NestHQ Guest Mix

This week, we've got bitbird all-star BeauDamian on deck with a new MiniMix that blends celestial trap, bubbling bass, frenetic electro-clash sequences, and shimmering synths into a harmonic convergence of cosmic party music inspired by the terrestrial affairs of basic-ass humans. We also caught up with the Dutch producer to find out how his journey into music began, how his dreams of becoming a professional athlete became transferred to music, and his hopes to meet a friendly, music-loving extraterrestrial one day.

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Interview + Tracklist

NEST HQ MiniMix: BeauDamian

Beau D. Schaepman (also known as 'BeauDamian' or in Japanese ‘ボウ・デミアン’) is a Dutch composer renowned for his work in composing, orchestrating, and arranging for projects such as Pokémon: Paldean Winds, Arcadegeddon, Reibai Tantei Jozuka Hisui, Invert Jozuka Hisui Toujoshu, Tenshi no Mimi - Koutsu Keisatsu no Yoru, Shiseido, and more.

BeauDamian began his career as a DJ and music producer, touring globally and performing at major events and venues including SXSW, Amsterdam Dance Event, Bootshaus, WOMB, and many others. During the COVID-19 pandemic, when live performances were put on hold, he pivoted to studying film scoring and the basics of the Japanese language.

After earning his Master of Music degree in Scoring for Film, Television, and Video Games from Berklee College of Music, he relocated to Tokyo, Japan. There, he has worked as a (additional) composer and as an orchestrator/arranger/assistant for prominent composers such as Yuki Hayashi (My Hero Academia, Haikyuu!!), Kevin Penkin (Made in Abyss, The Rising of the Shield Hero, Tower of God), Takashi Ohmama (Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury, Eye Love You), and Justin Frieden (Final Fantasy XVI, Reibai Tantei Jozuka Hisui).