Electric violinist Markūs Mars captivates audiences worldwide with live compositions and an innovative fusion of ambient, minimal, world, classical, and experimental music genres. As a sound artist committed to pushing the boundaries of the status quo, Markūs gained recognition for their Zen-sational live-looping performances and eclectic sound design. Exploring the middle way, Markūs Mars dedicates their sound art to co-creating fairness through awareness by thinking things through for a more sustainable present moment and livable future in our shared reality.
Markūs Mars is a boundary-pushing electric violinist, live looping artist, and sound-guided meditation facilitator known for redefining soundscapes. Originating from the Austrian Alps, Markūs's musical journey spans classical violin training to a diverse exploration of jazz, rock, blues, and electronica.
In the early 2000s, Markūs fused their love for electronic music with mastering the electric violin, creating a distinctive style characterized by percussive beats generated on the violin's body. Under the alter ego Son of Mars and as part of the award-winning progressive rock IDM duo Fatmagic, Markūs achieved notable success with multiple albums and international tours.
In 2015, Markūs found inspiration in the volcanic landscapes of Hawai'i Island, embarking on a transformative journey of musical exploration. Embracing live composition and minimalism, Markūs crafts intricate symphonies in real-time performances, inviting listeners on a metamorphic musical journey.
Beyond music, Markūs is a student of Buddhism and founder of Audible Peace™, a choice awareness meditation practice fostering harmony and mindfulness. Continually pushing boundaries and breaking barriers, Markūs's eclectic sound designs and live-looping performances resonate with audiences worldwide.
Markūs Mars redefines the boundaries of sonic expression with a distinctive style that merges minimalism, world fusion, jazz, and psychedelic sounds. Composing entire concerts from scratch without prerecorded elements, Markūs's performances are a symphonic journey of live-looping mastery. Markūs crafts sonic alchemy in real-time compositions, summoning symphonies from silence with an innovative approach to electric violin performance. Each performance is a transcendental experience, inviting listeners to embark on a journey of auditory exploration.
Markūs Mars (born 1980) | Ayahuasca, 2023 | Live Composition on 5-string Electric Violin, Cajon, Didjeribone | 4 Songs, 1 hour 4 minutes | Hamakua Coast, Hawai'i | UPC 198025674457 | Ⓟ Markūs Mars
