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The upcoming remake ofSilent HIll 2will be featuring music by Akira Yamaoka once again, and the composer is bringing even more to the game’s soundtrack. As the release date for theSilent Hill 2remake is quickly approaching, Akira Yamaoka has offered some insight into what composing the game’s soundtrack has been like.
Silent HIll 2is one of the most notable horror games of the early 2000s. Once it was announced that Bloober Team would be in charge of developing a remake, many were both intrigued and skeptical. The heavy emphasis on combat in a gameplay reveal concerned some, but there have also been promising updates forSilent HIll 2. Not only willSilent Hill 2be longer than its original version, but Akira Yamaoka is bringing an even bigger soundtrack to the project.
In an official Twitter statement, Akira Yamaoka revealed that he has remadeSilent Hill2’s original soundtrack, but that isn’t all. Due to the game being longer than its predecessor, Yamaoka composed new songs for the soundtrack, as well. There are someiconic features that help set the tone ofSilent Hill 2, and Yamaoka’s compositions are a major aspect of what helps bring the story to life.
Composer Akira Yamaoka is Bringing More Music to the Silent Hill 2 Remake
Yamaoka further stated that this rework ofSIlent Hill 2’s soundtrack is a reflection of how his compositions have evolved in the two decades since he worked on the original game. Remaking the songs on the game’s original soundtrack is exciting enough, but the brand-new tracks will be even more intriguing to hear for the first time. As a blend of the past and his current methods of composition, Yamaoka stated that this approach toSilent Hill 2’s soundtrack has been a great challenge. Despite the initial skepticism surroundingBloober Team’s approach toSilent HIll 2, having Yamaoka back on board is a promising sign.
Silent Hill 2will launch on October 8.
TheSilent Hillfranchise has struggled to reach the same highs of the original games, but Bloober Team’s remake can hopefully change that. There are rumors thatKonami is planning moreSilent Hillgames, and theSilent Hill 2remake being a success could help reignite interest in the franchise. Since the game is such a beloved horror title, the concern surrounding theSilent Hill 2remake is understandable, but Yamaoka being in charge of the soundtrack could help keep the essence of the original alive and well.
