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.Miracles on itunes.com This album predominantly features material selected from earlier demonstration albums, 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. The cover and sleeve are designed by Steven R. Gilmore.
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 Chart (2014)Peakposition Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)157 Belgian Classical Albums (Ultratop Flanders)7 Belgian Classical Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)1 UK Soundtrack Albums (OCC)14 US Classical Albums (Billboard)3 US Classical Crossover Albums (Billboard)2 US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)9
Year-end charts Chart (2014) Position US Classical Albums (Billboard) 41
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 "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 manager/wrestler Maria Kanellis. "Men of Honor" is used after Nagano Makoto's last run in Sasuke 32. "Science" is used in the official trailer of BBC's The Green Planet.
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