I looked up a video of Seth Lakeman singing a song, something about a Lady in a Lake. What he is doing is performing a folk-like song in a rock-type production.

Notice the emphasis on his beautiful physique (brings in the young female fans). The opening shot of his violin shows an instrument with clots of something on it - fungus, maybe. (It's probably not what he really plays.) Then there are his cheap, worn clothes - clothes that say 'I'm not cleaning up for the likes of YOU!'

It seemed a little odd when he put the violin down and the violin music kept playing.

Like many a pop music video, it flips madly from scene to scene. I guess this is what pop fans have come to expect. As for me, I quit watching halfway through. I don't put up with that.

As for his voice, it's pretty good. He can carry a tune. I've heard other young male voices which are virtually identical to it, however. I couldn't understand many of the words he sang, which is another reason I lost interest. I do suspect that if he sings in that tight, emotional style for long, he will start having problems with his larynx.

However, if he teaches fans that it is all right to watch an act which does not include electronic instruments & a lot of fancy lights etc, and if they learn that a singer does not have to destroy his voice with harsh screaming, then his act is a very good thing.

I wish him well.