THE SECOND | 2021 REMASTER | Hitman 2 Rap

Hitman is a series of games by IO interactive that follows the life of international master assassin, the mysterious Agent 47, as he is contracted by the I.C.A. to take out high profile (usually criminal) targets around the globe... Wait... Haven't I said this before?
Happy new year everyone! I'm busy working on a whole bunch of big projects for the channel this year. There's some really exciting stuff in the works! So I decided to focus January on working on some of the larger projects for Feb/March instead of making a new song. Taking this month to relax and get all the planning and pre-production done for the next couple of months has been a huge relief on my mental health and means you'll get more new videos quicker when it's time to start making them!
Instead I decided, in honour of Hitman 3's release, to revisit my Hitman 2 song. I always loved this song lyrically but it's one of many earlier songs on this channel made before I was working with a professional music producer and I always hated how it sounded. So what better time to have it remastered?
I'm so happy with how this new version sounds vs. the old one and I'm keen to give other older songs the remaster treatment. If this is something you'd like to see then let me know in the comments!
Thanks to oo oxygen for his work making this track shine!
#Hitman #Hitman3 #Agent47
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[@TheStupendium]

LYRICS: VERSE 1 There's a shape in the shadows There’s a chill in the air But he won't let you get rattled You won't know that he’s there There's no way to do battle when you're caught unaware One blink and he'll be gone and you’ll be dead in your chair Or was he even there? Can you even prepare? For a reckoning a second into catching the glare Of a barrel when the bullets already in the air Or the chemicals already have your vision impaired As you try to place the face of that sommelier When you're gonna win the race but find the brakes aren't there On a knife's edge placed between the fumes and the flare That last breath with a glove in your hair He’s a master of disguise He's an artist with a knife. He will catch you by surprise Just a quack and you ignite There's no faster a demise Were you happy with your life? ‘Cause it didn't have the time Left to flash before your eyes CHORUS No one ever recalls the second They first come across 47 Because before you've drawn a breath in 47’s got you on the floor, forgetting If you only could pause a second Can’t stall destiny halt what's meant to be No protection we all get reckoned the Cause of death will be 47 VERSE 2 You can tighten violence By refining the appliance of it Open up your eyes to find the sight of an appliance dropping Right into the bath without a chance to even try and stop it Blur behind the curtain and it’s curtains on your crime biopic The same as yesterday? Oh, there's a new chef today I'm sure he can prepare that very rare fish in that special way Also we can't find the guy we hired just to test your plates Plus all of your henchmen went and left to go investigate The sound of a coin on the ground And not a shred of evidence will ever be found Take a trip to the facilities with no-one around Ain't it tragic how a man can accidentally drown You've locked the door, you're in your most secure of quarters when It's been a little while since your security reported in A sudden force and then you'll wish you'd brought your snorkel in They find your body bobbing in a mortuary of porcelain CHORUS No one ever recalls the second They first come across 47 Because before you've drawn your weapon You're already taking that fall from heaven If you only could pause a second Can’t stall your destiny halt what's meant to be No protection we all get reckoned the Cause of death will be 47 VERSE 3 Most people went to bed and they simply never woke Take solace in the knowledge that your death will be bespoke Hand crafted All wrapped up in leather as you choke Every execution executed excellently so Any single person could be 47 lurking He could be working in burger king Strychnine in your onion rings Snuffing out your underlings ‘fore you get to wondering You'll be bloodied stuffed into a cupboard in your underthings It's the last creak as you stand beneath the chandelier It’s the gas leak when you candlelit for atmosphere It’s the last beat as your heart receives the formula The red streak when the beam hits your cornea The mouthfeel of your unintended last meal The weapons test where you forget to check the blast seals The sunset as your body's doing cartwheels Straight over the edge of a ledge Or it's the hard steel Scraping on your ribs As you shiver and expire It's the first red fleck on your impeccable attire It's your throat torn to shreds as you’re dying to respire As your fingernails are fighting against the tightening of the wire It's a second to forgive It's a second to forget. Every second you have lived For this second of regret. Every second is a gift So be careful how you spend ‘Cause the second that you’ve met him Is the second that It ends

[@stkfatboii6028]

Thx so much

[@spaner.1613]

hitman with a hit plan

[@cappella264]

Is the second that it ends

[@Dex_VanderLinde]

Nice

[@maxkennedy2818]

Pog

[@ConfusedSpaghetti]

Stupendium: "I hated how it sounded so I redid it" Me: "Oh, finally someone else who does that"

[@chrisj4288]

my friend, artists worldwide do that constantly, and will forever wish to do that over and over without end.

[@gwenbard1563]

As a writer, I feel this so hard.

[@magnusm4]

Civvie redid his entire Blood 2 video cause he thought the old was too bad. Called it rawmastered.

[@NA-Not-Available]

For the past years I've been rewritting the same 4 chapters in my novel project, finally hitting a bottleneck in storytelling so I can get further than chapter 5 lol.

[@bubbasbigblast8563]

"You know, I've been thinking: maybe we shouldn't hire any bald white guys as guards." "Interesting idea. Let's talk about it more in that deserted area with poor lighting." "Finally! People keep brushing me off, I'm really glad that someone is-" *GAK!*

[@raghibabrar7151]

Hm, well, look on the bright side. Now you can't be brushed off anymore.

[@lechking941]

@@raghibabrar7151 *hides the body and goes on to next target*

[@idontknowimebored77]

"good job agent 47 now on to the next target"

[@spider8]

@@raghibabrar7151 47 sure did brush him off...

[@henryjayne8766]

Well frick. Maybe never go near any bald white guys ever in my next life?

[@davidbray5982]

The old chorus was out of tune, which would have been a disaster in any other song, but it felt creepy and off-putting which works for Hitman. The old one I listened to like a poem and less like a song. This new one sounds like a song, and the chorus is fine, but omg the bits where there is no music "last breath" and "accidently drown" gave me chills. Made the murder feel so much more impactful.

[@maxfeuerman9378]

I will have to agree. The old chorus was my favorite part of the song. I think it captures the terror that a hitman could be, a ghost of death, quite well. The redone version is still very nice, and I think an improvement everywhere else. This doesn't mean the chorus is bad by any means, I just also prefer the old chorus.

[@dylanconfer1116]

Yeah, is definitely a better "song," and where the music cutes out gives me chills, but some lines just don't hit the same as the original. Sometimes that's a good thing, but I don't think this one is decisively the better of the two, at least for me.

[@farmerboy916]

I also found the way the old was delivered was... flatter and therefore much more appropriate, thematically and for the character. Less emotion from the person delivering the lines. I really preferred it that way. And while the interruptions may be impactful as you say, is that thematically appropriate or not? I guess it depends on your view.

[@IKWerewolf]

According to sources I've read and heard; Agent 47 is effectively a Master Assassin but a Jack of All Trades for everything else. So the idea that Agent 47 would sing, it would be competent but not professional which is probably why the old one works in character.

[@IKWerewolf]

@@farmerboy916 Depends how you look at it and whether you see it from the point of a Victim or Agent 47. To agent 47. killing is nothing so the old version is better, if its the victim then the new one makes more sense for cutting out at key points.

[@danbull]

If you think the old version is better, you may be experiencing NAS (Novelty Aversion Syndrome). This phenomenon is characterised by a preference for the familiar, even when the familiar is of lower quality than the unfamiliar.

[@JjjAhahaha]

FIRST REPLY SKIRT SKIRT

[@domhi8284]

Dang welp

[@chinmustache6420]

Oh, thank for the diagnosis, but I like both versions respectively

[@ghostwriter5685]

I agree Dan. Though that ending is hilarious.

[@lsynno]

Or just have bad taste.

[@cactoos654]

i really was not expecting that this would sound THIS good. can't wait to see more of these remasters.

[@SpectralArchivist]

Right?! It sounds so good, and for people like me who memorized the old version, it makes a dope harmony when you sing along.

[@Hoothenoot]

hi cactoos

[@cactoos654]

@@Hoothenoot hi hoot

[@surayasulaiman8744]

Hitman 3

[@jord9293]

hi cactoos

[@LoudRevised]

The song is 5 stars on the assassination rating.

[@apossiblyhereticalalphaleg3595]

A not-so-silent assassin in music

[@NOVA_2056]

Welcome to London, 47. Your target is known for making rather... killer tunes.

[@theenderdestruction2362]

And your job is to help him make more good luck

[@heliveruscalion9124]

@@theenderdestruction2362 wholesome 100 keanu reeves moment

[@theenderdestruction2362]

@@heliveruscalion9124 yes

[@Arseniy_Arsenicum]

The part: "The sound of a coin on the ground / And not a shred of evidence will ever be found/ Take a trip to the facilities with no-one around/ Ain't it tragic how a man can accidentally drown" - Now sounds so rich and becomes more hard-hirring with rach line... Love this remaster! Hopefully, now there isn't going to be any problems with using this song on livestreams...

[@brodykag101]

it gives me art of darkness vibes which is good

[@tahafawad426]

I swear every time I play this game i try to be stealthy then 30 minutes later I’m knee deep in body’s with an assault rifle in my hand and a shotgun on my back

[@stevethebarbarian9876]

Guess "The Third" isn't exactly as versatile of a pun.

[@EMPerror403]

I-see-a separate opportunity as a pun.

[@sasdagreat8052]

@@EMPerror403 Another person on a rewatch session after the new Hitman song, I see

[@minecraftion25565]

I listened to the original and the remastered version one after the other, four bars at a time, so that I could compare them properly, that I am not just commenting from a vague memory of the original song. This remastered version exceeds immensely the mixing and production quality of the original all around, without a doubt. The improvement is startling, and, in the most affectionate way possible, downright stupid. It is clear, too, that your creative direction in terms of audio manipulation has improved tremendously, which is easily evidenced by the small touches that you have added ("last breath", "the sound of a coin...accidentally drown"). You should be proud. The small controversy, regarding the chorus, I think, has a clear explanation. While this chorus is of a much higher quality than the last one -- not to mention that it is in tune! -- it is different enough that it sounds as though it is from a different song entirely. That dissonance, alongside the accompanying, harsher transition between the chorus and the verses, is what I would imagine people (myself included) are finding particularly jarring. However, I struggle to call the improvement to the chorus a negative on the quality of the song itself. I am almost convinced that you have to write, record, mix, and master with the transitions in mind to make them seamless, as the transitions are on every other song you have ever produced. So, the discord between the chorus and the verses are a product of remastering a song with different intentions from when it was written. Finally, and of course, the slight clash between the two stands as a testimony to not only the excellent quality of your work, but also as proof of your relentless pursuit of improvement. Overall, as I consider the remastered version, nothing is more fitting to claim than that you have outdone yourself, and have once again demonstrated yourself to produce only the highest quality songs. No amount of thanks could be sufficient to show my gratitude for your dedication and excellence.

[@TheStupendium]

I've been second guessing myself (no pun intended) since the negative comments started coming in about the remaster. I think I needed this. Thank you for the kind words, friend! They mean a lot. :)

[@eliorasims6834]

Underrated Comment

[@eliorasims6834]

@@TheStupendium I may not be the majority but please know that I definitely love this version more than the original one. And even if not everyone likes it, they can just listen to the original! Even if not everyone is a fan, it was not a waste because this is now one of my favorites. :)

[@IvanSoregashi]

Idk, I certainly didn't like the addition of that artificial electronic sound in the chorus.

[@eliorasims6834]

@@IvanSoregashi so just listen to the original. He didn't take down the first one lol

[@ChestersonJack]

You know, I STILL can’t get over how much I love the slim shady reference in this song, both the original and the remaster are great!! Also, I think you and Tom Lehrer are the only two men who can successfully pull off “strychnine” as a lyric.

[@goldlizard9270]

Slim shady reference?

[@ChestersonJack]

@@goldlizard9270 In one of the songs by Eminem there’s a line that goes “and every single person is a slim shady lurkin, he could be workin at Burger King spittin in your onion rings”

[@teamcybr8375]

@@ChestersonJack Huh, I never noticed that!

[@sapphirecut4076]

The Eminem song is ‘Slim Shady’

[@jackal253]

Yeah the eminem song is called "the real slim shady" it's a good song and I like that it was referenced here

[@calebkopp7636]

the opinion noone asked for: honestly think the old chorus sounded better but overall there is definitely a more... crisp sound to the track? Don't know if that's the right word but everything is clearly of a higher quality. But what matters is you are happy with your work! Can't wait for more :D

[@TheStupendium]

You're the second person to say they prefer the old chorus! Which is totally fine, just surprising to me as the old one was out of tune. xD But I guess that added to the creepy, ominous vibe. It always bothered me but it's nice to know that at least some people liked it! :P

[@calebkopp7636]

@@TheStupendium yeah felt more spooky basically. Regardless you should always try to be happy with your work. Which I know is hard for any artist.

[@Jedi-Knight122]

@@TheStupendium Yep, I think that´s the thing that made it special :D I also prefer the older one but I think that is just how taste works: everyone has an individual one.

[@user-ky4zv1kf2x]

It's often the case with remasters/redubs - new versions sound "worse" just because they are less familiar. Oftentimes people who hear remaster first would love it much more than original. My point is - give it a try or two, because our brains always need at least a SECOND to re-adjust, right?

[@KainYusanagi]

@@TheStupendium It felt like a dissonant horde of similarly faceless assassins singing in chorus for 47, or a ghostly chorus sung by his victims over the years, which is why we loved it so much, I think; the new chorus by comparison sounds much flatter and more like it's just backing tracks of a singer in quartet because of how clean it is. The disharmony was actually a positive linking element of many voices not blending together into one, not a negative one, for us. Still, the new one is still great as always, Stupes! Looking forward to the rest of the year.

[@stblessedbretzel]

So, you took one of my favorite songs of yours, because you "hated how it sounded", and made it even cooler. I did did not expect it to get that much cooler ! I love the editing fitting with the video it add new depts and i love ! (+ it now has my name in the credits mouhahahahah)

[@vc_whatever]

Much as I still like the original with its more somber type of style, this is absolutely poggers. Especially that sudden drop in 1:06??? I'm going completely hysterical over that

[@kodicraft]

I honestly expected this to just be the original with a higher quality and new visuals. Let's say I was not disappointed with this. Really shows how the quality improved over time.

[@Fangli233]

While I appreciate and admire the work you went through to remaster this piece of music, for me, the previous version is much more musically satisfying. It's probably a matter of personal taste however, and (judging from how people have reacted to this remaster so far) I'm in the minority. But still, while this version caters to a larger audience, I hope you don't think of the previous one as a failure.

[@TheStupendium]

I still like the previous version but it has some very rough mixing and some seriously out of tune harmonies. A lot of people seem to like them, I guess they made the track sound more ominous, but musically I much prefer notes being in tune. xD

[@mickys8065]

@@TheStupendium personally I think this versions sounds more echoy, while the original was more plain (by which I mean less obvious sound modification) which added to the idea of agent 47 killing you simply because he is ordered to, to him it is a simple contracted kill, no different to any other and will be completed without notice. This new version makes it sound more like agent 47 is doing this for personal reasons, and in doing so is deliberately making it more over the top and special. (Don't get me wrong, I love both versions)

[@LowIntSpecimen]

@@mickys8065 I'm not quite sure, but I think the new targets in Hitman 3 are personal, making this a pretty fitting celebration of Hitman 3's release (even if unintentional)

[@FoxLoss]

@@TheStupendium Maybe, but honestly I think the new chorus is not better and is in fact worse. There are a few places where the music cuts out and it doesn't seem right. This kinda proves the point Dan Bull made, but I like both versions and I just think that the changes made to the song ruined it in some places. The song sounds better overall, but I just can't get over the chorus. Going higher with that is not what I think is the best idea for it, 47 is a contract killer after all. Dunno. Preference, and maybe it proves Dan Bull's point further but I honestly think that this was actually a worse version than the first one. I love both version but maybe this might be constructive criticism because there seems to be an overwhelming negative response to the chorus specifically.

[@josephlawson2768]

@@TheStupendium The old chorus was definitely out of tune, but it was also actually a harmony. In the new version one voice takes priority and the harmony is barely there. I think that's the distinction we're seeing here with listeners. The hymn sound gave the song a lot of flavor that's been lost.

[@Andrew-pr9xv]

The Second was, ironically, the first of your songs that I ever heard. Hooked ever since!

[@fork3810]

I remember when this first came out One of your most underrated songs, even if it never was one of my absolute favorites But the atmostsphere is absolutely improved in this remaster My God, there were points that genuinely gave me chills. I love it! Absolutely worth it Looking forward to the next big project!

[@Sabellel]

Not sure if it was directly intended after hearing it but the line “He could be workin in Burger King strychnine your onion rings” is (or at least seems to be) a Easter egg to Eminem’s ‘The Real Slim Shady’ with the line being “And every single person is a Slim Shady lurking he could be workin in Burger King spittin in your onion rings, or in the parking lot circling screaming ‘I don’t give a f**k’ with his windows down and his system up”

[@Morganscat]

It is a hit that you took the job to remaster it, now everyone will recall the second, it was excellently executed!

[@raghibabrar7151]

How many puns do you want? You: Yes

[@MonsieurDoge]

"Any single person could be 47 lurking. He could be working in burger king, strychnine in your onion rings." Is such a neat little reference, I love it. Killer song.

[@benjaminwho4265]

I thought that this would be just a more polished revamp version of the song with nothing new, but I should've thought better than to think less of the stupendous fellow in charge of this. I was pleasantly surprised at 1:06 when instead of the melody still going, there was a pause and an actual breath to emphasize "the last breath" line. Also, the unexpected chorus change caught me by surprise but then it settled in, and I can say with full optimism that the chorus is much better. The original song is one of the best songs he has made thus far, but I am so taken aback by the detail on the remaster. I love it Stups, I just love it.

[@TheEmeraldPixel]

"He could be working at burger king. Strychnine in your onion rings." Holy crap guys he made a reference to "The Real Slim Shady" (Probably)

[@raghibabrar7151]

Seems he did!

[@illegalmemedealer3549]

Personally, I feel like your lyrics have always been the star of the show, and I think this remaster just shows how good you’ve become at making those lyrics as impactful as possible. Bloody good job, sir

[@impatientsamurai6202]

You know I was vibing to Just the two of us, and this pops up. Fucking love it man. Every year, every second, you don't disappoint. *DOPAMINE*

[@milaan_tm]

Who would've thought this was one of the most wholesome communities there are?

[@erwangerin7210]

The first time this song came out, I wasn't sure if I liked it or not. It took me some time to appreciate the lyrics so now, I can enjoy this remaster even more. Good job Sir !

[@wanderbread8821]

While I can't find it now (I may have deleted it) There's a statement that I greatly regret having made about this video that in retrospect is both untrue and I am embarrassed for having made where I stated that the original was better. Coming back and listening to this remaster again (especially after listening to Apex) truly shows that it lives up to that title. It's an improvement in pretty much every single way in both flow, audio mixing quality, and general impact in its small moments. I'm not quite sure why I got so focused on that back then enough to make such an inane comment, and while I doubt they'll see this. I hope Stupendium knows they continue to improve and their work is some of the best on the platform in my opinion! And I look forward to any other Remasters they decide to do because I have no doubt that we'll see similar improvement on those as well.

[@TheStupendium]

Thank you so much for the re-evaluation! I'm glad you are enjoying the remaster! :)

[@wanderbread8821]

@@TheStupendium Holy crap I didn't expect a reply! Hahaha! But yeah definitely am, and am glad I took the time to do it ^^, an artist's hard work to continue improving, and being willing to take the risk of trying something old again should always be rewarded!

[@adreanquevedo3351]

This definitely sounds better, but the original has some of it's own pro's over this one, so they both are great.

[@warmfuzzyvoid]

I like the beat more, and how it stops at key moments in the song. I'm glad you came back to this song to give it the remaster treatment!

[@sentientbacon3910]

Hands down one of the best video game songs I've ever heard

[@zrox-games1491]

When there another song of yours there isn't even any questions before clicking on the video. Always so passionate, since all this time, followed you since long, and always so happy u still here making our days amazing with my favorite rap songs of all time. Thanks Stupendium!

[@mayosanta]

It's really great to see artists go back and update their older work. It's the kinda thing that doesn't need to happen but only does positive things.

[@jadechandler9088]

Honestly, both the original and the remaster have there own perks, its not like one is replacing the other one.

[@nerdmageddon_7275]

My family:"wich music are you listening to?" Me: "the second" My family: "wich one?" Me: "the second"

[@chinmustache6420]

At first, I thought “ah , so the beat’s the main thing changed”, and then “last breath” was uttered and I got chills. It’s a splendid remaster, and still a damn good song

[@Youbrokemyinternet]

I love this. Having been a great fan of the original, it was a little jarring as many others have said - There was something strangely compelling about the chorus in that version. But as time passes, the real beauty of this is in the attention to detail. And that you are happy to revise and revist older songs to bless them with what you have since learned!

[@fishyninjja9103]

2:44 when you were in the naughty list for too long

[@William43275]

Shhhh. No witnesses.

[@angibrat2757]

Ooo! I've got chills! That is dynamic change. This is one of my classics. The word play is the stuff of legend. More remasters, please!

[@shadowofsocialawkwardness4900]

I remember this was the first Stupendium song I ever heard. Now his songs are everywhere on my playlist.

[@bobsmith7066]

Of all the songs to remaster I'm glad you chose this one, it's one of my favorites.

[@coolguy082]

The Second is the Stupendium song that never really stuck with me, but this is EXACTLY what it needed.

[@branc1224]

I refused to listen to this when it was first released but I'm glad I did listen to it the stupendium is a beast with a Mic and I love it

[@minerharry]

I would absolutely love to see no waves like home and The Vault 76 song remastered, I love the lyrics and melody to waves like home and I didn't think the vocals quite did it justice.

[@TheStupendium]

They are both on my list of ones I'd like to have remastered. :)

[@raghibabrar7151]

@@TheStupendium Yes! 76 gets a new life!

[@kalkohl2151]

Before: So remasters are going to be a thing? Ok, i guess.. After: WOW that was polished.

[@idiocide5604]

There's a lot of little improvements in this version that I really appreciate. Tighter timing on certain verses, slight melody changes, cleaner editing between lines. All together, I think this is a fantastic remaster of the original song! I'm one of those who for some reason prefers the original chorus, though I do think that's the nostalgia talking. That being said, I still think I prefer listening to this version! It really showcases not only your better handle on melody and harmony, but how your skill at polishing your songs has improved too! If I may offer a suggestion for another song to remaster: How about "And then I Prey"? It's one of your earliest songs, and despite how rough it sounds compared to your recent work, it still manages to give me goosebumps. I'd love to see how well you could tackle it now~!

[@ardys7483]

"I think there's some-" Well Stupes, hope you resurrect soon to create other masterpieces. Once again, amazing job on this remaster that sounds cleaner even though the first was already excellent. Congratulations and happy new year 2021 at the same time :D

[@evanlogan3595]

First Impressions: While I prefer the older song because it sounds more in line with atmosphere of the games, I can appreciate the higher quality of the sound and the extra audio effects. Except the changes to the Chorus, sounds too ‘poppy’, for lack of a better word, and upbeat for Hitman. Still a great song, just making my opinion heard.

[@austinthegamest7424]

I think he was going for the angelic angle

[@Yoshimiko951]

I'd love to hear your very first song remastered. :D It's the first song I heard from you and I've been following ever since over 5 years ago now. I can't believe you still heart almost every comment. Thank you for that

[@andrewsheffield8738]

I always love when you do remasters! It doesn't matter if you prefer the original or the new one; the fact that you took the time to improve your work - even though it was already perfect :) - means a lot. Awesome job!

[@maxepstein5955]

I think that this version is worlds better than the other. My only complaint is that you missed the opportunity to call this The second "The Second" (as in the 2nd version of the song "The Second)

[@anothergreekdude1922]

Been a fan for a few years now, love your music and remasters man keep it up!

[@meats9700]

this remaster of an already amazing song is just.. you've truely outdone your self like damn.

[@jenim2091]

This honestly sounds really good! I honestly can't wait for other remastered videos/songs!

[@Vrozkrokop]

Not gonna lie, i lloved the old version. I used to play my top 7 songs from you every morning at work, and i fell in love with the calm, unaffected tone. But the difference in the new version can be easily heard and i love the new chorus. So rather than switching it, i am happy that i can now play two distinct versions of my favorite song. Caint wait for those big projects, hope you are staying safe and happy.

[@MegaJamesification]

I love how much crisper this one feels. I would love a remaster to Pictures of Spiderman!

[@homeschoolhd596]

I LOVED the addition of an exhale between “Last breath,” and “with a glove in your hair”

[@RobinParravel]

I've recently started getting back into Hitman, and MAN, I've forgotten how good this song is. So amazing.

[@commanderflame4039]

Ngl, I love how creepy the old one was but this one sounds a lot nicer. It’s a 50/50 split for me

[@thebc3095]

Looking forward to some more remasters from the first songs. Love the latest ones but some of the first ones miss something for me. These fix it.

[@mako3271]

Honestly...I like BOTH! The original chorus is eerie and haunting and this new one just emphasizes the fear in your voice, when singing about Agent 47. Great work. 😁👍

[@baileyarchuleta6642]

So i know i'm a *little* late to the party. (cough three weeks) But i cannot get enough of that last little tidbit for. "As your fingernails are fighting against the tightening of the wire" The tune for it fits perfectly and draws the entire element of constant aversion together wonderfully. i wanted to commend on that specifically because i love it. Great stuff as always

[@Redemptionrocks]

I like this version, but I honestly like the original more. That may just be due to familiarity, but I felt it flowed better and felt a bit more raw, which helped with the whole "I am going to murder you vibe" Quality is way up, old chorus just felt better. Can't wait for your next project.

[@TheStupendium]

Everyone's entitled to a favourite! The chorus in the old one was out of tune which maybe added to the eeriness, but I prefer it now the tuning is correct. But the original will stay where it is for those who prefer it, it's one of my personal favourite songs I've done lyrically so I'm just happy you like either version! :)

[@Redemptionrocks]

@@TheStupendium Exactly. I am super glad you have a version you are proud of. Looking back at past work and being disappointed by it is frustrating and you're so talented, I am glad you're getting to make things the way they are in your head, rather than being limited by technical or knowledge limitations :D

[@jusagamermydude5806]

Dang... He always makes it sound good, no matter what type of song.

[@CollidedUniverses]

This is Amazing! The Stupendium always matches the rhythm of the song with the tone and feel you get from the game! It adds a feel to the song where it actually fits perfectly in the game!

[@DirectorWander]

I was blown away at the difference honestly. This is a banger and I love the chorus. You're improving every day, Stupes. Thank you for your work.

[@JayyySimply]

I did not expect one of my favorites to be redone this year, but recently many surprises have been occuring. Honestly, I would keep this song on loop for hours at a time, playing Minecraft, Roblox, and other games. Now, I have to keep THIS one on loop- and I'm not complaining. You clearly took your time to trim this masterpiece into an even greater work of art and it shows clearer than day. I love the new added sound effects to simulate the assassinations and the fact that I can distill vocals from the beat. Not to mention that the entire thing just sounds great. I love the revamped vocals so much, I even replay certain parts to just hear the awesomeness again. Anyways, sorry for making you reading this entire thing, have a good day/night, and continue with these great works of art! P.S. you deserve a vacation, I think you've done a lot of great work recently and you might need a break-

[@SunoxMoon]

IOI should make this an official music of Hitman series bro this is fire!

[@92Roar]

That chorus is hypnotic now. took me a whole day to comment just listening to it over and over

[@nomnomgoblin8901]

I still like the dim distortion if the old one that gave a air of mystery to it, especially for lines like "the sound of a coin on the ground" and the chorus but this is still plenty good, the changes aren't bad, just different and the want to remaster old work shows how you are dedicated to your work. Looking forward to the notifications ringing in through 2021!

[@michi6486]

I listened to the first version of that song so often that this oe feels kind of off, but it also feels that the overall quality on this one is better than before. I really enjoy your songs a lot, especially these slower darker songs. If you wanna give some of your other songs a remaster, I sugest your first Frostpunk rap. It´s great and I found you trough that, but I´m curious what you can get out of that song

[@LowIntSpecimen]

hey maybe if the frostpunk rap gets a remaster it'll actually decide to show up in my recommended for once

[@dzetaredfang7352]

Oh I'd love the og frostpunk rap remastered. It's one of my favourites lol

[@stevenbean9731]

3 was a masterpiece, even if it didn’t add much in the way of gameplay mechanics. Glad to see Stupendium is equally on point!

[@cpip]

I'm only playing Hitman 2 now, so this one's all new and enjoyable to me. Thanks for the remaster!

[@judgemoffatt4326]

After listening to this a couple of times, I prefer this remaster. Something about the music and the new timings make it feel like its own song while still paying homage to the original. Plus lets be fair; we see 'The Stupendium' upload. We click. We like. We enjoy. Keep up the great work and looking forward to the next remaster. :)

[@TheAdvertisement]

Maybe Stupendium is the real Hitman cus he hit all those lines perfectly!

[@skynut8264]

I've seen a lot of comments about the chorus being better in the original, but in my opinion the new chorus sounds way better (and so does the whole song!) Good job :)

[@thecrtf4953]

Holy shit.....how did I miss this?!?! God it's so good! Seriously this is an awesome remaster that stands out and builds upon what the original did :D Truely another stupendous song from stupendium

[@malvious6180]

i have the old version of this song on my playlist so now i have two of them and this one comes right after the old one

[@levitatingeternity918]

These should be actual game trailers because I swear I now have 70% of the games he sung about ngl-

[@VanessaMagick]

I'll throw my opinion out and say that I think the newer version is overall a huge improvement from start to finish. I can kinda see the point of the old chorus being a little more creepy and sinister, but I think the newer version is more... clean, I suppose? It's more fitting - if Agent 47 was a deranged, unhinged kind of guy maybe, but as the cold hard killer he is I think the new version fits the tone of the game more. And the last few lines of the last verse just... tugs on the little garotte wires I have instead of heartstrings

[@justcoolbunny]

I never expected a remaster of this song, but this is amazing Thank you for doing what you do, your songs always cheer me up

[@Joshua-pu3zs]

The overall music change is an amazing touch. It changes the atmosphere of the song to something more mysterious or ominous. Love the fact that you added the sound effects (took a breath after the lyric said so and made drowning noises when the guy gut dunked). An amazing song altogether.

[@kerbonaut2059]

In the words of Adam Neely - 'repetition legitimizes'. The more I'll listen to this, the more i'll like it. But i still do prefer the rendition of 'can't stall destiny/what was meant to be' from the original, it had this ethereal, angelic quality about it. Good job, nevertheless!

[@Pitgrindable]

Quite honestly, I like the older better. The chorus in this just sounded weird to me. Still, keep up the amazing songs!

[@derlesende]

I know, what you mean. But I probably heard the old song just a few hundred times to often.

[@OutrightRegent4]

Oh my god! Most remasters are just a fidelity boost or a straight remix, but this is beautiful. I always lived this song and couldn't be improved, but this remaster sends the Second to it's own plane of existence. Well done!

[@mahoustar]

i cannot overstate how much i LOVE this remaster!!!!!

[@roboticbanana_]

Your Songs Are So Great And Good To Listen To

[@thelonecustodes4344]

The British empire needs YOU To help break KZbin[and get you more subscribers, because you are honestly the best musician on the platform and you deserve a hell of a lot more]!

[@daleksek5780]

LETS GOO!! This is one of my favorite songs from you, it’s so great to hear a remaster of it!!!

[@dapper8947]

Holy crap! One of my favorite songs remastered! It sounds so good! This made my day

[@lonnyyoung4285]

I never heard the first one, but this was pretty enjoyable.

[@alcairr4934]

I absolutely loved this song originally, now lets see if the remaster is just as good (EDIT: Just a second into it and the new beat is killer as all fuck, completely dropped the old one, absolutely murdered it)

[@jonatanmonsalve11]

Woah nice! a remaster of one of my favorite songs! Awesome new version!

[@saterdei]

One of your finest works, I still listen to it on my way to work.

[@user-ip7uf8nl8c]

POV : you are not first you're just early

[@fartpoop200]

It’s been proven before and it’s been proven once again, Stupes is the Lin Manuel Miranda of KZbin

[@OxygenBeats]

ha that's actually a pretty good analogy

[@Stag_Stopa]

The flow of this remastered edition feels much smoother to me - well done. And what should I say - one more time you put together a remarkable ode! This time not 47 but his 'art' is in the main focus and I love it! There are so many classic, outstanding, cool and/or brutal kills listed here - no question about the person who masters them all ;-)

[@raghibabrar7151]

The only reboot we were perfectly fine with. Thank you for the song!