EDM Identity
  • News
  • Music
    • Exclusive Mixes
    • Playlists
  • Events
  • Culture
  • Interviews
  • Shop
No Result
View All Result
EDM Identity
No Result
View All Result
August 8, 2017

Lucent Dossier Experience @ House Of Blues SD || Event Recap

Carlos Lopez
Lucent Dossier Experience Full Cast Featured Image

The Lucent Dossier Experience was a world renowned, innovative performance that I knew nothing about but completely surpassed expectations.


I had been to the House of Blues in San Diego a number of times for different concerts, but I had never seen the Lucent Dossier Experience before. As I walked down the stairs and into the main area of the floor, AHEE was mixing and had just started incorporating a live vocalist. His music was a mix across a lot of genres. From dubstep to heavy bass he covered the gamut. I moved closer to the stage as people kept leaving to get drinks to get a better view.

By the time Headphone Activist came on I was situated near the center of the guard rail. His set was very bassy, and he played songs I was not familiar with but I definitely found myself dancing along. Before long, the lights came up and the final preparations were being made to the stage for the Lucent Dossier Experience.

Headphone Activist
Photo Credit: Carlos Lopez
The opening moments of the performance were astonishing.

Electric candles were being turned on as some of the furniture on stage was being re-arranged. Promptly at 11:15 the house lights went down as the DJ took his place behind the laptop. The music started and the whole cast ran out. Their choreographed opening showcased their rhythm, timing, and acrobatics. Watching them jumping around each other to the beats of the music was awe inspiring. 

We watched as they danced with each other and one of them performers began singing on the microphone. The room was filled with excitement and cheers erupted every time someone did a flip or dipped another cast member. As they danced, their facial expressions were pronounced and entertaining. The entire time they stayed true to their characters.

Lucent Dossier Experience
Photo Credit: Carlos Lopez
The first acrobatic feat came in the form of two girls aerial dancing within a spinning ring.

The girls gripped the steel ring on either side each using their respective straps to balance themselves. Two male performers slowly spun the ring as the girls maneuvered around each other. They bent backward and created shapes that highlighted their flexibility as the audience watched in silence admiring the beauty of it. Eventually, the two guys spinning the ring would join in the act by gripping the outside of the ring and spinning themselves into it, then floating side by side with the girls.

Lucent Dossier Experience
Photo Credit: Carlos Lopez
The next scene was surprising as they wheeled out a clear water barrel with a girl sitting inside it.

There was a tube leading out of the barrel that she was using to breathe. The music started and she began to rise. As she pulled herself out it became clear that she was a contortionist of sorts. A male performer joined her and aided in helping her out of the water. She bent completely backward having her feet touch her head as the other performer supported her on his chest. Cheers and hoots came from the audience as she stunned us with her performance.

As the scene ended there was now water all over the stage. One of the stage assistants came out dressed in blue denim, covered in mop-like fringe. He got on the floor and started mopping up the water with his body. Laughter could be heard as we watched him shimmy and shake against the ground trying to dry it up.

Lucent Dossier Experience
Photo Credit: Carlos Lopez

The next part of the performance involved one of the performers singing live while another performer, dressed in a long flowing gown danced on top of a platform. Powerful fans blew the ribbons of the gown high into the air as she seemingly danced in an almost interpretive way. It was beautiful and it felt like you were watching a story unfold before your very eyes.

In a few scenes, we would see another interpretation as a performer would walk out with long strings attached to her outfit. She would try to run but the actor holding the strings made it clear that she was her puppet. The dance was true to the feelings of being pulled in multiple directions, not having a say in where you go. It was profound and the audience was completely silent for it.

Lucent Dossier Experience
Photo Credit: Carlos Lopez
The last few scenes were well choreographed and involved a variety of props.

There was even a moment when they were trying to move the couch that it got pulled off the platform on which it rested. The leg snapped and the front bottom of the couch completely fell apart. You could tell that it wasn’t a part of the show, but everyone on stage just went with it. They stayed in character as they repositioned the furniture and you could tell they were watching much more intently as the contortionist returned to perform on said couch.

As they began to close out the show it was time for the finale.

The troupe director came out and you could tell she was classically trained in ballet. She wore the signature ballet slippers and stood on the tips in the center of the stage. The whole cast came out as they wrapped up the night. They ended exactly on time and the director had a few words of gratitude to express not just for the performers but to the audience as well as having the stage assistants come out and give a bow as well. One more thank you and then Thriftworks would begin playing as the last set of the night.

Lucent Dossier Experience
Photo Credit: Carlos Lopez
When I was first asked to attend the Lucent Dossier Experience, I didn’t know what to expect.

I scoured YouTube and their official website to get a good idea of what I was in for. Once I had done all that research I had this vague idea that it would involve acrobatics and aerial dancing. While the show did have those components it went far beyond that with the incorporation of live mixing, live vocals, and contortionists. It was like watching short stories unfold artistically.

The performance got people to laugh, to cheer, and to watch in silent awe, admiring an art form that I don’t think we see very often anymore. This was much more than just a dancing performance, this was a unique experience that I would highly recommend and would definitely see again.

Be sure to check out the rest of our photos on Facebook!


Connect with Lucent Dossier on Social Media:

Website | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube

ShareTweetShareShare

Carlos Lopez

Carlos Lopez

Carlos was first introduced to the world of EDM in 2014 when he attended EDC Las Vegas. The event changed his entire perspective on music and community. Now you can find him traveling to festivals such as Mysteryland USA, Summerset Music Festival, Tomorrow World, Spring Awakening, and many others. By day he works as a full time application developer.

Recently From Carlos

Events

The Debut Edition of The Trilogy Project Went Off With a Bang

Featured Interview

CID Talks New Releases and Helping Rising Artists

Contests

Bang Bang Announces The Trilogy Project, Their First Festival in San Diego

STAY IN THE LOOP

Subscribe to notifications
  • LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENT: 🗣️⁠
@veldmusicfestival will be the place to be in Canada this summer, with music provided by @aboveandbeyond, @illenium, @loudluxury, @officialrezz x @deadmau5, and more! 🔥⁠
⁠
VELD Music Festival is bringing the heat this summer for its 10th edition. From August 4-6, 2023, the grounds of Downsview Park in Toronto will come to life as attendees unite to bask in the mood-lifting magic of electronic dance music. Since this edition will be a major anniversary milestone, VELD has hyped it up as the best one to date, so the lineup simply needed to impress. Well, the wait is over, and the musical entertainment that they’ve unveiled is worthy of an expedition across the border! ✈️🇨🇦⁠
⁠
🔗 In bio for full details!⁠
✍🏻: @fluffies4life⁠
📸: @veldmusicfestival
  • NEW ALBUM ALERT: 💿
@sglewis delivers his most substantial body of work to date, AudioLust & HigherLove, featuring collaborations with @tovelo , @tydollasign , and more! 💣

English producer, DJ, and multi-instrumentalist SG Lewis has elevated his disco-infused dance floor sound to the highest level of his career with his latest 15-track album AudioLust & HigherLove. Featuring an A-list roster of collaborations, his one-of-a-kind futuristic disco delivers a home run of modern dance excellence in a way few producers can achieve. 🧠

🔗 In bio for full details!
✍🏼: @djlo_g 
📸: @pepppy 

—
#sglewis #newmusic #newmusicalert #newalbum #albumrelease #disco #futuristicdisco #dancemusic #newrelease #tovelo #tydollasign #newmusic2023
  • NEW MUSIC: 🔊⁠
@paavoab releases his remix of Kyan’s “Lonely River” with @anamemusic under the @p.o.s.music alias, along with news of his debut album, Deeper Tales. ⚡️⁠
⁠
Paavo Olavi Siljamäki, also known as P.O.S, has quite the legacy with 20-plus years under his belt as one-third of @aboveandbeyond, among other accolades he’s gained throughout his career. ⁠
⁠
🔗 In bio for full details⁠!⁠
✍🏾: @stardustandmadness
  • LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENT: 🗣️⁠
@Tomorrowland releases the full line-up for the 17th edition of the iconic Belgian festival, which will revolve around this year’s theme ‘Adscendo’. ⚡️⁠
⁠
Set to welcome more than 600 of the world’s best electronic music artists across 14 mesmerizing stages during two weekends of magic in De Schorre, Tomorrowland Belgium 2023 will take place from July 21-23 and July 28-30. 🗓️⁠
⁠
Swipe to see the lineup, head to Tomorrowland
  • LINEUP TEASER: 👀⁠
@Chris_Liebing, @OfficialGreenVelvet, @Klangkuenstler, @Underworld, @TSHAMusic, @DomDolla b2b @JohnSummit, and more are set to play @movementdetroit 2023! 💥⁠
⁠
Movement Detroit is one of the premier electronic music events in North America, with its unique experience that consistently boasts some of the best artists in the house and techno scene on its lineup. Past editions of the festival have seen thousands flock to the birthplace of techno to catch legends in the community and rising stars who are carving out their own niche alike, and now as Paxahau gears up for the return of Movement Detroit on May 27-29, they’ve revealed the initial lineup for fans to salivate over. 🤤⁠
⁠
🎫 Three-day and single-day GA and VIP tickets for Movement Detroit are on sale now. Let us know if you
  • Got this one on repeat today 🔁

🎵: @surfmesa - “City of Love” feat. Selah Sol

—
#surfmesa #surfmesamusic #newmusic #cityoflove #edmidentity #producer #edmmusic #selahsol #coletrotta #downhillskateboarding
  • LINEUP DROP: ⁠
The lineup for @okeechobeefest
  • ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: 🔦
Following the release of “Feelin’ Down,” @Mahalo stopped by to chat about The Mahalo Show, owning his own studio, and more! His signature sound, dubbed “liquid house,” has won its way into the hearts (and playlists) of dance music lovers everywhere, earning him status as one of the hottest up-and-coming producers in the scene. 🔥

👉🏽 To read our exclusive interview with Mahalo click the link in our bio and be sure to check out his EDMID Guest Mix 358 that he made for us! 🎶

EDMID Writer: @hollyyofearth
📸: @newcitygas
  • FESTIVAL NEWS 🗞️:⁠
The debut headliner lineup for @RESISTANCE Miami’s residency at @M2_miami has been revealed with @CarlCoxofficial, @realAdamBeyer, @CharlotteDeWittemusic, and more.🎵⁠
⁠
Miami has been a hot spot for house and techno lovers. The new nightclub will be in the Miami’s Art Deco District. The hype for the debut season of the RESISTANCE #Miami residency grew as they revealed details surrounding the venue, which is a 35,000-square-foot behemoth that features two floors and enhanced production elements.🏖️⁠
⁠
Head over to RESISTANCE Miami’s official website to join the waitlist for access to tickets. Link in bio to read more about this!🔗 Let us know if you will check out this club!⁠
⁠
EDMID Writer: @czarcruise⁠
📸: @resistance
  • About
  • Contact
  • Team
  • Privacy Policy
  • Accessibility Statement

CONTACT INFO

San Diego, California

contact@edmidentity.com

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Music
  • Events
  • Culture
  • Festival Tips
  • Interviews
  • Shop

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

Add New Playlist