Playing Hitman themes on the piano while I wait for Hitman 3

While waiting with bated breath for the release of Hitman 3, I thought I'd have a play with some of the main themes from Hitman 2016 and Hitman 2.
I absolutely love what composer Niels Bye Nielsen has achieved in his soundtrack to the World of Assassination trilogy, especially that delicate blend of simple yet catchy effective motifs with a lot of complex textures and motion that help define the modern era of Hitman games.
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[@p0dde]

Thank you, that was beautiful. Here at IOI we are anxiously awaiting the first reviews, to be released soon, and this is perfect for calming my nerves. I have heard this tune thousands of times, and still your rendition gave me goosebumps!

[@meenashamaly]

You're too kind - glad you enjoyed it! And glad it could help calm your nerves! It helps that Niels wrote such a brilliant score :D I can't even begin to imagine the pressure of waiting for those reviews (but I'm sure they'll be glowing!). All my best to everyone at IOI!

[@PuffedMuffin]

Thank you for all the work you guys put into carefully making your games, I loved all the hitman games and whenever they are announced I'm the first one to pre-order it!

[@Janon743]

Late response but congrats on Hitman 3s reception, tied for the highest rated game in the series and many people consider WOA a trilogy of some of the best stealth titles ever. With Sam Fisher missing and the Snakes retired, 47 carried the torch for stealth games one more time and he delivered. Thank you for such great games and good luck on your 007 game. Square Enix/Eidos should have known better than to give up on you guys so soon, bet they are punching air right now

[@DBK3LL3R]

"No ones untouchable." - Diana Burnwood, The World of Assassination trilogy

[@Jakub552]

Uhm ACTUALLY 🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓 It was Peter Lloyd Burnwood who said it first. Diana heard him saying it and she just repeated it years later 🤓🤓🤓

[@Egypt_Mummy]

I think I would be amazing if you did the tango music from Mendoza

[@meenashamaly]

I definitely enjoy it, so maaaaaybe ... 😉😉😉

[@goppergaming]

This is really nice! How does this channel only have about 407 subscribers? It deserves more! Hitman two literally sounds like the original. Great job on the editing as well!

[@meenashamaly]

Thank you so much for the kind words! So glad you enjoyed it. More subscribers would be nice, eh? I suspect it’s because I don’t post as much as other wonderful creators do, and I don’t know the secrets of the algorithm beast and how to exploit it, lol. And then when I do post, it’s probably too much of a mixed bag, aimed at different audiences, ha! A bit of in depth music technology, a soundtrack cover, a spoken word performance ... I’m all over the shop, for better or for worse!

[@meenashamaly]

Are you looking forward to hearing the new music on Hitman 3? What's your favourite part of the soundtrack so far?

[@mstyle2447]

All parts

[@meenashamaly]

@@mstyle2447 Can't argue with that!

[@Rockyhorse]

You're very talentet, I'm hyped for H3 tho

[@meenashamaly]

@@Rockyhorse appreciate you, thank you! The hype is real.

[@gamershark9017]

Oh my god this is so beautiful its a shame that it has such less amount of views

[@adeebkureemun3503]

Really pleasant, amazing skills.

[@PanMan47]

Still amazing to this day

[@DK-pv8wn]

Awesome!!

[@UberTieGuy]

Diana Sent Me 🫡

[@umutnazli2306]

I can listen this everyday because it's little epic, dramatic and romantic

[@liudmylaolishevych6439]

wow! This amazing!

[@Ace_Larrakin_Productions]

Really beautiful mate.

[@atheri0_n]

That was really beautiful thank you

[@DylanLey]

Beautiful!

[@tomu6859]

Awesome, hype for hitman 3!

[@thejanrodrigo]

Nicely done

[@willbaker1664]

i've seen early access of Dartmoor - the soundtrack to that mission is EPIC

[@meenashamaly]

I have no doubt that it is! That whole mission looks brilliant.

[@rezaazadi6595]

Fantastic 👌👌

[@nadavshemesh1231]

I was listening to your blood money theme video (i think its your oldest one) and after years of enjoying it i suddenly checked your channel and damnnnn i was not disappointed! :) love it

[@meenashamaly]

Ah yes, my Blood Money on Camera Obscura video 🤣 Glad you're enjoying your visit. I wish my life wasn't so hectic, I'd love to be uploading stuff over here every damn week!

[@nadavshemesh1231]

@@meenashamaly I totally get it haha being human comes with limitations 🤣 Well, if not through youtube then i'd love to know what projects you're working on and if i can follow up on your music through those! (assuming those projects are publicly available)

[@tizerk]

Fantastic covers; have you ever thought about doing some Hitman 3 tracks, like Invitation to Dance from Mendoza?

[@meenashamaly]

Thank you! Glad you like them! I’d love to do more, just a matter of dedicating the time to do so at the moment, cause I’m not a full time KZbinr, lol. Maybe I’ll do the tango someday soon!

[@beattherapydotcom]

So dramatic there Meena! ...Now do the theme from The Muppets with the same vibe? 😅💙👍

[@meenashamaly]

You say that like I don't already do it ...

[@beattherapydotcom]

Your next KZbin video... Morose Muppet Theme. With vocals. And costumes. Bring it!! 😅💙👍

[@DalekCaanOfSkaro]

I love this theme, where would I find the originals?

[@meenashamaly]

Thus far, some people had ripped the music from the games and uploaded them to KZbin. I do believe there was some sort of soundtrack release for the first Hitman through Steam, but I have no access to it. The deluxe edition of Hitman 3 includes soundtracks, I believe from all three games, but don't quote me on that. I'm still waiting on the whole progression carryover thing to work before I even dive into H3 and its extras. I don't know if there's gonna be an official soundtrack release for purchase or streaming outside of the Deluxe edition of the game - I do hope so though!

[@the_kings_sergeant4476]

Could you do a tutorial on this? It's really beautiful

[@meenashamaly]

Thank you so much! I’d love to, I just barely have the capacity for videos let alone tutorials. Perhaps one day, but I can’t promise that unfortunately 😅

[@coletont.2314]

Great video, is there a place where I can find the sheet music?

[@meenashamaly]

I haven’t looked, but I also don’t think there are, unless someone’s taken the time to make them!

[@user-mb1eg3xs9r]

I think it is batter than original. Nice

[@meenashamaly]

As much as I disagree, I’m humbled by your compliment - thank you!

[@silviocarusooo2501]

Amazing performance! Do you have sheet music of this video. I would be very thankful if you would like to share.😃

[@meenashamaly]

Thank you for your lovely words! Unfortunately, I barely have the capacity to make these videos usually, let alone sheet music. I’d love to promise some, but I fear my capacity will make that an empty promise 😅

[@deeping9703]

It doesn't compare to the Blood Money soundtrack. Ah, I remember picking up the notes from your video by ear.

[@meenashamaly]

Ah you mean the Blood Money Main Title? Damn, that was so long ago! My first video game piano cover, actually! Glad you were watching, thank you! About the comparison, I definitely have many thoughts on this, largely that comparing the soundtracks from this trilogy and the older Hitman games is an inherently flawed proposition, because the composers are doing two very different things, by design. Even though it's the same central character and premise, there's so much that's different about the games themselves as well as how the music is written and implemented. But maybe that's a conversation for another time, lol.

[@becauseicangaming2479]

Yeah My Favorite is 47 Attacks.

[@HawkeClan69]

Oh my god I need sheet music. At least give us a top-down camera angle.

[@meenashamaly]

Apologies for the extremely late response! I don’t get as much time to do KZbin as I’d like, so unfortunately I don’t often have the capacity to prepare sheet music and all. The top down angle thing is something I’ve considered, maybe one day (no promises)!

[@NewFreedomMC]

Can u do a tutorial on this video? Please 🙏🏻

[@meenashamaly]

I tend not to get the time to do that, unfortunately - playing tutorials and sheet music don’t end up happening, no matter how hard I try to will it!

[@NewFreedomMC]

@@meenashamaly that’s sad I really love that song and there’s no tutorial on yt :/ but still thanks for the answer! 🙏🏻

[@TheElectricCheeseProductions22]

Rad

[@nataliejeffreys5327]

🐟 *whack*

[@IngrownBench812]

This is the video makes me bald and have a barcode on back of my head 640509040147