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Minecraft – Volume Alpha
Three notes of 'Sweden' and suddenly you're 10, it's raining, and nothing bad can reach you. ⛏️ #Minecraft
Who it's for
For many listeners these soft piano and synth pieces are tied to hours of self-directed, low-stakes play, so they cue a felt sense of safety and competence.
Feelings it meets
What it is
Minecraft – Volume Alpha is the first soundtrack album by C418 (Daniel Rosenfeld) for the video game Minecraft. It was self-released digitally on Bandcamp on 4 March 2011, and Ghostly International later issued it on CD and LP (2015) and cassette (2025). The music is mostly quiet, simple ambient and acoustic pieces built on piano and strings, with a few upbeat chiptune tracks.
Where to find it
Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music and other major streaming services; CD/vinyl from the label and usual retailers. Also on C418's Bandcamp.
Before you start
Age: Not verified (suggested all ages)
So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past.F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby
