2 Steps describes the album as following:

On February 14th, 2006 Two Steps From Hell was born. This 3 CD box set features the Epic/Action, Adventure and Suspense/Drama categories. This first release displays the versatility, sophistication and range of the Two Steps philosophy. It has been described as if James Newton Howard, John Williams and Hans Zimmer got together and made a trailer library. Vol 1 covers alot of ground and is primarily an orchestral release with some other elements. There is heroic action, mini-film score, sultry drama, ethno rock, modern hybrid orchestrations , romantic themes and magical tales. The project was recorded primarily with the Seattle Symphony and the Prague Philharmonic. Many cues feature vocals by Liz Constantine (King Kong, Atlantis, Poseidon). less