FAO Mark Promise: Book Mark EG for Promise Hard!!!

FAO Mark Promise: Book Mark EG for Promise Hard!!!

This probably aint the first time you`ve had this request mate, BUT beleive me its the best idea you`ll ever have, there`s simply NO ONE else like him in the scene, if you book him, he`s GUARANTEED to blow the roof off the foundation, ppl. will be talking about it for ages, so go on mate, do it - YOU KNOW IT MAKES SENSE!!!

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Artist Bios / Mark EG
Critically acclaimed for his insane but lovable DJ presence, Mark EG is one of those unique brand of deck technicians that stands head and shoulders above the rest
when it comes to entertainment.

For sheer audio-visual professionalism there is no one else like this. You simply have to see it to believe it. His mind blowing stage act is well known throughout the world, as is his diverse and distinctive taste in music. Just two of Mark's most notable achievements in the last year have included the sonic domination of the Canadian trance scene (recently a close second to Paul Oakenfold in a popular magazine poll), as well as his recent surge in popularity in the American techno scene.

His long-term Bonzai connection has meant the recent commercial release of a progressive trance CD with the legendary Yves Deruyter and he recently undertook a tour of the US with Commander Tom and Chris Liberator. The formation of the highly respected Blackout Audio label with his partner Chrissi last year, has sparked huge demand for their production throughout the techno community. Their own productions have been remixed by some of the best names in techno, including Chris Mccormack, Hardcell, Headroom and Glenn Wilson. Supporters also include Laurent Garnier, Sven Vath and Dark Clarke.


Mark's musical roots are in the style of electro, which he discovered in 1982. Then he found Detroit techno, Chicago house, European techno, acid techno and finally trance. But it was the early 90's where he finally made a name for himself in the UK, when he was one of the first DJ's to bring the sound of trance to crowds of up to 15,000 at huge raves in the early 90's such as Helter Skelter and Dreamscape (years before any of the so called UK 'trance' organisations started to jump on the commercial bandwagon).

Witness Mark in action at legendary nights such as Escape from Samsara and Pendragon in London and you'll hear the best in the harder edge of trance. Travel to the South West of England (where he's practically resident at the best clubs such as The Country Club, The Monastery and The Dance Academy) and he's slightly different, blending techno, progressive and deep trance, finishing with hard trance. It's no secret that Mark often draws the biggest crowds at many of the cult dance venues across the UK. In Canada he plays techno, acid and trance - he's a legend. In the US he specialises in hard techno.

Mark cites one of his major high points was 'being voted best international techno DJ in Serbia on Radio B92 in 1996 and becoming the first international DJ to play in neighbouring Macedonia'. His devotion to Eastern Europe was proved yet again last year when he was the first DJ to return to Belgrade last year, only a few weeks after NATO Air strikes.

'Throughout each area, Mark has always built up his reputation by playing the right music for the crowd - whilst always putting on a show to remember. Stunts have included setting fire to his record box in Toronto, using a chainsaw to cut up a pair of record decks in Australia, a hammer to destroy speakers in America and even smashing up an electric guitar on stage to the complete disbelief of those infront of him.'

In the last five years he has mixed many distinguished CD's, including the 'Brainstorm' series on React, 'Techno Transmissions' on Rumour and 'This is Techno 2' on Beechwood, plus two Bonzai CD's that have included the legendary 'From Bonzai With Love' in 2000 (also appearing on the front cover of Wax Magazine) and 'Battle Of The DJ's II' (with Yves Deruyter in a truly momentous head-to-head showdown).

With such a hectic DJ schedule, it's amazing that he has managed to turn his hand to production and studio engineering. For techno, Mark and Chrissi now run their own label Blackout Audio, record for Planet Rhythm/Compound under the name 'The Anxious' (the label that discovered Adam Beyer), have released music on Chris McCormack's Embryo label, Chris Liberator's Cluster imprint, Rowland The Bastard's Infected and have now signed with Blueline Recordings USA. For trance, releases have appeared through Bonzai Records and countless secret projects on some of the world's best trance labels. They've just been signed by Overdose Productions in Germany for Massive Records.

Whereas most DJ's concentrate on one style, Mark plays several. Techno, trance, ambient or electro or whatever. Anything that suits the party. 'If you're a DJ, you're a music person', he says.

At the age of 28, Mark EG may not be a household name yet, but he soon will be. His allegiance with the underground has meant a huge following, which has propelled him to major-league status throughout many countries in the world. And amazingly, he always steals the limelight - no matter where he plays. That infamous 'Mark-E-G' chant is spreading further every day.

'I love Djing with all my heart. I put everything into what I do.' he says.

You got to experience Mark in action to believe it. He's devoted, distinctive and above all immensely proud of his almost twenty-year alliance to electronic dance music. There's simply no other deck technician in the world like this.

Listen, watch and weep...


Words: The Blagger

'MARK EG is a true performer. He smashes records, screams at the crowd and has even been known to destroy record decks on stage - to the delight of the crowd. This is one DJ who obviously loves his music and the people he's playing to. Whether it's bangin' techno, trance or even acid, MARK EG is essential if you want to blow the roof off your club!' - Wax Magazine 1999.


ShinySY!

Agreed !!!!



..fidds....

yeh hes one of very few hard dj's that will excite me, he's a hell of a showman

Does he set himself on fire like DJ Swamp?? Is he a DMC world champ?

what does he do??

wheres that at?

nah he just goes crazy really, shows alot of energy, knows the inside and outs of each song and does this whole act thing on stage, not my kind of music on the whole but hes good to watch.

Re: FAO Mark Promise: Book Mark EG for Promise Hard!!!

sounds like a shit gimmick to be honest, bit like the oasis of the dj world, does he spit on the crowd aswell?

gimmick or not, he plays hard music and gives the crowd their moneys worth, id rather watch a guy looking like he's enjoying himself behind the dex, than a dj standing with his finger up his arse mabe his antics aren't to everyone taste but i think its funny, and it certainly works.

Mark is an absolute legend. He was a tutor when I was on a DJ summer school in Leeds 5 years ago. Nicest guy in the world. No gimmicks, he just loves his music so much. I had him on my radio show 3 years ago and his guest mix was unreal. He's someone who's been around since day 1 and now finally getting the props he deserves. I can't speak highly enough of this guy.

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Might`ve known the negativity would`ve come from your direction, dont comment till you`ve seen the guy, as you can see, everyone thinks its a good idea, as for an answer to your question, i dunno, i did read once he flicked "bogeys" @ the crowd !!!

P.S Mark, thats cool booking him for Leeds, trouble is i`m on a w/e of nightshifts, so would`nt be able to attend, how about a foundation booking b/f the yrs. out, i know he`d be up for it, as you can see it would`nt be a mistake @ all, he`s currently playing hardstyle, but plays everything from techno, trance, through to hard trance, so you could even maybe put him on at a normal promise night?!?!?!

ShinySY!

Excellent idea i have to say... :worship:

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everyone? thats a bold statement if i ever saw one.

anyway whatever floats your boat, personally i just want to hear music that i enjoy. i don't need a nutcase to bounce around on the decks, waving stuff at me to have a good time. maybe you are attending nights that are not fulfilling you musically, hence you are also requiring other stimulus to keep you happy?

anyway doesn't eddie halliwell do this already?

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Everyone who`s replied bar you is what i meant, Mark EG`s been around a LOT longer than Eddie, if you read his Bio you`ll see that, besides he`s nowt like Eddie, its about the music aswell, not just the tricks, Mark`s music would deffo hold up even if he stopped the visuals, i`m getting all the stimulus i need from my musical excursions thanks, just known Mark for yrs., he`s one of the soundest ppl. you could EVER wish to meet, i`m made up he`s finally getting the recognition he undoubtedly deserves in this country & thought its about time he got the chance to play @ Promise, whatever you think, i think there`s a real chance its going to happen - BRING IT ON!!!

ShinySY!

Every time u think of bookng Halliwell book Mark EG instead

YKTS! - one thing i`d like to add is, Mark has got where he is today, through dedication, sheer love of what he does, being amazing at what he does & being one of the soundest guys around, he has`nt been hyped to the max by the dance music press or had a "leg up" by fortunate contacts within the scene - Mark EG IS the real deal!!!



ShinySY!

The las time I saw Mark EG play was a long time ago when he was playing Hardcore, he was one of favourites at the time, wouldn't mind seeing him play now, he plays quite similar stuff to Uberdruck

Nah mate, he`s never spun hardcore, TBH he does`nt like Hardcore, he just used to play hardcore events, still does, spinning underground Techno & Trance, you`re right about him sounding like Uberdruck though, last time i saw him play was @ PaSSion vs. Storm last yr. - evil as hell music, totally wicked @ the same time, apparently they`re good mates........

ShinySY!

He played at Judgement Day in Newcastle a few times and he did play Hardcore, it wasn't any of the happy stuff but I would have still classed it as hardcore

It`ll have been Techno & hard trance mate, beleive me, he hates the happy stuff, Mark & his g/f Chrissi once gave me a good natured ribbing for wearing a DJ Brisk t-shirt !

ShinySY!

lol, it was hard as fast anyway and he was a good DJ

I agree that he should play Foundation!