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Great work Jim."Where Did Our Time Go" very strong lyrics and well delivered.Glad Nick told me more about you...I'll be back..
Thanks Penny, that's very kind of you. If you're interested I just finished a song... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RFWXi5_7Ho&feature=plcp 1
Good to see two of my favo[u]rite folks connect!!!
Hi Jeff! Good to see you here!
I like 'Sixteen Years' Jim. Songs of irony, that's my forte'. Great songwriting, you are a weaver of words! Cheers!
Thanks Mike... I recognise you now, Nick pointed me in your direction... really enjoyed your YouTube videos. Jim
Euro Top 10 Honors!!! I can see your band on Rhine Cruises living large.
Oh and I claim the bass or a guitar position or tambourine.
How about all three? It might just be you and me...
Hi Jim, just listened to a few of your songs, really enjoyed them mate....refreshingly honest.....cheers John
Thanks John, that's very kind of you... I finished my third CD "Self assembly" earlier this year. It features quite a few friends/musicians that I have met online over recent years. You can download it for free from here... http://jimpearson.bandcamp.com/ 1 If you're on Facebook you could join me @ http://www.facebook.com/jimpearsonmusic 2 I'll reacquaint myself with your music later today. All the best from Jim
A-ha... you were right!! Thanks Nick.
Thanks Greg... great review! Jim
Hi Wednesday, I'm afraid I'm a self-confessed rhymer. I know where you're coming from, I just can't help myself... :-) Jim.
Haha....well, I'm sure you're not the only rhyme-aholic around : D
Congrats on the over 51 contest!!!! I didn't know there was such a category, being a newbie....but it's nice to know now I have another category to enter :D. Great song, BTW.
Yes it's a bit odd, I don't know how that works either, I don't think you actually enter these things, they just seem to happen... I'm not even that old just yet :-)
You are a Timeless Wonder, my brother! When I was 13, people said I sounded 50. Now I am working on 13. - N
Go for it,sister! Personally, I like to remain in kindergarden....snacks, arts and crafts, naps, no tests, games, show and tell . It's a fine life!
Hi Brian, the song you liked of mine (nowhere fast) is free to download... http://jimpearson.bandcamp.com/track/nowhere-fast Rgds, Jim.
Cool! Just listened to it again. Really dig that tune.
Hi Wednesday, you seem to be the only person reviewing my songs. Thank you once again for your honest review. BTW in case you are interested, and I'm not saying this for self-promotional reasons, but all these songs are free to download here http://jimpearson.bandcamp.com/ Regards from Jim
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Oops, sorry I didn't get back to you sooner...being a newbie on BroadJ has me in half confusion a lot of the time, but I'm getting the swing of it.
Hi Wednesday, thanks for your recent reviews. I do however have a different opinion when it comes to recording quality. I agree that it is a shame that too many reviews focus on this aspect, but I do not agree that you can acknowledge this fact and yet "mark someone down" for the same reason. I too fall into the trap of commenting on recording quality, but also I am very very bored of high quality recordings that simply toe the line in terms of commercial expectations. This is not a criticism of your review at all, just a dialogue. Kind regards from Jim.
Interesting perspective, Jim. All I can say is to do what is right for you. Good luck on your song writing journey!!!
Thanks Wednesday. I have enjoyed listening to your "genuine" songs. All the best from Jim.
Congratulations on some lovely songs and performances. I found you via random linkages and reviews. All the best from Jim.
thank you, Jim.
Where did our time go, what a great song! regards Pete Ford
Thanks Pete, that is much appreciated!!
Thanks for the review Anita. I plan to listen to some of your in return this afternoon. Regards from Jim.
Just gone Primo... get me!
Yippie! Load em all. son! You are about to Shine!
Preview of new CD... http://issuu.com/jimpearsonmusic/docs/selfassembly
Thanks Nick! I'm looking for people to write favourable reviews of the CD before it is "released". If you fancy it, I'd like to send you a copy. No problem if you don't...
Jim, You are now one of the Few and Proud to have listed to my entire CD, which is themed as the story of my first fiance and self, from the Joy Romance at the beginning "Eternally", to the devastatingly depressing "Beginning to End" last song, which is my hard-core fan's favorite. The actual last song is "No More", but I am remixing it ala Jim Pearson to add more demented instruments when I get my studio back up. Thank You for your Bravery and Perseverance! Note: I listed you as one of my Favorites for Roy, but only Last so it would make a Lasting Impression! - Nick
Hi Nick. How did you know I'd been listening to your music...? I didn't know you could do that. Well I suddenly felt like a complete hypocrite - asking you to review my songs when I hadn't given yours a good listen. Your songs are genuine, almost brutally honest, and cut through the BS of a lot of music that is "out there". I'm going to set up a page on "Bandcamp" to make it easier to listen to or download the complete album... I'll let you know when it;s done. Rgds. Jim.
Jim, Thanks for your kind words. I really am unsure why I write songs. I am not looking for fame or money, and am pretty sure I will never make the top 10. Your songs are the songs I'd rather write (see Roy's request for Favorite Songs on BroadJam), but I am stuck on the Dark side. Your songs spread Joy, while mine make people cry. You can tell who is listening to you (if you are connected to them) by checking your Notifications page. Every day, like a hopeful child, I look to see if I made anyone's Top 10. I wonder why I do it? Looking forward to your new CD like a child anticipating Christmas! Be Merry and Bright! - St. Nickolas
I know what you mean... this will be my third CD. The first sold 6 figures!! (I mean exactly 6). The second just 1 unsolicited sale... so it's not about the money or fame or anything like that. I have often thought about stopping, but really, why should I? Really I write music for myself, and I occasionally I make some really good like-minded friends. I found the comment you were referring to and I now have my first quote "All of Jim Pearson's songs are the light side of my dark side..." Great!!. Lastly, I thought I would recommend an album to you if you haven't already heard of him... John Grant "Queen of Denmark". It was out a couple of months ago. Dark, bittersweet, also funny, self-mocking and rich. Check it out on Spotify or something... it's my favourite album in a long time. Jim.
Jim, You are on the threshold of stardom! Who else makes the Top Ten in 3 Categories at the same time? All you really need is one break, which may come through BroadJam. To have you stop would close another Angels Voice in the Universe! I will check out John Grant. We all have the names of Saints. As for other favorites, mine was Robert Smith from the Cure. I loved that little guy, and wished I could be him. But now he is Fat and Happy with his Wife and Child, and refuses to play any more. His last song from Wish "End" was intended to be his last, much like my "No More" (on the boards). But we both went on. I suppose we are driven? - N
OK, check this out... http://jimpearson.bandcamp.com/album/self-assembly You can download for free, I'm thinking this id a pre-published phase. Two key things I need help on are, what genre should I "tag" myself as, and what other artistes do I sound like... as in, if some likes "x" they might like "me". But mostly just let me know what you think... Rgds, Jim
Jim, I downloaded your Self-Assembly CD, and it was a techno miracle that added itself to my Microsoft Media Player with the Cover and all the coded info! I have been listening to it for 2 days, but need more time to make a detailed review, which I will send you via BJ E-mail, as comments are public. I am particularly fond of the bass parts in the rock songs. Totally unleashed and cool! Hoping to send you a complete review by Thursday USA time. -N
Hi Ron, thank you for your generous review. Regards from Jim. facebook.com/jimpearsonmusic
Yes, thanks Nick. That's amazing!
Thank you Scott for your thoughtful and generous comments. Regards from Jim.
You earn good reviews Jim. Your style of Folk music is refreshingly original. I sincerely enjoy your work. Cheers, Scott.
It's interesting actually. Although I have been leaning towards folk music for a while and occasionally play open mic at a folk club, I have never considered myself as a "folk" artist. Just recently I put these songs into the folk category (from alternative pop) and I am getting much better reviews, both in quality and in appreciation. As a whole, my music is quite eclectic. So I'm wondering if I should try to be more deliberately "folk" or just continue as I am... I guess it doesn't really matter, so long as I enjoy it... ha ha I've answered my own question. Thanks again Scott, it's great to get encouragement.
That is food for thought. Sometimes just doing a cover song out of your genre will surprise you. Your work has a very familiar sound like the Beatles. They did in a way define new genres. Although they started out sounding like pure Rockers with "Twist and Shout", or "I Saw Her Standing There", they ventured into new sounds like "Penny Lane", or the awesome "Tommorow Never Knows". Those may be folk, ot psycedelic (to define those two tunes), but then Harrison ventured into Indian music. They called their genres whatever they wanted, and people accepted that because they were always on the cutting edge. I guess I'm trying to say, do your thing, and don't try to attach a label to it. The sky's the limit! All the best, Scott.
Hey Bryant, I just got your review and want to say thank you very much for the effort you put in. I really appreciate your constructive comments, although I must admit it got a bit technical. My recording set-up is quite basic, so some of the finer points are lost on me. However, you might be interested to know that for this song I enlisted the help of a few musicians and singers that I had met in various places (including Broadjam) esp in the last chorus. I'm glad you like the song. I will give your music a listen when I am home. Jim. www.facebook.com/jimpearsonmusic
Hi Martin. Thank you for your review of "Be yourself". Your comments are very encouraging. I have been very self-indulgent with the length of the song. I was advised to make a shorter version, and I tried, but in the end I thought I would please myself... ha ha. Regards from Jim www.facebook.com/jimpearsonmusic
Hi Jim, Apparently I'm a fan as I've just written a glowing review for another of your songs. You've certainly inspired me to try and be a bit more inventive in my instrumentation and arrangement. All the best Martin
That is quite a compliment, thank you very much. I don't really play anything particularly well, so I tend to keep things simple. On the track you just reviewed, the upright bass is played by Russ Sargeant. He is an amazing bass player... more jazz than anything else, but you might be interested to check him out. Regards from Jim
Thanks Scott. I really appreciate your comments. I'm glad you like the song. Regards from Jim www.facebook.com/jimpearsonmusic
You are quite welcome Jim. You are a fine composer of "real" Folk music. Scott.
Thankyou very much Jeff. I am "Chuffed". I'm in a rush to go to work just now, but I will pop back and listen to your music later on... Rgds from Jim www.facebook.com/jimpearsonmusic
Ha ha... now you've reviewed one of mine... nice one!!
Yes Jim lol. Looks like I made the right choice too. :-))
Hi Jim, Many thanks for your review of Playground, very good advice given. Glad you also like Old Gang. You have 2 great tracks up here. I love the harmonies at the end of Be Yourself, and Over To You Bob is instantly catchy, I can't help tapping my foot along to the rhythm, nicely done! Richard
Thanks Richard. If you fancy it, please take a look at my new Facebook page... there are more songs there, if you want to stay in contact click the "Like" button at the top of the page. No pressure though. Jim www.facebook.com/jimpearsonmusic
Hi Richard, I just reviewed "Playground" and stopped by to listen to more... enjoying "Old gang". Vintage stuff. Jim.
Hi Jim, Thanks for your review of "Can You See Me". You're right in that it would have been much cooler to have a real violinst on that track. Players and $$ to pay them are hard to come by sometimes here. :) I'm listening to your track "Be Yourself"...cool track. I really like the energy in the Chorus...is that a banjo in there?! Cool stuff...nice big room drum mix too. And the orchestra bells were a nice touch. Great job! FrankLP
Frank, thanks very much for your compliments on "Bee yourself". You may be interested to know that the vocals on the chorus are sung by Janet Murphy, a singer I "met" after I reviewed one of her songs, here on broadjam! She also sent my song to her son Ryan who lives on the west coast, who also recorded some vocals... strange the way connections are made. Check out her profile - tell her I recommended her. Also, if you are interested, please visit my new Facebook page, clicking "Like" to keep in touch. www.facebook.com/jimpearsonmusic All the best from Jim
Thanks Greg, fair comments indeed. This was a quick recording of an old song of mine... for a bit of fun. I more, less frivolous songs on my new facebook page... http://www.facebook.com/jimpearsonm usic it would be great if you could join me here. Rgds, Jim
oops typo... facebook.com/jimpearsonmusic :-)
Thanks for your review - I appreciate your comments... Jim
Oh yes, forgot to mention - you have some lovely songs here... good luck!