STYLE: Pop RATING OUR PRODUCT CODE: 19379-9445 LABEL: Cross-Word CWM1006 FORMAT: CD Album ITEMS: 2 RRP: £9.99
Reviewed by Steven Bridge
Released in 2003, 'A Look Inside' gives a look inside the personal life of 31 year old Australian singer/songwriter Nathan Tasker and his relationship with God. His PR claims that "he has the knack of capturing a moment of clarity in a song where the human and the divine intersect." In a memorable recording (with bonus live concert CD) Nathan gives us the gift of God in music. The track "He Has Washed Us" is beautifully crafted communicating the gospel message in a wholly uplifting way. His wide reading shows on "I Was There", inspired by a quote garnered from John Stott's book The Cross Of Christ and his song captures the essence of Peter Green's assertion that "Only a man who is prepared to own his share in the guilt of the cross may claim his share in its grace." Attributing the influence of Michael Card on his writing, performing and lifestyle, his rendering of Card's "The Final Word" is neat. Card himself believes that his work "will feed the Church for many years to come". The style of the song "Floating" reminds me of Jars Of Clay. On his song "Divine Relationship" Tasker sings, "So many times I have unlatched this case which holds my guitar to play the songs he's let me catch to sing of such a treasure." With over 1500 public performances ministering the message of Christ in music to schools, churches, conventions and prisons, Nathan is fulfilling the task of "sharing a beautiful and believable Jesus" very ably. Playing acoustic guitar together with a wide range of musicians (15 in all), the fact that this is his sixth album and I had not heard of him before compels me to take a further look inside the man's music.
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Product Description
Australian Nathan Tasker has the kind of voice that grabs you immediately. His honest and probing lyrics keep you listening – he is a Christian singer-songwriter who is able to speak spiritual ideas to people wherever they may be. His mission is to use the creative arts to introduce Christ to all nations.
A Look Inside shows the inner workings of a man constantly amazed at the inspiring God he serves and the Kingdom of God.
'My aim is to share a beautiful and believable Jesus,' says Nathan. 'I want people to experience the depth and wonderful recklessness of his love, that they may walk with Him through this life and the next.'
'In this album I’m saying ‘come and have a look at how Jesus works in me. Look past my story and see His story, see Jesus inside.’ This has to be some of the most personal music I have ever written. It invites one to take a look inside my heart, to witness my struggles and see the ways in which I grow as a man of God.'
Musically, Nathan has been influenced by the music of Michael Card and has been mentored by him during his frequent trips to Nashville.
The CD includes a bonus live disk featuring The Drive Thru Son