Chase Bethea is a multi-award-winning video game composer known in the industry as the “Swiss army knife of video game composition.” With over a decade of experience, Chase has crafted memorable music that enhances the player’s experience across a diverse range of games. His work, celebrated for its unique fusion of orchestral, electronic, and world music elements, has been performed by ensembles like the Helix Collective, New York Gamer Symphony and other orchestras worldwide. Notable projects include the critically acclaimed soundtracks for I Can’t Escape: Darkness, Aground, and On the Peril of Parrots.
Chase is also a dynamic live performer, showcasing his talents at prestigious game conferences such as MAGWest. Over the past two years, he has given more than 50 talks at conferences and colleges, including GDC, PAX, Berklee College of Music, Game Devs of Colour, IGDA, and Pocket Gamer. His contributions to the industry have been recognized with exhibitions in the NAMM Museum and the British Library, and he has shared his insights through articles published in multiple global magazines. Chase’s passion for innovation in game music has earned him numerous accolades and solidified his reputation as a leading voice in the industry.