Thursday, January 24, 2008

Tuu "Nick Parkin", Growing "Live", Matt Coldrick and Matt Hillier "Elemental Journey"

TUU - NICK PARKIN

Tuu - Nick Parkin
Year: 1998


1.Djinn [4:43]7 Mb
2.Water Memory [8:44]12.1 Mb
3.Magus [8:21]11.9 Mb
4.Ghosts in the Landscape [8:51]11.7 Mb
5.Terma [5:45]8.1 Mb
6.Plateau [5:17]7.3 Mb
7.Serpent Fire [4:55]6.7 Mb

Tuu "Nick Parkin" Album Review

Tuu + Nick Parkin - 'Terma' (Hearts Of Space)
Nice 'innerspace electronica' effort here by Tuu,who is basically one member, Martin Franklin. However,on 'Terma' he had help from composer Nick Parkin. Maybe not a CD I'd play all the time, but since I borrowed it from a friend, at least I know what Tuu has to offer. Tracks I was most impressed with were "Djinn",the true ambient gem "Magus","Ghosts In The Landscape" (has a great Middle-Eastern vibe to it)and "Serpent Fire". Makes for a good meditation CD. Personnel: Martin Franklin-water drones, drum programming, harmonica, samples& synthesizer and Nick Parkin-bass, wind gong, voice effects, pipes and flutes. Might possibly appeal to fans of Loop Guru, The Orb, Lights In A Fat City, System 7 and Aphex Twin.






GROWING - LIVE

1.Untitled 1 [17:26]26.5 Mb
2.Untitled 2 [7:32]10.7 Mb
3.Untitled 3 [6:47]10.5 Mb
4.Untitled 4 [14:06]24.5 Mb
5.Untitled 5 [9:52]19.8 Mb
6.Untitled 6 [8:05]12.7 Mb
7.Untitled 7 [12:31]23.3 Mb

Growing "Live" Album Review

CD label misleading, but still a good listen!
Chris Ho has been playing back up for Smokey Robinson on his tours for many years. Now he's ventured on his own with this solo CD. He recorded this album back in 1998. It's a nice mix of different styles of Jazz, with influences from Spyro Gyra and The Yellowjackets. "Dark Heroes" and "Bada Be Bim Bop" are the highlight tracks on this CD. The only problem I had with the CD was the album cover. It says, "featuring Smokey Robinson" right on the cover. That had me thinking there would be plenty of vocals from the Motown legend. Unfortunately, he only appears on one track and that only featured background vocals. It's a let down that the listener should be aware of before getting their hopes up. Despite the shortcoming, the CD is a pleasant listen. Recommended!

Video Growing (live)

Clip of Growing live at the 4th Annual MayDay Music Festival.






MATT COLDRICK AND MATT HILLIER - ELEMENTAL JOURNEY

Matt Coldrick and Matt Hillier - Elemental Journey
Year: 2005


1.Terra Firma [12:08]17.9 Mb
2.The Band from Atlantis [12:20]18.6 Mb
3.Fire Dance [14:17]21.8 Mb
4.Where the Evening Meets the Sky [7:24]10.7 Mb
5.Air [23:27]32.6 Mb

Matt Coldrick and Matt Hillier "Elemental Journey" Album Review

Album Description
Matt Coldrick (Green Nuns/Absolute Ambient) and Matt Hillier (ISHQ) team up to create an exploration of our relationship with the planet. This album is deeply moving with a definite spiritual nudge in the proper direction that could be described as an aural drug. Features the 5 tracks 'Terra Firma', 'The Band From Atlantis', 'Fire Dance', 'Where The Evening Meets The Sky' and 'Air'. Ambient. 2005.






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