The high-flying Dutch Armin van Buuren has drawn his conclusions of year 2012 with a personal TOP 20 track list and a 'A State of Trance Year Mix 2012'. Scroll down for the rankings list, 3 of the best tracks and information on the compilation!
2012 has been a year of highlights for Armin van Buuren:
- #1 in DJ Mag Top 100
- International Dance Music Awards for: Best Trance Track: ‘Feels So Good’ ft. Nadia Ali, Best Global DJ, Best Radio Mix Show DJ, Best Podcast & Best Global Record Label – Armada Music
- DJ Awards – Best International DJ & Best Trance DJ
- FCN Business Award
This has truly been one of the most successful years for the Dutch trance maestro. However, the TOP 20 and the mix aren't about his highlights, but those of upcoming and established producers/DJs who Armin supports on his radio shows. The TOP 20 is put together based on the votes of #ASOT radio listeners. There are tunes by Markus Schulz, Ferry Corsten, Omnia, Andrew Rayel, W&W, Orjan Nilsen, Arty, Sander van Doorn, Aly & Fila and much more. Also, check out special mentions - 'Armin van Buuren presents' Gaia and 'ASOT 550 Anthem' W&W - Invasion.
'A State of Trance Year Mix' is a perennial tradition, a real Christmas treat for progressive trance lovers. The series has sold over 150,000 copies during 8 years. This year, Buuren has gathered over 100 tracks and remixes for a 2 hour mega-mix. Get your hands on the end-of-the-year compilation here and celebrate a spectacular year for electronic dance music!
Armin van Buuren's TOP 20 of the year 2012:
20. Markus Schulz feat. Ana Diaz – Nothing Without Me (Original Mix) [Coldharbour Recordings]
19. Simon O’Shine – Your Distant World (Original Mix) [Trance All-Stars]
18. Aligator feat. Daniel Kandi & Julie Rugaard – The Perfect Match (Club Mix) [disco:wax]
17. Tenishia – Where Do We Begin (Andrew Rayel Remix) [S107]
16. W&W – Moscow (Original Mix) [Mainstage]
15. Armin van Buuren – We Are Here To Make Some Noise (Original Mix) [Armind]
14. Jorn van Deynhoven – Headliner [A State Of Trance]
13. Solarstone & Clare Stagg – The Spell (Solarstone Pure Mix)
12. Ferry Corsten vs. Armin van Buuren – Brute (Armin’s Illegal Drum Edit) [Flashover]
11. Paul van Dyk feat. Plumb – I Don’t Deserve You (Giuseppe Ottaviani Remix) [Vandit]
10. Andrew Rayel – 550 Senta (Aether Mix) [A State Of Trance]
09. W&W – Invasion [A State Of Trance]
08. Aly & Fila meet Roger Shah feat. Adrina Thorpe – Perfect Love [Future Sound Of Egypt]
07. Andrew Rayel – Aeon Of Revenge [A State Of Trance]
06. Armin van Buuren feat. Ana Criado – Suddenly Summer (Original Mix) [Armind]
05. Andrew Rayel feat. Jano – How Do I Know (Club Mix) [Armind]
04. Armin van Buuren pres. Gaia – J’ai Envie De Toi (Original Mix) [Armind]
03. Omnia & IRA – The Fusion (Original Mix) [Coldharbour Recordings]
02. Armin van Buuren feat. Ana Criado – I’ll Listen [Armind]
01. Gareth Emery feat. Christina Novelli – Concrete Angel (John O’Callaghan Remix) [Garuda] [TUNE OF THE YEAR 2012]
Photo: Krijn van Nordwijk