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 heโs been djโing and producing. Being the official Worldโs 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 musicianโs artistic achievements, national and international success, it is evident that Armin van Buuren has become one of the decadeโs most influential trance acts.
Even a basic list of recent successes reads like a lifetime of work: โBest Albumโ for artist album โShiversโ at both the Dutch Release Dance Awards and the prestigious Edison Awards; โBest Compilationโ for โA State Of Tranceโ, in 2006, claiming the โBest European DJโ award in 2007 and โBest Mix Radio Showโ at the Miami Winter Music Conference in 2006 and 2007, for radio show โA State Of Tranceโ โ 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 โRush Hourโ used as the theme tune to the UEFA European Youth Championship; the #1 entry in the Dutch album charts with his artist album โImagineโ, the #1 entry of the DVD registration of โArmin Only โ Imagineโ โ the landmarks just keep coming!
The 350th episode and the 7th year of the hit radio show โA State of Tranceโ 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 showโs 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 โA State of Trance Podcastโ was a natural progression. The weekly podcasts which contain highlights and Arminโs 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 DJโs nine hour set. The theme of the night was โImagineโ, described by Armin as โthe celebration of our sensations both in life and in clubland.โ Fans all around the world should not despair, as โArmin Onlyโ 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 Arminโs interest. โSo as a little nerdy kid I was writing my own basic programmes, and learnt about the technology from there.โ 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. โI was so stunned by what I saw him doing on the computer, that I got addicted to creating music right there and then!โ
โI loved dance music immediately โ this great rebellious sound that was so different to the โbeautifulโ songs of the years beforeโ. 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 DJโing didnโt 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!
Arminโs own productions have all made a huge impact and quickly gain worldwide acclaim; his latest artist album titled โImagineโ 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, โGoing Wrongโ with DJ Shah featuring Chris Jones, entered the Dutch Singles Chart at number five. The โArmin Only DVDโ 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 thatโs earned its place. His output includes tracks for the cult TV series 24, and the likes of Motorcycleโs As The Rush Comes.
Armin is a dedicated trance lover, but isnโt imprisoned by a single genre, saying โWhat makes trance work so well is that it doesnโt stick to one style, and can incorporate electro, minimal, whatever it likes.โ 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 โ basically whether youโre 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. "Itโs not just love for music, itโs my passion. It goes beyond liking, and beyond a hobby, itโs about a way of living. Music is essential to my lifeโ.
Youtopia
Armin van Buuren Lyrics
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Can you feel me by the fire side
From the moonlight
Through the cherry trees
Open the roof and take in the view
'Cause you're my sweetest dream
Come true
Colour the dusk, deep navy blue
And try to be brave
Cause I'll be right beside you
There's a world so high
Hold out your hands
And you can go anywhere
So reach for the stars
'Cause I'll be waiting up there
And you can finally fly
Cause you'll be lighter than air
Colour the dusk, deep navy blue
And try to be brave
'Cause I'll be right beside you
There's a world so high
Hold out your hands
And you can go anywhere
So reach for the stars
'Cause I'll be waiting up there
And you can finally fly
'Cause you'll be lighter than air
The lyrics in Armin van Buurenโs song โYoutopiaโ speak of a profound connection between two individuals, who seem to be able to sense each otherโs presence despite being in different places. The opening lines speak of this connection, with one person feeling the other in the raising tide, whereas the other can feel the first by the fireside. The chorus then speaks of a world high above, where one person holds out their hands, reaches for the stars, and is made weightless, as the other waits for them up there.
This song seems to be about love and trust that transcends distance and space, with the singer assuring their loved one that they will always be there for them, no matter what, even if it means waiting among the stars. The lyrics seem to suggest that the singer is a source of strength and courage for the other person, who may be feeling lost or uncertain, explaining why the chorus urges them to โtry to be braveโ.
The imagery used in the song is particularly striking, describing the moonlight, cherry trees, deep navy blues, and soaring heights, drawing the listener into the songโs world. Overall, โYoutopiaโ is a beautiful, uplifting song about love and the power of connection.
Line by Line Meaning
I can feel you in the raising tide
I sense your presence, just like the effect of a tide rising high.
Can you feel me by the fire side
Are you aware of my closeness to you, like being near a warm fire?
From the moonlight
Under the illuminating light of the moon,
Through the cherry trees
Amidst the beauty of cherry trees,
Open the roof and take in the view
Remove the roof and enjoy the spectacular scenery around us.
'Cause you're my sweetest dream
Because you are the most pleasant and cherished vision of mine.
Come true
A dream come true.
Colour the dusk, deep navy blue
Paint the evening sky with an intense navy blue hue.
And try to be brave
Attempt to be bold and daring.
Cause I'll be right beside you
Because I will be there with you every step of the way.
There's a world so high
There is a vast and elevated world awaiting us.
Hold out your hands
Extend your hands forth.
And you can go anywhere
You can journey to any destination.
So reach for the stars
So aim for the stars.
'Cause I'll be waiting up there
Because I will be waiting there for you.
And you can finally fly
You can soar through the air.
Cause you'll be lighter than air
Because you will have a weightlessness feeling as if you were floating.
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: ADAM R. YOUNG, BENNO DE GOEIJ, ARMIN VAN BUUREN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@frestygrifanny8803
can feel you in the raising tide
Can you feel me by the fire side
From the moonlight
Through the cherry trees
Open the roof and take in the view
'Cause you're my sweetest dream
Come true
Colour the dusk, deep navy blue
And try to be brave
Cause I'll be right beside you
There's a world so high
Hold out your hands
And you can go anywhere
So reach for the stars
'Cause I'll be waiting up there
And you can finally fly
Cause you'll be lighter than air
Colour the dusk, deep navy blue
And try to be brave
'Cause I'll be right beside you
There's a world so high
Hold out your hands
And you can go anywhere
So reach for the stars
'Cause I'll be waiting up there
And you can finally fly
'Cause you'll be lighter than air
@karoma7898
This song is my drug, I used to listen to it when I was in 9th grade, I would just lay in bed no stress about work, or not making enough money, or not being of any importance to anyone, I just WAS, absolute freedom. Now 10 years later it gives me euphoria, I close my eyes and just live in 10 years ago for 4 minutes. I love it, I never did drugs but I think it's the same euphoria if not better
@felipeh.7481
Isso รฉ um hino absoluto. Uma obra prima que jamais serรก esquecida. Sรณ nos resta nostalgia...
@TheHolyDragon3000
This song is special to me because it introduced me to Armin years ago. So much memories and now I feel old...
@frestygrifanny8803
can feel you in the raising tide
Can you feel me by the fire side
From the moonlight
Through the cherry trees
Open the roof and take in the view
'Cause you're my sweetest dream
Come true
Colour the dusk, deep navy blue
And try to be brave
Cause I'll be right beside you
There's a world so high
Hold out your hands
And you can go anywhere
So reach for the stars
'Cause I'll be waiting up there
And you can finally fly
Cause you'll be lighter than air
Colour the dusk, deep navy blue
And try to be brave
'Cause I'll be right beside you
There's a world so high
Hold out your hands
And you can go anywhere
So reach for the stars
'Cause I'll be waiting up there
And you can finally fly
'Cause you'll be lighter than air
@khalilAchour
Great memories with this song great music
@davidalonsomejiaflores9356
The most beautiful song ever โค
@JeudyTalavera
this track is very beautiful :'V
@stellacarrier8341
This Song Youtopia by Armin Van Buuren feat. Adam Young of Owl City is a pleasant electronic dance music song. I am fortunate to have first heard this one of a kind song by around the December 2011/January 2012 timeframe. Even now years later I still have yet to make out the full meaning yet I'm guessing that this song seems to be about someone who evokes blissful emotions in someone andor a person is who is in love with someone/remembers/has memories of someone that is like heaven to them (just inferring/speculating from the Youtopia label).
@lifevest1
AvB and Owl City? pretty much sums up my 2nd half of high school haha
@sunshinessam
This track is stunning Armin :) I love it.