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With the upcoming release of the Silent Hill movie
(based on the popular horror videogame series by the same
name), we decided to cover the music that made such an impact
on the mood of the games. Composed by Sound Director/Sound
Producer and Music Composer Akira Yamaoka, the music for the
Silent Hill series has been unique and shown an evolution
from dark soundscapes to a more techno influenced experience.
While, at the time of this write-up, there is no official
confirmation, all signs point to the fact that Akira Yamaoka's
music will play a pivotal role in the film. Considering that
the 30 second teaser featured Never Forgive Me, Never Forget
Me from Silent Hill 3
and Dead End from the original Silent Hill and
the full trailer featured Promise (Reprise) from Silent
Hill 2 and the original theme, I wonder how present his
work will be.
How much of the soundtrack will feature old music and how
much of it will be new still remains a mystery, but if the
trailer is any indication, it looks to be collaborative, with
symphonic elements and an infusion of already established
music.
To give those unfamiliar with the music from the series,
we'd like to offer the following reviews of the original soundtracks.
Some are only available through import (or through the likes
of eBay as they're no long in print), while others made it
to the North American market.
Silent Hill
Original Soundtrack - Released in 1999 by King Records
(the Japanese company), this original soundtrack is apparently
no longer in print.
Silent Hill
2 Original Soundtrack - Released in 2001 by Konami Music
Entertainment, Inc., this original soundtrack is apparently
no longer in print.
Silent Hill
3 Original Soundtrack - Released in 2003 by Konami Music
Entertainment, Inc., this original soundtrack is apparently
no longer in print. Oddly enough, the same soundtrack (except
for one track) was packed in with the North American release
of the title.
Silent Hill
4: The Room Original Soundtrack - Released in 2004 by
Konami Music Entertainment, Inc., this original soundtrack
is still available (as far as we know). The odd thing is,
though, that the Japanese version of this soundtrack is noticeably
different than the Limited Soundtrack given away with the
North American game as a pre-order bonus.
Links
Akira
Yamaoka's Profile (Japanese)
Official
Movie Site
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