Akira Yamaoka is a Japanese composer, guitarist and sound designer. He is best known for his work on Konami’s Silent Hill video game franchise, where he used Alternative Rock, Trip-Hop and Industrial to create songs and soundscapes that would range from tear jerking to bone chilling depending on the situation. From the third game and out he would also collaborate with Mary Elizabeth McGlynn, Joe Romersa and Interlace to add vocals to certain songs.