With a helping hand from his friend Paul Moelands (aka Re:locate) he started to produce his first trance tracks. His background in classical piano music proved to be a great benefit here. It wasn't until graduation year at the University of Tilburg that Mark started to put more time and effort into producing and soon after his first release was a fact. After hearing his music, record label Basic Beat signed ‘Freak Electrique’ and ‘Techmatic’. 'Freak Electrique ' was also featured on Riley and Durrant's mix compilation 'A Quest For Trance 2'. That’s where the ball got rolling!
After releasing a collaboration with Def Tactical and a Project 6 E.P at Five AM Records it was time for the next M6 release called ‘Destination 6’. It was chosen ‘Tune of the Week’ on Armin van Buuren’s radioshow ‘A State Of Trance’ and got supported by the biggest names on the planet. From that point on a lot of doors opened for Mark. The next M6 single was signed at Armada. ‘Fade 2 Black’ was, once again, selected ‘Tune of the Week’ on ASOT. An incredible accomplishment in such a short period of time. It’s safe to say that Mark is one of the fastest rising stars in trance music.
Mark’s tracks are now being released on Armada, Blackhole Recordings and Fektive and have been played by top jocks like Tiësto, Ferry Corsten, Armin van Buuren, Paul van Dyk, Judge Jules, Gareth Emery, Markus Schulz, and many many more. He’s also done remixes for producers like Mike Foyle, Re:locate and W&W. And the requests keep coming in by the dozen.
While he’s spending a lot of time in the studio, Mark also hosts his monthly radio show ‘Solid Sounds’ at worldwide internet broadcasters Danceradio.gr and Puresounds.fm. Dj bookings are also coming in steadily and his international DJ career started of with a bang at the Trance Gate event in Italy! It’s clear that Mark has a great future ahead of him.
Paradise Lost
M6 Lyrics
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Lost Paradise
Paradise Lost
(1) Claws of death, grips my life
Empty my mind and my knowledge is deceased
Mindless and dumb, instinct gone.
(2) Running in circles
(3) Blinding, running through the eternal maze
Surrounded by people the same
Not knowing this place as the darkness falls above...
Will we ever see the sun deteriorate away?
(4) Feelings disappear
Your eyes stare blank
Another world to greet
Life now ends...
(Repeat verses 2 + 3)
The song "Paradise Lost" by M6 captures a sense of despair and confusion. The first verse describes a feeling of being trapped by death's hold, with the singer's mind and knowledge disappearing as they become more and more instinctual. The second verse adds to the sense of disorientation, with the singer running in circles and having no idea where they are headed. The third verse expands the setting to a maze, with the singer surrounded by others who are as lost as they are. The darkness that falls seems to imply that they will never find a way out. The fourth verse brings a final sense of resignation, as the singer's feelings disappear and their life ends.
Overall, the song seems to be about an existential crisis, a period of feeling completely uncertain and powerless in the face of an overwhelming world. It speaks to a feeling of being lost, and never really finding one's way. The sense of despair is palpable, but there is also a sense of shared experience, with the singer surrounded by others who are similarly lost. Ultimately, however, the song seems to suggest that there is no escape, no real hope for finding a way out of the darkness.
Line by Line Meaning
Claws of death, grips my life
The fear of death is controlling my life and I feel powerless.
Empty my mind and my knowledge is deceased
I am so consumed with fear that my mind is empty and I can't think straight.
Mindless and dumb, instinct gone.
I am so overwhelmed by my fear that I am no longer capable of rational thought.
Running in circles
I feel lost and directionless, unsure of what to do next.
Not knowing where my fate lies...
I am uncertain about my future and what will happen to me.
Blinding, running through the eternal maze
I feel like I am blindly stumbling through life with no clear path or direction.
Surrounded by people the same
I feel like everyone around me is just as lost and directionless as I am.
Not knowing this place as the darkness falls above...
I feel like I am lost in a dark and unknown place, with no way out.
Will we ever see the sun deteriorate away?
I am questioning whether there is any hope for a better future, or if everything will just continue to get worse.
Feelings disappear
I am so overwhelmed by fear and uncertainty that I am unable to connect with my emotions.
Your eyes stare blank
I feel disconnected from the people around me, as if I am no longer able to connect with them emotionally.
Another world to greet
I feel like I am stuck in a dark and hopeless place, with no way out.
Life now ends...
I feel like my life is over, or at least that it will never be the same again.
Writer(s): Mark Sixma
Contributed by Micah E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.