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”.
Every Other Way
Armin van Buuren Lyrics
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Or do you think, that I might forget
oh your love, is radiating
The farther away
I go.
Do you count, on me now
And do you wait, up for me all night
You know I can't be far
for long
[Chorus]
Heart don't fail me now
Cause there is no time to waste
Don't shut me out, we shouldn't wait another dayâ?¦
I've searched for you, on my hearts high speed chase
Hear me out, may be the only chance to say
Hold me now
I've said it Every Other Way
The lyrics of "Every Other Way" by Armin van Buuren convey a sense of longing and uncertainty in a romantic relationship. The singer questions whether their love is strained when they reach out to their partner, wondering if their calls are seen as a burden or if their partner believes they might forget about them. However, there is a recognition that this love is powerful and radiant, even as the distance between them grows.
The singer wonders if their partner relies on them now and waits up all night, highlighting a desire to be there for them in times of need. They express a wish to be able to run to their partner whenever they're needed, but acknowledge that they can't be physically present for long periods of time. The chorus serves as a plea to the heart not to fail, recognizing the urgency of the situation and the need to seize the moment instead of waiting another day. The singer has been searching for their partner relentlessly, metaphorically describing it as a high-speed chase of the heart. They implore their partner to hear them out, as this may be the only chance they have to express their feelings fully. The concluding line, "Hold me now, I've said it Every Other Way," implies that the singer has tried various ways to convey their love but now believes that physical closeness is the only way to truly express their feelings.
Overall, the lyrics depict a yearning for emotional and physical closeness, a desire to be there for their partner, and a recognition of the importance of seizing the moment to express their love fully.
Line by Line Meaning
Is it strained, when I call you
Does our relationship feel tense or uncomfortable when I reach out to you?
Or do you think, that I might forget
Or do you worry that I might not remember or prioritize you?
oh your love, is radiating
Oh, your love is shining brightly and spreading warmth
The farther away I go
As I distance myself from you
Do you count, on me now
Do you rely on me now?
And do you wait, up for me all night
And do you stay awake, eagerly anticipating my presence?
I wish I could run, to you when you need me
I wish I could instantly come to your side whenever you need me
You know I can't be far for long
You know I can't be physically distant for an extended period
Heart don't fail me now
Emotions and feelings, please don't disappoint me or let me down at this moment
Cause there is no time to waste
Because there's no time to lose or squander
Don't shut me out, we shouldn't wait another day
Don't exclude me or push me away, we shouldn't postpone this any longer
I've searched for you, on my hearts high speed chase
I've relentlessly pursued and looked for you, with my heart racing at a fast pace
Hear me out, may be the only chance to say
Listen to me, as this might be the only opportunity to express myself
Hold me now
Embrace me tightly in your arms
I've said it Every Other Way
I've expressed my feelings and thoughts in countless different ways
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, TAXI GIRL MUSIC
Written by: B Transeau, Jes Brieden
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jesse Perez
I love jes. The singers don't get enough love in trance
minimallna
mogę słuchac bez końca tej dwójki... Te glosy pięknie sie uzupełniają
Billy Guthrie
It all depends what style of music you guys are into really. For me personally, i love the breakdown and euphoric feel of Armin's mix :) One of the best vocal trance tracks made in the past few years for me...
immoonligh7
Saw BT live in Atlanta at Opera on August 12th, 2011 and it was easily one of the best performances I've ever seen. He's so confident in the booth...it's like he's lost in his own little world. Flawless.
Juan Francisco Dominguez Payella
Que nostalgia 😢💙💙
vpj25
Gosh i miss songs like these - BT + JES + Armin very at their very best when this was produced. Thumbs up to this lovely composition - This is the way music should be - Soothing and beautiful.
Jbradley1205
She has a beautiful voice, this song is great. Really uplifting
Diego Menezes
Uma das minhas preferidas.
Hail Storm
This is a masterpiece. I will always remember this combination of legends ❤️
Centered Cycling. Is bipedal therapy for Longevity
I missed this when it came out. My appreciation for Movement in Still Life was so much that I was afraid to be disappointed by what’s next. I was wrong. I saw this vid and heard this song two weeks ago. I don’t understand how powerful music can be. I wept, openly, sobbing and blubbering. I had survived my Fathers suicide and then, my own. I met someone and am alive again. Then I heard this song, realized that I almost missed it and so many other things. It’s my anthem for now. Thank you BT and Jes. #moved