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Hi, Thanks for your review of Wise Old Owl. That's the first time anybody's told me "not to change a thing"! I'm often sceptical of that kind of feedback, but I see we have similar influences, genres and you obviously know how to make good music! Only a pity that we're not closer geographically. Expect a friend request!
Hi Michael, Thanks for your review of Sorry that I Made You Cry. I'm encouraged you like the melody. My vocals were not great when I recorded this due to health problems, but I hope to re-record it later. I note your point about reverb. I'm still a bit green when it comes to recording! Best wishes Phil.
Hi Jess, Thanks for your encouraging review of A Lifetime Ago. I found it difficult to know what category to put it in, so I understand you questioning its listing in soundtracks. Yes, the vocals are not adequate - I've been ill for some time and it was the best I could achieve. But I hope to rerecord the song soon, once my vocals are back up to scratch. Considering your own background I'm honoured to receive such a good review! Cheers, Phil.
Thanks for your review..I think you are 100% correct and will take you suggestion to heart. Thanks. I think it is holding me back in many ways....Good luck with your writing
empty echoing guy has a cool vibe to it , kind of haunting. cool song Phil.
Well Tommy, it's a privilege to have you review my song Bully Boy Blues! Glad you're managing to put up with my lyrics! Yes - I'll keep them coming for you to review! :) Phil
Thank you for the review of "Take On The World" - we really appreciate the feedback! - Bill Hunter, Common Ground
Glad to be of help. Every success! Phil
Thanks for your encouraging feedback on Fiction Girl. I'm glad you think it's original in style, that you like the vocals and would like to hear more from me. Yes - the vocals are not as good as they should be. It was recorded a couple of years ago for a cometition, and I was ill at the time. Hopefully vocal issues should be resolved in the re-record. Every success!
Thanks for your review of GIVE ME THAT BLING. I agree with you, but I can't afford to add more instruments, etc. I'm the lyricist. Thanks again.
Hi Kathy, thanks for your review of Empty Echoing Man (which you entitled Lonely Island). Glad you liked the harmonica! To me that's an important hook in the piece. The song was recorded 18 months ago for a competition whilst I was still ill - which explains the variations in pitch. But thanks for your comments about the timbre. I double-tracked the whole song and added reverb to disguise how poor my voice was at that time! That's probably why you can't make out all the words. As soon as my voice is back on top, I'll rerecord and hopefully people should see a difference. Thanks again and warmest wishes. Phil
Hi, Phil - I am always cautious when I talk about the vocals. Recently I got a very high score on one of my songs and the one critique was the range of the song did not seem to be a good range for the vocalist. I am the vocalist and I pick the range. I listened to your song "Sorry that I made you Cry". You're right - vocals there are good. By the way, that song is a song every female can appreciate and you do it well. You might check out my song "Who Knows You". I wrote it with the thought it was a song I would like my husband to sing to me - he is not a singer so he never will - but you might appreciate it. Have a great day and I do like your work. Kathy
Hi Matthew, thanks for your encouraging comments about my song New Creation in your recent review. Your suggestion about adding some harmonies seems a very good idea. Phil.
Congratulations on your chart success Phil!
Thanks for your congratulations! I'm really quite overcome by what's happened with the charts - particularly the 37-50 chart. I've now had five songs in that chart, the highest being Sun Boy Blues (currently at No 4) and at one point I had four songs placed at numbers 7, 8, 9 and 10! If only I could do the same in the national charts, then I'd be happy! Sorry for the delay, I've had all sorts of hospital appointments over the past two weeks. You can find out more at my main website: www.philmaybury.com/latest-news.htm l
Hi Minster Glenda, thanks for your encouraging review of my song Sorry that I Made You Cry. I've just been listening to your songs. As well as having strong vocals yourself, I do like your arrangements - and you obviously have a good collection of backing singers to support you - (unless of course you overdubbed them yourself!) Keep up the good work. Phil
You're welcome Phil....you are very talented. Thanks for listening to my music.
thanxs for the nice review of my song/CAR LOT BLUES/--have had a lot of fun with that one!--joe.
5stars on the song, A Lifetime Ago.
Thanks Brian - I eventually sorted out why it wasn't appearing. Glad you liked it!
Haven't listened yet, but just read the song description and the story behind the song (A Lifetime Ago) and I am still laughing, and I don't type fast.
Hi Phil, Thank you for such a great review of 'Mandolin Song'..... You are clearly making a big impact on Broadjam....your songs are excellent.... Cheers Laurence
Thanks for your feedback Laurence. So I don't contradict you about my music - let's put it this way - I hope I will be able to develop my songs to even greater excellence!
Congrats on the Top 10. I looked for A Lifetime Ago on your song page but couldn't find it.
Thanks Brian! Yes, it's true - A Lifetime Ago is not showing. I've tried updating the setting, but nothing is showing yet. I'll keep an eye on it!
Go to your songs, click on add/edit my songs in the menu. Go to A Lifetime Ago. Click edit. That will bring up your song. Near the top see if it is marked private. If so, click public and then click submit at the bottom of the page.
Phil, Workhorse Life--great lyrics!!!
Thanks for that! It's always encouraging to get that kind of feedback. I'm just not sure if the song is commercial enough in its present form?
Hi Brian, Thanks for your review of Wise Old Owl. I'm beginning to realise that what works as contemporary folk in the UK does not work in the US. True, the song was not written to be a commercial success, but I value all pointers as to how to do so. It's based on the older verse with refrain structure, and so does not have a chorus or bridge. But I fully take your points about how this would improve it's commercial viability. I've never awarded 5 points for thoroughness before to a reviewer, but I must to you because I've never had such a helpful and sensitive review! All I can say is Thanks! Phil.
Thank you so much Phil. I am no pro, just a writer like you. Thanks for your kind words. I try to be sensitive when reviewing other writer's works (don't always succeed). I know how it feels, but also want to share what little I have learned and help someone else save learning the hard way the way I mostly did. Glad if I could help. Keep up the good work.
Thanks PappaPhil for your review of Bully Boy Blues - which is quite inciteful. I take all your points and bear them in mind for when I re-record the song. Every success to you. Phil.
Thanks for your review of Fiction Girl PappaPhil! very perceptive! How did you know I was struggling with my songs being retro! Yes - if anyone knows of a 70s show looking for a good pop slot for Fiction Girl - do please let me know! Thanks PappaPhil from the other pappa Phil!
... and thanks for your review of A Lifetime Ago. I'll explore the idea of a female backing vocal! Thanks. Phil.
Thank You for the review of My Song Except The Pain. You have some Excellent sounds going on there Dude I need to learn how to get such a Clean, Robust sound Like Ya'll. Nice Work. EJB
Hey Cec - thanks for your review of Sorry that I Made You Cry. Glad you liked it despite us obviously having different musical tastes! But then I guess what you play doesn't have to be what you like listening to! But thanks again for the encouragement. Phil
Just been listening to your music - there are some lovely songs there. I think you're under-selling your voice - you have a good voice. If you can find anyone to help you, you would be well-advised to get help producing some more accomplished backing tracks - some people at Broadjam can be rather blunt in their reviews - so don't be upset - they mean well! Again, every success. Phil
Hi thank you for the comments, I appreciate the advice, it's something that I am working on a the moment, hoping to get into a recording studio in a few weeks! Its all new to me! Thanks again
Thanks for your review of Workhorse Life. Glad you got the meaning - a lot of people just think it's about horses! Congratulations on your success in the UKSC. You'll see I've been doing quite well over the years in the contest as well if you visit my website! Every success. Phil
Thanks for another review Adam - this time of Sun Boy Blues which you called quite reasonably Cosmic Holiday. Yes - again my vocals need updating (it's an old recording). But I'm thrilled it kept you listening right through! That's what every songwriter wants!
Hi Matt, Thanks for your review of A Lifetime Ago. You noticed the shaky vocals again! But I'm encouraged that you liked my lyrics. Every success! Phil
Wow! That was a positive review of Empty Echoin' Man! Thanks. I'm not sure it's quite as good in its present state as you are suggesting (I hope it will be when re-recorded), but I'm glad you like it! Phil
Thanks to all of you who are reviewing my songs - there have been a lot of very relevant points raised about the production. I hope to re-record eventually, but at the moment I'm retraining my voice. If you can - do please provide feedback on aspects of the song itself (structure, language, imagery, subject matter) as this will help me more at this stage of development of my work. But I'm grateful to you all.
Thanks for your review of Empty Echoing Man. Yes, I agree the vocals are muddy - that's caused by a mistake in production. But I think I'll start a campaign for a "work in progress" category so people don't just focus on production! But I take your comments - your songs show you know an awful lot about production!
Thanks also for your review of Sun Boy Blues. On this one I have to totally agree with you. This was a development of a short ballad, and an attempt to work through the concept more thoroughly. But you're right - it needs a complete rethink! Phil