D. Mark Owen is a seasoned pianist/keyboardist, producer, mix engineer, arranger, and proprietor of his own innovatively designed studio. Formerly based in Las Vegas, Owen spent 13 years as the Associate Conductor of Cirque Du Soleil’s mammoth production KÁ. He is the driving force of the pop group Cryptic Cadet along with Cameron Tyler and electric bass giant Tim Lefebvre which released the 2021 album Disconnected featuring vocalist Olivia Rubini, and recently released their newest full length album Terminus, featuring Michael Landau , Lyle Workman, Will Champlin, and Lucy Woodward. Owen has also released the largely one-man album Respite on Blue Canoe Records, connecting sparkling acoustic piano, lush synth pads and intriguing harmonies to clear and expressive melodic lines, grounded in a percussive groove sensibility. The result is a set of original instrumental pieces with ample tonal and thematic sophistication, engaging melodies and richly contrasting moods.…

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D. Mark Owen is a seasoned pianist/keyboardist, producer, mix engineer, arranger, and proprietor of his own innovatively designed studio. Formerly based in Las Vegas, Owen spent 13 years as the Associate Conductor of Cirque Du Soleil’s mammoth production KÁ. He is the driving force of the pop group Cryptic Cadet along with Cameron Tyler and electric bass giant Tim Lefebvre which released the 2021 album Disconnected featuring vocalist Olivia Rubini, and recently released their newest full length album Terminus, featuring Michael Landau , Lyle Workman, Will Champlin, and Lucy Woodward. Owen has also released the largely one-man album Respite on Blue Canoe Records, connecting sparkling acoustic piano, lush synth pads and intriguing harmonies to clear and expressive melodic lines, grounded in a percussive groove sensibility. The result is a set of original instrumental pieces with ample tonal and thematic sophistication, engaging melodies and richly contrasting moods.…

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D. Mark Owen is a seasoned pianist/keyboardist, producer, mix engineer, arranger, and proprietor of his own innovatively designed studio. Formerly based in Las Vegas, Owen spent 13 years as the Associate Conductor of Cirque Du Soleil’s mammoth production KÁ. He is the driving force of the pop group Cryptic Cadet along with Cameron Tyler and electric bass giant Tim Lefebvre which released the 2021 album Disconnected featuring vocalist Olivia Rubini, and recently released their newest full length album Terminus, featuring Michael Landau , Lyle Workman, Will Champlin, and Lucy Woodward. Owen has also released the largely one-man album Respite on Blue Canoe Records, connecting sparkling acoustic piano, lush synth pads and intriguing harmonies to clear and expressive melodic lines, grounded in a percussive groove sensibility. The result is a set of original instrumental pieces with ample tonal and thematic sophistication, engaging melodies and richly contrasting moods.

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Work Experience

Associate Conductor at KA by Cirque du Soleil
October 10, 2011 - August 26, 2024
Performed and/or conducted 10 shows weekly. Responsible for Ableton based playback system. Management liaison in conductor’s absence. Responsible for managing a team of 6 musicians as well as interdepartmental communication for the largest production show in the world. Produced and arranged supplemental music for the show when needed.
Producer/Mix Engineer/Mastering Engineer/Keyboardist/Programmer - ; Las Vegas, NV — 2018-2020 at Nonebody Productions
December 31, 2017 - August 8, 2024
Co-Owner of Nonebody Productions, a freelance studio/production team that was widely recognized in Las Vegas. Headed the production of multiple full length albums. Responsible for all keyboards, bass, programming, arranging, vocal arranging, production, engineering, mixing, and mastering.
Producer/Mix Engineer/Mastering Engineer at Citywalk Studios
September 1, 2004 - October 11, 2011
Managed and operated a commercial recording facility. Recorded, produced, composed, mixed, and mastered all styles of music. Composed and produced commissioned works under deadline. Responsible for hiring musicians and managing sessions for clients while engineering and playing on these same sessions. Delivered product for TV and radio spots under deadline.
Music Director at Legends in Concert
March 1, 1997 - October 11, 2011
Performed 12 shows a week. Responsible for music, arrangements, hiring and management of multiple musicians. Management and interdepartmental liaison.

Education

Bachelor of Music at Berklee College of Music
September 1, 1986 - May 5, 1990
Cum Laude graduate

Qualifications

Associate Conductor for Cirque du Soleil's KA at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas
October 11, 2011 - August 28, 2024
Associate Conductor, maintained Ableton Live playback systems for the largest production show in the world, composed and produced music for the show upon request.

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services