Minecraft – Volume Beta
C418 · 2013
140 min · 30 tracks · electronic music
A serene blend of ambient textures and melodic chiptune, echoing the expansive world of its video game roots.
Top tracks — play these first
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Alpha — This track encapsulates the essence of exploration in Minecraft, featuring an expansive arrangement that mirrors the game's vast landscapes.
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Moog City 2 — With its catchy melodies and laid-back vibe, this track has become iconic among players, representing the playful spirit of Minecraft.
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The End — As a lengthy composition depicting the climactic moments in the game, it masterfully captures a sense of finality and reflection.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album's ambient textures and seamless flow create an immersive experience, making it rewarding for repeated listens.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of ambient soundscapes interspersed with melodic chiptune elements, creating a serene atmosphere.
- Several tracks utilize minimalistic arrangements, focusing on subtle variations in texture and tone rather than complex structures.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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8/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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9/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- soothing auditory exploration
- playful melodies for creativity
- background warmth for focus
- immersive soundscapes for relaxation
- gentle pacing for contemplation
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefer structured song formats
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album solidified C418's reputation in video game music and beyond.
- Career context
- By the time C418 released Minecraft – Volume Beta in November 2013, he had already gained recognition for his work on the original Minecraft soundtrack. This album served as a follow-up to his earlier volume, expanding on the atmospheric soundscapes that had become synonymous with the game's immersive experience.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Brian Eno· Aphex Twin· Moby
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Ki 1:32
- 2 Alpha 10:03
- 3 Dead Voxel 4:56
- 4 Blind Spots 5:32
- 5 Flake 2:50
- 6 Moog City 2 3:00
- 7 Concrete Halls 4:14
- 8 Biome Fest 6:18
- 9 Mutation 3:05
- 10 Haunt Muskie 6:01
- 11 Warmth 3:59
- 12 Floating Trees 4:04
- 13 Aria Math 5:10
- 14 Kyoto 4:09
- 15 Ballad of the Cats 4:36
Disc 2
- 1 Taswell 8:35
- 2 Beginning 2 2:56
- 3 Dreiton 8:17
- 4 The End 15:04
- 5 Chirp 3:06
- 6 Wait 3:54
- 7 Mellohi 1:38
- 8 Stal 2:32
- 9 Strad 3:08
- 10 Eleven 1:11
- 11 Ward 4:10
- 12 Mall 3:18
- 13 Blocks 5:43
- 14 Far 3:12
- 15 Intro 4:36
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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