Year: 2014

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¡Viva México!

After an incredible 5 week tour through North America, Armin and his crew descend down to sunny Mexico for a show in Monterrey and Mexico City. This episode gives you a unique glimpse of the technology and work involved in the visuals shown throughout the show. From snowy mountain tops to hidden easter eggs, the visuals are truly one of a kind and helped make Armin Only Intense the incredible show that it is.

Show night in Mexico: The Mexican crowd goes ecstatic as Eller sounds in ‘Zocalo’ on his guitar, a song originally composed as a tribute to the Mexican fans. A crowd so crazy, even Armin’s DJ booth bounces along the music…

For more info and tickets for Armin Only visit www.arminonly.com.

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To all the ASOT fans – with the ‘beast’ of an episode 666 behind us (but it is still Friday the 13th, so we’re not completely out of the woods yet!), we turn to number 667. With two tunes from Cosmic Gate’s upcoming album ‘Start To Feel’ and a Dash Berlin original taken from his upcoming album ‘We Are’, there are a lot of exciting things on the horizon. See you next week!

Listen now on Spotify.

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You asked for it, and now it’s here! The best of the best of ASOT June. 20 tracks (and one bonus track), including the Ben Gold remix of Armin van Buuren & Andrew Rayel ‘EIFORYA’.

Download on iTunes: http://bit.ly/AvBRadioJune14_iT
Listen on Spotify: http://bit.ly/AvBRadioJune14_SP
Grab your copy on Beatport: http://bit.ly/AvBRadioJune14_BP

Tracklist:

1. Armin van Buuren & Andrew Rayel – EIFORYA (Ben Gold Remix)

2. Jorn van Deynhoven – New Horizons (A State Of Trance 650 Anthem) (Mark Sixma Remix)

3. Gareth Emery feat. Krewella – Lights & Thunder (Omnia Remix Edit)

4. Andrew Bayer – Bullet Catch (Original Mix)

5. Aly & Fila feat. Karim Youssef – Laily (Photographer Radio Edit)

6. The Thrillseekers vs Sam Mitcham – All The Little Things (Original Mix)

7. Tenishia with Jonathan Mendelsohn – A New Dream (Original Mix)

8. Tommy Johnson feat. Nanje Nowack – Burn The Sun (Radio Edit)

9. Soarsweep – Between Empires (Radio Edit)

10. Vadim Zhukov – Moscow Morning (Ultimate Remix)

11. Solid Stone – For The Moment (Radio Edit)

12. Dan Thompson – Altitude (Radio Edit)

13. Simon O’Shine & Ahmed Romel – Absente (Radio Edit)

14. Amir Hussain & Allen Watts – Step Into My World (Radio Edit)

15. Aly & Fila and Giuseppe Ottaviani – Brilliant People (Mark Sherry Radio Edit)

16. Ferry Tayle feat. Erica Curran – Rescue Me (Suncatcher Remix)

17. Thomas Bronzwaer – Shadow World (2014 Original Mix)

18. Cold Blue – Black Rock (Radio Edit)

19. John O’Callaghan – One Special Particle (Radio Edit)

20. Aly & Fila – City Of Angels (ReOrder & Ian Standerwick presents SkyPatrol Edit)

21. Gaia – Tuvan (Andy Blueman Radio Edit) [Classic Bonus Track]

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Yesterday world-renowned DJ and producer Armin van Buuren unveiled his wax likeness in Madame Tussauds. Visitors of Madame Tussauds can now stand next to Armin in the DJ booth for a spectacular performance in front of the biggest Hollywood stars.

Armin was asked to pose twice for the sculpture, enthusiastically working with the sculptors. In total more than 500 different measurements had to be taken and and at least as many photographs. During the second session in London, particular attention was paid to his facial features and expressions.

After the second session, a mold was made and the wax was poured. The uncolored wax was then dyed, and individual hairs were added to the figure one at a time — even exact copies of Armin’s teeth and eyes were made as well. During the whole process, from the first posing session to the finishing touches, fifteen different people worked on the project for four months.

The sculpture of the iconic DJ now resides in Madame Tussauds behind a DJ booth in the so-called ‘A-list’ room where he ‘plays’ for international stars like Justin Timberlake, Johnny Depp, Angelina Jolie, and Gwyneth Paltrow.

Annemiek Dolfin, the head of marketing for Madame Tussauds: “We are incredibly honored that we now have the likeness of one of the most prominent DJs in the world in our attraction. His passion for music, contribution to the promotion of dance music worlwide, and numerous nominations helped us make the choice to create this sculpture. Armin was in the top five of the most requested figures, so we will also be meeting the wishes of many of our visitors.”

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In celebration of the launch of the new Philips M1X-DJ Controller (created in partnership with Armin van Buuren), Armin offered a special masterclass at Apple’s flagship store in Sydney for a group of lucky attendees. After demonstrating the full capabilities of the M1X-DJ in combination with an iPad, Armin had a meet and greet with fans.

During the session, Philips presented van Buuren with a special, custom Philips surfboard, prominently featuring the Armin logo and concept drawings of the M1X.

For more information about the M1X (and to purchase your own) click here!

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Last year, the Armada family went to Ibiza in celebration of the 10-year anniversary of Armada Music, the label founded by Armin van Buuren, Maykel Piron, and David Lewis. Looking back on these heartwarming images and faces reminds us not only of the extensive history of Armada, but also the incredible impact that 10 short years can have on the world.

We here at camp Armin van Buuren would like to say thank you to all the supporters (fans, DJs, performers, partners…) that have helped us over the years, and we promise that we will do everything in our power to make the next decade as magical as the first.

Enjoy!