It’s fantastic to see how divided people are on this track! It was written in honor of the great Swedish musician Avicii, and I (Thomas) tried to stay true to the spirit of his EDM productions. Whether I was successful or not remains be be seen. Maybe I should check back here in a few years and see :) The entire track was designed around Avicii’s musical personality and I would never change that, out of respect for him. So here’s to an exceptional musician who we lost way too early, and to anyone struggling with depression and/or substance abuse. Let’s acknowledge their difficulties and offer our unwavering and relentless support! I have a small voice through music, and I will use it any way I can to try and make a small difference in people’s lives, but we all have the capacity to change lives through our actions, thoughts, words, art and work - and that is a choice that benefits us all in the end.

The first five minutes is a stirring ballad worthy of something like Lord of the Rings. The rest of the song involves learning that the Emerald Princess is a competent DJ, and has opened a club in The Shire.

"Noo you cant just mix orchestral with EDM" Thomas: haha violin dubstep go brrr

"It was written in honor of the great Swedish musician Avicii" One legend to another

"Classic and New Age can't mix!" TSFH: Hold ma beer.

You know you found a masterpiece of music when 11 minutes is still too short...

For those of you who are haters of this piece, let me offer a couple of thoughts...The first being this, look at the sheet music...and I mean really look. First, the tempo doesn‘t change through the entire piece. Ever. The first half of the song is as fast as the second half. The difference being the use of half notes and whole notes to make you believe it is slower and more deliberate than the last half. In the last half, the layers of EDM come into play, with a lot more use of eighth notes in the backing track, which when added to percussion give a feel that it is much faster than the first half, when in point, the tempo never changes. This is the brilliance of this piece. Go read it, then comment again...I love it. I‘d conduct an orchestra in two for the first half, then four the second, but that‘s me...Thomas, this is just epic.

That moment when a score composer drops a beat EDM style better than most dedicated EDM artists can.

I feel sorry for all the people who have never heard a Two Steps From Hell song. They are seriously missing out!

This song helped me through my depression, which I was trying to commit suicide. Now I'm mentally healthy and just finished my master's degree. Thank you, Thomas.

That moment when TSFH drops a better beat than most mainstream EDM producers today, and still manage to throw in their ultra epicness. You're a genius, Thomas.

This is literally one of the best pieces of music ever composed. And such a fantastic tribute. Every time I listen to it, I think about Avicii, and about the lesson to be learned from his life. It doesn't matter how successful you become. There's no guarantee for happiness. Keep the people you love close. Don't judge your life's worth by your accomplishments, but by the person you are and the way you treat other people. Life is what you make of it.

Impossible, Enchantress, Emerald Princess, these long songs are the best

I know not many people like the second half, but think of it this way. Two Steps From Hell puts out a new song every Friday, sometimes more. They have covered all the moods, sad, happy, dramatic, they've done it all. In this song, a lot like Impossible, they cover a ton of the genres/moods. There is no way to satisfy everyone, some people really like EDM. So, with that said, cut Two Steps From Hell some slack. Though they do seem like gods, they are human, which only makes them more amazing. So thank you Thomas and Nick! You have truly outdone yourselves.

People are entitled to their opinions, but I personally found the transition from epic to EDM quite fluid and masterful, without much abruption. Thomas did an amazing job with this beautiful song and shows that he's well-versed in many different forms and styles of music.

As someone with depression, who is also a massive Avicii and Two Steps From Hell fan, this is just... beautiful. Thank you Thomas

A guy with a mushroom profile picture, living somewhere in the galaxy, LOVES this track. Also, while he understands why some people might not really like EDM elements, he also wishes that more people knew about the fact that Thomas composed this piece as a tribute to Avicii.

Her eyes are like emeralds, Her voice is sweeter than the honey, Her hands are soft like a silk, She touches my heart and soul when she moves, dance, and it is like the whole planet sense her vibes and everything around her is silent, watching and listening. She is Magic, she is Love. Her whisper is like the wind, her face is like the Sun, she is The Light, She is hope, she is miracle. She is Harmony. She is the Emerald Princess.

Everything I have to say to this: Dear Two Steps From Hell, when I discovered you about 5 years ago, you made my life complete again. You always managed to spent courage, solace, empathy, thoughtfulness, epic feelings and such much more with the rest of the world, a lot of us owe you so much. Thank you and keep up your amazing work!

8:16 is just such a seamless transition from face-melting EDM back into orchestra/fable music

This long masterpiece will surly end up in TSFH history.

The second half of this masterpiece is an amazing tribute to Avicii. You guys really are awesome !

I really don't know about Two Steps of Hell until KZfaq RECOMMEND this to me .. And I just want to say THANK YOU KZfaq!!

So they’re paying respect to Avicii without trying to be him. They used some of his technique but not so much that it was an imitation. That’s respect. And I appreciate it

It honestly saddens me that there is such a divide for this song that the composer has to address it. This is literally one of my favorite songs that he has made. It is so diverse, and it melds a few worlds together so perfectly. I can't help but feel so happy and enlightened whenever I hear this song. I was lucky enough to have heard it live on its was debut... And I will never forget that afternoon.

During depressed times, weeping makes people feel a lot better. However, I am a man who cannot weep when I need. This music, no this masterpiece, makes me weep, reopens my wounds in my soul, roots out what disease nested in there and cures me. No thanks are enough to express my gratitude. You are magnificent, Thomas.

A note to the ad-department of KZfaq; Please place all of the ads BEFORE the music. I promise to watch every ad in return for having these TSFH masterpieces not interrupted. Please!

"Music makes your braver." Brave enough to step away from your known identity to pay homage to another, into a blend of styles that carries the spirit of both to a new, unique place. The harmony and contrast in this one is something I never thought I'd hear, but I'm glad I did.

When I was looking around the comments, I found that some people were talking about EDM parts in the song. Instant fright kidnapped my mind. Then the score kept going, and... Jeez, never before had I seen such skill to mix two different styles and obtaining a result this undoubtedly great My most excellent congratulations to Bergersen... just again

People told me about this one before it was even uploaded, the hype did not disappoint. :)

What the actual hell is this glorious piece of music and how have I only discovered this in 2021. What has my life been up until now?

My fiancé and I love this song so much that we decided to have it as ur first dance song at our wedding, and every time I listen to it it becomes more clear that we made the right choice

Holy mother of transition!!!!

That was a perfect blend between orchestra and EDM like make a gorgeous Lunar Eclipse. Smooth transition and amazing harmonization.

The first song I found from Avicii was Hey Brother, and it literally changed my taste in music. There's beauty and grace in how he writes and makes his music, you could feel each strand tells a story of its own and at the end of the day, they go so well together. People think that EDM can be soulless and it's true. Some EDM feels like your run of the mill music, but not his. There's energy in his work, spirit and love. It's not monotonous, more lyrical if sounds can sing. And that type of energy is the kind of thing that I look for in music. That love and spirit and beauty that permeates through every notes. So, thank you TSFH, for reminding me the energy of Avi through this beauty you have made. And thank you Avi, for introducing me to what music can be.

A year went by Avicii's passing and Thomas Bergersen presents the world an 11 minute track in honor of him. Time and effort really shows. Behalf of Avicii's fans, thank you.

This is probably the best song I have ever listened to. A perfect blend of two of my favorite genres and artists. I feel myself being transported to a different place, a perfect world where good triumphs and everything is glorious. Omggg...

All Hail the Emerald Princess. Damn so goooood. I am speechless. 11.01 minute include 3 diffrent song and endlees emotion.

The perfect crossover doesn't exi-

I am 25 and a fan of TSFH from past 2 years. Whenever I listen to this, I feel like a child again. Who can achieve the impossible.

"Music makes you braver" The moment when you can *feel* that sentence while listening. This is one of the songs that makes breathing hard for me because... well, it's hard to describe, but I think saying that it makes something inside me vibrate fits the sensation the best. (And I'm absolutely sure that's not the asthma's fault.) It's something I mostly experience while listening to TSFH to be honest and I *love* it. It makes me feel alive. Alive and strong and proud.

Yet again TwoStepsFromHell prove that they're the gods of Epic music

I was about to leave a negative comment, cause I'm not used to this kind of music from your hand Mr Thomas, but after reading your comment, from the bottom of my heart, I salute you! What a great tribute! Avicii would be proud. Still looking forward into the future, to see what TSFH can bring us. Keep doing what you do and be truthful to yourself just as now. Much love

So captivated by this track. The sequence from 5:16 is my favourite - so incredibly beautiful! Thank you for music that inspires, captivates, and transports us into a story that is so worth telling.

The masterpiece is out. Finally!!!

When the EDM part comes up, I can hear Aviici's voice within the music, as EDM is a language of his that those who understands it will hear. A language of his that those who know will understand. It is soothing to those who can hear it, as there was this faint whisper of his voice, seeping into my ears when the EDM comes up. As a tribute to Aviici, I can hear the fragments of his workand his voice, a wonderful sound that I will miss. You will wake up when it is all over, my friend. Thank you, Thomas.

I discovered TSFH when heard "Victory" on some epic games soundtracks random playlist - then I was heavily googling in what game it was used... but this track came after and i love it - I like how it is raising steadily form the start to reach my fav part staring at 9:46

Just imagine if TSFH music kept playing in malls and cities in general. It will be magnificent beyond comprehension

This is the best soundtrack in the entirety of Dragon. Fitting tribute to Avicii, and it embodies the best of Thomas' unique style of music. LOVED IT!

Glad to hear You again, Princess !❤

Thomas, I think you just created a new genre. And whatever it is, we need more of it. (This is my new favorite song btw)

2 years after first listening to this, it still holds as my favorite TSFH track. I added about 1,000 views to this track already. It’s what I listen to when I am actually committed to feeling well. It starts with my base emotion - grief(in many flavors), then transforms it to the uplifting state I want to be in.

When God wanted to create the world, Chuck Norris asked Thomas Bergersen for permission. Love you Thomas

Their music always makes me so emotional❤

Always loved this track, this song created a entire 15 session part of a campaign for my dnd group. Music may seem out of place until you find a place it belongs for you.

This song is beautiful beyond words. It's like all of my favorite genres mixed into one; from the country/folk-style acoustic guitar in the beginning, to the classic Two Steps From Hell orchestra and vocals, to the uplifting EDM beat that gives the song a crisp, frisson-inducing climactic finish. I don't think I've ever had an 11 minute long stuck in my head before. This is an absolute masterpiece. Thank you so much for sharing your incredible talent with us!

Might be my favorite TSFH song of all time, it has everything a song needs, and more.

Girls: I love Disney princesses Me: I love TSFH princesses

Ok, after so many listening of this music, i decided to write a comment. It's only today I saw the message TSFH left, that they were in collaboration with this swedish musician. This made me really sad, because I love this music. I used to play it when I lost my father earlier in the year and this and JJBA help me to be ok. I didn't know about Avicii, but I wish to tell you, Thomas, that it's a great, an admirable work, you two made. Please, don't change anything. I hope that Avicii can be happy, wherever he is.

How are there people on this planet who don't love this? It is a masterpiece. And speaking as somebody who several times would have joined Avicii in the next life, if I hadn't been incredibly fortunate, I can't quite get across just how powerful music like this is. My worst times were eight years ago now, and I'm happily much better these days - but still, on the rough days, I listen to this, and my heart flies again with awe and wonder and love and I smile again, and on I go. Through this piece of music, I reconnect with the unbridled joy I feel at being well, and being alive, being here right now. This brings me back to life, I am sure it has the same effect on many others who have suffered, and through it - and thanks to you, Thomas - Avicii will live forever.

I imagine a princess showing her lover time and space - only TSFH can spark my creativity so much 😍

Bro, Thomas Bergersen is an absolute legend.

This is what you get when a legend writes a song to honor another legend

And you've made something far more, your mellody became epic one, hitting and booping some of those kind of strings there Know that we are listening you still after all of the years

My girlfriend left me for no real reason - that song now... How I was depressed at the beginning (like the song sounds sad in the first part) but now I'm full of energy, training my body, getting mor knowledge, having fun in my life now (with the second part)! Thank you, Two Steps From Hell, for making me hope for the life :)

man that seamless transition from orchestra to synth!

As a person who loves EDM and modern classical. I have to thank you for such a great piece. Keep up the great work!

It's Like a go in heaven and I can see Avicii and say it "you'r music are awesome and rest in our heart for forever." I thank you Thomas, for this travel :)

Incredible ❤️ Very beautiful music of elven forests

This has become my favorite song. I've always believed in the blending of old and new, of showing how they weave together and bear each other up. This song exemplifies that belief. Well, and truly done.

When the song hits 4:17-5:17 I’m turning up the music SO LOUD that my eardrums are probably bursting out. AMAZING!!! Great work, Two Steps from Hell!!!! 💯⚔️💯

Another absolute masterpiece - still breathtaking!

Amazing! Such an incredible tribute to Avicii and a great melding of EDM and orchestral music.

This is probably the greatest piece of music I’ve ever heard, across any artist or genre.

Thomas J. Bergersen and Tim Bergling are the men that I admire most in music. To know that they had this mutual respect is incredible. They both inspired me with their songs to write my books, thank you!

You know this piece, this group, this composer, is special, when you had no idea who Avicii was, but reading it is a tribute to him, it makes you cry. Stay awesome.

I'm back again....was here 3 mos ago. Now I have read alot of the comments, which are so cool. Most everybody loves you guys AND why not, you are masters of your music. I don't have any musical background in this lifetime but it always calls to me......this kind! The big,magicial, symphony sound with strings, horns, voices, everything playing together. And you are there in the music and its in you, then you're out there somewhere....out there in another place and time. Then its over and you see that 11 mins. went by......but you need more mins......so you play it again. Thank you Thomas, love your music & you......wonder if you know how many people you touch, how many love Thomas Bergerson

I loved hearing the release of the album "Seven" which was done on KZfaq with Tom Bergerson in chat with us. He read all comments and made comments of the music presented. I was in tears enjoying that special gift. I listen to Emerald Princess everyday. My evenings are filled with Two Steps from Hell so I can hear my old favorites. This music is great for flying through the night sky to see what is coming. Great dancing music also! If this is in honor of Avicii then I wish to hear his music as well. The world has much music that most never get to hear.

Its crazy how the transition is SOOOO smoth 🔥

Ahhh this is such a beautiful Song!! I really Love hearing music like this while drawing and this really pushed my imagination! I Love it!!❤❤❤🌸🌿

I am speechless and frozen every time in the wake of this song and imagination invokes thoughts and dormant emotions I never thought existed. I tried to perform this track on my violin a few years ago, but it was an impossible endeavor and I tried for six months. I perfected the first 5 minutes into the song but from there on it breaks down I can't complete it. It's too powerful. I've broken dozens of strings and out of frustration and acknowledgement of defeat I quit trying to copy it. It's an incredible piece of art and so beautiful.

magical. This is how real EDM should be.

Is it just me or does anyone else just lay in bed listening to two step from hell and wondering off into their own fantasy world?

oh you guys KILLED it with this one. I haven't gotten chills from a song in a long time. incredible!!!

Jesus christ this is a beautiful song beyond description ...

The music of Two Steps From Hell is the best music in the whole world! I think that I listen to your music for 4 years, and I still think your music is the best! Thank you!

This track is so different! The beginning is sooooo beautiful and in the second part is a great new version of 'the neverending story'. Two Steps From Hell always surprises!

Reminds me of Oogway Ascends from Kung Fu Panda for some reason. Thanks for the fantastic track once again! :D

Thomas does EDM better than most EDM DJs out there.

First time listener here, thanks to hearing this song in a video by the operators of the Western Forest Industries Museum (WFIM), the operators of the Mount Rainier Scenic Railroad (MRSR) in Washington State!

It's my inspiration. The way that I start my day. This track give me a big push in the hardest moments of the day. Thank you

Emerald princess: golden reupload

Those 11 minutes guided me through a wonderful and melodic adventure....

i studied math and physics , psychology and philosophy. Tried to build something balanced. Tried to stretch in many directions, to understand as much as i can from our existence/system/matrix/universe/nameit. Found a few humans who really inspired me/helped/motivated/broghtalottomyworld and i am grateful to share the same spacetime only with 2 of them: Vangelis and Bergersen. Thank you.

Any music by TSFH that starts softly, almost always lasts long and ends at epic volume.

Two Steps From Hell strings sound always so incredible remarkable!! Just lovely full sound!

I love this track, and the fatc that it has been written to honor Avicii's memory is even more joyful! Thank you, Thomas. (but it also reminds me of what happened, which is sad). Also, thank you for your words and your music, it releaves my heart in a moment of my life where i need to take probably one of the most difficult decision so far: going abroad to study and then a "traditional" career, or continuing the Conservatory studies (composing for media).

Crazy how far took me this masterpiece

What an ingenious way of turning a sweet, mellow rhythm to a more upbeat one. I sincerely was surprised the first time I heard it but then... Pure ecstasy. A moment where you can really enjoy living on this planet and appreciating its beauty. TSFH makes you believe in a world full of harmony and grace. Thanks.

Greetings from Serbia.. You're always great