Nearly Two Steps From Hell (Part One)

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Everyone looks through their own unique eyeglass that allows them to see and feel things completely different from other people. This playlist is assembled based upon a story that I had thought up. The most amazing part of music is the different emotions that it makes you feel. The emotions change many times during the course of this playlist based upon what the characters are going through, doing, and feeling. You may feel and see things completely different from me and others who may be reading and listening to this, but that is the beauty of diversity of people. Let the power of music capture your mind as you become the hero, the main character in this story.

And now, I proudly present to you:

Nearly Two Steps From Hell

Deep in the mountains, there is a broken land filled with sorrow and hopelessness. Hatred, calamity, death, and all other evils prowl the streets waiting for its next victim to swallow whole. The people have become weak and useless by the evil training them to think in ways that are against their nature. They are no longer able, let alone willing, to stand against this entity that is destroying them. They can’t regain their strength because there is no one giving them hope, so they curl back into their corner and weep.

1. Birth of a Hero

One day, in the magnificent royal chambers, the king and queen brought into the world a son named Jerieth. As their son grew in age, he showed incredible strength. This young boy was to be the hope that brought into the land its beauty and happiness that had been forgotten long ago.

2. Chronicles of a Hero

Jerieth, now tall and independent, stands extraordinarily strong against his evil foes. He rides his horse valiantly, shining with the bright light of hope as he cuts through the darkness of shame, envy, and doubt. He victoriously frees the people from their terrible oppressors and they once again see meaning to their lives. The colorful light comes pouring into the kingdom and all hope is restored. The people are overwhelmed with the beauty that is flooding into the land. Everyone experiences an enormous transformation in their minds with the return of thoughts and feelings of love and peace.

3. Black Winged Messenger

Darkness still endures though. They return with a dark cloud of death all around them. Jerieth courageously stands firm and refuses to allow them to return the agony of the miserable life that they brought upon his people. He once again victoriously conquers this pitiful army and casts the dark cloud of death far away.

4. Adventures of Enchantment

The peace that followed after these events filled the people with unexplainable joy. Jerieth was given a special honor during a ceremony, praising the untouchable courage inside of him.

5. Return To Base

They Decided to hold a grand celebration in honor of the victory. While the tents were being set up, Jerieth found an adventurous group to go riding on horseback with him. They ran across the mountains of bright green grass, passing people flying colossal kites painted with hundreds of different colors.

6. Sky Titans

Huge tents begin to rise up with passionate dancers and musicians crowded underneath.

7. The Brave & Mighty

Jerieth chose to go out on an adventure to explore the vast expanse that is open to them.

8. Two Steps From Heaven

They discovered a beautiful waterfall with hundreds of flowers all around them. Butterflies fluttered around them and animals scurried through the grass.

9. Fireflies

They rode up to the tallest mountain to observe the immensity of the land, soaking it all in while the sun began to set.

10. Adventure of a Lifetime

The first firework just launched! The group rode quickly back to the tents to join the celebration.

11. Spirit of Moravia

With everyone gathered together at night with torches all around, music everywhere, and fireworks exploding above, they began to dance like never before. The highly anticipated finale of fireworks begins!

Written by Joshua Howard

Co-Written and compiled by travelordie

All original songs by Two Steps From Hell

So what do you think so far? Do you like it? Are you looking forward to Part Two? I love your feedback! I will routinely release each part every Friday, so stay tuned!

Official Vault Storage

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Recently, I realized that because I am subscribed to Microsoft Office, I automatically get about 1.2 TB of online storage on OneDrive. This is exciting! Now I am able to more easily have access to my music when not on my main computer. I am also able to share certain things with people. When I share a link, not only will archiving be unnecessary, but download speeds will be very fast. Keep a lookout for those hidden links around this blog, they appear only for a short time.

How I Named This Blog And My Vision

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So why did I choose to call this a Music Vault? I have a huge music collection, a vault of music basically. What my plan to do with it is to open it up to you guys. Have a rare soundtrack in mind that is driving you crazy because you can’t seem to acquire? I probably have it in my vault. I track down these soundtracks with hours of research and contact with various companies. Do you have an idea of one? Please contact me and I’ll look into it. I’ll offer it for your consideration here on this blog.

I have many different complete scores and recording sessions that you might find an interest in. The truth is, there is way too much good music in this world for one person to keep track of. Hundreds of soundtracks pass through to me every month, and I try to document them all so that I have a record of everything that I have. You are probably thinking: why have so much music? No one can possibly listen to all of this! This is true. I do spend much time soaking in each and every note from an amazing variety of film, game, and trailer scores, but I still find myself listening to some things that I have had for ages but never listened to.

I came to the point where I decided that instead of hoarding all this music for myself, I should open the gates and share it freely to all. Everyone who enjoys this genre of music just as much as I do should be able to have access to it. So little by little, I will reveal the contents of this vault, so stay tuned!

Updates To The Two Steps From Hell Project

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I have recently acquired some new albums from Two Steps From Hell, and now my collection is nearing completion. At first, I saw this as a big problem because then I would have to go through the new music and find a place to put it in the already large playlist. Right now, Nearing Two Steps From Hell is topping off at 77 songs with a total of 2 hours and 55 minutes, and I still haven’t added the finale yet! I honestly don’t think that I will be adding any more after the finale. I might just chop at it a little before finally releasing it.

I have playlists organizing songs into themes, emotions, etc. everywhere. I still have not gone through some of the albums that I own. I’m going to create another playlist and start working on it immediately! Though I will still refine the first playlist and continue to release it to you little by little, just like I had originally planned. The new playlist is simply called “Epilogue”.

Are you looking forward to the playlist? I am completely open to ideas, so when I release the first part of it, feel free to share your ideas and tweaks. I’ll definitely consider them. The first part of my playlist will be released on Friday, so sit tight!

 

Written by Joshua Howard via Soundtracks Gizmo

Co-written by travelordie

The Two Steps From Hell Project

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Lately I have been listening to a ton of music by the company Two Steps From Hell. The two main composers, Nick Phoenix and Thomas Bergersen, have done an amazing job on what is currently out right now. I have made a super long playlist with all of their best work, the memorable pieces. When I finally finished going through Volume #1 the other day, I realized that I was 85% done sorting through all of the music that I currently have. There is still some that I don’t have, but I won’t dwell on that. I realized the other day what I really had a terrible playlist that was organized by album. I then began to think of a way of organizing it when a though came into my head: why not organize it so that it tells a story. Awesome!

I have been listening countless hours while I organized it while I invented a short story. Yes, it’s about an old kingdom. Though you may see a different story than what I do, I will post it little by little, walking you through each and every song. For now, you must patiently wait for my first post for my playlist: Nearly Two Steps From Hell.

 

If you have another title recommendation for the playlist, please share it with me!

Written by Joshua Howard via Soundtracks Gizmo

Co-written by travelordie

Music, The Composer’s Painting

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Music has such an enormous impact on the world. Many use it as an escape from reality. What would we do without music?

The truth is, I couldn’t imagine it! From the intensity of the Dark Knight trilogy, to the calm of Downton Abbey. From the exciting adventures of How To Train Your Dragon, to the mysterious sounds of Inception. Feel the music as it sends you into another world.

Music is an artist’s painting. The composer uses the listener’s emotions in order to make them feel a certain way. It truly is a gift and an amazing talent.

I’ll be looking forward to sharing with you one of my greatest passions.

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