Armin van Buuren (born Armin Jozef Jacobus Daniël van Buuren, December 25, … Read Full Bio ↴Armin van Buuren (born Armin Jozef Jacobus Daniël van Buuren, December 25, 1976) is a trance (mostly progressive trance and uplifting trance) music producer and DJ from the Netherlands. His musical career started in 1995.

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”.

Dark Side Of The Harmony
Armin van Buuren Lyrics

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Try a run, try a hide,
Escape your only truth, for a while
Live the past, create a picture, it won't last
A million colors to a lie, it won't last

When the sun is cold and black
When you wanna scream and shout
And the record plays the dark side of the moon

When the sun is cold and black
When you wanna scream and shout
And the record plays the dark side of the moon

Brighter days, on a distant shore
You realized it's steep, to the top
Never fight, a never win reality
A million colors to a lie, that will fade

When the sun is cold and black
When you wanna scream and shout
And the record plays the dark side of the moon
When the sun is cold and black
When you wanna scream and shout
And the record plays the dark side of the moon

So good... let me lose myself...
So good... let me lose myself...
So good... let me lose myself...
So good... let me lose myself...

When the sun is cold and black
When you wanna scream and shout
And the record plays the darkside of the moon
When the sun is cold and black
When you wanna scream and shout
And the record plays the darkside of the moon
When the sun is cold and black

When you wanna scream and shout
And the record plays the darkside of the moon

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Armin van Buuren's song "Dark Side of the Moon" seem to be about escaping from reality and finding solace in music. The first verse suggests that the listener should try to escape their truth for a while and live in the past. The line "A million colors to a lie, it won't last" could be interpreted as suggesting that our perception of reality is often colored by how we choose to remember it or present it to others, and that these perceptions are ultimately fleeting and impermanent.

The chorus then repeats the same lines twice, emphasizing the idea of wanting to scream and shout while listening to music that speaks to our emotions. The mention of "the dark side of the moon" could be a reference to Pink Floyd's famous album of the same name, which deals with themes of madness, sadness, and disillusionment.

The second verse speaks of "brighter days on a distant shore" and realizing that the climb to the top is steep. This could mean that the singer has come to a moment of realization about their life or relationships, and understands that the journey will be difficult. They then suggest that it's better to accept reality as it is, rather than fighting against it and creating a false image of the world. The final repetition of the chorus seems to suggest that this acceptance allows the listener to fully immerse themselves in the music and lose themselves in it.

Line by Line Meaning

Try a run, try a hide,
Attempt to escape or avoid facing the truth of a situation, if only for a little while.

Escape your only truth, for a while
Avoid confronting your true situation by fleeing from reality temporarily.

Live the past, create a picture, it won't last
Reflect on past events, but know that the memories created are fleeting and doomed to fade away.

A million colors to a lie, it won't last
The imaginary world one creates may seem bright and varied, but it is based on a falsehood that is bound to crumble.

When the sun is cold and black
A metaphorical expression of a time when everything seems dark and bleak.

When you wanna scream and shout
A frustrated urge to express oneself vocally.

And the record plays the dark side of the moon
Listening to a song that represents the melancholic, forlorn aspects of life.

Brighter days, on a distant shore
A hope for the future, a belief that things will get better.

You realized it's steep, to the top
Acknowledge that the path to success or a positive outcome is difficult and challenging.

Never fight, a never win reality
Choosing not to engage in a losing battle with the harsh realities of life that cannot be changed.

A million colors to a lie, that will fade
Believing in a false reality is akin to seeing the world in a million colors, but it will inevitably disappear.

So good... let me lose myself...
Expressing a desire to let go of one's worries and abandon oneself in the escapism that comes with the song's imagery.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Downtown Music Publishing, Cloud9, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: STEFAN FORNARO, DANIEL GONSCHOREK, HARALD SCHUBERT, TOMIO TREMMEL, CHRISTINE KLAAR

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