Early career (2001–2006) Influenced by
Duran Duran,
Pet Shop Boys and
Kraftwerk Mark Norman's
Enigma influence created their personal style. Mark Norman signed to
Black Hole Recordings on
Tiësto’s own
Magik Muzik label, original tracks like
"Stream" have been featured on Tiësto's
Another Day at the Office DVD. The talent of Mark Norman has led them to be signed to
Tiësto's label,
Black Hole Recordings. They have also had their tracks heavily playlisted by big name DJ's including Rush during Tiësto In Concert. Norman Lenden played with Cor Fijneman at
Trance Energy 2006 which represented the finale of his 80 Days Around the World Tour. He played at
Trance Energy 2007. Mark Norman have also DJed at an invitational concert of "
ATB In Concert 2", which was a concert organized by
ATB that was held in
Poznań. Since their relationship with the label, Mark Norman also have been selected as two of the not so many artists who get to mix the globally renowned
"In Trance We Trust" series. As their popularity grew, Mark Norman received "The Frysian Pop Award" in the
Netherlands for services to
dance music, to prove their strength in the genre, they joined a classical orchestra and created a unique project. In 2006 after releasing various singles, they released their artist album
"Synchronicity" which received good publicity by international press. To commemorate their success with the album they began a world tour
"80 Days Around The World", which was described as one of the most unusual concepts of 2006 by the Netherlands' most leading magazines, they also played together with
Enrique Iglesias at the famous Nikki Beach. The 80 Days World Tour took place with Cor Fijneman on a trip to 20 countries with 35 dates scheduled. They were also awarded The Frysian Pop Award in the
Netherlands.
Colours (2007–Present) During 2007 Mark Norman finished their second artist album, collaborating with
JES from Motorcycle and Celine Frewer. The album named
"Colours" shows a more
electronic house music feel as their style has changed through time, but keeping their fans satisfied with
progressive trance and
dance music. The first release from the album was
"Colour My Eyes" which had gained already massive success as it was presented by Tiësto in his
DJ Mix compilation of
In Search of Sunrise 5: Los Angeles. Mark Norman’s management
"Global Twist Music" has begun the preparation for a grand world tour, supported by V Media Creative, alongside
"Black Hole Recordings". ==Discography==