Author: bjamreviews

Broadjam Artist: Randy Calligan
Song: Pick Up My Heart And Go Home

Reviewer: Marc S. Pate

Positive Comments: Beautiful voice, tasty piano, and nice changes. Strings too!

Constructive Comments: I have nothing here and bow down, you are a true artist.

Broadjam Artist: Marc S. Pate
Song: Old Man

Reviewer: Jeff Roberts

Positive Comments: Of course the first moments call Cowgirl in the Sand to mind…and you turn it around by using an “Old Man” hook. Really good sound and mood are created in the first few bars. The voice is commanding and really pleasing. I like the upward changes in the chorus. This has a very strong late 70’s feel. Super tasty guitar break. This calls to mind Neil Young of course but also Seals & Crofts, Jesse Winchester, Steven Stills, Rodriguez, and Bob Welch. And anyone who likes those will love this. Super work here!

Constructive Comments: Like what? lol

Broadjam Artist: Kate Carpenter
Song: Manners Rap

Reviewer: Husky Records LLC

Positive Comments: Sounds like a promotional soundtrack for school aged children. I’m gonna Mind My Matters. LOL

Constructive Comments: The hook sounds just a tad bit louder than the rest of the song.

Broadjam Artist: Richard Walker
Song: Clue

Reviewer: Patrick E. Muth

Positive Comments: ok nice start. tell the truth. nice job on pretty much anything.

Constructive Comments: Good Work. Keep On Truckin. I would have liked a break in the middle of this song. think about it. take it off down the highway and then back to the trail of love. Keep That Musical River Flowin, We’re ALL listening!===========================catnip pat========================

Broadjam Artist: Patti and Beau Burt, Kim Kelley
Song: FOREVER ISN’T SOMETHING I CAN DO

Reviewer: CAEDMON’S DREAM

Positive Comments: * Sweet vocal harmonies* This could be a great country classic* Universal message… good feeling* Nice lyrics and guitar solos

Constructive Comments: + recording appeared to be unclear+ song could have a slide guitar in this genre+ intro didn’t set me up for a country love song+ I don’t listen to alot of country, but this fits this genre for me

Broadjam Artist: Marc S. Pate
Song: Just Another Day

Reviewer: Patrick E. Muth

Positive Comments: i like the combination of instruments. the voice sounds nice with the tone used. great start and come in. nice job on that.

Constructive Comments: I think a better mix would suit this. you have some good horses here, worth a little more feed. not that it will do well as it is. the voice is close enough to pass, but Melo-dyne used at about 75% would make this smash in my opinion.Am I ever satisfied? No. No. No. It’s what music teacher do, it’s what my two piano teacher Aunts did to me. They refused to give you a perfect score. I hated them for it then, but now I realize that they loved me so much they wanted me to be perfect–for real. Straight Ahead Brother! catnip pat

Broadjam Artist: Nigel Barrett
Song: Zimbabwe

Reviewer: CAEDMON’S DREAM

Positive Comments: * Sequenced synth intro starts tune nicely* Lead vocal has unique & memorable quality * Instrumentation/arrangement is full and lush * Drums/rhythm track keeps a good groove tight bass!* Tasty key modulations and instrumental hooks * Great closing piece for a TV/Movie/Documentary

Constructive Comments: + could add a couple guitar parts just for variation+ as song develops idea of conflict/despair, can this be represented with a tempo/rhythm/feel change (1/2 X break)?+ swirling keys are ethereal, put them at key parts so they don’t become blase+ add “ethnic/regional” sounds if available

Broadjam Artist: MELVIN BARHAM
Song: When She Comes Around

Reviewer: Husky Records LLC

Positive Comments: Feels good yo! Its all smoothed out very melodic. Great easy listening music. Nice, nice, nice. Keep em comin’. Beautiful.

Constructive Comments: There’s nothing you can negative about this song. It’s EXCELLENT!

Broadjam Artist: Billy Pilgrim
Song: Big Difference

Reviewer: Patrick E. Muth

Positive Comments: interesting start. unique music. fresh

Constructive Comments: I can see this in a movie or tv very easy.

Broadjam Artist: Tommy Stewart
Song: Feels real to me

Reviewer: Marc S. Pate

Positive Comments: Very tasty guitar tone and sound, nicely done.

Constructive Comments: It’s very good, and you are certainly a player but, as an instrumental, it needs a hook or something to come back to, otherwise it sounds kind of like a long jam.