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”.
If You Should Go
Armin van Buuren Lyrics
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Of a bright neon bay
I swim to shore
The only route to take
Is perfection itself
The stars lead the way
As waves make oceans complete
O how I feel all that I need
Under my thoughts under my fears
Little things I know they?re real
They make my soul complete
Little things and all they bring
Are fragments bitter sweet
Little things not everything
'Cause glitter is no goal
Simple things are all I need
a friend to guide to hold
If you should go
(Go now)
I find myself alone
With no center no home
But I won?t close my eyes
The thing I love the most
I'm letting you go
But I won?t give up hope
The lyrics of Armin van Buuren & Susana's song 'If You Should Go' portray a troubled mind searching for a way forward- towards the bright neon bay. The singer's thoughts are in disarray as he swims towards the shore, which he considers being the only route to take. He aims for perfection, and the stars lead the way towards his destination. The waves of the ocean that he traverses symbolize the ups and downs of his journey to completion. Fate, in its entirety, is the shell that covers his emotions and rhythm. However, he is confident that he has all that he needs to overcome his fears.
The song's chorus reminds us that even in our pursuit of fulfillment, little things matter the most. They make our souls complete and provide us with the fragments of life that are both bitter and sweet. The singer realizes that glitter is not the goal, and he does not need fancy things to achieve his purpose. Simple things like the guidance of friends and loved ones are all he needs to assist him on his journey. He acknowledges that once he finds his center and home, if you should go, he will be left alone. However, he decisively states that he will not give up hope and will keep his eyes open lest he loses focus from his ultimate goal.
Line by Line Meaning
A troubled mind in search
Amidst trouble, my mind searches for a sense of clarity
Of a bright neon bay
I seek solace in a peaceful place filled with light
I swim to shore
I pursue this inner peace with determination
The only route to take
There's only one way to reach my destination
Is perfection itself
The only way to find peace is through achieving perfection
The stars lead the way
I look up to the stars to guide me on this journey
As waves make oceans complete
Just as waves complete oceans, fate completes my life's journey
Fate is the shell of my beat
Fate is the foundation on which my life's rhythm is built
O how I feel all that I need
I feel content with everything that life offers
Under my thoughts under my fears
All my worries and fears lie beneath the surface of my thoughts
Little things I know they?re real
I cherish the small things in life, as they hold a true essence of reality
They make my soul complete
The small things complete me as a whole being
Little things and all they bring
The smallest of things bring the greatest joy
Are fragments bitter sweet
These small things bring both happiness and sadness
Little things not everything
While small things are important, they aren't everything
'Cause glitter is no goal
Materialistic things hold no value in my journey
Simple things are all I need
Simplicity is what I truly crave
a friend to guide to hold
All I need is a friend to guide me and hold my hand
If you should go (Go now)
If you must leave, do so now
I find myself alone
Without you, I am left feeling lonely
With no center no home
Without your presence, I feel lost and without a home
But I won?t close my eyes
Despite your absence, I won't stop searching for peace
The thing I love the most
You are the one I love the most
I'm letting you go
Despite my love for you, I must let you go
But I won?t give up hope
I still hold onto hope, even though you're gone
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Cloud9, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: A VAN BUUREN, ADRIAN BROEKHUYSE, RAZ NITZAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@brunor.7052
Letra en Español : ♥️🎶😎
Una mente turbada en busca
De una bahía de neón brillante
Nado a la orilla
La única ruta a tomar
Es la perfección misma
Las estrellas lideran el camino
Como las olas completan los océanos
El destino es la cáscara de mi ritmo
Oh como siento todo lo que necesito
Bajo mis pensamientos bajo mis miedos
Pequeñas cosas que sé que son reales
Ellas completan mi alma
Pequeñas cosas y todo lo que traen
Son fragmentos agridulces
Pequeñas cosas no todo
Porque el brillo no es un objetivo
Las cosas simples son todo lo que necesito
un amigo para guiar para sostener
Si debieras ir
(Ve ahora)
@ELISHANESFUSIONWORX
A.V.B is an absolute legend.
No one can beat him.😎😁😀
@liom2017
We all want the old Armin back :')
@ChrisGjika
Aaagreeeee
@inanunal5974
Yes, I'm too
@samlewis2062
💯we do
@Yannis27lovely
Nadie en 2020?? Armin eres el mejor! 🎶💕❤️🎶💕❤️🎶💕❤️🎶
@neyserrodas7458
yo, armin es de otro mundo
@bigjohn0506
Yes
@TairaCapetaCachan
yes
@jambepicha8855
2021 temazo