West Lothian man defies odds with music video after labelling himself a 'bad singer'
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A West Lothian man who claimed his voice could clear a room has released a TikTok performing a song to encourage people to 'follow their hearts'.
Scott Kerr, 37, previously labelled himself a 'terrible singer' but put his thoughts aside and released a cover of him singing Absent Friends, which coincided with Mental Health Awareness week.
The 37-year-old has been left thrilled with the positive feedback he has received.
He said: "I can't sing but I like to sing. I'm an absolutely terrible singer and can clear a room with one word or sentence.
'I do love all sorts of music. I listen to music a lot and I like a lot of different musicians and bands.
'I sing karaoke all the time down at the Olde Market Inn. I get quite a lot of comments from people saying I can't sing and stuff like that, but I just thought I'd give it a try with recording the video.'
Scott has recorded a second song, his rendition of the traditional folk ballad Spancil Hill and is also aiming to put it out on social media too.
He added: "Singing makes me happy. I was in Livingston centre today and people were coming up to me and complimenting me.
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'There's all this negativity in the world, you shouldn't let it get to you. I've proved everyone wrong who's given me negativity .
'You can achieve anything you want to in life.'
Scott's video of Absent Friends can be viewed at: www.tiktok.com/@scottkerr1/video/7501137331756289302?
You can hear the audio of Scott's version of Spancil Hill at: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZNdrtrkHq
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