Two Steps from Heaven
Two Steps from Hell · 2012
44 min · 18 tracks · soundtrack
Epic orchestral compositions blend cinematic intensity with sweeping melodies, creating an immersive listening experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Strength of an Empire — This track encapsulates the album's grandiose feel with its stirring orchestration and triumphant themes, making it a standout piece representative of their style.
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Benedictus — With its haunting choir and sweeping strings, this composition highlights the emotional depth often found in Two Steps from Hell's works, elevating the listening experience.
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Forever More — The poignant melody and rich harmonies within this track showcase the group's ability to blend melancholy with hope, reflecting a central theme of the album.
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Men of Honor — This track combines powerful brass and percussion to create a sense of valor and determination, embodying the heroic spirit prevalent throughout the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album showcases strong orchestral writing and production, appealing to fans of cinematic music.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent orchestral arrangement, with strings and brass dominating the soundscape across nearly all tracks.
- Several tracks incorporate choral elements, adding a layer of grandeur and depth to the compositions.
- The first half of the album maintains a high energy level, while the latter half introduces more subdued and reflective pieces.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. 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 peaks of orchestral grandeur
- short, impactful emotional bursts
- epic soundscapes for adventure
- uplifting moments of cinematic escape
Maybe skip if you
- dislike orchestral arrangements
- prefer longer individual tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Upon the release of Two Steps from Heaven in 2012, Two Steps from Hell was already well-established as a prominent name in the trailer music genre, having gained recognition from their previous albums like Invincible (2010). This album further solidified their reputation for producing powerful and emotive scores that capture the spirit of adventure and heroism.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Audiomachine· Ludovico Einaudi· Hans Zimmer
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Reach for the Skies 1:36
- 2 Motherland 1:05
- 3 Strength of an Empire 3:51
- 4 Benedictus 3:54
- 5 Men of Honor 3:20
- 6 Welcome to Fantasia 1:03
- 7 Liberty Rising 1:46
- 8 Beyond the Horizon 1:23
- 9 Spirit of Moravia 1:52
- 10 Forever More 4:53
- 11 She's a Superhero 1:21
- 12 Heart 3:00
- 13 Into the Moonlight 2:59
- 14 Neptune's Secret 2:24
- 15 Hope 2:32
- 16 Men of Honor Part II 2:20
- 17 An Awfully Big Adventure 1:42
- 18 Gloria 3:38
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