Marco V

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Marco V
Marco V in 2010
Marco V in 2010
Background information
Birth nameMarco Verkuylen
Also known asMarco V, Collusion, Vision 20/20
Born (1967-04-03) 3 April 1967 (age 57)[citation needed]
OriginNetherlands[1]
GenresTech trance, electro house, big room house, progressive house
Occupation(s)Record producer, DJ[1]
Years active1991 - Present
LabelsTAO Recordings, Flamingo Recordings, Spinnin' Records, Incharge, Revealed Recordings
Websitemarcov.nl

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]

Career[edit]

Marco 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]

Marco V at Trance Energy in 2008

Discography[edit]

Albums[edit]

Title Release date Notes
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]

  1. ^ a b c d e Kellman, Andy. "Marco V. Biography". Allmusic. Archived from the original on 2023-04-19. Retrieved 2023-04-18.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ "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.
  5. ^ "Premiere: Marco V – Energy of Love". We Rave You. 2016-07-01. Archived from the original on 2023-04-15. Retrieved 2023-04-15.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ "Astrix | Top 100 DJs 2008". DJMag.com. Archived from the original on 2023-04-15. Retrieved 2023-04-15.
  8. ^ "Marco V | Top 100 DJs 2009". DJMag.com. Archived from the original on 2023-04-15. Retrieved 2023-04-15.
  9. ^ a b c d "Marco V Biography". Resident Advisor. Archived from the original on 19 April 2023. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
  10. ^ "Combi: Nations, Vol. 3". Allmusic. Archived from the original on 2023-04-18. Retrieved 2023-04-18.
  11. ^ a b "MARCO V SINGLES". Official Charts. Archived from the original on 18 April 2023. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
  12. ^ "Premiere: Marco V - Simulated (Bas Amro Remix)". 2017-07-09. Archived from the original on 2022-06-29. Retrieved 2023-04-15.
  13. ^ "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.

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