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Meh they ruined it since SH4 so I'm getting pretty used to mediocre Silent Hill games.
But good choice for a composer substitute. I'm eager to see Yamaoka San's next project though. If this was the perfect world he'd be making music for Del Torro's INsane.
But good choice for a composer substitute. I'm eager to see Yamaoka San's next project though. If this was the perfect world he'd be making music for Del Torro's INsane.
I don't want to bitch about it, and the music really seems pretty well written and all, but...
...For a first sample of what we can expect, that's not of the same caliber as what Yamaoka accomplished. Not that I expected it to be.
...For a first sample of what we can expect, that's not of the same caliber as what Yamaoka accomplished. Not that I expected it to be.
Bittching commence:
OMG they're ruining the seires!!!!!! GRRR, how dare they make another silent hill game. Everything is ruined now.
this is the most horrible thing to happen, it makes me feel like i have to feed off the souls of orphaned African Children who is dying of starvation in a war-torn country. Thats the only way to make this better.
OMG they're ruining the seires!!!!!! GRRR, how dare they make another silent hill game. Everything is ruined now.
this is the most horrible thing to happen, it makes me feel like i have to feed off the souls of orphaned African Children who is dying of starvation in a war-torn country. Thats the only way to make this better.
Uh, actually this music is doing a pretty good job of being Silent Hill I think. The mandolin is a nice homage, and it has some cool deep bass tonage with some subtle edge to it. A bit more rhythmic than most of Yamaoka's work was, making it sound more like Metal Gear at parts, but it's still pretty solid. There could be harsher tracks for more intense areas of the game too, just a sample here.
Tentatively interested in this game... it can't be worse than Homecoming... I think.
Tentatively interested in this game... it can't be worse than Homecoming... I think.
I like it. It's got that Danse Macabre feel that Licht likes using for Dexter. I'll be honest, Yamaoka pretty much phoned it in for the last few games and while Shattered Memories was a return to form for me, he pretty much wore his influences on his sleeve (Lives Wasted Away reminds me of Radiohead, while the Always On My Mind cover was edging towards Portishead).
So redundantly complain all you want. Suck it up even. Licht's a decent choice and I'm enjoying the dark playful nature he's going for. I'd rather something new than someone aping Yamaoka to the point of parody.
So redundantly complain all you want. Suck it up even. Licht's a decent choice and I'm enjoying the dark playful nature he's going for. I'd rather something new than someone aping Yamaoka to the point of parody.
I liked the first half or so of the track but somewhere just before the minute mark the track began to sound more like an MGS stealth section bgm. I'm open minded about pretty much every SH that comes my way but it remains to be seen if this soundtrack becomes as memorable as Yamaoka's (say what you will about 4 but the tunes were great).
Even though it doesn't sound too much like Yamaoka's, I like it. It's another different vibe.
Color me interested in the game :)
Color me interested in the game :)
yes guys, SH2 was great, but let's face it. Never EVER we're going to get s SH as good as 2. In the meantime while you keep dreaming, I'm going to build some hype and wait for this title.
After hearing the music my first tought was MY BODY IS READY.
So bring it on Konami.
After hearing the music my first tought was MY BODY IS READY.
So bring it on Konami.
I completely disagree with the bulk of the comments so far. Licht is a great choice. The original Silent Hill had this vague Spanish flavor to the music, and this sample seems to capture it.
I think it's a great fit. I don't get the bitching, and I *loved* Yamaoka's work.
I think it's a great fit. I don't get the bitching, and I *loved* Yamaoka's work.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0aKOqvcKbI
someone give the guy that scored goldeneye, timesplitters and second sight a job
someone give the guy that scored goldeneye, timesplitters and second sight a job
There are more people bitching about fans bitching here than there is -actual- fan bitching... by far.
As someone who just finished replaying Silent Hill 2, the music is still fresh in my mind. And though no two musicians (debatable) have the same sounds. Licht captures that industrial, pounding, sound of Silent Hill 2. I am really super excited for the game.
I think it's good, it feels different for sure. I'll have to hear more of the OST, but so far it's not terrible by any means.
I've only recently started watching Dexter and love that eerie quality of the music in the show. Don't get me wrong, Yamaoka is one of my all time favourite composers (I have a heck of a lot of his themes on my mp3 player) but I do think Licht is a good choice for Silent Hill.
Now I'm just praying that the game will be any good.
Now I'm just praying that the game will be any good.
Admittedly, I'm not a long-time fan of the Silent Hill series, so I can't comment on whether this is true to form or not. However, I can't say that I really just love this track.
In my mind, this track would be perfectly suited for a stealth espionage game. That's more the vibe that I get from it.
In my mind, this track would be perfectly suited for a stealth espionage game. That's more the vibe that I get from it.
As far as I'm concerned, it's a good thing that Licht isn't trying to be Yamaoka with this score. He would fail, miserably. Instead, he's adding his own flavour to it, which is exactly what he should do.
It'll probably be a brilliant game for those of us who like horror. I guess that's all we can really hope for.
I think it's sounding pretty good, although I have to admit it doesn't have the feel I would get from previous Silent Hill music. I can't word it well, but Yamaoka's SH OST felt lonely, creepy, melancholic and full of regret all at the same time, and it worked damn well for what the series went for.
Anyways we have to wait and see. While a lot of people complain of recent SH games, I think Shattered Memories was a great comeback from what Homecoming and The Room did (disappoint a lot of people) so you never know, maybe this new addition to the franchise will be good.
Anyways we have to wait and see. While a lot of people complain of recent SH games, I think Shattered Memories was a great comeback from what Homecoming and The Room did (disappoint a lot of people) so you never know, maybe this new addition to the franchise will be good.
You know what? This isn't too bad. Obviously it's not as good as Yamaoka and nothing ever will be that good. But this in particular is a more-than-acceptable substitute.
But it is only one song. We need to hear what the music and ambiance is like in hell-world and whatnot. That's the true test.
But it is only one song. We need to hear what the music and ambiance is like in hell-world and whatnot. That's the true test.
dont hate it, but i cant say im really crazy about it. I'm a huge Dexter fan, and i think Licht's music is perfect for it because it's dark but its also a little quirky, just like the character. Silent Hill should not be quirky though. I'll wait to play the game before I judge though.
Meanwhile, I'll keep dreaming that someday there'll be a Silent Hill game that is scored by Johnny Greenwood of Radiohead.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5LT9X9F-YM
seriously how silent hill is that song?
Meanwhile, I'll keep dreaming that someday there'll be a Silent Hill game that is scored by Johnny Greenwood of Radiohead.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5LT9X9F-YM
seriously how silent hill is that song?
I agree with Jim. When I heard Licht was doing the soundtrack the Silent Hill fanboy inside of me squealed with glee. I really dig the track and think he's spot on with the music. The Blood Theme on Dexter is a great example of Licht's ability to craft a beautiful/creepy/haunting melody. silent Hill has always featured these types of melodies contrasted against the industrial noise of the nightmare world. I'm optimistic about the new game for now... but I'm always optimistic about a new SH game.
It's ok, imo.
I think it sounds a little too generic, but I'll have to wait and hear the nightmare music.
I do like how he implemented some of the first Silent Hill's theme into it, very nostalgic.
I think it sounds a little too generic, but I'll have to wait and hear the nightmare music.
I do like how he implemented some of the first Silent Hill's theme into it, very nostalgic.
I've loved every silent hill except maybe shattered memories but that was only because the controls were busted for me. Downpour I am completely digging so far this little snippet of music for me is heading in the right direction. People can hate all they want on Silent Hill, i on the other hand will always love each and every single game that is put out and yes that includes Silent Hill The Room and Silent Hill Homecoming.
Despite a couple of audio callbacks, it doesn't immediately strike me as the signature SH "sound". It's not bad, it just reminds me of the scores to TV thrillers. (A little Harry Gregson-Williams on Domino)
But this track feels like it should be playing over a cutscene. I'm more interested in hearing what the music sounds like when the horror starts. THAT'S where it'll work or not.
But this track feels like it should be playing over a cutscene. I'm more interested in hearing what the music sounds like when the horror starts. THAT'S where it'll work or not.
Problem is, without any actual gameplay to give this song context, it's really hard to tell how well it's going to fit.
That said, it's certainly different but it still has that essential Silent Hill flavor. I'm optimistic.
That said, it's certainly different but it still has that essential Silent Hill flavor. I'm optimistic.
Seems alright, no better or worse than we'd get if it was stil Yamaoka (who, frankly, has gotten incredibly reptitive and formulaic over the years - it's a good formula, but a formula nonetheless).
Pretty good but it sounded like it was going to pick up a bit but never did. You can be eerie and still pick up the beat a bit.
I'm of the opinion that its rather a rather good substitute to the greatness of Yamaoka's work but it needs a more discordant feel to be truly silent hill music. I want to feel absolutely fucking miserable when i listen to it. If I'm not bleeding despair from my ears its not good enough.
I know someone who's working on this Silent Hill title at Vatra games. I think they've made a great choice choosing Licht as the composer for the title. This sounds like it will fit with the vibe and tone of Silent Hill pretty darn well.
Ehhh....Well, nobody's gonna be able to totally surpass/replace Yamaoka. But I'm really pleasantly suprised. I was expecting it to be a LOT worse. I don't exactly like how it got in the middle, but I think it could be wayyy worse than Licht. In the end, what matters is that the game as a whole is good. :]
I think most of everyone's problem is not so much that he's not as good as Yamaoka, but that he's NOT Yamaoka. I thought it was great.
In an alternate reality, I would love this game more if it wasn't called Silent Hill. Nobody likes extreme change, that is human nature afterall.
However this is just one track, albeit well written one. We have yet to hear what this guy has scored for the much "darker" parts of the game...that is were usually this gaming series shines...so for now we'll see and try to keep an open mind.
However this is just one track, albeit well written one. We have yet to hear what this guy has scored for the much "darker" parts of the game...that is were usually this gaming series shines...so for now we'll see and try to keep an open mind.
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