Classics Volume One

Classics Volume One, also stylised as Classics, Vol. 1, is the fifth public album by the group Two Steps From Hell, released in June 2013. It consists of 23 tracks written by composers Thomas J. Bergersen and Nick Phoenix.[1] This album is the first public album available in lossless audio, with others to follow.[2] All songs except "Return from Darkness" and "Path to Earth" are from their previous promotional releases. The album also features an extended version of "Eternal Sorrow" from the Nemesis album, as well as tweaked versions of "Magnan Imus", "White Witch", and "The World Is Mind".

For other albums with similar names, see Classics: Vol 1.
Classics Volume One
Studio album by
Two Steps From Hell
ReleasedJune 11, 2013 (2013-06-11)
Recorded2006-2011, 2013 for tracks 6, 12, and 24
Length1:00:49
ProducerThomas Bergersen, Nick Phoenix
Two Steps From Hell chronology
SkyWorld
(2012)		 Classics Volume One
(2013)		 Miracles
(2014)

There are two slightly different versions of the album. The seventh track from the version on amazon.com is "Clash of Empires" from the Nemesis album,[1] whereas the versions on iTunes and CDBaby.com contain the track "Strength of an Empire" from the Two Steps From Heaven album.[3][4]

This album was later re-released via ExtremeMusic.com, containing a new bonus track entitled "The Dark Unveils".[5]

Track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Nemesis" (from Nemesis)Thomas J. Bergersen1:21
2."Armada" (from Dynasty)Thomas J. Bergersen3:03
3."Magnan Imus" (from Power of Darkness)Nick Phoenix2:47
4."Jump!" (from Power of Darkness)Thomas J. Bergersen4:36
5."Sons of War" (from Nemesis)Thomas J. Bergersen1:57
6."Return from Darkness"Nick Phoenix3:34
7."Strength of an Empire" (from Two Steps From Heaven)Thomas J. Bergersen3:52
8."Eternal Sorrow" (from Nemesis)Thomas J. Bergersen2:19
9."The Ancients" (from Power of Darkness)Nick Phoenix2:56
10."Birth of a Hero" (from Nero)Thomas J. Bergersen2:13
11."Sky Titans" (from Nemesis)Thomas J. Bergersen2:07
12."Path to Earth"Nick Phoenix2:21
13."Earth Rising" (from Power of Darkness)Thomas J. Bergersen3:21
14."Ironheart" (from Power of Darkness)Thomas J. Bergersen3:00
15."Fortress of Seduction" (from Dreams & Imaginations)Nick Phoenix2:21
16."Clairvoyant" (from Dreams & Imaginations)Thomas J. Bergersen2:06
17."White Witch" (from Legend)Nick Phoenix2:41
18."Spirit of Moravia" (from Two Steps From Heaven)Thomas J. Bergersen1:50
19."The Cross of Antiquan" (from Power of Darkness)Nick Phoenix2:30
20."Asimov" (from Legend)Nick Phoenix2:12
21."Stormwatch" (from SkyWorld)Nick Phoenix2:19
22."The World Is Mind" (from SkyWorld)Nick Phoenix2:39
23."Little Ben" (from The Devil Wears Nada)Nick Phoenix3:45

Bonus tracks

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
7."Clash of Empires" (Amazon edition only, from Nemesis)Thomas Bergersen3:12
24."The Dark Unveils" (Re-release bonus track)Nick Phoenix3:28
  • Tracks 3, 8, 17, and 22 are new versions

Use in media

Two Steps From Hell's music has been used frequently in movie trailers.

Charts
Chart (2013) Peak
position
US Billboard Classical Albums[7] 10
US Billboard Top Heatseekers[8] 23

References
  1. Classics Vol.1 on amazon.com
  2. "Facebook post on TSFH's wall". Facebook. Retrieved 2013-05-14.
  3. Classics Vol.1 on iTunes
  4. Classics Vol.1 on CDBaby.com
  5. "Classics Volume One on ExtremeMusic". ExtremeMusic.
  6. "Calgary Flames 2011-12 opening video".
  7. "Billboard Classical Albums, June 29, 2013". Billboard. Retrieved 16 June 2015.
  8. "Billboard Chart history for Two Steps From Hell". Billboard. Retrieved 5 June 2013.
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