Mark Plati is a New York–based musician, record producer, and songwriter, best known for his work in the 1990s with David Bowie.
Early life and education
Plati grew up in Aurora, Colorado.
He studied at Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music's audio technology program, and gained a bachelor's degree in telecommunications, an
Associate degree in audio technology and a
Academic minor in music.
Career
Upon graduating, Plati spent just over a year working at a recording studio in
Dallas, before moving to New York City, where he became a remixer and programmer at another recording studio. His first major booking was working with Prince at his
Paisley Park studio. He met
David Bowie by "happy accident" a short while later, the beginning of a fruitful partnership.
Plati co-produced Bowie's 1997
Earthling album.
Plati has worked with Spookey Ruben, The Cure, Duncan Sheik, Hooverphonic, Robbie Williams, Joey McIntyre, Dave Navarro, Lou Reed, Fleetwood Mac, Deee-Lite, and Natalie Imbruglia, Sam Moore, Bobbejaan Schoepen. He has also worked in France and Belgium with artists like Kyo, Louise Attaque, les Rita Mitsouko, Alain Bashung, Émilie Simon, Saule, Raphael, Axelle Red.
As of 2025, Plati is owner of Alice Michael Music Inc.
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