Luciens World | Mix Samples

MIX SAMPLES

LUCIENS WORLD

Preparing a show starts days, even weeks in advance of its presentation on Monday night. A member of our “listening family” suggested that an explanation of my “mixology and presentation strategy” might create a more pleasurable experience and suggestion opportunities. So, here goes……….. CREATING A THEME Each week a “top-line” theme is introduced. Past theme examples include; Dancing (Go Feet), Best Bands You Rarely Hear, Fusion, Don’ts, Frolicking in Lugubrium, Flower Power, Sprout, Ladies Night (our beloved 51%), Spacemen, Elvis Genesis, Time and more. I like to choose themes which mix time periods and genres of quality music that keeps listeners guessing and entertained. Would you like to suggest a theme? - Shout-Out !! CREATING A FUN MIX THAT FITS THE THEME I really try to turn listeners on to music that is rarely heard, and in mixes they have never heard before. Opera actually segues nicely after Frank Zappa's "Eat That Question" !!! Not the whole opera of course, but a well-chosen aria with incredible mezzo soprano and soprano voices that blend wonderfully. My hope is to play music that will be intriguing and enjoyable for any listener who wants to hear familiar and unfamiliar music of past and present. Any genre could be represented in Lucien's World - from Zappa to Opera - from the 1920s to present. If it sounds good, it is good. The music and mix may seem eclectic and unpredictable at times, but, hopefully, always a fun learning and listening experience. More Music – Less Talk. My wife and friends keep me in check.

Dancing Shows

James Brown, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, Trombone Shorty, The Isley Brothers, All Good Funk Alliance, Groove da Praia, Average White Band, The Dap-Kings, Ben Harper, Bamboos, Buddha-Bar, Madeline Peyroux, Lupe Fiasco

Best Bands You Rarely Hear

A.R. Kane, Basehead, Chocolate Genius, De Artsen, The Exploding Hearts, Fluffy, The Glands, The Heavy Blinkers, Green, Knapsack, Telekinesis, Caveman, Wild Belle, Suuns, Menomena, The Pink Faries, The Crunch, Thin White Rope, The Motors

Fusion

Allan Holdsworth, John McLaughlin, Scott Henderson, Mike Stern, John Scofield, Frank Zappa, Larry Coryell, Pat Metheny, Carlos Santana, Jeff Beck, Andy Summers, Tony MacAlpine, Robben Ford, Shawn Lane, Frank Gambale, Leni Stern

Dont’s

Ian Reddington, Blue Oyster Cult, Oasis, Tammy Wynette, Chance the Rapper, ,Freak Nasty, Bloodrock, The Crystals, Simply Red, Korn, Tom Odell, Wayne Newton, Bobby Brown, Third Blind Eye, Busta Rymes, Neil Young, Shakira, The Animals, The Monkees

Ladies Nights

Joni Mitchell, Kate Bush, Patti Smith, Dolly Parton, Carole King, Kirsty Maccoll, Chrissie Hynde, Nina Simone, Adele, Amy Winehouse, Bjork, Janis Joplin, Madonna, Peggy Lee, Stevie Nicks, Taylor Swift, Sandy Denny, Lady Gaga, Barbara Streisand

Long Plays

Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Jimi Hendrix, Rush, The Doors, Iron Maiden, Helloween, Opeth, Temple of th Dog, Neil Young, Fantomas, Arlo Guthrie, The Allman Brothers Band, Green Days, Iron Butterfly, KoRn, King Crimson, Spin Doctors, Shinbone

Surfs Up !

The Trashmen, The Sentinals, The Turtles, The Beach Boys, The Fantastic Baggies, The Tradewinds, Dick Dale and His Del-Tones, Jan and Dean, Green Day, Incubus, Pearl Jam, Sugar Ray, New Radicals, Lauryn Hill, The Rising Sun Steel band

Beatle Stew

The Carpenters, AeroSmith, Linda Ronstadt, Badfinger, Joe Cocker, Rolling Stones, Tom Jones, The Overlanders, Marmalade, Wilson Pickett, Stevie Wonder, Otis Redding, Tina Turner, Earth, Wind & Fire, Fiona Apple, Yusef Lateef, Michael Hedges

Love Deluxe

Diana Ross & Lionel Richie, Boyz II Men, Rihanna, Bee GeesWings, Whitney Houston, Stevie B, The Emotions, Ray Charles, Leona Lewis, Paul McCartney, Celine Dion, The Teddy Bears, Mariah Carey, Roxette, Lulu, Bobby Vinton, Foreigner, Savage Garden

YOUR FAVORITE GENRES SERVED-UP LUCIEN STYLE

SHAKIN’ UP THE 4-HOUR SHOW I like to start off with the higher energy music in the first hour, bring the energy level down gradually in the second hour and chill it out in the final hours. However there may be exceptions at times. For example, an acoustic based theme would be chill throughout the night. Like to shake-up your Monday night fiesta or BBQ? Shout-Out !! IMPROV @ LUCIEN’S WORLD Life in Estero Bay can be mind-stimulating, perplexing, educational, unpredictable, explosive, mellow, - and most of all, lots of fun. Lucien’s World tries to capture these and many other adjectives that demonstrates the flavor our community. In that spirit, you can expect improvisational surprises that might include Guest DJ’s, stand-up comedy routines, playful music, silly music – and, oh yes, a solid injection of my signature smart-ass sense of humor. Wanna hear something? Shout-Out !! TUNE-IN, SUGGEST, SHOUT-OUT, BOOKMARK THIS PAGE, LIKE ME ON FACEBOOK – MAKE LUCIEN’S WORLD A REGULAR PART OF YOUR MONDAY NIGHT – BUT MOST OF ALL, THANK YOU FOR LISTENING.