Sun (Thomas Bergersen album)

Sun
Studio album by Thomas J. Bergersen
Released September 30, 2014
Recorded 2014
Genre Neo-orchestral, new-age
Length 1:10:05
Thomas J. Bergersen chronology
Illusions
(2011)
Sun
(2014)

Sun is the second stand-alone production album created by Thomas J. Bergersen from Two Steps from Hell, released on September 30, 2014.[1] The release contains 16 tracks,[2] featuring vocal performances by Merethe Soltvedt, Molly Conole and other vocalists. The album cover and artwork are designed by Bergersen himself.[3] The album was announced for pre-order on September 9 across iTunes, Amazon, and CD Baby,[4] with the tracks "Empire of Angels,"[5] "Final Frontier,"[6] and "Starchild"[7] made available on iTunes prior to the full release.[8] In addition, a signed limited deluxe edition CD version has been scheduled for somewhere in 2016, set to include additional music, notes on each track written by Thomas, and a large-size poster featuring his artwork.[9]

Track listing

No. TitleWriter(s) Length
1. "Before Time"  Thomas J. Bergersen 2:18
2. "Creation of Earth"  Thomas J. Bergersen 5:45
3. "Sun"  Thomas J. Bergersen 4:08
4. "Cry"  Thomas J. Bergersen 4:06
5. "Our Destiny"  Thomas J. Bergersen 3:52
6. "New Life"  Thomas J. Bergersen 4:46
7. "Final Frontier"  Thomas J. Bergersen 4:44
8. "Starchild"  Thomas J. Bergersen 3:20
9. "Colors of Love"  Thomas J. Bergersen 6:29
10. "Cassandra" (from Two Steps From Heaven)Thomas J. Bergersen 3:06
11. "Always Mine"  Thomas J. Bergersen 3:21
12. "Dragonland"  Thomas J. Bergersen 5:11
13. "Fearless"  Thomas J. Bergersen 3:59
14. "Empire of Angels"  Thomas J. Bergersen 5:14
15. "Two Hearts"  Thomas J. Bergersen 4:16
16. "In Paradisum" (Based on "Gloria" from Two Steps From Heaven[10])Thomas J. Bergersen 5:30

Use in media

The tracks from Two Steps from Hell are frequently used in film trailers and other promotional materials.

Final Frontier was played at Dreamhack Cluj Napoca [11]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2014)[12] Peak
position
US Billboard Classical Albums 3
US Billboard Top Heatseekers 3
US Billboard Independent Albums 27
US Billboard 200 157

References

  1. ""Sun" on iTunes". iTunes.
  2. ""Sun" Album on Official Website". Thomas Bergersen.
  3. "Comment on cover photo post". Thomas Bergersen via Facebook.
  4. ""Sun" pre-order announcement". Thomas Bergersen via Facebook.
  5. ""Empire of Angels" preview track announcement". Thomas Bergersen via Facebook.
  6. ""Final Frontier" preview track announcement". Thomas Bergersen via Facebook.
  7. ""Starchild" preview track announcement". Thomas Bergersen via Facebook.
  8. "Pre-order tracks comment". Thomas Bergersen via Facebook.
  9. ""Sun" Deluxe Edition announcement". Thomas Bergersen via Facebook.
  10. "Thomas Bergersen on "Gloria"". Thomas Bergersen via Facebook.
  11. "Dragon Blade Movie Trailer 2015: Jackie Chan". YouTube. 2015-03-22. Retrieved 2015-06-16.
  12. "Thomas Bergersen". billboard.com.
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