Miracles (Two Steps from Hell album)

Miracles
Studio album by
Two Steps from Hell
ReleasedJune 2, 2014 (2014-06-02)
GenreNew-age[1]
Length1:17:48
ProducerThomas Bergersen
Two Steps from Hell chronology
Classics Volume One
(2013) 		Miracles
(2014) 		Battlecry
(2015)

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.

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

Tracks 4, 5, 9, 10, and 17 are reworked versions from their original releases.

All tracks are written by Thomas J. Bergersen

No.TitleFrom the original demo album:Length
1."Miracles"—5:29
2."Eria"Dreams & Imaginations2:38
3."Compass"—5:34
4."Sun Gazer"Dreams & Imaginations2:56
5."Eyes Closing"Illumina3:12
6."Fountain of Life"Nemesis3:28
7."Stay (feat. Merethe Soltvedt)"—3:22
8."Men of Honor"Two Steps From Heaven3:20
9."My Freedom (feat. Merethe Soltvedt)"Nero3:55
10."Perfect Love"Dreams & Imaginations; titled "Parfait Amour".3:30
11."Lux Aeterna"Dreams & Imaginations3:26
12."I Love You Forever"Illumina4:00
13."Color the Sky"Dreams & Imaginations2:34
14."Forever in My Dreams"Dreams & Imaginations2:05
15."Breath of Cold Air"Volume One4:23
16."Heart"Two Steps From Heaven; titled "<3".2:59
17."Wind Queen"Volume One2:06
18."Northern Pastures"Dreams & Imaginations2:10
19."Science"Illumina2:06
20."Lost in Las Vegas"Illumina10:14
Bonus tracks / alternative versions
No.TitleFrom the original demo album:Length
21."Compass (feat. Merethe Soltvedt)"—4:22

Critical reception

The 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

Use in media

Two Steps From Hell's music has been featured frequently in movie trailers.

References

  1. ^ a b "Miracles". MundoBSO. Retrieved 3 April 2022.
  2. ^ Miracles on itunes.com
  3. ^ "Album announcement". Two Steps from Hell via Facebook.
  4. ^ a b "Two Steps From Hell: Miracles". Trailer Music News. 2 June 2014. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
  5. ^ "Members". IFMCA: International Film Music Critics Association. Retrieved 3 April 2022.
  6. ^ "Two Steps From Hell - Miracles - ultratop.be". Ultratop (in French). 9 May 2015. Retrieved 23 March 2022.
  7. ^ "Klassieke Albums - 14 June 2014". Ultratop (in Dutch). 14 June 2014. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
  8. ^ "Albums Classiques - 14 June 2014". Ultratop (in French). 14 June 2014. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
  9. ^ "TWO STEPS FROM HELL - Official Soundtrack Albums Charts". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
  10. ^ "Two Steps From Hell - Chart History - Classical Albums". billboard.com. Archived from the original on 2017-01-31. Retrieved 2015-06-16.
  11. ^ "Classical Crossover Albums - Week of June 21, 2014". Billboard. 21 June 2014. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
  12. ^ "Two Steps From Hell - Chart History - Heatseekers Albums". billboard.com. Archived from the original on 2017-01-31. Retrieved 2015-06-16.
  13. ^ "Year-End Charts Classical Albums". Billboard. 2014. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
  14. ^ Teaser on the official TSFH Facebook account