ReMix: Silent Hill 2 'There Was A Hole Here'

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Silent Hill 2

The Wingless wanted me to credit this as an XBOX ReMix, and it would be our first, but Silent Hill 2 was already associated with the PS2 in our database. So I figured I'd at least mention it . . . uhh . . . this is an XBOX ReMix! Just ignore that 'Playstation 2' up there, it's only your imagination :) Melancholy, piano-centric arrangement, with a very nice brush kit on drums and some excellent panning on the piano - don't know what piano patch J.A. uses, but it's a good one. String pads are nice too - the solo cello is exposed, and is not of the calibre that the piano is in terms of quality (with the strings, it's often the vibrato that's a problem), but it's a nice addition compositionally. There's some interesting key changes and things fluctuate from sort of a late-night murder mystery feel (i.e. spooky and reserved) to more frantic "someone . . . something, is chasin' my ass". Dig the pitch bend on the choir sample as well (reminds me of the intro to Beetlejuice, which is still one of Elfman's finest achievements and would make a kickass marching band opener) Atmospheric stuff from The Wingless, evocative of the gruesome and ominous aura Konami consistently injects into the SH series with the capable help of Akira Yamaoka.

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Discussion: Latest 15 comments/reviews; view the complete thread or post your own.
Great job, sounds great.

- martinstatic on July 29, 2009
Takes my breath away when l listen to this. You never seem to disappoint:razz:
Good work.

- metalsnakejuice on May 25, 2009
Some nice details keep this from being too empty, like the choir pitchbend and the cell counter melody, as well as the several keychanges. It's interesting how just the modulation changes the mood in not-so subtle ways, but the fact that it is almost all about the piano keep the intimate mood. What this sounds like is an excellent soundtrack to a very serious conversation. As the conversation progresses, there is tension, but moments of respite as well. Very subtle work, but it is both grandiose and immediate.
I initially thought this one was a little bland, but looking closer, there's a lot more to it. Give this one a few listens.

- OA on March 18, 2009
The piano arrangement is really lovely. But I can't get over all the accompanying parts, wishing there were less of them or that they were better sounding. Plus I wish the piano sounded better. Obviously that would sound better live, and I've already experienced a touch of that what with the Youtube video(s) out that play this ReMix on the piano! IMO, this is only the start of what could be a masterpiece.

- Audity on March 30, 2007
To be honest, I haven't heard the original version of this song, and right now, I don't really mind. This piece is beautifully done (although I do admit I love pure instrumental sounds a lot more than what a reasonable amount would be) and it does remind me of the Silent Hill series in general, a sort of strange, empty feeling, but this one seems a lot more prettier, a bit less scary.
Not like that's a bad thing, but I suppose the chords aren't really so scary, somehow. I like this piece, it's nice to work to, it's not too interruptive to trains of thought, as other music can be.

- tabular on September 11, 2005
I can't sleep...and here I am in the review forums for some reason.
So anyway, this is the remix I've been listening to tonight. I really love the True theme, along with just about every other song from the Silent Hill series...but this is by far my favorite.
That being said, this mix really does capture the soul from the events transpiring when that song was playing in the video game. I know this mix is a bit old now, and some things that were alright when it first came out come off a little more dated and cheesy (the choir just a bit, and the really simple drums)...But a lot can be said about keeping everything really simple in terms of focusing on what's the most important, which in this case, is the piano..(and even though the sample seems really bare bones, it still comes off as rather realistic)
The way the other instruments accompany it is just right as well...And I love the key changes, and the silent pauses between new phrases in the song.
But my favorite part of this song is most definately the very ending from 4:00 on...and especially the notes at 4:15, 4:25, and 4:33 (and here I wish this chord progression could have been drawn out just a little more somehow...but ah well)
Anyway, maybe now I can rest. heheh

- Monobrow on September 11, 2005
I absolutly love this song. It's so pretty and I love the pacing. How in some parts it sounds almost sad and others it sounds happy and hopeful. I was also going to comment on another one of your songs which I have heard before but can not find on here. It's called "In the Dollhouse". It's such a beautiful remix of "Not Tomorrow" from Silent Hill 1. Do you have it posted anywhere. It is really difficult to find.

- DrOpDeAdFrEdCuTiE on September 8, 2005
Silent Hill music is awesome and this is a pretty good remix. Its just sad that the strings, drums & choir volumes are to low, mabye just do a quick remaster on that and update? Eather way its a good listen

- ILLiterate on June 28, 2005
I liked this one a lot. The piano "soloing" and the overall atmosphere was very beautiful. I'd give the song 8 points out of 10. If the instruments sounded a bit more real, this would deserve 9 points. The strings, especially, sounded too "MIDI" for me. A little reverb wouldn't hurt.
Nevertheless, GREAT JOB.

- Homunculus on October 5, 2004
This is a remix of the track "True" from the SH2 OST, track 24.
This remix is not too terribly unlike the original. Wingless adds some piano
embelishment and strings that were not in the original. The soft choral
sounds also are not found in the original.
I *heart* the SH2 ost.

- m68030 on August 19, 2003
i really like this remix too. What is the original called tho? I would like to hear what that sounds like.

- premiumg on August 19, 2003
Although I have never played Silent Hill 2, I have listened to the soundtrack many, many times, and am a big fan of the original version of this song.
I was excited when I first downloaded this. Probably my favorite overall remixer on the site doing one of my favorite pieces from a game with great music? It's a can't miss situation. As always, The Wingless didn't disappoint. I'm not sure whether I like it better than the original version, but it's still an excellent remix. Nice and relaxing.
Second class recommendation.

- fadeaway on July 27, 2003
The variation of the piano sounds so much cooler to me now that I compare pieces. I like the extension by itself when used in this mix, but I think the strings in the original compliment the original piano to make it sound better. But if I whistle just the piano, I like it better when this version's is whistled.
As for the rest, just nice to listen to. No ear grating, don't remember any wrong notes (haven't listened to this recently actually), and might encourage you to get the game! Or listen to it's other music, and the wingless's other music. Because you must!

- AnotherOneBitesTheDust on October 30, 2002
This ReMix has some interesting variations an a theme, but too often it's just that and not more. It just cribs a little too heavily from the original for my liking. It does also repeat itself for a little too long.
On the upside, the production is excellent. Still very similar to the original, but just a little more of everything. Slightly softer and slower, it seems less tense - this is the theme as James looks back from a few years in the future; not the original where the pain was [i]right there[/i]. The drums seem perfectly in place to me. I agree with Wingless that had they been any further forward it would have detracted from what he was trying to accomplish.

- risingson77 on September 4, 2002
Truly great mix. True is one of my favorite SH2 songs, and this was done superbly. One thing that threw me off is that I kept expecting the main part of the song to kick in at :26, :37, or :50. That didn't take away from the song at all, it just kept me on my toes. ^^

- AlwaysAlone on August 23, 2002

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