Author: bjamreviews

Broadjam Artist: MELVIN BARHAM
Song: NEW DAY INST.

Reviewer: Tommy Stewart

Positive Comments: This is a real feel good track, short and sweet with some lovely playing. I think it would work well as a soundtrack a suitable production. Great work

Constructive Comments: Would like it a bit longer as was just getting into the tune when it finished. But really like it.

Broadjam Artist: Warren Hein
Song: Dirty Daddy

Reviewer: Norb Studelska/Upper Air Disturbance

Positive Comments: Wow, Great lead vocal voice quality. The song grabbed me right away. Great instrumentation and mix. You “nailed” the tempo, melody, lyrics, and overall presentation. I wanted to hear more, so I played it again (and will continue to listen to it some more). NICE JOB!

Constructive Comments: I wanted to hear a little more volume on the harp at the beginning. My ear would like a little more treble on the lead guitar (to make it a little more distinct). These are really not criticisms, just what my ears/brain would like.

Broadjam Artist: Chet Nichols
Song: I Know Who You Are (Instrumental)

Reviewer: Brenda Craven

Positive Comments: Love the acoustic sound with the organ added in. Nice song with a bouncy little groove. Mix is great, orchestration is great, production is great. I really enjoyed listening to this piece. Outstanding composition.

Constructive Comments: No critique here. Well done.

Broadjam Artist: FRED GROSS
Song: Come On Over

Reviewer: Norb Studelska/Upper Air Disturbance

Positive Comments: I really liked the interplay between the two rythm guitars. Nice lead breaks, totally hot effect on the intro lead got my attention immediately. Perfect quality for the lead vocal. Nice easy blues pace. Great instrumental mix, nothing was dominating over the vocal, and the guitar and organ leads came to the front. I wanted to hear more. You know your genre’.

Constructive Comments: I have nothing constructive to offer, you “nailed” it.

Broadjam Artist: Patrick E. Muth
Song: Ruby Diamond Elephant Race

Reviewer: Jeff Roberts

Positive Comments: At :45 there is a very cool idea. That’s about it.

Constructive Comments: You’re going to need to up your game. It’s a blind review, so I don’t know where you’re coming from. So keep at it. We all get better the more we try.

Broadjam Artist: Bob Bentley
Song: Night Of Love (Orchestral Mix)

Reviewer: Janet Murphy

Positive Comments: good voice, even though I like deeper spiritual songs, it was peaceful and I’m sure pleasing to God

Constructive Comments: Best of luck to you!!

Broadjam Artist: B. Greg Colburn Jr.
Song: Far From Home

Reviewer: Jeff Roberts

Positive Comments: Gorgeous guitar intro! And the vocal performance is just as good. Both have superb engineering. What a great vocal performance and voice. You’ve got a tremendous mood and evocative lyrics going. Think of what Sturgill Simpson would do with this…

Constructive Comments: I’d skip the second phase of the guitar intro where it gets busier. It makes it too long and you don’t want to introduce too much side theme. Overall I’d back off the busy guitar work and focus on chords & strumming to allow the song to prevail (of course your picking is very good). “come alive” the melody/phrasing/singing drops off a bit. I’d rework that to make it stronger. same with that phrase after “the place is gone”. I think you need a bridge and a chorus sections in G to bring a big lift, using harmony vocals and a female voice in the harmony. This is a fantastic start. I’d like to provide the chorus & bridge parts if you’re interested. Actually I’d like to produce and arrange another version of this…

Broadjam Artist: amy abernathy
Song: When pain Fades into beuatiful

Reviewer: Janet Murphy

Positive Comments: Good message!! Nicely put together

Constructive Comments: Good job, best of luck!!

Broadjam Artist: Kate Carpenter
Song: Fearsome Blues Instrumental

Reviewer: Marc S. Pate

Positive Comments: Got my foot tapping right off the bat!

Constructive Comments: It’s a catchy little tune, but I don’t know if there’s enough to support it as a stand alone instrumental. It seems ready made for some vocals.

Broadjam Artist: Jim Haye
Song: Sounds Like Rain

Reviewer: Janet Murphy

Positive Comments: Music accompaniment perfect amount and well placed, nice hook, nice voice

Constructive Comments: Good Luck to you!