The five-time #1 DJ in the world Armin van Buuren teamed up with fellow Dutchman and singer Duncan Laurence on ‘Feel Something’. The release is a pop-dance track that’s bound to resonate strongly with all who listen.
It’s needless to say who is Armin van Buuren since he is one of the most recognized DJs and producers in the world. Despite the lack of events due to the quarantine, the Dutchman has managed to release a bunch of music.
2020 has become one of his most productive years musically, releasing numerous singles and compilation albums. From the progressive EP ‘The Mask‘ to festival bangers such as ‘Tarzan‘ or ‘Boom Boom‘. Now with the year coming to a close, he releases a single to show that he still continues his desire to experience new sounds.
‘Feel Something‘ is one of those songs that are totally built to give a positive message. From the vocals to the sound design and instrumentation, the track has ann exalted warmth and a joy that is implicit throughout the tune.
The lyrics allude to the feeling of pain and heartbreak and how we recover from that moment. Overall, the track shares a hopeful message about the good things in life.
“Whenever I’m writing a song, I try to draw from the most recognizable life-altering events around me and find the little things that suddenly feel so different because of it. The vacant chair on the other side of the kitchen table, the empty half of a double bed, that kind of stuff. Even though it hurts, it’s also a memory of something beautiful. And that’s what ‘Feel Something’ is about“
Duncan Laurence
As for Armin, he always expresses how happy he is to collaborate with good voices for his songs as mentioned below about ‘Feel Something’.
“I always feel blessed working with very talented singer-songwriters. If you’ve ever heard Duncan Laurence perform live: that voice… what a gift! Working together with him was an absolute blessing, and I am very proud of the result. It’s fresh and new, and we put a lot of love into it. We intended to let listeners ‘Feel Something’, and that’s exactly what this record does.”
Without a doubt, it is an ideal song to raise hopes for a better world despite these difficult times. At the same time, it’s a huge display of creativity and expression from both musicians.
You can listen to ‘Feel Something’ below!
