Mark Norman (DJ)
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Mark de Jong Norman Lenden forms the alias of Mark Norman. He is a Dutch award winning producer who has produced several high profile tracks and remixes.
, Pet Shop Boys
and Kraftwerk
Norman Lenden Mark de Jong's Enigma
influence created his personal style. Mark Norman signed to Black Hole Recordings
on Tiësto
’s own Magik Muzik
label, original tracks like "Stream" have been featured on Tiësto's Another Day at the Office
DVD. He does most of the DJing and he also does their producing, but he is mainly a producer of Mark Norman. The talent of Mark Norman has led him to be signed to Tiësto
's label, Black Hole Recordings
. He has also had his tracks heavily playlisted by big name DJ's including Rush during Tiësto In Concert. Norman Lenden played with Cor Fijneman at Trance Energy
2006 which represented the finale of their 80 Days Around the World Tour. He played at Trance Energy
2007. Mark Norman have also DJed at an invitational concert of "ATB
In Concert 2", which was a concert organized by ATB
that was held in Poznan
. Since their relationship with the label, Mark Norman also has been selected as one of the not so many artists who get to mix the globally renowned "In Trance We Trust" series. As his popularity grew, Mark Norman received "The Frysian Pop Award" in Holland for services to dance music
, to prove their strength in the genre, he joined a classical orchestra and created a unique project. In 2006 after releasing various singles, he released their his artist album "Synchronicity" which had good critics by international press. To conmemorate his success with the album he began a world tour "80 Days Around The World", which was described as one of the most unique concepts of 2006 by Holland's most leading magazines, he also played together with Enrique Iglesias
at the famous Nikki Beach. The 80 Days World Tour took place with Cor Fijneman on a trip to 20 countries with 35 dates scheduled. He was also awarded The Frysian Pop Award in Holland.
from Motorcycle and Celine Frewer. The album named "Colours
" shows a more electronic
house music
feel as his style has changed through time, but keeping his fans satisfied with progressive trance and dance music
. The first release from the album was "Colour My Eyes" which had gained already massive success as it was presented by Tiësto in his DJ Mix
compilation of In Search of Sunrise 5: Los Angeles. Mark Norman’s management "Global Twist Music" has begun the preparation for a grand world tour, supported by V Media Creative, alongside "Black Hole Recordings". He is nominated for "Best Mix of The Year" by Kiss FM
for a show he had at Club Forsage, Ukraine
.
Early career (2001-2006)
Influenced by Duran DuranDuran Duran
Duran Duran are an English band, formed in Birmingham in 1978. They were one of the most successful bands of the 1980s and a leading band in the MTV-driven "Second British Invasion" of the United States...
, Pet Shop Boys
Pet Shop Boys
Pet Shop Boys are an English electronic dance music duo, consisting of Neil Tennant, who provides main vocals, keyboards and occasional guitar, and Chris Lowe on keyboards....
and Kraftwerk
Kraftwerk
Kraftwerk is an influential electronic music band from Düsseldorf, Germany. The group was formed by Ralf Hütter and Florian Schneider in 1970, and was fronted by them until Schneider's departure in 2008...
Norman Lenden Mark de Jong's Enigma
Enigma (musical project)
Enigma is an electronic musical project founded in Germany by Michael Cretu, David Fairstein and Frank Peterson in 1990. The Romanian-born Cretu conceived the Enigma project while working in Germany, but has based his recording studio A.R.T. Studios in Ibiza, Spain, since the early 1990s until May...
influence created his personal style. Mark Norman signed to Black Hole Recordings
Black Hole Recordings
Black Hole Recordings B.V. is a Dutch record label founded by Tijs Verwest and Arny Bink in 1997. The label is currently distributed by E1 Entertainment Distribution, known as Koch Entertainment Distribution until January 22, 2009...
on Tiësto
Tiësto
Tijs Michiel Verwest, , known as Tiësto , is a Dutch musician, DJ and record producer of electronic dance music. Although he has used many aliases in the past, he is best known for his work as DJ Tiësto...
’s own Magik Muzik
Magik Muzik
Magik Muzik is a sub-label consisting on Electronic founded by Tiësto in 2001.-History:In 1997 with the help of Arny Bink, co-founder of Black Hole Recordings, Tiësto was able to compile various styles of electronic music like trance, techno and house. Tiësto decided to create a sub-label, known as...
label, original tracks like "Stream" have been featured on Tiësto's Another Day at the Office
Another Day at the Office
Another Day At The Office is a DVD of internationally known disc jockey D.J. Tiësto, he is filmed while on a tour of some of the most popular dance venues in the world. Also captured in this documentary is live footage from his performances, interviews, live appearances, and music...
DVD. He does most of the DJing and he also does their producing, but he is mainly a producer of Mark Norman. The talent of Mark Norman has led him to be signed to Tiësto
Tiësto
Tijs Michiel Verwest, , known as Tiësto , is a Dutch musician, DJ and record producer of electronic dance music. Although he has used many aliases in the past, he is best known for his work as DJ Tiësto...
's label, Black Hole Recordings
Black Hole Recordings
Black Hole Recordings B.V. is a Dutch record label founded by Tijs Verwest and Arny Bink in 1997. The label is currently distributed by E1 Entertainment Distribution, known as Koch Entertainment Distribution until January 22, 2009...
. He has also had his tracks heavily playlisted by big name DJ's including Rush during Tiësto In Concert. Norman Lenden played with Cor Fijneman at Trance Energy
Trance Energy
Energy is a Dutch dance event featuring Electronic Dance Music DJs from around the world. It is organized by ID&T and has been held from 1999 to the present day in various venues in the Netherlands twice a year. Traditionally, there was a "small" edition and a big edition each year...
2006 which represented the finale of their 80 Days Around the World Tour. He played at Trance Energy
Trance Energy
Energy is a Dutch dance event featuring Electronic Dance Music DJs from around the world. It is organized by ID&T and has been held from 1999 to the present day in various venues in the Netherlands twice a year. Traditionally, there was a "small" edition and a big edition each year...
2007. Mark Norman have also DJed at an invitational concert of "ATB
ATB
ATB may refer to:*The US Reorder tone is often referred to as an ATB, for All Trunks Busy*Active Time Battle system is a feature of role-playing games*Mountain bike is an off-road bicycle...
In Concert 2", which was a concert organized by ATB
ATB
ATB may refer to:*The US Reorder tone is often referred to as an ATB, for All Trunks Busy*Active Time Battle system is a feature of role-playing games*Mountain bike is an off-road bicycle...
that was held in Poznan
Poznan
Poznań is a city on the Warta river in west-central Poland, with a population of 556,022 in June 2009. It is among the oldest cities in Poland, and was one of the most important centres in the early Polish state, whose first rulers were buried at Poznań's cathedral. It is sometimes claimed to be...
. Since their relationship with the label, Mark Norman also has been selected as one of the not so many artists who get to mix the globally renowned "In Trance We Trust" series. As his popularity grew, Mark Norman received "The Frysian Pop Award" in Holland for services to dance music
Dance music
Dance music is music composed specifically to facilitate or accompany dancing. It can be either a whole musical piece or part of a larger musical arrangement...
, to prove their strength in the genre, he joined a classical orchestra and created a unique project. In 2006 after releasing various singles, he released their his artist album "Synchronicity" which had good critics by international press. To conmemorate his success with the album he began a world tour "80 Days Around The World", which was described as one of the most unique concepts of 2006 by Holland's most leading magazines, he also played together with Enrique Iglesias
Enrique Iglesias
Enrique Iglesias is a Spanish pop music singer, a son of singer Julio Iglesias.Enrique started his musical career on Mexican label Fonovisa...
at the famous Nikki Beach. The 80 Days World Tour took place with Cor Fijneman on a trip to 20 countries with 35 dates scheduled. He was also awarded The Frysian Pop Award in Holland.
Colours (2007-Present)
During 2007 Mark Norman finished his second artist album, collaborating with JESJes Brieden
Jes Brieden is an North American singer, songwriter, producer, and frequent guest vocalist.-Early life:Jes Brieden is a singer, songwriter and producer. Born and raised in New York City, she studied art and singing in an art school. She first began experimenting with music production at her...
from Motorcycle and Celine Frewer. The album named "Colours
Colours (Mark Norman album)
- Credits :* Composer, Producer, Writer: Mark de Jong & Norman Lenden* Artwork and Design By: Jeroen Vos* Mastered By: Pieter De Wagter* Photography: Rick van der Wal- Publishers :* "Colour My Eyes" and "Be With U" are published by D.Y.M...
" shows a more electronic
Electronic music
Electronic music is music that employs electronic musical instruments and electronic music technology in its production. In general a distinction can be made between sound produced using electromechanical means and that produced using electronic technology. Examples of electromechanical sound...
house music
House music
House music is a genre of electronic dance music that originated in Chicago, Illinois, United States in the early 1980s. It was initially popularized in mid-1980s discothèques catering to the African-American, Latino American, and gay communities; first in Chicago circa 1984, then in other...
feel as his style has changed through time, but keeping his fans satisfied with progressive trance and dance music
Dance music
Dance music is music composed specifically to facilitate or accompany dancing. It can be either a whole musical piece or part of a larger musical arrangement...
. The first release from the album was "Colour My Eyes" which had gained already massive success as it was presented by Tiësto in his DJ Mix
DJ mix
A DJ mix or DJ mixset is a sequence of musical tracks typically mixed together to appear as one continuous track. When a DJ mix or DJ mixset is recorded onto some medium, it is often referred to as a mix tape...
compilation of In Search of Sunrise 5: Los Angeles. Mark Norman’s management "Global Twist Music" has begun the preparation for a grand world tour, supported by V Media Creative, alongside "Black Hole Recordings". He is nominated for "Best Mix of The Year" by Kiss FM
Kiss FM
-United States:* KISS-FM , a brand name used for several Top 40 stations, many owned by Clear Channel Communications including:** KBKS-FM, better known as "106.1 KISS-FM", in Seattle** KHKS-FM, better known as "106.1 KISS-FM", in Dallas...
for a show he had at Club Forsage, Ukraine
Ukraine
Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. It has an area of 603,628 km², making it the second largest contiguous country on the European continent, after Russia...
.
Albums
- 2005 Mark Norman Collection
- 2005 Synchronicity
- 2006 Before The Flood (Contains 10 tracks from Mark Norman Collection)
- 2007 ColoursColours (Mark Norman album)- Credits :* Composer, Producer, Writer: Mark de Jong & Norman Lenden* Artwork and Design By: Jeroen Vos* Mastered By: Pieter De Wagter* Photography: Rick van der Wal- Publishers :* "Colour My Eyes" and "Be With U" are published by D.Y.M...
Singles
- 2002 Faith
- 2003 Stream
- 2004 Phantom Manor/Rush
- 2005 Teardrops
- 2005 Touch Down/False Vegas
- 2006 Brasilia
- 2006 Colour My Eyes
- 2007 Blikken Machine
- 2007 Niagara
- 2007 Ventura
- 2007 Be With You
- 2008 Phantom Manor
- 2008 Bazarus
- 2008 Restart
- 2009 Life's Too Short (2009)
- 2009 Coffee Break
- 2009 Confuse
Remixes
- 2003 Amplified Heart
- 2003 Bit Staboi
- 2003 First Strike
- 2003 Tomahawk
- 2004 Love Comes Again
- 2004 Sex Machine
- 2004 Sunset Highway
- 2005 Above The Clouds
- 2005 Another Situation
- 2005 Greece 2000
- 2006 Somnambulist (Simply Being Loved)
- 2007 Xpander (Not available on release)