Mart Hoogkamer - This Is What It Feels Like (li... Official

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

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. Mart Hoogkamer - This Is What It Feels Like (Li...

The most prominent recording of this track is from his concert in Rotterdam. The performance was so well-received that it was

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) Reception and Impact

While Hoogkamer is primarily known for Dutch levenslied (folk) and viral ballads like "Unchained Melody," his choice of an Armin van Buuren cover demonstrates his versatility and ability to command a stadium-sized audience.

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