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”.
The Longest Day
Armin van Buuren Lyrics
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presidential candidate.
My wife and daughter have been targeted.
And people i work with may be involved in both.
I'm Federal Agent Jack Bauer
and this is the longest day of my life
This is the longest day of my life
This is the longest day of my life
The lyrics to Armin van Buuren's song "The Longest Day" are actually a dialogue excerpt from the television series "24," specifically from the character Jack Bauer, played by Kiefer Sutherland. These lyrics capture the intense and suspenseful moments in the life of Agent Jack Bauer, who is a federal agent caught in a high-stakes situation. The lines convey the gravity of the situation he is facing, where terrorists are planning to assassinate a presidential candidate, and both his family and colleagues may be involved.
The repetition of the line "This is the longest day of my life" emphasizes the immense pressure and stress Bauer is under. It signifies the challenge and endurance required to navigate through an entire day filled with danger and uncertainty. The urgency and intensity of the music in the song matches the emotions conveyed in these lyrics, creating a sense of suspense and anticipation.
Overall, these lyrics serve as a dramatic introduction to the song, setting the tone for an intense musical journey and reflecting the intense atmosphere of the television series "24."
Line by Line Meaning
Right now, terrorists are plotting to assassinate a presidential candidate.
At this very moment, there are individuals who have wicked intentions to carry out the murder of a presidential candidate.
My wife and daughter have been targeted.
To my utmost dismay, my dear wife and daughter have become the intended victims of these evil plans.
And people I work with may be involved in both.
To my utmost shock, it is possible that some individuals whom I associate with professionally might have connections or involvement in both the terrorist plot and the targeting of my family.
I'm Federal Agent Jack Bauer
I, the one known as Federal Agent Jack Bauer, am the one who must face this grave situation head-on.
and this is the longest day of my life
Furthermore, the current circumstances I find myself in make this day feel like an eternity, filled with immense challenges and hardships.
This is the longest day of my life
Once again, it is essential to reiterate that this day has surpassed all others in terms of its duration and the magnitude of the trials I am encountering.
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miquliini
Still my greatest love. Heard this for first time in 2005. Ever since loved it. Im nearly in my 40s, but damn, this keeps blasting
yogi8787
I've got goosebumps from this voice, I'm 35
MUS'AB SUHAIMI
40 this year. For me this is the best track from AVB
Inflatable Conan
Same, heard this when I was 23. Loved it.
Then I turned 30 and thought to myself "Wow, I'm 30.."
Recently turned 40 and now I'm like "Eh, whatever.." 😂
Aquve
It's pure trance from the beginning till the end. These unique sounds make me fall in euphoria... definitely one of the best remixes ever made.
KroNick_Abundance Nikolaos
Agreed perfect use of white noise at the Build up n peaks omg what a banging arse tinev
E46325mod
THE BEST
Андрей Абеленцев
That's how trance should sound. Huge tune. One of the best from Van Buuren.
TranceHeed
Loved when Armin made this darker haunting trance.
KroNick_Abundance Nikolaos
Ikr it..a like wtf happened to that side it's likr he's been on just light lately lol wth man plz armin why don't u give us asot lol (asot2007yrmix pun lol)