I love music. All kinds of music. Soundtracks, EDM, Chillhop, Top 40 Rock, Classical, and let’s not forget Bollywood. If I’m not listening to an audiobook, I’m listening to music. While listening to the “Ender’s Game” soundtrack on Pandora, I discovered another genre of music called “Epic.” I think Hans Zimmer (Gladiator, Pirates of the Caribbean) started this genre and the paragon example of “Epic” music is Two Steps from Hell (IMO.) You definitely have heard their compositions because they end up in a lot of movie trailers. If you listen to Two Steps from Hell “radio” on YouTube or Pandora, you will eventually come across Tony Anderson. 

His pieces are gorgeous. The word that comes to mind actually is atmospheric. I commute by train and no matter what album I’m listening to, his music adds this layer to the experience. More so if it’s foggy. As I pass through the world listening to him, everything feels more thoughtful, more peaceful. These are my top three favorite albums and it seems this is true for many people, since they are the top result. 

Don’t expect extensive brass and timpani; these albums aren’t of the epic category. They are quiet and contemplative. A lot of times, I listen to them at night when I’m reading before bed because it’s so chill. So if you need a little peace but hate silence, check him out.