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Trance Review: Armin van Buuren & John Christian - All Night out on Armada Music

 


A staple in Armin van Buuren’s live performances at renowned venues such as Red Rocks, Ultra Music Festival, Tomorrowland, and numerous other dance music hotspots, “All Night” embodies the spirit of unending nights. This epic synth-driven track, accompanied by pounding drums and captivating vocal samples, collaborates with John Christian, ensuring that the festivities persist well beyond the dawn’s first light.


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Dimitris Kechagias Review:
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"] Armin van Buuren and John Christian collaborate on the ultimate mainstage trance anthem, “All Night.” The title aptly describes the track’s intention to captivate large-scale festival audiences seeking an all-night dance experience. The captivating vocal hook complements the monumental synthy riffs that drive the track until its dramatic breakdown. The breakdown features a memorable and uplifting melody that lingers in the listener’s mind. The build-up is intense, heightening the anticipation for the colossal drop of the powerful beats that will resonate through speakers and propel the dancefloor to its climax. This musical masterpiece is characterized by its euphoric and uplifting qualities, transcending the ordinary and immersing listeners in a realm of euphoria. Another triumph for Armin van Buuren and John Christian, “All Night” is sure to ignite the dancefloor and leave an indelible mark on the hearts of music enthusiasts worldwide. #PureGold Love IT [/content]
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About Armin van Buuren:

It takes little to recognize that Armin van Buuren has been one of the world’s biggest DJs and producers in electronic music for over twenty years. His life-long dedication to the scene has earned him a Grammy® nomination for ‘This Is What It Feels Like’ (feat. Trevor Guthrie) and critical acclaim for global hit singles such as ‘Blah Blah Blah’, ‘Great Spirit’ (with Vini Vici), ‘Leave A Little Love’ (with Alesso) and ‘Music Means Love Forever’ (with Steve Aoki). Additionally, he claimed the number one spot in the annual DJ Mag Top 100 DJs poll for an unprecedented five times, contributing to the twenty-one consecutive top 5 spots to date (the most recent being a #5 in the DJ Mag Top 100 DJs poll of 2023).

His two-hour radio show, A State of Trance (ASOT), is broadcast weekly from his own radio studio in the Armada Music HQ in Amsterdam to over 44 million listeners in more than 80 countries, as well as online via audio and video live stream on YouTube, Facebook and Twitch. ASOT, which surpassed the milestone number of 1000 episodes in January 2021, has grown from a small radio show into a complete dance music brand with stages and events across the globe.

Armin van Buuren has launched several ‘Armin Only’ world tours throughout the years, including the ones based on his albums (‘Imagine’ in 2008, ‘Mirage’ in 2010, ‘Intense’ in 2013 and ‘Embrace’ in 2016) and ‘The Best Of Armin Only’ in 2017. In June 2022, two years later than originally planned due to the Corona pandemic, Armin van Buuren played his most personal and intimate live shows yet through four sold-out shows in the Ziggo Dome: ‘This Is Me – Feel Again’.

In addition to all of this, Armin van Buuren is the co-founder of Armada Music, the biggest independent dance music label in the world. The Amsterdam-, NYC- and London-based record label, which was founded in tandem with Maykel Piron and David Lewis, is acclaimed internationally for releasing music across the electronic music spectrum, was voted #7 in Mixmag’s “Label Of The Decade” poll in 2017, and is the six-time winner of “Best Global Record Label” at the International Dance Music Awards in Miami, the sixth of which was won in 2018.

As a performer, Armin had headlined countless shows at leading festivals and venues around the world, including Electric Daisy Carnival (Las Vegas, New York), Ultra Music Festival (Miami) and Tomorrowland (Belgium) plus residencies at Hï Ibiza, in Las Vegas and numerous others.

On December 16, 2019, Armin van Buuren joined forces with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) to motivate millions of people to join the movement and fight against plastic pollution. As a Global Oceans Ambassador, Armin will contribute to the worldwide #BeatPlastic campaign: www.arminvanbuuren.com/beatplastic.

In December 2022, Armin van Buuren launched an exclusive, web3-based community: Armin’s All-Access. Created to strengthen the connection with his fans, the community is accessible upon purchase of a limited-edition community token – a piece of digital art designed by renowned Dutch designer Rik Oostenbroek – and grants many fan-desired perks, including (early) access to various forms of exclusive content (e.g. previews of unreleased music, exclusive DJ sets in audio, exclusive merchandise items), a private, AAA-community-only space within the existing Armin van Buuren Discord channel and direct contact with Armin van Buuren himself.

To date, Armin has seven full-length artist albums to his name: ‘76’ (2003), ‘Shivers’ (2005), ‘Imagine’ (2008), ‘Mirage’ (2010), ‘Intense’ (2013), ‘Embrace’ (2015) and ‘Balance’ (2019).






About John Christian

John Christian, a renowned DJ, producer, and recording studio owner based in the Netherlands, has established himself as a prominent figure in the music industry through his exceptional production work. However, he is now embarking on a new chapter, shifting his focus towards crafting his own EDM productions.

“It is time for me to create something that reflects my own artistic vision,” Christian asserts.
A student at the prestigious Dutch Academy of Music, Christian’s exceptional talent was evident from a young age. His remarkable debut single, which achieved a top 40 ranking, paved the way for a series of collaborations with renowned Dutch musicians. To date, he has amassed over 1800 releases, including 380 hit records, and has garnered a reputation as one of the most successful producers in Dutch music history, despite his relatively young age.

Christian’s studio, White Villa in Ede, is renowned for its exceptional recording capabilities. A lifelong enthusiast of audio equipment, since the age of twelve, his passion for analog technology has culminated in the creation of a state-of-the-art recording complex. Nicky Romero, a close collaborator and neighbor, wholeheartedly endorses the studio’s exceptional facilities.

It is with Romero that Christian’s foray into dance music commenced. Romero championed Christian’s remix of Stevie Wonder’s classic “Superstition” on his radio show, followed by Christian’s remix of Romero’s collaboration with Avicii, “I Could Be The One.” This year, a three-way collaboration between Romero, Christian, and Nilson, titled “Still The Same Man,” will be released on Toolroom Records. Additionally, a remix of Hampenberg & Alexander Brown featuring Busta Rhymes and Shonie, titled “You’re A Star,” will also be released.

With such exciting projects lined up and the unwavering support of influential figures in the house music scene, it is evident that Christian’s year is poised for remarkable success. While he may already be familiar to those within the Netherlands, this year promises to bring him global recognition.



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