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Ronnie. I've been there~ Nice job man! You still performing live? catnip=+=
Jim, "Magic Moves" is an excellent instrumental. I've listened to instrumentals from commercial artists, one who I remember in junior high was Tommy Newman, who went on to do movie scores, but even much of his don't have the interest that your instrumentals have. My mind doesn't blank out and leave when I listen to your music. Also, Broadjam isn't the site it used to be and doesn't reflect the quality of your music. Like the Billboard charts, it reflects BJ marketing. Participation is down but maybe that's expected since the pandemic was declared over. I've noticed AI all over BJ, too. It's taken over and it does amazing things, but at a high cost: the loss of the actual human touch and the soul of the composer. Are your tunes getting picked up? With thousands in libraries it seems that would be a crap shoot. Yours definitely has moods that should fit perfectly. John
Thanks so much for the kind words John! I have noticed the same on BJ, that the opportunities aren't as good as they were before. I'd submitted some songs for opportunities in the last year and even got selected for one of them, but the publishers of that opportunity wouldn't even return my repeated email response to them, so I stopped submitting to BJ opportunities. Now, I go directly to the libraries I'm working with which I found outside of the BJ universe on my own. I have had some songs placed with those publishers, but not a lot of placements. I'm trying to finish up this collection of retro-soul inspired tracks and try my luck with these to see what happens. I haven't noticed a lot of AI tracks on BJ but I wouldn't be surprised. As far as I know, most libraries and most "real" opportunities for sync will not accept tracks where created with generative AI. This is why I continue to create my music the old-fashioned way, creating all of my own song ideas and recording the tracks myself. The only place where AI enters the picture is to help me master my tracks (in Ozone) and for helping me come up with song titles. But other than that, it is not being used to help me write my music. The day that sync licensees no longer care about using AI generated tracks in film/TV/advertising is that day that us human composers no longer have a chance. I'm not sure if we're there yet, but I believe it may happen for certain kinds of music.
Boy this ai thing is getting scary to me already. And you 2 guys are sprouting the truth don't cha know! I'm not using any AI yet but curious. I'm coming out with a book written for teenagers that addresses the mess we are in with kids glued to these things and walking into open manholes. Losing our souls? Only time will tell! Thank You both for your input and contributions! catnip=+=
Pat, it is a true pleasure to know you! You, along with a few other good friends I've made on here, are the real deal! AI is interesting and I'd like to throw a couple of songs to see how it gets interpreted but I wouldn't release them. It's far too slick yet superficial. It lacks something. Some of our members who use AI now...I could tell when they wrote a song and their input but now I can't recognize who they are! I'd like to ask, "Where are you?" With so many in the industry, pros, aspiring, and those who are too lazy to put in real effort, using Suno and related sites; are we going to see the Suno's Band's Greatest Hits?...or the Suno Hot 100? I cannot compete with a platform like that but I can tell when the true soul, feeling, and integrity of the songwriter is lost. We are headed there fast. Your book looks like it will be something much needed by our younger set. I'm very much happy and encouraged that you're here and sticking with who you are and what you do, which has much more meaning than what is going on now. John
John, Honestly I thought at first that AI was amazing but my deeper meditations reveal that AI will steal the drive and ambition from most young spirits. Last night I revisited several posts from my own career and saw that more than half have been rewritten by AI. Even tho some are undeniably strong~ it reinforces my belief that AI will automatically reduce the amount of effort anyone will take to produce anything in the future and reduce the amount of healthy thinking that most projects require. This is sad and not what we need! My book for teenagers and everyone else is designed to increase personal Motivation and Momentum to the point of catching on to the caboose of the train. Once someone catches on the caboose, the Super Train Engine will pull them along for the rest of their life! John your intuition and insight are remarkable to me and it comforts me to know that someone else is watching all this from the same stadium I am sitting in! I am in Panama City, Florida, and the book I have been working on for over 50 years is titled, "Train on the Track". "As if by magic, your dreams come true"!
Hi Patrick, I've been reviewing a few catalogs on Broadjam, and your name came up in that process. I work closely with artists on the sync side, specifically identifying what's actually holding strong records back from being considered for placements. I'd like to take one of your tracks through a Sync-Ready Audit. That means looking beyond the music itself and into the details that supervisors quietly filter for metadata structure, registration alignment, and overall pitch readiness. Just a clear breakdown of where your track stands and what could make it more placement-ready. If you're open to it, send me a link to the track you'd want reviewed: wuradigitals@gmail.com Best regards, Wura Digital Services Sync Strategy & Catalog Development
Hi Wura, I'm way past that! My music has been playing Internationally since 1988 and my 1976 band, "Crybaby" was recently featured on a London radio station with my song, "My head's in a good place"! It's on you tube and getting rave reviews! Check it out and Welcome to Broadjam! catnip=+=
Thank you Patrick, I will check it out.
Hey, Pat you cool cat! Thank you for the listen and stars on "All the Reasons Why," which I co-wrote with Scott Jordan (Ravensong). I think I'm getting the hang of this mixing thing...I'm getting mixes that seem like I'm faking it up to 80 percent up to a reasonable producer, so I'm happy with that! I'll have to get back to listening to some more of your tunes. You really write a lot of terrific stuff I really like! Best to you! John
John the mixing part is what I live for! You can change the feeling of the song easily! After 40 years of mixing, I learn something with every song! If you've seen the Skelton sitting at the mixing board~that's me! P.
John I just saw your review of "Fantasy Time! Thanks for the 49/50! We had a blast doing that in Memphis! That 's the original Memphis horns playing in the background. They were perfect on the first take but did 13 more takes while they ( I swear finished off a fifth of Jack Daniel's,). What a blast!
Wow, finished off a fifth of Daniels! If I'd known that I'd given a 50/50 for heart, soul, and enthusiasm! That's what making music is! I'll bet that was a wild ride and a great time! Great song to go along with it, too!
Hey Patrick Muth, your tracks is amazing and i can notice your putting in effort! I help artists like you get more eyes and ears on their music, plus opportunities to monetize and get licensing placements. I can run a small free promo for you so you can see real results. if your interested, Kindly reach out to me directly: joshuajeremiah215@gmail.com
Hey Rusty! Baby it's true is nice! Actually reminds me of Sony and Cher, ha going waaay back there! Happy New Year to you and Spark! Catnip=+=
Hi John! Your comments and scores on "But I Don't Know" and "Fantasy Time" were hilariously low, actually the worst ever! Both songs rarley fall below 48/50. Both have been playing in Europe for over 20 years, and recently in London. They were recorded in Elvis' old studio in Memphis with members of Black Oak Arkansas and The Memphis horns. Also, if all you have to say is "nothing in particular", do you really think you are helping the writer at all? Please have the courtesy to explain to the songwriter what or how they could improve the song in your own (way out of bounds) opinion. I'm trying to help you here my friend in hopes you won't decimate others down this wary musical road. Also, John, your songs sound pretty cool! Good Luck! Catnip Pat=+=
Patrick - I must apologize - We had a family friend visiting our home - He is an accomplished musician - He asked if he could check out the latest from this site - I logged him in and he played a lot of my songs - He took it a bit further obviously - Now I'm curious, and I want to listen to your songs - I will also reach out to him and ask him about "But I Dom't Know" and "Fantasy Time" - Thank You
.. No sweat - My brother Tim and l played for 50 years! No Better life! We have the German Richard Wagner in our bloodline--What A gas! Enjoying your tunes! That Alverez sounds sweet! P. '
Patrick - Does anyone have more song plays than you? My goodness!! I am going to listen to more of your songs in the next few days - I have hundreds of songs waiting to finalize and send to Broadjam - Take a listen to my latest, "Heaven's Rose" and let me know what you think - Thanks - John Hansen
Thanks for the review of "Gotta Find Me A Woman"! This song made my band "Tarbaby February" famous in the 70's and we wound up touring with Eric Carmen and the Raspberries as a result of it! It eventually went International! As a newbie I would offer you be a little more kind in your grading in the future! Good Luck from Florida! Catnip Pat=+=#
Ms Kate! Thanks for the review of "But I Don't know". I don't know how you knew it was me you sly fox! Did that in Memphis with members of Black Oak Arkansas. Always a scream to hear from you! Hope you're not too chilly up there in Indiana! Just got word from a D J in London they are playing my song " My head's in a good place", from my old Crybaby band, it's on You Tube! Please check it out when you have time! Catnip
I think you're gonna have to send me a link, Pat, because I could not find the song on YouTube. Mrs. Kate
Chet! Many thanks for the 5 stars on Gotta find me a woman. Done in 1972 and made my band "Tarbaby" famous around Tallahassee and the Southeast for 5 years. I was 23 living in the country and that record was a taste of what true success was like! Always an extreme pleasure when you surface my friend! Pat
You Are welcome, PAT, the Cat in the Hat. Meeeeow!
sent you a mail, Thanks!!!
Hey Emily, thanks for the "Friending".... You are a great talent.... Rockford, eh? I am east of that in Hickory Corner.... Keep up the great work. We gotta beat back the AI with truth, honesty and authenticity..... Best, Chet Nichols .... http://www.chetnichols.net 1
Hey Chet. Thanks for the 5 stars on fantasy time. I did that in Memphis with members of black oak Arkansas a while back. Always a pleasure to hear from you. I will listen to your song about friends passing. I had 5 go in two weeks last month. Something we never get used to! Take Care! Pat
Thanks for the great review of fantasy time! I borrowed money to go to Memphis and record that when I was 27. Turned out I got to have "The Memphis Horns" play on 3 of my songs and boy did I learn a lot! Welcome to Broadjam! You'll have blast here!
Thanks for the review of I'm a Hoosier. That means I'm from Indiana. Blessings on you my friend. Mrs Kate
Hi Patrick E, I recently had the pleasure of listening to your tracks and checking out your other platforms. Your sound is both authentic and refreshing, the kind of music that truly deserves a wider audience. I noticed you're currently active on Broadjam, and I'd love to help you ensure those plays are converting into long term fans. I specialize in helping indie artists optimize their profiles and visuals so that listeners don't just "hear" the track, but actually click "Become a Fan." I'd love to learn more about the projects you're most excited about and explore how I can help you get the highest return on your current promotion. Looking forward to hearing from you, at> peterumehmedia@gmail.com Peter Digital Marketing | Graphics Specialist Helping creators get seen & heard
Hey Now! Thank You for the offer. Will be thinking it over. Catnip=+=
Hey Arden. Good to hear your stuff again. Always spot on. Catnip=+=
GOOD TUNE! BABY ITS TRUE! I SEE YALL STILL CRUSHIN IT! OVER 500,000 LISTENS YIKES! HAPPY HOLIDAYS! THEY ARE STILL PLAYIN MY SONG "MY HEAD'S IN A GOOD PLACE" IN LONDON! ON YOU TUBE TOO! CATNIP=+=
I wrote a song back in 1970s called Baby It's True! My wife later did another version of it!!! Check it out!!!
hey guys thanks for the 5's on "Fantasy Time" done in Memphis with the "Memphis Horns" backing! I was 26. In Elvis' old studio no less! catnip =+=
What a great memory!
Nice job on "Where You Belong!" Good Luck! catnip=+=
Thank you, Patrick!
Thanks for reviewing my tune, "Firefly"! I love your stuff, it's so refreshing to hear all actual, organic, real instruments. There appears to be nothing digital on your recordings at all (I wish I could say the same, but I can't play drums :-)
Ha ha! I say use any and everything possible to make your music~no limitations whatsoever! Catnip=+=
THANKS FOR THE STELLER REVIEW OF "I DONT KNOW" JOHN I DID THAT IN MEMPHID TENNEESSEE WITH MEMBERS OF BLACK OAK ARKANSAS A WHILE BACK ALWAS A PLEASURE TO HEAR FROM YOU MY FRIEND! PAT
Ahoy John! Thanks a million for the great score on "But I Don't Know"! I did that in Memphis with members of "Black Oak Arkansas"! I was in the control room laughing when the two guitar players smoked the place up with some of those cool licks!! Even Michael Stewert, the producer from England got a lick in! To this day my favorite recording session! Hope You're Doing Great John! Later! Pat
Hey, Pat! I love that song! What a wonderful memory! It's one of those that just stands out among the cluster. Another that has a simple philosophy and is an absolutely great song is Scott Jordan's (Ravensong) "Circles." But anyway, I loved reading about your recollection of that recording session. I listened to it again. Very enjoyable and most certainly a keeper. Yep, things are really nice over here. We moved to Yucaipa, California, and we love the hills, lots of trees, and cooler and much more relaxed than Phoenix.
Hello My Musical Friend! Thank for the review of "Gunther" Chet! I did that a while back in Memphis with members of "Black Oak Arkansas" To get a rating like that from you makes me happy! You are a dynamic powerhouse and that just keeps soaring! What a Great mentor to have for any songwriter or artist! All The Best From Florida! Pat
My Pleasure, now, pass the plate of nip over to me...
Thanks, Catnip, for the review of Carolyn's Heart. Best, Doreen & William
Love your stuff. Where did you all this? Very well done!
Thanks, Catnip, for the review of Headless Horseman. Doreen & William
Thanks so much for the lovely review of Eyes Wide Open. Doreen & William
Thank you for the lovely review of Old As Dirt. I hope you're right about the future of this song! Doreen & William
You are a Giant Don't cha know! You are a FOOLER! catnip=+=
Thanks for the review catnip! Mrs Kate
Hey my BJ friend...... Pat, I'm glad you liked "I'll Be You Nurse" I wrote that one , sung by a vocalist in South Africa, Aireal ..... If you would do me a solid with your well trained ears and give me a score on a new one we just finished. "Well, I Have" written by BJ member Allison Bolton and sung by Mollie B from Germany.... Thanks in advance..https://www.broadjam.com/s ongs/skyhighmusiclabs/well-i-have-x x-molly-b-22
Would Be a Pleasure My friend! catnip=+=
Marvin You Scoundrel! You've done it again! You are Something! I'm your Nurse is a HIT babe! catnip=+=
Thank you Buddy, It's a race to the exit......I need a good HIT before I exit this world..