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* OffscreenTeleportation: In the music video of "Sandstorm", the chase between the two guards and the woman with the briefcase occurs across Helsinki, and every scene change, Darude is nearby watching the events.
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* RidingIntoTheSunset: At the end of "Sandstorm"'s music video, the characters ride a boat into the sunset.
* TapOnTheHead: In the music video of "Sandstorm", one of the pursuers betrays the other by kicking him in the face, knocking him out instantly.
* TapOnTheHead: In the music video of "Sandstorm", one of the pursuers betrays the other by kicking him in the face, knocking him out instantly.
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It's got quite a few wicks, but not much that translates well as a crosswick. Throwing in a couple tropes
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!!His music contains examples of:
* {{Instrumentals}}: His hit "Sandstorm" is a well-known example of one. He is largely an instrumental act but occasionally has guest vocals.
* PursuedProtagonist: The woman in the music video of "Sandstorm" was running from gunmen and dogs with a suitcase in hand.
!!His music contains examples of:
* {{Instrumentals}}: His hit "Sandstorm" is a well-known example of one. He is largely an instrumental act but occasionally has guest vocals.
* PursuedProtagonist: The woman in the music video of "Sandstorm" was running from gunmen and dogs with a suitcase in hand.
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Ville Virtanen (born 17 July 1975), better known as '''Darude''', is a Finnish DJ and record producer.
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Ville Virtanen (born 17 July 17, 1975), better known as '''Darude''', is a Finnish DJ and record producer.
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In 2019, it was announced that Darude would be representing his native country at that year's Series/EurovisionSongContest with vocalist Sebastian Rejman. Similarly to predecessor Music/SaaraAalto, their song will be selected from a choice of three options in Finland's ''Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu'' selection format.
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In 2019, it was announced that Darude would be representing his native country at that year's Series/EurovisionSongContest with vocalist Sebastian Rejman. Similarly to predecessor Music/SaaraAalto, their song will be "Look Away" was selected from a choice of three options in Finland's revised ''Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu'' selection format.
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Ville Virtanen (born 17 July 1975), better known as '''Darude''', is a Finnish DJ and record producer.
Darude is best known for his debut single "Sandstorm", a {{trance}} {{instrumental|s}} track that gained massive popularity from its use at sporting events and in early [[MemeticMutation internet memes]]. Notable for its lack of vocals, which was highly unusual for a mainstream hit at the time, it's also credited as being one of the first dance tracks that became massively popular in the United States, which eventually led to the creation and rise of other dance subgenres like {{electro house}}, EDM, and {{dubstep}} in the country.
In 2019, it was announced that Darude would be representing his native country at that year's Series/EurovisionSongContest with vocalist Sebastian Rejman. Similarly to predecessor Music/SaaraAalto, their song will be selected from a choice of three options in Finland's ''Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu'' selection format.
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!! Discography:
* ''Before the Storm'' (2000)
* ''Rush'' (2003)
* ''Label This!'' (2007)
* ''Moments'' (2015)
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Ville Virtanen (born 17 July 1975), better known as '''Darude''', is a Finnish DJ and record producer.
Darude is best known for his debut single "Sandstorm", a {{trance}} {{instrumental|s}} track that gained massive popularity from its use at sporting events and in early [[MemeticMutation internet memes]]. Notable for its lack of vocals, which was highly unusual for a mainstream hit at the time, it's also credited as being one of the first dance tracks that became massively popular in the United States, which eventually led to the creation and rise of other dance subgenres like {{electro house}}, EDM, and {{dubstep}} in the country.
In 2019, it was announced that Darude would be representing his native country at that year's Series/EurovisionSongContest with vocalist Sebastian Rejman. Similarly to predecessor Music/SaaraAalto, their song will be selected from a choice of three options in Finland's ''Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu'' selection format.
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!! Discography:
* ''Before the Storm'' (2000)
* ''Rush'' (2003)
* ''Label This!'' (2007)
* ''Moments'' (2015)
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