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”.
Song I Sing
Armin van Buuren Lyrics
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But you don't really need one
'Cause you are the sunrise
In the dark side of my sky
There isn't a moment
That I'm not trying to find the words
To capture the poetry you are
So I will break open my heart
And I will show you every part
'Cause you're written all over me
A silent melody
I hear in everything
You are the song I sing
You are the song I sing
I'd give you an ocean
But you're already woven
Into the fabric
Of the deepest part of me
There isn't a moment
That I'm not trying to understand
How it could happen
That you'd find me in the dark
So I will break open my heart
And I will show you every part
'Cause you're written all over me
A silent melody
I hear in everything
You are the song I sing
You are the song I sing
You are the song I sing
A hidden symphony
You are the song I sing always
You are the song I sing
You are the song I sing
You are the song I sing
A hidden symphony
You are the song I sing always
You are the song I sing
In every part me
You are the song I sing always
The lyrics of the Armin van Buuren feat. HALIENE song "Song I Sing" are a beautiful tribute to a loved one. The singer expresses their desire to write a love song for that person, but they feel that it's not necessary because their loved one is like a sunrise in their life's dark side. The singer is constantly trying to capture the essence of their beloved's poetry and artistry in their own words.
The singer speaks of their loved one being woven into the deepest fabric of their being, and they cannot fathom how this person came into their life when they were in such a dark place. They say that their hearts will break open to show their beloved every part of themselves, as they are written all over them like a silent melody that echoes in everything. The loved one is the song that the singer sings, a hidden symphony, always present in every part of their being.
The song's message is one of deep love, admiration, and appreciation for another person, and the musical arrangement complements the lyrics with its soaring, uplifting melody. The song speaks to the human condition of seeking love, finding someone who brings light to the dark moments of life, and being grateful for that person's presence in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
I'd write you a love song
I want to express my love for you through music
But you don't really need one
Because you are already the source of light and happiness in my life
'Cause you are the sunrise
You bring light and hope to my life
In the dark side of my sky
Even when things are tough and difficult, you are always there to give me strength
There isn't a moment
I am always trying to find a way to express my feelings for you
That I'm not trying to find the words
I struggle to find words precise enough to describe how much you mean to me
To capture the poetry you are
To capture the essence of how beautiful and special you are to me
So I will break open my heart
I am willing to be vulnerable and show you my true feelings
And I will show you every part
I am willing to share all of myself with you
'Cause you're written all over me
You are a huge part of my life and who I am
A silent melody
A feeling that is always present in my heart
I hear in everything
You are always there, even in the smallest things in my life
You are the song I sing
You are the inspiration for everything I create and do
I'd give you an ocean
I would give you everything if I could
But you're already woven
You are already an inseparable part of my life
Into the fabric
You are woven into the very essence of who I am
Of the deepest part of me
You are a part of me that runs deep, all the way to my soul
That I'm not trying to understand
I am always trying to grasp the depth of my love for you
How it could happen
I don't know how I got this lucky to have you in my life
That you'd find me in the dark
That you would come into my life when I needed you the most
You are the song I sing
You are the inspiration for everything I create and do
A hidden symphony
A feeling that is always there, even when I am not consciously aware of it
You are the song I sing always
You are always on my mind, and I am always creating new things inspired by you
In every part me
You are a part of every aspect of my life and being
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Cloud9, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Armin Van Buuren, Benno Goeij De, Kelly Sweet, Matthew T. Steeper
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@HALIENE
Such an honor working on this special song with Armin, I hope you all love it! <3
@ReidMeaneRadio
I love it! 😃😃😃
@Alan-zx1oe
❤😍
@0Nalck2353
😘❤🔥
@justboredom2730
Your voice is gorgeous
@beshoym4718
😘
@kolack1985
I have been listening to Armin since I was 14 years old. I have seen Armin so many times it is hard to keep track of them all. I was fortunate to meet him personally in 2013 in Hollywood at the HoB when he delighted us with information about the Armin Only Intense Tour. Much taller in person than I initially thought, haha. Armin's music has changed my life, and at one of his shows, I found the love of my life. I can't wait till ASOT 950! Why? Because it will be my very first one and it is Valentine's surprise for my love. I'm doing it right for us and going VIP!!! TY TY TY Armin for giving the world such a beautiful gift. Because not only has your music uplifted my soul, it has brought a love into my life I would've never known.
@ruanduplessis6375
HALIENE is hands down the best trance vocalist
@chuckmorton8823
Agreed
@Haydezzz
emma hewitt is pretty good too ;)