Armin van Buuren has introduced his first-ever acoustic album, Piano, set for launch on October 31 through Armada Music. In a particular partnership, the 16-track venture shall be accessible completely on Apple Music and Apple Music Classical for one week earlier than its large launch throughout all streaming platforms on November 7. The album’s lead single, ‘Sonic Samba’, is obtainable now on Apple Music and Apple Music Classical.
The announcement was celebrated in Amsterdam with a shock in-store piano efficiency at Apple’s Leidseplein retailer, adopted by a panel and playback at Dolby Atmos Home throughout Amsterdam Dance Occasion.
A Classical Journey
Removed from a departure from his digital roots, Piano emphasizes the classical influences which have formed Armin’s music for many years. Raised in a house stuffed with classical, rock, and digital music, and impressed by his piano-playing father, Armin’s connection to melody and concord runs deep.
What started as a decade-long pursuit to study piano for inventive enrichment developed right into a venture below the mentorship of classically skilled composer Geronimo Snijtsheuvel. Every monitor is impressed by significant moments and folks in Armin’s life, together with his spouse Erika, his father, and his brother. The primary piece he composed for the album, ‘Fathers & Sons’, set the emotional tone for the complete document.
“Creating melodies behind the piano has at all times been the inspiration of my music. Along with my instructor Geronimo, sketches grew into fifteen pure items, free from beats. This venture exhibits one other facet of me: intimate, trustworthy, direct. After many years of trance and festivals, I longed for music with out stress — simply fingers on keys. This album is my most private work: from coronary heart, to keys, to ears.”
Captured at ConcertLab in Dolby Atmos
Recorded and filmed earlier this yr at ConcertLab in Utrecht, the world’s first purpose-built Tremendous Arts Music studio ‘Piano‘ was tracked over seven days, with each bit recorded in a single take. The album additionally options contributions from a cellist, a chamber orchestra, and famend violinist Lisa Jacobs.
Combined in Dolby Atmos®, Piano highlights Armin’s unfiltered efficiency. Alongside his authentic compositions, the album reimagines Robert Miles’ timeless trance basic ‘Youngsters’ as a piano interpolation bridging his digital heritage along with his classical sensibilities.
With Grammy nominations, 5 #1 DJ Magazine Prime 100 DJ titles, and a profession spanning over three many years, Armin van Buuren continues to discover new inventive territory. From trance mainstages to intimate piano recordings, Piano showcases essentially the most private facet of his artistry but.
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