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”.
Waiting for the Night
Armin van Buuren Lyrics
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Emotion running high with double meaning
Just another day to keep it calm within
But I can't find a way to fight this shadow dreaming
We're always waiting for the night
Never lost, we can go where the light shines brightest
We're always waiting for the night
Stay all night, runaway all night
We'll stay all night runaway all night?
Stay all night, runaway all night
Stay all night, runaway all night
Push and shove against the thoughts you left me with
Every picture of regret my expectation
Your emotions can't hide behind those eyes
Conversations come quick to steal me back again
We're always waiting for the night
Never lost 'cause we can go where the light shines brightest
We're always waiting for the night
So come with me where we can go where the light shines brightest
Stay all night, runaway all night
We'll stay all night runaway all night?
Stay all night, runaway all night
Stay all night, runaway all night
The lyrics to Armin van Buuren's "Waiting For The Night" speak to the idea of finding solace in darkness and waiting for the night to come when everything can be forgotten and left behind. The opening line, "Shoot me down and I'll get up again," suggests that no matter how many hardships one may face, they will always rise above it. The double meaning of "emotion running high" is a nod to the emotional weight that the singer carries, as well as the high tempo and energy of the song.
The singer seems to be longing for a way to escape from their troubles, but they can't seem to shake the "shadow dreaming" that follows them wherever they go. They're waiting for the night to come so they can find peace and clarity. The chorus speaks to the idea of never losing hope and finding a way to thrive even in the darkness. The repetition of "stay all night, runaway all night" creates a sense of determination and an unwillingness to give up.
The second verse suggests that the singer is haunted by their past regrets and is struggling to move on. But even in the face of this struggle, they're still determined to find a way out. The line "conversations come quick to steal me back again" suggests that the singer is constantly being pulled back into their negative thoughts. But despite this, they're still waiting for the night to come and bring them the peace they seek.
Overall, "Waiting For The Night" speaks to the universal struggle of trying to find peace in the midst of chaos. It's an upbeat and energizing song, but its lyrics reflect the complexity of human emotion and the need to find hope even in the darkest of times.
Line by Line Meaning
Shoot me down and I'll get up again
My courage to face failures won't be diminished by a few setbacks
Emotion running high with double meaning
My feelings are complex and multilayered
Just another day to keep it calm within
I try to maintain composure every day
But I can't find a way to fight this shadow dreaming
I'm struggling to resist negative feelings and thoughts
We're always waiting for the night
We're anticipating a time of escape and release
Never lost, we can go where the light shines brightest
We'll always find our way to happiness and freedom
We're always waiting for the night
We long for the darkness to come
So come with me where we can go where the light shines brightest
Let's go to a place where we can truly be ourselves
Stay all night, runaway all night
We'll spend the entire night running away from our problems
We'll stay all night runaway all night?
Stay all night, runaway all night
We're determined to persevere throughout the night
Stay all night, runaway all night
We'll escape all our worries for as long as possible
Push and shove against the thoughts you left me with
I'm fighting against the negative impact you've had on me
Every picture of regret my expectation
I keep anticipating disappointment from regretful decisions
Your emotions can't hide behind those eyes
I can see through your emotional facade
Conversations come quick to steal me back again
Our conversations always lead me back to you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: ARMIN VAN BUUREN, ARMIN J J D VAN BUUREN, BENNO DE GOEIJ, FIORA CUTLER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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