Broadjam Artist: Jerry Impini
Song: Been Bad For Me (A Dueling Piano Rock Original)
Broadjam Pro Reviewer:
Elizabeth Elkins (Songwriter)
Pro General Comments: Piano wise, this is super cool - it has some of that rollicking fun that some of the best radio songs of Elton John and Billy Joel have. My main concern is that I can't make out the lyrics, and the vocal is mumbly, and buried in the mix so I can't grasp what's happening emotionally in the lyric. There's a frantic and sometimes awesome piano going on, but all I take away after listening is the energy of the piano. The vocal has got to be as compelling and dynamic as that piano. I would suggest a new vocal take, with more energy and a stronger emotional performance, with clarity of the lyric made more prominent. Part of that is the mix as well, the vocal needs to be highlighted more, and sit comfortably in the middle so we can better understand and enjoy what you're trying to say. There's no doubt the piano is strong, well-played and fun to listen to, but the rest of the song (and the heart of it meaning-wise) is lost on me.
Quote From Pro: Killer piano fun that makes you want to jump up and starting dancing. Reminiscent of Jerry Lee Lewis, Elton John and Billy Joel.