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 undertaking will likely be out there solely on Apple Music and Apple Music Classical for one week earlier than its huge launch throughout all streaming platforms on November 7. The album’s lead single, ‘Sonic Samba’, is on the market 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 crammed 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 be taught piano for artistic enrichment advanced right into a undertaking beneath the mentorship of classically skilled composer Geronimo Snijtsheuvel. Every observe 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 your entire report.
“Creating melodies behind the piano has all the time been the muse of my music. Along with my trainer Geronimo, sketches grew into fifteen pure items, free from beats. This undertaking exhibits one other facet of me: intimate, trustworthy, direct. After a long time of trance and festivals, I longed for music with out strain — 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 12 months at ConcertLab in Utrecht, the world’s first purpose-built Tremendous Arts Music studio ‘Piano‘ was tracked over seven days, with every 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 unique compositions, the album reimagines Robert Miles’ timeless trance basic ‘Kids’ as a piano interpolation bridging his digital heritage along with his classical sensibilities.
With Grammy nominations, 5 #1 DJ Magazine High 100 DJ titles, and a profession spanning over three a long time, Armin van Buuren continues to discover new inventive territory. From trance mainstages to intimate piano recordings, Piano showcases probably the most private facet of his artistry but.
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