Armin van Buuren - Ping Pong (Simon Patterson Remix)

Who could have guessed, that a song created about the most retro game in existence, 'Pong', would blow up into a 2014 EDM phenomenon in its own right? What began as almost a joke, quickly caught fire in the most unexpected of ways. It all goes back to a childhood love of video games and a fascination with a little white ball bouncing around a low-res TV screen.

Ping... Pong... Ping... Pong...

When Armin van Buuren witnessed the graphical wizardry his computer-savvy tech team had created for an upcoming 'Armin Only' show, he had only one thought: What can we do, in the middle of mind-blowing 3D graphics, to set a special moment apart? He had to act fast -- which meant finishing the 'Ping Pong Song' in just two short days...

The song was, of course, never meant for release. The reaction from the crowd at Armin Only was so unexpectedly (and overwhelmingly) positive, however, that the inevitable question was raised: "Should we actually release this??"

The biggest fires start from the tiniest spark, and before long, the "Ping Pong Song" grew to become one of the most unforgettable moments of the Armin Only show — and a crew favorite. They even invented a special dance for it! With the incredibly catchy drop and hilarious visuals, fans will remember the "Ping Pong" moment of Armin Only for the rest of their lives.

This song is a strong reminder that large-venue music is, above all, a celebration. And what kind of celebration takes itself too seriously? With a barrage of smiley-face balloons dropping onto the crowd at the climax of the track, it's hard not to go absolutely mental when this ear-worm comes over the main speakers.

March 24th, 2014 will see the official release of this Armin Only gem, and don't worry -- there will be an accompanying music video before too long as well! Stay tuned, and if you're one of the lucky few, you just might be able to see this once-in-a-lifetime performance for yourself at one of Armin's next massive shows.

[iamstd]

The fact that people are comparing the two remixes just amazes me. Quit comparing apples to oranges and get listening to your favorite version.

[VitalTunezMusic]

I wish Armin would play this live more, this is just so evil & massive!  Not hating on the original by the way, as I really like it too.

[GsonarakaTheVoodoocrasher]

Simply the best rmx of Ping Pong....Supported by the Italian 140 Team....

[youraghazalian]

@6:12 that's my ringtone, don't want to pick up when someone calls 

[BennyBG]

This is the best remix and version! Original i like it, but this remix is great! B|

[MrMazzars]

what a fantastic job mate.. this should be the anthem for ASOT :)
cheers from Latvia

[NewAndUpcomingEDM]

Simon Patterson! <3 Armin Van Buuren! <3 Ping Pong! <3

[Turkiahmed]

This Remix is so awesome !! Good job Psymon, Very good job

[johnfalk]

this one is good but hardwells is better cuz he focuses the remix around the ping pong sound.. and this one does not.. its my opinion...  cuz after all the song is called ping pong..

[whybotherha]

This is not a catchy version to gather crowd. This is just too sick for a real fan of psy tech sound . A trip to rabbit hole . 

[younesbarakat]

How can this even be a remix, this should be a new song ?? nothing to do with original. Hardwell's Progressive House / Big room House had more to do...
But sick tune tho

[HYCbruno]

Hardwell remix is better...because this remix doenst have too much to do with the original, but the song itself is good

[aaaaaaaandy]

By a very narrow Margin that it is better than Hardwell's Remix but it is not that good as the original version of the song.

[bradleywelsh]

Still an average mix as it had barely any relevance to the actual tune. I mean with out the lyrics, Patterson could of released this and no one would know it's a pin going remix.

[mmiissjjeell]

How the frikking hell can you call this a remix of ping pong, there is only two samples out of the original song put in. it is a nice track but not really remix of ping pong in my opinion...

[monkeymanisons]

Lol people don;t understand what a remix is ffs

[alexandrebianchi]

Horrible... Armin original version is way better