: Unlike the first album, several tracks here include percussion—most notably "Aria Math" and "Taswell".
: Pieces like "Ki," "Intro," and "Alpha" are included in the album but do not appear in the standard in-game rotation. Format and Availability
: 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 C418 - Minecraft, Volume Beta (MP3, 2013)
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 tracks are significantly longer; for instance, "Alpha" runs for over 10 minutes, while "The End" clocks in at 15 minutes. : Unlike the first album, several tracks here
: Tracks 20 through 29 comprise 10 of the collectible in-game music discs (such as "Stal," "Ward," and "Chirp") that were missing from the first soundtrack album.
Compared to the minimalistic and somber Volume Alpha , Volume Beta is noted for its increased complexity and diverse emotional range. Content Highlights Released on November 9, 2013, is
The album includes music "silently" added to the game during various updates, as well as several tracks exclusive to the album release.