Volume One

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## Volume One

### Extreme Music Link

https://www.extrememusic.com/albums/1759 (Vol. 1)https://www.extrememusic.com/albums/1760 (Vol. 2)

https://www.extrememusic.com/albums/1761 (Vol. 3)

https://www.extrememusic.com/albums/1762 (Vol. 4)

https://www.extrememusic.com/albums/1763 (Vol. 5)

## Information

*Volume 1* is Two Steps From Hell's first industry album and the group's first album overall. It was released in 2006 and featured tracks of various genres, three of which would go on to be released on the public albums Invincible and Miracles.

### Description #1 (Taken from the TSFH website):

Two Steps From Hell Volume 1 released in 2006. The album that started it all with a broad range of styles. Cues like "The Truth Unravels" and "Super Strength" got the ball rolling.

### Description #2 (Taken from the TSFH YouTube Channel):

On February 14th, 2006 Two Steps From Hell was born. This 3 CD box set features the Epic/Action, Adventure and Suspense/Drama categories. This first release displays the versatility, sophistication and range of the Two Steps philosophy. It has been described as if James Newton Howard, John Williams and Hans Zimmer got together and made a trailer library. Vol 1 covers alot of ground and is primarily an orchestral release with some other elements. There is heroic action, mini-film score, sultry drama, ethno rock, modern hybrid orchestrations , romantic themes and magical tales. The project was recorded primarily with the Seattle Symphony and the Prague Philharmonic. Many cues feature vocals by Liz Constantine (King Kong, Atlantis, Poseidon).

## Track List

NOTE: Alternate versions of tracks not represented here (i.e. w/out vocals etc.)

* Extreme Music Order
* CD Order

### Vol. 1 Action

1. Super Strength *by Nick Phoenix* *(later released on* Invincible*)*
2. Two Steps From Hell *by Thomas Bergersen*
3. From the Abyss *by Thomas Bergersen*
4. Bigger Than Kong *by Nick Phoenix*
5. The Summoning *by Nick Phoenix*
6. Interceptors Duel *by Thomas Bergersen*
7. Rise of Evil *by Thomas Bergersen*
8. Bloodlust *by Thomas Bergersen*
9. Spirit of Death *by Thomas Bergersen*
10. Necromantics *by Thomas Bergersen*
11. Souls Feast *by Thomas Bergersen*
12. City of Malice *by Nick Phoenix*
13. Dominius *by Thomas Bergersen*
14. Dawn of War *by Thomas Bergersen*
15. Black Winged Messenger *by Thomas Bergersen*
16. Lord of Chaos *by Thomas Bergersen*
17. Temple of Damnation *by Thomas Bergersen*
18. Cursed! *by Thomas Bergersen*
19. Catch 666 *by Thomas Bergersen*
20. Horrors and Enchantments *by Thomas Bergersen*
21. Evil Supremacy *by Thomas Bergersen*
22. Exodus *by Thomas Bergersen*
23. Crimson Death *by Thomas Bergersen*
24. Fistfulla Drums *by Nick Phoenix*
25. Fatespinner Drums *by Thomas Bergersen*
26. Dire Crisis *by Nick Phoenix*

### Vol. 2 Adventure

1. The Legend of Aramis *by Thomas Bergersen*
2. Battle of Dark vs Light *by Thomas Bergersen*
3. Two Steps From Heaven *by Thomas Bergersen*
4. Fireflies *by Thomas Bergersen*
5. Across Continents *by Nick Phoenix*
6. Return to Base *by Thomas Bergersen*
7. Captain Universe *by Thomas Bergersen*
8. Protector of the Skies *by Nick Phoenix*
9. Battle at Sea *by Thomas Bergersen*
10. Chronicles of a Hero *by Thomas Bergersen*
11. Adventures of Enchantment *by Thomas Bergersen*

### Vol. 3 Drama

1. Born of Ash *by Nick Phoenix*
2. Front Line *by Nick Phoenix*
3. Breath of Cold Air *by Thomas Bergersen; feat. Merethe Soltvedt (unconfirmed)* *(later released on* Miracles*)*
4. Life of a Legend *by Nick Phoenix*
5. Secrets in Bloodby Nick Phoenix; *feat. Liz Constantine*
6. Season of Fate *by Nick Phoenix*
7. Undying Faith *by Thomas Bergersen*
8. Eternal Conflict *by Nick Phoenix*
9. Wind Queen *by Thomas Bergersen;* *feat. Merethe Soltvedt (less extended version released on* Miracles*)*
10. Serbian Suns *by Nick Phoenix*
11. Heavenly Lights *by Thomas Bergersen*
12. Black Flowersby Nick Phoenix; *feat. Liz Constantine*
13. Eternal Love *by Thomas Bergersen*

### Vol. 4 Epic Drama

1. North Country *by Troels Folmann (possibly)*
2. Over the Pass *by Nick Phoenix*
3. Birth of Power *by Nick Phoenix*
4. The Descending Storm *by Nick Phoenix*
5. Unfolding Armies *by Troels Folmann (possibly)*
6. Extinction Level Event *by Nick Phoenix*
7. Vast Conspiracy *by Nick Phoenix*
8. The Truth Unravels *by Thomas Bergersen; feat. Merethe Soltvedt*

### Vol. 5 Suspense Thriller

1. Tsunamis Risismus *by Nick Phoenix*
2. Prophecies *by Thomas Bergersen; feat. Merethe Soltvedt*
3. Straw Man *by Nick Phoenix*
4. Guns and Oil *by Thomas Bergersen*; *feat. Merethe Soltvedt (unconfirmed)*
5. Trafficking *by Thomas Bergersen*
6. Child’s Play *by Thomas Bergersen*
7. Department of Deception *by Nick Phoenix*
8. Path Less Travelledby Nick Phoenix; *feat. Liz Constantine*
9. Lost in Asia *by Nick Phoenix*
10. Aftershock *by Nick Phoenix; feat. Liz Constantine*
11. Playing With Fire *by Nick Phoenix*
12. Mysteries of the Mind *by Thomas Bergersen*

### Disc 1

#### Epic/Action

1. Super Strength *by Nick Phoenix* *(later released on* Invincible*)*
2. Two Steps From Hell *by Thomas Bergersen*
3. From the Abyss *by Thomas Bergersen*
4. Bigger Than Kong *by Nick Phoenix*
5. The Legend of Aramis *by Thomas Bergersen*
6. The Summoning *by Nick Phoenix*
7. Battle of Dark vs Light *by Thomas Bergersen*
8. Born of Ash *by Nick Phoenix*
9. Interceptors Duel *by Thomas Bergersen*
10. North Country *by Troels Folmann (possibly)*
11. Rise of Evil *by Thomas Bergersen*
12. Bloodlust *by Thomas Bergersen*
13. Spirit of Death *by Thomas Bergersen*
14. The Descending Storm *by Nick Phoenix*
15. Necromantics *by Thomas Bergersen*
16. Souls Feast *by Thomas Bergersen*
17. Over the Pass *by Nick Phoenix*
18. City of Malice *by Nick Phoenix*
19. Birth of Power *by Nick Phoenix*
20. Dominius *by Thomas Bergersen*
21. Dawn of War *by Thomas Bergersen*

### Disc 2

#### Epic/Action

1. Black Winged Messenger *by Thomas Bergersen*
2. Lord of Chaos *by Thomas Bergersen*
3. Unfolding Armies *by Troels Folmann (possibly)*
4. Extinction Level Event *by Nick Phoenix*
5. Peacekeepers *by Nick Phoenix*
6. Temple of Damnation *by Thomas Bergersen*
7. Cursed! *by Thomas Bergersen*
8. Front Line *by Nick Phoenix*
9. Catch 666 *by Thomas Bergersen*
10. Horrors and Enchantments *by Thomas Bergersen*
11. Evil Supremacy *by Thomas Bergersen*
12. Exodus *by Thomas Bergersen*
13. Crimson Death *by Thomas Bergersen*
14. Fistfulla Drums *by Nick Phoenix*
15. Fatespinner Drums *by Thomas Bergersen*
16. Tsunamis Risismus *by Nick Phoenix*

#### Adventure

1. Two Steps From Heaven *by Thomas Bergersen*
2. Fireflies *by Thomas Bergersen*
3. Across Continents *by Nick Phoenix*
4. Return to Base *by Thomas Bergersen*
5. Captain Universe *by Thomas Bergersen*
6. Protector of the Skies *by Nick Phoenix*
7. Battle at Sea *by Thomas Bergersen*
8. Chronicles of a Hero *by Thomas Bergersen*
9. Adventures of Enchantment *by Thomas Bergersen*

### Disc 3

#### Drama/Suspense

1. Breath of Cold Air *by Thomas Bergersen; feat. Merethe Soltvedt (unconfirmed)* *(later released on* Miracles*)*
2. Life of a Legend *by Nick Phoenix*
3. Secrets in Bloodby Nick Phoenix; *feat. Liz Constantine*
4. Prophecies *by Thomas Bergersen; feat. Merethe Soltvedt*
5. Season of Fate *by Nick Phoenix*
6. Undying Faith *by Thomas Bergersen*
7. Straw Man *by Nick Phoenix*
8. Guns and Oil *by Thomas Bergersen*; *feat. Merethe Soltvedt (unconfirmed)*
9. Trafficking *by Thomas Bergersen*
10. Eternal Conflict *by Nick Phoenix*
11. Vast Conspiracy *by Nick Phoenix*
12. Wind Queen *by Thomas Bergersen;* *feat. Merethe Soltvedt (less extended version released on* Miracles*)*
13. Child’s Play *by Thomas Bergersen*
14. Department of Deception *by Nick Phoenix*
15. Path Less Travelled *by Nick Phoenix*; *feat. Liz Constantine*
16. The Truth Unravels *by Thomas Bergersen; feat. Merethe Soltvedt*
17. Serbian Suns *by Nick Phoenix*
18. Famous Year *by Nick Phoenix*
19. Lost in Asia *by Nick Phoenix*
20. Heavenly Lights *by Thomas Bergersen*
21. Aftershock *by Nick Phoenix; feat. Liz Constantine*
22. Playing With Fire *by Nick Phoenix*
23. Black Flowersby Nick Phoenix; *feat. Liz Constantine*
24. Dire Crisis *by Nick Phoenix*
25. Eternal Love *by Thomas Bergersen*

## Trivia

* *The Truth Unravels* was used in the trailer for Leonardo DiCaprio's The 11th Hour.
* *The Truth Unravels* is the first track to have a sequel (which was released on Dynasty).
* This is the first album to feature Merethe Soltvedt as a vocalist.
* This is the first and only album to feature Liz Constantine as a vocalist.
* This is the first album to feature pieces by Thomas Bergersen and Nick Phoenix. Whether or not Troels Folmann also contributed pieces is speculative as noted above.
* *Mysteries of the Mind* was later released on Dreams & Imaginations as *Secrets of the Mind* with additional vocals.
* The name of this album is "Two Steps From Hell" on *Extreme Music* instead of "Volume One"
* The Extreme Music version of this album is missing two tracks: *Peacekeepers* and *Famous Year*

## References

1. ↑ Whoniversal Man's Reddit Post
2. ↑ Discogs' Entry on Volume One
3. ↑ Trailer Music Info's Page on Volume One

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