Margie & Art Corey, S. & Al Corey

Positive Comments: This is really GREAT MUSIC!!!! Love the feel and the style of this composition……very unusual/unique, very one of a kind!! I am a huge fan at this point in time!!! Sounds like Crosby,Stills,Nash & Young, with a touch of YES. Love the vocalist…..WOWZA!! This tune should be on everyone’s playlist…………

Constructive Comments: There is nothing to add to this review……….this is just flat out KILLER!! Great job BOYS!!! Can’t wait to find out who this group is????