{"title":"C418","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout C418\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDaniel Rosenfeld, performing as C418, was born in Iserlohn, Germany on May 9, 1989. He composed the soundtrack to the video game Minecraft beginning in 2009, with the music released as the albums Minecraft - Volume Alpha (2011) and Minecraft - Volume Beta (2013). The Minecraft soundtracks have become cultural touchstones for a generation of gamers and have been widely discussed as influential ambient electronic works in their own right. Rosenfeld parted ways with Mojang (the Minecraft developer) and Microsoft in 2020 and has since released non-Minecraft material.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSound and style\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eC418's sound combines ambient, electronic, and downtempo with minimalist piano arrangements, atmospheric synthesizers, and contemplative pacing. The Minecraft soundtracks were specifically designed to be unobtrusive accompaniment to extended gameplay, a goal that has shaped C418's broader aesthetic sensibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiscography highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinecraft - Volume Alpha (2011, C418)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinecraft - Volume Beta (2013, C418)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0x10c Soundtrack (2013, C418)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcursions (2018, C418)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor collectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVinyl pressings of Minecraft - Volume Alpha and Volume Beta have been issued through Ghostly International in multiple color variants and limited editions, including 10th anniversary editions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere to start\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eListeners new to C418 typically start with Minecraft - Volume Alpha (2011). \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/electronic-vinyl-records\"\u003eElectronic\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/soundtrack-vinyl-records\"\u003eSoundtracks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"c418-minecraft-volume-alpha-cd","title":"Minecraft Volume Alpha CD","description":"\u003cp\u003ePopular gaming site Kotaku named it among The Best Game Music of 2011, calling the music \"remarkably soothing,\" and The Guardian has compared Rosenfeld's delicate piano and sparse ambient motifs to legendary artists Erik Satie and Brian Eno.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540738551991,"sku":"210000061408","price":14.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/s-l400.jpg?v=1781154076"},{"product_id":"c418-minecraft-volume-alpha-green-vinyl","title":"Minecraft Volume Alpha LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eMinecraft - Volume Alpha is the work of German composer and musician Daniel Rosenfeld. Using C418 as his moniker, Rosenfeld crafted the sweeping soundtrack and vibrant sound design which helped breathe life into Minecraft's voxel-based universe. Fans and critics were universally enamored with his beatless, nuanced electronic pieces upon release. Popular gaming site Kotaku named it among The Best Game Music of 2011, calling the music \"remarkably soothing,\" and The Guardian has compared Rosenfeld's delicate piano and sparse ambient motifs to legendary artists Erik Satie and Brian Eno. In an interview feature with C418, Polygon distilled Volume Alpha to it's essence: \"It's not bound by the retro aesthetic of Minecraft's graphics. It transcends them. The album is an attempt to uplift the combined game\/music experience into the sublime.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540782821559,"sku":"210000081748","price":23.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/images.jpg?v=1781154250"},{"product_id":"c418-minecraft-alpha-beta-2xcassette","title":"Minecraft: Alpha+Beta 2xCASSETTE","description":"\u003cp\u003eI stopped playing this game when they added netherite. I knew I would break my tv the moment I fell into lava with that stuff on. Calming music tho.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540782985399,"sku":"210000098119","price":23.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4420894-3406179.jpg?v=1781154251"},{"product_id":"c418-minecraft-volume-beta-red-orange-yellow-vinyl","title":"Minecraft Volume Beta LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis collection features many tracks that were \"silently\" added to Minecraft during its music updates and a few that never officially entered the game.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540875554999,"sku":"210000049510","price":28.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/c418beta.jpg?v=1781154577"},{"product_id":"c418-minecraft-volume-beta-cassette","title":"Minecraft Volume Beta CASSETTE","description":"\u003cp\u003eExperience the atmospheric soundscapes of C418 with the Minecraft Volume Beta cassette, a brilliant exploration of electronic music that complements the iconic game. Featuring tracks like \"Ki\" and \"Aria Math,\" this release takes you on a journey through ambient textures and melodic intricacies. Ideal for late-night listening, this cassette embodies the essence of creativity and nostalgia within the Minecraft universe.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48771583017143,"sku":"210000106202","price":14.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4420893-3382513.jpg?v=1782827937"},{"product_id":"c418-minecraft-volume-beta-cd","title":"Minecraft Volume Beta 2CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eImmerse yourself in the world of C418 with the \"Minecraft Volume Beta\" 2CD set, featuring a collection of tracks that elevate the iconic soundscape of the beloved game. Spanning nearly 140 minutes, this release includes hidden gems that resonate with both fans and newcomers alike, showcasing C418's unique blend of electronic music and ambient influences. This double-disc set from Ghostly International captures the essence of Minecraft's expansive universe through its captivating melodies and intricate sound designs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785666703543,"sku":"210000061448","price":15.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/3811817-3391236.jpg?v=1783045596"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.waxtraxrecords.com\/collections\/c418.oembed","provider":"Wax Trax Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}