Industry Review of Come to me

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IRB Review

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Music:

Your song unfolds slowly, even as the arrangment rushes by. The melody is simple, but it does move consistently in the lead throughout the track. There isn't much differentiation in harmonic tone or tempo, so the track is more like a performance than strictly a song. Still, there is an magentic appeal generated by your energy and intent.

8

Lyrics:

There's a lot of energy in this lyric, but not that much focused content. The Title "Come To Me" is very good, but you aren't direct in your language or your images conceptually. In the first verse alone you mention seven different images that neither individually or collectively have that much to say about the subject of this song.

7

Arrangement &
Production:

This is an awesome acoustic treatment of rock. Even with the electric guitars that come in with the chorus, the vibe remains "live" and acoustic in orientation. The mix is a little monchrome, but it also adds some coherence to the sound. I'd open it up a little, up the guitars a tad.

9

Lead Vocal:

The vocal sounds a little tight. That may be ok, because so does Bruce Springsteen. But apart from the Bruce-Eddie Vedder school of intense singing, this could benefit from a more open sound on the voice. Intensity is good, but you have so much in the instrumental performances that a more relaxed approach would balance the track. Think more like Dave Matthews.

7

Musicianship:

This is a big arrangement and all aspects bear the marks of inspiration and expertise. The track progresses with graceful power and rhythmic inevitability. Sort of U2ish but more acoustically oriented. Only the vocal sounds a little overwrought.

9

Originality:

You have melded some elements from rock and folk into a performance that features your acoustic guitar as the centerpiece. Not totally original but not bad these days. Your arrangement and performance add the most originality here. The song is good, but not as memorable as a song but as a performance.

8

Marketability:

In the post Dave Matthews world, you should have some eager ears waiting for this one. Still, a more settled vocal will help this standup to repeated listenings. You don't have to wimp out, but here you are straining so hard you're on the verge of going out of tune.

8

General Comments:

The music rocks but also has a rustic lilt to it. Great sonics.

Average Score
8