Exclusive Interview with Armin Van Buuren

Armin Only: Intense at The Forum in Los Angeles

By: Damien Boulat

Seeing Armin van Buuren perform live is always special, but when the rare Armin Only show comes around, it’s really not something to miss. At 5 hours, the ‘Intense’ edition of Armin Only is several hours short of previous editions; however, it more than makes up for it with its spectacular theatrics and live performances from both vocalists and musicians. A true feast for the ears and the eyes, Armin took us through an emotional journey that left even the most blasé trance fans with a grin from ear to ear. Starting with laid-back sounds in the warm-up hour where Armin remained hidden behind a white globe, moving into recent hits from the ‘Intense’ album, and following that with a captivating section of high-bpm uplifting tracks, we danced together sharing a night that will live on in all our memories. What a night, and to top it off, we had the honor to chat with the man himself ahead of his set. Here’s what he had to say:

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