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Power of Darkness

Two Steps from Hell · 2010

206 min · 77 tracks · soundtrack

Epic orchestral arrangements blend with haunting choral elements, creating a grand soundscape that evokes cinematic adventures.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Power of Darkness — The title track encapsulates the album's dark themes and grand orchestration, setting the tone for the entire collection with its intense dynamics and sweeping melodies.
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    Fire Nation — This piece features driving rhythms and an aggressive string section, embodying the album’s adventurous spirit while showcasing the duo's skill in creating tension through music.
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    Master of Shadows — A standout track that combines eerie choral elements with a powerful orchestral backdrop, it represents the darker themes explored throughout the album and is frequently used in trailers.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • cinematic intensity for epic moments
  • dynamic exploration through varied arrangements
  • wave-like pacing with emotional peaks
  • immersive background for creative work
  • short tracks for quick inspiration

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking straightforward, single tracks
  • prefer instant gratification over depth

Where this album fits

Career context
When 'Power of Darkness' was released in 2010, Two Steps from Hell was already established as a prominent composer duo known for their dramatic and cinematic music. This album followed their earlier works and further solidified their reputation in the trailer music industry, showcasing their ability to craft powerful instrumental pieces designed to heighten emotional narratives in film and media.
Stylistic neighbors
Audiomachine· Ludovico Einaudi· Hans Zimmer

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Power of Darkness 2:50
  • 2 Power of Darkness (no choir) 2:49
  • 3 Fire Nation 2:59
  • 4 Fire Nation (no choir) 3:03
  • 5 Fire Nation (alternative) 0:33
  • 6 Black Blade 3:06
  • 7 Black Blade (no choir) 3:05
  • 8 Master of Shadows 3:05
  • 9 Master of Shadows (no choir) 3:04
  • 10 Master of Shadows (alternative) 3:04
  • 11 Master of Shadows (alternate mix, no choir) 3:04
  • 12 Master of Shadows (alternate mix) 3:05
  • 13 What's Happening to Me 3:10
  • 14 What's Happening to Me (underscore) 3:09
  • 15 What's Happening to Me (no choir) 3:10
  • 16 Atlas 2:34
  • 17 Atlas (no choir) 2:33
  • 18 Atlas (alternative) 2:33
  • 19 Earth Rising 3:21
  • 20 Earth Rising (no choir) 3:21
  • 21 The Soul That Must Awaken 3:18
  • 22 The Soul That Must Awaken (no choir) 3:19
  • 23 The Soul That Must Awaken (alternate mix, no choir) 3:20
  • 24 The Soul That Must Awaken (alternate mix) 3:20
  • 25 Eternal Honor 2:17
  • 26 Eternal Honor (no choir) 2:16
  • 27 Eternal Honor (alternative) 2:15
  • 28 Gravitation 1:55
  • 29 Bed of Nails 1:35
  • 30 Invincible 2:52
  • 31 Invincible (no choir) 2:50
  • 32 The Ancients 2:56
  • 33 The Ancients (no choir) 2:56
  • 34 Dark Harbor 3:15
  • 35 Dark Harbor (no choir) 3:15
  • 36 Jump! 4:37
  • 37 The Cross of Antiquan 2:29
  • 38 The Cross of Antiquan (no choir) 2:29
  • 39 Ten Feet Tall 2:00
  • 40 Ten Feet Tall (no choir) 2:00
  • 41 Ironwing 2:38
  • 42 Ironwing (no choir) 2:37
  • 43 Fight the Machine 2:04
  • 44 Ironheart 3:11
  • 45 Ironheart (no choir) 3:03
  • 46 Velocitron 2:32
  • 47 Velocitron (no choir) 2:32
  • 48 Titan Dune 2:11
  • 49 Titan Dune (no choir) 2:10
  • 50 Argovia 2:27
  • 51 Argovia (no choir) 2:27
  • 52 Argovia (alternate mix, no choir) 2:29
  • 53 Argovia (alternate mix) 2:28
  • 54 He Who Brings the Night 3:08
  • 55 He Who Brings the Night (no choir) 3:09
  • 56 He Who Brings the Night (alternate mix, no choir) 3:08
  • 57 He Who Brings the Night (alternate mix) 3:09
  • 58 Norwegian Pirate 3:01
  • 59 Norwegian Pirate (no choir) 2:59
  • 60 Decimator 1:54
  • 61 Decimator (no choir) 1:54
  • 62 Kronos 2:29
  • 63 Kronos (no choir) 2:29
  • 64 Kronos (alternate mix, no choir) 2:28
  • 65 Kronos (alternate mix) 2:28
  • 66 Magnan Imus 2:47
  • 67 Magnan Imus (no choir) 2:46
  • 68 Magnan Imus (alternate mix, no choir) 2:47
  • 69 Magnan Imus (alternate mix) 2:46
  • 70 Freefall 2:04
  • 71 Freefall (no choir) 2:04
  • 72 Clockmen 2:03
  • 73 Clockmen (no choir) 2:03
  • 74 Ghost Brigades 2:33
  • 75 Ghost Brigades (no choir) 2:33
  • 76 72 Virgins 1:50
  • 77 72 Virgins (no choir) 1:49

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