Darude

Ville Virtanen (born July 17, 1975), better known by his stage name Darude, is a trance producer and DJ from Eura, Hinnerjoki, Finland. He started making music in 1996 and he released the hit single "Sandstorm" in late 1999 and subsequent album Before the Storm in 2000. His music is characterized by its progressive/uplifting style.