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”.
Sirens of the Sea
Armin van Buuren Lyrics
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Follow me, follow me, yeah let's go
To the sand, to the sand, the purest sand
Into the sea, into the sea, yeah, let's go
Out beyond the water's edge
Far out past the coral ledge
Underneath the diamond dancing lights
Silent sleeping indigo
Drifting down into the endless night
I can not resist your call
I can not resist your call
Take my hand, take my hand, yeah take my hand
Follow me, follow me, yeah, let's go
To the sand, to the sand, the purest sand
Into the sea, into the sea, yeah, let's go
Leaving reason far behind
Nothing here is cruel or kind
Only your desire to set me free
Let us lie here all alone
Worn away like river stone
Let us be the sirens of the sea
I can not resist your call
I can not resist your call
Leaving reason far behind
Nothing here is cruel or kind
Only your desire to set me free
Let us lie here all alone
Worn away like river stone
Let us be the sirens of the sea
I can not resist your call
I can not resist your call
Sirens of the sea
The lyrics to Armin van Buuren's song "Sirens of the Sea" are steeped in the imagery of the ocean and its depths. The song begins with a call to action, with the singer urging the listener to take their hand and follow them to the "purest sand" and "into the sea." From there, the lyrics take on a dream-like quality, with the singer describing swimming far out past the coral ledge and into the "endless night" of the ocean's depths.
As the song progresses, the lyrics become more sensual, with the singer describing the "desire to set me free" and urging the listener to embrace the freedom of the ocean. The imagery of the "sirens of the sea" conjures up the mythological creatures of Greek mythology who lure sailors to their deaths, but in this context, they represent the irresistible call of the ocean and the freedom it represents.
Overall, the lyrics to "Sirens of the Sea" evoke the beauty, mystery, and sensuality of the ocean, inviting the listener to embrace its depths and let go of reason and inhibition.
Line by Line Meaning
Take my hand, take my hand, yeah take my hand
Invitation to join the singer on a journey.
Follow me, follow me, yeah let's go
Urging the listener to come along and explore.
To the sand, to the sand, the purest sand
Destination is a beautiful, natural area.
Into the sea, into the sea, yeah, let's go
Traveling into the water to discover something new.
Out beyond the water's edge
Venturing into unknown territory.
Far out past the coral ledge
Exploring further from the familiar areas.
Underneath the diamond dancing lights
Describing the beauty of the scene.
Chase the world from far below
Leaving behind the stresses and concerns of everyday life.
Silent sleeping indigo
Describing the peace and stillness of the underwater setting.
Drifting down into the endless night
Sinking down into the dark, quiet depths.
I can not resist your call
Feeling compelled to follow the allure of the unknown.
Leaving reason far behind
Letting go of logic and embracing the adventure.
Nothing here is cruel or kind
Describing the neutral nature of the environment.
Only your desire to set me free
Implying that the desire to explore is driven by an unknown force.
Let us lie here all alone
Enjoying the solitude of the setting.
Worn away like river stone
Becoming part of the natural environment.
Let us be the sirens of the sea
Becoming one with the allure and beauty of the underwater world.
Sirens of the sea
Describing the enchanting pull of the ocean.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANTHONY PATRICK JAMES MCGUINNESS, JONATHAN DAVID GRANT, JUSTINE SUISSA, PAAVO SILJAMAKI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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TRACKLIST:
1. Just Listen 0:00
2. Sirens of the Sea 3:48
3. If I Could Fly 9:42
4. Breaking Ties 14:50
5. Miracle 20:04
6. Come Home 26:44
7. On a Good Day 31:19
8. Ashes 37:14
9. I Am What I Am 43:45
10. Lonely Girl 48:32
11. Secret 54:01
12. On the Beach 59:22
13. Breaking Ties (Flow mix) 1:04:08
Enjoy! =)
@AriahSV
I am 52 and discovered trance a few months back, never felt more alive in my entire life whilst the rest of my friends are ageing fast physically and mentally, we no longer have much in common, trance is my medicine, especially after discovering A&B, this album is an incredible find and I am glad to find such a good vibe here to share my new passion with ♥️
@pianoatthirty
it's such amazing music. If you haven't already, check out Ferry Tayle and Dan Stone, they are super inspiring and really uplifting.
@flfx1083
Pure medicine, thanks A&B
@michaeljeffery7466
I used to listen to this track when I was a teenager. I'm glad you discovered it!
@jollysomalian
Just turned 52 myself and trace is my medicine as well. I discovered early 2000s. When I mentioned my age someone people ask for id to believe lol. Some of us humans age well and age before thier time. I just found this track and I comment can relate to yey.
@rosadaza8924
Great music ages you like fine wine 🍷
My favorite music for decades.
@bobbyg9587
Coming back to this album is like finding a pair of pants from high school that still fit perfectly. It's like no time has passed, and the music is as fresh as it ever was.
@goldenstarmusic1689
As someone who's been listening to this since middle school, that's an incredible way to put it. Still listening in college and it's as fresh, timeless, and beautiful as ever.
@mattetheridge6580
Great analagy my friend.
@hedehey1
Well said!