For the past 13 years, A State of Trance has been a labour of love for Armin van Buuren. His radio show, attracting 20 million loyal listeners each week, is up for its 650th episode in 2014. A feat that’ll be celebrated with the extensive ‘New Horizons’ world tour – touching down in cities such as Buenos Aires, Jakarta, Miami, Yekaterinburg, Utrecht and Kuala Lumpur. To commemorate this unique happening and bring a perfect musical souvenir, Armin proudly presents the official A State of Trance 650 compilation – including mixes by Armin van Buuren, BT, Aly & Fila, Kyau & Albert and Omnia.5 CD’s, mixed by 5 of the world’s leading names in electronic dance music. Each mix sets forth the sound of its mixing DJ – that provides a selection of classics and exclusives. Armin van Buuren, the mastermind of the A State of Trance show, record label and flag-bearer of the ever-blossoming trance movement. BT, one of the biggest pioneers in dance music, rocking the globe for the past 20 years. Egyptian duo Aly & Fila, keeping trance alive throughout the years. German duo Kyau & Albert, responsible for some of trance’s most memorable classics. And last but not least, the rising talent of Omnia, known for his very own, unrivalled sound.Altogether, they bring you a musical blueprint to the past 13 years of A State of Trance. From everlasting classics to future favourites, shiny new tunes and heavy-weight remixes, this is A State of Trance 650.