Jimmy Dukelow began writing songs at age twelve. It was an inspiring moment, when Jimmy listened to Emerson, Lake and Palmer’s rendition of Mussorgsky’s “Pictures at an Exhibition. The incredible guitar work of Greg Lake was magic to his ears. This ultimately led to studies in classical guitar. Dukelow spent hours working on rigorous exercises for left and right hand. Through this discipline, was able to develop intricate arpeggios of the right hand. This gave him a signature sound. Some have said that he plays the guitar as if it were a piano. His right hand became infused with a rag-like nature, due to his learning how to play Scott Joplin’s “The Entertainer”, on guitar.
Dukelow recorded two ambient albums in 2001: “Wish Disc” and “Peace and Ambience.” Utilizing the new world of digital media, his works were uploaded to Mp3.com. This was quite exciting , as Jimmy was getting his music out to the world. And in doing so, he even got some encouragement from peers and one of them acclaimed New Age artist Suzanne Ciani.
Over the years, Dukelow has written and recorded songs of many genre. Though most of his works are ambient with an alternative flare. The theme in most of his compositions are of a good or positive nature. It is of his intention to add something positive to the world. To mend the soul of the stresses that life imposes in our everyday lives.
Le Mystique is a project that began in 2011. The name of French origin means, “The Mystic”.
Dukelow (Duclos), is a descendent of French Protestant refugees (Huguenots), who fled France to escape persecution and death for leaving the Catholic church as protestants. The Huguenots were free thinkers when it came to their faith, not succumbing to the restrictions of the Catholic Church. Dukelow’s ancestors lived in France in the times of Nostradamus. This the inspiration for the name.
Some of Jimmy’s influences include: Greg Lake, Andres Segovia, David Gilmore, Pink Floyd, Francisco Tarrega, Heitor Villa Lobos, Jimi Hendrix, Mark Knofler, Chet Atkins, Tommy Tedesco, Scott Joplin and many others.
Le Mystique is looking to go out on tour and perform and entertain in a venue near you.
