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”.
Made of Love
Armin van Buuren Lyrics
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Take everything away
Just try to shake me
Out of my place
Nothings created
And nothing is destroyed
You'll never find a way
There's no containing
And no way to brake
Nothing?s created
And nothing is destroyed
[Chorus]
Take it away,
I'll never give this up
No way to break
We're all made of love
(There isn't a way)
We're all made of love
Just try to save me
There's nothing you can change
There's no explaining
And no one to blame
Nothings created
And nothing can destroy
I'll never give this up
We're all made of love
We're all made of love
[Chorus: x2]
I'll never give this up
We're all made of love
We're all made of love
The lyrics of "Made of Love" by Armin van Buuren convey a message of resilience and the indomitable nature of love. The singer challenges anyone who tries to break or shake them, asserting their strength and unwavering resolve. The repeated lines "Just try to break me / Take everything away / Just try to shake me / Out of my place" illustrate the singer's defiance against any attempts to destabilize them.
The lyrics emphasize the concept that nothing is truly created or destroyed, highlighting the eternal and unchanging nature of love. This notion serves as a foundation for the singer's unwavering belief in the power of love to endure any challenge. The repetition of the idea that nothing can be contained or stopped reinforces the message that love transcends limitations and barriers.
The chorus declares a steadfast commitment to love, refusing to relinquish its hold. The defiant declaration, "Take it away, I'll never give this up / No way to break / We're all made of love," underscores the singer's conviction that love is an intrinsic part of human existence, something that cannot be taken away or destroyed. This assertion is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the theme of resilience and the enduring nature of love.
In the final verses, the singer acknowledges the impossibility of changing or saving them, as they are already complete and whole in their love. The lyrics suggest that love is not something that can be altered or explained; it simply is. The repeated affirmation, "I'll never give this up / We're all made of love," serves as a powerful reminder of the universal and unyielding nature of love, emphasizing the unity and strength that it embodies within all individuals.
Line by Line Meaning
Just try to break me
Attempting to harm or weaken me will not succeed
Take everything away
Remove all aspects of my being, it won't matter
Just try to shake me
Efforts to disturb my peace will be in vain
Out of my place
Unable to displace me from where I belong
Just try to tame me
Attempts to control me will be fruitless
You'll never find a way
No method can confine or restrain me
There's no containing
I cannot be restricted or held back
And no way to brake
There is no slowing down or stopping me
Nothing?s created
Nothing comes into existence out of nothingness
And nothing is destroyed
Nothing ceases to exist completely
Just try to save me
Efforts to rescue or change me will be futile
There's nothing you can change
My essence cannot be altered or modified
There's no explaining
No logical reason or justification needed
And no one to blame
No individual held responsible for circumstances
Take it away
Remove everything, it won't diminish me
I'll never give this up
I will forever hold onto this essence or quality
No way to break
Without the capacity to weaken or damage
We're all made of love
Our existence is fundamentally rooted in love
(There isn't a way)
There is absolutely no method or means
I'll never give this up
This aspect of myself is unwavering and eternal
[Chorus]
Refrain or chorus section of the song
We're all made of love
Every one of us is inherently composed of love
Lyrics © Royalty Network, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: ELIZABETH ANNE LARKIN, FERRY CORSTEN, ELIZABETH LARKIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Just try to break me
Take everything away
Just try to shake me
Out of my place
Nothings created
And nothing is destroyed
Just try to save me
There's nothing you can change
There's no explaining
And no one to blame
Nothing's created
And nothing is destroyed
I'll never give this up
We're all made of love
We're all made of love
Take it away,
I'll never give this up
No way to break
We're all made of love
(There isn't a way)
We're all made of love
Take it away,
I'll never give this up
No way to break
We're all made of love
(There isn't a way)
We're all made of love
@karanrandhawa4991
This is honestly one of the greatest trance tracks of all time. Such an underrated song
@Dzsozeph93
They didn't like, because its trance, not EDM. Don't forget this is gold and old.
@jamesadriving8400
What are others
@nikolayressel1583
The track that lives through years, you can relisten it again and again
@joannecassar7690
@@Dzsozeph93 😊 1:38
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@freddiearifin
Just sad listening to this because it bring back the memories back then. The era, the music, the scene...
@bloodshotessence
I've been going to all the classics reading the comment section reading all the comments while im listening.
Feels bad man.
@JapaneseSoomi
Man you guys were so lucky to truly live in that era lol
@ronnysuke
Old trance is still the best trance :v