Marco V

Marco V
Marco V in 2010
Marco V in 2010
Background information
Also known asMarco V, Collusion, Vision 20/20
Born
Marco Verkuijlen

(1966-04-03) 3 April 1966 (age 60)
OriginNetherlands
GenresTech trance, electro house, big room house, progressive house
OccupationsRecord producer, DJ
Years active1991 - Present
LabelsTAO Recordings, Flamingo Recordings, Spinnin' Records, Incharge, Revealed Recordings
Websitemarcov.nl

Marco Verkuijlen (pronounced [ˈmɑrkoː vərˈkœylə(n)], born 3 April 1966 in Dinther), who performs under the name Marco V and alias Vision 20/20, is a Dutch electronic music DJ. He is considered to be a pioneer of tech trance and one of the most important trance artists.

Career

Marco V began his career in his teens as a DJ in Eindhoven, becoming well known in the local scene by the mid-1990s. 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. In 2004, DJ Mag ranked him as the 16th top DJ in the world, and he remained in the top 50 annually until 2009.

Marco V at Trance Energy in 2008

Discography

Albums

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)
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 Mix album
Combi:nations 2004 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 CD/DVD
Amnesia Vol. 2 2006 Mix CD
Combi:nations 2 October 2006
Combi:nations 3 2007 CD
Propaganda Pt. 1 2009
Propaganda Pt. 2 November 2009

Singles and extended plays

  • 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"
  • 2002: "Indicator"
  • 2002: "Simulated"
  • 2002: "Con:fusion Album Sampler Pt. 1"
  • 2003: "Con:fusion Album Sampler Pt. 2"
  • 2003: "C:/del*.mp3/ Solarize"
  • 2003: "Loops & Tings"
  • 2004/2005: "Loops & Tings (Relooped)" (vs Jens O)
  • 2005: "Automanual"
  • 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"
  • 2012: "Lotus" (with Doctors in Florence)
  • 2012: "Bash" (with Jochen Miller)
  • 2013: "Walhalla"
  • 2013: "Hypergenic Supersonic Futuristic Monophonic "
  • 2013: "Quake" (with Alex Guesta & Stefano Pain)
  • 2013: "Frozen Heart" (with Christian Burns)
  • 2013: "Bugabull"
  • 2013: "Naneo" (with Damian William)
  • 2013: "Saxonized"
  • 2013: "Waiting (For the End)" (featuring Marjula Retana)
  • 2013: "Sunset BLVD"
  • 2013: "Krezy"
  • 2014: "Back In The Jungle"
  • 2014: "Pegasus" (with Robin Riccio and Holl & Rush)
  • 2014: "MET"
  • 2014: "Jaguar" (with Thomas Newson)
  • 2014: "Chayton"
  • 2014: "Nashoba"
  • 2014: "Chogan" (with East & Young)
  • 2015: "Ngorongoro"
  • 2015: "Chikago"
  • 2015: "Squeezed" (with Brian Cross)
  • 2015: "We Will Be"
  • 2015: "Together" (with Thomas Newson) (featuring Rumors)
  • 2015: "My Trip"
  • 2015: "Africa" (with O.B)
  • 2015: "Tumbleweed" (with Thomas Newson)
  • 2016: "Thump" (with O.B)
  • 2016: "The Human Puzzle"
  • 2017: "Lost World Anthem 2017" (with Signum)
  • 2017: "Aranck"
  • 2021: "HU/NT"

References

  1. ↑ "Marco V on Apple Music". Apple Music - Web Player. Retrieved 2026-11-04.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 Kellman, Andy. "Marco V. Biography". Allmusic. Archived from the original on 2023-04-19. Retrieved 2023-04-18.
  3. ↑ 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.
  4. ↑ 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.
  5. ↑ "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.
  6. ↑ "Premiere: Marco V – Energy of Love". We Rave You. 2016-07-01. Archived from the original on 2023-04-15. Retrieved 2023-04-15.
  7. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Marco V Top 40 Hits". Dutch Top 40. Archived from the original on 18 April 2023. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
  8. ↑ "Astrix | Top 100 DJs 2008". DJMag.com. Archived from the original on 2023-04-15. Retrieved 2023-04-15.
  9. ↑ "Marco V | Top 100 DJs 2009". DJMag.com. Archived from the original on 2023-04-15. Retrieved 2023-04-15.
  10. 1 2 3 4 "Marco V Biography". Resident Advisor. Archived from the original on 19 April 2023. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
  11. ↑ "Combi: Nations, Vol. 3". Allmusic. Archived from the original on 2023-04-18. Retrieved 2023-04-18.
  12. 1 2 "MARCO V SINGLES". Official Charts. Archived from the original on 18 April 2023. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
  13. ↑ "Premiere: Marco V - Simulated (Bas Amro Remix)". 2017-07-09. Archived from the original on 2022-06-29. Retrieved 2023-04-15.
  14. ↑ "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.