No thanks, close this window
Hey Jim Aitken-- thanks for the listen and the stars on my new song "The Last Of Me" --- much appreciated... have a great weekend and keep creating!!!
I like good music. You fit the bill! I see my song, One Night Stand" has just secured No.1 on the Earth Chart here! Superb!
Congrats on your "One Night Stand" contest win! Well-deserved honor for you. It's a great song. :-)
Hi Jeana, Really great to hear from you! Thanks for your kind message. Sorry I have not been in touch for a while. I have been chasing my tail this Summer! Golf, Bowls, Allottment (growing Veg) Promoting my songs in Playlists, Creating music and lost an Uncle, Neice and a couple of good friends etc! How did you know of One Night Stand Winning? I have not seen anything on the site. It carries a free years subscription. Im afraid i do not hold out much hope of achieving anything on Broadjam apart from this Internal Comp! My music which has been selected by Promoters on here has produced No Return through Licensing! How are you keeping, whats are the dogs up to and whats new on your Music? I have listened to your music on ocassions. Time is not mine! What do you recommend I should listen to? Cheers, Jim
Hi, Jim. I did some looking around and found your video of "Sunset," a very well done heartbreaking song of how love endures, and with the grand feel of country living! Your melody and story line grows and becomes more majestic with each verse. No wonder the judges in the contests you entered were so positively drawn to your songcraft. A very nice job, sir! Thank you for stopping by to my page, too, and for the terrific comments and stars for "Just Another Weekend" and "Ride the Wave." It's always a pleasure to share songs and thoughts with you! John
Jim, you did a lovely job with "Where the Mountains Reach the Sky." Melody has a sweeping feel of the country, your story line has joy and conviction of having won your heart's desire, and it works with the melody like a marriage. You chose a terrific female vocal. Did you play all those instruments? They're played perfectly. Come by for a visit. I have a new song up, too. This time with a folk influence. I found a wonderful female vocalist from Buenos Aires! John
Hey Jim--- once again my page will not let me "reply" to comments so this fresh comment is a reply to yours.... Thanks for the kind words -- I appreciate your recognition of "real" instruments - I have a digital keyboard to get piano and organ sounds otherwise everything is real, and played and sung by me, except on a few songs where I give credit to other players... I listened to your Drift Away-- I think I like it best so far... believe it or not the first thing that struck me was how perfectly the tempo was selected... the vocal melody more staccato and complex than your other stuff, and the vocal arrangement is beautiful. As far as One Night Stand I already reviewed that in the Review process a couple weeks ago so I remember it, nice song as well. Keep up the good work!
Hi Jim- Listened to "Promise" "Dancing" and "Jane"... your style is very emotional and the soundscapes support the feeling.... good stuff.. very relatable... good hook on "Dancing". Keep creating!
Hey Jim-- I got your nice comment but for some reason I cannot "reply" to comments-- they don't go through.... So I am writing you a fresh comment to say "Thanks" and that I will listen to those songs of yours you suggest.... If you want to get more of what I feel is my clever side listen to Suzie Make A Choice and Scornflakes...... All the best to you!
Hi, Jim. We, too, are hoping to find a much friendlier place to live. I've been putting more energy into that lately. Phoenix has worn us down. John
Come to Scotland John!
If we could be sure our pensions would transfer as well as health insurance, we'd do it in a heartbeat! I've seen images of Scotland...absolutely gorgeous country! Besides, you've got Tennents!!! We can't even get that out here.
jim.a.aitken@gmail.com
Jim, Thank You for the great review of "Hush Hush" it is a song on one of my cd's... I learned the Gaelic phonetically, I hope I did it justice...just went to a Burns nite read "Scots Wha Hae" and sang "Hush Hush"... great nite can't wait till next year... it was our small village's first time... Again thank you... in music Delta 🎶🎶🎶
Hi again Jim, So great to get another comprehensive, meaningful and useful review from you on my piece titled "Classical Cruise". Your perspectives and views were very insightful! I appreciate the time you spent really thinking about the piece and reviewing it. Thanks again, Frank
It's good that I do not know who the artist is when reviewing their songs! I keep playing the piece whilst writing what I am experiencing. Had nothing but pleasure with this. Well done Frank! Just wondering if you heard my, "I See Her Dancing" or "Dear Jane"? Soon to release one called "Sunset". As usual, it is a story!
Hi Jim, Yes I did indeed listen to both "I See Her Dancing (Tim)" and "Dear Jane"... I really enjoyed both and rated them 5 stars. They both tell great, moving stories. By the way, you mention, "...a single red rose..." on "I See Her Dancing". I'm not sure if you've had a chance to listen to any of the three versions I have of my song "One Red Rose", but you might find one of them interesting/enjoyable. "Dear Jane" resonated with me first off because my wife's name is Jane! Secondly because although I never served, Jane and I were apart for nearly a year after we were married here in the states. She had to return and wait in her homeland of Australia for the immigration process to run its course. So, interesting parallel there! Thanks again for listening... I'll send you the versions of "One Red Rose" along with review requests. No expectations on the review, but if you do care to provide an official review, I'll definitely appreciate hearing what you think. Frank
Please send! (All versions)
Hi Jim, Thank you so much for reviewing my song "Princess Jane". I really appreciate you taking the time to listen and provide such insightful and kind comments. That one is a very personal piece that I wrote for my wife Jane. I play it for her on a regular basis typically ending my "noodling" session with it. She has a special placed for it as well... stirring many personal memories and emotions. Thanks again for listening. Be well, Frank
I did not know it was your song Frank! It was lovely! Really enjoyed it!
Hi Jim, Many thanks for the stars and playlists for Achill Lament and Rolling On, I'm very grateful. Still waiting on the outcome of the UKSC. You did well in the DSA contest, you should be pleased. I had a quick look at the results video and one or two writers seemed to dominate every category, heaven knows what it cost them to enter. Very nice that our own Thierry took the place by storm. Cheers, Bob
Was it 4th, 3 rd and 2 nd Thierry achieved?
As I saw it he had 3rd, 2nd and 1st, plus the overall Champion Award.
Thanks for the 5* for 'Keep Me Warm' Jim! David.
Great to see you doing so well at the moment Jim. Keep them coming!
From a standing start with my first song written and recorded on Jan 2021 Bob, I have surprised myself. Unfortunately my music is going nowhere but, Im having a blast!
All you can do is to enjoy it, keep it coming and submit to opportunities from time to time.
Congrats Jim on your recent successes! Well done... Warren
Realistically my Music is not going anywhere Warren, but anything positive is welcome! Cheers!
Ditto baby, ditto! Xoxo
Thank you Jim for the Five Star t Review. It means a lot to me. Glad you enjoyed it, Felice
A Professionally created song, all aspects! Deserved The Stars!
Thanks again. There is a video on YouTube with the song. Just put in Felice Kaye Cooper.
Thanks will check it out! Maybe check out one of my videos on YouTube! Try "Jim Aitken Drift Away (video) Tissue required!
Hi Jim, Thank you for The Beatles comparison for my song 'Second Hand Clothes'. I'm flattered! Your song 'I See Her Dancing' reminds me of early Joni Mitchell. It's like something from her 'Blue' album. David.
I'll look it up! Years since I've heard Joni! I've submitted songs to bbc but, no luck! Well done you! I see you are one short of 100 songs! When's the century? Which songs of yours do you reckon I should hear?
Hi Jim. The century should be coming up soon, I hope. As for recommendations I suppose it depends on what you like. I've got songs in all sorts of styles, from acoustic stuff to House music, even Reggae. For a modern pop song you might like 'The Way You Change'. For something more retro 'Keep Me Warm'. Folk/Country 'She Can Fly' Cheers. David.
Enjoyed She Can Fly! Your music is refreshing and you have good vocals. Worth the Five stars! I do not sing! I only write a lyrics and Melodies! It is late! Hear more tomorrow! If interested, I would recommend you hear my, "Dear Jane" , "The Promise", "One Night Stand"!
Jim, Thank you for taking the time to review Haunting of the Glen. I'm sorry that the lyrics in my ballad were not more clear for you, because I think that you would have appreciated the story.
Norb you can apply the lyrics to your songs so that they can be read when listening. Nothing wrong with your song!
Thanks much for the review and listen of Warm And Dry, much appreciated! Happy New Year to you and yours! Warren
I didn't know it was your song I was reviewing Warren! Enjoy the New Year Festivities! C U in 2023!
Ah, I guess that's a good thing! LOL... Here's to a better year for us all! xoxo Warren
Are you thinking of sharing a song or two on Reinventing The Wheel Barn site?
Huh? What's that, something on FB? Sorry, honest Q...heck I'll use the google machine and check! xo W
I found it, I just submitted my "join..." WTH, why not?
G'morning Jim, just a big thank you for the stars on World of Beautiful - mucho appreciato !
I finally had the chance to listen to your songs. The ones that really stood out to me are Dear Jane--it sounds like a classic. I really enjoyed I see her dancing from the entire vibe of the song.
Yes, "I See Her Dancing" is my latest posted and "Dear Jane" is the liveliest! I obviously like a good story in a Lyric! Much appreciated you taking the time and stars. I'm doing my rounds of my friends on here listening to another of their songs!
Hi, Jim. I heard "Dear Jane" on the Hot 100 and got the high mark from me. It is one of the few superb songs. Thank you for the five stars on "Comes and Goes." I'm glad you like it. Bob Bentley did a wonderful job of producing it. He did all the instruments and arranged it. My guess is that you're headed for cool and cloudy days now. When I look at the street level of Microsoft Maps, Scotland has such lovely meandering roads made for slower driving. John
Good to hear from you John! Yes, I love driving the twisty meandering country roads, off the main highways. I have my music and others on a stick and turn the volume up when driving. Car speaker quality is great! Thanks for supporting Dear Jane! It is presently on Hugs radio playlist! I enjoy hearing the vast array of creativity on Broadjam. Yours, no less! Take care, Jim
Jim, Thank You for 5* on "One Time We Cared" this is a cover of Art and Margie Corey song, a BJ members from California again thank you...in music 🎶🎶🎶Delta
Nice song
Thanks Mr Carroll! Is it the upbeat version with Tim you like or the folk version from Bob Warren?
Hi, Jim. "I See Her Dancing" is one of your best tunes. Both versions are enchanting. The melody is pretty and memorable, lyrics tell a story like a Don Williams song.
Thanks John! It is Simple Fairytale but enjoyable to create! I am listening and commenting on different artists work here just now, when I noticed your comments! Appreciate it!
Hi Jim, I just listened to "Drift Away Ensemble". Very nice piece! I love the melodies/harmonies from the two violins... nice choices on instrumentation/arrangement. I also like where you take the song melodically from the from front to the back. Well done! 5 Stars from me! Frank
Much appreciated comments Frank! You may prefer Instrumentals, but in your own time pleases hear, "The Promise", "I See Her Dancing" and "One Night Stand"!
Hey Jim , just listened to I see her dancing - wow you have a wonderful voice, and you can tell a story. Found myself getting a little teary halfway thru actually. But the song has a great lilting feel so it keeps the enrgy going. Lovely, really lovely!
Sorry Di, I didn't mean to mislead you! I do not sing on my songs. I only write the Lyrics and the Music! I record me singing with guitar and send it to a musician to have the music created. I then send to a singer. I have been fortunate enough to use great singers to match the songs. Tim Patterson from Florida has sung most. Kimberley Dunn from Ottawa sings, beautifully, "The Promise", "Drift Away" and "One Night Stand," If you were Teary at "I See her....." you better have a tissue ready for both, "Drift Away" and, "The Promise" If you enjoy any of the songs feel free to select the No. of Stars they deserve! That is what helps our songs go up the Top Ten Charts on here! Will hear more from your stable! Cheers, jim
Hi Jim, I'm very grateful for the support you've given Glendalough, many thanks. Bob
Hi Jim, Thanks for reviewing the instrumental, Zante Dreams, and the kind words. The lead instrument is the mandolin midi voice on my Yamaha Genos keyboard, not a bad replica of the real thing, it suits the music quite well. I can't say I've ever had a review with no scores, so that's a first! Cheers and keep well, Bob
Bob, I realised as soon as I pressed the button that I had not given scores. My sincere apologies. I'll see if I can rectify it! I'm always in a rush!
Absolutely no need Jim, that comments were excellent. I just had never had that before, it's a first!!
And thanks for the stars and playlist, very much appreciated. Bob
Hi Jim, Thank you for the 5 stars for The Drawing Room, they are much appreciated. Bob