Armin Van Buuren - Great Spirit ( Bass Boosted ) Apr 2026
"Great Spirit" is a 2016 collaboration between , the psytrance duo Vini Vici , and the French band Hilight Tribe . It represents a rare meeting of mainstream trance and underground psytrance, using a high-octane 138 BPM triplet bassline to bridge the gap between genres. The song's enduring legacy is built on its primal energy, which has been featured in major films like Netflix's Me Time . The Meaning Behind the Lyrics
"Mitakuye Oyasin" : "All my relations"—a core Lakota philosophy of interconnectedness.
The phrase "Wakan Tanka" refers to the "Great Spirit" or "Great Mystery". Armin van Buuren - Great Spirit ( Bass Boosted )
The track features tribal chants and indigenous vocal samples provided by Hilight Tribe. These lyrics are primarily in the Lakota language , a Siouan language spoken by the Lakota people of the Sioux tribes.
The track’s creation was a "beyond wildest dreams" moment for , who had long admired Armin van Buuren . "Great Spirit" is a 2016 collaboration between ,
The lyrics celebrate the connection between humanity and the divine, emphasizing respect for nature and the importance of community. Key Phrases: "Hunkaschila" : Grandfathers. "Wohitika Oyate" : Warrior nation.
The "Bass Boosted" versions of this track are particularly popular in the EDM community because they emphasize the heavy triplet bassline and distorted kick drums , which are hallmarks of the psytrance genre. The Meaning Behind the Lyrics "Mitakuye Oyasin" :
During production, Armin originally wrote a melody and opened the filter on the lead stabs—a traditional technique in mainstream trance. Vini Vici told him it wasn't working, which Armin jokingly recalled as them telling him his idea "sucked" because it didn't fit the psytrance vibe.
