publicity lounge : nathan tasker Open ended interview: Intro People around Australia and New Zealand are now hearing what Sydneysiders have been keeping secret for the past 11 years. Christian singer-songwriter Nathan Tasker has recorded seven albums and performed to around half a million people at more than 1200 concerts. He's learned his craft performing in schools, churches, conventions, prisons and youth groups, as well as on annual visits to churches in the United States, Western Europe, the UK and South Africa. Joining me is Nathan Tasker - a man whose shows are always interesting, engaging and fun. But they're serious too as he often dances on the edge of vulnerability. Nathan, what do you think distinguishes your music from many others. A1           I think the thing… God has revealed to us. (0:49)  I get the sense that being a role model and acting responsibly is something that's important to you. A2           One of the reasons… and who God is. (0:34) One of the things I've noticed listening to your music is the way you use stories to tell your message. Is that something you set out to do? A3           At the very heart… the hope that I have as well. (0:41) How do you balance expressing what you're feeling as a songwriting, and writing music that has a message? A4           When I first started playing… go hand in hand. (0:34) To what extent does this vulnerability go hand in hand in with the musical genre (or style) you're working in? A5           I mentioned before… than anything else. (0:40) (Chuckle) Who are the musicians, singers and songwriters that have influenced you over the years? A6           I have so many… the other people. (1:38) You're obviously a thinker, what authors and books do you read? A7           I love reading… connect with me (1:18) In a sense, that's what songwriting is all about too.  Is songwriting something that you work on, or rely more on inspiration? A8           Songwriting me for… Your Love Changes Me (1:44) Nathan Tasker thanks for joining us. And here's the song he's just been talking about, Your Love Changes Me. Back to Nathan Tasker