: The album features a contrast between "more positive" upbeat tracks and "very dark" ambient pieces.
While originally self-released as a digital download (MP3/FLAC) in 2013, the album has since been reissued in various physical formats. Minecraft - Volume Beta - C418 - Bandcamp
Released on November 9, 2013, is the second official soundtrack album by German musician C418 (Daniel Rosenfeld) . It serves as a sprawling, 140-minute companion to the original Volume Alpha , containing 30 tracks that significantly expanded the game's sonic landscape. Musical Evolution and Style
The album includes music "silently" added to the game during various updates, as well as several tracks exclusive to the album release.
Compared to the minimalistic and somber Volume Alpha , Volume Beta is noted for its increased complexity and diverse emotional range.
: C418 has described the album as being "dedicated to America and Asia," whereas he felt Volume Alpha was a "love record to Europe". Content Highlights