Armin van Buuren

[@aqreoq]

I can hear Armin talking for hours and hours, I love how much wisdom he shares

[@xykwv]

👏👏

[@freiheitwindeene3235]

How glad to have Armin here, Moby and him REALLY know what was music back then and now

[@TriLiCiT]

Agreed. Especially when they started talking about "You gotta believe....believe in me..." I was like, "Duuude, that track is a heavy hitter"

[@hectortalavera6280]

Why not believe in me. ❤

[@dropballbrenan]

armin is such a wonderful guest. intelligent , driven , authentic . this was a fun listen especially considering lindsay and moby dont know anything about him, his show, his history etc

[@DavitBarqaiaMusic]

Armin is my childhood favorite musician ❤

[@rtedcr]

My wife and I we went to a disco club at my city in Indianapolis, indiana USA . WAS A SUPER BEAUTIFUL NIGHT ENJOY ARMIN VAN BUUREN IN OUR CITY. ARMIN IS AND ALWAYS WILL BE NUMBER 1.

[@fo4music]

Best interview I've listened to in a long time -- I'll always appreciate Armin Van Buuren as a producer, DJ, but more importantly as a human -- you don't need to have millions of followers to know the drain and strain of gig after gig on yourself and, frankly the people you love. This was just a deep and inspirational session. Thanks for this, Moby. (Oh, and to quote the trance legend, Solarstone -- Vive La Trance.)

[@antonego9581]

i dont listen to a ton of Armin these days but i will always credit him for really introducing me and many many other Americans to proper DJing and club music. I don't think anyone else has done more for the overall scene and spreading the music around than Armin. His 2012 ultra closing set is seared into my memory, that was the first time i "got it"

[@simondymond8479]

This bought a tear to my eye. 49 now and had a successful career I didnt enjoy in business. But when I was young I started making music on an Atari ST with midi keyboards and bits of equipment. Then started djing at little places like small clubs and pubs, private parties etc and I loved it. Later a friend got a korg m1 and we made some tracks I wish I still had now. But I loved it. Also liked a lot of the same music you guys mentioned. I remember getting Orbs journeys through the ultraworld and listening over and over. Especially the track little fluffy clouds. Then Moby released Go and it took over my brain for a while. I loved Angelo Badalamentis music and would mix it / add to it and turn it in rave music at parties. Good times. So innocent. Just making music because you love hearing the music you're making.

[@DJTranceparent]

I always love seeing Armin as in an interview, especially a long one such as this one. He is the 🐐

[@Br-st7015]

Never too late to do whatever you love. Don’t be sad about missed, be inspired by the things you can do!

[@purplebutterfly4078]

we re strangers and don t know your life...but I think you should totally do music again...if there s that one thing that lights a spark in you...don t waste your life doing something else...go for it...seriously! you got this...and these days you can promote yourself through all sorts of mediums like social media...it s probably easier to play gigs as well...

[@dubmania5851]

Lets begin again

[@chris16722]

Been listening to Armin for DECADES, but learned so much just listening to him TALKING on this podcast. AWESOME.

I hate when podcasts drown in superficiality, but this felt like a genuine conversation between two everyday friends, geeking out about their hobby. And the fact the Lindsay was unaware of the technicalities, it just made it balanced, as the answers helps everyone understand what they were talking about. I wasn't aware Armin had such health issues; it seems no matter who you are, in our head we are always our own worst enemies.

[@Isaac862]

Armin is that rare combination of incredible talent, incredible work ethic, and incredible personality communication skills. Legend

[@m4kkillottu]

The depression topic is so underrated in the showbiz industry. I was a motorsport journo on TV and magazines till 9 years ago and I was living that "lonely" feeling, I was every weekend on a different racetrack, on a different hotel, another fancy press room. My weekends were Monday-Tuesday, meaning no time for friends (they had their "Monday to Friday" normal life) and family when I was back home, arguments with my loved ones, a breakup with my girlfriend. It was then when I scaled down my duties and tried to look around me for other opportunities. It's then when I understood that this world was "toxic" for me, so now I'm with a normal job, nurturing my hobbies and enjoying what I love the most, one of which is trance music. Thanks Armin and Moby for raising awareness in the showbiz industry. It's immensely appreciated.

[@JayKaufman]

I've had the pleasure of meeting Armin more than once since I'm a DJ/producer and he's proven once again how much of a gentleman he is.

[@FernandoPineda-o9g]

MOBY still got nothing but love for you you are the legend always will be the legend and just thank you for bringing Jesus on your podcast God bless.

[@M.W.777]

Moby & Armin Van Buuren --- much love!!!

[@Ellifmusic]

I had no idea how spiritually awakening this was going to be before clicking on this video. Armin is totally speaking to my higher self. 1:02:31 such a great point

[@FacelessBeanie]

Having Lindsay there actually made this even more incredibly insightful. Two dudes nerding out and educating her haha

[@Isaac862]

Agreed, she was a good representation of the viewer/younger person

[@freiheitwindeene3235]

Just finished to watch the episode and maaan, what an experience, as I comment before, glad he invited Armin, so much knowledge and true was said.

[@jedrzejplackowski3813]

the track with Moby is just fire the best way to opening big festival with this banger 🔥

[@janetneice8488]

That was one of the best interviews with AvB!!! Two legends together with so much rich history of making phenomenal music. Thank you so much!!

[@prestigious5s23]

Armins got serious knowledge of the history of music and gear. So great to hear them talk about the history.

[@joselezamadelangel1264]

Dude, since I start to listen Armin open my mind fully, now I undertand why, such a nice guy

[@apardona]

I really like the music Armin Van Buuren makes and produces, and I follow him every week, but after this interview I like him 100 times more as a person, an example to follow.

[@muzikxpress]

Love this! Especially the part of Fierce Ruling Diva, so cool! This year I actually did 2 interviews with Jeroen Flamman from Fierce Ruling Diva, they also speak about Moby in both videos! (Second interview is actually going live this Saturday!)

[@aprosv]

Две легенды, замечательное интервью. Очень искренне, многое узнал обоих. Всем мира и любви! ❤

[@javiernajar1457]

The first time I heard AVB was his 2003 Essential Mix, I really liked his choice of music and his style of mixing. I still love that mix. I don't love every album by AVB but still have a lot of respect for him, he is the hardest working person in electronic music.

[@WilliamAshleyOnline]

The first time I heard him I didn't know who he was Alibi on MTV in I think 1997 or so. I know it says it was released in 2000 I don't understand how that is possible either. I head it with Storm Storm. One of my favorite tracks. It was on with storm storm and spice girls Storm Storm is 1998... so maybe it was 1998... that sitll doesn't explain how I heard alibi 2 years before it was released. Maybe it was another I gues it must have been in 2000 that is the only way it makes sense chronologically.

[@James-pc1ku]

His best 2 hour mix without doubt .... Absolutely sublime mix

[@kathiamendoza6023]

Pero qué mágico pódcast, lo que hay detrás de un hombre exitoso como Armin Van Buuren, nadie imagina por lo que estuvo pasando. Ahora entiendo el sentido del album Feel Again ❤

[@Ellifmusic]

59:15 yes 🙌 Gratitude lists are not stupid, that’s literally how you rewire your brain for success 🌸

[@Sb631flex]

Armin’s 538 Dance Dept show is next level. Absolutely love that show. Speaking from someone who also loves the hell outta Trance.

[@javiernajar1457]

Speaking of shame, I recently read a book about how destructive shame is for people and how it manifests. One example is people being perfectionists.Some people would tell you how proud they are for being perfectionists, but they likely learned it to please (and be loved by) their caregivers by trying to be perfect; being imperfect would bring them shame for not being good enough to be loved. Highly recommend reading about it if you are into mental health.

[@slvr365]

tell me the name of the book

[@javiernajar1457]

@@slvr365 Understanding and Treating Chronic Shame: A Relational/Neurobiological Approach

[@SuperMrBlaze]

“The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek.” ― Joseph Campbell

[@benguzman6888]

What a pleasure to listen to this conversation on a Sunday morning with a coffee. True legends of the scene. I've seen Armin 10 times live but never Moby. Hopefully, one day.

[@TriLiCiT]

MOBY!!! You brought Jesus himself to your podcast!? I'm impressed. EDIT: I can say after listening to this full podcast with Armin. I have found myself liking him again. I won't lie Armin, for a long time you lost me as a fan who goes all the way back to 1999. But after hearing your personal side. Armin earned me as a fan back.

[@monkeyrevolution1964]

JESUS IS NOT ANYONE FOR YOU TO SAY THIS . DJ ? WHO CARE FOR A DJ ?

[@DudeZ1337]

@@monkeyrevolution1964 gald armin is much more than that

[@juno6]

@@monkeyrevolution1964 chill mate, Jesus never even existed.

[@monkeyrevolution1964]

​@@juno6 IF HE NEVER EXISTED WHY YOU ARE COMPERING TO HIM THEN ? what about Buddha , never existed as well ?

[@juno6]

@@monkeyrevolution1964 first, I'm not the one that's comparing him to Jesus. Second, he's not literally comparing, it's like saying that he's like superman, or batman. They simply never existed. It's fiction. Third I don't give a f about Buddha too. Religions exist because man is afraid of death. They need to believe that when they die, there's something else. There isn't. You rotten and you never come back or go to heaven full of angels. Grow up and accept it.

[@StuartTurrell]

It's nice to see big characters like these guys to just relax, open up and be honest. Really good chat, thankyou.

[@-chrisburke]

Armin 🙌🏻

[@BasNendels]

Please more Rabbitholes !!!! This is an absolute peach

[@dennispoldnev7777]

Incredible. I admire both of you guys. I'm 55, love both of your music styles..... ❤️

[@spiritea5640]

Armin and Moby are my favorite techno makers! Grateful for your numerous tracks over the years.

[@jucaballa2664]

Wow!

[@luthermclain2959]

That was one of the better chats I've listened to. I was able to see Moby in Calgary at the U of C, fifteen or so years ago, which I still say was the best show I've ever been to. Prior to that I managed to see Armin at a nightclub in Calgary a few years prior. I have not danced so much in one night since then. Thank you all!

[@pablodavidlp9760]

One of my heroes indeed. So much humanity displayed here.

[@OrbitEternal]

Awesome to hear the hat tip from Armin to Sasha & Digweed. You typically don’t hear those two being referred to from the trance world. Makes me happy to hear, as I love each of these artist.❤

[@monicasierra5983]

I was waiting for this since I saw Armin’s IG story when he was there 😍😍😍😍✨

[@donkeydustcom]

That was so so so beautiful to watch and listen to your stories guys!! Two legends!!! Please Moby try to get in touch with Liam Howlett and bring him for a real pod cast!! Best !!

[@olgabalaban15]

How super talented and wise Armin van Buuren is 🤯 WOW 👏 STELLAR Interview! Thank you for making Armin talk 🤩🤗😇🫶🫶🫶👑

[@devashishpareek5642]

Sheer knowledge of two legends of the electronic music industry just baffles me what am i doing with my music🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@ravemartin371]

Two legends, great musicians and also great human beings... It was such a nice talk. Thank You! PS: I'm super happy that I had a privilege to see Armin eight times at the big gigs, especialy his Armin Only shows... Respect! ❤

[@laszlovna]

This was an amazing, detailed interview. I appreciated the back-in-the-day info about producing music, the explanation of some terms and names of equipment, about the beginning of trance music. I loved “the rabbit hole moments”. Moby and Armin are masters of electronic music. Great experience to have them in the same room. At the end the dog could have been taken away because he was a distraction.

[@bucky716]

Thank you for the old man rabbit holes. Wild to think that when I discovered dance music around 98 that it really was still so young. Yet it felt so established. Kudos to Armin as well talking about being vulnerable and the challenges. I've had a barrier to gratitude lists and grateful to understand them more now and working towards sticking with it.

[@null3]

I need a next more deeper part of this with Armin and Moby ❤

[@DjSylvana]

I'm so glad that you went down these rabbit holes!!!! Love you guys!!

[@stankhunter666]

Thank you Moby I loved your music for a long time I remember seeing you at edc one time by myself in los Angeles grew up listening to some of your music I herd on kcrw before the jason born movies but I need to thank you for bringing armin on the podcast I been looking for a podcast with him for a couple years now both of you are so inspiring from what you delt with been threw and how your working threw it i have always been a self aware person for a good period of time now im 35 and at 22 I got a dui changed my life at that time I was spending the last 3 years of my life going to party first from Thursday to Saturday and sometimes under ground raves since 16 and 17 with 2 of what used to be my closet friends dance partys were a thing still a thing till I was 18 when the quickly died out people djing and bands playing electro music was the best as I got more popular on MySpace and been seen at alot of partys made friends with alot of people now partying more in downtown and LA and Hollywood and going to edc and hard kept thinking getting better once I was getting to be at Coachella after and before partys I met some serious people that got me to cool events in silver lake and downtown and Hollywood area i met and hung out personally with many celebrities music artists djs models and actors cause these events were extremely exclusive and threw the highest level of people i knew and met over the next 2 years I was out partying 4 to 6 days a week all free been doing many things free then one day things just changed I was at the W in Hollywood on the bottom floor in the vip drinking with to of my local close homie from my town 10 to 15 away from downtown LA pregaming to go to a party that started at midnight we left and I get pulled over driving my friends car for a head light being out that landed my DUI that got me taken to twin towers for almost 5 days lucky I was able to get out and as I started going threw the motion of court and dui classes still trying to go out and party and not having a car to go out as much all these high tier list friends and connection started going away I started getting upset and realized many people I knew were fake and just using me for a ride time to time cause what alot of people might not know about La is that there is so many fake people here in the industrys that makes Hollywood try hards that come on mommy and daddy's money trying to make it famous the California dream till the money runs out this was all before Instagram and tiktok or KZbin so maybe different now but I'm sure it's still the same and these people have no cars live in a house or apartment even mansion with a bunch of other try hards doing the same thing trying to make was during this time I decided to disconnect I deleted my Facebook I disconnected my phone and I started listing to napoleon hill, that thing can grow rich audio and i started focusing on working out running and cleaning out the people in my life to help make me better so for me to here others go through mental struggles like this i really connect i still feel im making and improving myself every day and will never stop improving everything I can about who I am and think out as much as I can before doing it to make my life better and sharing the knowledge and my experiences in life and things to help others young and old i know i wrote alot most might not read or make fun of me i don't care cause I know what I know and been threw to help me feel better and happiness in life with who I become this i did my best to give a short version but moral of the story is to find your self with helping your mind get away from depression and people you should be around that don't care or love you be blessed get the help you need even if its all self research therapy wasn't really so available and cost effective like it is now but the phone in your hand can help you alot free if you have the willingness and focus to want to change and improve yourself with what you can find online

[@sulubittu4752]

to be honest without god of trance i never be a fan of electronic dance music...such wonderful person .nice information abt 808 vs 909!!!so great & helpful, even week a day bartender, dj ,doorman!!! omg speaking so much truth 🤗Moby sir.. WITH HUGE TO RESPECT TO BOTH LEGEND FOR DISCUSS dark side of drug, alcohol and dj life!!superb!🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏👌

[@RealistKilla]

Ngl im not a middle aged man but i absolutely appreciated all the questions and conversations about different synths, its very interesting. Its also cool to see Armin talk about this stuff with somebody else who understands it.

[@CarolinaElizalde-s2w]

So Many increíble things I did not know about Moby and specially Armin ! I love you both so much thank you for sharing . You both are unbelivable human beings. Thank you for all the sacrificas you make to bring us so Many moments of happiness with your music. Love you ❤

[@paolothetraveller]

Love U Moby , you gifted me an huge emotional moments thanks your songs ❤❤❤

[@sunl0unger]

Armin fan since 2005 (first time I heard ASOT 191 and I realized that this is the music I love. Armin opened up with a whole other side! Very cool conversation! I'm impressed and I will definitely rewatch it.

[@Armandox]

Moby (Richard) and Lindsay and Bagel, thank you sooooo so much for being just you, and doing this interview with Armin. Your podcasts are enlightening and transcendental. And Armin gave you a great precursor! Try to get an interview/podcast with Ben Liebrand!!! He was an inspiration for most of the older skool dj's and dance/trance artists from the Netherlands. Ben Liebrand IS the mastermixer and very much influential for the Dutch brewn dance producers!

[@didiermeynders]

Interesting to hear the things say by Armin, especially towards the end where he goes more into depth. The way he works on himself, his values and he experience the world. Quite inspiring!

[@ReneChang-f9i]

The art of the moment is perfectly described. When it's done right. Magic time.

[@AndrewJohn-pb5ks]

So true words , he's got the staying power within the music industry

[@Gamble..]

i grew up loving every single dance and trance track i ever heard, the really massive ones like meet me at the love parade, sirius, alice deejay, the logical song, but i never knew what genre they were and thought these were one off “too amazing to be mainstream” songs. i found armin last year on a fluke and fell in love almost instantly. thank god for music 🙏🏽

[@Dub5673]

Fantastic sit-down/inteview. Thought provoking and worthy of contemplation. Much appreciated!

[@adwind3055]

Thanks for this great, honest and open podcast. It is so good to hear about and partly recognise these difficult experiences and talk about the way out. And also thanks for the rabbit holes. I loved them very much.

[@daphne3175]

It's so brave to talk about your feelings. Don't forget that you helped and inspired a lot of others with your music. You both deserve the best 🤍🖤 Great video 🫶

[@GowthamTagore]

Wow!! This was a spiritual conversation. Real talks! Lots of love and respect. Thankful and grateful for who you are Armin! I love you! 🙏🫶

[@KyleOfTheNorth]

Awesome. Wasn't expecting this collab! I'm happy to see Moby does a pod :D

[@AlexNH56]

And you sir Moby!! The best American DJ of all time! You sir have done a lot! Thank you for all you do!

[@mvolzhan]

Amazing podcast.. ❤❤ It is so helpful for all people's that can take so powerful stuff to make they lives better

[@tonito7175]

I'm a big fun of Armin for a few years now but haven't heard of him from this side ever. Such a great inspiration. Love this podcast

[@letsplayeddedd]

that was exactly what i was also thinking

[@bluealphabet9177]

This was great, Moby! You are both awesome musicians and I have been into your music, along with Armin's since the mid-90's. Would be so cool to hang out with you both, grab something to eat or drink, and chat about trance and the good old days. You and Armin should make some more trance, sticking to your roots and the old skool sounds. Long live trance forever!!!!

[@Tallontherocks]

This was such an incredible conversation. WOW Armin I’m more in love with his style. Been a fan since 1999.

[@techtronixvolume]

Love it!!!! Such a inspirational talk from all of you!!!! Love and light!!!! ❤🔥🛸

[@NRGSpiky]

Armin was the only one top5 for 20 YEARS!!

[@ShatadruSensharma]

Damn, love that this collab goes deeper than just a rework of a track!

[@jupacreativo]

De las mejores entrevistas que he visto en mí vida. Gracias 🫂

[@SuperMrBlaze]

I am very happy to have found this conversation!!! 😊😊😊

[@lucsolomusic]

Love this interview, enjoyed the part about taping from dance programs on Dutch radio but also the part about mental health was inspiring!

[@annezemmour80]

This podcast is amazing. Could you please make a playlist of the music and artists you are talking about? It would be great. And also PLEASE do this documentary about electronic music!

[@MartaBlueFear]

Such a beautiful heart-opening interview with Armin 🩷 I've been a huge fan of him for years exactly because of this. Wish you the very best and congratulations for being in the way.

[@kbkbegins]

Thank you so so much for making us part of this beautiful, inspirational yet lessonfull (is that a word like that?) conversation.

[@digitalmagik]

Communication is my very fave early Armin track. Raving in FL back late 90s early 2ks

[@jack3361]

Peace and Love

[@elenaluca69]

Amazing interview with a legend who is my favourite Dj ever thank you so much Moby ❤️

[@DimasBenasulin]

Me alegra tanto ver esta conversacion. La humanidad debe estar agradecida de esto

[@MeditationMondaysRadio]

I appreciated all of this with being 8 months sober & learning of the history of the 909 being a guidance for drummers to be in sync live I never knew that! Thanks guys!

[@Psychophski]

AMAZING EPISODE I grew up to your music, both of you. I am 40. Devoted clubber.

[@memyselfandi52]

Absolutely brilliant listening to how all this music started......thanks to Moby and Armin

[@ttom2460]

Been a huge fan of Armin for years! Thank you for doing this, it was very interesting.

[@basclason6596]

Watching these people talk about everything I am passionate about is amazing. We do need a new artistic revolution though!

[@pedrocapelossi]

Very cool episode! Thank you guys for that! Would be very nice to see some other legends talking about all these stuff, keep it up!

[@davidperdue1325]

The best part of this was the middle-aged men electronic music rabbit holes!

[@sluganebes2297]

Hello from a world where everything is wrong🔊 What you went through from early childhood, captivated by the mesmerizing sounds of electronic music, was experienced and followed a similar musical path by many music lovers who were attracted to their favorite speaker systems like moths to incandescent lamps.🎇 .how much enthusiasm and joy filled us in the 80s and 90s💎 There is a lot to tell about the stories of creativity of musicians and listeners for a very long time.🎶 .I’m glad that I lived to see today’s technological progress, when music lovers had the opportunity to try recording music themselves and learn a lot about the history of the musical world with all its gifted characters Wishing everyone health and harmony in the world.

[@SergeSNS]

I watch it, and I recall Tim Berg's words how lonely he felt amid those endless shows and parties. I do not feel that way, but I remember this always. Something to bear in mind, because for some, that's the price to pay.

[@GuruCube]

The Generator is a guy called Jan Smith. Where Are You Now? was the track name and the most popular mix was the Moonman Remix, Moonman being one of Ferry Corsten's many aliases. Absolutely superb track and one of the ones which opened my trance journey. It also became released on Tidy Trax with a number of great trance and hard dance remixes. Ahhh, the good old days!! 😎👌

[@jack3361]

Thank you Moby for sharing the act of _expanded gratitude_ with us

[@nexusobserve]

just want to say my cat is napping and i love him. Great interview

[@EduardoMendesmaluzin]

Man after watching your your. take my hats off to you guys. what an amazing work❤❤❤

[@dianal8387]

I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation!🙌🏻 & the 'big yellow walkman' was very relatable , as that was me, but in suburban Pennsylvania ✨️

[@balance.spring]

I can back Lindsay in singing the praises of Ridwell. We have it up in Seattle and it is such an important piece to bridge the gap in plastic and tech waste that local municipal recycling can not cover. My heart is full hearing Mody and Armin sitting down together and sharing the conversation with us. Thank you! p.s. I very much appreciated the rabbit holes!