Amurai (birth name Manvel Ter-Pogosyan; born 1987) is an

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producer, songwriter, and DJ currently residing in

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Biography

As producer

Amurai was inspired to begin producing music by

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's track, 9PM (Till I Come). In 2005 his first track was signed with the US duo

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's label "Empire State Records". 'The Amurai EP', which was the title of that release, included two tracks, and was Amurai's first breakthrough release.

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dance music magazine said "'Reminiscent of You' is a solid instrumental but it's 'Beautiful Dreamer' on the flip that steal the show. When the piano drops into the breakdown you'll get goosebumps." Two years later, Amurai collaborated with Static Blue for the track 'After the Sunrise' on Alter Ego Records. This track was remixed by Alex M.O.R.P.H & Woody Van Eyden, as well as

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. Later, he released 'Tears From Armenia' on

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's label "Deep Blue", as an ode to his native country

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, which feature the Armenian instrument

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. In 2008, Amurai collaborated with Jenni Perez and Tiff Lacey, earning him two major releases with Armin Van Buuren's label Armada and Amon Vision, respectively. 'Fallen In Too Deep', which features Jenni Perez, has appeared on such compilations as ''Ibiza Trance Tunes 2009'', ''Armada Trance 5'' and ''6'', as well as ''Armada Night "The After."'' Throughout his career, the young music producer managed to secure releases on some of Europe's most highly respectable

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labels such as Armada Recordings and Black Hole Recordings. Amurai, who often finds inspiration from his Armenian roots, has garnered immense support from high ranking DJs including Tiesto, Armin Van Buuren, ATB, Above & Beyond, Gareth Emery, Roger Shah, Andy Moor, and Dash Berlin among others. Furthermore, Ferry Corsten, a famed Dutch label owner and DJ, spotted Amurai and featured him in his highly regarded “Once Upon A Night” compilations. Amurai was the only artist to have two songs featured on each of the 2-part compilation series.

As performer

In the first quarter of 2009, Amurai started his DJ career by launching his own internationally broadcast electronic radio show called ''Amurai Global''. For two years, the show aired on over 10 online and FM radio stations including Trance.fm, Pure.fm, Ensonic.fm, and Pulzar.fm
and was also available as a podcast. In 2010, Amurai joined the LMD Group in Los Angeles and claimed residency on Saturdays at Club Circus. His residency enabled him to DJ alongside artists such as Cosmic Gate, tyDi, Solarstone, Tritonal, Simon Patterson and Solarstone while representing the Trance music scene in Los Angeles. In 2011, Amurai was invited by ATB to participate in "ATB In Concert", hosted in Poznan, Poland, to play live piano and close the concert with a DJ set.

As songwriter

In 2011, Amurai contributed as a producer and songwriter in developing ATB's ninth studio artist album entitled "

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." The album peaked at #7 in the German mainstream Billboard Charts and later reached Gold status.

Songwriting and collaboration credits

Discography

Original releases

Remix releases

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Amurai Remixers 1987 births Living people Musicians from Yerevan Armenian DJs Armenian emigrants to the United States American people of Armenian descent American record producers American trance musicians Club DJs Progressive house musicians Electronic dance music DJs Electronic music radio shows