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Chase Bethea on Composing Like a Game Designer - Savepoint Stories

In this episode of Savepoint Stories, I’m joined by award-winning video game composer and technical music designer Chase Bethea for a deep dive into what makes game music unforgettable — and how it can react to the way we play. Chase shares the origin of his love for game soundtracks (including a classic “wait… there’s a whole soundtrack on this disc?!” moment), how he forged his path without traditional mentorship, and why he approaches every project as a player first, composer second. We also get into the craft behind dynamic music systems — where instrumentation, intensity, and themes shift based on your actions, your progress, and even how well you’re doing in a fight. If you’ve ever felt a game’s music guiding your emotions without you realizing it, this conversation is for you. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Game Music Composition 02:24 Chase's Journey as a Player and Composer 05:47 The Transition to Game Composition 10:02 Dynamic Music Design in Games 12:00 Understanding Game Mechanics and Music 17:14 Music as a Tool for Player Guidance 22:50 Navigating Creative Constraints in Game Music 25:43 The Dynamics of Collaboration in Game Development 27:47 Aspirations in Game Music Composition 29:35 Influential Games and Personal Gaming Journey 31:33 The Role of Music in Game Mechanics 34:12 Charting a Path in Game Audio 38:38 Advice for Aspiring Game Composers 40:00 Upcoming Projects and Final Thoughts Follow / Support Chase Bethea Website: https://chasebethea.com/ Bandcamp: https://chasebethea.bandcamp.com/albu... YouTube:    / @chasebethea   Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chasebethea.... Tik Tok:   / chasebethea   Apple:   / chase-bethea   Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/artist/chase-... Gumroad: https://chasebethea.gumroad.com/ Portal Brawlers: https://store.steampowered.com/app/28... Duppy Detective Tashia: https://store.steampowered.com/app/19... Listen to Savepoint Stories Podcast links: https://open.spotify.com/show/1mOCnak... Thanks for watching — if this episode resonated, drop a comment with a game soundtrack that’s stuck with you for years. #SavepointStories #GameMusic #VideoGameComposer #GameDev #IndieGames #Podcast