Broadjam Artist: Bob Birthisel
Song: Walkin'
Broadjam Pro Reviewer:
Chris Keaton (Music Publisher, Artist Manager, Song Plugger)
Pro General Comments: From the call to arms of the bass drum and handclaps at the top of this song the listener is drawn in. It's an infectious little groove and the message is simple, elegant and right in point. It makes me want to stand up, shout and fall in line with the other "fifty million people walking to the beat of the lord."Your references to the New Orleans style (Allen Toussaint and The Night Tripper), Little Feat and Elton John (Honky Chateau) are evident and the respect you obviously have for your predecessors. Bravo!Obviously the player are real sharp professionals. The interplay between the players is sensational. They all intuitively know when NOT to play. I refer to this as musicians being sympathetic to one another. (Real pros know what to leave in and what to leave out- and these guys know)!!On a second listen I get even more excited by the song. The directness of the lyric is really well done. It's like the singer is singing directly to each listener individually.Needles to say I am very impressed with every aspect of this song, the writing, the selection of musicians, the performance, the recording. Bob, you have really created something very special here and I look forward to hearing many more great songs from you.
Quote From Pro: I am very impressed with every aspect of this song, the writing, the selection of musicians, the performance, the recording.