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”.
These Silent Hearts
Armin van Buuren Lyrics
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And further alter our perception
The silence that we keep in this sleep
Is rising from its slumber again
What we see we find is intertwined
With our beliefs, manifesting in daily life
It all feels pure and simple now
These silent hearts
We hold within our hands within my heart
The rush is just the same these silent hearts
Protected from the dark
And let silence be broken
Let silence be broken
These silent hearts
We hold within our hands within my heart
The rush is just the same these silent hearts
Protected from the dark
Let silence be broken
The lyrics of Armin van Buuren's song 'These Silent Hearts' talk about how sounds can alter our perception, and how the silence that is present while we sleep can rise again. The first verse describes how some sounds can have an intense effect on us and change our perspective, and how the silence we have while sleeping can also affect us again. The second verse talks about how what we perceive and believe is intertwined and how it is manifested in our daily life, and how everything feels pure and simple now, maybe because of the silence or the lack of distractions.
The chorus of the song talks about 'these silent hearts' that we hold within our hands, and how they are protected from the dark. The last line of the chorus repeats the phrase 'let silence be broken' which may signify the desire to move away from the protected silence we have in our hearts and let some noise or sound come in to perhaps break from the monotony. Overall, the lyrics seem to talk about how silence can have an impact on us and can be comforting, but also how we may want to break from it and try something new or different.
Line by Line Meaning
All the sounds begin to rush in
All of the noises around us are starting to come in and affect us.
And further alter our perception
These sounds are also changing the way we see and understand things.
The silence that we keep in this sleep
Even though we are being affected by the sounds, we still keep a silent and peaceful state of mind.
Is rising from its slumber again
But now we are starting to come out of that peaceful state and become more aware of our surroundings again.
What we see we find is intertwined
Our perceptions of things are influenced by our beliefs and what we believe to be true.
With our beliefs, manifesting in daily life
These beliefs then show up in our daily lives and shape our experiences.
It all feels pure and simple now
Despite the complexities of life, everything seems clear and straightforward at the moment.
These silent hearts
The peaceful and calm state of our hearts.
We hold within our hands within my heart
We have the power to maintain this peaceful state within ourselves.
The rush is just the same these silent hearts
Even though we are returning to a more aware state, we can still maintain a sense of peace.
Protected from the dark
Our peaceful state of mind protects us from negative thoughts and emotions.
Let silence be broken
It's time to come out of our peaceful state and face the world again.
These silent hearts
Repeating the idea of the peaceful state within us.
Let silence be broken
Repeating the call to come out of that state and move forward.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Songtrust Ave
Written by: CHRISTIAN ANTHONY BURNS, BENNO N DE GOEIJ, BRIAN WAYNE N TRANSEAU, ARMIN J J D N VAN BUUREN
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@ilbara6908
All the sounds begin to rush in
And further alter our perception
The silence that we keep in this sleep
Is rising from its slumber again
What we see we find is intertwined
With all our beliefs, manifesting in daily life
It all feels pure and simple now
These silent hearts
We hold within our hands
Within my heart
The rush is just the same
These silent hearts
Protected from the dark
And let silence be broken
@Notperfectbunny
We need music like this back
@WeArePharmers
How do you go from this amazing track to "Blah Blah Blah"?! We need more of this, Armin!
@DmitrijsGranicins
Blah Blah Blah is a nice psy-trance track, though. Not saying it compares in terms of creativity to this...but still, it's a nice track.
@lbanks1soldier
Dmitry Granicin agreed. I gaveup lol
@Hablift
@@DmitrijsGranicins psy?)) lol...... Infected Mushroom crying somewhere
@YoshioGarciaSalazar
Agree with you
@dusshan1
@@Hablift :D :D true
@eyeofthetiger4214
You're here because you miss this kind of trance with longer tracks and you miss this Armin
@gyeoulbee
what a melody. breathtaking, 2:33 sends me to a different world
@romans.5904
Love that part!