Steven Hewitt

Steven Hewitt's artist spotlight

Taking on one of Nobuo Uematsu's compositions for Chrono Trigger, pianist and arranger @steven-hewitt-vgm.bsky.social talks about meter and his innovative usage of two pianos in his arrangement of Sealed Door.

On Bandcamp and streaming: lnk.to/chambers-of-...

#chronotrigger #piano #chambermusic

Thanks to @sheaviolin.bsky.social, @keyotter.bsky.social, @nicomendozamusic.bsky.social, @thebassoonist7513.bsky.social, @sean081799.bsky.social, and @1caaake.bsky.social for helping make this piece happen! (Level 5, please release the Miracle Mask soundtrack so we can license covers, thank you)

June 2025: DS Month·Dwelling of Duels Dwelling of Duels is a monthly video game remix competition.

I started entering @dwellingofduels.bsky.social in May as a performer, but this month I arranged a bit of Layton with the performance help of a bunch of friends! We managed to nab 3rd place together - feel free to check the whole contest at www.dwellingofduels.net/duels/25-06-...

📣 The best of @gamegrooves.com‬:
-“Battle” @biscore.bsky.social, K. Ragone, @covertcharisma.bsky.social
-“The Whims of Fate” @icrescendo.bsky.social @wurtzel.bsky.social D. Newt @steven-hewitt-vgm.bsky.social @rorybutler.bsky.social @nightotlivingday.bsky.social @thebassoonist7513.bsky.social

Band photo of Ankylo Tail after their performance at VGM CON: Dimensional Riff, featuring (from left to right): Joe Newman Ica Tongco Steven Hewitt Tony Dickinson Joe Beach Kevin Lin

Yesterday was a blast. Got to put on some of the wildest arrangements with some phenomenal musicians yesterday as Ankylo Tail took the Hero Stage at VGM CON by storm, and I also got to sit in with DK Adventure's set later that day!

Today, though, I get to chill out and rest and listen.

It'll be nothing but bangers, hope to catch you there 👀

Schedule for Steven Hewitt at VGM CON: Friday, at 3:30PM, Steven is leading Ankylo Tail at the Hero Stage. Friday, at 7:30PM, Steven is a guest performer with DK ADVENTURES at the Hero Stage. Sunday, at 11:00AM, Steven in participating in the Alto Clef Crew Battle at the Warp Stage. Sunday, at 12:30PM, Steven is performing with the Des Moines Gamer Symphony Orchestra. Sunday evening, Steven will lead the Post-Con Jams at what was formerly the Key Stage.

Wonder where I'll be during VGMCON? Feel free to consult this budget-friendly handmade schedule to find out!

It's honestly even cooler that way - it would have been great enough even if you had just thought of Ica and decided to include me in the list, but this means I made something that resonated well enough to make its way there organically 👀

I'm honored that, of all the *amazing* musical things Doug has been involved with over his long career, you picked the piece I composed. Thanks for letting me be a part of your journey. 🤍

So excited to announce that we'll be performing at VGM CON!!!

Catch our set on Friday April 11th, 3:30 pm, Hero Stage 🚀

See you there!

Announcement poster for Ankylo Tail performing at VGM CON 2025, featuring its lineup from MAGWest 2019: (left to right) Joe Newman, Tony Dickinson, Steven Hewitt, Mason Lieberman, and Kevin Lin. Below the group photo is the logo for VGM CON: DIMENSIONAL RIFF, which is happening April 11-13, 2025 in Minneapolis, and the Animal-Crossing-inspired logo for the Ankylo Tail band.

So so pumped to show you all what we've been working on when we go onstage at @vgmcon.bsky.social this year! We're performing on Friday, April 11 at 3:30PM, so we'll be sure to get your weekend off to a fantastic start!

To those of you making it out to GameSoundCon this year, safe travels and have fun! I wasn't able to make this year work but I'll see you in 2025 for sure

#IVGOpack

I hear we're collecting VGM folk. Can I get in?

POST YOUR FAV OLD COVER

Is it old if it came out this year? I worked with Ica and a bunch of other musicians on VGMCon's annual charity album this year, and I was honored to have my arrangement be the very first track on the album! No fancy videos, though, just good tunes.

youtu.be/RW123te-v0c?...

This was a brilliant idea and I'm not surprised in the least that you were the one to think of it. Thanks, Mason!

Hi! I'm Steven Hewitt, a composer who works primarily on indie games and mods. I've had Mason as a guest performer for my VGM jazz fusion band Ankylo Tail, and I'm currently the primary pianist for the Des Moines Gamer Symphony Orchestra.

I love stretching my boundaries and exploring new things!