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Mark Bowman

About Me

Mark Bowman is a Producer, Pianist, Vocalist and an overall Performer After taking lessons in trumpet from the age of 10, he progressed onto keyboards being tutored with a classical approach and never looked back.Experimenting with different synth sounds & computer technology as a teenager, the of production happened instantly. Whilst studying for his degree in Commercial Music, he specialised primarily in sound production through the 2nd & 3rd years of the course, which left him with a vast amount of studio techniques. However he is just as much the performer as he is the producer after studying different styles of music such as Classical, popular music, musical theatre, Jazz, World Music and many more. He has also been singing for over 7 years and has learnt many different vocal techniques from his training. He has been taught by several different vocal tutors such as Simon Foster who has worked with Artists like George Michael, Melanie C, Geri Halliwell & Daniel Bedingfield. Mark has had a wide range of experience of performing to different types of audiences with a range of venues from smoky pubs to Canterbury Cathedral, open air festivals to theatres and Abbey’s to Arts Centres.He has also worked as a backup and lead vocalist in many bands and ensembles such as *Fusion Funk *Vocal Acapella *Barbershop *Function Bands *80’s band Wang Chung on numerous occasions (number 1 hits such as “Dance Hall Days” & “To Live & Die in LA”)Mark is also a signed artist to New York Based label & production company Don E Productions which is set to gain him success, with them snapping up his own material such as “Misled” featuring his songwriting partner and Country singer ,Sarah Lucy Dole. As well as focussing on his own career, Mark has also worked for C3U records in Promotions & Media to help promote other artists. he is also a well respected Vocal Coach which again means he plays an important part in developing budding musicians.His previous places of study also include City College Norwich on a BTEC ND Popular Music, Brighton Institute of Modern Music for a specialist vocal course and he briefly attended a Music Technology course at The Brit Academy of New Music (formerly known as Access to Music). Watch out for Mark Bowman in the near future with his Acoustic trio, Human League tribute act “The Human Race” and a Pop Album to be released soon. The pop-dance single “Stay With Me” featuring Stephanie Gardiner is on iTunes now!
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My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 12/10/2006
Band Members: Mark Bowman - Producer/Sequencer/Arranger/Mixer/Creator/Composer/Singer/Pi ano Player.Various Other Vocalists/Performers from College or University
Influences:

Sounds Like: "1982 Ninja" - Instrumental Track (C) Mark Bowman 2006"Scarred My Soul" - featuring Charlie McClean (C) Mark Bowman 2006"Stay With Me" - featuring Charlie McClean (on recording) (C) Mark Bowman 2004 (Live Performance Vocals from 2006 - Marianne Rhodes)
Record Label: Don E Productions
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

The Guardian Article.

Hi Guys!After my few months of getting myself together, I am back!I am now working for Pie Factory Music / The Music Business School as a Workshop Leader as my main Job, PLI Entertainment as an Agent ...
Posted by on Fri, 10 Apr 2009 11:39:00 GMT

"Moving On" featuring Marianne Rhodes OUT NOW!

Hi Guys!New single "Moving On" featuring Marianne Rhodes is out now on iTunes!If you love 90's Trance, Sash or General Pop-Dance, then I have been told this will fill your musical hunger!Please listen...
Posted by on Fri, 28 Nov 2008 12:55:00 GMT

BBC Radio Kent - Friday 7th November 2008

Hi Guys.Please go to www.bbc.co.uk/radiokent and hit the unsigned link to hear the podcast of last weeks show. Phil Harrison featured 2 of my songs out of the 3 that was played on the show.You will ne...
Posted by on Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:25:00 GMT

Services Available - ABOUT ME

I have just finished my Commercial Music degree at Canterbury Christ Church University and class myself as a professional within my specialist areas.I have specialised primarily in sound production th...
Posted by on Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:29:00 GMT

"Stay With Me" Out Now in UK!

The debut dance single "Stay With Me" (featuring Stephanie Gardner) is OUT NOW! Click on the link below to download the track for £0.79! Available in the US at www.amazonmp3.com. Watch out for it in...
Posted by on Sun, 13 Jul 2008 15:30:00 GMT

Debut iTunes Release 20th June 2008 "Stay With Me"

Check out the Debut single "Stay With Me" featuring Stephanie Gardiner. Due for iTunes release on Friday 20th June 2008 and is available to download for £0.79.Go to www.myspace.com/markbowmanestreette...
Posted by on Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:23:00 GMT

Don E Productions, End of Uni & iTunes!

Hi Guys,just to give you an update on what has been going on!Well, in the past few months I have signed a deal with American Based Production company & label Don E Productions and am working on old an...
Posted by on Thu, 29 May 2008 11:15:00 GMT

******NEW TRACK "UMBRELLA"******

Hi Guys,New track on profile - Rhianna's "Umbrella" featuring Marianne Rhodes on lead vocals and Alex Hills on Guitar.This is all being used for my final studio project at uni.Have a listen, the dance...
Posted by on Tue, 12 Feb 2008 03:10:00 GMT

"High School Musical 2007" @ Gulbenkian Theatre Canterbury

Well after a tiring few weeks, Myself (Keyboard 2) , Paul (Keyboards 1 & MD) , Alec (Bass) , Lex (Drums) & Louie (Guitar) completed our 5th & final band performance for "High School M...
Posted by on Mon, 10 Sep 2007 12:39:00 GMT

Toccata & Fugue

Yo People!Just uploaded another classical/experimental track I produced & sequenced a few years ago - Bach's Toccata & Fugue in D Minor.Give it a listen and let me know what you think!PeaceMar...
Posted by on Sun, 25 Feb 2007 02:39:00 GMT