...of Darkness, yeah, it is finally on ExtremeMusic, after several weeks of waiting. Someone did not want this album to be put on this site since PoD is out for weeks now. However, we are happy it is out now. Probably the most epic album by TSFH, contains 32 tracks. Whats your favourite?

Hoy, hoy! There are many lists all around the net so why would be trailer music an exception. Let's start with five things we like about Thomas Bergersen's music. Credit goes to TMN's crew, friends and family.

• Unpredictable: You never know what will you hear in the next moment. When you think a song has reached its climax, nitro, and it reaches a new level. For example "Merchant Prince" @1.44, "Army of Justice" @0.44, or "Promise" @1.58.
• Innovative: In most trailer music the same old fashioned 'O Fortuna' style of choir can be heard. Thomas, on the other hand, has used Bulgarian folk choir, which is very different not only in language, but also in style from the typical choir. It fits into the structure of trailer music very well. For example: "Starvation".
• Uses Epic Lead Vocals. His songs featuring leading vocals are outstanding pieces as well, and offer some relaxing tune for our ears after 24hr of listening to epic choir music. For example: "Friendship to Last", and "Enigmatic Soul".
• Wide-ranging. Even if we depart from epic/action style Thomas excels. Just think of the horror compositions of Ashes or the song "Professor Pumplestickle" which is a great comedy track.
• Publicity. "Do you know what Nemesis [2] means?"

• This month, all the Trailer Music fans are watching in the same direction, and many of you (everyone?) are wondering the same thing: when will PoD be released ?
• I asked Thomas: "It will not be done until the 16th of march. Genesis should follow shortly."
• No release date for this one, but it's just a matter of weeks now. Thanks to Thomas for his answer.
• Fired Earth Music will release Fantazium in April. It will encompass the "Fantasy, Heroic Adventure, Family Fun, Romance, Humor and Mischief" styles.
• Audiomachine updated their Facebook page with a video of the recording session for Platinum 4 The album is slated for release this spring.
• EDIT : The video was removed from the page; don't know why.
• EDIT 2 : Thomas updated his blog with this message : "Guys, although I appreciate the excitement surrounding Power of Darkness, I really don’t understand it :) Keep in mind that this is still not a commercial album and will only be available to our clients. The actual shipping date is 16th of March but that doesn’t mean there will be demos on our site by then. It will not appear in the Extreme online catalogue either, so there’s really nothing to be excited about when it comes down to it :)
  Best,
  Thomas"

Hoy, hoy! The internet's favorite trailer music company, Two Steps From Hell, posted a new song called 'Promise'. The track was composed by Thomas J. Bergersen and features the talented cellist Tina Guo. Instead of epic orchestral choir, it's a slowly evolving heavenly melody which is perfect for relaxing.

• Shockwave-sound offers royalty-free music. This means you can buy the music and use it for a certain purpose, no licencing fee required. Their newest high quality release is Massive Impact 5.

• TNT trailers 4 is available for listening at Online Production Music. Composed by Timothy Despic.

"Hard hitting drums, percussion and guitar with orchestral underscore"

• The best news are left behind: Power of Darkness coming this March at Extreme Music with "35 epic driven, adventurous, brooding brand new explosive tracks".
• Audiomachine posted 2 tracks, "As Daylight Dies" and "Being And Nothingness" from Maelstorm album. Check! thx to twostepsfromhellfan

• Dan Diaz, founder of Anti-Hero Music announces debut album, Volume 1, is coming January 2010. Listen to some tracks at Anti-Hero's MySpace. You can also check the album cover there.

• A newsletter from License to Thrill music:

LICENSE TO THRILL MUSIC SIGNS AWARD-WINNING "ASSASSIN'S CREED" COMPOSER JESPER KYD 

There are 2 compositions available for listening to: The Glory and the Fire and Wrath. 

• TMN prepares the Trailer Music News Awards 2009! Yay! More coming soon.... Stay tuned ;o). 
   

Hoy, hoy! Summary of recent news we missed or didn't have time to write about it.

• Future World Music uploaded a track, A Winter Fairytale, on Facebook from their upcoming release Immortal Empire.
• X-ray Dog released a new album: Bite Size. It's a 4 CD set and the offers wide range of music style from hot latin to teen pop hits in 30sec cuts. Of course there are some epic choral tracks among them. Thx to DP
• West One Music added four new album to its library. At first sight I think I only emphasize Tribal Journeys here.
• Quote from 2SFH site: ""Power Of Darkness", coming in February 2010."

2010 is just around the corner, and it's already shaping up to be a great year. Don't take my word for it though! Thomas Bergersen wrote on Two Steps From Hell's facebook page:

"Thanks for your patience, my friends! Two Steps From Hell has just begun the recording process on "Power of Darkness" and if everything goes to plan it should be finished in about a month. After that we will bring you what you have been waiting so patiently for.. the first commercial album! Hang in there.. 2010 will be a special year. - Best, Thomas Bergersen"

The long anticipated album, (either Nemesis II, Genesis, or both) is almost here! I'm sure it will be well worth the wait. Some fans have lamented the digital releases, and lack of physical CD's. Well there's hope yet for you audiophiles and CD lovers out there! Thomas also wrote the following comment on his blog:

"... yes we’re pushing hard to do physical CDs. ...All the best, Thomas."

A track from "Power of Darkness" has already been used in epic fashion in the new trailer for Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time. The track is 'Blade Blade'  and Two Steps posted the trailer on their Facebook as well.  If all the music in "Power of Darkness" sounds this awesome, I can wait a few months for a commercial release. Record all you want Thomas.

Incidentally [CORRECTION] "Sparta" from  Full Tilt: Vol. 3, and "Fringe" from Full Tilt's Trailer Tools 3  is also used.  (see Groove Addicts' Facebook page)

Finally the new site is launched. During the off-line there were few news which have been missed here. Let me summarize them:

• 3 tracks from Full Tilt: Rising by Groove addicts
• a new production music company, Anti-Hero
• a new track, Seraphim, by City of the Fallen
• X-Ray Dog got an official page on FB
• Nemesis II blog has been updated, TSFH relocates their studio.
• Michael Nielsen got a personal webpage. His MySpace profile has been remade and updated with tracks from Full tilt.

From TSFH's FaceBook page :

" Thanks so much for your overwhelming support and patience! Nick and I are hard at work on a commercial release as well as 3 new albums including "Power of Darkness", "Two Steps From Heaven" and "Nemesis II" (my solo pet project that will also have a commercial release). "Genesis", the commercial album will include the trailer version of "Freedom Fighters". Stay tuned! "

Furthermore Nick Phoenix has posted some info on chasingthefrog forum:

"Hi Guys,
"Master of Shadows" will be on "Power of Darkness", which will be released to editors in September. We will also try and finish a public album by October.
I doubt it will be called "Genesis", but I think you'll like it. It might only be available on ITunes. It will have lots of new stuff including Master of Shadows and remastered older stuff.
Thanks for taking an interest in our music!! best, Nick Phoenix"

That means Freedom Fighters and Master of Shadows will be available commercially but album ex-Genesis will be available on iTunes only. It is a surprise since T.Bergersen on his blog claims it will be a CD release. Fortunately it will be released in October (so not in December). In addition TSFH is working on another (non-commercial) album Two Steps From Heaven.