Broadjam Pro Song Reviews

Broadjam Artist: Collaborations
Song: Tomorrow final 5B

Broadjam Pro Reviewer:
Jason Miles (Producer, Keyboardist, Arranger)

Pro General Comments: Wow did this catch me by surprise. I was not expecting something that I was totally going to love the minute I heard it. Everything that I like about song form and songwriting is in this song. The chorus is great, the verses are really good and timely, and the performance is really good. Without criticizing I would've spent a little more time on a couple of the little pitchy moments but otherwise it was really pretty spot on. The harmonies were tight And it seems like all the instrumentation was together. The guitar really came off nicely whoever played that and the bass really sounded good as well.. I would like to have her a little bit better of a mix of the drums and make them a little more contemporary sounding. Definitely something to pump up the volume there as far as the sound of the drums. All the arrangements fit in very nicely with the strings and the horns. I particularly like the blend of the two vocalists. They seem very comfortable singing with each other and they each had a great enthusiasm of delivering the song. I think that the mix is acceptable but I think that without hurting anybody's feelings there are some mixed engineers they could probably take this song to the next level. I didn't really hear the dynamics inside the instruments and separation that I would like to have heard to give the parts a little bit more distinctiveness. I felt the keyboards were kind of lost in there. These are all things so that can be addressed. The most important thing is that you've got a really good song sung really well and very convincingly that the artist here knows what they were doing and knew how to put it across. These days when you have six people writing a song and it all seems not connected at the same place everything on this song connected and the song form in a traditional format really worked well. So there you go I don't know what else I can say except I hope you will take the advice about the mix and I wouldn't sit on this song I think there's something that could be done with it for sure. Congratulations

Quote From Pro: What a real pleasant surprise to be asked to review a song like this not knowing what it is but knowing that within the first 30 seconds there was something really great happening here. It's unusual to get such a professional product being submitted for review but this definitely is worthy of a five star review. I wish collaborations a lot of luck getting this out there it's a song that works in today's Global environment

Broadjam Artist: Collaborations
Song: Tomorrow final 5B

Broadjam Pro Reviewer:
Jason Miles (Producer, Keyboardist, Arranger)

Pro General Comments: Wow did this catch me by surprise. I was not expecting something that I was totally going to love the minute I heard it. Everything that I like about song form and songwriting is in this song. The chorus is great, the verses are really good and timely, and the performance is really good. Without criticizing I would've spent a little more time on a couple of the little pitchy moments but otherwise it was really pretty spot on. The harmonies were tight And it seems like all the instrumentation was together. The guitar really came off nicely whoever played that and the bass really sounded good as well.. I would like to have her a little bit better of a mix of the drums and make them a little more contemporary sounding. Definitely something to pump up the volume there as far as the sound of the drums. All the arrangements fit in very nicely with the strings and the horns. I particularly like the blend of the two vocalists. They seem very comfortable singing with each other and they each had a great enthusiasm of delivering the song. I think that the mix is acceptable but I think that without hurting anybody's feelings there are some mixed engineers they could probably take this song to the next level. I didn't really hear the dynamics inside the instruments and separation that I would like to have heard to give the parts a little bit more distinctiveness. I felt the keyboards were kind of lost in there. These are all things so that can be addressed. The most important thing is that you've got a really good song sung really well and very convincingly that the artist here knows what they were doing and knew how to put it across. These days when you have six people writing a song and it all seems not connected at the same place everything on this song connected and the song form in a traditional format really worked well. So there you go I don't know what else I can say except I hope you will take the advice about the mix and I wouldn't sit on this song I think there's something that could be done with it for sure. Congratulations

Quote From Pro: What a real pleasant surprise to be asked to review a song like this not knowing what it is but knowing that within the first 30 seconds there was something really great happening here. It's unusual to get such a professional product being submitted for review but this definitely is worthy of a five star review. I wish collaborations a lot of luck getting this out there it's a song that works in today's Global environment

Broadjam Artist: Collaborations
Song: Tomorrow final 5B

Broadjam Pro Reviewer:
Diana Williamson (Songwriter, Music Supervisor)

Pro General Comments: Please note: I don't comment on quality of individual instrumentation as my expertise delves more into overall performance, marketing, melody, etc Let me start by saying you have a great feel to your song. The vocals have good conviction in them, which keeps the flow moving nicely and keeps you into the song. You believe the singers. You have a very strong sense of song structure, it moves like it should throughout and holds your attention. The arrangements are effective and ebb and flow like they should. Your lyrics are universal and this helps greatly with pitching to various media opportunities. The lyrics summarize like they should with a strong point in the bridge - when you say the good will win out. This is an important point to make and offers a sense of needed hope to a serious subject. Doom and gloom doesn't sell as well, so it's always a good idea to offer that in your theme. Music is a great way to express these types of ideas in a way to make people think without hitting them over the head with it. Your delivery is good as it doesn't feel like you are talking down or preaching and this isn't always easy to pull off in a song with this type of theme.Small point- but you might want to make the title a tad more provocative so it stands out in a stack of songs on a music supervisor's desk? Or maybe not, just a suggestion. The more precise you are- the easier it is for them to recall it, when looking for a song in their database.

Quote From Pro: Tomorrow has great potential for film/TV show placements especially those looking for duets.

Broadjam Artist: Collaborations
Song: Tomorrow final 5B

Broadjam Pro Reviewer:
Diana Williamson (Songwriter, Music Supervisor)

Pro General Comments: Please note: I don't comment on quality of individual instrumentation as my expertise delves more into overall performance, marketing, melody, etc Let me start by saying you have a great feel to your song. The vocals have good conviction in them, which keeps the flow moving nicely and keeps you into the song. You believe the singers. You have a very strong sense of song structure, it moves like it should throughout and holds your attention. The arrangements are effective and ebb and flow like they should. Your lyrics are universal and this helps greatly with pitching to various media opportunities. The lyrics summarize like they should with a strong point in the bridge - when you say the good will win out. This is an important point to make and offers a sense of needed hope to a serious subject. Doom and gloom doesn't sell as well, so it's always a good idea to offer that in your theme. Music is a great way to express these types of ideas in a way to make people think without hitting them over the head with it. Your delivery is good as it doesn't feel like you are talking down or preaching and this isn't always easy to pull off in a song with this type of theme.Small point- but you might want to make the title a tad more provocative so it stands out in a stack of songs on a music supervisor's desk? Or maybe not, just a suggestion. The more precise you are- the easier it is for them to recall it, when looking for a song in their database.

Quote From Pro: Tomorrow has great potential for film/TV show placements especially those looking for duets.

Broadjam Artist: Peter Boynton
Song: I Can See The Day

Broadjam Pro Reviewer:
Doug Diamond (Music Supervisor, Engineer, Producer, Composer )

Pro General Comments: Hi Peter -Wow, what a cool tune. Thanks for telling me about it. Love it. This is the only song of yours that I'm aware of hearing and to me, it sounds like a very edgy, Hard Rock song - and I was surprised to see you are more of a Country writer (if I understand correctly). Pretty crazy! This song though, is really, really good. The production value - all instrumentation and the arrangements, as well as all performances are just spot-on. It sounds like something that could easily be on the radio, as far as the quality goes. Good job on your production of it for sure. Also, good job on the songwriting. I really like the overall theme of the song and the main melody/hook it has as well. It sticks with me after I finish listening to it, which is a great thing to have your song be able to do. I'd be interested to know if this is your first foray into writing Rock, or if you've just had more success with Country? I gave your song the highest ratings in all categories because it deserves it. I only took off a slight bit on "Quality of the Lyrics" - not because anything was 'wrong', but because I would have loved to hear a version of the Bridge with lyrics. Don't get me wrong, I really like what you have for the Bridge, but it's too short. I'd keep the instrumental part, then have another couple lines after it, maybe repeating/building on the instrumental bridge idea. I think the story/plot/idea of the lyric really needs some further revelation during the Bridge - something that explains what the singer is going through. That's the only thing that's missing in my opinion. I like the idea of the dystopic thematic song... for sure... I could hear it in a "Hunger Games" scene, or something similar (for instance). It is an original piece (meaning unique). One of my favorite bands is Imagine Dragons. It kind of reminds me of some of their songs too. The thing that's always bothered me about their songs though is that I don't feel like the production and quality of the recordings and mixes are as good as they should be, given the artist and their reach. They're huge! Your song, however, the production value seems complete. Nice job. I like the dynamics it has: laid back verses, building pre-chorus, and huge choruses/hooks. Overall, this is an excellent submission and I'd like to help you however I can. Couple ideas I heard... man, I LOVE the percussion at the end. Maybe have an alt mix of this song with more of that stuff going, front-and-center. So good. Also, when the song's ending, before the percussion, I am kind of hearing a slow-down/triplet/slow-down thing, like you're shutting off the engine, kind of. Does that make sense? Might be cool. Kind of a chug-a-chug-a-chug thing at the end. Just a thought.

Quote From Pro: "I Can See The Day" is such an excellent song on every level. I could definitely hear it in name-your-favorite dystopic TV show or film. The quality of it is stellar. It deserves to be sync licensed for sure. Nice job!

Broadjam Artist: Peter Boynton
Song: I Can See The Day

Broadjam Pro Reviewer:
Doug Diamond (Music Supervisor, Engineer, Producer, Composer )

Pro General Comments: Hi Peter -Wow, what a cool tune. Thanks for telling me about it. Love it. This is the only song of yours that I'm aware of hearing and to me, it sounds like a very edgy, Hard Rock song - and I was surprised to see you are more of a Country writer (if I understand correctly). Pretty crazy! This song though, is really, really good. The production value - all instrumentation and the arrangements, as well as all performances are just spot-on. It sounds like something that could easily be on the radio, as far as the quality goes. Good job on your production of it for sure. Also, good job on the songwriting. I really like the overall theme of the song and the main melody/hook it has as well. It sticks with me after I finish listening to it, which is a great thing to have your song be able to do. I'd be interested to know if this is your first foray into writing Rock, or if you've just had more success with Country? I gave your song the highest ratings in all categories because it deserves it. I only took off a slight bit on "Quality of the Lyrics" - not because anything was 'wrong', but because I would have loved to hear a version of the Bridge with lyrics. Don't get me wrong, I really like what you have for the Bridge, but it's too short. I'd keep the instrumental part, then have another couple lines after it, maybe repeating/building on the instrumental bridge idea. I think the story/plot/idea of the lyric really needs some further revelation during the Bridge - something that explains what the singer is going through. That's the only thing that's missing in my opinion. I like the idea of the dystopic thematic song... for sure... I could hear it in a "Hunger Games" scene, or something similar (for instance). It is an original piece (meaning unique). One of my favorite bands is Imagine Dragons. It kind of reminds me of some of their songs too. The thing that's always bothered me about their songs though is that I don't feel like the production and quality of the recordings and mixes are as good as they should be, given the artist and their reach. They're huge! Your song, however, the production value seems complete. Nice job. I like the dynamics it has: laid back verses, building pre-chorus, and huge choruses/hooks. Overall, this is an excellent submission and I'd like to help you however I can. Couple ideas I heard... man, I LOVE the percussion at the end. Maybe have an alt mix of this song with more of that stuff going, front-and-center. So good. Also, when the song's ending, before the percussion, I am kind of hearing a slow-down/triplet/slow-down thing, like you're shutting off the engine, kind of. Does that make sense? Might be cool. Kind of a chug-a-chug-a-chug thing at the end. Just a thought.

Quote From Pro: "I Can See The Day" is such an excellent song on every level. I could definitely hear it in name-your-favorite dystopic TV show or film. The quality of it is stellar. It deserves to be sync licensed for sure. Nice job!

Broadjam Artist: SAMSARA.
Song: AWAKE

Broadjam Pro Reviewer:
Mitch Goldfarb (Producer)

Pro General Comments: Up, down, and all around. Strap yourself in. "Awake" is the quintessential sonic ride. You'll leave the planet flying through space guided only by the melodic, liquid floaty guitars... until the pounding drums and screaming guitars crush it, blasting you out beyond the stratosphere to the edge of the galaxy. Are you "Awake" yet? It's a cosmos of contrast, brilliantly executed.While being more experimental than their usual musical compositions, Samsara has succeeded in pushing the envelope of their creative expression. And boy do they do it. This track has it all. There's passionate intimacy in the verse vocals, leading to a wide, open, and expansive chorus. And, if that's not enough, there's a special treat waiting in the breakdown. It's an artfully crafted dream sequence of sounds and musical textures until the guitars explode so big you can see the stars flying everywhere. Then you know... "this can't go on!" to quote their lyric.Samsara isn't fooling around. They know exactly what they're doing. And they're doing it so well. There's so much raw emotion in the performances. It's everything a song should be.

Quote From Pro: Up, down, and all around. Strap yourself in. "Awake" is the quintessential sonic ride. Samsara has succeeded in pushing the envelope of their creative expression. They know exactly what they're doing. And they're doing it so well. This track has it all!

Broadjam Artist: SAMSARA.
Song: AWAKE

Broadjam Pro Reviewer:
Mitch Goldfarb (Producer)

Pro General Comments: Up, down, and all around. Strap yourself in. "Awake" is the quintessential sonic ride. You'll leave the planet flying through space guided only by the melodic, liquid floaty guitars... until the pounding drums and screaming guitars crush it, blasting you out beyond the stratosphere to the edge of the galaxy. Are you "Awake" yet? It's a cosmos of contrast, brilliantly executed.While being more experimental than their usual musical compositions, Samsara has succeeded in pushing the envelope of their creative expression. And boy do they do it. This track has it all. There's passionate intimacy in the verse vocals, leading to a wide, open, and expansive chorus. And, if that's not enough, there's a special treat waiting in the breakdown. It's an artfully crafted dream sequence of sounds and musical textures until the guitars explode so big you can see the stars flying everywhere. Then you know... "this can't go on!" to quote their lyric.Samsara isn't fooling around. They know exactly what they're doing. And they're doing it so well. There's so much raw emotion in the performances. It's everything a song should be.

Quote From Pro: Up, down, and all around. Strap yourself in. "Awake" is the quintessential sonic ride. Samsara has succeeded in pushing the envelope of their creative expression. They know exactly what they're doing. And they're doing it so well. This track has it all!

Broadjam Artist: SAMSARA.
Song: ADDICT

Broadjam Pro Reviewer:
Mitch Goldfarb (Producer)

Pro General Comments: Wow! Punk meets hard rock meets metal, complete with a driving dance groove too. You just gotta bang your head with the pounding drums from beginning to end. Give me more of those guitars! You'll be addicted to "Addict." The track goes by in a blink of an eye. You can't get enough in one listen. Just take one more hit and play it again. The relentless guitars are only pushed over the top by the powerful lead vocal. You can feel the singer's pain. You can't fake this kind of performance. It's the real deal. Samsara not only blows the dust off the speakers, the speakers start to dance off the shelves too. Better nail those babies down. And don't forget to use earbuds too. There's tons of good bottom end to get you moving.Great guitar solo and I love the pulsing bass. There's something familiar with "Addict," but you can't quite put your finger on. You'll love this song. It hits you right in the face.Fly away with Samsara. This track has everything. These guys are tight, aggressive, great vocals and the music is right on time.

Quote From Pro: Wow! Punk meets hard rock meets metal. Give me more of those guitars, which are pushed over the top by the powerful lead vocal. Samsara blows the dust off the speakers You'll be addicted to "Addict." These guys are tight, aggressive, and the music is right on time.

Broadjam Artist: SAMSARA.
Song: ADDICT

Broadjam Pro Reviewer:
Mitch Goldfarb (Producer)

Pro General Comments: Wow! Punk meets hard rock meets metal, complete with a driving dance groove too. You just gotta bang your head with the pounding drums from beginning to end. Give me more of those guitars! You'll be addicted to "Addict." The track goes by in a blink of an eye. You can't get enough in one listen. Just take one more hit and play it again. The relentless guitars are only pushed over the top by the powerful lead vocal. You can feel the singer's pain. You can't fake this kind of performance. It's the real deal. Samsara not only blows the dust off the speakers, the speakers start to dance off the shelves too. Better nail those babies down. And don't forget to use earbuds too. There's tons of good bottom end to get you moving.Great guitar solo and I love the pulsing bass. There's something familiar with "Addict," but you can't quite put your finger on. You'll love this song. It hits you right in the face.Fly away with Samsara. This track has everything. These guys are tight, aggressive, great vocals and the music is right on time.

Quote From Pro: Wow! Punk meets hard rock meets metal. Give me more of those guitars, which are pushed over the top by the powerful lead vocal. Samsara blows the dust off the speakers You'll be addicted to "Addict." These guys are tight, aggressive, and the music is right on time.