You can tell Dennaton was really going for something different when they designed beard's levels. They knew they were hard and different, and they wanted to give you some motivation to not give up.
You're right! The map design really fits the more 'military game' theme beard has. The placement of enemies feel more like strategic guard posts. The soundtrack also feels less crazy frantic drug trips like all the other characters have.
@@mr.andrew7820 Evan isn't really working for anything good or evil, he's just writing a book, sure he only kills one man depending on how you play but it's not exactly too heroic to beat up random people for a book you're writing. Beard is an American soldier fighting against the Soviet unions attack on Hawaii, despite the brutality of what he does his goals are far more noble than the goals of most other characters.
@@-TsukasaFanhe also did something for manny to get those favours that we see on the game, maybe he knows manny is the miami mutilator? Richard calls his money dirty and Evan can snap at any moment to kill, furthermore Evan appears on "caught" and the chief mentioned earlier in the level about someone seeing the crimes Manny did
@@BennySmilesMusic What does thick skin have to do with it???. I dig it becuase i heard this awesome song on some guys outro. I have no idea what hotline miami 2 is, apparently some old pixel game tho? meh..lol
I dont have thick skin at all. Ive been bullied all my life, and it actually pisses me off, its not even normal to have thick skin, yoy allowed to cry, even boys. Not good to keep it in.
@@alexandercatz5214 actually I was adding songs to a playlist for something, I just followed a mix and found you. Now it's time to play payday, get on.
@@yol_n absolutely, it's got the Vibes. Trust me, if you have the right vibes it can be synth without having a synth, though idk if this does or not, but it does have the vibes
I listen to this song on hot, Summer days. The constant pushing of the synth in the background, the drowsy lead, and the drums make me feel like the sun just keeps pushing down on me, but I've gotta keep moving in order to finish my work for the day.
This song describes summer perfectly. It's a hot day, you're lying under the sun and calmness bestows on you. You fall asleep suddenly: PRESS R TO RESTART
Honestly to me it describes winter perfectly, blasting this tune and letting the snows hit the floor while looking at the bright neon lights dominating the night skies
I've listened to this track more times than I am willing to admit, there's just something about that I love. Cheers for the track Benny, keep it up man.
man i love this song!! Probably it wasn't conceived for that "Stronghold" level originally, but damn it fits so well in that level! You can feel the hawaiian sun burning you head, you can see the luxurious tourist resorts reduced to military camps and bloody battlegrounds... the jungle... the beaches... the heat... the sound of the machete hitting the flesh... the whistle of the bullets... Good job Benny Smiles! wonderful music!
This dude got to make THE theme song for this series and he made damn well sure it was the best possible theme song. One of my favorite details is how there's that little riff playing through most the song that evokes the feeling of a phone being dialed.
+Benny Smiles This song is so amazing and really fitted well with the setting and atmosphere of the level, and I sorta have to congratulate you on it. It made the level, "Stronghold" so much better, just wanted to give kudos to you...
Been bumpin this song a ton lately, in the middle of the trenches of 7 day work weeks and midnights. Hearing this and smoking a joint or a cigarette after work resets my head for the day. Really feels like "ya know what we're in the shit but we're gonna make it and if not we're gonna die doin somethin and that's better than nothing at all". Gives me hope.
That ending always gives me the chills bro, it just sounds so peaceful and orchestral. Probably one of the best songs of the entire game if I do say so myself.
Coming back a few years later to this song, and its still my fav from the two games. Thank you Benny for making this masterpiece I love it so much haha
Benny, I can't describe how I appreciate your work! It's so optimistic and energizing, not that much music tracks can share this atmosphere. Then when I watched one of your podcasts, I confirmed to myself, that you're a really nice guy. All of your appearance is shining with positive. This is your calling to compose these beautiful pieces into this world. Thank you, Benny!
stronghold is beard's penultimate level. you can already hear the music being more tiring, as the ghost wolves are capturing a stronghold, and they're gonna go home soon.
The soundtrack of HM2 always surprises me, it’s like every song was made to fit the game, and all of them both capture emotions and are amazing to listen to. I’m happy I learned about this song again, good job!
First started listening to this masterpiece in 2020, 4 years ago already. I was going about my final year in school and suddenly came to a screeching holt when lockdown was announced. My future was uncertain and I was unsure of who I was, and what I was going to do with my life. I started to go for long walks and (very briefly) went for morning runs, just around my village to keep me active during the first lockdown. I remember walking around and staring across the fields, with this blasting through my ears in my AirPods. Still listen to it frequently now! One of my all time favourite songs. Thank you Benny, truly an amazing track for me and so many others.
Man, this is so amazing to read! The future will forever be uncertain, which is both terrifying and exciting, depending what kind of mood you’re in 😂 Thanks so much for sharing this!
Absolute banger of a song, and surprisingly makes great ambience when you're either browsing social media, doing homework, or even sleeping. Yes, I fell asleep to this song on repeat, and I regret nothing. Each fuck given separately. Batteries not included.
Although I live in Siberia, this song makes my heart sing, which keeps me warm on cold days. From Russia with Love) Для русских: Это лучше чем эти ваши молчат дома с цоями
Equip a good pair of headphones, raise the volume to a 110 and just fucking float away like on a cloud of pure bliss. Whenever I listen to this song I feel invincible, like an unstoppable force of resolution. All of a sudden I can do anything. Where can I get this soundtrack on flac? I truly need it in my life. Benny, what a masterpiece you've got right here.
Anyone know a good VST for producing sounds like the melody that fades in at 0:54? I'm in love with this tropical-ish "wah"-y synth but I can never quite recreate it. The PSO OST has a lot of similar sounds too
Hey my dude/dudette, I made a series of tutorial videos that show exactly how I made every element of this track. Here’s the one on synths: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-fIWCG3EkFrU.html. Enjoy, and happy music making!
This and Dust are probably my favorite tracks in the game. To me this feels like a cheerful sunrise preparing me for the day ahead while Dust is a calm sunset when everyone settles down and relaxes. I can feel the sun on my skin whenever I listen to these tracks and they fill me with hope. Thank you for making this beautiful piece and I wish you the best.
Always reminds me of practicing drill on the parade deck at parris island, so many years ago. Stressed out, sweat in your eyes, screaming at the top of your lungs, but still trucking on. Dope peice of music!
My absolute pleasure Jorgee! You can see exactly how I made every element of this track in my deconstruction series here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-yS_ESnzRzh4.html&lc=UgzKrPrXHQMP6yGSZGt4AaABAg
Loving this track. It's so calm and dreamy yet there's a certain mysterious feeling to it. Works very well in-game and but also as an independent piece :)
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