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Hi Jimmy Thanks for your review of the acoustic version of I'm Taking Care Of Me-- for the REAL PEDAL and real guitars check out same title other version--let me know if you like that one a bit better! All the best Warren
Ok I will thanks keep Killin it brother
Muchas gracias mi amigo!!! Thanks for the words! W
Thanks much Marshal for your review of You're Not Alone... Much appreciated! Warren Hein
Hey thanks for the stars on Dumb Quack Guitars. Xoxo Warren Hein
You're welcome Warren, have a great rest of your day! LC Team
I'm leaving Puerto Vallarta after a great trip, I'll do my best LOL!! W
Hey Catnip! Thanks much for the kind review of Dirty Daddy-much appreciated! Warren
Hi Warren! I've been following you long enough to know you've reached the point where anything you produce will make it time to sit back crack a beer-and get ready to hear some Quality Music! I've already heard this somewhere! Are you promoting this one and if so--is it helping? Thanks and Congratulations! catnip
Ah thanks so much sir--I believe for that one the instrumental may be licensed, but nothing happening on the vast majority of my work... hell what's new? However your words mean a lot to me! With respect, Warren
Hello Catnip, thanks for the review of The Nap Song! Mrs. Kate
Thanks again Phil! Xoxo Warren
Hey Phil thanks again for such a good review on Dead Man Walking--much appreciated Stay safe Warren
You're welcome Warren .
Hi Warren, Thanks for the review of "I Know". Yeah, there's some jazz influence and gotta admit it's tough to pick a genre for most of my stuff because of that underlying influence. Too much BS&T, Chicago, Steely Dan and Dirty Loops in my brain... Bill
Hey Bill, the piece was way cool--and apologizin' for too much of those bands? Nah...good influences for sure!! Trying to categorize Steely is impossible, jazz/rock? xoxo W
Thanks so much for the fine review of In Love's Oblivion, greatly appreciated sir! Humbled... All the best, Warren
Well deserved Warren .
Hi Ricardo, sorry you didn't like my cello (real!) guitar (real) piece Hopeful Train Ride. You don't like melody? I've never received a terrible review like the one you gave me, but alas, you are a famous guy who has met Sir Martin, so I'll take your word for it. Thanks. Warren Hein
Hi, that was not terrible. The cello play is great btw. Just trying to be being honest, in my reviews, sometimes helps.. No need to be funny with the "famous: quote. All the best Ricardo
Heck I would have LOVED to meet him, not trying to be funny, hell you've sold 20,000 cds, I sold 50... always serious... I've listened to some of your work and you are very talented sir, All the best, Warren
No worries. Well got 0 money from those... and after so many years they still on sale and I see nothing... Lovely Labels world.
Hey Warren thanks for the review, as always you are spot on. This song is up for a complete re-record and re-mix and,since no one likes my golden tones, hahaha I going to have someone else sing it for me. I have a new computer system on the way and hopefully it will clear up a lot of the recording issues I been having. Thanks again my friend and Rock on. Raven
Cheers to you Scott--damn now I have to go look and see if I need to apologize! Ha! But I had to have said something nice and your songs always have such promise--I mean that in the best way...my recording gear is CRAP, and I don't play worth a damn, nor sing anymore either, so there you go...stay involved with your work regardless, and good things will happen! best, Warren
Yep, I was pretty kind, as I remember the ghost tune, and yes, promise it has! Can't wait to hear it remixed! Time for a beer... Warren
Hey Warren thanks so much I do appreciate your thoughts and comments. I do try hard and getting better all the time. The one constant in all the reviews i receive is the statement, "It has potential or promise" and " good song but needs work" so I must be doing something right. lol Always good the hear from you my friend. Raven
Hi Warren. Thx for generous review of Little Bird (KaytLynn). Stay well
All the best, Warren
Thanks much Gregory for the stars on Your Deafening Sound, much appreciated and BTW you have some smooth and interesting work! Nice! Warren
Thank you for the 5 stars on "What If I Fly", Warren. xox ~M
deserved!!...question, the very first song on your page, i didn't understand the production decision on the very "bass" sound in the beginning, so didn't rate that one--maybe i'm missing something... all the best, Warren
Music has evolved so much it seems, and to make a song stand out, sometimes having repeatable sections like the bass beginning and then it arrives again later in the song makes it catchy and memorable. This is a topliner (instrumental w/ song sections) and I love writing to topliners, and the nmy cowriter or other will do a melody w/ my lyrics and then hire a singer. It's a nice and cost-effective way to do demos. Topliners are around 30 to 40 bucks (a leased track) and then hire a singer and or melodist singer and them mix and master. Most vocalist charge 150 to 250 for vox. So for 300 bucks you have a nice demo.
Ok we'll said! W
Thanks much to the the stellar human/songwriter Bob Bentley for the stars for my latest tune posted Your Deafening Sound!
I really enjoyed it Warren, well deserved stars indeed.
Hi Warren, I hope you are doing real fine. Thank you for all the stars on You Fly. Coming from the likes of you, that means a ton! You take good care Warren. Peace and tons of it, Billy
Well deserved my friend!! Cheers to you and yours! W
Hi Warren--Nice job on "Dumb Luck", congrats on the placement! Thanks for listening to "Best Girl in the World (for Molly)". Appreciate the stars. :-)
Right back at ya! W
Thanks much for the stars for Dumb Luck--appreciated! Warren
You're welcome . I listened to some of your songs via Alexa last night , you don't seem to have them all on there ?
LOL Alexa and I had a falling out! Have no idea what's on there, some of my tunes on BJAM I turned off to get more listens on other songs that I wanted more "traffic " on, that may be it? Thanks so much for listening Phil, I'm flattered... Warren
Alexa is my favourite way of listening to music , when I can get her to understand me !
Cheers Hank and great to here from you with the stars on Dumb Luck, hope all is well sir! Peace Warren
Hi Guys. Who would u pitch this to.
Great Question Evan, we originally wrote this tune for a cosmetic-line video......but they received so much flack for the theme of the video, saying that it was objectifying women, that they just cancelled the Ad altogether!! So, we turned around and re-wrote this tune completely!! What do you think about the song....curious?? Thanks for the listen!! Art Corey....
...it's awful, but your picture has improved... xoxo w
hey i gave you 5 the other day, remember the tune now, it's clever, though a bit familiar as in very Corey...not a bad thing! kisses w
Hey Warren congrats on your placement.Well done!
Thanks much, we shall see, there were damn good tunes in the "considered " list, and my Dumb Luck, well it must have been just that! Cheers Warren
Well done Warren , great song !
Cheers to you Phil! W
Congratulations Warren! Great song, "Dumb Luck"!
Hey Cyn thanks, just saw this...well can't we all USE bit of the 'ole DUMB LUCK? XOXO W
Hi everyone. I just received word from my publisher and record label that my song "Nobody's Ever Loved You Like I Do " will air on the 15th on LeightonBuzz Radio in the Uk of all places. My record guy has a relationship with a promoter there who has agreed to give us air time. " Round and round she goes etc, etc. I'm excited. Happy New Year!
Congrats Calvin! W
awesome job my brother keep grinding!!!!!
Well done Calvin, may it lead to much more air time.
Hi Calvin, Congratulations on the score; hope it all goes well for you!
Great News!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 Congrats!!!!!!!
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Thank you everyone for the kind words of encouragement.
Great for you!!!
A rocker and a shocker coming up? Hey, look out! I'm looking forward to it!
Hey John, yep a rocker and a shocker. hahaha As usual lately I just pic up the closest guitar and started playing and "Wela" I had the beginnings of a new song. Diving back in time to my band days and nights when we were rocking hard and loud. lol Always good to hear from you my friend, I'm still trying to get used to this new format. Hope all is well with you. Your friend Scott
Now that's frightening, I'm doing the same thing--though I'm still working on the demo after a month--it'll be loud, but too melodic I'm sure! Can't wait to hear the new one Scott! Keep chugging! W
Hey Warren yes doing the fun part now the writing and arranging, can't wait to hear what you got cooking it will be epic...
Well i'll go with those words my friend, except the very last one... ...it will be-- xoxo
Hey Roberto! Congrats on (and I'll put it this way...) ALMOST WINNING the latest BJ contest !! Well deserved! W
Merci my friend! I understand fully what you mean! I'm pleased to have been considered 'honourable'....first time in my life!!!
Now it's my turn to say congrats. Well done on getting selected for the opp! Delighted for ya! I'm always curious to know who the provider is...if you feel happy to share, would love to know. Anyway, well done again! Deserved.
Well someone called canvas, they picked another quite tasty WH song a coupla months ago, but it didn't get anywhere, I just thanked them for the selection and pitching of Dumb Luck--and I have some LOL. Thanks for the thanks buddy, onward! W
Ah....cool....well, let's hope they get their brushes out and start painting you some very pretty royalties!
Lol--very good! Signed Vincent Van Gogher
Warren thanks for your 5 star rating on Runway.New tune Enchanted Kiss just came out excited about.Keep the music flowing.
Cheers and deserved! W
Cheers Scott and thanks for the very positive review of Warm And Dry--though damn I've got to turn that version off for review, as I'm singing. The newer version I like better LOL...but hell no looking at gift ravens in the beak! Ha! Take care bud, Warren
Hey Warren great work as always. I actually like the vocal on that track, it has character. Always enjoy you music my friend and its a pleasure to review it. Quoth the Raven Nevermore... hahaha
Heck Edgar, keep them quotes coming! LOL XOXO W
Cheers John, and i finally found where to leave you a comment on a new...well...comment/thread! Thanks much for the stars on the re-sing of Hopeful Train Ride Home, much appreciated buddy! Hmmm went through Boise MANY years ago, Iowa too (relatives are there), remember being surprised at vineyards outside of Boise! Stay warm and safe, Warren
Know what? I'm still trying to catch on to the navigation of this site. For all its prettiness, I thought they would have matched it with easy navigation. "Hopeful Train Ride Home" is excellent. Oh yes, vineyards outside of Boise, about 40 miles west in the low hills near the Snake River and the town of Marsing. I still think of it as bizarre that there would be vineyards there. Always good to see a comment and email from you! John
Cheers to you--we then followed the snake--geeze it's a long river--far! Many years ago, many... Xoxo W
Well, I must say that I too, am not enjoying this new format, and not for the sake of it just being "new", but because it's not very user friendly. More than half a dozen times, I've tried adding songs onto a new album, and each time, it either does not save the original content, or, it adds songs multiple times, after having "saved" the deleted song/album, in order to start all over again! Also, in the old format, one could easily adjust the songs in the order one prefers, after placing into any album, which is not only impossible now, (or, at least, I have not found a way......yet?), but confusing because what is wanted as first, can be last. Plus, everyone's comments are not on my page; I must go to the "public view", before I can see all of the comments. I had no idea that there were more comments, until today. I'm sure that the good governer only wanted the best for his site, but it is not, in my humble opinion, better; quiet the contrary. I'm logging off, and really, what's the point? I'm not going anywhere, anyway......................
Well kid, you are in the MAJORITY! Don't leave, though many of us feel exactly like you do... all the best, (if you ever get this,,,) Warren
Again, not because I don't like new, but I find it unwieldy. I have just logged on to update my news and am now all over the place trying to find it - probably staring me in the face?! Just found it but it keeps refusing to accept the edit, verified on MS Word Count as 341 because it is more than 500 characters. Have passed info back to BJ.
Well good idea, several of us have done the same, hopefully real people from corporate will understand... W
I'm with you Cyndi, the new format is really set up for bringing in new members ...the outside of the package looks great however, to me it's like moving from a home with an open concept to another without. I think some subtle changes to the old format would have been much better IMHO.
Thank you all gentlemen, for your kind responces and commeseration. I'm tech savy, as I know most everyone here is, and I maneuver quiet satisfactorily on my laptop at work with very convoluted, medical software, and of course, with recording software, etc. However, this was a curve ball, with the "old" format, so easily adaptable to seeingly, everyone's capability. And Randal, you had a great point, in that perhaps, the old format could had profited from some updates, i.e., with the ability to alphabetically arrange one's Playlists, (which is now possible), or say, drag and drop certain features. And, to the other point that you made, it appears as if it is to entice new members......not one thing wrong with that, unless of course, it alienates the established. I will endeavor to persevere.......................... .......
.............that would be responses......:(
It is worth saying that the BJ team are taking notice of feedback. I reported what I saw as a real drawback in the review section. Previously I was able to play back a song while reading the peer review report so that I could relate to the comments or scores from the reviewer. This was not possible when the new BJ was released but a quick feedback note was all it needed and it has been both appreciated and resolved. I also fed back that Top 10 charts could not be shared, something I have done on FB sometimes. Either I had missed something at the time, or the feedback has done the trick, but that has also been resolved, charts have a share button. I also reported an issue about editing news which has also been resolved. To be fair, I'm sure the small team had a very large task on their hands and are grateful for constructive comments. As I'm sure we won't be reverting to the old system, we may as well get the best out of the new one.
I'm sure that you are right Bob; huge project, turning this thing around. I'm heartened to know that you were able to give and recieve some feedback through customer support. When I've tried, the only page that come up is the most asked questions, but the issues that I've formerly stated, were not among these. Perhaps, I can try to find a way going forward, to report mine. Thanks!
hi Cyn, i reach them by finding the zendesk email, it's there somewhere... xoxo w
Oh, okay...thanks Warren!
There's a link to feedback at the foot of this page. It might even be on every page?
holy cow Bob, you are right, it's down there, but I'd click HELP as the other one seems not to direct one to an actual "issue"? but yep, it's down there!! w
well hell, i see you have to click help desk but don't click one of the "below" boxes, way up on the RIGHT TOP is an orange phrase "submit a request" where you can plug in your email, your question, and they will respond...
...and by the way, why is it so hard? I actually have a broadjam email folder, where i have addresses of the zendesk folks, Anthony and/or Michael, and whoever else who answers...I use that with good results...
At the foot of the page I went to "Give Feedback" rather than the "Help Desk" then "Submit a Request". They are slightly different in that feedback doesn't necessarily require a response. But then I guess we've done this one to death now?!! Back to the music.........
Personally, I like the new veneer. It can be quite the eye candy for the non-member listening public. How we get them to this site is a question that perhaps the Good Mayor can answer. Being a 'BETA' version ('a work under construction') there are a number of features that require experimentation to find what one is looking for. Next comes the learning curve where one can understand the value of a given function. Not in any order of importance, being in the BETA Stage, I agree that given a top or bottom placement choice for any song in our catalog is a mystery to be solved. I have an idea worthy of experimentation. Upon listening to a member's emailed musical offering, how can we rate that song (up to 5 Stars) then simply add to a given playlist like the 'good old days'? Perhaps B'Jam is still working on that mechanism (I hope so). A character count (as before this BETA) was given so we could monitor our progress and edit right there and then. Song search in our personal work page would be most advantageous for those of us who have multiple song pages (I have five). All in all, I like the new look / it's slick, professional and an overdue upgrade. I believe the Good Mayor and Minions are reading our comments to ascertain how they will smooth out the bumps in the road. As a work in progress, it's a good start. as always, your friend in music - pgo
The experiment to re-organize than move songs to where we want them placed is as I had suspected. Once in 'My Home' click on the 'Manage' button. Click on ' My Songs'. On the left of each listed song is 4 pointed arrow. Click and hold so you can change its placement in the order of your preference. Excellent function as now, as you hold that arrow, you can move to any order you wish. This is so much better than before because we have complete control and don't have keep moving up or down one spot at a time. Talk about a real times saver. THX B'Jam for the new tool.
There is certainly a lot to like Peter and I think it will be much easier when we've all had a bit more hands on experience. There certainly are glitches, but that is to be expected. Just found a couple more when sending all you poor friends of mine a message with a song attached! I'm sure the good folk at BJ will be only too pleased to be kept informed of any issues.
hey Bob, i got it, and will now open it! ah miracles never cease... wh
Great advice Peter, and thanks for your input too. Yes, the song "arrangement-order-preference", (as cumbersome as that sounds:), is a much better way now, rather than inching them up, one by one, when in edit; only wish that the album song choices were easier to arrange as well, or perhaps I'm doing something.....or, not doing something....ha!
Hi Phil nice to meet you, thanks (I think) for your review of That's Another Story. Sorry the story line was a bit over the top for you, but I appreciate your comments whether from this storyteller to you as one also, I don't quite agree. But I'll agree that my vocal isn't the best that's for sure. I'll check out some of your songs and thanks for your review. Warren Hein
Sorry! You reviewed You're Not Alone... but I'll stick to my take on the review. So many songs reviewed lately! Xoxo Warren
Hi Warren , the storyline wasn't over the top , I just thought it could have been developed a little , rather than WHAM ! As for you voice , that's what makes you stand out from the rest . Phil .
ps I did give you a great review for your " malcontents " song a little while ago , so i am on your side !
Thanks much sir! WH
Just uploaded an instrumental "The Drawing Room" (title may change) containing not one note of guitar. The tune came to me as I was improvising on my keyboard and it has a similarity to the theme music from Downton Abby, hence the title to reflect an English Country House. As a non-pianist, this song was a challenge and I suspect there will be amendments to it in due course. Comments welcome, as always. Thanks, Bob
VERY nice work on The Drawing Room, Bob...the piano works just fine, as does all else... one suggestion might be, you do not need the drums at all IMO...it holds up just fine without... and who says you can't play piano? Kudos... Warren ps--i'd give you stars, but CAN'T FIND THEM attached to your song dammit, this new system will take awhile I guess...
...wait, i found the stars! yeah...
Thanks Warren. Good observation, I have toyed with removing the percussion, will listen again. Muchas gracias for the stars (if I can find them on this new layout!).
Bob, Another great tune all around. The piano is quite fine. No worries there. Pease DON'T remove the drums & I would suggest keeping the percussion through the entirety. @ 1:27 use a soft sidestick, kick & ride cymbal. And again when that section repeats @ 2:22(?). This a great tune from top to bottom. real good stuff!
Many thanks Russ, I'm very grateful for your constructive feedback. Bob
Hey Steven nice to meet you! Thanks for your kind review of the backing track to No More Seesaw--which as you requested has a full vocal version...have a listen and let me know what you think... Cheers Warren Hein
That's what I'm talking about. I like the bridge into the leads. Nice.
Thanks! I write the demos, my producer plays real guitars LOL, but after 1st draft I tell him what to do...Thanks for listening! W