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”.
Miss You Paradise
Armin van Buuren Lyrics
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Whoa, whoa
Whoa, whoa
Whoa, whoa
I walked for miles around
To the places I thought you'd be
I smiled and smiled
And I thought, hey
I miss you like crazy
Been alone at night
And the dark's become my hell
While reading magazines
But I don't think I'm well
It's not the same
Without you here with me
And I said, hey
Don't forget my face
Oh, and I would walk a thousand miles
Just to follow you back down
And I said, hey
Can't go on this way
'Cause I can't live a day without you
Till we meet again, I miss you
Whoa, whoa
I miss you
Whoa, whoa
Oh, and I can't live a day without you
Till we meet again, I miss you
Whoa, whoa
You were my blue sky
When this whole world was gray
We spent so many years apart
But then we found our way
And I said, hey
I'm broken that you left me
I can feel you here with me
Watching me cry
And I know that you meant well
But still I wonder why I had to be
Without you here with me
And I said, hey
Don't forget my face
Oh, and I would walk a thousand miles
Just to follow you back down
And I said, hey
Can't go on this way
'Cause I can't live a day without you
Till we meet again, I miss you
Whoa, whoa
I miss you
Whoa, whoa
Oh, and I can't live a day without you
Till we meet again, I miss you
Whoa, whoa
I miss you
Whoa, whoa
Oh, and I can't live a day without you
Till we meet again, I miss you
The lyrics to "Miss You Paradise" by Armin van Buuren express the deep longing and pain of missing someone who was once an integral part of the singer's life. The song reflects on the distance that has grown between them, and the memories that haunt them in their absence. The singer walks for miles, searching for the places they believed the person would still be, holding onto the fragments of their memories. The loneliness and darkness without them have become overwhelming, as even the simple act of reading a magazine feels empty and unfulfilling. The absence of this person has left a void that cannot be filled. The singer expresses their determination to find their way back to this person, willing to go to great lengths and walk thousands of miles just to be with them again. They desperately long for the day when they can be reunited, emphasizing the significance of their absence and how they are unable to go on without them.
Line by Line Meaning
Whoa, whoa
Expressing surprise and a strong emotional reaction
I walked for miles around
I searched extensively in various places
To the places I thought you'd be
To the locations where I believed you would be present
I smiled and smiled
I pretended to be happy
With the pieces of your memories
With the fragments of my memories of you
And I thought, hey
And I realized
I miss you like crazy
I deeply long for you
Been alone at night
Spending nights in solitude
And the dark's become my hell
The darkness feels like a torturous place
While reading magazines
Engaging in activities to distract myself
But I don't think I'm well
But I don't think I'm emotionally healthy
It's not the same
Life is not the same
Without you here with me
Without your presence beside me
And I said, hey
And I exclaimed
Don't forget my face
Please remember my appearance
Oh, and I would walk a thousand miles
I am willing to go to great lengths
Just to follow you back down
Just to be with you again
Can't go on this way
I cannot continue living like this
'Cause I can't live a day without you
Because I cannot bear to live a day without you
Till we meet again, I miss you
Until we reunite, I will deeply long for you
You were my blue sky
You were my source of happiness
When this whole world was gray
When everything seemed bleak and dull
We spent so many years apart
We were separated for a significant period
But then we found our way
But eventually, we rediscovered each other
And I said, hey
And I exclaimed
I'm broken that you left me
I am deeply saddened by your departure
I can feel you here with me
I sense your presence beside me
Watching me cry
Observing me in tears
And I know that you meant well
And I understand that your intentions were good
But still I wonder why I had to be
But I still question why it had to happen to me
Without you here with me
Without your presence beside me
And I said, hey
And I exclaimed
Don't forget my face
Please remember my appearance
Oh, and I would walk a thousand miles
I am willing to go to great lengths
Just to follow you back down
Just to be with you again
Can't go on this way
I cannot continue living like this
'Cause I can't live a day without you
Because I cannot bear to live a day without you
Till we meet again, I miss you
Until we reunite, I will deeply long for you
I miss you
I long for you
Oh, and I can't live a day without you
Oh, and I cannot bear to live a day without you
Till we meet again, I miss you
Until we reunite, I will deeply long for you
I miss you
I long for you
Oh, and I can't live a day without you
Oh, and I cannot bear to live a day without you
Till we meet again, I miss you
Until we reunite, I will deeply long for you
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Armin van Buuren, Benno De Goeij, Simon Ward, Troy Samson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ArmaDanOnly
This one is for all of you who think you are just a shadow of a lost star.
Believe it or not most of us go through the same sht and have the same wishes. Yet we still play the fool and fool eachother just to look independent and strong because thats what society want from us.
This whole thing comes out of lack of honesty because everybody is afraid of being hurt, so we just acting like players and confident human beings. But everybody still fight with hundreds of insecurities within their selfes.
YOU ARE NOT ALONE, ITS JUST FEELS LIKE THAT.
Sometimes being a player and acting like everything is cool can be tiring, and it wont fill our needs forever.
All we need is APPRECIATION and LOVE. Everybody wants this. This is the main goal.
The next time you talk to somebody, anybody... Take this into consideration.
So, after all this...WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?
@MoonDragon90
I completely agree lol. I was just thinking that to myself. Emma is such a gorgeous woman with the voice of an angel. She has such grace!
@ameenmitwally
11 years on and still mesmerizing 🫶
@ovich_andrey
True 💯
@WandaMadikane
she takes my breath away I find my self in tears for no apparent reason.............just so unfortunate I cant share this music with anyone in SA, they don't understand this music. yet chic's think I'm not romantic because I dont play the so-called RnB songs and this is all I wana hear. sometimes I feel so lonely, its like i don't belong here and I always believe this is the music that will guide my soul to meet my soul mate. I wud go on till dawn let me shut up!
@anthonyscripts
Don't worry, we're with you
@user-fm8pz1lh5g
Голос до мурашек костей безумный 😍😘ангел 🙏
@Alexnvkzyot
Тоже это чувствую, бро ) Вот именно на некоторых людей её голос производит огромное впечатление. Как же я обалдел, когда услышал её впервые!
@liverpoolfan8905
@@Alexnvkzyotзначит у этих людей,есть нечто другое в крови,сердце,духом,и верой. Эти песни очень сильны духом
@82nairabhishek82
Who's here still loving this track in 2020 quarantine time
@shuherrr2159
I'm absolutely agree with you 🤗