Friday FIVE: August 29 - Rough and Raw Voices
An episode of the Musically Speaking podcast, hosted by Jarrod Richey, titled "Friday FIVE: August 29 - Rough and Raw Voices" was published on August 29, 2025 and runs 5 minutes.
August 29, 2025 ·5m · Musically Speaking
Episode Description
In this week’s episode, we consider why certain voices move us even when they sound rough around the edges. These are voices that break the mold, resist polish, and still draw us in. What makes them so compelling?
The Friday FIVE is a weekly five-minute podcast series from Musically Speaking that features music commentary, examples, and recommendations from Jarrod Richey.
Here’s a few listening links. First is Leonard Cohen’s “If It Be Your Will”:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fICsHinJNbc
Here’s Randy Newman’s “I Think It’s Going to Rain Today”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zDt8xyVKtw
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jarrodrichey.substack.com
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