Miracles is the sixth public album by the group Two Steps From Hell, released in June 2014. It consists of 21 tracks written entirely by composer Thomas J. Bergersen.[2] This album predominantly features material selected from earlier demonstration albums, including Dreams & Imaginations, Illumina, Two Steps From Heaven, and Volume One. However the title track, "Compass", and "Stay" are brand new tracks. The previously unreleased tracks "Sun Gazer," "Eyes Closing," "My Freedom," "Perfect Love", and "Wind Queen" appear with various tweaks and embellishments.
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| Released | June 2, 2014 | |||
| Genre | New-age[1] | |||
| Length | 1:17:48 | |||
| Producer | Thomas Bergersen | |||
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Upon the request of fans,[3] the album is a collection of the group's "ethereal", "emotional", "relaxing" and "dreamy" tracks, described as the "counterpart" to the more epic, upbeat tracks that have appeared on past releases.[4] The cover and sleeve are designed by Steven R. Gilmore.[4]
Track listing
editTracks 4, 5, 9, 10, and 17 are reworked versions from their original releases.
All tracks are written by Thomas J. Bergersen
| No. | Title | From the original demo album: | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Miracles" | — | 5:29 |
| 2. | "Eria" | Dreams & Imaginations | 2:38 |
| 3. | "Compass" | — | 5:34 |
| 4. | "Sun Gazer" | Dreams & Imaginations | 2:56 |
| 5. | "Eyes Closing" | Illumina | 3:12 |
| 6. | "Fountain of Life" | Nemesis | 3:28 |
| 7. | "Stay (feat. Merethe Soltvedt)" | — | 3:22 |
| 8. | "Men of Honor" | Two Steps From Heaven | 3:20 |
| 9. | "My Freedom (feat. Merethe Soltvedt)" | Nero | 3:55 |
| 10. | "Perfect Love" | Dreams & Imaginations; titled "Parfait Amour". | 3:30 |
| 11. | "Lux Aeterna" | Dreams & Imaginations | 3:26 |
| 12. | "I Love You Forever" | Illumina | 4:00 |
| 13. | "Color the Sky" | Dreams & Imaginations | 2:34 |
| 14. | "Forever in My Dreams" | Dreams & Imaginations | 2:05 |
| 15. | "Breath of Cold Air" | Volume One | 4:23 |
| 16. | "Heart" | Two Steps From Heaven; titled "<3". | 2:59 |
| 17. | "Wind Queen" | Volume One | 2:06 |
| 18. | "Northern Pastures" | Dreams & Imaginations | 2:10 |
| 19. | "Science" | Illumina | 2:06 |
| 20. | "Lost in Las Vegas" | Illumina | 10:14 |
| No. | Title | From the original demo album: | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21. | "Compass (feat. Merethe Soltvedt)" | — | 4:22 |
Critical reception
editThe critique at IFMCA-associated reviews website, MundoBSO,[5] was positive, highlighting its "moments of careful lyrical beauty". It was rated seven out of ten stars.[1]
Charts
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Weekly chartsedit
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Year-end chartsedit
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Use in media
editTwo Steps From Hell's music has been featured frequently in movie trailers.
- "Color the Sky" was used in the official teaser for the Virgin Oceanic Sub.[14]
- "Fountain of Life" was used in The Men Who Built America in the episode "When One Ends, Another Begins."[citation needed]
- "Forever in My Dreams" is used as the entrance music for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling manager/wrestler Maria Kanellis.[citation needed]
- "Men of Honor" is used after Nagano Makoto's last run in Sasuke 32.[citation needed]
- "Science" is used in the official trailer of BBC's The Green Planet.[citation needed]
References
edit- ^ a b "Miracles". MundoBSO. Retrieved 3 April 2022.
- ^ Miracles on itunes.com
- ^ "Album announcement". Two Steps from Hell via Facebook.
- ^ a b "Two Steps From Hell: Miracles". Trailer Music News. 2 June 2014. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
- ^ "Members". IFMCA: International Film Music Critics Association. Retrieved 3 April 2022.
- ^ "Two Steps From Hell - Miracles - ultratop.be". Ultratop (in French). 9 May 2015. Retrieved 23 March 2022.
- ^ "Klassieke Albums - 14 June 2014". Ultratop (in Dutch). 14 June 2014. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
- ^ "Albums Classiques - 14 June 2014". Ultratop (in French). 14 June 2014. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
- ^ "TWO STEPS FROM HELL - Official Soundtrack Albums Charts". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
- ^ "Two Steps From Hell - Chart History - Classical Albums". billboard.com. Archived from the original on 2017-01-31. Retrieved 2015-06-16.
- ^ "Classical Crossover Albums - Week of June 21, 2014". Billboard. 21 June 2014. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
- ^ "Two Steps From Hell - Chart History - Heatseekers Albums". billboard.com. Archived from the original on 2017-01-31. Retrieved 2015-06-16.
- ^ "Year-End Charts Classical Albums". Billboard. 2014. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
- ^ Teaser on the official TSFH Facebook account