Volume One

Volume One is an album by Two Steps from Hell, released in 2006. Epic orchestral arrangements blend with dynamic cinematic themes, evoking a sense of grand adventure. 'Volume One' significantly impacted the production of trailer music and soundtracks, leading to a surge of interest in orchestral compositions for media. The album's success paved the way for subsequent releases that would heavily influence the soundscape of modern trailers and video game music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

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Disc 1

• 1 Super Strength Standout 2:01
• 2 Super Strength 2 2:01
• 3 Super Strength (orchestral) 2:01
• 4 Two Steps From Hell 1:35
• 5 Two Steps From Hell (orchestral) 1:33
• 6 From the Abyss 2:21
• 7 From the Abyss (orchestral) 2:21
• 8 Bigger Than Kong 1:56
• 9 The Legend of Aramis 2:24
• 10 The Summoning 1:51
• 11 The Summoning (orchestral) 1:50
• 12 Battle of Dark vs. Light Standout 3:54
• 13 Born of Ash 2:36
• 14 Born of Ash (orchestral) 2:36
• 15 Interceptors Duel 1:47
• 16 North Country 1:40
• 17 North Country (orchestral) 1:40
• 18 Rise of Evil Standout 1:56
• 19 Rise of Evil (orchestral) 1:57
• 20 Bloodlust 1:46
• 21 Bloodlust (orchestral) 1:45
• 22 Spirit of Death 1:17
• 23 Spirit of Death (orchestral) 1:19
• 24 The Descending Storm 2:07
• 25 The Descending Storm (orchestral) 2:09
• 26 Necromantics 1:39
• 27 Souls Feast 0:29
• 28 Over the Pass 1:52
• 29 Over the Pass (orchestral) 1:53
• 30 City of Malice 1:14
• 31 Birth of Power 1:12
• 32 Birth of Power (orchestral) 1:09
• 33 Dominius 1:02
• 34 Dominius (orchestral) 1:02
• 35 Dawn of War 2:19

Disc 2

• 1 Black Winged Messenger 2:07
• 2 Lord of Chaos 1:42
• 3 Unfolding Armies 1:42
• 4 Unfolding Armies (orchestral) 1:42
• 5 Extinction Level Event 1:25
• 6 Extinction Level Event (orchestral) 1:24
• 7 Peacekeepers 1:00
• 8 Peacekeepers (orchestral) 1:00
• 9 Temple of Damnation 2:06
• 10 Temple of Damnation (orchestral) 2:08
• 11 Cursed! 0:46
• 12 Front Line 1:30
• 13 Front Line (orchestral) 1:29
• 14 Catch 666 2:29
• 15 Horrors and Enchantments 3:11
• 16 Evil Supremacy 0:59
• 17 Exodus 1:36
• 18 Exodus (orchestral) 1:36
• 19 Crimson Death 3:57
• 20 Fistfulla Drums 1:04
• 21 Fatespinner Drums 1:12
• 22 Tsunamis Risismus 0:52
• 23 Two Steps From Heaven 1:35
• 24 Fireflies 1:02
• 25 Across Continents 1:49
• 26 Return to Base 2:32
• 27 Captain Universe 1:53
• 28 Protector of the Skies 1:54
• 29 Battle at Sea 1:59
• 30 Chronicles of a Hero 3:29
• 31 Adventures of Enchantment 4:28

Disc 3

• 1 Breath of Cold Air 4:28
• 2 Life of a Legend 1:40
• 3 Secrets in Blood 2:11
• 4 Secrets in Blood (orchestral) 2:13
• 5 Prophecies 1:10
• 6 Prophecies (orchestral) 1:11
• 7 Season of Fate 1:42
• 8 Undying Faith 3:44
• 9 Straw Man 1:07
• 10 Guns and Oil 4:20
• 11 Trafficking 2:32
• 12 Trafficking (orchestral) 2:33
• 13 Eternal Conflict 1:15
• 14 Eternal Conflict 2 1:18
• 15 Eternal Conflict (orchestral) 1:15
• 16 Vast Conspiracy 1:39
• 17 Wind Queen 2:22
• 18 Child's Play 1:46
• 19 Department of Deception 1:30
• 20 Path Less Travelled 1:47
• 21 Path Less Travelled (orchestral) 1:47
• 22 The Truth Unravels 2:00
• 23 Serbian Suns 1:57
• 24 Famous Year 2:06
• 25 Lost in Asia 1:31
• 26 Heavenly Lights 1:49
• 27 Aftershock 1:39
• 28 Aftershock (orchestral) 1:40
• 29 Playing With Fire 1:25
• 30 Black Flowers 2:00
• 31 Black Flowers (orchestral) 2:01
• 32 Dire Crisis 2:07
• 33 Eternal Love 2:17

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