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The performance was so well-received that it was officially released on the Live In Ahoy 2022 album on November 11, 2022 via NRGY Music and Armada Music. This Is What It Feels Like (Live In Ahoy 2022)

Mart Hoogkamer's live rendition of is a high-energy anthem that serves as the centerpiece of his major live performances. Originally a global trance hit by Armin van Buuren , Hoogkamer’s version transforms the electronic dance track into a grand, celebratory opening for his large-scale concerts. Performance Context & Significance

Analysis of Mart Hoogkamer’s "This Is What It Feels Like (Live)" Mart Hoogkamer - This Is What It Feels Like (Li...

Hoogkamer’s live version emphasizes a "schlager" and "nederpop" vibe, characterized by strong audience participation and a focus on his "velvet vibrato" rather than purely digital synthesizers. Reception and Impact

The song’s lyrics revolve around the profound sense of longing and the "survival" one feels during unrequited love or after a deep romantic loss. The performance was so well-received that it was

Hoogkamer used this song to open his sold-out shows at the Rotterdam Ahoy arena , setting a tone of triumph and high energy for the evening.

Hoogkamer’s popularity skyrocketed following his 2020 viral beach video of "Unchained Melody," which led to massive sold-out tours and an Edison Award . celebratory opening for his large-scale concerts.

The lyrics describe feeling "lonely and disconnected," questioning how one survives without their partner.