He has been named number one in the prestigious DJ MAG Top 100 poll four times in a row, from 2007 till 2010 and for the 5th time in 2012. He's the first DJ in the history of the DJ Magazine to achieve that and an indication of his prolific output over more than 14 years he’s been dj’ing and producing. Being the official World’s Most Popular DJ is just one of his many achievements, but the driving force behind his success is an overriding passion for electronic dance music.
2008 began with the success that the number one DJ seems to attract; he was awarded with the prestigious Buma Cultuur Pop Award in January. This was followed by being voted as the Best Trance Artist in the Beatport Music Awards in March; judged on the musician’s artistic achievements, national and international success, it is evident that Armin van Buuren has become one of the decade’s most influential trance acts.
Even a basic list of recent successes reads like a lifetime of work: ‘Best Album’ for artist album ‘Shivers’ at both the Dutch Release Dance Awards and the prestigious Edison Awards; ‘Best Compilation’ for ‘A State Of Trance’, in 2006, claiming the ‘Best European DJ’ award in 2007 and ‘Best Mix Radio Show’ at the Miami Winter Music Conference in 2006 and 2007, for radio show ‘A State Of Trance’ – now broadcasting on a massive 40 FM stations as well as satellite and internet radio, with over 26 million listeners a week; a 5th year residency in Ibiza at Amnesia and over 50,000 downloads every week from podcasting high end chart-bothering positions all over the world for singles, albums and compilations , with single “Rush Hour” used as the theme tune to the UEFA European Youth Championship; the #1 entry in the Dutch album charts with his artist album ‘Imagine’, the #1 entry of the DVD registration of ‘Armin Only ‘ Imagine’ – the landmarks just keep coming!
The 350th episode and the 7th year of the hit radio show ‘A State of Trance’ was celebrated in May 2008 with an eight hour live broadcast from Antwerp in Belgium to over 40 radio stations internationally. Fans were invited to a free party with a line up that had been voted for by the show’s listeners; another example of the importance the DJ places on the satisfaction of his fans. Considering the popularity of the radio show the introduction of ‘A State of Trance Podcast’ was a natural progression. The weekly podcasts which contain highlights and Armin’s favourite tracks from the previous episode ensure that trance lovers across the world will never miss another episode!
Sold-out shows for Armin Only in 2005 and 2006 created eager anticipation of the third edition, which kicked off in a sold-out Jaarbeurs in Utrecht in 2008; over 16,000 fans attended and were enthralled by the DJ’s nine hour set. The theme of the night was ‘Imagine’, described by Armin as “the celebration of our sensations both in life and in clubland.” Fans all around the world should not despair, as ‘Armin Only’ tour dates have also been set for Romania, Poland, Belgium and Australia; the DJ will also be touring in England, Scotland, Ibiza, Brazil, Mexico, Canada, and the USA, with expected dates in, for an example, the Czech Republic.
Born in Leiden, Holland (on December 25, 1976) to a musical family, Armin indulged his passion for music from a young age. He spent all the money he earned with his paper round on records. His mum won a computer when he was 10, gaining Armin’s interest. “So as a little nerdy kid I was writing my own basic programmes, and learnt about the technology from there.” He progressed from making low-profile mix tapes for friends to higher profile mixes when he discovered experimenting with different sequences on his computer through his uncle. “I was so stunned by what I saw him doing on the computer, that I got addicted to creating music right there and then!”
“I loved dance music immediately – this great rebellious sound that was so different to the ‘beautiful’ songs of the years before”. Armin cites electronic pioneer Jean Michel Jarre as a major influence (famed for his awesome visuals as well as his groundbreaking synth sounds), as well as Dutch producer Ben Liebrand, who later mentored him in his mixing and producing.
In the early days, Armin thought it was wise to have something extra in case the DJ’ing didn’t work out. So he studied for a law degree. The final year of his course was inevitably stretched as he juggled his studies with his increasingly hectic schedule; his rise to fame included lots of productions and remixes, as well as playing out to packed clubs every weekend. It took him three years to graduate, but his determination made him succeed!
Armin’s own productions have all made a huge impact and quickly gain worldwide acclaim; his latest artist album titled ‘Imagine’ entered the Dutch Album Top 100 Chart at number one; this is the first time a dance producer has ever accomplished such a feat in the history of Dutch music. The first single to be taken from this album, ‘Going Wrong’ with DJ Shah featuring Chris Jones, entered the Dutch Singles Chart at number five. The ‘Armin Only DVD’ was also released and reached the acclaimed number one spot in its second week. His back catalogue includes Blue Fear, Communication, Sound of Goodbye, Shivers, Rush Hour, Burned With Desire, Exhale, Love You More, This World Is Watching Me, and Yet Another Day. While the remix offers flood in, Armin only takes on tracks that he really loves. He uses exactly the same criteria for his compilations, meaning that every release from Armin or his long-running Armind label is a bone fide stormer that’s earned its place. His output includes tracks for the cult TV series 24, and the likes of Motorcycle’s As The Rush Comes.
Armin is a dedicated trance lover, but isn’t imprisoned by a single genre, saying “What makes trance work so well is that it doesn’t stick to one style, and can incorporate electro, minimal, whatever it likes.” His desire to showcase more of the great music he hears, along with the number of people sending him tracks they wanted to release, led to the obvious step of starting his own label, Armada, in 2003.
The label is a joint venture between Armin, Maykel Piron (former head of A&R for Warner Music) and David Lewis, who'd previously managed Armin. "What we wanted was a company that could offer everything for an artist: representation, a booking agency, and a record company. Artists can choose full management, or to just release a record or play out at gigs. Armada lets the artists choose what they want without telling them what to do".
Armin is now a fully-fledged artist in his own right, having made his songwriting debut on his album, the award-winning Shivers; The events continue to get bigger and bigger, and Armin regularly headlines the likes of Sensation White, Global Gathering, Dance Valley, ZoukOut, Mysteryland, Coachella, Beats In Brazil, Trance Energy, Fort Dance, Summer Days – basically whether you’re in Australia, Russia, the Middle East, the US or Europe, you can catch Armin van Buuren at a club or festival near you!
"This is just what I really want," says Armin. "It’s not just love for music, it’s my passion. It goes beyond liking, and beyond a hobby, it’s about a way of living. Music is essential to my life”.
Alone Tonight
Armin van Buuren Lyrics
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And there is nowhere in this universe to hide from you tonight
I've wrestled with angels all my life
It's always the halos and the wings that keep you blind
And if I fall with all the strength I held inside
I wouldn't be out here alone tonight
I wouldn't be standing alone tonight
I wouldn't be standing alone tonight
I wouldn't be standing alone tonight
Whoo
Alone tonight just like the western star, I'm sinking.
The angels curse me blind with straight and crooked thinking
Alone tonight just like the western star, I'm sinking.
The angels curse me blind with straight and crooked thinking
Fade away just like our love had died
And there is nowhere in this universe to hide from you tonight
I've wrestled with angels all my life
It's always the halos and the wings that keep you blind
And if I fall with all the strength I held inside
I wouldn't be out here alone tonight
Whoo
Alone tonight just like the western star, I'm sinking.
The angels curse me blind with straight and crooked thinking
Alone tonight just like the western star, I'm sinking.
The angels curse me blind with straight and crooked thinking
Whoo
And if I fall with all the strength I held inside
I wouldn't be out here alone tonight
The lyrics of Armin van Buuren's song Alone Tonight paint a picture of a heartbroken person who is struggling to move on from a failed relationship. The first stanza references "slipping sideways" and "silver stars" which create an image of the singer feeling lost and directionless. The line "And there is nowhere in this universe to hide / From you tonight" suggests that the ex-lover is still very present in their emotions and thoughts.
The second stanza talks about the singer's lifelong struggle with the concept of angels. The lines "Its always the haloes and the wings that keep you blind" convey the idea that they feel like they've been deceived by a false sense of hope or guidance. The repeated line "I wouldn't be standing alone tonight" reinforces the loneliness and isolation the singer feels.
The chorus then repeats the western star metaphor, painting a picture of sinking and being cursed by the angels. The final line "And if I'd fought with all the strength I held inside / I wouldn't be out here / Alone tonight" suggests that the singer recognizes that they may have contributed to the end of the relationship by not fighting hard enough.
Overall, the lyrics of Alone Tonight create a sense of despair and helplessness that many people can relate to when dealing with heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
Slipping sideways, silver stars collide
The singer feels like their life is spiraling out of control as they watch their dreams and aspirations crumble before their eyes.
And fade away just like our love that died
Just like a falling star, the singer's love has also fizzled out.
And there is nowhere in this universe to hide
The singer feels trapped and unable to escape their feelings or situation.
From you tonight
The object of the artist's affection is the cause of their despair and loneliness.
I've wrestled with angels all my life
The artist has struggled with difficult, heavenly forces their whole life.
Its always the haloes and the wings that keep you blind
The singer feels that religious symbols and beliefs can sometimes blind people from the true nature of things.
And if I'd fought with all the strength I held inside
If the singer had put all their effort into fighting for their love, they might not be alone now.
I wouldn't be out here
The artist wouldn't be alone or feeling lost.
Alone tonight, just like the western star I'm sinking
The artist is lonely and feels like their light is fading fast, just like the last light of a western star.
The angels curse me blind with straight and crooked thinking
The artist feels that even divine beings can sometimes cause harm or confusion by influencing their thoughts and beliefs.
And if I'd fought with all the strength I held inside
If the singer had tried harder to save their relationship, they might not be feeling so alone right now.
I wouldn't be out here
The artist wouldn't be alone or feeling lost.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANTHONY PATRICK JAMES MCGUINNESS, JONATHAN DAVID GRANT, PAAVO SILJAMAKI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@danielventura7310
One of the first trance song and Armin's song I ve listened and loved. Definetly a classic.
@ciuciobelo
I mean, not gonna lie.. 2009 was a massive massive MASSIVE trance year.. looking back at the asot top20.. man.. all tunes from those ranks (2009 or back) are now in almost every trance fan's top1000.. and this masterpiece was only at 5th..
@tiannagaliano3656
genial todos estos temas lo tenia en mi celular a mis 18 años estuve en la edad perfecta donde el trance era un boom
@liwaLiwaQud
@@tiannagaliano3656Türkiye'den selamlar. O günleri çok özlüyorum ben de. Şimdi yaşamıyorum gibi hissediyorum 🥺
@arturonavarro226
What about 08? When tiesto used to like music
@gmohd1086
Absolutely 💯
@xavieremanuels1011
Still one of my favorites, 10 years later and it still gives me chills. Amazing music
@andreschy
2023 and confirm! so under-rated song
@MusicLover21
Trance is not just music, it's something more
It's my way of life and ocean of feelings...♥
@spitsomefire
+Music Lover Deep