'Summer takes over as soon as 'Feels So Good' hits in.'

Preview Feels So Good (feat. Nadia Ali) on YouTube

Summer takes over as soon as ‘Feels So Good’ hits in. It’s the voice of Nadia Ali that appears on this housy ‘Mirage’ track. Her soothing but powerful voice is in perfect combination to the playful bass-guitar and easy-going feel-good sound. You may find that ‘Feels So Good’ is nothing like you’d expect from Armin, but that’s exactly what he intended. Armin:”We just wanted to try something different for the album, to see if we can inspire other songwriters or maybe write a song out of it ourselves. In March last year, we started to send the demo around. In the summer I met the Nervo Sisters, with who I also wrote ‘Not Giving Up On Love’, and when they heard it they were like ‘Oh my god, this is so great! We want to write a track to it’. In the past I used...
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Preview This Light Between Us (feat. Christian Burns)

For his fourth artist album, ‘Mirage’, Armin van Buuren invited several top notch vocalists into the studio. One of them is Christian Burns. The UK singer, with his characteristic and warm voice, was featured on the emotive and touching ‘Light Between Us’. A string-driven, deep trance anthem with incredible power, moving the crowds on the floor as well as those that listen to it at home. ‘This Light Between Us’ is a warm, soothing track that has something epic to it. This one will linger in many dance-minded hearts for a long time to go. If you’re curious about the track, check the official preview of ‘This Light Between Us’ onArmin’s YouTube channel! Pre-order on iTunes. Pre-order at ArmadaShop.com.
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Preview Mirage on YouTube!

The title track to Armin van Buuren’s ‘Mirage’ album is an absolute stormer, passing by the full spectrum of dance music. It builds from a deep, dark progressive angle to unfold itself to a classical masterpiece of guitar-mayhem. ‘Mirage’ is the theme for the new Armin Only Worldtour and, together with ‘Desiderium 207’ featuring the stunning vocals of Susana, opening track of the ‘Mirage’ album. Check the exclusive preview on Armin’s YouTube channel and don’t forget to pre-order the album on iTunes or ArmadaShop.com. Pre-order on iTunes. Pre-order at ArmadaShop.com. Tracklist 01. Desiderium 207 (feat. Susana) 02. Mirage 03. This Light Between Us (feat. Christian Burns) 04. Not Giving Up On Love (vs Sophie Ellis-Bextor) 05. I Don’t Own You 06. Full Focus 07....
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Armin reveals producing secrets ‘Virtual Friend’

Whoever thought producing a masterful piece of electronic dance music is all about sitting behind a computer for two hours and that’s it, will be surprised by the studio sessions of Armin van Buuren, in which he reveals the producing secrets behind his tracks ‘Full Focus’, ‘Mirage’ and ‘Not Giving Up On Love’. This time he invites you to join him behind the scenes to explain all about ‘Virtual Friend’. Armin will take you on a virtual trip to London, straight into the studio of British producer Guy Chambers. He is the multi talent behind the sounds of musicians like Kylie Minogue and Robbie Williams, so it goes without saying that Armin was excited working with him in the UK. Are you curious how the whole track got into being? Do you want to know where Armin gets...
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Pre-order Mirage limited edition and win an Ibiza trip

Just two more weeks to go till the big wait is over. On September 10th, Armin van Buuren’s fourth artist album ‘Mirage’ will finally be revealed and introduce a musical side of him fans haven’t heard yet. The final result of two years of hard work and creativity will then finally see the light of day. To be sure that you get ‘Mirage’ on time, we have a special announcement for all Dutch Armin fans. The limited bonus edition of ‘Mirage’ is now also available for pre-order at the Dutch Free Record Shop! And that’s not all, cause there’s two big extra-extra’s to this one! Whoever pre-orders the album now, is not only in the running for one of the 50 tickets to the special and exclusive Free Record Shop album launch party in Belgium, but also for a trip to party island...
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