Broadjam Peer Song Reviews

Broadjam Artist: Marc S. Pate
Song: Hana II

Reviewer: Brenda Craven

Positive Comments: This reminds me of something from George Benson…smooth, grooving, and moving. Very impressive! Production and mix on this is PRO all the way. I loved listening to this groove. Trust me… This will be added to my faves playlist. Simply outstanding.

Constructive Comments: I was looking for more of a change-up in the song somewhere. But it’s great as it stands.

Broadjam Artist: Jeff Roberts
Song: Living in the Trees

Reviewer: Richie Sings

Positive Comments: Calm song.

Constructive Comments: Smoothe beat.

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????

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: 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: 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: 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: Chet Nichols
Song: We’ve Never Let Go Of Our Dream – Instrumental

Reviewer: Jeff Roberts

Positive Comments: What a nice tune. I’ve listened three times now. It’s really sweet and smooth, and it has enough new ideas appearing to keep in interesting but enough repetition to make it stick in the mind and feel familiar within the first minute. I LOVE the descending bassline bridge section. Nice work!

Constructive Comments: The bass sound is too boomy in the low EQ <100K range and also too loud in the mix. I think the bass lines are a tad too busy and this would flow better if you let the bass sit in the groove a bit more statically and just anchor without being quite as active (I have to fix the same thing in a couple of my tunes). Nice job!!

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: 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…