Update: All new music is at https://synthoelectro.bandcamp.com/
Latest blog and happenings https://studiosynthoelectro.wordpress.com/
Be sure to check @almark_archives for any songs that might be missing, I am moving older songs there to make room for new. 
Every artist has a story.
We begin in the summer of 1998, when Almark discovered that he could create music on computer by using the free program, Fasttracker II. This opened a whole new world of music, coming from being a guitarist since 6 years before. In 2000 he started his Experimental journey into places unknown. The music was Industrial-based, Electronic and Abstract. Not knowing how to make Electronic, he made his own; daring to break boundries and do something strange and unique. Soon after, moving to Cooledit Pro and purchased keyboard and hardware from a friend; thus giving him more creative ideas.  in the years to come, eventually leading down the path of avant-garde and other forms. ​
 
 
Born 1977 in Tulsa, OK. Almark came from a life of music, music around the home every day, growing up to the 80s, Synthpop, Classical, Hits, MTV, VH1, movie soundtracks and television. During the late 90s his music likes changed to Electronic mostly. Being influenced by Industrial, EBM, Goth, Darkwave, Post-punk, Synthpop, DnB, Ambient, Techno, Ninjatune, Retro and synth music; and these are just a few. In 2000 the influence further shifted to the Aussie group 'Severed Heads.' aka Tom Ellard. Today the driving force comes from the influence of life, the heart of music and still the continued joy of pure experimentation. He manipulates his world till he is happy with it; while storing his influences in a box when he needs them.
 
The music is passionate, creative, inventive; while always seeking a new sound and personality. It continues to remain unique in a world of familar genres. Almark's music finds it's own way through the darkness while reaching otherworldly landscapes; much like a artist paints a picture. Sometimes the music is moody, and sometimes it is melodic.
 
With keyboard controller, various software, Ableton live and imagination, he composes, mixes, masters and produces his  music in a growing world of DJ's and beat makers. The music is unique, weird, abstract, beat-driven, sample-based, cinematic, melodic and even avant-garde.

This is the archive profile of Almark, including songs pre-2006 and above.
Original profile and new songs at @thaolen

Born in the north of the United Kingdom, I started playing when I was young.
The music I create now is mainly electronic, covering many styles. Ambient, electronic, dance and experimental styles. My influences? There are so many, to be honest. Everything from classical, electronic and dance to more experimental. The more obvious are German experimental electronic artists and a lot of well-known ambient musicians.
My inspirations are taken from the people I love and trust. It’s with their understanding and help that I am able to create music.
I was trained classically, but have been experimenting with electronics since the late 70’s,
There are some of my albums here:
https://petroglyphivanblack.wordpress.com/releases/
And also  here:
http://breathecompilations.org/?s=ivan+black
And yet more here:
https://ivanblack.bandcamp.com/music
There is also always a selection of both free to download and examples of my work here:
https://soundcloud.com/ivan-black

Almark archives is following