Chase Bell - "Be Myself" Is an anthem
Armed only with a guitar and wearing his heart on his sleeve, singer, songwriter, and producer Chase Bell is finding unique, painless new avenues to express himself and his identity with his organic pop sound.
From his instrumental prowess to his skills as a songwriter, Chase Bell is a renowned musician in his own right who has worked with a fair share of artists from all over the world, and has even had his music featured on Tv and Films, including major productions such as 'Lucifer' and 'Shameless', leading him to become a 'well-kept secret' in the current day landscape of Hollywood.
"you just do you, I’ll just do me, that’s all we can do, that’s all we can be.”
Chase's most recent release is called "Be Myself" and it's a song where he set out to achieve just that, by presenting himself artistically just as he is. part of Chase' intention was to come to grips with the full spectrum of what it means to be a creative of his caliber. The song had originally been written four years prior, and it underwent a plethora of changes in the backburner over time, a process of refinement and perfection that draws a parallel to the life-long journey of musicians such as him, always looking to take their craft to the proverbial next level.
“Be Myself” and it’s powerful message has been heard all over the world. Even in the capital of Uganda in East Africa you can hear the talented FireKStars, a group of orphan kids, sing and dance to the chorus of the song showing us just how beneficial a simple message of self confidence can be.
The song boasts Chase's signature catchy pop structure, but the simplicity and elegance of the acoustic balladry balances that modern vigor a very warm and down-to-earth charm that I just couldn't get enough of. It's all tied together with some very light blues elements that add unexpected color and heart to it all.
Ultimately, the song makes a very compelling statement about the artistic condition: Uniqueness and originality are inherent to each creator, their voice is found looking inwards, and the possibilities are endless.
MEET THE AUTHOR
Samuel Aponte is Venezuelan-born raised and based.
I joined Rival Magazine after a few years of doing PR work for independent musicians of all stripes; understanding their struggles to be heard in a sea of constant ADHD noise and paywalled access to platforms, I now bring a willingness to always appreciate and encourage the effort and creativity that artists put into their work . Can also find some of my writings on LADYGUNN and We Found New Music.