Month: May 2020

Broadjam Artist: Rick Landers
Song: Open Up

Broadjam Pro Reviewer:
Robert Dellaposta (Writer, A&R, Publisher)

Pro General Comments: I understand the perspective you are coming from in writing this song. There will be listener's who do not know Nick Drake or will relate to this story line. your music is very interesting and entertaining. The unpredictable nature of the song kept me listening. Instrumentally and vocally this shows a lot of talent and skill. Lyrically i was lost from the from verse. Why is the singer asking her to open up? Why was she smiling and why did she stop smiling? Why is her world as lost and found as his world? I have no clue what this song is about. Your black eyed dog steals you away is a cool line but i don't know what it means...now the singer is angry with her telling her he's given her his best but she's too blind to see. What did he give her and what exactly is she not seeing? Remember your listener can't read your mind and they can only see what you show them. Not quite ready suggests she might be ready later on...what hope is there for this relationship? The Prosody is strange. Musically very upbeat, happy, positive but lyrically gloomy, sad and dark...

Quote From Pro: Rick Landers is an instrumental virtuoso and his music is destined to be in movie and television as well as commercials and advertising. His melodies are catchy and memorable.

Broadjam Artist: Rick Landers
Song: If I'd Given My Heart to You

Broadjam Pro Reviewer:
Robert Dellaposta (Writer, A&R, Publisher)

Pro General Comments: Be careful not to use you so many times or you rhymes in verse 1.I count 26 total used in the song and that is not something i would advise you to make a habit of. You should purposely avoid you rhymes or the word you in the verses or bridge...Using a specific year like 72 describes 48 years ago and makes the singer around 65 years old...I'd try i'm sittin' in my truck bought back in 02...that makes the singer around 35...barbed wire is definitely an interesting choice...duct tape is an option...gin is rarely used in a country song...drinking straight gin from a bottle is not appealing to me but that's subjective...how long have you been lonely...the bigger question is why didn't you give your heart to her? Verse 3 is very cliche'. Avoid cliche's...they are someone else's words. Be more creative and original every chance you get...prosody is important. The music is bright and full of energy but the lyric is dark and gloomy. Love the mix and choice of instruments. Very strong vocal...catchy melodies

Quote From Pro: Impressed that this is your first country song. In my opinion this is a strong first step down a red dirt country road. Good luck in your musical journey.

Broadjam Artist: Stoneman
Song: Sumthins Bout 2 Change

Broadjam Pro Reviewer:
Cortez Farris (Producer and Engineer)

Pro General Comments: Positive Comments:This song is Hot! The groove is outstanding! This song is a great cross between funk, soul, R&B, blues and pop! The vocals are slick and to the point.The background harmony vocals are classic and done very well. The lead vocal is also performed well. Your voice carries the emotion for this song well. The rap part is awesome, it flows perfectly with the song.I also like the clear disctinction between the verse and the chorus. The energy of the vocals are matched well with the energy and flow of the song. I'm very impressed with the rythm guitar licks. The tone of the guitar is perfect.The bassline is distinct and in the pocket grooves very well with the drums.The mix is clear and professional. This song has a lot of potential for music licensing opportunities.

Quote From Pro: This song is Hot! The groove is outstanding! This song is a great cross between funk, soul, R&B, blues and pop! The vocals are slick and to the point.

Broadjam Artist: Alan Lee Carpenter
Song: The Healing

Broadjam Pro Reviewer:
Cortez Farris (Producer and Engineer)

Pro General Comments: Positive comments:This is a very powerful song! The lyrics by its self reads like a poem.The lead vocal is very strong. The background vocals are very good.The mix is clean and ready for prime-time and the songwriting is very visual and I really like the creative way you have expressed your emotion in this song. I also really like the build up of the song. The arrangement is really good. The minimual instrumentation in the beginning of the song helps add to the emotion of the song and the energy of the song. I love the introduction of new rhythms as the song progresses. This song has a great deal of potential for licensing opportunties. The lyrics and the vocal delivery are matched perfectly. The guitar is very clean and melodic a very good choice for this tune.Constructive comments:I would add possibly a bass line, not in the beginning of the song but in the middle of song for impact.I would also make a clearer distinction between the verse and the chorus .Either by take something out or adding something new, simular to what you did with the drums, that build up is great . You could add/subtract another instrument or a vocalto keep the song even more exciting all the way throught the song.The mix is great also. The vocal recording and mix is also great . I would bring the vocals up at 2:18 until the end of the song this sounds like the chorus of the song

Quote From Pro: This is a very powerful song! The lyrics by its self reads like a poem.

Broadjam Artist: MGB
Song: COLD LONELY HOUSE

Broadjam Pro Reviewer:
Elizabeth Elkins (Songwriter)

Pro General Comments: Overall, this is very strong. A nicely written lyric and melody, great production and a solid vocal. My main concern is that it feels a bit more like late 90s early 00s country than the current radio sound, though there are a few artists like Cody Johnson (and even Luke Combs to some extent) who are doing more of these throwback tunes. That said, one thing that has to change to pitch this is the length of the song. A ballad at 420 is a very difficult pitch. Now, if you're the artist, and this is your ballad, that's okay, but if you want other artists to cut it, try to get a version down to three and a half minutes for sure. The trick with ballads is that most artists only put one on each album, so it's really tough to get those cut. This could slide into midtempo territory with a few bpms up, which could be worthwhile depending on your intent with the song. I like the singer a lot, and the production is good (only a little past tense, just enough to slip through). The topic/lyric has been written often, but this one feels unique enough that I don't expect that to come into play at all. Overall, better writing than a lot of what I review, and definitely a very strong presentation.

Quote From Pro: Well-sung, gorgeous throwback country ballad about the heartache of a lonely house, sung with conviction and written with a storytelling heart.