Mark Summers

This article is about the record producer. For the American television personality, see Marc Summers. For the Australian rules footballer, see Mark Summers (footballer). For the UK Casting Director, see Mark Summers (Casting Director).

Mark Summers is the CEO, Sample Replay Producer, Sound Engineer and Music Producer of Scorccio Sample Replays, a division of Scorccio Records, a dance music company founded in the UK in 1996.^{[citation needed]}

First Recordings

Starting his musical career as a London club DJ at the age of 15 (playing Disco/Soul/Funk/Electro until a transition to House music in 1986), Mark Summers became a UK recording artist and studio engineer in 1989 with his involvement on the underground Rave track "Meltdown" by Quartz. Following a dispute over ownership and royalties of "Meltdown" between Summers and the other two Quartz members, Summers decided to release his own first solo work "Melt Your Body" - which was moderately based upon "Meltdown", made in retaliation by Summers after the dispute. By January 1990, "Melt Your Body" had outsold "Meltdown" by 3:1, it entered the UK top 100 sales chart, and in recognition of this Mark Summers was firmly established as a promising new UK dance music producer.

Due to big responses from playing his own tracks whilst DJ-ing, Summers signed a two-single deal with Island Records' offshoot urban dance label 4th & Broadway, in May 1990. The first single "Party Children" just missed the UK top 75,^[1] whereas the second single "Summers Magic" climbed up the UK chart to peak at number 17, in January 1991.^[1] "Summers Magic" gained instant recognition as the first ever dance track to heavily feature a sample of music from a children's TV theme tune, in this case it was the BBC's "The Magic Roundabout".

The Hardcore/Breakbeat/Techno ("Rave") driven kids' TV sampling phenomenon of "Summers Magic" seemingly provided inspiration for many other artists, including The Prodigy, releasing their first ever single "Charly". Before entering the UK national charts, the majority of Rave followers believed "Charly" was possibly the work of Mark Summers and his follow-up to "Summers Magic". The Prodigy's track eventually charted in July 1991, almost 7 months following the ground-breaking "Summers Magic". During 1991-93, Summers produced and remixed tracks mainly in the musical style first labeled "Hardcore", which later morphed itself into the breakbeat-driven music genre now commonly known as "Drum 'N Bass".

Artist Productions

Moving on from "Rave" and revisiting his preferred style of House music, Summers released 6 singles on the Hoochie Coochie label (1993–96) with fellow DJs Ben Howard and Dave Malone. During this time, he was hired as a sound engineer to work in the studios of Air Lyndhurst/Chrysalis Music (now Air Studios), co-owned by The Beatles producer Sir George Martin. Summers became the head studio producer within less than 3 months. He went on to produce and remix Chrysalis Music artists, and also for the offshoot dance label Tuchwood Records, co-owned by DJ-producer Dave Lee (Joey Negro). By the end of 1995, Summers had gained an immense sound production status to add to his post-DJ and dance artist qualifications, including recording and production work with notable artists such as Malcolm McLaren, Mica Paris, Jocelyn Brown, Aphex Twin and Kylie Minogue, amongst many others. Summers worked within various (mainly dance) music styles and genres, from R&B to House, Trance to Drum 'N Bass and even Pop/Rock, using his extensive DJ experience as the basis for his knowledge and technical skills acquired from Air Studios in different types of music production.

Scorccio Records

Inspired by 70s Disco, 80s Hip Hop and 90s House music, Mark Summers launched his own label, Scorccio Records, in 1996, with releases that combined elements of all 3 dance genres from those past 3 decades. The first release was the disco rapped "Inferno" - under Mark's pseudonym Souvlaki. "Inferno" reached top 20 in the UK national chart via the PolyGram offshoot label Wonderboy (coincidentally, it was also their 1st single release), and "Inferno" also appeared on the 1.5 million selling Ministry Of Sound "Annual 2" album mixed by Boy George, becoming a worldwide hit via international licensing. Using the label credit of "Scorccio Remix", the mixing skills and popularity of the "fired-up sound" Mark Summers produced instantly pushed JT Playaz to a UK number 1 dance chart position with "Just Playin", and the follow-up "Let's Get Down". Major label remix work followed, including remixes for Perfecto, Warner Brothers, EMI, Telstar and Universal. Success from the release of over 40 Scorccio tracks and remixes on various dance compilations and singles created a huge fan base for Scorccio, most notably in Japan. Key to success was Mark Summers using up to 10 different pseudonyms for his artist name, one of the most popular and often used being Ultimate Heights.

Sample Replays

The Scorccio release of "Inferno" in July 1996 originally featured a sample of Dan Hartman's "Relight My Fire", which Summers was told by PolyGram (prior to their release) that the sample either had to be replayed, or that he should pay for the mechanical sample clearance ($15,000 USD). Avoiding financial loss, Summers decided to replay the sample, the first time he had ever undertaken such a challenge. Summers was determined to make the sample replay as close sounding as possible, and upon first hearing the replayed version PolyGram/Wonderboy believed Summers had simply re-EQ'd the original sample, until he played them all the separate stem parts to prove it had been fully recreated (including a 4 piece string section overdubbed numerous times). Since then, every Scorccio-related release has had replayed and/or revocalled samples.

Quickly establishing the world's first ever sample replay service, in 1996 Mark Summers took his venture into the next stage by working for a large number of major and independent music labels, DJs, producers and recording artists. Ministry of Sound, Defected, Positiva, Universal, Virgin, Sony-BMG (amongst others), soon became regular clients of Scorccio Sample Replays. In 2004, Positiva released "Lola's Theme" by the Shapeshifters, which featured a Scorccio replay of Johnnie Taylor's "What About My Love". The song went from being hugely popular in clubs to gaining a #1 national chart position in the UK, Italy and Germany, followed by a #1 spot on the U.S. Hot Airplay Charts. The following year (2005) saw Michael Gray's "The Weekend" reach UK #7, Italy #1, featuring distinctive keyboard riffs played by Mark (initially based upon a re-edited 1980's electro track). Other notable replays have included: "People Hold On", "Blue Monday", "Love to Love You Baby", "Love Sensation", and "One More Time".

In 2009 Mark Summers replayed "Street Player" (originally by Chicago) for the U.S. Billboard #2 hit "I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)" by Pitbull. The Scorccio replay of "Street Player" has since become the most successful usage of any sample replay in history, due to the number of sales and media plays of the Pitbull song world-wide. With over 175,000,000 hits on YouTube, the song is now ranked as the 3rd most viewed electronic dance music video in history. Another successful sample recreation in March 2010 was produced for the UK chart #3 artist Professor Green, with "I Need You Tonight" (Virgin) featuring a Scorccio sample replay of the 1987 INXS hit song "Need You Tonight".

As of August 2011, there are currently almost 600 sample replays produced by Mark Summers via his Scorccio Sample Replay company. Studios in New York, Barcelona and London are all connected to the Scorccio business, providing male and female vocalists, rappers, spoken voice artists and musicians for any type of musical genre or recording style required. In a music industry poll, Scorccio was voted #1 for outstanding service and the leader in the field of sample replays.

Discography

Singles

• 1989 "Melt Your Body" - Mark Summers : (SMR / Hillbilly House, U.S.)
• 1990 "Party Children / Wicked In Mombassa" - Mark Summers : (4th & Broadway)
• 1990 "Bass / Confused About?" - Next Century : (Next Century)
• 1990 "The Force" - 50K : (white label)
• 1991 "Summers Magic" - Mark Summers : (4th & Broadway)
• 1991 "Don't Cha Know" - Niteflyte : (Desire)
• 1993 "Overdubb EP" - Unit-E : (Contagious)
• 1993 "Eruption / Ruffplate" - Overdubb : (Impact)
• 1994 "Keep It Coming" - Interface : (Tuch Wood)
• 1994 "CityBeats (Bassline Kickin')" - Hoochie Coochie : (Hoochie Coochie)
• 1995 "Make It Right" - Interface : (Slamm)
• 1995 "CityBeats (Bassline Kickin') Remixes" - Hoochie Coochie : (Hoochie Coochie)
• 1995 "Gonna Get Over" - - Hoochie Coochie : (Hoochie Coochie)
• 1996 "Make You Move" - Eastbase Boogie Boys : (Hoochie Coochie)
• 1996 "The Business Of Booginess" - Disco FX 1 : (Hoochie Coochie)
• 1996 "Inferno" - Souvlaki : (Polygram/Wonderboy)
• 1996 "Just Playin" - JT Playaz : (Telstar)
• 1997 "Friction" - Kornholio : (Scorccio)
• 1997 "Let's Get Down" - JT Playaz : (Telstar)
• 1997 "ADP Groove / Ultra Vibe" - Cappuccino / Kornholio : (Scorccio)
• 1998 "Disco High" - Ultimate Heights : (Scorccio)
• 1998 "My Time" - Souvlaki : (Polygram/Wonderboy)
• 1998 "Sunshine Day" - Freakkout : (Scorccio)
• 1998 "Total Recall" - Ultimate Heights : (Scorccio)
• 1998 "Go Round Again" - Starbeat 2000 : (Scorccio)
• 1998 "Fired Up Sound" - Ultimate Heights : (Scorccio)
• 1999 "Retro Fire" - Maxx 'N Cala : (Scorccio)
• 1999 "The Source" - Scorccio : (Scorccio)
• 1999 "Alright 2 Nite"- Ultimate Heights : (Scorccio)
• 1999 "Good Times" - Mighty High : (Rosenburg)
• 2000 "Highs Off U" - 4 Reeel : (Scorccio)
• 2000 "Drop The Vibe" - Ultimate Heights : (Scorccio)
• 2001 "Pump The Rhythm" - Ultimate Heights : (Scorccio)
• 2002 "Everybody 2 The Sun" - Ultimate Heights : (Scorccio)
• 2002 "U Feel It" - 4 Reeel : (Scorccio)
• 2002 "Jibaro" - ENV : (Scorccio)
• 2003 "What What" - High Five Kings : (Mash Up Recs)
• 2003 "Tonight" - High Five Kings : (Mash Up Recs)
• 2004 "On Fire" - 4 Reeel : (Scorccio)
• 2009 "Hella Good" - Scorccio : (Gallo Recs)

Remixes/Production

• 1989 "Meltdown" - Quartz : (ITM)
• 1991 "Feel The Music (x3 Mixes)" - Control : (CM)
• 1992 "Protein (Hardcore Innovator Remix)" - Sonic Experience 3: (Strictly Underground)
• 1992 "Classical In Motion" - Excel D : (Brainiak)
• 1993 "Here Again" - DGP : (Tuch Wood)
• 1993 "Whenever I Dream" - Twang Dynasty : (Tuch Wood)
• 1994 "Together We Can Learn" - Awa : (Tuch Wood)
• 1994 "Hacker / Auraya" - Repo : (Tuch Wood)
• 1995 "Generation X" - Kooky Ballerina : (Slamm)
• 1996 "Movin' Up Movin' On" - Mozaic : (Perfecto)
• 1997 "No Stoppin'" - Big Band Experience  : (Telstar)
• 1997 "Summerlove" - S-Connection : (Happy One, France)
• 1998 "Gonna Make Ya Move (Don't Stop)" - Pink : (Activ)
• 1998 "That's The Way" - X-Treme : (EMI. Italy)
• 1998 "On The Run" - Known Felons : (Playola)
• 1998 "We Come To Party" - N-Tyce : (Telstar)
• 1998 "Lift Me Up" - Jamestown : (Playola)
• 1999 "Everybody Dance" - X-Rated : (Scorccio)
• 1999 "I Believe" - Jamestown feat Jocelyn Brown : (Playola)
• 1999 "Treat Me Right" - TJ Flayerz : (Playola)
• 2000 "Love Sensation" - Loleatta Holloway : (Toshiba-EMI, Japan)
• 2000 "The Break" - Skybox : (Rosenburg)
• 2000 "Transambient" - Galaxy Beyond : (Addictive TV)
• 2001 "It Only Takes A Minute" - Tavares : (Toshiba-EMI, Japan)
• 2002 "As Long As I Got U" - Unknown : (Z Records)
• 2002 "Living On A Love" - WTP : (Scorccio)
• 2003 "Rhythm Is A Dancer" - Snap : (Ministry Of Sound, Germany)

Albums

• 2000 "Number One" - Billie Godfrey : (JVC, Japan)
• 2001 "Scorccio Super Hit Mix" : (Toshiba-EMI, Japan)
• 2003 "Exotica - Chill-Out Paradise Vol.1" : (Scorccio)
• 2008 "Dreamy" - Dreemtime : (Dreemtime)

Sample Replays

• Relight My Fire
• The Beat Goes On
• He's The Greatest Dancer
• Celebration
• Everybody Dance
• Let’s Go Round Again
• We Are Family
• One More Time (Chic)
• Car Wash
• Don't You Want Me
• Glow Of Love
• Planet Rock
• Changeling
• Wordy Rappinghood
• Snakecharmer
• We Do It
• ET Boogie
• Unknown (126bpm Disco)
• Straight Ahead
• Wheel Me Out
• Deep In Vogue Dub
• Wasting My Love
• Unknown (127bpm Detroit Techno)
• Unknown (129bpm Disco)
• It’s Like That
• Dance Lady Dance
• Sing It Back (Pastiche)
• With Or Without You (Pastiche)
• Mothership Reconnection
• Unknown (125bpm Detroit Techno)
• Nice 'N Soft
• Unknown (121bpm 80’s Funk)
• The Chase
• How To Be A Millionaire
• From Here To Eternity
• Just A Groove
• Taj Mahal
• Cathedrals
• What About My Love
• Volare
• Strawberry Letter 23
• Sunshine Paradise
• Things Can Only Get Better
• Salve Simpatia
• The Model
• You’re The Best
• Back At Ya
• This Beat Is Mine
• Wheel Me Out (Replay #2)
• Take Your Time Dub
• Shake Your Booty
• Suavemente
• Breaking Down
• Unknown (124bpm Funk)
• The Freak In Me
• Flashdance (What A Feeling)
• Coolie Dance
• Unknown (118bpm Conga Loop)
• Echo Beach
• Stand Up
• Talking In Your Sleep
• My Forbidden Lover
• I Won’t Let You Down
• Duff Beer
• Fire In The Sky
• Rhythm Of The Night
• Set Me Free
• American Pie
• Touch Me
• Don’t You Want My Love
• He's The Greatest Dancer (Replay #2)
• Let Me Be Your Fantasy
• Ready For Your Love
• Pata Pata
• Be Free With Your Love
• Whoomp (There It Is)
• Shining Song
• Hip Hop Hooray
• Push It
• I Like To Move It
• Come Back And Stay
• You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet
• Hey, St.Peter
• Ghostbusters
• Stay Around
• Apache
• Since U Been Gone
• Distancia
• Turn The Beat Around
• I’ll Be Ready (Baywatch Theme)
• Deeper Love
• IF (Better World)
• Vogue
• Love Sensation
• I Wanna Dance With Somebody
• Wear It Out
• Ring Of Ice
• Changing
• Is This Love
• Unknown (Rinder Loop)
• Everybody Sweat
• Prove Your Love
• Summerlove
• Crush On You
• Love To Love You Baby
• Ice Ice Baby
• Barefoot In The Head
• Devil’s Gun
• It’s Not Right (But It’s OK)
• Party All The Time
• Turn The Beat Around
• Something On Your Mind
• Like The Way I Do
• For You With Love
• Mr.Brightside
• Theme From “A Summer Place”
• I Want Your Love
• Twisted Nerve
• Superfreak
• Relax
• Magnum P.I.
• Rock And Roll Queen
• 4ever
• Your Love
• If I Can’t Have You
• I Can’t Let You Go
• You’re Not Alone
• Rapper’s Delight
• In The Ghetto
• Enola Gay
• She’s Like The Wind
• Turn The Beat Around
• Der Kommissar
• Can’t Fake The Feeling
• Sunshine
• Princess Diana Vocal
• Merengue
• In The Air Tonight
• Entre Dos Tierras
• Gotta Move
• Street Player (aka The Bomb)
• Ride Like The Wind
• Ma Quale Idea
• I Know You’re Out There Somewhere
• Happy Days
• Groove Is Great
• Summer On The Beach
• Cherish
• I Can Dream About You
• Urgent
• Here Without You
• People Hold On
• Don’t Bring Me Down
• Star
• Giddyap A Go-Go
• Summer Of ‘69
• Caliente Piano
• Strange Things Are Happening
• Thriller
• Main Theme
• I Wanna Know, Never Gonna Let You Go
• Fire
• Alright
• Everything She Wants
• Getting Away With It
• Fired Up
• What It Is
• Psychadelic
• Sambelo
• Together
• Oh God How Much I Love You
• Lady (You Bring Me Up)
• Love Attack
• Work It To the Bone
• There’s No Stopping Us
• I Feel Love
• Blue Monday
• Shimmy Shake
• Changes
• Papa’s Got A Brand New Pig Bag
• Blame It On The Boogie
• Jane Fonda Workout Vocal
• Bamboleo
• Les Fleur
• Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground)
• Husan (Bhangra Knights)
• Living From The Mind
• Hablando
• Unknown (138bpm Rock loop)
• One More Time (Daft Punk)
• I Kissed A Girl
• Lady Madonna
• Personal Jesus
• Under Pressure
• Africa
• Self Control
• Hold That Sucker Down
• Short Dick Man
• E Samba
• Windmills Of Your Mind
• All The Things She Said
• My Love Is Magic
• Animal
• Sandcastles
• Life In A Northern Town
• Age Of Love
• Ring Ring Ring
• Gypsy Woman
• Right In The Night
• Airport
• Viva La Vida
• My First Mistake (aka Needin' U sample)
• Misled
• Conga
• Kiss
• No One's Gonna Love You
• Can U Dance
• Who's Been Sleeping In My Bed
• Needin' U (Full length song)
• Street Player (Replay #2)
• Adivina
• The Calling
• Big Love
• So Real
• Doctorin' The Tardis
• I Can't Shake This Feeling
• Why Don't You Do Right
• Ride On Time
• Together In Electric Dreams
• Streetwave

(Note: despite this exhaustive list, not every track title from the total number of all known Scorccio sample replay productions are shown here. This is mainly due to some original titles being interpolated, which were consequently renamed with new/different track titles.)

References

1. ^ ^{a b} Mark Summers at chartstats.com

External links

• Mark Summers Discography at Discogs.com
• Scorccio Sample Replays website

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