Rev. Peter Unger has built a reputation over many years as a singer-songwriter whose music is rooted in faith, hope, and gently persuasive spiritual introspection. His latest single, “So Pick Up the Banner,” deviates from the established tradition and carries ambitions that suggest a bolder, more declarative posture from Unger.
While this single combines folk, country, gospel, and acoustic textures in Unger’s signature style, he ventures into the concepts of nationalism and liberty, singing the virtues of democracy and the principles of the founding fathers.
– https://www.reverbnation.com/revpeterunger/song/35105230-so-pick-up-the-banner
As usual, the great thing about Unger’s songwriting is that he’s never preachy, even when taking a strong moral position. With lines like “If the Sons of Liberty were alive today/What would they fight for/What would they say?” He invites the listener with questions instead of making broad and challenging statements.
The musicianship on this track is refreshingly simple, with Unger’s warm vocals accompanied by nothing but gentle acoustic guitars. You know from the start that the focus is on the message and not entertainment. It’s a rare poetic work in a musical landscape dominated by mass-produced singles.
“So Pick Up the Banner” is an outward-looking and action-oriented single with the imagery of a banner suggesting identity, community, and purpose. It’s less about quiet solace and more of a declaration, showing a clear evolution in Unger’s work, but his strongest asset remains his ability to deliver emotion without over-production.
“So Pick Up The Banner” has strong potential to be one of Peter Unger’s more galvanizing songs. For listeners who already appreciate his faith-centric folk style, this might become a favorite when they want to feel more emboldened, to reaffirm identity or conviction.