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”.
Breathe Life In
Armin van Buuren Lyrics
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Breathe in deep
Breathe in deep
(Repeat 1x)
I, breathe in deep
Sleep till the sunlight washes in
And the smell of skin throws light up into my face
I could dream when I see the sunlight on your face
And the touch of you throws light on the darkest place
I, breathe in deep
Breathe in deep
Breathe in deep
I can breathe when you're near to me
I can breathe when you're near to me
I can breathe...
The lyrics to Armin van Buuren's song "Breathe" describe the singer's intense emotions when they are with their loved one. The repetitive chorus of "breathe in deep" could potentially represent the singer's need to calm themselves down and focus on the present when they are near their partner. The opening lines of the song suggest that the singer must actively remind themselves to inhale deeply, perhaps because their love for their partner is so overwhelming that it renders them breathless.
The verse itself is filled with vivid sensory descriptions, from the "sleep till the sunlight" that washes over the singer, to the "smell of skin" that fills the air. The idea that the "touch of you" can "throw light on the darkest place" speaks to the transformative power of love, how it can bring light and hope to even the darkest parts of a person's life.
Overall, the lyrics to "Breathe" paint a picture of a love that is all-consuming, overwhelming, and centering. The singer is constantly reminded to take a deep breath, to be present in the moment, and to fully embrace the transformative power of love and connection with their partner.
Line by Line Meaning
I, breathe in deep
Taking a long, deep inhalation of air.
Breathe in deep
A reminder to inhale deeply and take in all of life's experiences.
Breathe in deep
Encouragement to continue taking deep breaths and fully experiencing life.
Sleep till the sunlight washes in
To rest and rejuvenate until the morning sun illuminates the surroundings.
And the smell of skin throws light up into my face
The scent of skin acts as a bright light that energizes the senses and lifts spirits.
I can breathe when you're near to me
Being in close proximity to a loved one makes it easier to breathe and feel alive.
I could dream when I see the sunlight on your face
The sunlight on a loved one's face conjures up a world of possibilities and dreams.
And the touch of you throws light on the darkest place
The presence and touch of a loved one can illuminate even the darkest corners of the soul.
I can breathe when you're near to me
Being near to a beloved one renews life and brings joy.
I can breathe when you're near to me
A loved one's proximity gives the strength to face life's challenges.
I can breathe...
A powerful acknowledgement of the life-giving force of love in one's life.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: BENNO DE GOEIJ, ARMIN J J D VAN BUUREN, FIORA CUTLER, ARMIN J J D BUUREN VAN, BENNO GOEIJ DE
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Behind The Sun
Fiora's voice. Wow, it just hits in the right places! Chilling.
Ricardo Rubio
Trance723 Fiora's voice is amazing. Makes one think of the classic "energy entity" of sci fi movies.
Tharik Moussa
The part that begins at 3:12 is one of the most beautiful I've ever heard.. Together with that subtle and dynamical bassline, this is a phenomical piece of artwork!
Елена Коробка
Очень красивая музыка.И Фиора,как вокалистка просто супер.
someusername121
Love how classic the sound is. I just came from the original mix of Waiting for the Night and was like "holy shit this is just pop music". Then I heard this and I'm all better now.
Farhan Tajuddin
November 2020, and it is still a great tune. ❤
Melek Taus
armin van buuren es el dj numero uno en el mundo en electro trance , y ha tenido encuentros con artistas importantes , y ha creado musica que lo han llevado al exito , en la historia armin van buuren esta reconocido a nivel mundial y con sus pistas a tocado el corazon de todos sus fanaticos
andyleigh30
Armin your music is fucking amazing,your music just keeps getting better and better.Good beat,and fiora has got a beautiful unique voice.Brillant
L Pearce
I CANT HANDLE THIS, ITS TOO GOOD
Ilyas Allie
PLEASE MAKE MORE MUSIC LIKE THIS!!!