Chase Bethea

"Experience life in the shoes me. What you find is you can't do that..."

Well, that's because they are my shoes haha.

EnterpriseZone.cc requested another #interview feature after the success of the first one.


So enter, "A Day in the Life of Chase Bethea"

In this brief interview you'll get insights on:

+ My morning routines

+ My task list and tools

+ How do I schedule breaks and a few other things

and few other things.

enterprisezone.cc/a-day-in-the-life-of-chase-bethe…

If you find it insightful, and/or #educational, share.

1 week ago | [YT] | 5

Chase Bethea

This week, EnterpriseZone.cc asked to me, "What do you wish someone had told you at the beginning of your career?"

My response is candid but true.

Here is my brief insight.

enterprisezone.cc/what-belief-do-you-hold-about-yo…

#videogamecomposer #gameaudio #videogameindustry #gamedev #ezcc

1 week ago | [YT] | 4

Chase Bethea

Today marks my 15th year anniversary working in the video game industry. 


I’d be lying if I said it’s been peachy keen but it’s the path I chose. I have learned a tremendous amount and I am very grateful for the success I have achieved, the amount of support I have garnered and the future goals I will conquer.

There is liberation in doing your own thing once you learn the rules of the game. 


This year, my book about my experiences in the industry the past decade will be published. It is the first of its kind in the industry from my perspective especially as a video game composer. 


I plan on doing a book tour and speaking candidly about my experience in the field here forward. I will remain professional but “diplomatically unfiltered".

Here is to another year of elevation in the career.

1 week ago | [YT] | 4

Chase Bethea

New Published Interview!

Some topics discussed are:




+A deep dive into what makes #gamemusic unforgettable and how it can react to the way we play.





+The origin of my love for #gamesoundtracks (including a classic “wait… there’s a whole soundtrack on this disc?!”





+How I forged my path without traditional mentorship.





+Why I approach every project as a player first and a #videogamecomposer second.





+I also get into the craft behind #dynamicmusic systems — where instrumentation, intensity, and themes shift based on your actions, your progress, and even how well you’re doing in a #gamedesign combat.





BIG LOVE to Kurosh for booking me.





Tune in til' the tune end!






https://youtu.be/VpdhhUyoD3A?si=eQ__N...

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Chase Bethea

Normally people get amped when they get hired for a project. However, for me, participating in game jams was enough to get me excited.

When I scored “Reclaim Earth” and indited “Challenge Accepted”, it was purposefully intended to create a sound world that felt desolate. In addition, I wanted to conflate a sonic identity reminiscent of Turok N64 and Doom 64 in conjunction with the “FPS (First Person Shooter)” game jam.

Thank you to the programmer for the belief and value in my work as he paid me from his own adolescent pockets just to write more music after the jam ended. This is true appreciation.

I am thrilled to also see that people can enjoy the soundtrack from start to finish even though it’s only an EP.

"Despite its small size, this is a well packed OST. All first tracks in the playlist are a blast to listen to, marrying extremely well with the game it (came) from. Even without having played it (game), it's well worth a listen."

Tune in til’ the tune end!

chasebethea.bandcamp.com/track/challenge-accepted

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2 weeks ago | [YT] | 1

Chase Bethea

In the video game industry most of us love the feeling of nostalgia especially when it comes to video games.

When I was hired to score the video game, “Akema’s Home”, the developer wanted that feeling of Super Mario 3 Advance.

Title screens set the tone for how the game will begin. As a video game composer, I believe it’s imperative to establish the theme for the player to subconsciously know what it’s affiliated to. This is what I call sonic identity.

Tune in til’ the tune end!

chasebethea.bandcamp.com/track/akemas-home-main-th…

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Chase Bethea

Since being a video game composer. I’ve always tried to write boss music differently from the traditional way it’s been heard before.

When it came to Ball facing the boss, in the video game, "Super Happy Fun Block", I approached it based on the camera movement of the game in a slightly unconventional game design manner.

Since the sound palette of the previous pieces I indited was calm and adventurous , I felt that I should not increase the tempo like most boss music does. Instead, I give hints of danger with the orchestration / texture and rhythmic movement. 

Recapitulation:
-Sound palette Instruments stay the same
-Rhythmic movement advances
-Orchestration/texture exhibits brooding mood.


chasebethea.bandcamp.com/track/ambient-showdown

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 5

Chase Bethea

New Published Interview! This one is by EnterpriseZone.cc

In this brief interview, you can learn about some new insights to:

+ My video game composer story (where I graduated from, what my first console was, if you are not familiar.)

+ What excites me most about the video game industry ?

+ What drives me in my career to push beyond what other people consider normal?

+ What have been the most useful skills I have learned and applied in my video game game audio odyssey?

+ Who inspires me?

+ How do I unwind ?

and more.

Read the full interview here. enterprisezone.cc/chase-bethea-video-game-composer…

Thank you to Callum Laing and EnterpriseZone.cc for the feature!

1 month ago | [YT] | 4

Chase Bethea

Sending out the 2 out of the 4 remaining Limited Edition Deity Quest Original Soundtracks. If you’re looking to get your copy, you can do so here chasebethea.bandcamp.com/album/deity-quest-origina…

1 month ago | [YT] | 2

Chase Bethea

It's #BandcampFriday ! Although I’m thankful for the streams as I know it’s convenient for the listener. However, today is imperative for your support as the proceeds go directly to the me as the video game composer.

Cop some award winning game music original soundtracks.

chasebethea.bandcamp.com/music

BIG LOVE!

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