Minecraft – Volume Alpha
C418 · 2011
58 min · 24 tracks · electronic · ambient · video game music
Delicate ambient soundscapes intertwine with playful melodies, evoking the tranquil yet adventurous spirit of exploration.
Why this album works
This album is notable for its significant cultural impact, as it became synonymous with the Minecraft phenomenon, contributing to the game's immersive experience. The soundtrack received positive critical reception, often praised for its calming and atmospheric qualities, helping to establish a dedicated audience for video game music as a legitimate genre.
- Best for
- gradual builds and payoffs atmospheric background focus delicate soundscapes
- Context
- Released on March 4, 2011, 'Minecraft – Volume Alpha' marked C418's official entry into the world of video game music. At this point in his career, C418 was primarily known for his experimental electronic works, and this soundtrack elevated his profile significantly within both gaming and music communities.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Aphex Twin· Bear McCreary· Joseph Trapanese
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Key 1:05
- 2 Door 1:51
- 3 Subwoofer Lullaby Standout 3:28
- 4 Death 0:41
- 5 Living Mice 2:57
- 6 Moog City 2:40
- 7 Haggstrom 3:24
- 8 Minecraft Standout 4:14
- 9 Oxygene 1:05
- 10 Equinoxe 1:54
- 11 Mice on Venus 4:41
- 12 Dry Hands 1:09
- 13 Wet Hands 1:29
- 14 Clark 3:11
- 15 Chris 1:27
- 16 Thirteen 2:57
- 17 Excuse 2:03
- 18 Sweden Standout 3:34
- 19 Cat 3:06
- 20 Dog 2:25
- 21 Danny 4:14
- 22 Beginning 1:42
- 23 Droopy Likes Ricochet 1:36
- 24 Droopy Likes Your Face 1:56
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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