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”.
This Moment
Armin van Buuren Lyrics
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For way too many miles now
I've been flying with broken wings
(And now I'm falling faster to the ground
And it's a bitter end to a story so sweet
Like a long lost friend
That's never found a way back to me
Got me all locked up inside
And you hold the key
All that I need is this moment
To send me away with a smile on my face
I tried to leave but I turn back
On my heart remains a trace
All that I seek is this moment
All day in my mind I recreate
If there was a way to get back
This feeling of chase of chase
All that I need is this moment
This moment
The lyrics of Armin van Buuren's song "This Moment" explore the emotions of a person who has been pushing themselves too hard for too long and is now facing the consequences. The line "I’ve been running on, running on empty for way too many miles now" vividly describes the singer's exhaustion and weariness in life. The metaphor of "flying with broken wings" emphasizes the sense of loss and helplessness. The last line of the first verse "and now I’m falling faster to the ground" suggests that the singer is at the brink of a breakdown.
The chorus, however, brings a glimmer of hope amidst the gloomy milieu. The singer sings that "all that I need is this moment" to forget all the pain and stress of the past and move on with a smile. The phrase "send me away with a smile on my face" shows that the singer wants to leave behind all the burdens of life to have a fresh start. The repetition of the phrase "all that I need is this moment" highlights the simplicity of the solution the singer is looking for.
Overall, "This Moment" is a song about the transformative power of the present moment. The lyrics suggest that one can always find a way to start anew and let go of the past.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been running on, running on empty
I've been pushing myself too hard for too long, without enough fuel to keep me going.
For way too many miles now
I've been traveling and enduring for an extended period of time.
I've been flying with broken wings
I've been trying to do great things while struggling with some limitations or weaknesses.
(And now I'm falling faster to the ground)
I've reached a point where my limitations are causing me to crash and burn, hard.
And it's a bitter end to a story so sweet
What once seemed like a beautiful and promising journey has ended sadly and harshly.
Like a long lost friend
It's reminiscent of losing somebody who was important to you, like an old companion.
That's never found a way back to me
That person is seemingly gone for good, with no way to reconcile or reconnect.
And I can't deny these memories
I can't avoid or disregard these powerful moments of my past.
Got me all locked up inside
I feel trapped and confined due to the pain and emotions these memories bring up.
And you hold the key
Somebody has the power to alleviate this pain, to unlock my feelings and to help me move on.
All that I need is this moment
What I need to be happy is something that is attainable and within reach, if only for a moment in time.
To send me away with a smile on my face
This experience will bring me joy and make me feel content, even if it's fleeting.
I tried to leave but I turn back
I've attempted to move on or leave something behind, but I keep finding myself returning to it.
On my heart remains a trace
The memory or feeling of what I'm trying to leave behind is still present and affecting me in some way.
All that I seek is this moment
My sole desire is to experience this special moment that will bring me happiness and freedom.
All day in my mind I recreate
I spend a lot of my time trying to imagine and recapture this special feeling I've been chasing.
If there was a way to get back
If only there were a means to go back in time and experience this moment again.
This feeling of chase of chase
I would do anything to experience the rush of the chase once more.
All that I need is this moment
In the end, this is all I'm looking for: a singular moment of joy and hope that can help me escape the pain of my past.
This moment
All the pain, struggle, and potential for hope are distilled into the present moment, which is all that truly matters.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Cloud9
Written by: CLAUS TERHOEVEN, JONATHAN MENDELSOHN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Allen Watts
Thank you so much for your endless support! It means A lot for me!🔥⚡❤
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Austin Kuipers
Any genre can bring people together but trance is truly global. Love from where I am to where all you folks might be!
rickypt07
This song is just so perfect
Alex Troj
Perfect track❤
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Никто и никогда-не превзойдет Вас-Армин!!!❤❤❤Только вперед!!!