Friday FIVE: January 23 - Why Silence Matters
An episode of the Musically Speaking podcast, hosted by Jarrod Richey, titled "Friday FIVE: January 23 - Why Silence Matters " was published on January 23, 2026 and runs 5 minutes.
January 23, 2026 ·5m · Musically Speaking
Episode Description
In this episode I reflect on silence, not as the absence of sound, but as an active and necessary partner to music. Drawing on musical examples like rests, cadences, and communal pauses before and after singing, I consider how silence shapes meaning, gives weight to words, and trains our attention. In a culture filled with constant noise and distraction, this episode invites listeners to notice silence again and to let it do its quiet work.
The Friday FIVE is a weekly five-minute podcast series from Musically Speaking that features music commentary, examples, and recommendations from Jarrod Richey.
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