M – Artists
Biography
Grown up in Yeovil, a true West Country Boy -
heavily attracted to the new sounds of Techno coming out of Detroit and
anything with the funk as well as soundtracks and library music and
most other aural weirdness.
Apart from a brief diversion into the culinary world, Mark was
irresistibly d
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Grown up in Yeovil, a true West Country Boy -
heavily attracted to the new sounds of Techno coming out of Detroit and
anything with the funk as well as soundtracks and library music and
most other aural weirdness.
Apart from a brief diversion into the culinary world, Mark was
irresistibly drawn towards music making and that's where he is today.
Responsible for many classics, he has gained respect and admiration
from a committed fan-base, critics as well as fellow musicians. Very
early in his career he found like-minded people in Tom Middleton and
Richard James (Aphex Twin).
With Tom he went on to set up the seminal Evolution label (named after
the Carl Craig track) dedicated to the pioneering of Techno and
Electronica. The label encouraged a very high level of experimentation
with its no-compromise stance.
This combination produced some amazing music but was fiercely
non-commercial in its approach, which ultimately led to it's demise. An
acclaimed compilation of the label was released on Warp.
Concentrating on his own music Mark embarked on the Global
Communication project, along with Tom Middleton- making deep, ambient
music, incorporating the emotional soundscapes that became a signature
of their work. Highly challenging whilst remaining beautiful the
project took ambient music to another level, and introduced them to a
whole new audience whilst winning massive critical accl.. 'best ambient
album of the decade' The Guardian.
Separately Mark worked on his Reload project for Creation, a highly
experimental work of Techno/ Ambient/Soundtrack that described journeys
into inner and outer space. The follow up to this album is eagerly
awaited and anticipated for release in 2007! on Warp.
Following this came the Link - E621 12" release on Warp. And another
label with Tom named 'Universal Language' with the same ideals and
pioneering attitude of Evolution. The two released the Jedi Knights
album through this label and became known for no-messing heavy beats
and bass lines combined with an inimitable funkiness. They also
incorporated elements of hip-hop and electro giving them a distinctive
and instantly recognizable sound.
Shortly after came the classic chameleon Link 12'' for Good Looking
records which became an anthem at Speed (LTJ Bukem and Fabios club
night).
As their reputation grew they picked up remix work together, producing
amazing reinterpretations of Lamb and Azymuth and Warp 69. Meanwhile,
Mark developed his own midtempo sound, which can be heard on his
remixes for Orb /Stereopeople /Cosmos/ KRS-1/ Tribe Called Quest, which
have all become underground classics.
Work in progress includes the Use of Weapons (Drum and Bass) for
Droppin Science records who Mark also records as Vertigo with Danny
Breaks. Working simultaneously for a variety of different labels, has
Mark going cross genre and taking his sound to the next level.
Given a chance to fully explore his love of Hip Hop and easy listening-
he has produced his Harmonic 33 EP on Alphabet Zoo records which is an
offshoot of Droppin Science records.
Named after the frequency produced by planets turning on their axes,
which it is believed other beings use to navigate the universe - the
name betrays his deep interest in outer space and in discovery and
science fiction. Using a seductive 60s easy listening vibe combined
with weird science Mark has produced some of the most interesting
instrumental hip-hop to come out of the UK recently.
Whatever the genre Mark's work has been characterised by his ability to
of giving the music more room to get funky, and producing deeply
emotional, and twisted sounds - guaranteed to get your groove on!
After a long standing relationship with Far Out Recordings and his
involvement in various production and re-mix work, Mark had developed a
new sound. The natural progression for Mark was to record an album for
Far Out Recordings of futuristic techno funk, tinged with Electro, hip
hop and Latin: Trouble Man.
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