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Earlier this week, Armin van Buuren announced that he will be one of the first 100 "Founder Astronauts" to take a commercial flight into space, via the Space Expedition Corporation. While the tickets for this expedition run around $100,000, SXC are such big fans of Armin's that they waved the fees. Being in a constant State of Trance has its perks.
Word is that there is some kind of special training that the Founders will go through, including courses on G-forces and weightlessness, but we're wondering if he's mentally preparing. We figured the easiest way for Armin to wrap his head around the joy and pain of space travel would be through the universal language of music. DAD cooked up a special playlist of space-themed tracks that can be applied to a wide range of situations, from glancing out into the cosmos to fighting space aliens. You know, you gotta be prepared.
Sonic & Silver - "Space Cadet"
How much pre-liftoff training is Armin doing? We've seen video of astronauts preparing, and that's no shit to shrug off. Get prepped, Armin!
The xx - "Basic Space (Jamie XX Space Bass Mix)"
Nervous about hitting space? This tune could calm you... just a bit, anyways.
Royal-T - "Space Cowboy"
Armin's mentality better be that of a space conqueror, or at least a brazen cowpoke on his way to experience awesomeness.
Daft Punk ft. DJ Falcon - "Contact"
This has to be the liftoff tune. Commanders speaking to the space station, anticipation and nervousness producing dubplate-sized knots in his stomach. Space travel is no small feat, Armin. Get those nerves trained.
Compound One - "Space Odyssey"
Perfect travel music while experiencing turbulence.
Bad Company - "Spacewalk"
Do they let people who purchased space trips out to walk around? We have a feeling this might be the soundtrack for some Apollo 18-ish trek Armin might take.
Emalkay - "Space Hopper"
Should Armin take a walkabout in space, this tune might be a bit more calming. Perfect intergalactic discovery tune...
French Fries - "Space Alarm"
...although, if there is an issue, we hope there are big red buttons that allow the Founders to alert the authorities.
FaltyDL - "Open Space"
Imagine all of the constellations and odd creatures he could encounter on his trek... he better get on his Vine Instagram Video and share these images with us!
Distal - "Space Graffiti"
Can you get Krylon on moonrocks? If so, Armin should put on for the EDM community.
Nu:Logic - "Tripping In Space"
Does Armin do drugs? We're assuming he doesn't, but if he does, he better be able to handle his shit when those G-forces get real.
Bad Company - "Planet Dust"
DAD will assume they aren't planning on hitting some random planet, but if they do, Armin needs to be ready for anything/everything. You don't want to be caught out there with some space goblins, Armin, or you'll be in a state of traction.
DJ Soul Slinger - "Abducted (T-Power Remix)"
If Armin isn't careful, those intriguing space creatures out there might bring him aboard and rough up his ride.
DJ Rashad - "Space Juke"
Some forms of dance music do sound out-of-this-world, so we wonder if Armin could document what happens when you play extra terrestrials proper Chicago footwork...