Benny Smiles - Hotline Miami Theme [Hotline Miami 2 OST]

[@superman_rombust1354]

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]

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]

And this sonw fucking worked

[@Kamenb1801]

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

[@kamilmalazdra233]

Flamenwerfer

[@raying2878]

without this soundtrack, i would never complete the mission lol

[@gravity3501]

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

[@MaycolDRoger]

Wait what? Beard and his crew was literally doing an special mission on the beaches of miami

[@skilltissue1]

​@@MaycolDRogerbeaches of hawai

[@MaycolDRoger]

@@skilltissue1 WHAT

[@MaycolDRoger]

@@skilltissue1 Oh thats true

[@Zmlg7]

The name of level is strong hold😉

[@bsherman8236]

Really feels like saving the world

[@BennySmilesMusic]

B Sherman one track at a time

[@solaireofastora6173]

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

[@Dummiest_bit]

From the communists ofc

[@bloodborne5230]

Saving the world from russians!

[@VionTuran12]

@bennysmilesmusic this song is so amazing. I wanted to ask if you had some inspiration from super Mario 64s water level music?

[@TheArckaneMen]

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]

That is extremely excellent to hear

[@DavidKirwanirl]

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

[@vicecity8697]

So you are living out my personal fantasy?

[@BennySmilesMusic]

You know it

[@mfcx333]

@@DavidKirwanirl qoque mask

[@Tony-df8et]

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

[@BennySmilesMusic]

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

[@dryeraseboredom3645]

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

[@mr.andrew7820]

What about Evan?

[@-TsukasaFan]

​@@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.

[@someoneig676]

​​​​​@@-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

[@Explosivepancake]

​@@-TsukasaFanhe kills a guy on the first level you play as him out of rage but immediately regrets it

[@Gamingcat78]

@@-TsukasaFan Evan beats up people because they attack him, like on the subway

[@alexandercatz5214]

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

[@back8056]

@@HollisofUC Me too!

[@zombie2982]

Oh hey cat man, fancy seeing you here

[@alexandercatz5214]

@@zombie2982 ahh a cultured viewer i see.

[@zombie2982]

@@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]

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

[@adm8995]

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

[@BennySmilesMusic]

That’s awesome, thank you!

[@yol_n]

Does this fit as a synth song?

[@kerdnerl]

@@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

[@diosdadolumbi3425]

This does put a benny smile on my face

[@OlathianDrunkard]

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]

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

[@OlathianDrunkard]

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

[@MEDDACCOUNT]

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

[@BennySmilesMusic]

Thank you!

[@AFGuidesHD]

beautiful

[@karakoch01]

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

[@ActuallyNotARobot]

Hotline Miami 2 Full Gameplay When?

[@AFGuidesHD]

@@ActuallyNotARobot sometime this century perhaps

[@suspiciousobscurity9886]

This song gives me hope in times of uncertainty

[@mannypardo1080]

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

[@BennySmilesMusic]

Thanks Manny, I’m glad you dig it!

[@koilio3210]

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

[@Ovandal]

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

[@PopCultureFan_]

@@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_]

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.

[@tacticalspatula6349]

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

[@BennySmilesMusic]

tactical spatula Thanks Mr. Spatula

[@Rad-Dude63andathird]

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]

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

[@Pusrot]

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

[@barrybuise9103]

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

[@UbiDoobyBanooby]

Hot damn. Gotta try this.

[@GhostsGraveYT]

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

[@yoozy1]

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

[@Scrungoid]

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]

Thanks so much! Really glad you dig it

[@AlsatianKnight]

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!

[@BrennenKendall]

Thanks!

[@SyrlcalNet]

bro defo started levitating at then end while making this

[@BennySmilesMusic]

For real, had to strap myself into my seat

[@wraith_2309]

This song is the embodiment of "You can do this, you're capable of doing anything". Beautiful.

[@clayconger]

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

[@yucandui]

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]

Ya te ví Yucan.

[@yucandui]

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

[@yucandui]

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

[@DarkShiningF]

@@yucandui muy sigma

[@Kelserran]

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

[@BennySmilesMusic]

Preach!

[@elquebautizagaming3872]

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

[@frankperry8031]

+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]

That's very kind of you, thanks!

[@sgt.pepper253]

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]

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

[@twenttii]

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

[@BennySmilesMusic]

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

[@twenttii]

@@BennySmilesMusic thank you benny

[@143__rd3]

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

[@BennySmilesMusic]

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

[@clay___]

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

[@BennySmilesMusic]

That's awesome

[@obi-wankenobi1045]

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

[@fallenmarker9214]

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

[@adolfgaming1761]

Clay Monhoff No..

[@herusolares5320]

You know what they say about good times...

[@berzerker689]

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

[@hinaji_]

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

[@BennySmilesMusic]

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

[@slurpfung906]

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]

Glad to be of service

[@frezingcrazy]

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

[@Dungeonofman]

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

[@BennySmilesMusic]

Are you serious? If true, best listening story ever

[@Dungeonofman]

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

[@Ze33roX]

W

[@mender1897]

*W*

[@oleglory1111]

W

[@Hypixi]

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.

[@BanditScorpion]

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

[@BennySmilesMusic]

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

[@LBrivet]

The perfect song to go for a run while I pretend I'm carrying a heavy flamethrower with me.

[@Moister356]

The drums have so much energy, incredible!

[@BennySmilesMusic]

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

[@When-y3x]

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

[@I-mour]

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.

[@youdeadmeat1987]

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_Witchy]

Moral: Don't do that driving.

[@ange1playzgamez]

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

[@LiamGames200]

IF YOU CLICK YOU WILL COME

[@surrealtastic]

​@@ange1playzgamezand soviets

[@redactedgamersgd1788]

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

[@theprocrastinator12]

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

[@schishne7546]

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

[@Luka2000_]

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

[@yoozy1]

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

[@BennySmilesMusic]

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

[@noobgamersland6969]

this and deep cover are the theme songs of my day .. this is in the morning when I start the day and deep cover is when I end the day lmao

[@monkebalsalm5618]

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]

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

[@danielcantiego9374]

This song feels like its tickling my happy neurons

[@fenrir9398]

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]

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

[@Estigfend4367]

This song makes me feel like I’m gonna make it in life

[@최수빈-p5u]

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!

[@bruhmastro420]

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

[@BennySmilesMusic]

Thanks so much, the support really means a lot

[@vetvietnam]

bro i fw you so hard for yo pfp

[@mattpresley6464]

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.

[@BennySmilesMusic]

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!

[@mattpresley6464]

@@BennySmilesMusic wow, I can’t believe you got back to me! Still replying to comments after 9 years is awesome. Thank you Benny! 🙏🏻

[@homtherobot]

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

[@unironiccloudshrug340]

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

[@IDontKnowGamers]

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!

[@lean4470]

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

[@samgomez9942]

Such a beatiful song, feels so different from everything else in Hotline Miami but fits perfectly all the same. Thank you for the music

[@SkateboardCaes]

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]

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

[@SkateboardCaes]

@@BennySmilesMusic John Deere, baby.

[@BennySmilesMusic]

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

[@mantidream8179]

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

[@waterman7082]

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.

[@bishop619]

I've pretty much listened to this song every day for the last 2 years. Don't think I could do that with any other song and not get bored

[@gusheeee]

one of my fav songs in the game lol

[@theangelcuesta]

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

[@fingersniff5520]

We love you benny. Keep on smiling.

[@mr.radical7524]

one of the best electronic/synthwave songs of all time

[@apollosyne3742]

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

[@BennySmilesMusic]

Thank you for listening!

[@goncaloguimaraes4185]

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

[@Ulterane]

Just the most awesome song I ever heard ! :)

[@BennySmilesMusic]

That's awesome to hear, thank you!

[@levig6375]

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!

[@chillyroom8159]

Memories

[@Gunflame]

This is one of my top three favorite songs of all time. ALL TIME. Been at the top of my On Repeat playlist for the past 3 years straight.

[@le_gaouri]

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 !

[@ethyrin9751]

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.

[@EinNamenloser]

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

[@hourglasspop]

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

[@JillLulamoon]

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

[@BennySmilesMusic]

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

[@SRGIProductions]

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.

[@gravynavy516]

This song fits the level so well

[@BennySmilesMusic]

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

[@gravynavy516]

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

[@BennySmilesMusic]

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

[@gravynavy516]

@@BennySmilesMusic that's crazy

[@gravynavy516]

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

[@coax47]

This will forever be a mark on human society... i message of familiarity and nostalgia but also simultaneously... change...

[@ReckoningGD]

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.

[@MALITH666]

Dont worry, its on the house. We're fans after all.

[@alibensacrifice]

Why is it so beautiful? 😌

[@BennySmilesMusic]

Nobody knows

[@kanirudh4249]

Thank you Benny, for giving us this piece of art

[@Mesquitelodge442]

I'm really late getting into hotline miami and the music is some of the best I've heard and this is one of them! Hope you're doing well man

[@hypergreedgaming9590]

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

[@misha5700]

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 :)

[@DavidKirwanirl]

What a tune.

[@joaonoronha1631]

what incredible music it heals the soul thanks man

[@BennySmilesMusic]

That’s awesome Joao, thank you for your kind words!

[@fitzel5641]

The only song in the game that, as soon as i heard it, made me go look for it on yt. amazing music

[@hammerlos6723]

One of the best EDM track in my heart

[@Gnomerzy]

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

[@yahzee1215]

This song feels so triumphant and celebratory

[@jojojoji579]

exactly

[@BigDogBandit]

A rough, powerful roll. Like I'm riding a 4 wheeler out of a cave, or trudging through a sea of bodies, and the light of the entrance shines through. That good shit.

[@ToastyDaEngi]

How does this guy create such masterpieces?

[@lepervdesolaire9691]

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

[@locke_xp]

Definitely my favorite track in the whole Hotline Miami franchise

[@prolixin]

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

[@BennySmilesMusic]

Please SUBSCRIBE to learn how I composed and produced this track! And SUPPORT on Patreon if you like what I do: patreon.com/bennysmiles

[@SemperFi777]

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