''Miracles'' is the sixth public album by the group
Two Steps From Hell, released in June 2014. It consists of 21 tracks written entirely by composer
Thomas J. Bergersen
Thomas Jacob Bergersen (born 4 July 1980, Trondheim, Norway) is a Norwegian composer, multi-instrumentalist, and the co-founder of the production music company Two Steps From Hell. Bergersen's compositions have featured in many motion picture ...
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s, including ''Dreams & Imaginations'', ''Illumina'', ''Two Steps From Heaven'', and ''Volume One''. However the title track, "Compass", and "Stay" are brand new tracks. The previously unreleased tracks "Sun Gazer," "Eyes Closing," "My Freedom," "Perfect Love", and "Wind Queen" appear with various tweaks and embellishments.
Upon the request of fans, the album is a collection of the group's "ethereal", "emotional", "relaxing" and "dreamy" tracks, described as the "counterpart" to the more epic, upbeat tracks that have appeared on past releases.
Track listing
Tracks 4, 5, 9, 10, and 17 are reworked versions from their original releases.
Critical reception
The critique at IFMCA-associated reviews website, ''MundoBSO'', was positive, highlighting its "moments of careful lyrical beauty". It was rated seven out of ten stars.
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Use in media
Two Steps From Hell's music has been featured frequently in movie trailers.
*"Color the Sky" was used in the official teaser for the ''Virgin Oceanic Sub''.Teaser on the official TSFH Facebook account
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*"Fountain of Life" was used in ''The Men Who Built America'' in the episode "When One Ends, Another Begins."
*"Forever in My Dreams" is used as the entrance music for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling
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manager/wrestler Maria Kanellis.
*"Men of Honor" is used after Nagano Makoto (sometimes known as the World's Strongest Fisherman) is a commercial fisherman, captain, and musician. He is captain of his vessel , and was previously captain of the . He is regularly seen on the Japanese television show '' Sasuke'' (''Ninja Warri ...
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*"Science" is used in the official trailer of BBC's The Green Planet.
References
External links
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2014 albums
Two Steps from Hell albums