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.
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Discography
Humanity
Humanity is an 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. Six of the seven chapters have been released as of July 2026.
The series artwork was designed by Sam Hayles.
The first album, Chapter I, was released on 1 July 2020. Its theme is freedom.
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The second album, Chapter II, was released on 11 November 2020. Its theme is purpose.
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The third album, Chapter III, was released on 6 May 2021. Its theme is love.
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The fourth album, Chapter IV, was released on 2 September 2021. Its theme is Planet Earth.
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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.
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The fifth album, Chapter V, was released on 24 April 2023. Its theme is adventure.
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Released on July 28th, 2026. Its theme is the dark side of humanity.
Future release. Details TBA.
IFMCA-associated reviews website, MundoBSO, rated chapters I and II seven out of ten stars each.
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. 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.
Hymn to Life (2012) — A track released on the occasion of Thomas's birthday. Later performed in a Czech concert as "Hymnus Vitae Dedicatus."
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.
That's A Wrap (2014) — A dark, adventurous orchestral ten-minute song created entirely with Thomas's proprietary sample library.
Autumn Love (2014) — An emotional, piano-driven track in a similar style to Dreams and Imaginations.
Into Darkness (2014) — A nine-minute mix of neo-orchestral and EDM club style. Lyrics performed by Thomas Bergersen.
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.
Imagine (2018) — A new song by Thomas Bergersen.
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.