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”.
Fall Into You
Armin van Buuren Lyrics
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You were found?
Like a star fallen
To the ground?
As you fall
You make no sound
As you fall
Lying still
Flowers all around
In my dreams I see you
Falling down
So is this how (is this how)
You were found?
Like a star fallen
To the ground?
As you fall
You make no sound
As you fall
Wish for a place where you want to be
The lyrics to Armin van Buuren's song "As You Fall" depict a scene of someone who has fallen from grace or has faced a downfall in their life. The opening line poses a question of whether this is how the person was discovered, as if they were a fallen star, once shining bright but now lying on the ground. The imagery of a fallen star conveys a sense of beauty and significance, as stars are often associated with greatness and power.
The following lines "As you fall, you make no sound, as you fall, wish for a place where you want to be" suggest that the person's downfall has been silent and unnoticed by others. They are wishing for a place where they can find solace or happiness, perhaps longing for a better situation than the one they are currently in.
The lyrics continue with the imagery of stillness and tranquility, as the person is lying still with flowers surrounding them. This might symbolize a state of rest or even death. The line "In my dreams I see you falling down" introduces a possible interpretation that the person's fall might be metaphorical or happening within the singer's dreams. It could imply that the singer is witnessing and reflecting upon their own downfall or the downfall of someone they deeply care about.
Overall, "As You Fall" conveys a sense of loss, reflection, and longing. It touches upon themes of downfall, dreams, and finding a place of contentment.
Line by Line Meaning
Is this how
Is this the manner in which
You were found?
You were discovered?
Like a star fallen
Similar to a celestial object descending
To the ground?
To the surface?
As you fall
While you descend
You make no sound
You remain silent
As you fall
While you descend
Wish for a place where you want to be
Desire a location that fulfills your desires
Lying still
Resting motionlessly
Flowers all around
Blooms encompassing the surroundings
In my dreams I see you
Within my subconscious visions, I perceive you
Falling down
Descending
So is this how (is this how)
Thus, in this manner (thus, in this manner)
You were found?
You were discovered?
Like a star fallen
Similar to a celestial object descending
To the ground?
To the surface?
As you fall
While you descend
You make no sound
You remain silent
As you fall
While you descend
Wish for a place where you want to be
Desire a location that fulfills your desires
Lyrics © Kanjian Music
Written by: KATTY HEATH, SIMON RICHARD MILLS, NEIL GEORGE TOLLIDAY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Alejandra Yañez
What is life?
Without you in it
I wish I was that strong
Without a reason to go on
How does this work?
If you're not here with me
You say we don't belong
And you're better off alone
But you got me running
Running
Running so wild
Looking for a way to make it down that winding road
Cause I could fall into you
I'm gonna fall into you
In the still of the night
Take the thorn from my side
I'm gonna fall into you
Just fall into light
Under the midnight sky
I'm gonna close my eyes
And just fall into you...
Dorota Daszynska
JES the best Trance vocal ever 😊😊😊
JES
You are the best! Thank you Dorota x
johnny_Rain
Devine, Amazing, Angelic, Real music for the soul.
JES
<3 Johnny
Travis Money
This song means so much to me, thank you Cosmic Gate!!
Suze Corbett
Her voice is hypnotizing very dreamy and love the lyrics ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
JES
😘 Suze x
Sergey Chursin
Goosebumps head to toe! Time goes so fast, it's 2023. Still a heartbreaking, electrifying masterpiece.
TheDaniuss
Heavenly voice! JES
JES
Thank you <3