TuneLab
Armin van Buuren
Tomorrowland Belgium 2018 W2
For the trance family, Armin van Buuren's Tomorrowland Belgium 2018 W2 set is an annual pilgrimage—a three-hour journey where melodies heal and triplet basslines uplift for what feels like eternity. This is where we go to recharge our souls amidst the festival chaos. The vibe is unabashedly spiritual, with soaring visual landscapes and a crowd united in that specific, trance-induced state of shared euphoria. On a technical level, this is a marathon of uplifting and psy-trance. Averaging 135 BPM, the harmonic core is the euphoric key of 12A, appearing a staggering 33 times to create a cohesive, driving narrative.
Shifts to 10B and 8B introduce darker, more psychedelic textures. The energy is focused on a powerful low-end (0.55 avg) to maintain drive, with carefully managed highs to let the intricate arpeggios shine. Armin's mixing is legendary for its endurance and flow, building energy in vast, sweeping waves. The crate digging here is a tour through his Armada empire and beyond. 'United' with Vini Vici & Alok is a psytrance-infused monster that dominated festivals for years.
Maor Levi & OTIOT's 'Bandana' is a driving, modern trance anthem, while Pryda's 'Stay With Me' is a cherished, progressive house gem from the master. Protoculture's 'Pegasus' provides the perfect, epic finale. The journey is a classic trance odyssey: it takes off with the driving energy of 'Bandana', reaches a psychedelic, peak-time frenzy with 'United', and gently lands with the atmospheric beauty of 'Pegasus'.