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.

@micropocari1604

8 ай бұрын

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.

@The_Courier1998

6 ай бұрын

And this sonw fucking worked

@Kamenb1801

4 ай бұрын

Also most of his themes have a lighter tone, given the Beard doesn't enjoy guns and violence.

What a track. Perfect for those who have thick skin.

@BennySmilesMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Manny, I’m glad you dig it!

@koilio3210

3 жыл бұрын

@@BennySmilesMusic actual chad for replying to a month year old comment for a 5 yr old song

@Ovandal

3 жыл бұрын

some people gain thick skin, you manny? you were born with it.

@PopCultureFan_

2 жыл бұрын

@@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

@PopCultureFan_

2 жыл бұрын

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.

Isn't it kind of ironic how song named litterally "Hotline Miami Theme" is one of 3 levels in the game that doesn't happen in Miami

I drive down Miami with this song playing, mostly at night because I work late shift, lemme tell you how you captured perfectly a Miami vibe in a song

@BennySmilesMusic

8 жыл бұрын

That is extremely excellent to hear

@DavidKirwanirl

3 жыл бұрын

Do you wear a chicken mask while you drive? :P

@vicecity8697

3 жыл бұрын

So you are living out my personal fantasy?

@BennySmilesMusic

3 жыл бұрын

You know it

@mfcx3438

3 жыл бұрын

@@DavidKirwanirl qoque mask

Really feels like saving the world

@BennySmilesMusic

4 жыл бұрын

B Sherman one track at a time

@solaireofastora6173

Ай бұрын

I’m telling you for a fact… we are not

@Dummiest_bit

Ай бұрын

From the communists ofc

@bloodborne5230

22 күн бұрын

Saving the world from russians!

How can I rage when this song plays in the background? This is one of the best songs in the game!

@BennySmilesMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Oh I’m sure you can dig some up from somewhere

You monster! Almost four years later and I still keep coming back to this song. You've created a masterpiece and a curse.

@back8056

3 жыл бұрын

@@HollisofUC Me too!

@zombie2982

3 жыл бұрын

Oh hey cat man, fancy seeing you here

@alexandercatz5214

3 жыл бұрын

@@zombie2982 ahh a cultured viewer i see.

@zombie2982

3 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@JillLulamoon

3 жыл бұрын

I think it's one if the best tbh. Love Stronghold, really fun level to speed run

Walked out of court after I divorced my wife BLASTING this trac !!!!!!

@BennySmilesMusic

2 жыл бұрын

Are you serious? If true, best listening story ever

@Dungeonofman

2 жыл бұрын

Yes sir I got CUSTODY!!!!!!!

@Ze33roX

Жыл бұрын

W

@mender1897

Жыл бұрын

*W*

@oleglory1111

Жыл бұрын

W

Beard's levels were the only ones where I felt I was playing the hero.

@mr.andrew7820

4 ай бұрын

What about Evan?

It’s been over 5 years and I’m still not able to find a better synth song. Masterpiece.

@BennySmilesMusic

3 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome, thank you!

@yol_n

Жыл бұрын

Does this fit as a synth song?

@kerdnerl

Жыл бұрын

@@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

"Stronghold" is my favourite scene just for this music. Keep up the great work, Benny!

@BennySmilesMusic

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

"Things never turn the way you expect them to." "..."

@BennySmilesMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Preach!

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.

@BennySmilesMusic

4 жыл бұрын

That’s about as rad a comment as one could get. Thanks Birdie, that’s so cool

@OlathianDrunkard

4 жыл бұрын

@@BennySmilesMusic Thank you for this amazing music, Benny. :^)

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

@Delightfully_Bitchy

Жыл бұрын

Moral: Don't do that driving.

@ange1playzgamez

Жыл бұрын

Yea it’s totally how my summers are, full of gore,guns, and synthwave

@willgaming200

7 ай бұрын

IF YOU CLICK YOU WILL COME

@AHandele3546

6 ай бұрын

​@@ange1playzgamezand soviets

@redactedgamersgd1788

6 ай бұрын

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

One of the best tracks in the game. Can't help but hum along everytime I hear it.

@BennySmilesMusic

3 жыл бұрын

tactical spatula Thanks Mr. Spatula

beautiful

@Pritcle

10 ай бұрын

Yes absolutely. One of the only songs I do not tired of listening while trying to get an S rank.

@ActuallyNotARobot

2 ай бұрын

Hotline Miami 2 Full Gameplay When?

@AFGuidesHD

2 ай бұрын

@@ActuallyNotARobot sometime this century perhaps

This song makes me feel like everything is righting my life. You know that feeling, right?

@BennySmilesMusic

8 жыл бұрын

That's awesome

@obi-wankenobi1045

7 жыл бұрын

Clay Monhoff I know what you mean. Also the atmosphere in that soldier's last mission. The sounds just bring epicness

@fallenmarker9214

7 жыл бұрын

Benny Smiles good job on this track bro I play stronghold just to sit and enjoy the song

@adolfgaming1761

7 жыл бұрын

Clay Monhoff No..

@herusolares5320

6 жыл бұрын

You know what they say about good times...

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.

@BennySmilesMusic

9 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Really glad you dig it

Ironic how the theme thats supposed to capture the essence of Miami, is also played in one of the only levels thats not in miami.

@coastofazure6610

Ай бұрын

Ya te ví Yucan.

@yucandui

Ай бұрын

​@@coastofazure6610 esta es mi outro. Que te parece?

@yucandui

Ай бұрын

​@@coastofazure6610 Esta es mi canción de outro. Que te parece?

My favorite of Hotline Miami 2. You feel warm just by listening to it.

This song is so calm, but makes the sun boil my blood somehow

For me, this song is a comforting reminder that life, even when it gets tough, will never stop being beautiful.

this song reminds me that theres things i should be enjoying instead of crying all day

@BennySmilesMusic

3 жыл бұрын

TwentTii Address the reasons you’re crying, be kind to yourself, and you’ll find you’re enjoying everything more.

@twenttii

3 жыл бұрын

@@BennySmilesMusic thank you benny

This song gives me hope in times of uncertainty

I set this as my alarm in the morning and it makes for an amazing start to the day.

@barrybuise9103

8 жыл бұрын

I did the exact same thing at that time :) Still an amazing song.

@UbiDoobyBanooby

4 жыл бұрын

Hot damn. Gotta try this.

@DPetrified

2 жыл бұрын

how to ruin a song for yourself: make it your alarm

@yoozy1

2 жыл бұрын

better use it to sleep that's what I do, also i use "the man who sold the world" from MGSV, that track is perfect to wake up

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.

@TurtleButter

2 жыл бұрын

I never even thought of it that way, man that's cool

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

My top 3 best Beard songs: 1) Magic Sword - The Way Home 2) El Huervo - Rust 3) Benny Smiles - Hotline Miami theme

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!

I was frustrating with the level, but when i realized this was playing in the background i said "god i love this game"

This track is so good and calm, it helps me sleep, hope im not insulting the artist, cheers

@BennySmilesMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Nah dude, that’s awesome! Happy to guide you to your slumber

This song was the reason why i didn't instantly rage quit after like 100s of tries trying Hard Mode full combo on that level

@BennySmilesMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to be of service

@frezingcrazy

Ай бұрын

Basically the same just 1h ago, but after all, I did it

God, that ending... It's magical.

@I-mour

4 ай бұрын

It’s like I grew wings flew as high as I could and floated among the clouds as the sea is waving on my back… Or at least that’s I feel.

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.

@BennySmilesMusic

3 жыл бұрын

That’s rad, thanks for saying hello. Keep the faith!

Finally getting around to playing Hotline Miami 2 after all these years and this track stood out immediately. Soooo good

Thanks!

+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...

@BennySmilesMusic

8 жыл бұрын

That's very kind of you, thanks!

This does put a benny smile on my face

Props to Benny for hearing/responding to recent comments on a 5 year old video. (You made a damn good song, bro.)

@BennySmilesMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Got them notifications on, don’t I? Thanks for your comment dude. There is no Benny without people to hear it!

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.

one of my fav songs in the game lol

The drums have so much energy, incredible!

@BennySmilesMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Two drums and a cymbal fall down a stairs... badum, tish!

One thing for sure after listening to this countless times: Its wonderfully timeless piece of art

Just bought the HM2 EP on Bandcamp after years of enjoying the tracks for free. Thank you for your great work!

@BennySmilesMusic

5 жыл бұрын

BanditScorpion That is most excellent of you! Thanks for your support, it keeps me doing what I do!

All these years later and this is still one of the best tracks from the game! Benny you truly made an incredible track!

I'm really sad that this beautiful score is not treated as how it was named. This is the theme for the whole series! It deserves more attention!

Best song on the game :)

@theblueeyedboy5324

6 жыл бұрын

there's really no better music that the game gives us, this is a

@LA_MALA_ORDINA

5 жыл бұрын

+Not-Electric Cherry this is a what?

@Ra-kp3un

5 жыл бұрын

@@LA_MALA_ORDINA Roller Mobster(?

@Narukami930

5 жыл бұрын

NARC.

@Narukami930

5 жыл бұрын

DECADE DANCE

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!

@BennySmilesMusic

3 жыл бұрын

monke balsalm dude, that’s so sweet. I really appreciate that, thank you for taking the time to comment and support!

When I heard that song for the first time I instantly fell in love with HM2

one of the best electronic/synthwave songs of all time

I love this with a passion. Good work on you, Benny! Keep up the amazing work!

@BennySmilesMusic

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, the support really means a lot

@vetvietnam

3 ай бұрын

bro i fw you so hard for yo pfp

You made one of the best musics of Hotline Miami, good job! More developers should hire you to make music for their games because this one's badass.

@BennySmilesMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I wholeheartedly agree. Developers, form a queue!

Teacher: We're going to Hawaii Girls: The beaches are so beautiful Boys:

Why is it so beautiful? 😌

@BennySmilesMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Nobody knows

When i am out of a stressful exam

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.

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.

This along with Horse Steppin really capture the Miami Vibe and are just great.

BENNY HELP ME I'M IN LOVE WITH THIS TRACK SINCE 2015

@BennySmilesMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Hinaji I’m afraid it’s terminal. There’s nothing that can be done for you now.

Just heard this while cutting some grass. Holy crap its good!!

This song fits the level so well

@BennySmilesMusic

3 жыл бұрын

GravyNavy thanks man. That username fits the mouth so well!

@gravynavy516

3 жыл бұрын

@@BennySmilesMusic replying to comments after all these years, that's awesome man, you make Great music.

@BennySmilesMusic

3 жыл бұрын

It’s the least I can do - it’s amazing to me that anyone wants to hear this at all!

@gravynavy516

3 жыл бұрын

@@BennySmilesMusic that's crazy

@gravynavy516

11 ай бұрын

​@@BennySmilesMusicstill listening to this 2 years later Brother, thanks for making great music

Such a fantastic track, feels like palm trees, hot weather, and an indescribable sadness made a baby. You've captured Miami

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!

Definitely my favorite track in the whole Hotline Miami franchise

One of the best EDM track in my heart

This is my "putting the janes brand chicken strips into the oven" song

@bigchungus42069

Жыл бұрын

Encapsulates the feeling of excitedly waiting for my chicken strips

@bigchungus42069

Жыл бұрын

Also encapsulates the feeling of eating chicken strips

This is absolutely magnificent! Excellent job!

I keep coming back and listening to the music from the game and this is definitely my favorite of the lot. Thanks man, you did a hell of a job.

Please play this at my funeral in about 50 years

@pier7150

6 жыл бұрын

No problems.

@adolfgaming1761

6 жыл бұрын

Pier thanks

@epicm999

2 жыл бұрын

If we forget, just press R

I've probably listened to this song 100 times during covid. Thank you.

@BennySmilesMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for listening!

This song has been on my playlist for almost 3 years now. So I thank you for this track!

We love you benny. Keep on smiling.

Dude, I love your work this is the best song in the game, I keep coming back to give it a listen. Thanks man

I love this, it fits the atmosphere of the level so well too. Excellent work!

Hands down one of my favorite songs in the game, fits the pace splendidly- Well done Benny m8

Just the most awesome song I ever heard ! :)

@BennySmilesMusic

9 жыл бұрын

That's awesome to hear, thank you!

Anytime I felt the need to mow down greens I have this music in my ears. Thank you for creating this. I’m taking about my lawn by the way.

@BennySmilesMusic

3 жыл бұрын

I looooove hearing where people are listening! Is that a ride on or a push mower?

@SkateboardCaes

3 жыл бұрын

@@BennySmilesMusic John Deere, baby.

@BennySmilesMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Caesar Pacheco oh shit, he’s not messin’ around!

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!

This song feels so triumphant and celebratory

@jojojoji579

2 жыл бұрын

exactly

Such a sunny classic! Can’t help but feel like I’m in an action flick when this is on. Thanks a million for this amazing piece!

@BennySmilesMusic

3 жыл бұрын

My absolute pleasure Jorgee! You can see exactly how I made every element of this track in my deconstruction series here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/q4eTp7WnqrXgmJc.html&lc=UgzKrPrXHQMP6yGSZGt4AaABAg

Still one of my favorites on an already amazing soundtrack. Great job Benny if you see this.

@BennySmilesMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Ruby Kurosawa Hey Ruby, thanks so much! It’s so nice to hear from people who dig the music, I hope you’re doing good

Best track of the whole game, seriously ! I love those vibes, remind me of some jungle 80's chase or something. very exotic, love it !

How does this guy create such masterpieces?

Fresh Fresh 🤘🏻

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.

How can an indie game have so many great tracks man its actually amazing

That's my favorite ringtone. You nailed it good Benny. Thanks a lot 😊

8 years later and this musical legend is still replying to comments.

Thank you Benny, for giving us this piece of art

Bro you did a very good job, this mug sounds legit like the 80's and makes it so authentic.

Really good music. Helps me write some of my more relaxed, less intense moments in my projects.

I'd like this song to be in more things than just Hotline Miami.

Beard's levels were magnificent and masterfully crafted in my opinion, that is why ill never forget this song

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.

amazing bro!!!! I've been looking for this music for days, it's incredible, you're a legend friend, keep it up greetings from Argentina

Congrats on 1 million views 🎉

You sir created a masterpiece in tasty beats. Keep up the awesome work.

Amazing how this song fits both a peaceful walk and taking over an entire enemy camp by yourself

You rock man

@BennySmilesMusic

3 жыл бұрын

No YOU rock, man!

@MrKitKat_

3 жыл бұрын

@@BennySmilesMusic ❤️

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

@BennySmilesMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Oh that is amazing! Brb, gotta google what that weird looking bit means

@LMaudy

3 жыл бұрын

The gulag work never gets hard when we listening to this

@simonconagher6921

3 жыл бұрын

I got a queation: how do you feel playing the game because... you know

@pskuuksses3710

3 жыл бұрын

Балдеж из Владивостока! Присоединяюсь

@YataTheFifteenth

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry mate. Rules. **grabs shotgun**