The votes are in and the tracklist and release date of Armin van Buuren's latest album, 'Armin Anthems: Ultimate Singles Collected,' are now confirmed. Armin's first fan-selected album will go on sale November 7th, 2014.
Fans around the world were given the chance to vote for their 'Top 5 Armin Anthems,' and the response was overwhelming. Tens-of-thousands of votes poured in from countries around the world and the votes were tallied to create the final tracklist for the album. '
Consisting of 20 tracks, this album can truly be called the definitive collection of Armin van Buuren's most iconic records.
After tallying the votes, the top five fan-selected TRACKS are:
1. Armin van Buuren feat. Trevor Guthrie, "This Is What It Feels Like"
2. Armin van Buuren feat. Sharon den Adel, "In And Out Of Love"
3. Armin van Buuren feat. Sophie Ellis-Bextor, "Not Giving Up On Love"
4. Armin van Buuren, "Ping Pong"
5. Armin van Buuren, "Blue Fear"
Said Armin, "This year I'm celebrating 20 years as a producer, releasing TRACKS and finishing the 34-city world tour for my last album, 'Intense,' in Amsterdam's Ziggo Dome in December. Right before releasing my new artist album in 2015, it feels like a good moment to look back on all the TRACKS I've released over five studio albums and to celebrate with fans worldwide."
It's easy to forget how many life-changing songs Armin van Buuren has produced over his illustrious career, including records like his early UK hit, "Blue Fear," and his recent smash, "This Is What It Feels Like," which was certified platinum, gold, and silver around the globe and was nominated for the 2014 GRAMMY award for "Best Dance/Electronic Recording."
In an era where trends come and go, one man has withstood the test of time, achieving success through his unwavering support of the music he loves.
Armin van Buuren has had the fortitude to stay true to his values throughout an unrivaled DJ career in which he was voted DJ Mag's #1 DJ five times, more than any other DJ/producer in history. In addition to pioneering never-before-seen techniques in his live shows and concerts, Armin has always had his number one priority be the music itself. That sincerity is something the fans have always appreciated, as evidenced by his A State of Trance Radio Show, whose weekly listeners number more than 20 million worldwide.
And so, with a deep respect for his loyal fans, Armin set out to create a different kind of record, one in which the fans played a key role. He reached out during his radio show and through his website and social media, giving the fans alone the chance to determine the tracklist of this album. They responded in droves. While each listener's top five Armin favorites may be different, combined, these are the fan-voted, greatest 'Armin Anthems' of all time.
As we look back on records like "This Is What It Feels Like," "Shivers" and "Communication," we see more than just chart-topping titles, hundreds-of-millions of YouTube views and countless other awards. We see music that has shaped and defined the current music climate in which we all live - championed by one of the greatest DJs and producers the world has ever known - Armin van Buuren.
Tracklist for Armin Anthems:
1 Armin van Buuren feat. Trevor Guthrie, "This Is What It Feels Like"
2 Armin van Buuren feat. Sharon den Adel, "In And Out Of Love"
3 Armin van Buuren feat. Sophie Ellis-Bextor, "Not Giving Up On Love"
4 Armin van Buuren, "Ping Pong"
5 Armin van Buuren, "Blue Fear"
6 Armin van Buuren feat. Laura V., "Drowning (Avicii Radio Edit)"
7 Armin van Buuren feat. Justine Suissa, "Burned With Desire (Rising Star Edit)"
8 Armin van Buuren, "Hystereo"
9 Armin van Buuren, "We Are Here To Make Some Noise"
10 Armin van Buuren, "Communication"
11 Armin van Buuren feat. Susana, "Shivers"
12 Armin van Buuren feat. Miri Ben-Ari, "Intense"
13 Armin van Buuren feat. Nadia Ali, "Feels So Good"
14 Armin van Buuren feat. Racoon, "Love You More"
15 Armin van Buuren feat. Lauren Evans, "Alone"
16 Armin van Buuren feat. Ray Wilson, "Yet Another Day"
17 Armin van Buuren feat. Jan Vayne, "Serenity"
18 Armin van Buuren & DJ Shah feat. Chris Jones, "Going Wrong"
19 Armin van Buuren, "Save My Night"
20 Armin van Buuren, "Sail"
Listen to Armin's 'A State of Trance' playlist on Spotify: http://spoti.fi/ifi6bs
iTunes pre-order: http://smarturl.it/ArminAnthems_iT
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