C418's ambient score for Minecraft has to be one of the most intriguing video game soundtracks of all time. Drawing influence from the likes of Brian Eno, Steve Reich and Erik Satie, Minecraft's music is dripping with character, yet remains humble and non-invasive during gameplay. Today I'm taking a look at how Minecraft wound up with this minimalist soundtrack and what gives this music its muted yet curious sound.

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SOURCES:
Daniel Rosenfeld (C418) talking at DevGAMM in 2015    • Daniel Rosenfeld (C418) – Creating th...  
Minecraft is the most popular game of all time: https://www.theverge.com/2020/5/18/21...
Liner Notes of Ambient 1: Music For Airports by Brian Eno: http://music.hyperreal.org/artists/br...
Interview with Brian Eno (2011):    • Brian Eno: The original conception of...  
Rosenfeld interview with Vice (2015): https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/d7...

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