The History of Minecraft's Music - What Happened to C418?

New music from C418 has strangely been absent from new versions of Minecraft. Why is this the case? In this video, I will be explaining the history of Minecraft's soundtrack and what happened to C418.

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[puzzLEGO]

let it sink in that C418 has probably made some of the most listened-to music ever, of all time

[optie]

The fact that an entire generation could recognize these songs instantly is just incredible.

[LukemoLegend]

I still listen just to the soundtracks he made to this day. And I love what he did. Minecraft would be different without C418.

[Laurel]

i played minecraft at my grandmother's in 2013. the music would play throughout her house for multiple hours every day. she still tells me almost 10 years later that it's one of her fondest memories of us at the house, and asked who the composer was because she liked it.

[StuffOfSonny]

I remember when Steve was added to Smash Bros, and I was really upset that none of C418's music made the cut. Then someone replied to one of my many pessimistic tweets saying he did not want his music to end up in the clutches of Nintendo's Copyright ID data base, so Smash Bros' lack of Iconic Minecraft Music made a whole lot more sense.

[idiotsincarsalberta]

I honestly believe that Minecraft wouldn't be nearly as enjoyable without C418's music

[mikesmit]

That man forged a entire community with his music. He will be remembered as the first and greatest music composer for Minecraft.

[NickJacobsMusic]

When the song came on at 2:30 i got teary eyed... these are the moments that made Minecraft Minecraft! The nostalgic feelings, all that came from C418! Without this music, it would never be the same!

[psivewri]

I have so many memories of playing Minecraft Classic 11 years ago. The music was a big part of it :)

[The_Horizon]

C418 might need to bring his cat to the vet

[origamimasters]

Well guess what, C418 is getting to be a part of Billboard's music awards for Volume Alpha. I'm very happy to see that he finally gets an award for one of the greatest soundtracks of all time!

[MKPW]

Man. He never made music before yet he has made tracks that I will never forget and always stir up intense nostalgia of my younger days and friends.

[areakastudios]

C418's overall style has a charm that will never be replaced. Kind of random, but volume beta is actually my favorite album of all time.

[Supertimegamingify]

I'm glad that he (apparently) stood up for himself. He's still as great a composer as he was before, and his works still exist.

[rykerporter]

C418's music really made the player fell relaxed, like nothing was rushed, like they could do what they want.

[lochlanbasile]

Its unfortunate that c418 is not with Minecraft anymore. He's undisputably a genius, and I can confidently say that his music, is Minecraft. Nobody can do it like him.

[Zandercraft]

The MC music is so iconic... Wish we had more C418 music. Unfortunate we won't have more.

[afekshelly]

I swear every time I hear the original soundtrack, I get hit with this nostalgia wave and mixed emotions, I get kinda sad that I wouldn't be able to play the game as a kid again. So many memories. I just wish to go back and play survival with my friends once more, this game really was my whole childhood

[Sbeev]

Nothing against the new composers or their music but it's just never going to be the same as if it were still done by C418

[wizardlizard]

His music has a magic to it. So many people from many paths of life have played minecraft and heard those songs, so they mean something different to everybody. For me, they're emotional because those melodies remind me of some of the best times of my life. I can't thank minecraft and C418 enough for that.