Sun
Thomas Bergersen · 2014
70 min · 16 tracks · epic music
A sweeping orchestral journey that intertwines emotive melodies with cinematic grandeur and ethereal soundscapes.
Top tracks — play these first
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Creation of Earth — This track exemplifies Bergersen's skill in creating expansive soundscapes, evoking the awe of creation through its dynamic orchestration and uplifting melodies.
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Starchild — With its delicate piano lines and soaring strings, this track captures the essence of wonder and exploration, resonating deeply with listeners seeking inspiration.
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Empire of Angels — The lush harmonies and powerful choral elements elevate this piece, making it a hallmark representation of Bergersen's ability to blend human emotion with grand orchestral arrangements.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong orchestration and emotional depth but lacks some cohesion in its lengthy tracklist.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent orchestral arrangement, with strings and brass dominating the soundscape across nearly all tracks.
- Each track typically builds from a soft introduction to a climactic peak, often employing crescendos that create a sense of grandeur.
- Several tracks incorporate choral elements, adding an ethereal quality that enhances the cinematic feel of the music.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- soaring orchestral crescendos throughout
- dynamic exploration of vast themes
- epic narratives for deep focus
- wave-like pacing for reflective moments
- immersive soundscapes for cinematic experience
Maybe skip if you
- seeking short, punchy tracks
- wanting instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Sun' was released in 2014, Thomas Bergersen had already established himself as a key figure in epic music, following his debut solo album 'Illusions' in 2013. This album marked his transition into a more mature sound, building on the cinematic themes he explored with his previous work and as part of the duo Two Steps from Hell.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Audiomachine· Two Steps from Hell· Hans Zimmer
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Before Time 2:18
- 2 Creation of Earth 5:47
- 3 Sun 4:10
- 4 Cry 4:08
- 5 Our Destiny 3:54
- 6 New Life 4:48
- 7 Final Frontier 4:50
- 8 Starchild 3:22
- 9 Cassandra 3:08
- 10 Colors of Love 6:31
- 11 Always Mine 3:24
- 12 Dragonland 5:13
- 13 Fearless 4:01
- 14 Empire of Angels 5:16
- 15 Two Hearts 4:18
- 16 In Paradisum 5:30
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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