[Episode 32] This month barSILENCE is discovering the secrets of the fog-laden town of Silent Hill with a carefully curated tribute playlist featuring the haunting and atmospheric soundscapes created by Akira Yamaoka!

The Silent Hill series, known for its psychological horror and unsettling storytelling, is elevated by Yamaoka’s unique blend of dark ambient soundscapes, industrial noise, and trip-hop beats. This fusion creates an unparalleled legacy of unforgettable music that stays with you long after you’ve put the controller down.

It’s time for Halloween in Silent Hill. Grab your flashlight and tune in as we journey into the unknown!

Tracklisting:

00:00:00 - Tears of… (Silent Hill) [Akira Yamaoka]

00:03:08 - Intro: Silent Hill & Akira Yamaoka

00:09:21 - White Noiz (Silent Hill 2) [Akira Yamaoka]

00:10:43 - A World Of Madness (Silent Hill 2) [Akira Yamaoka]

00:12:25 - Null Moon (Silent Hill 2) [Akira Yamaoka]

00:15:14 - True (Silent Hill 2) [Akira Yamaoka]

00:18:21 - Promise (Reprise) (Silent Hill 2) [Akira Yamaoka]

00:20:36 - Prisonic Fairytale (Silent Hill 2) [Akira Yamaoka]

00:22:27 - Heaven's Night (Silent Hill 2) [Akira Yamaoka]

00:24:33 - Alone In The Town (Silent Hill 2) [Akira Yamaoka]

00:26:52 - The Day Of Night (Silent Hill 2) [Akira Yamaoka]

00:29:03 - Lost Carol (Silent Hill 3) [Akira Yamaoka]

00:29:38 - Float Up From Dream (Silent Hill 3) [Akira Yamaoka]

00:30:54 - End of Small Sanctuary (Silent Hill 3) [Akira Yamaoka]

00:32:37 - Please Love Me... Once More (Silent Hill 3) [Akira Yamaoka]

00:36:27 - Breeze - In Monochrome Night (Silent Hill 3) [Akira Yamaoka]

00:39:24 - Never Forgive Me, Never Forget Me (Silent Hill 3) [Akira Yamaoka]

00:41:42 - Memory of the Waters (Silent Hill 3) [Akira Yamaoka]

00:43:26 - A Stray Child (Silent Hill 3) [Akira Yamaoka]

00:49:17 - Nightmarish Waltz (Silent Hill 4: The Room) [Akira Yamaoka]

00:52:22 - Fortunate Sleep - No One Disturb Her Dead (Silent Hill 4: The Room) [Akira Yamaoka]

00:54:18 - Drops Of Shame (Silent Hill 4: The Room) [Akira Yamaoka]

00:57:12 - Silent Circus (Silent Hill 4: The Room) [Akira Yamaoka]

01:00:04 - Fever Chill (Silent Hill 4: The Room) [Akira Yamaoka]

01:02:34 - The Terminal Show (Silent Hill: Homecoming) [Akira Yamaoka]

01:05:23 - Snow Flower (Silent Hill: Homecoming) [Akira Yamaoka]

01:08:05 - Total Invasion (Silent Hill: Homecoming) [Akira Yamaoka]

01:10:17 - Witchcraft (Silent Hill: Homecoming) [Akira Yamaoka]

01:14:08 - The Thing (Silent Hill: Homecoming) [Akira Yamaoka]

01:17:34 - Outro

01:20:35 - Hollow Melodies (Silent Hill 4: Unreleased Tracks) [Akira Yamaoka]

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