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Wild Wild Son

"Wild Wild Son" is a song recorded by Dutch DJ and record producer Armin van Buuren featuring American singer Sam Martin. It was released on 12 October 2018,[1] through Armada Music.[2] It was produced by the DJ himself and his frequent Dutch record producer Benno de Goeij and composed by Benno de Goeij and the two artists.[3] Armin van Buuren also released a club mix on 19 October 2018[4] and a remixes pack on 18 January 2019.

"Wild Wild Son"
Radio version
Single by Armin van Buuren featuring Sam Martin
from the album Balance
Released12 October 2018 (2018-10-12)
Genre
Length3:33
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Armin van Buuren singles chronology
"United"
(2018) 		"Wild Wild Son"
(2018) 		"Lifting You Higher (ASOT 900 Anthem)"
(2018)
Sam Martin singles chronology
"Breathe"
(2018) 		"Wild Wild Son"
(2018) 		"Say It for You"
(2018)
Alternative cover
Club mix
Music video
"Wild Wild Son" on YouTube

Background

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Armin van Buuren premiered his song at his seven-hour set at the Untold Festival in Romania in August 2018. He also explained that it was composed for his 5-year-old son Remy.[1][5] He later told about the song :

Many people ask me which songs I am most proud of. All the songs are my babies, but some tracks with which I have more connection is simply because of the time I spent or because of the emotion it entails. In this case, 'Wild Wild Son' is about the son of Sam Martin (then not born). I fell in love with the song so much because I recognize the love I feel for my own son. I also made an extra effort with the production, recording drums (Koen) and real strings. It was almost a year in the realization of this song. It's a little different from my previous job and a big step for me personally.

— Armin van Buuren, talking about the release, [2][6][7]

The single was announced on Armin van Buuren's Instagram. It's about the bond between the DJ and his growing son and the lyrics about raising the small and the inevitable passage of time.[8][9] On 20 November, Armin van Buuren shared a photo of himself and his son on his shoulders in the setting sun. He debuted a #WildWildSon movement, which consisted of sharing photos of moments between parents and their children.[8]

Critical reception

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Original version

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Franz from DJ Mag Germany called the song "a beautiful, calm future bass and pop ballad", which differs from the usual trance songs of the DJ.[1] Nils from DJ Mag Germany described it as an "empathetic mix of pop and future house".[5] Writing for Dancing Astronaut, Farrell Sweeney described the song as "an emotive track" which is different from previous Armin's trance songs, and which "could find a home during a melancholy movie scene thanks to Sam Martin's heartfelt vocals".[6] Karlie Powell from Your EDM described it as a "heart-tugging ballad" which is different from the usual style of the DJ.[7]

Club mix

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Writing for Dancing Astronaut, Rachel Narozniak noticed that "the piano-driven original resembles a ballad in its slow-paced intro that gradually mounts, but ever attuned to the trappings of a dance floor filler, Armin van Buuren swaps out the elegant piano opener for an accelerated BPM and hits of low-seated synth work". She said that the DJ amplified the version's effervescence as the track progresses and this effect is accompanied by metallic synths which provide a tonal contrast as the club mix builds.[4]

Music video

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The official music video of the song was released at the same day through Armin van Buuren's YouTube channel. It was viewed over two millions times two weeks after the release.[9] Dianne van Vugt from Zutphen, a fan of Armin van Buuren, accidentally drove past the recordings two weeks ago. She said : "We saw cameras and someone was filmed on the piano. We haven't stopped. That's the biggest mistake ever because it turned out to be Armin who recorded the clip for his new single." Van Vugt requested the single on the morning of 14 October "as a consolation" on Radio Gelderland.[9] The video shows a family having fun in a nature reserve in Leesterheide forest between Het Leesten and Den Ham, in Ugchelen, Netherlands.[10] Armin van Buuren wasn't present during the video was shot. He has thanked the ranch on YouTube in its comments. The ranch responded : "We are proud that our location has been used in the new video." Furthermore, Ilse DeLange came too in the ranch with candidats of The Voice of Holland, and Paul de Leeuw and Thomas Berge too recorded their clips in Het Leesten.[11]

Track listing

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Digital download[12]
No.TitleLength
1."Wild Wild Son"3:33
Digital download – club mix[13]
No.TitleLength
1."Wild Wild Son" (club mix)3:38
2."Wild Wild Son" (extended club mix)7:00
Digital download – remixes[14]
No.TitleLength
1."Wild Wild Son" (Richard Durand remix)3:51
2."Wild Wild Son" (Fatum remix)3:27
3."Wild Wild Son" (Richard Durand extended remix)6:48
4."Wild Wild Son" (Fatum extended remix)5:35
Digital download – Devin Wild remix[15]
No.TitleLength
1."Wild Wild Son" (Devin Wild remix)3:43
2."Wild Wild Son" (Devin Wild extended remix)5:52

Charts

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Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
Netherlands (NVPI)[21] Gold 40,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ a b c Franz (11 October 2018). "Armin van Buuren: Diesen Song hat er für seinen Sohn komponiert!". DJ Mag Germany (in German). Retrieved 26 September 2019.
  2. ^ a b BWW News Desk (12 October 2018). "Armin Van Buuren Drops Heartfelt Tribute Single 'Wild Wild Son' Featuring Sam Martin". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved 26 September 2019.
  3. ^ a b "Armin van Buuren feat. Sam Martin – Wild Wild Son" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved 2 March 2019.
  4. ^ a b Narozniak, Rachel (22 October 2018). "Armin van Buuren turns 'Wild Wild Son' into a dance floor filler in new club mix". Dancing Astronaut. Retrieved 26 September 2019.
  5. ^ a b Nils (15 January 2019). "Hinter diesen EDM-Tracks steckt eine emotionale Geschichte!". DJ Mag Germany (in German). Retrieved 26 September 2019.
  6. ^ a b Sweeney, Farrell (14 October 2018). "Armin van Buuren releases 'Wild Wild Son,' says it's one of his 'proudest creations'". Dancing Astronaut. Retrieved 26 September 2019.
  7. ^ a b Powell, Karlie (17 October 2018). "Armin van Buuren Surprises with Fatherly Ballad Featuring Sam Martin [LISTEN]". Your EDM. Retrieved 26 September 2019.
  8. ^ a b "Armin van Buuren brengt ode aan zoontje". De Telegraaf (in Dutch). 20 November 2018. Retrieved 26 September 2019.
  9. ^ a b c "Veluwe middelpunt clip Armin van Buuren; fan rijdt per ongeluk voorbij". Omroep Gelderland (in Dutch). 14 October 2018. Retrieved 26 September 2019.
  10. ^ Editorial Staff (12 October 2018). "Videoclip Armin van Buuren opgenomen in Ugchelen". De Stentor (in Dutch). Retrieved 26 September 2019.
  11. ^ Dijkgraaf, Joost (26 October 2018). "Miljoenen fans zien blokhut uit Den Ham in nieuwe clip Armin van Buuren". Tubantia (in Dutch). Retrieved 26 September 2019.
  12. ^ "Wild Wild Son (feat. Sam Martin) – Single by Armin van Buuren". iTunes Store. Retrieved 26 September 2019.
  13. ^ "Wild Wild Son (feat. Sam Martin) [Club Mix] – Single by Armin van Buuren". iTunes Store. Retrieved 26 September 2019.
  14. ^ "Wild Wild Son (feat. Sam Martin) [Remixes] – EP by Armin van Buuren". iTunes Store. Retrieved 26 September 2019.
  15. ^ "Wild Wild Son (feat. Sam Martin) [Devin Wild Remix] – Single by Armin van Buuren". iTunes Store. Retrieved 26 September 2019.
  16. ^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 51, 2018" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 22 December 2018.
  17. ^ "Armin van Buuren feat. Sam Martin – Wild Wild Son" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 12 January 2019.
  18. ^ "Armin van Buuren feat. Sam Martin – Wild Wild Son". dutchcharts.nl (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 25 September 2019.
  19. ^ Arvunescu, Victor (26 November 2018). "Top Airplay 100 – Avem ritm, avem dans, avem un nou lider!" [Top Airplay 100 – We have rhythm, we have dancing, we have a new leader!] (in Romanian). Un site de muzică. Archived from the original on 26 November 2018. Retrieved 26 November 2018.
  20. ^ "Top 100-Jaaroverzicht van 2018" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 5 January 2019.
  21. ^ "Dutch single certifications – Armin van Buuren feat. Sam Martin – Wild Wild Son" (in Dutch). Nederlandse Vereniging van Producenten en Importeurs van beeld- en geluidsdragers. Retrieved 25 September 2019. Enter Wild Wild Son in the "Artiest of titel" box. Select 2019 in the drop-down menu saying "Alle jaargangen".
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