Legend is a demonstration album by the music production group Two Steps from Hell, originally released exclusively to clients in the motion picture and advertising industry for the purpose of licensing in May 2008. It consists of three discs: two CDs and a bonus DVD.[2] The former contain a total of 37 principal tracks; 20 on disc one and 17 on disc two. The latter includes a large collection of alternative versions;[2] therefore, in total, Legend consists of 77 tracks.[3][4] They are predominantly composed by the group's founding members, Thomas J. Bergersen and Nick Phoenix, as well as some by Troels Folmann.[2][3] The album was recorded by Capellen Orchestra in Prague, Czech Republic and at Capitol Studios in Los Angeles, United States.[5][6] The cover artwork and the sleeve are designed by Steven R. Gilmore.[2]
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| Released | May 28, 2008[1] |
| Length | 1:26:48 (main tracks) 2:48:03 (incl. alternatives) |
Some of the group's most successful tracks[7][8] originate from this release, like "Heart of Courage", "Protectors of the Earth", and "Freedom Fighters"; a handful of such tracks were made available to the general public on subsequent commercial albums, starting with Invincible (2010).[9] In 2019, the album was finally released to the public, albeit modified to consist of only the tracks which had still not yet been made commercially available and under the title of Legend Anthology.[10]
Track listing
editBelow is the original track listing.[3]
The public re-issue of the album as Legend Anthology was released on 1 November 2019. Its listing is different to the original – it is of all the remaining tracks (bar five) which, until its release, were still unavailable for public purchase and arranged in alphabetical order; tracks which had already been released to the public on other commercial albums were excluded. Therefore, Legend Anthology features 59 tracks and has a total length of 2:07:03.[10]
CD 1 – "Epic drama"
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Later released on the public album: | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Freedom Fighters" | Thomas J. Bergersen | Invincible | 2:28 |
| 2. | "Asimov" | Nick Phoenix | Classics Volume One | 2:12 |
| 3. | "Hypnotica" | Thomas J. Bergersen | Invincible | 2:09 |
| 4. | "Destiny of Mankind" | Troels Folmann | Legend Anthology | 2:00 |
| 5. | "Call to Arms" | Thomas J. Bergersen | Legend Anthology | 0:56 |
| 6. | "Goddysey" | Nick Phoenix | — | 2:25 |
| 7. | "Protectors of the Earth" | Thomas J. Bergersen | Invincible | 2:50 |
| 8. | "A.S.A.P." | Troels Folmann | Legend Anthology | 2:27 |
| 9. | "Down with the Enterprise" | Nick Phoenix | — | 2:57 |
| 10. | "Smell of Victory" | Thomas J. Bergersen | Legend Anthology | 1:53 |
| 11. | "Never Forget" | Troels Folmann | Legend Anthology | 2:22 |
| 12. | "Forces of Destiny" | Nick Phoenix | Legend Anthology | 2:27 |
| 13. | "Rising Force" | Nick Phoenix | Legend Anthology | 1:53 |
| 14. | "Divine Intervention" | Thomas J. Bergersen | Legend Anthology | 2:09 |
| 15. | "Crusaders" | Thomas J. Bergersen | Legend Anthology | 1:57 |
| 16. | "Infinite Legends" | Nick Phoenix | Invincible | 2:03 |
| 17. | "Fields of Blood" | Thomas J. Bergersen | Legend Anthology | 2:41 |
| 18. | "White Witch" | Nick Phoenix | Classics Volume One | 2:43 |
| 19. | "Fateful Night" | Thomas J. Bergersen | Classics Volume Two | 2:23 |
| 20. | "Dreams of the Dead" | Nick Phoenix | Legend Anthology | 1:56 |
CD 2 – "Drama"
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Later released on the public album: | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Fill My Heart" | Nick Phoenix | Invincible | 2:24 |
| 2. | "Undying Love" | Thomas J. Bergersen | Invincible | 2:30 |
| 3. | "Moonlight Armies" | Nick Phoenix | Legend Anthology | 2:51 |
| 4. | "Heart of Courage" | Thomas J. Bergersen | Invincible | 1:57 |
| 5. | "Calamity" | Thomas J. Bergersen | Halloween | 1:40 |
| 6. | "Calamity (Remix)" | Thomas J. Bergersen | Legend Anthology | 1:49 |
| 7. | "Day Becomes Night" | Nick Phoenix | Legend Anthology | 2:20 |
| 8. | "Perchance to Dream" | Thomas J. Bergersen | Legend Anthology | 1:59 |
| 9. | "Equus" | Nick Phoenix | Legend Anthology | 2:37 |
| 10. | "The Crossing" | Nick Phoenix | Legend Anthology | 2:07 |
| 11. | "Adventure of a Lifetime" | Thomas J. Bergersen | Classics Volume Two | 1:09 |
| 12. | "Fallout" | Thomas J. Bergersen | Legend Anthology | 2:30 |
| 13. | "Red Carpets" | Thomas J. Bergersen | Legend Anthology | 0:59 |
| 14. | "Perilous Journey" | Thomas J. Bergersen | Legend Anthology | 2:10 |
| 15. | "Voyager" | Thomas J. Bergersen | Legend Anthology | 1:13 |
| 16. | "Shadows of Beauty" | Nick Phoenix | Legend Anthology | 2:30 |
| 17. | "Legions of Faith" | Nick Phoenix | Legend Anthology | 2:41 |
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Critical reception
editIFMCA-associated reviews website, MundoBSO,[11] rated it six out of ten stars.[12]
The editorial team at the Remote Control Productions and Hans Zimmer-affiliated fansite, hans-zimmer.com,[13] rated it four out of five stars.[4]
Charts
editAs a demo, the album was not available for public purchase and therefore unable to enter any charts.
However, the re-release of the album as Legend Anthology in 2019 was a public offering and did chart as follows:
| Chart (2019) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Classical Albums (Billboard)[14] | 19 |
Use in media
editThis section needs additional citations for verification. (April 2022) |
Two Steps From Hell's music has been featured frequently in movie trailers and promotional campaigns.
- Freedom Fighters and Down with the Enterprise were used in trailers for the 2009 Star Trek movie.[7]
- Heart of Courage was used in the trailer for The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader[15] as well as in TV spots for the DVD of Avatar,[citation needed] the TV shows Camelot,[16] Frozen Planet,[17] The Pacific,[citation needed] and Revolution,[18] the Greek reality show Survivor, and the video game Mass Effect 2.[19] It is also the intro theme for Nathan for You and all games of UEFA Euro 2012.[citation needed] It was used in TV commercials for the Ferrari FF,[20] Tod's.[21] and reed.co.uk[22] It was used for US World Champion gymnast Alicia Sacramone's 2011 floor routine.[23] This song was also used in an episode of The Innovators: The Men Who Built America as well as in the series The World Wars the "Nooice" sketch by Key & Peele, and in the 2021 Major League Baseball All-Star Game during MasterCard’s Stand Up to Cancer tribute.
- ASAP was used in the trailer for series 1 of Sherlock and numerous films including Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, No Country for Old Men, WALL-E, Horton Hears a Who!, The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, The Happening, Hellboy II: The Golden Army, The Incredible Hulk, Speed Racer, Jumper, and Valkyrie.
- Fill My Heart was used in the international trailer for The Young Victoria,[24] a commercial for The Help,[citation needed] and a TV spot for the 3D re-release of Beauty and the Beast.[25]
- Protectors of the Earth was used in the trailer for Inkheart and a featurette titled "Gringott's and Goblins" for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2, as well as an ad for the second half of the 6th series of Doctor Who and ads for Thundercats. It was also used in the 6th episode of the third season of Blue Mountain State and is the title music for Vietnam in HD. Additionally, it was also used in the official launch trailer of Mass Effect 3 and for the presentation of the new stadium of A.E.K. Athens F.C.
- Infinite Legends was used in the theatrical trailer for Breaking Dawn – Part 1 and for a trailer for the Merlin TV series.
- Calamity was used in the Killzone 3 Justice Trailer.[26]
- Calamity (Remix) was used in a teaser for The Twilight Saga: Eclipse.[27]
- Undying Love was used in the "Nooice" sketch by Key & Peele.
- Destiny of Mankind was used in the Batman: Arkham Asylum Villain trailer.[28]
- Forces of Destiny was used in an episode of The Innovators: The Men Who Built America.
- Call To Arms was used in "Magical Negro Fight" sketch by Key & Peele and in the Vegas Golden Knights 2017–18 pregame introductions in the Stanley Cup playoffs.
References
edit- ^ "Legend". Two Steps from Hell. Archived from the original on 8 April 2022. Retrieved 2014-10-28.
- ^ a b c d Legend (Cover notes). Two Steps from Hell. 2008. Retrieved 8 April 2022.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b c "Legend". TrailerMusic.info. Retrieved 7 April 2022.
- ^ a b Note that some of the tracks are missing from this link. "Legend". Hans-Zimmer.com. Archived from the original on 2011-12-09. Retrieved 9 August 2012.
- ^ "Two Steps From Hell music news". Two Steps From Hell. 23 May 2010. Archived from the original on 24 May 2010. Retrieved 8 April 2022.
- ^ "Introducing Capellen Orchestra and Choir". Trailer Music News. 15 November 2008. Retrieved 8 April 2022.
- ^ a b Rome, Emily (15 June 2013). "Movie trailer music composers Two Steps From Hell perform live". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 8 April 2022.
- ^ "TWO STEPS FROM HELL". agenda.brussels. Retrieved 8 April 2022.
- ^ "Legend". twostepsfromhell.com. Archived from the original on 13 February 2016. Retrieved 13 February 2016.
- ^ a b "Legend Anthology Soundtrack". filmmusicsite.com. Retrieved 7 April 2022.
- ^ "Members". IFMCA: International Film Music Critics Association. Retrieved 3 April 2022.
- ^ "Legend". MundoBSO. Retrieved 3 April 2022.
- ^ Sneathen, Skyler (5 February 2018). "Wonder Woman composer Rupert Gregson-Williams to score Aquaman?". FanSided. Retrieved 5 April 2022.
- ^ "Classical Albums - Week of November 16, 2019". Billboard. 16 November 2019. Retrieved 5 April 2022.
- ^ "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader Official Trailer". YouTube. 2010-06-16. Retrieved 2012-08-03.
- ^ "Camelot: Trailer 2". YouTube. 2011-03-03. Archived from the original on 2012-11-18. Retrieved 2012-08-03.
- ^ "Frozen Planet Trailer". YouTube. 2012-04-10. Retrieved 2012-08-03.
- ^ "Revolution: Trailer". YouTube. 2012-05-13. Retrieved 2012-08-03.
- ^ "Mass Effect 2 Launch Trailer". YouTube. Retrieved 2012-08-03.
- ^ "Official FF video / Video ufficiale FF". YouTube. 2011-02-24. Retrieved 2012-08-03.
- ^ "Tod's: An Italian Dream". YouTube. Retrieved 2012-08-03.
- ^ reed.co.uk (2016-06-08), Battle Cry - Rachel | Official reed.co.uk TV ad 2016, retrieved 2017-08-05
- ^ "Alicia Sacramone - Floor Exercise - 2011 Visa Championships - Women - Day 2". YouTube. 2011-12-13. Retrieved 2013-01-07.
- ^ "Young Victoria International Trailer". YouTube. Retrieved 2012-08-03.
- ^ "Beauty and the Beast 3D TV Spot". YouTube. Retrieved 2012-08-03.
- ^ "Killzone 3: Justice Trailer". Facebook. Retrieved 2012-09-03.
- ^ "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse Teaser". Facebook. Retrieved 2012-09-03.
- ^ "Batman: Arkham Asylum - Vilain Trailer". Facebook. Retrieved 2012-09-03.