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”.
Nothing Without Me
Armin van Buuren Lyrics
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All I know
Is hanging by the thinnest thread
If you leave
If you go
I might as well be gone, be dead
I'm the waterfall in your head
I'm the know it all
I will never leave you alone
'Cause you know
You know we belong together
And we're only strong together
You are nothing without me
If you run
You'll be on the run forever
I will haunt your mind forever
You are nothing without me
The lyrics of Armin van Buuren's song "Nothing Without Me" speak to the turbulent and intense emotions that can come with a relationship. The singer in the song is deeply attached to their partner, to the point where they believe that they are nothing without each other. The opening lines of the song make it clear that the singer's love and sense of self are intertwined - all they are and all they know are on the line.
The chorus of the song is particularly striking, with its repeated refrain, "You are nothing without me." This line can be read in a few different ways, depending on how one interprets the dynamics of the relationship being described. It could be seen as a warning or a threat, implying that if the partner were to leave, they would be lost without the singer. Alternatively, it could be read as a declaration of love and devotion, with the singer insisting that the two of them are meant to be together.
Towards the end of the song, the lyrics take a darker turn, with the singer promising to haunt their partner's mind forever if they were to ever leave. This line suggests that the attachment between the two individuals has become somewhat obsessive or even dangerous. Overall, "Nothing Without Me" is a powerful exploration of the intensity and complexity of romantic relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
All I am
My entire identity, existence, and essence
All I know
Everything that I am aware of, understand, or have learned
Is hanging by the thinnest thread
Is precariously balanced and at the risk of collapsing or disappearing
If you leave
In the event that you depart or abandon me
If you go
If you move away or leave me behind
I might as well be gone, be dead
I would feel as though I no longer exist or as if I were deceased
I'm the bad
I am the negative aspects or traits within you
I'm the waterfall in your head
I am the incessant rush of thoughts, emotions, or memories in your mind
I'm the know it all
I am the arrogant or overconfident part of you that thinks it knows everything
I will never leave you alone
I will constantly be with you and influence you in some way
'Cause you know
Because it is a known fact
You know we belong together
You are aware that we are meant to be together
And we're only strong together
We are only powerful or successful when we are united
You are nothing without me
Your identity, purpose, or life would be meaningless or incomplete without me
If you run
If you try to escape or avoid me
You'll be on the run forever
You will constantly be evading or succumbing to me
I will haunt your mind forever
I will always be a presence in your thoughts or emotions
You are nothing without me
Your entire being relies on my existence
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANA DIAZ MOLINA, ELIAS KAPARI, MARKUS SCHULZ
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@larsen007
Who is listening to this as a summer track 2022?
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Me, is listen to the fantastic music
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2023
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November 23
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О, да. Ноябрь 2023
@akashghosh1928
In Canadian winters😅
@carloscarcamoc.3006
Trance Is My Religion!! 🙈🙈🙈🙈🙈
@nadirhabab3876
worshipping music that made you? I don't get it§ God is more than that
@EzVeil868
+nadir habab music is an essence of nature
@Aratondil
+finariae ismael well said mate :)