Therapy (Armin van Buuren song)

2018 single by Armin van Buuren featuring James Newman

"Therapy"

Radio version

Single by Armin van Buuren featuring James Newman
from the album  Balance
Released| 20 April 2018 (2018-04-20)
Genre|

* Dance-pop[1] (radio version)
* Progressive trance[2] (club mix)

Length| 3:06
Label|

* Armada
* Armind

Songwriter(s)|

* Benno de Goeij
* Armin van Buuren
* James Newman
* Michael James Ryan Busbee

Producer(s)|

* Benno de Goeij
* Armin van Buuren

Armin van Buuren singles chronology
| "Sex, Love & Water"
(2018)  | "Therapy"
(2018)  | "Blah Blah Blah"
(2018)

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James Newman singles chronology
| "Head Up"
(2018)  | "Therapy"
(2018)  | "Lights Go Down"
(2018)

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Alternative cover

Club mix

Music video
"Therapy" on YouTube

"Therapy" is a song recorded by Dutch DJ Armin van Buuren featuring British singer James Newman,[3] which follows the singer's collaboration with Dutch DJ Don Diablo on the song "Head Up".[4] It was released on 20 April 2018, through Armada Music. It was written by the two artists, Dutch producer Benno de Goeij and Michael James Ryan Busbee, and produced by de Goeij and van Buuren.[5] A club mix and a remixes pack featuring remixes from Leo Reyes, STANDERWICK, Super8 & Tab, Throttle, and Sebastian Davidson were also released respectively on 3 May 2018 and 15 June 2018.

## Background

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The song was premiered at Ultra Music Festival at Miami in March 2018, accompanied by its respective club mix.[6] According to the DJ, "Therapy" is "a summer track for the festivals and the upcoming happier times". He met James Newman, the brother of John Newman who worked with Calvin Harris and Rudimental, at one of the writers camps in which he participated. That was last May," he said. "We then made two tracks together. Incidentally, "Therapy" was not among them, he sent them later. We had an unwise click and kept in touch."[7] About the club mix, the DJ wrote on YouTube : "So cool that I can finally share this one you. Let me know what you think of the club mix!"[6]

## Critical reception

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Ariana O'Keefe from The Nocturnal Times noticed that the song has "a summer jam on repeat with "silky vocals, relatable lyrics and soulful chords" She also informed that the track "thrives as a reflection of the past".[8]

## 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 shot in Marrakesh, Morocco.[8][9] It shows the past of Armin van Buuren, about his high-school crush, whom he had once fallen head over heels in love with.[8] The video, inspired by a teenage love lived by the DJ, debutes with a girl who missed his train and runs in a Marrakesh station. Then, she accidentally collides with a young man. After the instant crush, he climbs on the same train and searches for different cars and stays, although without success. It was made by the agency Soulvizion, which has made other videos for Armin van Buuren, like "Sunny Days" or "Strong Ones".[10] Ariana O'Keefe from The Nocturnal Times described it as "a romantic video" which "sets the scene for quite the dreamy paradise", complete with "golden colors, landscapes and pure elegance".[8]

## Track listing

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Digital download[11]No.| Title| Length

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1.| "Therapy"| 3:06
2.| "Therapy" (extended mix)| 4:36

Digital download – club mix[12]No.| Title| Length

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1.| "Therapy" (club mix)| 2:48
2.| "Therapy" (extended club mix)| 4:13

Digital download – remixes[13]No.| Title| Length

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1.| "Therapy" (Leo Reyes remix)| 3:11
2.| "Therapy" (Standerwick remix)| 3:00
3.| "Therapy" (Super8 & Tab remix)| 2:41

Digital download – Sebastian Davidson remix[14]No.| Title| Length

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1.| "Therapy" (Sebastian Davidson remix)| 3:24

Digital download – Throttle remix[15]No.| Title| Length

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1.| "Therapy" (Throttle remix)| 3:50

## Charts

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### Weekly charts

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| Chart (2018)  | Peak
position

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Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia)[5] | 37
Belgium Dance (Ultratop Flanders)[16] | 15
Belgium Dance (Ultratop Wallonia)[17] | 21
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[18] | 4
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[19] | 26
Netherlands (Dutch Dance Top 30)[20] | 6
US Dance/Mix Show Airplay (Billboard)[21] | 15

### Year-end charts

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| Chart (2018)  | Position

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Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[22] | 15
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[23] | 100

## Certifications

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Region  | Certification | Certified units/sales

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Netherlands (NVPI)[24] | Platinum  | 80,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

## References

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1. ^ "Armin van Buuren Feat. James Newman – Therapy (2018, 320 KBPS, File)". Discogs. 20 April 2018.
2. ^ "Armin van Buuren Feat. James Newman – Therapy (Club Mix) (2018, 320 KBPS, File)". Discogs. 3 May 2018.
3. ^ Bonavoglia, Brian (23 April 2018). "Armin van Buuren Prepares For Summer With "Therapy" Featuring James Newman". DJ Times. Retrieved 21 October 2019.
4. ^ "Armin van Buuren enchaîne avec"Therapy" ! (Vidéo)". Radio FG (in French). 24 April 2018. Retrieved 21 October 2019.
5. ^ a b "Armin van Buuren feat. James Newman – Therapy" (in French). Ultratip. Retrieved 28 September 2019.
6. ^ a b DJ Mag Staff (8 May 2018). "Armin van Buuren releases trance-laden club remix of 'Therapy feat. James Newman' : Listen". DJ Mag. Retrieved 28 September 2019.
7. ^ Editorial Staff (20 April 2018). "Armin van Buuren lanceert zomerse track". Algemeen Dagblad (in Dutch). Retrieved 28 September 2019.
8. ^ a b c d O'Keefe, Ariana (8 May 2018). "Armin van Buuren Enters Summer with "Therapy" & 'A State Of Trance 2018' Mix Album". The Nocturnal Times. Retrieved 28 September 2019.
9. ^ Senoussi, Zoubida (26 April 2018). "Dutch DJ Armin Van Buuren Drops 'Therapy' Music Video Shot in Marrakech". Morocco World News. Retrieved 28 September 2019.
10. ^ "Flechazo en un tren para el vídeo de 'Therapy' de Armin Van Buuren y James Newman". Europa FM (Spain) (in Spanish). 24 April 2018. Retrieved 28 September 2019.
11. ^ "Therapy (feat. James Newman) – Single by Armin van Buuren". iTunes Store. 20 April 2018. Retrieved 28 September 2019.
12. ^ "Therapy (feat. James Newman) [Club Mix] – Single by Armin van Buuren". iTunes Store. Retrieved 28 September 2019.
13. ^ "Therapy (feat. James Newman) [Remixes] – EP by Armin van Buuren". iTunes Store. 15 June 2018. Retrieved 28 September 2019.
14. ^ "Therapy (feat. James Newman) [Sebastian Davidson Remix] – Single by Armin van Buuren". iTunes Store. August 2018. Retrieved 28 September 2019.
15. ^ "Therapy (feat. James Newman) [Throttle Remix] – Single by Armin van Buuren". iTunes Store. Retrieved 28 September 2019.
16. ^ "Armin van Buuren feat. James Newman – Therapy" (in Dutch). Ultratop Dance. Retrieved 28 September 2019.
17. ^ "Armin van Buuren feat. James Newman – Therapy" (in French). Ultratop Dance. Retrieved 28 September 2019.
18. ^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 29, 2018" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 28 September 2019.
19. ^ "Armin van Buuren feat. James Newman – Therapy" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 28 September 2019.
20. ^ "Armin van Buuren feat. James Newman – Therapy". dutchcharts.nl (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 28 September 2019.
21. ^ "Armin van Buuren Chart History (Dance Mix/Show Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved 29 September 2019.
22. ^ "Top 100-Jaaroverzicht van 2018" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 28 September 2019.
23. ^ "Jaaroverzichten – Single 2018" (in Dutch). MegaCharts. Retrieved 28 September 2019.
24. ^ "Dutch single certifications – Armin van Buuren feat. James Newman – Therapy" (in Dutch). Nederlandse Vereniging van Producenten en Importeurs van beeld- en geluidsdragers. Retrieved 28 September 2019. Enter Therapy  in the "Artiest of titel" box. Select 2018 in the drop-down menu saying "Alle jaargangen".

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Armin van Buuren

* Discography
* Awards and nominations

Studio albums|

* 76
* Shivers
* Imagine
* Mirage
* Intense
* Embrace
* Balance
* Feel Again
* Breathe

Compilation albums|

* 10 Years

Mix albums|

| A State of Trance|

* 2004
* 2005
* 2007
* 2008
* 2009
* 2010
* 2011
* 2012
* 2013
* 2014
* 2015
* 2016

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A State of Trance Ibiza|

* 2014 at Ushuaïa
* 2015 at Ushuaïa
* 2016

Universal Religion|

* Chapter 1
* Chapter 2
* Chapter 3
* Chapter 4
* Chapter 5
* Chapter 6
* Chapter 7

EPs|

* Old Skool

Singles|

| as Armin van Buuren|

* "Blue Fear"
* "Communication"
* "Yet Another Day"
* "Sunburn (Walk Through the Fire)"
* "Burned With Desire"
* "Blue Fear 2004"
* "Intruder" / "Pound"
* "This World Is Watching Me"
* "Communication Part 3"
* "Rush Hour"
* "If You Should Go"
* "Going Wrong"
* "In and Out of Love"
* "Unforgivable"
* "Fine Without You"
* "Never Say Never"
* "Broken Tonight"
* "Full Focus"
* "Not Giving Up on Love"
* "This Light Between Us"
* "Drowning"
* "Feels So Good"
* "Youtopia"
* "Orbion"
* "We Are Here to Make Some Noise"
* "I'll Listen"
* "Waiting for the Night"
* "The Expedition"
* "D♯ Fat"
* "This Is What It Feels Like"
* "Beautiful Life"
* "Intense"
* "Save My Night"
* "Alone"
* "Ping Pong"
* "Hystereo"
* "Another You"
* "Stardust"
* "Off the Hook"
* "Strong Ones"
* "Heading Up High"
* "Freefall"
* "Make It Right"
* "Great Spirit"
* "Sunny Days"
* "Sex, Love & Water"
* "Therapy"
* "Blah Blah Blah"
* "Wild Wild Son"
* "Lonely for You"
* "Turn It Up"
* "Feel Something"
* "Leave a Little Love"
* "On & On"

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as Rising Star|

* "Touch Me"

as Alibi|

* "Eternity"

as Perpetuous Dreamer|

* "The Sound of Goodbye"
* "The Sound of Goodbye 2008"

Video games|

* Armin van Buuren: In the Mix

Related articles|

* A State of Trance
* Armada Music

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