Steve Downes, Voice of Master Chief, Reads from Halo 3 (Documentary, 2008)

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  • Steve Downes, Voice of Master Chief, reads from the Halo 3 script and talks about his role as Spartan 117.
    Produced by Austin C. Pruett and Jack Francis McTigue
    2008, DePaul University

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  • @BATJAX
    @BATJAX 2 ปีที่แล้ว +368

    Needed to hear his badass voice after seeing Chief take off his entire suit in the tv show. What were they thinking.

    • @arthurloveee
      @arthurloveee 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Same

    • @Patrick_Bateman____
      @Patrick_Bateman____ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Same. Couldn’t be more obvious the creators of the show have never read the books or played the games.

    • @TheWolffBro
      @TheWolffBro 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      I don't think it's a bad show, but I think it would have been better for them to have a faceless main character with him doing the voice again, or someone who can do as close as possible to the voice. It's just absolutely iconic.

    • @smitemus
      @smitemus 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Cheeks. Master Cheeks.

    • @stillmetal760rider5
      @stillmetal760rider5 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@TheWolffBro yea man honestly, I hate how people criticize the show soo much... As a hardcore Halo fan of course I was bummed on some things but I have a feeling the first season is going to be more of the establishment of the story a little slow but emphasize on plot and character building! Of course I want to see a lot more action but if they set up the plot and overall story in first season then in 2nd and 3rd etc start bringing in more of the violence and battle scenes we all know we want I would be completely fine with that! Just because the first season of a show or series is kinda slow doesn't mean that the following seasons won't come.back and make it all worth it... I've seen series like that and they end up being completely epic! I have faith they will make it badass like it is in games and books and in all honesty deserves to be... No matter what haters say they know damn well if they truly love Halo, they are guna watch it regardless so no point of being a douchey critic lol

  • @SkyhawksAu
    @SkyhawksAu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +820

    We need your voice recorded in a way we can preserve it for ever. Iconic.

    • @cristianroy21
      @cristianroy21 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Only way is to say every word in many different expressions 😱
      That would take forever and probably give him anxiety

    • @clxwncrxwn
      @clxwncrxwn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      @@cristianroy21 software already exists that can be perfectly replicate a persons voice, a 20 min voice sample is all that’s needed,
      The software is owned by Adobe, and as I far I know it hasn’t been released to the public.
      it’s actually pretty scary, if this Software was leaked innocent people could be framed with crimes they didn’t commit by people who just hate them and want to see them suffer.

    • @TheHellleader
      @TheHellleader 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@clxwncrxwn bruh, that's some black mirror shit right there

    • @clxwncrxwn
      @clxwncrxwn 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheHellleader yup when I saw the demonstration they were asked a lot of ethical questions that were brought up to even justify using it in the first place.

    • @TheHellleader
      @TheHellleader 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@clxwncrxwn Pretty sure those questions are for functions only and even if legally they're not using it there must be some black ops shit happening behind the scene already using the device

  • @1986kmcc
    @1986kmcc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +396

    Steve's voice is so iconic

    • @SangheiliSpecOp
      @SangheiliSpecOp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      I actually just looked up the word iconic in my dictionary and it just said "Steve Downes"

  • @BushBaby29
    @BushBaby29 3 ปีที่แล้ว +467

    "Master Chief" doing a guilty spark impression is great lol.

    • @SuperGiacomo1
      @SuperGiacomo1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @bushbaby29 I wanted to like it but you hit 117 likes, didnt feel right

    • @lonespark6994
      @lonespark6994 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SuperGiacomo1 Same

    • @BushBaby29
      @BushBaby29 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SuperGiacomo1 Thanks lol

    • @longshot7601
      @longshot7601 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      My favorite line is "I need a weapon." I just screamed that Master Chief was ready to kick a lot of ass.

  • @jackson5360
    @jackson5360 2 ปีที่แล้ว +268

    I was literally just thinking about how Steve Downes is the Clint Eastwood of video game voice actors. I couldn’t imagine Master Chief with anyone else’s voice, you truly are a legend.

    • @pnut3844able
      @pnut3844able 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      You see the TV show trailer? 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

    • @SuperDarkHalo
      @SuperDarkHalo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@pnut3844able Yeah that dudes voice sounded like he was trying way too hard to emulate Steve Downes. At least Jen Taylor is still playing Cortana though, just not a fan of her not being blue though.

    • @zedbags
      @zedbags 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha yeah

    • @Z-Romello
      @Z-Romello 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Halo Legends

  • @ModdedTalent
    @ModdedTalent 3 ปีที่แล้ว +92

    I think my favorite chief line might be “boo” followed by the grunts’ reactions 😂

  • @CruddySpark115
    @CruddySpark115 2 ปีที่แล้ว +105

    Steve: “it’s not a natural speaking voice.”
    Me: honestly don’t hear the difference

    • @anthony8241
      @anthony8241 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Master chief is more monotone

  • @theamericanviking1835
    @theamericanviking1835 2 ปีที่แล้ว +92

    Holy shit, I've been playing halo since halo 1 on pc back in the day. I never knew who the man behind the voice was and I am ashamed. You my friend, are a legend! May you be blessed with many happy and healthy years.

    • @strongholds12
      @strongholds12 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I dont think he does the chief in all halos

    • @TheRealAbraxas
      @TheRealAbraxas 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@strongholds12 yeah he does

    • @jollama
      @jollama ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Way to admit you don’t read the credits

    • @jollama
      @jollama ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@strongholds12Just had to get that comment in instead of fact checking first huh?

  • @Grinchpryde
    @Grinchpryde 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Your voice was the reason why I switched from the German version of Halo to the English one.

  • @arnavsawhney
    @arnavsawhney 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Raise your hand if you can hear the compression kick in!
    That means Steve not only knows the Master Chief voice, he's also into audio mixing as well!

    • @sierrachief117
      @sierrachief117 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Well he was a dj for 40 plus years so.....

  • @antwonsoldier1520
    @antwonsoldier1520 2 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    You’re my childhood hero Steve. Thank you for making my life so much better. Keep being awesome and God bless you. Also, when you imitated 343 guilty spark, I almost spit out my coffee!😆

  • @Peterplayingguitar
    @Peterplayingguitar 3 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    What an absolute legend.

  • @mikejohnston6729
    @mikejohnston6729 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Steve Downes and David Hayter, best voices in the business

    • @anthonymaxsalien
      @anthonymaxsalien 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Don't forget Steve Blum (Tank Dempsey voice actor and Heatwave from Rescue Bots)

    • @andree1991
      @andree1991 ปีที่แล้ว

      How about the girl who does Rebecca Chambers in Resident evil 1 OG? Checkmate atheists

  • @silvians
    @silvians 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Chief ♥️♥️
    I love you Mr.Downes, you made my childhood great , wish you the best !

  • @jacobystonecypher791
    @jacobystonecypher791 3 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    Welcome to youtube Steve!! So happy to have you here with us! Can't wait to see what stuff you share.

  • @MarioLopez-rn2bs
    @MarioLopez-rn2bs 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    All I can say is this.
    His voice holds the key.
    That’s all I got.

    • @sorrenblitz805
      @sorrenblitz805 ปีที่แล้ว

      "The key is also a sword and when you stick it in someone it unlocks their death." - Caboose.

  • @martian_man2154
    @martian_man2154 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Steve is a living legend

  • @beckyardfox98
    @beckyardfox98 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    The king himself! 👑

  • @ilovevideogamesagain2173
    @ilovevideogamesagain2173 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    120 hours and we are back to the fight...thank you Steve

  • @cesarcastro2831
    @cesarcastro2831 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Steve Downs & Kevin Conroy have the most badass voices in history.

    • @sorrenblitz805
      @sorrenblitz805 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey don't forget to include James Earl Jones and Tim Curry.

    • @grimm3593
      @grimm3593 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      And Steve Blum

  • @viprthered
    @viprthered 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    The most iconic voice actors ever

  • @coolman-mf3xl
    @coolman-mf3xl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    it feels really weird and satisfying at the same time

  • @OhanaJohan
    @OhanaJohan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Thanks for sharing all this stuff. It's really good to see some behind the scenes stuff, sir. Hope you have a blessed day

  • @stillmetal760rider5
    @stillmetal760rider5 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've been in love with Halo since it first came out in 2001! Everything about that game was ground breaking for that time era of gaming and more importantly, first person shooters! I just wanted to say thank you for making my childhood super-soldier hero sound soooo badass and absolutely iconic! I'm sure other fans would agree when I say Master Chief wouldn't be the Master Chief we know and love without your amazing voice acting behind it, just wouldn't be the same! Like one of the comments below said, I hope Microsoft can figure out a way to somehow save your voice on file and from that use it to create future Master Chief dialogue for every new Halo game! I don't think I would ever get used to another voice for Chief if they couldn't find a way to use yours in the new games. Thanks again for the amazing memories and dialogue! You're an absolute legend Steve! Cheers!

  • @LennoxParsec
    @LennoxParsec 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Amazing, Steve!

  • @xdensetsux4481
    @xdensetsux4481 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    So wait Steve downs has voiced master chief since Halo 1- infinite

    • @sorrenblitz805
      @sorrenblitz805 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yes. Except in Forward Unto Dawn and Halo Legends, and that cursed Paramount thing, Chief has always been voiced by Steve Downes, just like Cortana has always been voiced by Jen Taylor except for Halo Legends. Jen is even Cortana in the cursed Paramount thing and she's easily the best part about it.

  • @xSolarFlare15x
    @xSolarFlare15x 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That 343 Guilty Spark impression really got me lmao

  • @Dreamativee
    @Dreamativee 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I finally met him at Orlando MegaCon on the 19th, man that was so great. Childhood dream accomplished

  • @squad-kl3ek
    @squad-kl3ek 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Steve downes your voice is amazing you Deserve more not only on halo on other video games or movies :)

  • @MondySpartan
    @MondySpartan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Salute to the Chief!

  • @DeeRosa
    @DeeRosa 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I’m so upset that they didn’t get him to voice chief for the new Halo series

    • @etr8247
      @etr8247 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      He's 71... I don't want to wish anything negative, but... it may not be long before we lose live recordings of his voice.

  • @KielCrassus
    @KielCrassus ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love that his default voice is basically chief's.

  • @PneumaNoose
    @PneumaNoose 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Chills! I have goosebumps all over omgggg. Your voice instantly turns me back into the 15 year old little gamer girl that fell in love with your voice the moment I heard it the first time on the original Xbox for Combat Evolved. I had to end my gaming career in my late 20s so I never got to play beyond Halo 3 or 4 (I can’t remember). Whichever is the one where he dies at the end but then the teaser trailer of the next one is his heartbeat. Anyway, whichever that one is, I SOBBED uncontrollably at the end. I was depressed for WEEKS and crying over the death of my most beloved fictional character. I hope one day I can get back into gaming so I can play them all from start to finish (cuz I can’t remember most of the story anymore). One day when I can afford such things again, it’s gonna be just me and you, Chief! I miss Halo so much!!!

    • @ChrisPBacon-xn9up
      @ChrisPBacon-xn9up 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That was Halo 3! I actually just finished that game like a week ago so its fresh in my mind.

    • @PneumaNoose
      @PneumaNoose 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@ChrisPBacon-xn9up I thought it was 3! Thanks for confirming that!

    • @ChrisPBacon-xn9up
      @ChrisPBacon-xn9up 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@PneumaNoose 😁

  • @Mr.MM90
    @Mr.MM90 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Long Live Master Chief

  • @Patrick_Bateman____
    @Patrick_Bateman____ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wish we had you for the new Halo show 💔

  • @Garrysingz01
    @Garrysingz01 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I want this dude in Halo Tv series so bad!!!!

  • @boss2654
    @boss2654 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That’s my chief!!!! The legend. Since I was 10 years old when I first played Halo CE when it came out. Thank you.

  • @xCHOPP3R
    @xCHOPP3R 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    1:21 it sounds like Master Chief is speaking to my soul

  • @pnut3844able
    @pnut3844able 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    It's a tragedy they didn't get him for the TV show. I wonder who's choice that was

  • @TheMasterChiefWB
    @TheMasterChiefWB 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The voice of my child hood, i started playing Halo when i was 9, i'm 19 now.

    • @topkek7003
      @topkek7003 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      i was 7 when i started and im 19 as well

    • @sorrenblitz805
      @sorrenblitz805 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was 9 when I started and I'm 31 now.

    • @engelberthkroeger6817
      @engelberthkroeger6817 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I was 12 now im 30

    • @sebastiannguyen8269
      @sebastiannguyen8269 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I started playing halo when I was 9, I am now 22 almost 23 years.

  • @jetts427
    @jetts427 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    3.16k Subs, deserves more! This is great! 😄

  • @jacobszymczak9323
    @jacobszymczak9323 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    So the trick seems to be try to eat the microphone without eating the microphone

  • @NecrosVideos
    @NecrosVideos 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    An absolute legend

  • @heinsterr
    @heinsterr ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The greatest voice ever made

  • @madboy5686
    @madboy5686 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    “ not my natural soeaking voice “ he says while speaking in his natural voice sounding like chief

  • @notchetos400
    @notchetos400 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    master chief hitting a blunt??

    • @bavenstars
      @bavenstars 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Master keef

    • @ociee117
      @ociee117 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Shit I thought I was the only one who caught that lol

  • @TheRavepartycat
    @TheRavepartycat 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    his voice is butter to my brain

  • @Zohdiak
    @Zohdiak 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Master Chief and Optimus Prime are the voices of a 100 years

  • @DowlWatcher
    @DowlWatcher 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The voice in the recent trailer. 😔

  • @dmfamzo
    @dmfamzo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A voice so badass , confidence boosting ,recomforting he'd ask to jump on lava and you respond with now or in 20sconds?
    😄

  • @joelstarr8925
    @joelstarr8925 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The rightful voice of the live-action series

  • @multimediahelp1
    @multimediahelp1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Does this mean you will be making Master Chief ASMR videos? :P

    • @MrRocksW
      @MrRocksW 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      He had a Cameo, you can pay him and make it happen!

  • @7kingly241
    @7kingly241 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I never gonna get bored of the "ThE ArK" line mocking Guilty Spark lmao..

  • @experimenter19
    @experimenter19 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My mind early on to decided to make his VC be master chiefs face

  • @doylefan
    @doylefan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is awesome 👌

  • @Lochnivar
    @Lochnivar 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I can't believe the Halo series on Paramount is not using your voice, it's totally not canonical - they even had the audacity to remove his helmet! Everyone knows there's just another helmet underneath...or if they had to do it, y'know for the likes or because it's fashionable (see Mandalorian) then they could have at least used your face and de-aged it accordingly like was done with Luke. You'll always be the Master Chief to me and many others Steve, thanks for putting so many years of work into it and making it the most enjoyable videogame experience of my childhood.

  • @harlleygurrola8394
    @harlleygurrola8394 ปีที่แล้ว

    He IS Master Chief

  • @CR0WYT
    @CR0WYT 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Legend

  • @UberNick
    @UberNick 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    omg first

  • @Noctani
    @Noctani 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    HOLY CRAP! MASTER CHIEF!!!! THANK YOU!!!

  • @Intellistan
    @Intellistan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    The most alpha, capable, heroic, and dominant human character ever created

    • @BlargeMan
      @BlargeMan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I think he probably has to compete with Aragorn for that title, but it's a damn close competition

  • @SangheiliSpecOp
    @SangheiliSpecOp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Steve was kissing that mic and its cool

  • @TheWorldMemeDatabase
    @TheWorldMemeDatabase 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Is my man just casually holding a blunt during the interview?

  • @MsJordanBay
    @MsJordanBay 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love he has a blunt master chief has been through a lot . I would need to smoke to

    • @SickVapeTricks
      @SickVapeTricks 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s just a normal cigar lmao

  • @Chris-iq5pr
    @Chris-iq5pr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Steve got a blunt

  • @splunky2319
    @splunky2319 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Anyone else noticing the run on his "cigar"? unless thats a blunt

  • @VikTheGreat360
    @VikTheGreat360 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    When he says "Master Chiefin'" i cackled very loud lol

  • @dmaltosclips1737
    @dmaltosclips1737 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I got you Chief !

  • @chrish7310
    @chrish7310 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    We've come a long way

  • @Hd44656
    @Hd44656 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Steve is a legend

  • @gavinlanphear882
    @gavinlanphear882 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Best voice actor in history

  • @justinpage2712
    @justinpage2712 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    No one else realized he was smoking a blunt? lol the GOAT!

    • @Felale
      @Felale 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That's how you get such a magical voice 🤔

  • @PerezFamily93
    @PerezFamily93 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wish he could have made the voice for the master chief in the series :((((((

  • @adriansvarela
    @adriansvarela 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So cool thank you

  • @0XIIIIII
    @0XIIIIII 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    He has a blunt!!! Wooo litty you're the best!!

    • @cristianroy21
      @cristianroy21 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s probably a cigarillo

  • @TheEric_Esq
    @TheEric_Esq 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Do you still have these scripts? Can we get a download link so we can read them? 🥺

  • @fatherlucid4995
    @fatherlucid4995 หลายเดือนก่อน

    If they were ever to make halo into a movie you have to play chief and they can’t show his face.. ever. That’s one rule they can’t break. Honestly would love to see an alternate halo 4, 5 and 6 as the sequels we never got to Halo 3. A movie trilogy that would ideally be the story bungie would’ve worked on after 3 if they stayed on board

  • @RoastPartyTime
    @RoastPartyTime 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is that a fracking 1970s Battle Star shirt??? 🤩🤩🤩

  • @ryanhoskins458
    @ryanhoskins458 ปีที่แล้ว

    *"Wake me . . . when you need me . . ."*

  • @snipezy1175
    @snipezy1175 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    2:30 “Cause I wasn’t in the world”
    Hood: Chief, you mind telling me where you were going?
    Chief: sir, to give the covenant back their bomb.

  • @chotchbagmcgee
    @chotchbagmcgee 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Master chief smokes little cigars. Lol😂

  • @Moistiest110
    @Moistiest110 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    “Doing some masterchiefing”

  • @ijourneyl344
    @ijourneyl344 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this..

  • @Tseijuro
    @Tseijuro 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is lowkey poggers

  • @noahslavinmusic
    @noahslavinmusic 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    *takes bite of chili*
    I NEED A WEAPON

  • @-Myzz-
    @-Myzz- 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    2:16 transformers ironhide line done by steve downes

  • @harroldthered7050
    @harroldthered7050 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ThE aRk!!!

  • @iddsmedingus
    @iddsmedingus 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    my man on the mic like it's a cheeto puff

  • @nagiaoe2434
    @nagiaoe2434 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bungie: he's a man that doesn't speak much
    343: Chief won't ever stop talking

  • @ultraglender6131
    @ultraglender6131 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh I like it

  • @TheRealQuenny
    @TheRealQuenny 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    i love it!

  • @Agent_Rhiza
    @Agent_Rhiza 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Let’s go!!

  • @BT_Official2011
    @BT_Official2011 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    funny title Master chief ASMR official not clickbait

  • @slinkie3564
    @slinkie3564 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Trying to figure out who has a better voice. Optimus, Or master Chief

  • @jasonkim11
    @jasonkim11 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tell that to the Covenant.

  • @emerald-1878
    @emerald-1878 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    To give the covenant back there bomb

  • @thatonehispanic7982
    @thatonehispanic7982 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Instead of siri I want a master chief version

  • @mathisntmybestsubject8440
    @mathisntmybestsubject8440 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gotta put his lips on the microphone in order to do this role XD

  • @chuck936
    @chuck936 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Which is ok, just asking. Your voice is iconic

  • @atls2049
    @atls2049 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    *I WON'T*