If you've watched a movie trailer in the 21st century, then you've certainly heard the grand-scale productions of Two Steps From Hell. Founded in 2006 by composers Thomas Bergersen and Nick Phoenix, the prolific composers specialize in short bursts of symphonic intensity built from epic strings, soaring choirs, and heroically thumping drums. It's a minimalist palette that's slyly molded to suit a wide variety of projects. Their sci-fi work, including the Star Trek reboots, comes touched up with electronics, while their scores for Harry Potter take on a delicious air of fantasy.