Month: November 2021

Broadjam Artist: Warren Hein
Song: I'm That Other Guy (latest extended vocal)

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

Pro General Comments: Good use of opposites in the opening line. I'm not sure what you mean by you hear the Lord's getting lazy but I'll give you credit for being original and different. Who is the singer talking to and comparing himself to? What other guy? Why is he calling himself something special? That verges on being egotistical in my opinion. When who walks by? Is he smiling at every guy who walks by? What about the girls who walk by? Is he smiling at them as well? Why is he smiling? This is confusing. I'm nothing like you sounds like he thinks he's better than everyone. You might have a hard time finding an artist who will feel comfortable saying these things in front of his fans friends and family. Be careful not to put the singer in a bad light. Verse two is the opposite of verse 1. Now he's putting himself down by saying in a race with rats and roaches he's coming in last. That is the strongest line in the song. Very creative "race of rats and roaches" is a truly original line. Great rhymes in verse 2. Strong meter and phrasing throughout.

Quote From Pro: Warren Heim is a gifted Americana folk songwriter. His melodies will rattle around in your head long after the song has stopped playing.

Broadjam Artist: Warren Hein
Song: I'm Better Now

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

Pro General Comments: It would help if I knew that you wrote this for yourself as the artist or if you wrote it hoping another artist would record it...the guidelines for a commercial songwriter are vastly different from the guidelines that an indie singer/songwriter follow. The only rule an indie singer/songwriter has to follow is there are no rules. This genre is Indie Alternative Folk Rock with a touch of Americana/country. I loved the groove and the arrangement. The hook was used to start the chorus which was good but I would have preferred you to start and end the chorus with the hook. As it is now In My Own Skin is the strongest line in your chorus because it's the last line in your chorus. The vocal was strong and the singer had excellent pitch and phrasing. The song was bouncy and positive and was easy to listen to. The storyline was a little predictable and generic. I've heard all of this in countless other songs. Your goal should be to say something new and fresh that's unique original and creative. That's what will get you noticed as a songwriter in my opinion. The artist's in this genre usually write their own songs to record so what you submit will need to be stronger than what they can write. Dare to be different. Musically this was well done. Good instrumentation and excellent performances.

Quote From Pro: Warren Hein's music combines the retro Americana Folk rock of the 70's and 80's with todays Indie Alternative singer/songwriters style and delivers catchy memorable sing-a-long choruses which will bring a smile to your face as you sing along.

Broadjam Artist: Charles Edmund Carter
Song: Heaven or Hell?

Broadjam Pro Reviewer:
Nikki Hornsby (Songwriter, Artist, Producer, Arranger)

Pro General Comments: It's a good club song country song but for radio broadcasting it might need some mastering. The country is there and the guitarist is ok. Take a second look on this single but then it's Heaven or Hell but remember you can arrange it better. In my opinion re arrange it. The tempo is fine. The vocals are ok but there is a fix here needed to make it a single release. I'm sure you have that in you to revamp it. Don't give up as it has a good idea but think of where you how far you want this product to go to the DJ, jukebox, or radio and tv show is a key way to polish it in your minds eye. You might grab a rock lead guitarist to take part in the instrumental break for a change up. A different arranger may have a lead guitarist that runs away with his lead. Again as you know it's only my current opinion which everyone has and I'm grateful you asked for mine. It's a fun song.

Quote From Pro: Thank you for the submission to my Professional Reviewing task for the Heaven or Hell, Destination or Last Round Up, is a fun song. Its message is good. This is what I'd call a club performance line dance number. The tempo is up and country for certain with truly fun lyrics. I believe in your abilities and look forward to when you re do some more submissions for Pro Viewers on Broadjam.com as every time seems to be a good one where some are exceptional and others take exception. Keep going!

Broadjam Artist: Charles Edmund Carter
Song: I'll Never Set You Free

Broadjam Pro Reviewer:
Nikki Hornsby (Songwriter, Artist, Producer, Arranger)

Pro General Comments: As in the past reviews of so many I have done I looked forward to another one. I was not disappointed. Bravo on this release as the pro vocalist matches the feel perfectly. Its timing is great. It's intro and the ending also great with the stick hits on the high hat cymbal as accents with the banjo but the accordion box ... all is a positive plus towards a Cajon style which Broadjam doesn't have that listing I would have placed this in that group at the top. I like this a lot 'Drivin Me Half Crazy' title might work too. Oh the musicians on this cut are great! THANK YOU for submitting this one. Now go market it out there to the consumer of this Cajon style country. Yep this is good and can't say much more but press it and send it out!

Quote From Pro: I loved the intro and the ending. It's one of those songs I had to listen to over and over again as the music vocal and lyrics all fit with the fiddle, accordion, and banjo ... so much fun like Cajon Country to listen to and the video just booms up in the vision of a listener including the breaks come in exactly where they should. It's Drivin Me Half Crazy is another way to put it but this one drove me right back to listen to it again and again. Thank you!

Broadjam Artist: Charles Edmund Carter
Song: Judgement Day Or Night

Broadjam Pro Reviewer:
Nikki Hornsby (Songwriter, Artist, Producer, Arranger)

Pro General Comments: The first line or two more are good but title needs to be rethought. Also rethink the title: "Bought Me an Acre". The entire structure of this song is different and even the changes in modulations at 1:33 is not good. The strong accents of the female background vocalists at 1:56 is good. But 1:32 transition of key and tempos pulls away at 2:15 then the fill in of repeating the line "What A wonderful Time" (2:56 change ups to 3:25 sadly distracts). The producer may have had a reason or the songwriter for these changes but I don't understand for what and why. Remember even a great song the vocalist is very important in selling the message of the song to the listener. Honestly at this point in my review it became not a wonderful time even though the guitarists lick at the end with the organ player was nice for that religious touch. Rework it and maybe end at 2:50 then resubmit as you can do much better, I have reviewed some of those good ones from you both in the past.

Quote From Pro: This song is different in the variety of its change ups. You as the songwriters may have a reason for all the different parts in this composition but in my opinion, I would rework the entire song. When doing this leave out a few things as it is and definitely do this before shopping it or even as a release. One thing is the end of the song is so far away from the beginning start which for some folks opinions may vary. It's not one I'd listen to repetitively but the hook "What A Wonderful Time" could be one song and "Bought Me An Acre" another song. I see no "Judgement Day or Night" as the title you have given this composition. Thank you for sharing.

Broadjam Artist: Antho
Song: Misbegotten Nomadic Desert Wanderer

Broadjam Pro Reviewer:
Yong Pro Reviewer Test (Yong Test)

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