Marco Verkuylen (pronounced [ˈmɑrkoː vərˈkœylə(n)], born 3 April 1967 in Heeswijk-Dinther), who performs under the name Marco V and alias Vision 20/20, is a Dutch electronic music DJ.[2] He is considered to be a pioneer of tech trance and one of the most important trance artists.[3][4][5]
Marco V | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Marco Verkuylen |
Also known as | Marco V, Collusion, Vision 20/20 |
Born | citation needed] | 3 April 1967 [
Origin | Netherlands[1] |
Genres | Tech trance, electro house, big room house, progressive house |
Occupation(s) | Record producer, DJ[1] |
Years active | 1991 - Present |
Labels | TAO Recordings, Flamingo Recordings, Spinnin' Records, Incharge, Revealed Recordings |
Website | marcov.nl |
Career
editMarco V began his career in his teens as a DJ in Eindhoven, becoming well known in the local scene by the mid-1990s.[1] He has achieved three hit singles in the Dutch Top 40 national chart, "Godd" and "Simulated", both in 2002, and "Loops and Tings Relooped" in 2004.[6] In 2004, DJ Mag ranked him as the 16th top DJ in the world, and he remained in the top 50 annually until 2009.[7][8]
Discography
editAlbums
editTitle | Release date | Notes |
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Massive | Mix CD | |
Innercity 2000 | Mix CD | |
Innercity 2002 | Mix CD (double album with studio partner Benjamin Bates) | |
Con:fusion | March 2002 | Biggest selling dance album 2002 (Holland)[9] |
Electro Trance | 2003 | Given away with Mixmag, CD |
Gatecrasher presents Crasher Live in Amsterdam & Kuala Lumpur | 2004 | Live Mix CD with Scott Bond |
All Access | 2004[1] | Mix album |
Combi:nations | 2004[9] | Mix CD |
Guvernment: All Access | 2004 | Mix CD |
Bosh Anthems 2004 | December 2004 | Given away with Mixmag, CD |
Amnesia Vol. 1 | 2005 | Mix CD |
200V | 2005[1] | CD/DVD |
Amnesia Vol. 2 | 2006 | Mix CD |
Combi:nations 2 | October 2006 | |
Combi:nations 3 | 2007[10] | CD |
Propaganda Pt. 1 | 2009 | |
Propaganda Pt. 2 | November 2009 |
Singles and extended plays
edit- 1998: "The Vibes (Want You Back)"
- 1999: "The Message"
- 1999: "Heaven's Here"
- 1999: "Vision Phase 1 (of 3)"
- 2000: "Vision Phase 2 (of 3)"
- 2000: "Vision Phase 3 (of 3)"
- 2002: "GODD"[6]
- 2002: "Indicator"[11]
- 2002: "Simulated"[12][6]
- 2002: "Con:fusion Album Sampler Pt. 1"
- 2003: "Con:fusion Album Sampler Pt. 2"
- 2003: "C:/del*.mp3/ Solarize"[6]
- 2003: "Loops & Tings"[9]
- 2004/2005: "Loops & Tings (Relooped)" (vs Jens O)[11][6]
- 2005: "Automanual"[9]
- 2005: "More Than a Life Away"
- 2005: "Second Bite"
- 2006: "False Light"
- 2006: "200V - UK EP"
- 2008: "Dudak"
- 2008: "Sessions"
- 2009: "Unprepared"
- 2009: "Solitary Confinement (Remixed)"
- 2010: "Reaver"
- 2010: "Provider"
- 2010: "Contour"
- 2011: "Groove Machine" (with Paul Oakenfold)
- 2011: "Sticker"
- 2011: "Be There in the Morning" (with Felix Maginn)
- 2011: "Kalevala" (with Russell G)
- 2011: "Rokker"
- 2011: "Essence" (with Damien William)
- 2012: "Analogital"
- 2012: "Scream" (with Marcel Woods)
- 2012: "Solid Sounds"
- 2012: "GOHF"
- 2012: "Engine Is More Than a Life Away" (with De Leon & Gum Me)
- 2012: "10 PM"
- 2012: "TGV"
- 2013: "Walhalla"[6]
- 2013: "Hypergenic Supersonic Futuristic Monophonic "
- 2013: "Quake" (with Alex Guesta & Stefano Pain)
- 2013: "Frozen Heart" (with Christian Burns)
- 2013: "Naneo" (with Damian William)
- 2013: "Krezy"
- 2014: "Jaguar" (with Thomas Newson)
- 2015: "Squeezed" (with Brian Cross)
- 2017: "Lost World Anthem 2017" (with Signum)
- 2017: "Aranck"
- 2021: "HU/NT"[13]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e Kellman, Andy. "Marco V. Biography". Allmusic. Archived from the original on 2023-04-19. Retrieved 2023-04-18.
- ^ Bosk, Andry (2022-06-23). "Marco V & Vision 20/20 presents his new festival banger ME/AN". Rave Jungle. Archived from the original on 2023-04-15. Retrieved 2023-04-15.
- ^ Clinton, Maria (2022-12-17). "Marco V Binds His VISION 20/20 Releases Together on 'DEVIN/ITION' [Review]". EDM Identity. Archived from the original on 2023-04-03. Retrieved 2023-04-15.
- ^ "Crossfadr Catches Up With the DJ at Pacha NYC". Crossfadr. 2012-05-03. Archived from the original on 2023-04-15. Retrieved 2023-04-15.
- ^ "Premiere: Marco V – Energy of Love". We Rave You. 2016-07-01. Archived from the original on 2023-04-15. Retrieved 2023-04-15.
- ^ a b c d e f "Marco V Top 40 Hits". Dutch Top 40. Archived from the original on 18 April 2023. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
- ^ "Astrix | Top 100 DJs 2008". DJMag.com. Archived from the original on 2023-04-15. Retrieved 2023-04-15.
- ^ "Marco V | Top 100 DJs 2009". DJMag.com. Archived from the original on 2023-04-15. Retrieved 2023-04-15.
- ^ a b c d "Marco V Biography". Resident Advisor. Archived from the original on 19 April 2023. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
- ^ "Combi: Nations, Vol. 3". Allmusic. Archived from the original on 2023-04-18. Retrieved 2023-04-18.
- ^ a b "MARCO V SINGLES". Official Charts. Archived from the original on 18 April 2023. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
- ^ "Premiere: Marco V - Simulated (Bas Amro Remix)". 2017-07-09. Archived from the original on 2022-06-29. Retrieved 2023-04-15.
- ^ "Marco V and Vision 20/20 drop massive techno tune 'HU/NT'". Groove Cartel. 30 January 2021. Archived from the original on 23 April 2023. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
External links
edit- Marco V discography at Discogs
- Official site