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”.
Broken Tonight
Armin van Buuren Lyrics
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You see the world through your window
You don't even go outside anymore
Only feel safe feeling hollow
You hide your heart in the shadows
So afraid to open up to anyone
But I can see your faded halo
And I can make it burn again, like the sun
If you stay for a while
Let me hold you tonight
Just open your eyes you will see the light
But stay for a while
Let me hold you tonight
Just open your eyes you will see the light shine
You don't have to be frozen
You don't have to be broken tonight
I can see your faded halo
And I can make it burn again, like the sun
Just stay for a while
Let me hold you tonight
Just open your eyes you will see the light shine
You don't have to be frozen
You don't have to be broken
You don't have to be broken tonight
The lyrics of "Broken Tonight" by Armin Van Buuren featuring Van Velzen portray the image of a person who has been emotionally hurt and struggles to move on from their past. The first two lines describe the person's isolation, highlighting how they avoid going outside as they feel safe being hollow. The person is dealing with scars that they believe are too deep to be cured. Therefore they avoid opening up to anyone and keep their heart hidden in the shadows.
However, the singer reassures the person that they can help them heal and move on. The singer sees the person's faded halo, which could be interpreted as symbolizing their loss of innocence or purity. Nevertheless, the singer is confident that they can make the person's halo burn brightly again, just like the sun. The chorus repeats this message, urging the person to stay for a while and let the singer hold them. The singer wants the person to open their eyes and see the light, conveying that there is hope and that healing is possible. Finally, the lyrics end on a positive note, emphasizing that the person doesn't have to be broken tonight.
Overall, the lyrics of "Broken Tonight" are about finding hope and healing after a difficult experience. The singer encourages the listener to trust them, and to let go of their fears and doubts. By opening up, they will be able to find the light and move on from their brokenness.
Line by Line Meaning
You see the world through your window
You are no longer engaging with the world and have isolated yourself within your own space.
You don't even go outside anymore
You have become so comfortable in your solitude that you see no need to venture out.
Only feel safe feeling hollow
You have grown accustomed to feeling empty and disconnected.
You think your scars are way too deep to be cured
You believe that your pain and trauma are too intense to ever be healed.
You hide your heart in the shadows
You keep your emotions buried deep within and avoid vulnerability at all costs.
So afraid to open up to anyone
You are terrified of being hurt and prefer to keep others at a distance.
But I can see your faded halo
Despite your efforts to conceal yourself, I can still see the glimmer of compassion and hope within you.
And I can make it burn again, like the sun
I have the ability to help you rediscover the warmth and radiance of your true self.
If you stay for a while
If you are willing to stick around and give me a chance...
Let me hold you tonight
...allow me to provide comfort and support.
Just open your eyes you will see the light
If you only remove your barriers and look inward, you will find clarity and hope.
But stay for a while
Don't go just yet...
You don't have to be frozen
You don't have to remain stagnant and disconnected.
You don't have to be broken tonight
You have the power to shed your pain and trauma tonight.
You don't have to be broken
You are capable of healing and moving forward.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DIDRIK THOTT, FREDRIK HULT, CARL FALK, STEVEN LEE
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