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Myth

Two Steps from Hell · 2022

86 min · 22 tracks · soundtrack

Epic orchestral arrangements blend cinematic intensity with ethereal melodies, crafting a soundscape that feels both grand and intimate.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Queen of the North — This track showcases soaring strings and powerful percussion, encapsulating the album's epic quality while telling a story of strength and resilience.
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    Horn of Gabriel — With its dramatic build-up and orchestral crescendos, this track embodies the album's cinematic essence and highlights Two Steps from Hell's signature sound.
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    Dragonborn — Drawing inspiration from fantasy themes, this piece combines driving rhythms and haunting melodies to create an atmosphere of adventure and exploration.
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    Myth — The title track features an intricate arrangement that weaves together various motifs, representing the culmination of the album's themes of mythology and legend.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental
59 /100
Treeline
Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong orchestral writing with effective dynamics but remains within established cinematic conventions.

What we noticed

  • The album features sweeping orchestral arrangements that build in intensity, often layering strings, brass, and percussion to create a cinematic atmosphere.
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
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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

  • dynamic journey with epic crescendos
  • cinematic soundscapes for storytelling
  • wave-like pacing for immersion
  • for dramatic moments
  • sweeping orchestral arrangements

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer concise standalone tracks
  • seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on May 3, 2022, 'Myth' is the latest album from Two Steps from Hell, following their 2020 release 'Unleashed'. This album continues their tradition of creating powerful cinematic soundtracks while expanding their musical palette with new thematic explorations.
Stylistic neighbors
Audiomachine· Ludovico Einaudi· Hans Zimmer

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Intro 0:56
  • 2 Phantom 3:28
  • 3 Queen of the North 3:31
  • 4 Last One Standing 3:25
  • 5 Horn of Gabriel 4:29
  • 6 Amethyst Prince 4:13
  • 7 Twin Lights 4:28
  • 8 Never Lost Your Life 4:17
  • 9 Away With Your Fairies 4:22
  • 10 Azdaja 4:13
  • 11 Hercules 2:54
  • 12 Thunderstone 3:45
  • 13 Inventing the Portal 3:58
  • 14 Defenders of the Grail 3:09
  • 15 For the Girl Who Has Everything 3:15
  • 16 Pwnd 3:46
  • 17 Flying Dutchman 2:41
  • 18 Shiver Me Timpanis 3:04
  • 19 Dragonborn 3:42
  • 20 Tale of the Forest 4:20
  • 21 Myth 7:59
  • 22 Arcade Master 6:55

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata