That Reed plays fiddle while he is singing is somewhat unique. I think Mark's comment of fiddle and voice being entwined is a good way of describing it. It would certainly we worth listening to Reed's own version of his songs. He had a rich singing voice and though the accompaniment was not all that complex it was appropriate and involved with the vocals. Doc Watson does a really fine version of the Telephone Girl which while dated because of the situation is still quite nice to listen to.