# Unto Us

> Unto Us is a collection of choral and liturgical compositions, which can be used during the Advent and Christmas seasons. The instruments used are piano, bass, percussion, guitar, violin, cello, flute and recorders; all of which help make for a very pretty sound throughout.

By Katy Gerner · 8 December 2011 · Reviews / Music

Canonical: https://insights1.uca.org.au/articles/unto-us/

## **Paul Tate, World Library**

*Unto Us* is a collection of choral and liturgical compositions, which can be used during the Advent and Christmas seasons. The instruments used are piano, bass, percussion, guitar, violin, cello, flute and recorders; all of which help make for a very pretty sound throughout.

The singers, particularly Paul Tate, also sing beautifully in the nice, clear way that means listeners can understand every word.

My favourite piece was *Every Nation on Earth: Psalm 72*. I liked the use of recorders (almost in a Baroque style), drums and tambourine. The song had a wonderful simplicity and richness. I also enjoyed the more upbeat *A Voice Cries Out* and the loving, deeply felt *Joseph’s Song*.

Tate writes on the inside cover of the CD how much he enjoyed composing the melodies and harmonic progressions on *Unto Us.* This shines out in the music; there is a real joyfulness to it.

*Unto Us* will make a wonderful Christmas gift.

**Katy Gerner**