Voices as instruments, instruments as voices
Language Log 2025-12-08
Summary:
Yesterday I pointed out the trombonish glissando in Bobby Vinton's "Blue Velvet"; today, during my morning ablutions, on the radio I heard a jazz singer do a whole song sounding like a musical instrument. I don't think there was any digital or electronic assistance, just his natually endowed voice. One thing that always blows my […]