Thomas Bergersen discography explained

This is the discography of Thomas J. Bergersen, a composer whose music has been used in trailers of Hollywood blockbusters such as Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2, Star Trek, Star Trek Into Darkness, Interstellar and many others.

Discography

Myth

!Tracks!Year!Notes

Intro Phantom Last One Standing Amethyst Prince Twin Lights Away With Your Fairies Hercules Inventing the Portal Pwnd Shiver Me Timpanis Dragonborn Myth Arcade Master

2022

Publicly released album(Two Steps From Hell)

Humanity

Humanity
Year:	2020–
Type:	studio
Longtype:	series
Artist:	Thomas Bergersen
Released:	1 July 2020 – present
Length:	4:36:17 (after 4 of 7 albums)
Label:	Nemesis Productions
Prev Title:	Sun
Prev Year:	2014

Humanity is a ongoing series of seven albums created by Norwegian composer Thomas J. Bergersen, of Two Steps from Hell fame; his third through ninth solo studio albums, described as an "evolution" of the preceding Illusions (2011) and Sun (2014).

The seven "chapters" each relate musically to a different theme regarding the "ranges of human emotion and history". Bergersen began work on the series in 2014. After six years of development, the first chapter was released in July 2020. The subsequent albums have been released in intervals of several months. Five of the seven chapters have been released as of May 2023.

The series artwork was designed by Sam Hayles.

Chapter I

The first album, Chapter I, was released on 1 July 2020.^[4] Its theme is freedom.^[5]

Track listing^[6]

Chapter II

The second album, Chapter II, was released on 11 November 2020.^[7] Its theme is purpose.^[8]

Track listing^[9]

Chapter III

The third album, Chapter III, was released on 6 May 2021.^[10] Its theme is love.^[11]

Track listing^[12]

Chapter IV

The fourth album, Chapter IV, was released on 2 September 2021. Its theme is Planet Earth.^{[13] [14]}

Track listing^[15]

Songs for Ukraine EP

Between the release of chapters IV and V, Bergersen released an additional three songs in March 2022. Composed in reaction to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, the EP, entitled Songs for Ukraine, was released as part of the Humanity series but not as part of the main body of work, rather as an addendum. All proceeds from the sales were donated to UNICEF.^[16]

Track listing^[17]

Chapter V

The fifth album, Chapter V, was released on 24 April 2023. Its theme is life.^[18]

Track listing^[19]

Chapter VI

Future release. Details TBA.

Chapter VII

Future release. Details TBA.

Critical reception

IFMCA-associated reviews website, MundoBSO,^[20] rated chapters I and II seven out of ten stars each.^{[21] [22]}

Charts

-- default listing is by Region/Country name per WP:CHARTS & References should be as specific as possible.-->
Chapter	US CLX	UK Down.
I	3^[23]	—
II	4^[24]	—
III	—	—
IV	4^[25]	83^[26]
V	3^[27]	37
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

Standalone tracks

Songs that did not initially appear on any album release and are available as either commercial singles or as free downloads.

• Remember September (2007) — A trance-genre single released with Norwegian EDM artist Boom Jinx.^[28] Later reworked for the Two Steps from Hell track Forgotten September.
• Where Are You (2011) — Pop-trance with a unique style. Lyrics performed by Thomas Bergersen.^[29]
• Hymn to Life (2012) — A track released on the occasion of Thomas's birthday. Later performed in a Czech concert as "Hymnus Vitae Dedicatus."^{[30] [31]}
• The Hero in Your Heart (2013) — A single made to raise money to help the victims of the Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. Lyrics written and performed by Merethe Soltvedt.^[32]
• That's A Wrap (2014) — A dark, adventurous orchestral ten-minute song created entirely with Thomas's proprietary sample library.^[33]
• Autumn Love (2014) — An emotional, piano-driven track in a similar style to Dreams and Imaginations.^[34]
• Into Darkness (2014) — A nine-minute mix of neo-orchestral and EDM club style. Lyrics performed by Thomas Bergersen.^[35]
• Children of the Sun (2015) — Original vocal version of "None Shall Live" from the Battlecry album. Lyrics performed by Merethe Soltvedt.
• You Are Light (2018) — A new ethereal 5-minute track featuring the vocals of Felicia Farerre.^[36]
• Imagine (2018) — A new song by Thomas Bergersen.^[37]
• In Orbit (2018) — A new epic rock song by Thomas Bergersen featuring the vocals of Cinda M. Later reworked into Orbital in Humanity - Chapter I.
• Brightest Smile (2018) — Another ethereal composition by Thomas Bergersen featuring the vocals of Natalie Major.
• Catch Me (2019) — A 7-minute epic pop composition by Thomas Bergersen featuring the vocals of Sonna.
• Next to You (2019) — A 3-minute uplifting track by Thomas Bergersen featuring once again the vocals of Sonna.
• One Million Voices (2019) — A 9-minute track by Thomas Bergersen. Later released in Humanity - Chapter IV.
• Little Star (2019) — A track released during the holiday season. Thomas says he wrote this song "to commemorate those who were dear to us who have since passed, but whose spirits live on in our memory". Lyrics performed by Audrey Karrasch. This track was later included in Humanity - Chapter III.
• So Small (2020) — Later included in Humanity - Chapter IV.
• Wings for Ukraine (2022) — Emotional choral-driven work released to showcase support for Ukraine during the 2022 Russian invasion. Released as a single under the Humanity label.
• Am I Real (2023) — A single released with Boom Jinx.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Discography. 5 August 2014. Thomas Bergersen.
2. Web site: The Human Experience soundtrack on Amazon. Amazon.
3. Web site: Battlecry tracklisting. 7 April 2015. 12 April 2015. Facebook. Two Steps from Hell via Facebook.
4. Web site: Thomas Bergersen – “Humanity: Chapter 1” . The PROG Mind . 21 July 2020 . 20 March 2022 .
5. Web site: Chapter I . Thomas Bergersen Official Website. 20 March 2022 .
6. Web site: Film Music Site - Humanity - Chapter I Soundtrack . filmmusicsite.com . 20 March 2022 .
7. Web site: Thomas Bergersen – “Humanity, Chapter II” . The PROG Mind . 18 November 2020 . 20 March 2022 .
8. Web site: Chapter II . Thomas Bergersen Official Website . 20 March 2022 .
9. Web site: Film Music Site - Humanity - Chapter II Soundtrack . filmmusicsite.com . 20 March 2022 .
10. Web site: Thomas Bergersen – Humanity: Chapter III . The PROG Mind . 28 May 2021 . 20 March 2022 .
11. Web site: Chapter III . Thomas Bergersen Official Website . 20 March 2022 .
12. Web site: Film Music Site - Humanity - Chapter III Soundtrack . filmmusicsite.com . 20 March 2022 .
13. Web site: Chapter IV . Thomas Bergersen Official Website . 20 March 2022 .
14. Web site: Thomas Bergersen – Humanity, Chapter IV . The PROG Mind . 8 September 2021 . 20 March 2022 .
15. Web site: Film Music Site - Humanity - Chapter IV Soundtrack . filmmusicsite.com . 20 March 2022 .
16. Web site: Ukraine is close to my heart... . Thomas Bergersen via Facebook . 9 March 2022 . 9 May 2022 .
17. Web site: Songs for Ukraine - Thomas Bergersen . . 25 March 2022 . 9 May 2022 .
18. Web site: American Dream . 2023-06-17 . Thomas Bergersen . en-US.
19. Web site: Humanity Chapter V - Thomas Bergersen . . 21 April 2023 . 21 April 2023 .
20. Web site: Members . . 3 April 2022 .
21. Web site: Humanity - Chapter I. MundoBSO . 10 April 2022 .
22. Web site: Humanity - Chapter II. MundoBSO . 10 April 2022 .
23. Web site: Classical Crossover Albums - Week of July 18, 2020 . . 15 July 2020 . 24 March 2022 .
24. Web site: Classical Crossover Albums - Week of November 28, 2020 . . 22 November 2020 . 24 March 2022 .
25. Web site: Classical Crossover Albums - Week of September 25, 2021 . . 23 September 2021 . 24 March 2022 .
26. Web site: THOMAS BERGERSEN . . 12 November 2023 .
27. Web site: Classical Crossover Albums - Week of May 6, 2023 . . 6 May 2023 . 9 May 2023 .
28. Web site: Boom Jinx feat. Thomas J. Bergersen – Remember September (CDr) at Discogs. Discogs.
29. Web site: "Where Are You" download link. Thomas Bergersen via Facebook.
30. Web site: "Hymn to Life" download link. Thomas Bergersen via Facebook.
31. Web site: "Hymnus Vitae Dedicatus" concert video. Thomas Bergersen via Facebook.
32. Web site: "The Hero in Your Heart" single released. Thomas Bergersen via Facebook.
33. Web site: "That's a Wrap" download link. Thomas Bergersen via Facebook.
34. Web site: "Autumn Love" single released. Thomas Bergersen via Facebook.
35. Web site: "Into Darkness" single announcement. Thomas Bergersen via Facebook.
36. Web site: "You Are Light" announcement. Two Steps from Hell via Facebook.
37. Web site: Thomas Bergersen - Imagine (feat. Sonna). Thomas Bergersen via YouTube.