SONG REVIEW 🎵📝 Palmer - Warm Bars



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Palmer - Warm Bars
World, Ambient, Garage, New Age, Smooth Jazz
Washington, United States
Overall Impression: Warm Bars is a delightful jazz/easy listening tune, that conveys warmth throughout the song, even through the dissonances and unique chord changes. The double time switch is very well done, changing the feel of the tune to more of an upbeat street jazz while maintaining the warmth presented at the beginning of the piece. The instrument choices are very nice - I especially enjoyed the lack of snare in the drums - allowing for a warmer feel without unnecessary pop. In addition, the cymbal swells and wind chimes are a great touch. It is evident that every detail was thought out, and overall Warm Bars has the potential to be a modern Jazz favorite.


Strongest Point(s): The composition of the tune is very nice top to bottom - the instrumentation is mellow and fitting to the style of the song, and it is obvious that each instrument is played with mastery and skill. The balance is terrific both vertically and horizontally; each instrument is heard well without overpowering each other. The flow of the song is logical and natural, including the placement of the tutti hits. The keys are played exceptionally, and while there are virtuosic moments, each second is accessible for the listener and nothing is too harsh on the ears. Palmer has exquisite compositional skill, developing on simple motives from the beginning of the tune to create a beautiful mosaic of smooth jazz sounds, and the expertise both in recording and the production lead this to sound more professional as opposed to home produced.
Target Audience Appeal: Fans of jazz, modern jazz, smooth jazz, easy listening, instrumental, movie soundtracks, and even some pop will enjoy this tune. In order to increase popularity for yourself and your music, consider creating (or linking) a website, along with saturating social media platforms with your music, and advertising it for use in film, tv, streaming services, ads, games, educational websites, or anything else you can think of.
Artist target suggestions: This is a unique modern jazz tune, and could develop into something greater than itself. Although it is important to have influences and role models, your voice is most important for your musical future. Palmer, Afro Celt Sound System, Ali Farka Toure, Amadou & Mariam, Angelique Kidjo, Blue Six, Buena Vista Social Club, Cesária Évora, Cheb Mami, CéU, DJ Cheb i Sabbah, David Lanz & Paul Speer, Djelimady Tounkara, Fela Kuti, Femi Kuti, Gilberto Gil, Gipsy Kings, Khaled, Loreena McKennitt, Manu Chao, Miriam Makeba, Orchestra Baobab, R. Carlos Nakai, Salif Keita, Snatam Kaur, Tarika, Toumani Diabaté, Transglobal Underground, William Ackerman, Yanni, Édith Piaf

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 About the Reviewer:
Rob Lawson is a professional percussionist, composer, conductor, teacher, and recording artist. He holds a Master of Arts in Music Performance from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He has performed with the Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, Percussion Ensemble, Brass Ensemble, Horn Choir, Pit Orchestra, and Keystone Winds. He has composed, arranged, and premiered works for Percussion Ensemble, Pep Band, and Brass Quintet at IUP, and conducted the Pep Band, Symphony Band, Percussion Ensemble, Brass Ensemble, and Chamber Ensembles, along with various recitals. Rob graduated from Baldwin Wallace Conservatory of Music, where he earned a Bachelor’s of Music in Performance, was the Principal Percussionist and Timpanist of the Wind Ensemble, Percussionist and Drummer with the Beatles Band, and conducted the Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Symphony Orchestra, New Music Orchestra, and various Chamber Ensembles. Rob also has experience with the recording process, both in front and behind the mic, from solo pieces to rock bands to full orchestral ensembles. He also teaches private lessons in percussion, conducting, music theory, and has taught high school marching percussion.

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