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Invincible

Thomas Bergersen · 2010

58 min · 22 tracks · epic music

A sweeping orchestral landscape filled with cinematic grandeur and emotionally charged melodies.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Heart of Courage — This track exemplifies the album's emotional depth, building from a soft introduction to a powerful crescendo that captures the essence of triumph.
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    Freedom Fighters — As one of the most recognizable tracks, it embodies the heroic themes prevalent throughout the album, featuring soaring strings and anthemic choruses.
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    Protectors of the Earth — This piece encapsulates the grandiosity of the album with its rich orchestration and uplifting melody, making it a staple in epic music playlists.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

Instrumental
58 /100
Treeline
Higher than 49% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong orchestral writing and production but has some repetitive elements across its length.

What we noticed

  • The album features a consistent orchestral arrangement with sweeping strings and brass that build to climactic moments across most tracks.
  • Many tracks utilize a crescendo structure, gradually layering instruments to create a sense of grandeur and emotional intensity.
  • Several pieces incorporate choral elements, adding depth and a cinematic quality that enhances the epic feel of the music.
  • The running time of each track is generally over four minutes, allowing for extended development of themes and motifs.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • epic soundscapes for adventures
  • short tracks for quick inspiration
  • intense moments of cinematic drama
  • uplifting themes of heroism
  • motivational energy for workouts

Maybe skip if you

  • slow, introspective listening preferences
  • desire for longer narratives

Where this album fits

Career context
When Invincible was released in 2010, Thomas Bergersen was establishing himself as a prominent composer in the epic music genre. This album followed his work in Two Steps from Hell, which had gained significant traction in film trailers and media. With Invincible, Bergersen aimed to showcase his unique style, blending classical instrumentation with modern production techniques.
Stylistic neighbors
Audiomachine· Two Steps from Hell· Hans Zimmer

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Freedom Fighters 2:33
  • 2 Heart of Courage 1:59
  • 3 Master of Shadows 3:06
  • 4 Moving Mountains 3:03
  • 5 Am I Not Human? 3:02
  • 6 Enigmatic Soul 2:54
  • 7 Fire Nation 3:01
  • 8 Black Blade 3:07
  • 9 Super Strength 2:00
  • 10 Invincible 2:53
  • 11 False King 2:17
  • 12 Hypnotica 2:10
  • 13 Fill My Heart 2:25
  • 14 Protectors of the Earth 2:51
  • 15 Velocitron 2:34
  • 16 Undying Love 2:54
  • 17 1000 Ships of the Underworld 1:42
  • 18 Tristan 2:34
  • 19 Breath of Ran Gor 2:02
  • 20 Infinite Legends 2:04
  • 21 To Glory 4:37
  • 22 After the Fall 2:26

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