Van Helden was born in Boston on February 17, 1970 to a Dutch-Indonesian father and a French-Lebanese mother, but travelled around the world as a child spending time in the Netherlands, Turkey and Italy, as his father was a member of the US Air Force. At the age of thirteen, he bought a drum machine and started DJing two years later.
He returned to Boston in 1988 but also moonlighted as a DJ in Boston clubs. He attended Boston University. He quit his legal review job in 1989 to work as a remixer/producer for Mega-Mixx Productions DJ Remix Service (co-founded by his long time manager, Neil Petricone) where he reworked and re-edited a number of club records for the DJ-only service, including Shawn Christopher's "Another Sleepless Night." He also took up an occupancy at 'The Loft', Boston's leading nightclub.
Mega-Mixx's success was short lived. Mismanagement brought the company to a halt in early 1991. Later that year, he and Petricone, along with founding A&R coordinator, Tony Zeoli, launched X-Mix Productions, a similar DJ Remix service, which still exists today (http://www.xmix.com). Catching the attention of legendary Strictly Rhythm and Nervous Records A&R guru, Glady Pizarro, in 1992 Van Helden released his first official single "Stay On My Mind" under the psuedonym Deep Creed, through Nervous Records.
He released "Move It To the Left" (credited to Sultans of Swing) in 1992 on the Strictly Rhythm label, which became a moderate club hit. His first track to make the Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart was "Witch Doktor" which made the top 5 in 1994.
The success of "Witch Doktor" led to opportunities to remix acts such as The Real McCoy ("Another Night", New Order ("Bizarre Love Triangle"), Blondie ("Atomic), Capella ("U Got To Know"), Lightning Seeds ("Jackie Lucky"), Deep Forest ("Marta's Song"), Jimmy Somerville ("Heartbeat"), Deee-Lite ("Dewdrops In The Garden") and Faithless ("Insomnia"). However, it was the "Professional Widow" remix that established him and became a dance hit around the world as well as a number one hit in the UK. Unfortunately, Van Helden did not receive a penny for this mix as he presented it uncommissioned, and thus was not entitled to compensation. However, it led to work remixing The Rolling Stones, Janet Jackson, Britney Spears and Puff Daddy as well as Daft Punk and the Sneaker Pimps, and adding to his reputation as one of the world's top house musicians.
Within dance music circles, Van Helden is widely credited for the introduction of the U.K. bred Speed Garage sound to the U.S. club scene with incredible set of remixes. The sound, identifiable by its deep bass subtones, long melodic breaks, and devestatingly hard hitting beats are exemplified in the following remixes beginning in 1995 with Jimmy Somerville "Heartbeat"; CJ Bolland's "Sugar Is Sweeter"; Faithless "Insomnia"; Tori Amos "Professional Widow"; Apollo 440 "Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Dub"; and Sneaker Pimps "Spin, Spin, Sugar."
"Cha Cha" was another top ten dance hit from his first album Old School Junkies released in 1996, along with "The Funk Phenomena". A greatest hits album appeared the next year followed by a breakbeat album later in 1997. "U Don't Know Me," a collaboration with vocalist Duane Harden from the album, "2 Futur 4 U," was a number two hit on the Billboard dance chart, a Number one in the UK and a top 20 single on the pop charts in Australia and Canada.
In 1000 UK #1 Hits by Jon Kutner and Spencer Leigh, Armand Van Helden explained, "You Don't Know Me was a perfect example of putting 2 simple things together, the beats from Jaydee's Plastic Dreams and a disco loop from Carrie Lucas."
Van Helden released the Killing Puritans album in 2000 which contained the dance hit "Koochy". His single "Why Can't You Spend Some Time" made the number 34 in the UK in 2001. His New York: A Mix Odyssey album released in 2004 produced two hits:
* "Hear my Name" reached number 7 on the Billboard dance chart, was top 30 on world and internet charts, made number 34 in the UK, and reached the top 40 in Australia; and
* "My My My" reached number 4 on the world internet charts, number 5 in the Belgian and Dutch charts, number 6 in Australia, number 15 in the UK and top 30 in the world dance charts.
In 2010 Van Helden teamed with A-Trak to form the duo Duck Sauce. They had an international smash hit with "Barbra Streisand," which used an ingenious sample from Boney M.
Into Your Eyes
Armand van Helden Lyrics
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When I look into your eyes I could love you to forever.
The lyrics of Armand van Helden's "Into Your Eyes" express a deep level of affection and adoration towards someone. The singer proclaims that just by gazing into the eyes of their loved one, they could love them for eternity. This sentiment is a romantic one, suggesting that the singer believes their love is so strong, it will never falter or fade away.
At the same time, the words also suggest a certain degree of vulnerability or uncertainty. The singer is overwhelmed by their feelings for this person, and they seem to acknowledge that even eternal love is not a fixed, guaranteed thing. The repetition of the phrase "into your eyes" feels almost like a chant, as if the singer is trying to channel their emotions through the act of looking directly at their lover.
Overall, the lyrics of "Into Your Eyes" are a powerful testament to the enduring nature of love. They capture both the joy and the fragility of romantic connection, and the way that even a simple gaze can hold so much meaning.
Line by Line Meaning
When I gaze deeply into your eyes
I feel such a strong connection that my love for you could last an infinite amount of time
I see a reflection of my soul within
I recognize a part of myself in you when I look into your eyes
The way you look at me ignites a fire
The intensity of your gaze fills me with passion and desire
A flame that burns with such desire
This fire inside me burns fiercely with longing and yearning for you
As I dream of you, I see your eyes
Even in my dreams, your eyes are so vivid and clear in my mind
Your gaze is a beacon that guides me
I feel drawn to you and guided towards you by the pure and powerful gaze in your eyes
A light that shines through darkened skies
In times of sadness or difficulty, your eyes shine like a guiding light, leading me to a place of comfort and safety
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JO CANG, ROBBIE TAYLOR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Trancefreak12
Last time I heard this track was in 2005 when I was 10 years old. I've been holding it in my memory since then, hoping that one day I would find it again. Today is a good day.
@bembelsehro7684
Me the Same Bro... But i was 19...
@musiCShow1
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@chistonebovec
I still saved my disk with that song... but I'm 19 years old now, but listened this song at early childhood.
@zencameron6697
SAME HERE
@TheFaceFlashers
same here 10 years old back in 2005
@simone673
They live.. and it still lives - one of the best party songs and music videos - ive got so many good memories with this one 🥲
@MrBoboFace
The little pose she did at the end was adorable. Awesome "They Live" parody. :-D
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