Armik was born in Iran of Armenian descent. When he was just seven years old, he pawned his watch for a classical guitar, which he hid and practiced on in the basement. Formal music lessons followed and Armik completed a rigid instructional regimen in just two years. At 12, he was a professional recording artist. While his early career focused mostly on jazz, Armik discovered the beauty and passion of Flamenco while visiting and studying in Spain during the 1970s when he saw the legendary Paco de Lucia perform. Driven by a fire for the tradition that has defined his musical life ever since, the young musician immediately switched from his Jazz guitar for an in-depth journey to the heart of Spanish music.
He moved to Los Angeles to pursue this new direction, playing with other artists live and in the studio. By 1994 he released his solo debut album RAIN DANCER, a critical and commercial success that he followed with 1995's GYPSY FLAME. At this point, Armik's reputation as a performer and student of flamenco was such that expert Spanish luthier Pedro Maldonado created an instrument for him, the Rubia; Armik's 1996 album was recorded with, and named after it. The following year saw the release of MALAGA, and his fifth album, ISLA DEL SOL, appeared in 1999, followed by ROSAS DEL AMOR in the spring of 2001. 2002's LOST IN PARADISE was a sensual and elegant album that offered a slanted take on his traditional style. His releases have consistently reached top ten positions on Billboard’s Top Selling New Age Charts, and during the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece two tracks from Armik’s recordings were played during the floor exercises to accompany gymnast Daniela Sofronie of Romania.
Armik continues to blaze his Nuevo Flamenco virtuosity around the world as the owner of the Bolero Records imprint. As an artist and executive, his route to becoming a success was not all about making music as art, but in knowing what to do when THE big break comes your way. Armik’s approach to business is as skillful as his dexterous use of custom-made guitars and just as masterful.
Since its inception, all of Armik’s recordings on the Bolero Records imprint have charted above the top ten rung on the Billboard New Age ladder of success including the best selling debut, LOST IN PARADISE. The recording paints a lush landscape of a unique style Armik calls "Latin gypsy jazz," joyfully blending classic elements of rhumba, cha-cha, bolero, jazz, and, a bit of bossa nova. AMOR DE GUITARRA followed in 2002 followed by three top ten hits in 2004 – ROMANTIC DREAMS, TREASURES and his first recording featuring a piano performance titled PIANO NIGHTS.
2005 proved that lightning could strike twice in the same spot with CAFÉ ROMANTICO and MAR DE SUENOS both peaking at Number 4 on the Billboard New Age chart.
DESIRES – THE ROMANTIC COLLECTION, released in January of 2006, features Armik’s romantic muse on a canvas of hits culled from five chart-topping CDs. Its high contrast of rhythmic colors and diverse flamenco patterns, provide a lush, richly diverse collection of songs that beautifully detail Armik’s distinctive style and technique.
With MI PASIÓN, also released in 2006, Armik displays his musical genius once again with 11 songs that are subtler, richer, but equally charming and passionate in relaying Armik’s virtuosic guitar playing. GUITARRISTA, released in 2007, is yet another remarkable example of Armik’s guitar excellence and Nuevo Flamenco sophistication.
On BARCELONA (February 2008), Armik’s guitar virtuosity embodies the spirits of Spain and the Flamenco rhythms that echo throughout that country and around the world. Each song on this wonderful recording exemplifies Armik’s own unique sonic paths and musical visions, which consist of beautiful melodies, exciting musical tapestries and seductive harmonic and rhythmic counterpoint.
Dancing Shadows
Armik Lyrics
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I was chasing your direction
I was telling you no lies
And I was loving you
When the words you said
Baby, I lose my head
And in a world of people
There's only you and I
Can I hold you when you ain't even mine
Only you can see me through
I leave it up to you
Do it light, taking me through the night
Shadow dancing
Baby you do it right
Give me more, drag me across the floor
Shadow dancing
All this and nothing more
All that I need is just one moment in your arms
I was chasing your affection
I was doing you no harm
And I was loving you
Make it shine, make it rain
Baby I know my way
I need that sweet sensation
Of living in your love
I can't breath when you're away
It pulls me down
You are the question and the answer am I
Only you can see me through
I leave it up to you
Do it light, taking me through the night
Shadow dancing,
baby you do it right
Give me more, drag me across the floor
Shadow dancing
All this and nothing more
And in this world of people there's only you and I
There ain't nothing come between us in the end
How can I hold you when you ain't even mine
Only you can see me through
I leave it up to you
Do it light, taking me through the night
Shadow dancing
Baby you do it right
Give me more, drag me across the floor
Shadow dancing
All this and nothing more
In "Dancing Shadows" by Armik, the singer is deeply in love with someone and is describing how they feel when they are with them. The lyrics are full of passion and desire as the singer longs to be close to their lover. The song begins with the line "You got me looking at that heaven in your eyes," which suggests that the singer is completely captivated by their lover. The next line, "I was chasing your direction," indicates that the singer is actively pursuing the person they love. They are honest with their lover, telling them "no lies," and are deeply committed to them.
The chorus of the song refers to "shadow dancing," which could suggest that the couple is dancing together or that they are caught up in a dreamlike state. The chorus is full of energy and passion, describing the desire the singer has for their lover. The lines "Give me more, drag me across the floor / Shadow dancing" are particularly intense and suggest a powerful physical attraction between the two lovers. The song ends with the lines "How can I hold you when you ain't even mine / Only you can see me through / I leave it up to you," which shows that the singer is willing to wait and be patient for their love to be returned.
Line by Line Meaning
You got me looking at that heaven in your eyes
You have enraptured me so thoroughly that all I can see is bliss in your eyes
I was chasing your direction
I was trying to follow your lead
I was telling you no lies
I was being completely honest with you
And I was loving you
And I was completely devoted to you
When the words you said Baby, I lose my head
When you speak to me, I become so deeply infatuated that I feel dizzy
And in a world of people There's only you and I
When we're together, it feels like no one else exists
There ain't nothing come between us in the end
No matter what happens, nothing can come between us
Can I hold you when you ain't even mine
Even though you're not officially mine, can I still hold you?
Only you can see me through I leave it up to you
Only you can help me get through difficult times, and I trust you to do so
Do it light, taking me through the night Shadow dancing Baby you do it right Give me more, drag me across the floor Shadow dancing All this and nothing more
Dance with me in the shadows and let's forget about the world for a while
All that I need is just one moment in your arms
All I need to feel complete is a moment of intimacy with you
I was chasing your affection I was doing you no harm And I was loving you
I was pursuing your affection without any intention of causing you pain, and I loved you deeply
Make it shine, make it rain Baby I know my way
Let's make our love shine and let it rain down upon us, I know the path to take
I need that sweet sensation Of living in your love
I crave the feeling of being enveloped by your love
I can't breath when you're away It pulls me down
I feel suffocated when I am without you, and it drags me down
You are the question and the answer am I Only you can see me through I leave it up to you
You are the mystery I seek to unravel, and only you can help me through life's challenges
Do it light, taking me through the night Shadow dancing Baby you do it right Give me more, drag me across the floor Shadow dancing All this and nothing more
Let's dance together in the shadows and forget about everything else
And in this world of people there's only you and I There ain't nothing come between us in the end
Despite all the noise and distractions of the world around us, our bond remains unbreakable
How can I hold you when you ain't even mine Only you can see me through I leave it up to you
Even though we're not together, can we still be close? I put my trust in you to help me through whatever comes
Do it light, taking me through the night Shadow dancing Baby you do it right Give me more, drag me across the floor Shadow dancing All this and nothing more
Once again, let's dance in the shadows and forget about everything
Contributed by Evelyn C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.