Final version of “Promise” and news about “Illusions”
Dear friends!
I have news 
My solo album has been retitled and will be called “Illusions”. I hope to finish it in 3-4 months from now. Thanks for your patience! Meanwhile I have recorded Merethe Soltvedt on “Promise”, as well as finished the composition and production. There might be another teaser piece soon. Thanks for your stoic patience!!!
Here’s a link to the music:
Best,
Thomas
September 18, 2010 at 12:09 am
Thank you!
Changing the name of the album was the best thing to do, for many reasons, I’m really glad to see it happen. And I love the new name too!
Can’t believe we’re finally getting to a release!
And the final version of Promise makes the last few months even more painful…
Just a question though : will Illusions be released as a TSFH album, or under your own name?
September 18, 2010 at 1:01 am
It’s good to have some fresh news thanks!
Didn’t know the track could have been any better but it is!
Also I second Mondisto’s question and add another one : how many tracks ?
Love the new name!
September 18, 2010 at 1:16 am
Love this version too. Beautifully written and recorded. Looking forward to it
September 18, 2010 at 1:29 am
I really wanted to love the previous version but something kept holding me back. This version won me over at 2:00. It waited until 3:20 to blow me away. I love it.
And I’m betting our patience will be a lot less stoic now that a clear timeline is out.
September 18, 2010 at 2:53 am
Beautiful.
Merethe Soltvedt really sets it off, it’s almost a completely new song from the original. I’m going to be listening to this on a loop for a good while I think.
Is your solo album going to be released publicly, and is there any chance we can get a preview of what we can expect from the album?
September 18, 2010 at 4:01 am
Someone correct me if I’m wrong, but I think I’ve got this figured out.
Thomas is just renaming Nemesis II. Nemesis II was going to be a public release, so that doesn’t change with this album. So yes, Illusions will be public album.
Last I heard, Starvation, Merchant Prince, Ocean Princess and this track, Promise, will all be on Illusions. You can hear full previews of those tracks at TSFH’s Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/twostepsfromhell
September 18, 2010 at 3:25 am
Is this album going to B for the public?.
Good Job!!. Love it!!
September 18, 2010 at 8:25 am
Thanks guys. Great questions! “Illusions” is not part of Two Steps From Hell, and will be released under my name. It will be sold on iTunes, Cdbaby and Amazon.com. It will have between 15 and 20 tracks, depending on how much I decide to scrap before the release
The ones that I end up scrapping will however make it on to the upcoming Two Steps From Hell album called “Eclipse” so don’t worry about missing out on anything! You are correct in that “Starvation”, “Ocean Princess”, “Merchant Prince” and “Promise” are some of the tracks on the album.
Best,
Thomas
September 18, 2010 at 10:04 am
Thanks for this information Thomas. Hope to find it as a physical CD too on Cdbaby! Good luck with finishing the album
September 19, 2010 at 12:30 pm
Me too. Physical release would be VERY nice! Keep up the excellent job you’re doing, Tom.
September 19, 2010 at 2:33 pm
Wow Promise is fantabulous!!!!! And Wooh, it will be with Ocean Princess and Merchant Prince which are two of my favorites, awesome!!!! Did I say Promise is sooooo nice to the ears? I keep listening to it.
October 3, 2010 at 5:09 pm
‘“Starvation”, “Ocean Princess”, “Merchant Prince” and “Promise” are some of the tracks on the album.’
I think I’m going to cry from the excitement. Can’t wait! This is going to be definitely my favourite album of all time. And I agree with what Hans/Clayman says, a physical release would be great.
Thank you for bringing us this amazing music, keep up the brilliant work.
September 18, 2010 at 8:58 am
Amazing!! The vocals are so beautiful!
Guys! About one year left, and we can listen to Nemesis 2… Illusions I mean
I’m joking
Thomas, thanks a lot for the news, it’s great to know that you don’t forgot us.
Maybe a PHYSICAL cd under the Christmas tree guys!!!
September 18, 2010 at 9:28 am
Damn! the track is sooo good!! The final version is in a way, more mature than the first one we heard! Great job Thomas! Both you and Tina are extremely talented, you know that!
As for Illusions.. I really wanted “Nemesis II” to be the title but hey! as long as it has the same all-powerful tracks we’ve been used to, then the name shouldn’t bother me at all!
3-4 months… Initiating countdown
September 19, 2010 at 12:38 pm
Tom (and Nick), I’ve got to ask you — what animal should I sacrifice in order to ensure with the Gods that you’ll keep releasing such beautiful music in the future?
I’ve been a fan of film (and game) music for about ten years now but there is something special about your stuff that I’m seriously addicted to and that makes me want to listen to it whenever I can. Merchant Prince, Ocean Princess and Promise became one of my favorites the moment I first heard them so I really can’t wait to get my hands on the whole “Illusions” album. 
You guys ROCK! Thank you!
September 19, 2010 at 1:01 pm
Hi Thomas!
On which album will be the track “Salvation” ?
Thank you.
September 19, 2010 at 7:35 pm
Hello Kacska, “Salvation” will be featured on the upcoming Two Steps From Hell release “Eclipse”. “Starvation” on the other hand will be on my solo album, “Illusions”. Best, Thomas
September 20, 2010 at 7:58 am
Thank you very much.
You are the best composer.
September 19, 2010 at 5:31 pm
Wow I’m speechless
I thought that previous version was fantastic, but this is… unbelievably great.
September 19, 2010 at 8:34 pm
I think I’m flying
September 21, 2010 at 9:31 pm
Who mixed this piece???
September 21, 2010 at 11:23 pm
Ive been waiting for this album since it was announced back in late 2008 I think. Since you’ve been working on it for over 3 years I know its going to be brilliant the ocean princess sample was proof of that but promise takes it to a hole new level =)
September 22, 2010 at 12:11 pm
Hi Thomas!
This is my “Invincible”! (80min)
01 Clair Voyant 15 Atlantis
02 Dark Ages 16 Norwegian Pirate
03 Army Of Justice 17 Heart Of Courage
04 Black Blade 18 Velocitron
05 Freedom Fighters 19 Undying Faith
06 Invincible 20 Master Of Shadows
07 False King 21 Protectors Of Earth
08 Promise 22 Enigmatic Soul
09 Tristan 23 Freefall
10 Love and Loss 24 Sons Of War
11 Ocean Princess 25 The Ancients
12 Titan Dune 26 Merchant Prince
13 Dark Harbor 27 To Glory
14 Starvation 28 Clock Tower Parade
September 22, 2010 at 7:47 pm
I love this song with all my burning passion and I can’t stop listening to ‘Promise’. You did such a fantastic job and I hope you’ll never stop composing music filling my heart with joy and emotions. Thank you for all the awesome music and the beautiful time I had during listening to it <3
September 22, 2010 at 9:52 pm
As always it is a pleasure listening to your compositions and this is a great addition!
Keep up this wonderful work.
All the best from Austria
Regards,
Patrick
September 22, 2010 at 10:40 pm
Thanks for all your wonderful feedback guys & girls!
It is extremely inspiring to me!
Kacska, I like your list
Dirk, I mix and master all my tracks myself.
Best,
Thomas
September 30, 2010 at 6:04 am
Thomas, truly can’t wait for your upcoming solo album. I really hope you include some amazing softer/ethereal pieces in the new album. My all time favorite is Clair Voyant it is amazingly beautiful…I love your heavy sounding styled tracks but a cd full of tracks like clair voyant would be amazing. Can’t wait to get the cd and please remember us claire voyant type fans…hoping to hear a few new tracks like this on the new cd.
Thank you for your amazing music.
Kevin
October 7, 2010 at 9:37 pm
Not much to say except I love this music, and I can’t wait to buy your next album.
October 13, 2010 at 7:44 pm
God, I truly hope that on “Illusions” will be more tracks like Promise, Ocean Princess and Merchant Prince. I simply can’t start my day without listening to these tracks. They’re so powerful and thrilling that I feel like having power to do everything. I can’t even think what music I would be listen to if I hadn’t get to know Two Steps From Hell, because any other type of music in comparison is just boring and emotionless.
Thank you for creating music.
Wish You very best.
October 14, 2010 at 7:19 am
Thank you Kamil, that warms my heart to hear! I am happy to let you know that the focus of “Illusions” is exactly like those kinds of tracks
Thanks for writing, and I hope you enjoy it when it comes out.
Best,
Thomas
October 14, 2010 at 10:07 am
Hello Thomas, i must agree with Kamil B. Your music si so powerfull and inspirating.
I hope that very very soon we can expected another preview from Illusions to be much more impatient till these days
Best,
Hudy
October 16, 2010 at 8:27 am
After listening to these tracks, I have to ask myself once again: if this is music, what have I been listening to before?
Is that cruel of me to say? Probably. But is it true? … Well… :3
At any rate, keep up the superb work!
-Wanda
October 18, 2010 at 4:32 am
Thomas, you are amazing! Truly one of this age’s great composers. Move over Beethoven and Tchaikovsky!! Just love the new sounds. Just wondering who composed Magica? You or Nick? Up until now it’s been my favorite. Keep up the wonderful work, you are greatly appreciated.
October 18, 2010 at 4:44 am
Haha! Thank you Lynne, that’s very sweet of you. “Magika” was featured on one of our first albums, “Dynasty” and was written by yours truly
I hope you’ll like “Illusions” when it comes out!
October 21, 2010 at 12:50 am
Please, make a christmas song!!. I know we all love christmas and also we love your music. It will be good if you guys make one.
What do you think?.
¡¡Gracias!!
October 21, 2010 at 2:52 am
Actually I’ve written a Christmas piece called “It’s The Season For Love” on Dreams & Imaginations, maybe you can find it out there somewhere
October 21, 2010 at 11:32 pm
I’m not going to lie Thomas……Promise is one of the most beautiful songs I’ve ever heard, if not THE most beautiful one (Your competition? Ocean Princess- go figure). I’ve been waiting for Nemesis 2/Illusions for a year and a half now, but its obvious you are truly putting in your best effort. If Promise and Ocean Princess are any indication, I’m reasonably sure its going to become my favorite CD of all time. I can’t wait for the release, as well as Eclipse and future TSFH.
Out of curiosity, I’ve noticed that Alexsandar Dimitrijevich’s album “Sinners” from teddy bear music now carries the TSFH logo. Has Alexsandar joined the hallowed halls of TSFH?
October 27, 2010 at 9:04 pm
I’m curious about the “Sinners” album too. Ryan beat me to the question.
October 28, 2010 at 2:26 am
Many thanks Ryan!
The “Sinners” thing seems to have confused some people out there
It’s not very complicated, though. Alex is a dear friend of mine and I wanted to help him gain some more recognition for his work so we repackaged his Sinners album for distribution through Extreme Music.
Best,
Thomas
October 28, 2010 at 2:43 am
Well, that was incredibly simple.
Now hopefully all of the confused people will go look up Aleksandar. 
October 28, 2010 at 7:50 pm
Alexander also composes with immediate music and as composed some of my favorite songs “end of days” “with an iron fist” “clash of the titans” “dark side of power” and more
October 31, 2010 at 5:31 pm
Hey Thomas, I’m from Brazil and have to say that you have a big fan club here! It’s nice to see that your new album is finally coming out. I’d like to listen to more “complete” tracks like Armada and Spirit of Champions from Dynasty. I feel that most trailer music are too short and do not have a well developed beginning, middle and end such as those. Otherwise, your music is great! I will certainly buy all your public albums. Best regards.
October 31, 2010 at 6:18 pm
Joining the news about a physical CD of Invincible when the FB page reaches 20.000 fans, can we hope for a physical CD for Illusions too ?
November 3, 2010 at 7:38 pm
Yes! Definitely, so spread the word
Thanks guys! I will need some help from my fans to promote my own solo album/Thomas Bergersen 
Maybe on Facebook etc. Most people know the pre-release tracks such as Ocean Princess, Starvation, Merchant Prince etc. as “Two Steps From Hell”, which is fine, but it really isn’t part of Two Steps From Hell at all, nor is it trailer music 
All the best,
Thomas
November 4, 2010 at 2:29 am
Hey Thomas Ill do what I can from the southern hemisphere to help spread the word
cant wait for illusions.
November 5, 2010 at 6:35 am
Well I will definately buy more copies of Invincible but also from Illusions. Guess that’s a form of promotion too.
Thanks Thomas, I really like your interaction with the fans
November 4, 2010 at 3:54 pm
Hi Thomas!
Maybe it helps for you.
If you dont like it, naturally i will delete.
Nice day.
November 5, 2010 at 8:09 pm
Thanks Kacska! Everything helps of course
I _hate_ that picture! haha 
Maybe also a better idea to have each piece of music in full, after each other, instead of segments from this and that. Thanks to all my fans for helping out! 
*love*
November 6, 2010 at 1:48 am
Hey Thomas, off topic but will there be a video interview with you/two steps at some point? Would be lovely!
November 7, 2010 at 12:20 am
Will eclipse and two steps from heaven release separately or at the same time? just curious.
November 11, 2010 at 2:14 pm
I made a new banner to promote Illusions.
Feel free to use it to promote the album!
http://img837.imageshack.us/img837/5228/banillusions72.jpg
November 17, 2010 at 6:05 am
Congratulations to “United We Stand, Divided We Fall”!!!
I have no doubt. You are Mozart of the modern ages.
November 17, 2010 at 11:59 am
I have no doubt either.
And Eclipse is really shaping up to be the best TSFH album yet!
November 17, 2010 at 10:35 pm
united we stand divided we fall is breathtaking…
Eclipse must be THE best of them all… I’m starting to wonder, who can really compare to Thom’s musical evolution
December 11, 2010 at 10:52 am
I’ve been recording Jazz music and touring throughout Europe for many moons. I got hip to your abilities as I got into this digital domain of composing for Large ensemble etc etc. I have to say your sense of development… Harmony and melody is above and beyond most of what I have heard. I hope you will compose for feature films and keep on writing serious music as well. Your command of the sampled world is inimitable.
Congratulations
Gust William Tsilis
February 5, 2011 at 6:38 pm
Hello from Italy!
Thomas, I TRULY love your works. I really hope to find a physical CD of “Illusions” in my country… I think that just downloading tracks off itunes or any other digital retailer doesn’t make justice to your music.
Keep up the excellent work!
February 10, 2011 at 1:29 am
Thank-you Thomas for your awe-inspiring music.
It has and will continue to be a motivation and inspiration to me. You truly are one of, if not the greatest composer of all time.
Eagerly awaiting the release of your next album,
Ashton
March 7, 2011 at 2:31 am
truly can’t wait for your upcoming album.you are the best composer Thomas
April 10, 2011 at 6:33 pm
Firstly, thanks for your music Thomas, TSFH is going up and up in my daily listening charts
I can’t wait for your new album. But, if you are releasing a solo album, what about Nick? Will he release a solo album as well? Too bad he doesn’t have a blog like you, you should push him to do it 
I’m also trying to get my classic guitar to play Could’ve Been – if you can help me (by giving me the chords used 
) it would be super awesome 
June 26, 2011 at 12:28 pm
Thank you Thomas Bergersen for your “lllusions”
If God would strike someone with all his love and anger at the same time, it would be with your track Illusions because your music is freaking SOUL CRACKING !!!
I love what you do and you have a gift from heaven.
You make my soul explode> THANK YOU SO MUCH for your music and talents..
I wish you will never stop and that you live forever.
Regards,
KCB452