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Also known as Marcus Füreder

Austrian musician, producer and DJ

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
Austria
Active from
1974-11-27
electro swingelectronichousenu jazztrip hop

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1,184,139
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nu-jazzelectronicdowntempoloungejazz

During the '90s, Marcus Füreder DJ'd in nightclubs, which led to production and label operation. Under the name Plasma, he released the 2001 album Shadow Kingdom on his Bushido label. A few years later, the Austrian first used the new and more lasting alias Parov Stelar, the name credited with an impressive quantity of recordings released during the 2000s and 2010s, primarily on his Etage Noir label. His "electro swing" sound, enhanced with clever sampling <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/Paro

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Key facts

Born
Marcus Füreder , ( 1974-11-27 ) 27 November 1974 (age 51) , Linz , Austria
Genres
Electro swing house
Occupations
Composer record producer disc jockey visual artist
Years active
1998–present
Label
Etage Noir
Website
www .parovstelar .com

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Gender
male
Citizenship
Austria
Place of birth
Linz
Occupation
composer
Languages spoken
German
Official website
www.parovstelar.com
Image
Parov Stelar 2024 (c) Tanja Schalling (cropped).jpg
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date of birth
1974-11-27
Commons category
Parov Stelar
start of work period
1998-00-00
social media followers
29807
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Encyclopedic overview

Marcus Füreder (born 27 November 1974), known professionally as Parov Stelar, is an Austrian music producer and DJ. He is considered a pioneer of electro swing and is one of the most internationally successful artists from Austria. In addition to his music, he is also known for his visual artwork, which has been shown in numerous galleries and exhibitions.

His musical style blends electronic music with elements of jazz, swing, and blues, characterized by a fusion of modern beats, vintage sounds, and distinctive brass sections. Many of his tracks have been used in films, commercials, and TV series, and remain in demand worldwide.

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