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Noa Beazley

@noabeazley.bsky.social

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Composer: Re:Awaken, Phosfi, Protodroid DeLTA, A Token War | Professor of Game Scoring at Berklee College of Music | Boston Game Dev board of directors noabeazley.com/portfolio

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Noa Beazley @noabeazley.bsky.social · Jun 13

when the dev just wanted some chill BGM but you've transcribed one billion charlie parker solos

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Noa Beazley @noabeazley.bsky.social · Sep 8

If you like the Golden Idol games and/or rat themed jazz, check out this fun side project I contributed music to for this season's @tinymassgames.bsky.social

#gameaudio #indiedev

Baja The Frog 🐸🕹️🖼️ @bajathefrog.social · Sep 6

Next, "Death in D Minor"
by Shane Smith

Based on the Case of the Golden Idol, comes Death in D Minor- a mysterious rat-venture where the only thing these rats are sniffing is CRIME!

shanesmith.itch.io/death-in-d-m...

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Death in D Minor by ShaneSmith

A Mystery Game about Rats!

shanesmith.itch.io

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Noa Beazley @noabeazley.bsky.social · Sep 4

My favorite is when they bump their little heads together

Noa Beazley @noabeazley.bsky.social · Aug 19

My one caveat is that this was recorded quite some time ago now and the industry has unfortunately only become tougher. BUT if you're new to learning about these subjects, I hope this gives you some good info and a solid place to start.

Noa Beazley @noabeazley.bsky.social · Aug 19

Hello #gameaudio friends! If you're in the indie game music realm and are wondering about negotiating, contracts and all that other fun stuff we don't really talk about, check out this (just released!) interview I did for the Video Game Composer Podcast

open.spotify.com/episode/3CgR...

Don’t Sign That Yet: What Game Composers Need to Know About Deals with Noa Beazley

The Video Game Composer Podcast · Episode

open.spotify.com

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Evening Star @eveningstar.studio · Aug 4

Evening Star is looking to add a new Level Designer to the team! While not a requirement, we are prioritizing prior experience on 3D Platforming and/or 3D Action games.

We are aiming to start the role in November. Find out more on our website:

eveningstar.studio/careers/leve...

Careers - Level Designer - Evening Star

Evening Star is now hiring for a Level Designer position.

eveningstar.studio

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Noa Beazley @noabeazley.bsky.social · Jul 16

Not sure if I'm more excited about DK or this rare correct usage of the word crescendo

IGN @ign.com · Jul 16

Every element of Donkey Kong Bananza comes together in complete harmony to create Nintendo’s first Switch 2 masterpiece.

Link in comments for our review.

Donkey Kong Bananza IGN Review | 10 Masterpiece | Donkey Kong Bananza is a brilliant successor to Super Mario Odyssey and a smashing return for a classic Nintendo character, It is a constant crescendo across its campaign (and beyond), with puzzle-platforming concepts that only grow richer as DK and Pauline dive deeper toward the Planet Core and every element comes together.

Noa Beazley @noabeazley.bsky.social · Jul 15

sorry it's simply against the law to be this good at so many things

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Noa Beazley @noabeazley.bsky.social · Jun 29

Was in NYC for about 5 minutes but they were very good minutes!

G4C was wonderful and @gumbonyc.bsky.social threw one of the coolest events I've been to UNDER THE BRIDGE??

Games being showcased to a crowd under the bridge. There are pride flags hung all around the ceiling. A big sign reads DUMBO in the background in teal letters.

My Games for Change badge. It says "Noa Beazley she/her, Composer, independent"

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Boston Game Dev @bostongamedev.bsky.social · Jun 23

There's a reason the summer community BBQ is one of our favorite events of the year! So great to see our amazing community come out and make an already sunny and beautiful day even better.

#gamedev #indiedev

People sitting on the grass and gathering under tents in the park.

People chatting under tents in the park.

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Noa Beazley @noabeazley.bsky.social · Jun 14

It's ALMAMPlayer! almam.itch.io/almamplayer

Noa Beazley @noabeazley.bsky.social · Jun 13

when the dev just wanted some chill BGM but you've transcribed one billion charlie parker solos

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Noa Beazley @noabeazley.bsky.social · Jun 13

I also just want to do my annual shout out to the organizers at Airwiggles, who volunteer their time to put on a whole ass conference every year. Making it 100% free and virtual makes audio learning accessible to everyone, and I love being a small part of making that happen.

Noa Beazley @noabeazley.bsky.social · Jun 13

In just over an hour I'll be hosting an interview with @davidhousden.bsky.social at #AirCon25! We'll be deep diving into the creative process, musical storytelling, recording live players and more. You can tune in for free right here:

www.airwiggles.com/c/live-event...

#gameaudio #gamedev

A poster that says "I'M SPEAKING AT AIRCON25" featuring a picture of me. It says "Live Panel: Bringing Games to Life With Music: Interview With David Housden"

A poster that says "I'M SPEAKING AT AIRCON25" featuring a picture of David Housden. It says "Live Panel: Bringing Games to Life With Music: Interview With David Housden"

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Star | Slide20XX @slide20xx.com · May 28

The game industry is a bit of a mess right now and it’s hitting all of us, but when things get bad, they’re often toughest on marginalized folk.

So. @aiviwave.com and I are launching the Rising Star Patronage Project to support game composers & make great music!

www.gofundme.com/f/video-game...

Donate to Video Game Music for a Cause, organized by Star Victoria Power

The economy is garbage and it feels like we’re all doomed. I know it seems like there… Star Victoria Power needs your support for Video Game Music for a Cause

www.gofundme.com

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Noa Beazley @noabeazley.bsky.social · May 18

Thanks Ben!

Noa Beazley @noabeazley.bsky.social · May 17

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Noa Beazley @noabeazley.bsky.social · May 12

Seeing so many people wearing Boston Gamedev Week pins, a thing we made up and had no idea if anyone would care about, was an incredible feeling. Grateful to be part of this industry, but also to be in a position to help bring the community together and invite people in.

Noa Beazley @noabeazley.bsky.social · May 12

Five years ago I went to my first PAX not knowing anyone and with no clue how to start connecting with people in the industry. This year could not have felt like more of a full circle moment.

A PAX '25 special guest pass and a blue pin. It features a yellow bird wearing a cap with "BGW 2025" Written below. There's a very tiny "#1" next to the letters.

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Noa Beazley @noabeazley.bsky.social · May 11

At least I will have spoken my truth

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Noa Beazley @noabeazley.bsky.social · May 11

I said what I said.

Yiyi @yiyiwzhang.bsky.social · May 11

"People who use Reaper are like people who own air fryers...once they get one, that's it, that's all they'll use and talk about" - @noabeazley.bsky.social

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Noa Beazley @noabeazley.bsky.social · May 11

No way, small world!!

Noa Beazley @noabeazley.bsky.social · May 11

@pizzapranks.bsky.social's booth is probably the coolest thing I've seen at PAX

A rack full of cassette tapes with indie game covers on them. The signs read "10 indie games in each!" "Indie games on USB!".

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Noa Beazley @noabeazley.bsky.social · May 11

It's a beautiful last day of PAX! If you're sticking around a bit, please explore our beautiful city. I promise you there's nowhere to go but up from the Seaport.

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Noa Beazley @noabeazley.bsky.social · May 8

Okay we messed up and forgot to take a crowd selfie but you all HAVE to believe me that @maclaine.bsky.social and I had a packed theater today. Thank you so much to everyone who came to our talk!!

The Condor theatre at PAX East. It's a large hall with rows of seats.

A selfie of me and Maclaine. I'm pointing at our talk, "Scoring Interactivity" on the schedule.

Noa Beazley @noabeazley.bsky.social · May 5

Composers AND non-composers, if you're at PAX, come hear about how interactive music is made!

Maclaine Diemer @maclaine.bsky.social · May 5

Join me and @noabeazley.bsky.social this week at PAX East as we discuss scoring for games! We'll draw from our own experiences and shed some light on what makes interactive music different from scoring film and TV. I'm excited to be back in the city where my musical life and career began!

#paxeast

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