Jožef Mali - Mum & Baby Deer (Instrumental) Blues, Pop Rock, Soft Rock Kranj, Slovenia Overall Impression: Slovenian guitarist/composer Jožef Mali instills a sense of deep serenity and tranquility in listeners with his release of "Mum and Baby Deer." This instrumental guitar composition incorporates the sounds of a variety of birds, their trills, caws and warbles weaving in and out of this piece's folk-inspired melodies to give it an earthy, organic atmosphere that transports the listener to a secluded forest setting. Mali does a superb job of arranging here, as he employs a variety of techniques to convey the theme using multiple voices. From legato sustained notes to brief pizzicato phrases, sometimes doubled and at other times harmonized, Mali ensures that audiences will never tire of this delightfully pleasant tune. Jožef Mali's "Mum and Baby Deer" should appeal to fans of contemporary folk and instrumental music, as well as new age enthusiasts. Strongest Point(s): Solid production and mix. Fantastic arrangement, excellent variations. Outstanding vibe and mood, very relaxed and contemplative. Great use of dynamics. Love the birds, outstanding choice to integrate them into the work (see reviewer comments). Incredibly catchy melodies. Nice job of cycling through different playing styles to give them different characters and qualities, while still retaining the motifs. Overall it's a lovely, well plotted and thought out composition, and a fine recording that should have possible multimedia applications if you should decide to go that route. Terrific piece, and a great track that was a pleasure to review! Target Audience Appeal: Fans of Contemporary Instrumental, Ambient Music, Guitar/New Age, Contemporary Folk, New Acoustic Artist target suggestions: William Ackerman, John Fahey, Leo Kottke, Jorma Kaukonen, Michael Hedges, John Renbourn, Bert Jansch, Richard Thompson Interested in having your Song Reviewed by our Professional Staff? Head to your RadioAirplay.com dash and click Song Reviews under the Special Offers menu!
About the Reviewer: Steven Azami is a multi-instrumentalist with over 25 years of experience in the music industry. Both as a touring/session player and as a producer, his career has spanned nearly every genre from bluegrass to jazz, from rock to reggae. In addition, his work as a music educator has allowed him to cultivate and foster talent among the next generation of musical explorers
Michael R R Wilson - Grass Alternative/Alt. Rock, Singer Songwriter, Acoustic Rock, Soft Rock Canada, Winnipeg Overall Impression: Michael R R Wilson brings timeless human trials to light with a soul-searching Singer/Songwriter sound in the original song, "Grass"! Lightly grooving guitar, bass, piano and percussion conspire beneath Wilson's lofty vocals to deliver an image of self-discovery and redemptive healing - lyrically learning to move forward and let what's passed remain in the past. Strongest Point(s): There's an obvious love of the craft on display in Michael's sound and style, and it shines through various elements of "Grass"! Each of the instrumental components are well-selected and implemented to deliver a warmly melancholic sound - perfect for the lyrical journey and cohesive across the board. The rhythmic flow and melodic motion of "Grass" are at once unique and deeply familiar, drawing from the well of Soft Rock nostalgia to give timeless concepts a new narrative. What seems to be a sound effect for breaking glass kicks the song off and draws attention to the initial use of "glass" rather than "grass" in the lyrical flow - which is a clever and creative incorporation of the song's themes in its sound design. Nicely done! Target Audience Appeal: Listeners with a love for Singer/Songwriter sounds and Soft Rock drives will find Michael R R Wilson's work to be endearing, while the lyrical narrative and overall feel of "Grass" promise to catch the ears and tug at the hearts of discerning listeners from a variety of backgrounds! Personal transformation is never easy, but it certainly makes for inspiringly open and tonally intimate works of art - Michael R R Wilson's "Grass" being a perfect case-in-point. Artist target suggestions: John Mellencamp, Bob Seger, George Harrison, Tom Petty, America, George Martin, Death Cab for Cutie, Coldplay, John Mayer, Fleetwood Mac, Seals and Crofts, Radiohead, The Goo Goo Dolls, Stone Temple Pilots, The Rolling Stones, Gregory Alan Isakov Interested in having your Song Reviewed by our Professional Staff? Head to your RadioAirplay.com dash and click Song Reviews under the Special Offers menu!
About the Reviewer: Jon Wright is a trained multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and music educator with nearly twenty years of experience in the field. Working with musicians and their individual sounds is his passion and profession, and he strives to interact with and understand every aspect of the production process - from theory and songwriting to recording and mastering. He continues to teach students of all ages and is currently collaborating with artists in a wide variety of genres.
Cherise Arthur - My Dream for You Soul, Country, Soft Rock Oregon, United States Overall Impression: What an incredibly soothing piece of music, I was taken by its highly emotive performances, and considering this is Victor James' first song, what an excellent debut! With its calming reflective lyrics, beautifully realized melodies, and distinct performances, "My Dream for You" is an uplifting and undeniably poetic piece of songwriting Strongest Point(s): With its delicate stripped-back instrumentation of just piano and vocals, this is an incredibly intimate performance that is both emotionally rich and tender in nature. The vocals fit the song perfectly and express the lyrics with great authenticity and heartfelt sentiment, the singer was an excellent choice for this particular song and I can see why he was chosen. Showcasing a superb amount of refinement in tone and articulation, the vocalist handles the lyrical content with a subtle elegance that, as a listener, you can't help but get swept up in. The lyrics themselves are poignant and well crafted, and its themes are strengthened by the melodically rich harmony provided by the delicate timbre of the piano backing. The overall flow of the song works very well and gently carries the listener along, this is a very calming piece of music and in uncertain times like these, this is exactly what is needed, great work! Target Audience Appeal: This certainly will appeal to fans of Christian-based music genres, particularly of the singer-songwriter variety. Artist target suggestions: Adele, John Legend, Elton John, Whitney Houston, Lauren Daigle, Amy Grant, Sandi Patty, Twila Paris, Brian Mcknight, Celine Dion, Lionel Richie, Mariah Carey, Ray Charles, Paul McCartney, Norah Jones Interested in having your Song Reviewed by our Professional Staff? Head to your RadioAirplay.com dash and click Song Reviews under the Special Offers menu!
About the Reviewer: Andre is a freelance session musician, composer, and sound engineer based in the U.K. Having studied music production and composition at a degree level, he has taken his passion for all things audio-related and strived to become a competent musician and performer. Being a self-confessed "Guitar Nerd" Andre has been continually studying the guitar, as well as teaching it, helping students both learn the instrument, develop their songwriting, and how to become proficient in home recording.
Sandra Beth (SB) Mackhigh Stanton - Husband John Rock, Soft Rock, Celtic Rock, Pop Rock Summerland, Canada For Fans Of: Trooper, Chilliwack, Foreigner, Steve Miller Band, Supertramp, Fleetwood Mac, The Band Perry, Shania Twain, Eagles, Chris Stapleton, Kid Rock, The Who, The J. Geils Band, Bob Seger, The Doobie Brothers, Little River Band, Alice Cooper, Aerosmith, Bachman-Turner Overdrive, The Guess Who, Eric Church, Elton John, Luke Bryan, Peter Frampton, & Jason Aldean
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Jožef Mali - Grief Relief Blues Blues, Pop Rock, Soft Rock Kranj, Slovenia Overall Impression: Jožef Mali's Grief Relief Blues delivers a classic Blues feel with a soothing sound - fulfilling it's title and providing a brief window of instrumental catharsis to those who listen in! Skillfully played acoustic guitar carries the main character and melody of Grief Relief Blues while steady electronic instrumentals maintain the pace and setting with precision. Strongest Point(s):
Great introduction - the left and right panned licks grab attention and set the tone nicely! The guitar tone is really nice, very clear and warm. Notably precise playing as well - bucking the standards of Blues culture in favor of a much more refined, polished feel. The result is that each note and phrase feels intentional and full of relevance, rather than an inundating flurry of pentatonic flourishes. Great bending effect at 2:25 - excellent work porting the most defining characteristics of the genre into this format! Target Audience Appeal: Fans of blues flavoring but with an appetite for more reserved, refined musical expressions will find Jožef Mali's sound and style to be right up their alley! Fully instrumental and delightfully relaxed, Grief Relief Blues stands to resonate with a wide variety of listeners, and is suitable for a sizable range of applications - relaxed and uncluttered enough to appeal to those who need sounds to focus by while containing enough genuine musicality and emotional expression to hook those who need relief from their grief! Artist target suggestions: B.B. King, John Lee Hooker, Joe Bonamassa, Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, Otis Rush, Freddy King, Elmore James, Eric Clapton, Papa Don McMinn, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Roy Buchanan, Otis Spann, Ronnie Earl, Marco Tansini
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About the Reviewer: Jon Wright is a trained multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and music educator with nearly twenty years of experience in the field. Working with musicians and their individual sounds is his passion and profession, and he strives to interact with and understand every aspect of the production process - from theory and songwriting to recording and mastering. He continues to teach students of all ages and is currently collaborating with artists in a wide variety of genres.
Iz:be - We're All Family Soul, pop, soft rock CA,United States Overall Impression: In an emotionally salient and musically engaging attempt to unify the increasingly fractured human race, IZ:BE presents their heartfelt and anthemic original song, We're All Family. Blending elements of classic R&B with Soul and Rock, the song takes the slow-burning approach, beginning with one deeply impactful voice and sparingly applied keys before eventually building into an impressively impactful rallying cry to "Love one another, have faith in each other, [and] pull together," reminding us that We're All Family. Strongest Point(s): There's a really beautiful musicality to this song! The vocal qualities are gorgeous - very emotionally impactful and perfect for delivering the song's lyrical message. The instrumentals have a very classic feel to them, combining with the vocals and synth strings to give the whole track a really timeless aspect. Love the break at 3:31, and the subsequent guitar solo is sublime! The chorus is very impressive - both lyrically and musically, making for a seriously repeatable hook. Really great work! Target Audience Appeal: Listeners familiar with the classic tones of Soul, R&B, and sweeping Rock ballads will fall right in with the tones that IZ:BE is producing, and the lyrical content and overall musicality on display in We're All Family stand to resonate with anyone that carries a pulse! Making masterful use of the sharpened musical skills at their disposal, IZ:BE's We're All Family is an honest and impressive appeal to those that listen to do what they can to understand each other during these exceedingly divisive times - and that's an idea devoid of genre. Artist target suggestions: John Legend, Erykah Badu, James Morrison, Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings, The Meters, Alicia Keys, Anthony Hamilton, Jill Scott, Marvin Gaye, Luther Vandross, The Temptations
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About the Reviewer: Jon Wright is a trained multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and music educator with nearly twenty years of experience in the field. Working with musicians and their individual sounds is his passion and profession, and he strives to interact with and understand every aspect of the production process - from theory and songwriting to recording and mastering. He continues to teach students of all ages and is currently collaborating with artists in a wide variety of genres.
