Armin van Buuren (born Armin Jozef Jacobus DaniΓ«l van Buuren, December 25, … Read Full Bio ↴Armin van Buuren (born Armin Jozef Jacobus DaniΓ«l 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 heβs been djβing and producing. Being the official Worldβs 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 musicianβs artistic achievements, national and international success, it is evident that Armin van Buuren has become one of the decadeβs most influential trance acts.
Even a basic list of recent successes reads like a lifetime of work: βBest Albumβ for artist album βShiversβ at both the Dutch Release Dance Awards and the prestigious Edison Awards; βBest Compilationβ for βA State Of Tranceβ, in 2006, claiming the βBest European DJβ award in 2007 and βBest Mix Radio Showβ at the Miami Winter Music Conference in 2006 and 2007, for radio show βA State Of Tranceβ β 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 βRush Hourβ used as the theme tune to the UEFA European Youth Championship; the #1 entry in the Dutch album charts with his artist album βImagineβ, the #1 entry of the DVD registration of βArmin Only β Imagineβ β the landmarks just keep coming!
The 350th episode and the 7th year of the hit radio show βA State of Tranceβ 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 showβs 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 βA State of Trance Podcastβ was a natural progression. The weekly podcasts which contain highlights and Arminβs 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 DJβs nine hour set. The theme of the night was βImagineβ, described by Armin as βthe celebration of our sensations both in life and in clubland.β Fans all around the world should not despair, as βArmin Onlyβ 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 Arminβs interest. βSo as a little nerdy kid I was writing my own basic programmes, and learnt about the technology from there.β 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. βI was so stunned by what I saw him doing on the computer, that I got addicted to creating music right there and then!β
βI loved dance music immediately β this great rebellious sound that was so different to the βbeautifulβ songs of the years beforeβ. 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 DJβing didnβt 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!
Arminβs own productions have all made a huge impact and quickly gain worldwide acclaim; his latest artist album titled βImagineβ 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, βGoing Wrongβ with DJ Shah featuring Chris Jones, entered the Dutch Singles Chart at number five. The βArmin Only DVDβ 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 thatβs earned its place. His output includes tracks for the cult TV series 24, and the likes of Motorcycleβs As The Rush Comes.
Armin is a dedicated trance lover, but isnβt imprisoned by a single genre, saying βWhat makes trance work so well is that it doesnβt stick to one style, and can incorporate electro, minimal, whatever it likes.β 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 β basically whether youβre 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. "Itβs not just love for music, itβs my passion. It goes beyond liking, and beyond a hobby, itβs about a way of living. Music is essential to my lifeβ.
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 heβs been djβing and producing. Being the official Worldβs 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 musicianβs artistic achievements, national and international success, it is evident that Armin van Buuren has become one of the decadeβs most influential trance acts.
Even a basic list of recent successes reads like a lifetime of work: βBest Albumβ for artist album βShiversβ at both the Dutch Release Dance Awards and the prestigious Edison Awards; βBest Compilationβ for βA State Of Tranceβ, in 2006, claiming the βBest European DJβ award in 2007 and βBest Mix Radio Showβ at the Miami Winter Music Conference in 2006 and 2007, for radio show βA State Of Tranceβ β 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 βRush Hourβ used as the theme tune to the UEFA European Youth Championship; the #1 entry in the Dutch album charts with his artist album βImagineβ, the #1 entry of the DVD registration of βArmin Only β Imagineβ β the landmarks just keep coming!
The 350th episode and the 7th year of the hit radio show βA State of Tranceβ 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 showβs 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 βA State of Trance Podcastβ was a natural progression. The weekly podcasts which contain highlights and Arminβs 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 DJβs nine hour set. The theme of the night was βImagineβ, described by Armin as βthe celebration of our sensations both in life and in clubland.β Fans all around the world should not despair, as βArmin Onlyβ 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 Arminβs interest. βSo as a little nerdy kid I was writing my own basic programmes, and learnt about the technology from there.β 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. βI was so stunned by what I saw him doing on the computer, that I got addicted to creating music right there and then!β
βI loved dance music immediately β this great rebellious sound that was so different to the βbeautifulβ songs of the years beforeβ. 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 DJβing didnβt 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!
Arminβs own productions have all made a huge impact and quickly gain worldwide acclaim; his latest artist album titled βImagineβ 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, βGoing Wrongβ with DJ Shah featuring Chris Jones, entered the Dutch Singles Chart at number five. The βArmin Only DVDβ 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 thatβs earned its place. His output includes tracks for the cult TV series 24, and the likes of Motorcycleβs As The Rush Comes.
Armin is a dedicated trance lover, but isnβt imprisoned by a single genre, saying βWhat makes trance work so well is that it doesnβt stick to one style, and can incorporate electro, minimal, whatever it likes.β 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 β basically whether youβre 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. "Itβs not just love for music, itβs my passion. It goes beyond liking, and beyond a hobby, itβs about a way of living. Music is essential to my lifeβ.
Heart Connected
Armin van Buuren Lyrics
I
I see a picture
An image
Of such fullness
Painted in your heart
And I
I see a future
So bright
You could only feel it within your soul
No matter how hard
It seems to be
You can put your trust in me
I'll be right by your side
I
I see the freedom
A safety net
Where you can find your inner voice
And I
I see a flame inside
So bright
And it will light your way back home
No matter how hard
It seems to be
You can put your trust in me
I'll be right by your side
And I'll show you
Hearts connected again
In the midst of the pouring rain
Hearts connected
Just when you least expect it
I see a picture
An image
Of such fullness
Painted in your heart
And I
I see a future
So bright
You could only feel it within your soul
No matter how hard
It seems to be
You can put your trust in me
I'll be right by your side
I
I see the freedom
A safety net
Where you can find your inner voice
And I
I see a flame inside
So bright
And it will light your way back home
No matter how hard
It seems to be
You can put your trust in me
I'll be right by your side
And I'll show you
Hearts connected again
In the midst of the pouring rain
Hearts connected
Just when you least expect it
Lyrics Β© Peermusic Publishing, Cloud9
Written by: ADRIAN BROEKHUYSE, EVGENIJ SMIRNOV, RAZ NITZAN
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Jonathan Charrington
Absolutely loving this tune! Vivalatrance π€π»
ACP Til
One of the best tracks from Pure Trance Vol. 7
, wondering why doesnβt get much more credit compared with βForward Forever β which is a lot more EDM style IMO
Gyulka G19 Luxhara
This is the most beautiful β‘
Eternaly love β‘
Eternaly beautiful magical words β‘
Thanks a lot Solarstone reconstructed remix β‘
Congrats Vadim Zhukov β‘
FALCO II
Pumping this amazing brain candy through my headphones.....I wouldn't change a thing.
BlackOcean75
i heard this live and is sounds amazing
darkhawk1979
"After all, hmmhmm hmmm, I wouldn't change a thing."
I can't get enough of that hum!
Dan JΓΈrgensen
Simply World class :-)
MichaΕ Serenity
Outstanding masterpiece of art <3 <3 <3
Peppe909
Some sounds remind me of the good old trance times especially Tiestos remix of Avalon - Cant live a day...great track
Mateo Alvarez
This is perfect ππππ