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Mick Park is a British DJ, songwriter, and music producer from Coventry. He is known for his contributions to the electronic music scene, particularly as part of the DJ duo Parks & Wilson and the group Tilt.

Early Career and Formation of Parks & Wilson

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In 1990, Park co-founded the DJ duo Parks & Wilson with Mick Wilson. The duo became residents at The Eclipse, the first legally licensed all-night rave venue in the UK. Their performances alongside DJs like Sasha helped shape Park's interest in music production"Parks & Wilson Biography". Resident Advisor. Retrieved 2024-09-11.. In 1993, Park, Wilson, and producer John Graham formed the electronic music group Tilt"Parks & Wilson Discography". Discogs. Retrieved 2024-09-11..

Work with Tilt and Chart Success

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Tilt's first single, "I Dream", was released in 1996 on Perfecto Records, founded by Paul Oakenfold"Parks & Wilson AllMusic Profile". AllMusic. Retrieved 2024-09-11.. Tilt followed this release with other singles such as "My Spirit", "Places", and "Butterfly""Tracklist: Parks & Wilson BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix". 1001 Tracklists. Retrieved 2024-09-11.. They also collaborated with Paul van Dyk on the track "Rendezvous""BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix Tracklisting Archives". BBC Radio 1. Retrieved 2024-09-11.. The group signed with Hooj Choons, releasing "Invisible", which reached the UK Top 20"Tilt Discography". Discogs. Retrieved 2024-09-11.. Tilt also produced a cover of Robert Miles' track "Children" and released the Dark Science EP"Resonator Album Review". Decoded Magazine. 8 October 2014. Retrieved 2024-09-11.. By this period, the group had achieved seven UK charting singles"Official UK Charts". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 2024-09-11..

Collaborations and Group Changes

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In 1997, Park worked with Malcolm McLaren on "Lakme 'The Bell Song'", which received critical attention"Interview Mick Park". Skiddle. Retrieved 2024-09-11.. After John Graham left Tilt in 1999 to pursue a solo career, Park and Wilson continued producing music"Tilt Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 2024-09-11.. In 2002, Andy Moor joined Tilt, contributing to the release of the album Explorer on Lost Language, a subsidiary of Hooj Choons"Killahurtz – West On 27th Release". Discogs. Retrieved 2024-09-11..

Following Wilson and Moor's departures, Nic Britton rejoined Park in 2011, and the duo continued releasing music under the Tilt name. Notable releases during this time included "No Other Day", featuring Maria Nayler, and a re-release of "The World Doesn't Know" for Lost Language's 100th release"Tilt Artist Info". Metason. Retrieved 2024-09-11..

Radio Exposure and Remixes

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Parks & Wilson were featured on BBC Radio 1's Essential Mix in 2000 and again in 2002"RA News". Resident Advisor. Retrieved 2024-09-11.. Park has produced remixes for various artists, including Cosmos' "Take Me With You". He has worked with artists such as Ben Shaw, Sam Mollison, and [[Dominique Atkins Grace, releasing music on labels such as Black Hole Recordings, Perfecto Records, and Lost Language"Tip 133 Tilt". Decoded Magazine. 23 April 2014. Retrieved 2024-09-11..

Recent Work and Projects

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In 2014, Tilt released a Best Of album titled Stop The World Revolving"Synth Stories: Legendary Clubland Producers Tilt on Korg's Volca Keys". Mac Pro Video. Retrieved 2024-09-11.. This was followed by the release of the album Resonator, which charted on Beatport"Tilt Discography". Discogs. Retrieved 2024-09-11.. Park has also performed with Paul Oakenfold at venues including Ministry of Sound, Pacha, and Cream, and held a residency at Home, a nightclub in Leicester Square, London"Hooj Choons Release: Hooj 087". Hooj Choons. Retrieved 2024-09-11..

In 2017, Park collaborated with Ruby Turner on the track "Deeper In Love", which was released on Perfecto House Records"Interview: Tilt on Gear, DJing, and Dance Music's Resurgence". Mac Pro Video. Retrieved 2024-09-11.. In 2019, Tilt remixed U2's "Summer of Love", with further collaborations on remixes of U2's "Where the Streets Have No Name""Angry Skies (Tilt's Re-Activation Mix)". Apple Music. Retrieved 2024-09-11..

Guerilla Movement and Other Ventures

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In 2019, Park co-founded the record label and clothing brand Guerilla Movement with Nic Britton and Steven Wilkins"Tilt 30th Anniversary Tour". The Telegraph and Argus. Retrieved 2024-09-11.. Park also worked with hip-hop producer Dominic Owen on a project to benefit Help Bristol's Homeless"Interview Mick Park". Skiddle. Retrieved 2024-09-11..

Tilt continues to be active, with recent projects including the score for the film Wolflands and collaborations with artists such as Robbie Williams, Rowetta (Happy Mondays), and Inder Goldfinger"Tilt Artist Profile". The Audio DB. Retrieved 2024-09-11.. In 2023, Park, alongside Dominic Owen, produced a charity single. Tilt also worked on remixes for Japanese artist Lion Arkroyal, with an album scheduled for release in 2024"RA News". Resident Advisor. Retrieved 2024-09-11..

References

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"BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix Tracklisting Archives". BBC Radio 1. Retrieved 2024-09-11. "Prog house duo Parks & Wilson reform". DJ Mag. 15 July 2014. Retrieved 2024-09-11. "Parks & Wilson Discography". Discogs. Retrieved 2024-09-11. "Parks & Wilson Biography". Resident Advisor. Retrieved 2024-09-11. "Parks & Wilson AllMusic Profile". AllMusic. Retrieved 2024-09-11. "Parks & Wilson Tour Dates". Ents24. Retrieved 2024-09-11. "Tracklist: Parks & Wilson BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix". 1001 Tracklists. Retrieved 2024-09-11. "RA News". Resident Advisor. Retrieved 2024-09-11. "RA News". Resident Advisor. Retrieved 2024-09-11. "RA News". Resident Advisor. Retrieved 2024-09-11. "Killahurtz – West On 27th Release". Discogs. Retrieved 2024-09-11. "Tip 133 Tilt". Decoded Magazine. 23 April 2014. Retrieved 2024-09-11. "Tilt". Partyflock. 23 August 2018. Retrieved 2024-09-11. "Interview Mick Park". Skiddle. Retrieved 2024-09-11. "Trainer: Tilt". Mac Pro Video. Retrieved 2024-09-11. "Tilt Artist Profile". The Audio DB. Retrieved 2024-09-11. "Tilt 30th Anniversary Tour". The Telegraph and Argus. Retrieved 2024-09-11. "Summer of Love Interview with Tilt & Danny Stubbs". U2Songs. Retrieved 2024-09-11. "Tilt Artist Info". Metason. Retrieved 2024-09-11. "Tilt Discography". Music VF. Retrieved 2024-09-11. "Hooj Choons Release: Hooj 087". Hooj Choons. Retrieved 2024-09-11. "Synth Stories: Legendary Clubland Producers Tilt on Korg's Volca Keys". Mac Pro Video. Retrieved 2024-09-11. "Interview: Tilt on Gear, DJing, and Dance Music's Resurgence". Mac Pro Video. Retrieved 2024-09-11. "Angry Skies (Tilt's Re-Activation Mix)". Apple Music. Retrieved 2024-09-11. "Resonator Album Review". Decoded Magazine. 8 October 2014. Retrieved 2024-09-11. "Tilt Discography". Discogs. Retrieved 2024-09-11. "Tilt Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 2024-09-11. "Official UK Charts". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 2024-09-11. "Billboard Charts". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-09-11. "Tilt Discography". Discogs. Retrieved 2024-09-11.