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”.
Great Spirit
Armin van Buuren Lyrics
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Wohitika oyate
Nagi tanka, tunkasila
Akicita, oyate
Wiyan wakan, hanhepi-wi
Nakacijin, oyate
Hey hey hey hey, hey-ah-hey, ah-hey, ah oh
Wakan tanka, wakan tanka, wakan tanka, wakan tanka
Wiyan wakan, wiyan wakan, wiyan wakan, wiyan wakan
Oyate, oyate, oyate, oyate
Hey hey hey hey, hey-ah-hey, ah-hey, ah oh
Wakan tanka, hunkaschila
Wohitika, oyate
Nagi tanka, tunkasila
Akicita, oyate
Wiyan wakan, hanhepi-wi
Nakacijin, oyate
Hey hey hey hey, hey-ah-hey, ah-hey, ah oh
Wakan tanka, hunkaschila
Wohitika, oyate
Niyaha, le mita cola
Kiksuyapi, oyate
Wicoti, mitawa wichasha
Wakan mitakuye, oyasin
Hey hey hey hey, hey-ah-hey, ah-hey, ah oh
Wakan tanka, wakan tanka, wakan tanka, wakan tanka
Wiyan wakan, wiyan wakan, wiyan wakan, wiyan wakan
Oyate, oyate, oyate, oyate
Oh oh, eh ah eh, eh ah eh, ah eh
Oh oh, eh eh, eh ah ah eh, eh ah eh
Oh oh, eh eh, eh ah ah eh, eh ah eh
Oh oh, eh ah eh ah, eh ah eh, ah
Wakan tanka, wakan tanka, wakan tanka, wakan tanka
Wakan tanka, wakan tanka
Hey hey hey hey, hey-ah-hey, ah-hey, ah oh
Wakan tanka, hunkaschila
Wohitika, oyate
Niyaha, le mita cola
Kiksuyapi, oyate
Wicoti, mitawa wichasha
Wakan mitakuye, oyasin
Oyate!
Hey hey hey hey, hey-ah-hey, ah-hey, ah oh
Wakan tanka, hunkaschila
Wohitika, oyate
Niyaha, le mita cola
Kiksuyapi, oyate
Oyate, oyate, oyate, oyate
The lyrics of "Great Spirit" by Armin Van Buuren, Vini Vici, and Hilight Tribe are a mix of Native American Lakota language and English. The song celebrates the greatness and power of the Great Spirit, Wakan Tanka, and it also makes a reference to the Lakota people, their traditions and beliefs. The Great Spirit is described as the creator of all things, the source of life and wisdom, and the one who brings harmony and balance to the world.
The lyrics also mention other important figures in the Lakota culture, such as the hunkaschila, or the younger brothers who are initiated into ceremonies, and the tunkasila, or the grandfather spirits who guide and protect the people. The akicita, or the warriors, and the wohitika, or the brave men, are also mentioned as part of the oyate, or the tribe. The wiyan wakan, or the holy woman, is portrayed as a source of spiritual insight and guidance for the people.
Overall, the lyrics of "Great Spirit" convey a message of reverence, respect, and unity towards the natural world, the creator, and the community. They encourage listeners to connect with their inner selves, embrace their spiritual heritage, and work towards a better future for themselves and others.
Line by Line Meaning
Wakan tanka, hunkaschila
Wakan Tanka, the Great Spirit, calls upon the young men.
Wohitika oyate
He calls upon the brave warriors of the Sioux Nation.
Nagi tanka, tunkasila
He calls upon the wise elders, the Grandfathers.
Akicita, oyate
He calls upon the protectors, the soldiers.
Wiyan wakan, hanhepi-wi
He calls upon the sacred feminine and the healing power of the night.
Nakacijin, oyate
He calls upon the people to gather and join forces.
Hey hey hey hey, hey-ah-hey, ah-hey, ah oh
A chant to raise the spirits of those who listen.
Wakan tanka, wakan tanka, wakan tanka, wakan tanka
The Great Spirit is powerful and ever-present.
Wiyan wakan, wiyan wakan, wiyan wakan, wiyan wakan
The sacred feminine is also powerful and ever-present.
Oyate, oyate, oyate, oyate
The people are urged to come together as a community.
Wakan tanka, hunkaschila
The Great Spirit again calls upon the young men.
Wohitika, oyate
He calls again upon the brave warriors of the Sioux Nation.
Niyaha, le mita cola
He invites them to share a sacred pipe filled with tobacco.
Kiksuyapi, oyate
He invites them to purify and renew their spirits.
Wicoti, mitawa wichasha
He encourages all to live together in unity and to protect one another.
Wakan mitakuye, oyasin
He acknowledges that all things are connected and all people are related as one family.
Oh oh, eh ah eh, eh ah eh, ah eh
Another chant to raise the spirits of those who listen.
Oyate!
The people are reminded once more to come together and unite as one.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Cloud9
Written by: Armin Van Buuren, Aviram Saharai, Benno Goeij De, Gregory Ruze, Laurant Didier, Ludovic Pelissier, Mathias Duroy, Nissim Kadosh, Richard Perez, Sebastian Garcia
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@arian1123
Lyrics:
0:00
Aaa Haa-aAAaa aa aa aaa Heee Heee HeeeeAH! Ooo Hoooa hoooa heeaaa hoooooooooooooya
Aaa Haa-aAAaa aa aa aaa Heee Heee HeeeeAH! Heee Hoooa hooooooooooooooooooooooooya
Ooooo Hooooaaa Heeeea Heeeea Heeee Heeea HeeeeeYA! Woooo Hooaaaa HeeeHEEEEeeeaa Heee Heeeaaaa HeeeeeYA!
Woooo Hooaaa Heeea HeAaaa Eeee Heeeaaa HeeeAH! Woooo Heeaa Heeaa Heeaaa HEEEAAA HEAAAA HEEEEEEYA!
2:12
Wakatakaana Honkashilaana Wohetikaana Hooyate!
Nagetakaane Tonkashilaade Hakesitaade Hooyate!
Wiyawakaana Nehipiwiiia Nakasegiina Hooyate!
EEE HEEE HEEE HEEA HEEE HEEEA HEEA HOOO!
Wakatakaana Wakatakaana Wakatakaana Wakatakaana
Miyawakaana Wiyawakaana Wiyawakaana Wiyawakaana
Hooyate ta Mooyate ta Mooyate ta Mooyate
....
EEE HEEE HEEE HEEA HEEE HEEEA HEEA HOOO!
Wakatakaana Honkashilaana Wohetikaana Hooyate!
Nagetakaane Tonkashilaade Hakesitaade Hooyate!
Wiyawakaana Nehipiwiiia Nakasegiina Hooyate!
EEE HEEE HEEE HEEA HEEE HEEEA HEEA HOOO!
Wakatakaana Honkashilaana Wohetikaana Hooyate!
Miiahaale Mitekolaade Kisuyapiile Hooyatewiko Timitawawechoshaawokaa Nometakoyasiinehooyate!
EEE HEEE HEEE HEEA HE-E-E HEEEA HEEA HOOO!
Wakatakaana Wakatakaana Wakatakaana Wakatakaana
Miyawakaana Wiyawakaana Wiyawakaana Wiyawakaana
Hooyate ta Mooyate ta Mooyate ta Mooyate
3:49
(Wolololololololololololololololololololololololololol)
4:07
Aaa Haa-aAAaa aa aa aaa Heee Heee HeeeeAH! Heee Hoooa hooooooooooooooooooooooooya
Aaa Haa-aAAaa aa aa aaa Heee Heee HeeeeAH! Heee Hoooa hooooooooooooooooooooooooya
Ooooo Hooooaaa Heeeea Heeeea Heeee Heeea HeeeeeYA! Woooo Hooaaaa HeeeHEEEEeeeaa Heee Heeeaaaa HeeeeeYA!
Woooo Hooaaa Heeea HeAaaa Eeee Heeeaaa HeeeAH! Woooo Heeaa Heeaa Heeaaa HEEEAAA HEAAAA HEEEEEEYA!
5:53
Wakatakaana Wakatakaana Wakatakaana Wakatakaana Wakatakaana
Wakatakaana Wakatakaana Wakatakaana Wakatakaana Wakatakaana
EEE HEEE HEEE HEEA HEEE HEEEA HEEA HOOO!
Wakatakaana Honkashilaana Wohetikaana Hooyate!
Miiahaale Mitekolaade Kisuyapiile Hooyatewiko Timitawawechoshaawokaa Nometakoyasiinehooyate!
EEE HEEE HEEE HEEA HE-E-E HEEEA HEEA HOOO!
Wakatakaana Honkashilaana Wohetikaana Hooyate!
Miiahaale Mitekolaade Kisuyapiile Hooyate ta Mooyate ta Mooyate ta Mooyate ta Mooyate!
(Wolololololololololololololololololololololololololol)
And yes, it took a fuckton of time but i made it myself. Hope you find it useful in your future raves :)
@Nathan-gj8ch
Great Spirit (or God or Lord) all my relations hear my words we still live we still fight we still thrive our voices will be heard throughout the sands of time today is a good day, today is our day , Pity me for i am insignificant under the sky walking upon our mother earth for
we/I am earth
I am air
I am water
All I can make out
@arminvanbuuren
Really proud having 'Great Spirit' featured in the Netflix movie 'Me Time' 📺 I see a lot of buzz around it and I am truly happy to see the great response!
P.S. 👾 Did you know I'm now on Discord? Make sure to join the server! ➡ https://discord.gg/arminvanbuuren
@Ezfry
Nice music
@leonarets5077
Best Scene of the Movie
@ApafeyStudio
Actually I'm here after watching the Netflix movie. My fault that I haven't heard about this song before.
@Jackrabbitsteaparty
Awesome awesome track!! I got My friend an álbum of yours for his birthday. Big fans bro!!
@godofwhore
The song made the scene to say the least!!
@benniere2957
One minute of silence for the people who are still searching for this Song
@PabloEscobar-nr3ic
Lasse br shazaaaaaam
@laksanaadi5048
lol
@lallisreekumar465
U r 🔥🔥🔥