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"It seems to arrive from a distance, high and serene, with a hint of reediness and a humble quaver, proffering melodies like lullabies," Jon Pareles wrote in the newspaper.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2015

It’s the sound of a grown choirboy: high and straight, with a quality of reediness in some notes and the ability to shade into an eerie half-falsetto before dropping, startlingly, into dark baritonal depths.

From Washington Post • Feb. 8, 2015

His approach to journalism; his affinities with Woody Allen; the shy reediness of his voice; the unfortunate Muppet Babies phase.

From Slate • Dec. 1, 2011

On Kermit His approach to journalism; his affinities with Woody Allen; the shy reediness of his voice; the unfortunate Muppet Babies phase.

From Slate • Nov. 23, 2011

The beak has a hole at the back, covered with a thin skin, which vibrates and gives a slight reediness to the tone.

From Shakespeare and Music With Illustrations from the Music of the 16th and 17th centuries by Naylor, Edward W. (Edward Woodall)