When you grow up in the middle of nowhere, with outdated radio options and just 2 hours of political TV a day, you can't do much but dream about the song you once heard on the beach, when a group of youngsters plugged in their stereo and blasted those sounds over the speakers. Then you get your hands on your first vinyl, bearing international significance. A few tapes follow, then CDs, and eventually a DVD collection, as international music becomes more accessible. Eventually, you escape completely as what was once your cultural heritage becomes foreign and distant. Without realizing it, you fall in love with the faraway cream of music, and all you want to do is the same—make it yours.
 

Marius has lived by that mantra his whole life, step by step building the song he dreamed about as a kid. He picked up the guitar at 15 and dove into the rush of the '70s, then slid through the '80s and '90s rock scene for a while, eventually finding blues as both inspiration and a perfect fit. But it wasn’t until he discovered the hidden gems of country music in his mid-20s that he knew this was a path he wouldn't be leaving anytime soon.
 

He ran a few bands back in Romania, focusing on original songs as a guitar player and singer, constantly learning from and being influenced by the amazing musicians around him. After a consistent break, he got back into the scene, playing cover gigs in Brussels to hone his craft. It was there that he met people who shared his passion for music, and who would soon become the Belgo Cowboys. They went through various stages and collaborated with many musicians, but eventually, Marius returned to his initial quest—writing and producing original songs, with the strong support of the Belgo Cowboys and real dear friends around them.
 

Marius is a single-release-driven musician. Being independent doesn't leave much room for large campaigns. Each song he creates is a message or feeling, one that can be appreciated on its own, without the context of an album. His drive is to craft songs that are both simple and complex, evoking emotions or states of mind in the listener. If he finds himself humming the song’s theme during the creative process, it’s the best sign that it might make it through the funnel. As he puts it: "Every second counts. Make sure not to waste it. If you do, you’ve lost the song." Lacking formal academic studies, Marius believes music is a whole experience, and as he shared, "Building songs takes intuition and feeling, above musical knowledge."

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Tell a friend, take a pause, get along, and feel good. Music is a gift to cherish and share.