Composer Daniel Licht Talks Silent Hill: Downpour, Dexter, and More
The Silent Hill series is one of the few game franchises that is known as much for its music and sound design as it is for its gameplay. Akira Yamaoka’s haunting score is legendary in the gaming world.
Fans of the series know the main theme immediately upon hearing the first notes strummed on the mandolin.
When word came down that Silent Hill’s 8th entry, Downpour, would feature a new composer, long-time fans of the series were more than a little nervous.
Konami handed over musical duties to veteran composer Daniel Licht, known best for his work on the “Dexter” series.
His experimental use of…uncommon percussion on “Dexter” (where real bones were used for some pieces for example) and overall strength of the compositions used there calmed many nerves about Silent Hill’s musical future.
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