Hitman 2: Silent Assassin

I love the story behind the making of this soundtrack, where Jesper Kyd was encouraged to do an orchestral score, despite not having done it before. It shows how versatile he is as a composer, but it also reminds you that - at his core - Jesper Kyd is essentially an electronic composer. For someone who hasn't written orchestral music before...

...Jesper Kyd still manages to craft one of the finest video game soundtracks of all time.

It's a very vibrant and eclectic soundtrack, that reeks of ambition. It beautifully adds to the sense of scale, seeing that HITMAN 2: Silent Assassin was the next big step for the series, and would end up making the franchise a household name. From choral anthems to ambient drones, the music perfectly characterizes the various locations and grim scenarios you encounter throughout 47's contemplative story.

While it's my least favorite HITMAN soundtrack by Jesper Kyd, it's still a masterpiece in its own right.