Virtanen started his career as an amateur musician while in high school, making music using his PC's tracker software. As his interest in music production rapidly grew, he moved on to more serious production techniques.
While at a classmate's party, Virtanen played the song "Rude Boy" (written by Swedish artist Leila K) four times. This earned him the nickname "Rude Boy," which gradually morphed into "Da Rude", which in turn inspired the name "Darude."
Virtanen continued producing music while in technical school, occasionally releasing demos to radio stations beginning in 1997, and offering his music for download on MP3.com. In 1999, he gave a demo for "Sandstorm" to his producer, JS16 (Jaakko Salovaara). Virtanen signed on with JS16's 16 Inch Records label, and shortly thereafter, "Sandstorm" was released as a single.
"Sandstorm" was a smash hit in Finland, topping the Finnish Single Chart, selling platinum and holding the #1 spot on the Finnish Dance Chart for seventeen consecutive weeks. Word quickly spread about the track, which found global success. After becoming the #3 single in the United Kingdom[1] (becoming the first record by a Finnish artist to do so), "Sandstorm" eventually sold 2 million units worldwide, and was the world's biggest selling 12-inch record in 2000.
Shortly thereafter, Darude released his debut album, Before the Storm, selling 800,000 copies worldwide, topping the Finnish album charts, and earning him three Finnish Grammy awards. Before the Storm was produced by JS16, and features two of his remixes.
Darude's second single, "Feel the Beat," closely followed the success of "Sandstorm", reaching #5 on the UK Singles Chart.[1] Subsequent releases, "Out of Control," and "Out of Control (Back for More)" (a remix of the former, featuring vocals by Tammie Marie) failed to match the success of Darude's first two singles.
Darude began a successful world tour in 2001, releasing Before the Storm: Australian Tour Edition in the process. 2002 saw the release of Before the Storm: Special Edition, featuring a collection of remixes of Darude's work. Since the release of Rush, Darude has remained on the road, particularly the United States and Eastern Europe.
In 2003, Darude released his second album, Rush, along with singles "Music" and "Next to You". All three had modest success, with Rush reaching #4 in weekly Finnish album sales and "Next to You" being commonly featured in DJ mixes.
Darude posted his singles "Tell Me" and "My Game" from his new album Label This! on his official MySpace page. "Tell Me" was released in Finland on April 11, 2007 and "My Game" on September 19, 2007.
(2) Finnish DJ/Producer Darude (born Ville Virtanen) started experimenting with music and DJing while still attending school, adopting the nickname of "the Rude" (later Darude) after Swedish rap star Leila K.'s "Rude Boy."
Producer Jaakko Salovaara (aka JS 16), founder of the independent label 16 Inch, teamed up with him to release his first single, called "Sandstorm." British Neo-Record became involved in the newcomer project soon after. In June 2000, Darude achieved the status of chart-topping artist in the U.K. Around the same time, Ville Virtanen successfully performed on the BBC Top of the Pops show, bringing forth the release of his debut album titled Before the Storm. ~ Drago Bonacich, Rovi
Let the Music Take Control
Darude Lyrics
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Let your body move and let it all flow
Let the music take control
Let your body move and let it all flow
Body move and let it all flow
Body move and let it all flow
Body move and let it all flow
Body move and let it all flow
Body move and let it all flow
Body move and let it all flow
Body move and let it all flow
Body move and let it all flow
Body move and let it all flow
Let the music take control
Let your body move and let it all flow
Let the music take control
Let your body move and let it all flow
Let the music take control
Let your body move and let it all flow
Let the music take control
Let your body move and let it all flow
Let the music take control
Let the music take control
Let your body move and let it all flow
Let the music take control
Let your body move and let it all flow
Let the music take control
Let your body move and let it all flow
Let the music take control
Let your body move and let it all flow
Let the music take control
Let your body move and let it all flow
The lyrics to Darude's song "Let the Music Take Control" are a call to surrender oneself to the power of music and the rhythm it carries. The repetition of the phrase, "Let your body move and let it all flow," emphasizes the importance of letting go of inhibitions and allowing oneself to be taken over by the music. The phrase "let it all flow" suggests a release of emotions, energy, and tension. The emphasis on the body is also significant, as it is through physical movement that one can fully immerse themselves in the experience of music.
The use of the phrase "Let the music take control" reinforces the idea that music has a transformative power, capable of altering one's mood, energy levels, and even perspective. The repetition of the phrase serves to reinforce this message, suggesting that it is not just a suggestion but a powerful command. The use of the word "control" suggests that the music can take over and lead one on a journey, and the individual can only surrender and follow.
Overall, the lyrics to "Let the Music Take Control" are a testament to the power of music and its ability to move and transform us. The song suggests that music is not just something we listen to passively, but rather it is a force that can inspire and empower us to let go of our inhibitions and fully immerse ourselves in the present moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Let the music take control
Allow the melodies to dominate and guide your emotional and physical responses to it.
Let your body move and let it all flow
Allow your physical form to respond and move accordingly to the rhythm.
Body move and let it all flow
Reiterate the importance of letting go and moving to the music.
Body move and let it all flow
Continuing to reinforce the message of allowing the music to dictate your physical movements and emotions.
Body move and let it all flow
Continuing to reinforce the message of allowing the music to dictate your physical movements and emotions.
Body move and let it all flow
Continuing to reinforce the message of allowing the music to dictate your physical movements and emotions.
Body move and let it all flow
Continuing to reinforce the message of allowing the music to dictate your physical movements and emotions.
Body move and let it all flow
Continuing to reinforce the message of allowing the music to dictate your physical movements and emotions.
Body move and let it all flow
Continuing to reinforce the message of allowing the music to dictate your physical movements and emotions.
Let the music take control
Repeatedly driving the message home that surrendering control to the music is critical.
Let your body move and let it all flow
Restating the importance of allowing your body to follow the music's direction.
Let the music take control
Reinforcing the significance of giving complete control to the music.
Let your body move and let it all flow
Continuing to encourage physical surrender to the music.
Let the music take control
Concluding with the central message of entrusting complete control to the music.
Let your body move and let it all flow
Reiterating the importance of your physical response to the music.
Let the music take control
Once again emphasizing the vital role that music should have in guiding your emotions and movements.
Let your body move and let it all flow
Closing with one more call to movement and submission to the music.
Contributed by Allison K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@cannonfodder8287
Killed a lot of brain cells while on xtc listening to this song when I was 18. Good times.
@wajihkhan4007
Used to listen this on my way back from school in 2008
@veevee1211
Brings me right back to my clubbing days!! We would pre drink to this CD and then dance to it in the clubs! Takes me right back .......
@beaubrady22
Underrated album
@Jouni-V
Pure gold! 💎
@seds94
stupid underrated
@RetroPCUser
I almost blew my car stereo with the bass set to max as well as treble. Gotta love the bass effect.
@keirboyko
Especially the vibbbbbration.
@user-vn7tp7ll9v
この曲は最高ですし、好きですし、レーシングゲームの曲にもいいですよね。
@DancinDane
Good times :)