“Rather than simply writing scary music, I wanted to express loneliness, sadness, anxiety, and the psychological aspects of fear”: We speak to video game horror soundtrack godfather Akira Yamaoka about the legacy of Silent Hill

Akira Yamaoka, the composer behind the soundtracks of the Silent Hill video game series, discussed his approach to creating music for horror games. Yamaoka aimed to convey emotions such as loneliness, sadness, and anxiety, alongside the psychological elements of fear, rather than solely focusing on "scary music." He has been composing for the series since its inception. Originally reported by MusicRadar.