I think the accompaniment can be a great carrier for the narrative - since we are on 60/70 electric folk-rock, let's take Tam Lin, or maybe Matty Groves. The accompanment punctuates those versions and adds to the dramatic effect.[quote]
I disagree, [imo]it wrecks the narrative.
in my opinion ,its easier to sing the child ballads,more effectively without accompaniment,there are occasionally exceptions.