Lucas

Lukas Bauer’s second CD, Angels & Demons, reveals a mystical side of the captivating singer-songwriter who is attracting fans all across Europe and the U.S.Angels & Demons displays Bauer’s full artistry as he performs lead vocals in addition to playing a host of instruments, including drums, piano, jazz organ, church organ, string arrangements, electric piano, synthesizer, percussion, harmonica and even wah-wah tube. The combination of highly emotive songs and Bauer’s vocal and instrumental performances create a CD that is truly spiritual, possessing raw intensity and the power to heal.The CD is a cohesive set of thirteen original compositions written close to the heart. Up-tempo numbers include Impossible Love, a bold song noting the gap between nostalgia and reality and Shine, an uplifting number with an alternative bent and driving chorus. Trust showcases 1980 new-romantic keyboard action and haunting vocals while Alive combines alt rock with poetic soul. A tune called 9000 offers a sincere message directed at Bauer’s audience.Bauer’s mid-tempo palette includes Angel, a fragile song about loss that also mixes powerful instrumentals, while Learn to Forget offers infectious melodic riffs that speak to the future. For You is a standout hit with its lingering melody, lyrics and vocal performance.Slow tracks include Lullaby, a delicate acoustic piece with voice, piano and harmonica and You’re The One, a revelatory song that illuminates life’s journey. Love is an introspective peace anthem that celebrates the power of love while My Way makes the spirit soar with its message of personal freedom. The instrumental title song, Angels & Demons, with its stark piano and trance-like melody, rounds out the CD. A high-profile presence on the European rock scene since 1996, Bauer was born in Germany and currently lives in Spain. In 2005, he released his purposely-untitled solo debut that introduced an intimate and refined style complementing both his voice and sensibility.Bauer’s exciting blend of musical agility, emotive vocals, poetic lyrics and lingering melodies has drawn audiences of all ages and backgrounds. His well-developed musicality has created songs that run the gamut from romantic to melancholy and dynamic to introspective.Hitting his stride with a style described as ‘rock with open heart’, Bauer’s list of influences perfectly reflects the intelligence of his own work: Tracy Chapman, Counting Crows, Damien Rice, Pink Floyd, Coldplay, The Beatles, David Gray, Van Morrison and The Doors. Brazilian writer Paulo Coelho and Chilean poet Alejandro Jodorowsky have also had a profound effect on his creative process.He is actually touring as drummer and writing songs for Dr.Tiempo. I edited my profile with Thomas' Myspace Editor V4.4