Author: bjamreviews

Broadjam Artist: Ricardo Preschel
Song: Cardboard Memories – Electro Mix

Reviewer: Diane RIDAEUS

Positive Comments: Robust arrangement and use of bass strings as the foundation, and the high strings for sparkle and interest. Great use of pulsing rhythm to keep the action going. Nice release there at 2:40 or so, then another beautiful constructed build-up to the very compelling end. Love the oboe? like a shard of light near the end, and the piano bits really placed perfectly. Thunder at end was subtle but very effective!

Constructive Comments: I wouldn’t change a thing. Really was like a mini movie. Great work!

Broadjam Artist: Randy Calligan
Song: The Procession

Reviewer: Diane RIDAEUS

Positive Comments: Really enjoyed this track, nice arch to the arrangement, starting with the added strings there at around 1:40 – could strings be added to that piano part at 1:28 that comes a little earlier? Sounds just a bit sparse in comparison to the next section. Love the flow of the whole track though, with a beautiful crescendo of emotion and rich instrumentation at the finale. Smooth editing between sections, each phrase is really executed perfectly, and I really was painting a picture in the mind as I listened.

Constructive Comments: Apart from just wanting to hear a “touch” of strings under the piano at 1:22, not to detract from its beautiful starkness, just to support and add to the gentle build before that wonderful cello comes in. I thought the track was fabulous, especially gratifying the end section that really knocks it out of the park. Kudos!

Broadjam Artist: Oliver Keynes Lafaye
Song: Dramatic

Reviewer: Diane RIDAEUS

Positive Comments: The vibe really gets cooking as this track builds. I can envision many uses for the track but the strings at :43 are a bit distractive. There is no “hook” per se, which is appropriate for background music, but I would suggest varying the motif that repeats without change throughout the second half. Love the build though, and the energy.

Constructive Comments: The intro up to :21 is a bit sparse unless that was needed for the picture or scene, otherwise I would edit that out and start at :21 where the sounds are really warm and quite beautiful. I would have loved to hear some more authentic strings there at :43 because as a stand-alone instrument there or at least featured predominantly as they are, a more realistic sound would garner quite a bit more emotional impact.

Broadjam Artist: Collaborations
Song: Let Me Love You

Reviewer: Randall Mark

Positive Comments: Nice Latin beat, catchy melody with somewhat festive or celebratory music. Interesting combination of Latin best with some rock flavors and instrumental electric guitars. Well produced and professionally performed

Constructive Comments: I liked the first 5-7 seconds with the more naked, distinct beat. Then the other instruments came in which was nice also. I thought it could make the song more effective an interesting if there are key parts may be in the hook where the other instruments cut out and it sounds more like the distinctive beat in the first seven seconds and then reverts back to the rest of the instruments coming in. Just an idea

Broadjam Artist: Cannimagine Productions
Song: Pool Of Blood

Reviewer: Patrick E. Muth/Catnip Pat

Positive Comments: would love to get drunk with this band!

Constructive Comments: I’m in Florida but hop planes all the time! Catnip=+=

Broadjam Artist: Watching Spaceships
Song: Fashion

Reviewer: Patrick E. Muth/Catnip Pat

Positive Comments: good modern sound

Constructive Comments: nice engineering keep going!! Catnip=+=

Broadjam Artist: Nathan Totten
Song: Who Walks with Me

Reviewer: Patrick E. Muth/Catnip Pat

Positive Comments: Beautiful guitar and playing vocs good and tight nice theme dynamic should place good

Constructive Comments: great vocs writing production everything! Catnip=+=

Broadjam Artist: PHIL MITTEN STORYTELLER
Song: I’VE GOT SOMETHING TO GIVE YOU

Reviewer: The Whythouse

Positive Comments: This song made me smile right from the first whistle , the silliness vibe kept me listening. I enjoyed the simple feel.

Constructive Comments: Not my style to judge

Broadjam Artist: SKY HIGH MUSIC LABS
Song: Miss Kitty’s Playhouse D Street Band

Reviewer: Ravensong

Positive Comments: Loved everything about this tune. wonderfully written and performed. Great intertwining of the piano and slide guitar. Great over all feel and grove. Very well done, thanks for sharing it.

Constructive Comments: Great song, 5 stars

Broadjam Artist: Bill Dake
Song: In The Beginning

Reviewer: Ravensong

Positive Comments: Very cool smooth Jazz, well played a performed. The vocalist has a very smooth and casual feel. I enjoyed,

Constructive Comments: Thanks for sharing it. All the best.