Brilliant idea, good for him. I love Dowland, and play it at home for relaxation sometimes(on guitar, dont own a lute). I found Sting's manner of singing it plain irritating, as a matter of fact, but I'll have another try to listen again in a week or two. Anything that draws more attention to this wonderful music cant be bad.And when I say Sting's way of singing it is ittirtaing, it's not half as irritating as the average classically trained singer's attempts. I don't think anyone has found the right way to sing Dowland, but full marks to Sting for making the effort and trying.