Tuu: Mykl O'Dempsey (synthesizer, samples, harmonium); Nick Parkin (ney, suling, flute, electronics); Martin Franklin (water drums, clay pots, gongs, bells, samples).
Additional personnel: Rebecca Lublinski (bansuri, flute); Tim Burness (e-bow, loops).
Personnel: Tim Burness (guitar, E-bow); Rebecca Lublinski (flute, bansuri); Nick Parkin (flute, suling, ney); Mykl O'Dempsey (harmonium, synthesizer, sampler); Martin Franklin (drums, shaker, bells, gong, sampler).
Audio Mixer: Martin Franklin.
Photographer: Bart Nagel.
Unknown Contributor Roles: Tim Burness; Nick Parkin; Bob Olhsson.
Tuu's debut for Fathom, Mesh conforms a bit to the dark edge of many of that label's recent releases, with a more sullen, contemplative mood predominating. Tuu's strong suit is, of course, their instrumental palette, and the group's fusion of a range of non-traditional acoustical instruments (didgeridoo, clay pots, flutes, gongs) with electronic soundscapes is as accomplished here (if somewhat less organized, and that's not necessarily a bad thing) as on previous releases. ~ Sean Cooper
Professional Reviews
Down Beat (7/97, p.64) - 3 1/2 stars (out of 5) - "The British trio blends the oldest and newest technologies....percussionist Martin Franklin's... compositions conjure mystical, pre-historic rites reminiscent of Steve Roach....the spare surroundings focus one's attention on subtle details and nuances..."
