We've heard rumors that the first composer and then director of Konami's Silent Hill games might be leaving Konami. Now Original Sound Version confirms it with the man himself, Akira Yamaoka. He's out the door, they say.
He left after about 16 years of dedicated service. If you ask me, he made Silent Hill what it is. I can't imagine Silent Hill with a different soundtrack. Now, that said, I'd be happy to take over. My score for a fan film, Silent Horror, proves that I can stand toe to toe with Yamaoka on the freaky sh*t. No, seriously. If you're reading, Konami, call me.
As to what Yamaoka's going to do next, I'd guess freelancing. All the Japanese composers want to branch off and create their own studios. If that's the case, he can still be contracted to do more Silent Hill games. Keep an eye on Original Sound Version, as they have an exclusive interview with the composer coming up soon.
Dale North is Destructoid's Editor-In-Chief, a founding editor, and specialist in Japanese gaming. An accomplished musician, Dale was reporting from Japan during the earthquakes of 2011. Luckily, he got the fuck out alive and is home in America now with his wife and beloved corgi, Einstein. Dale is also a co-founder of Destructoid's sister anime site
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11:00 AM on 12.02.2009
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Also, that picture is very appropriate for a man who makes music that sounds like an industrial factory sodomizing another slightly smaller industrial factory.
Anyway, Mr. North, at least I know who to talk to for my musical score whenever I get my Zombie Jesus and George Washington vs. Werewolf Nazis and the ghost of Martin Luther King Jr. movie off the ground.
:(
Try playing Silent Hill 2, or any Silent Hill with the tv on mute and see if you get the same experience from it. For me, music/sound has always been the most important aspect when it comes to setting a mood.
But like Gameboi said, I am pretty sure I will continue to be draw in by Silent Hill.
Looking forward to see what he'll do now though.
its my heart breaking