Skype Conference 2012: C418
Minecraft composer C418 is joining Skype Conference 2012 as the third announced guest, and backers of the Winter Bundle's Skype chat are invited to take part. Disasterpeace, Darren Korb and two additional musicians to be announced this week will be participating in the remaining Skype sessions.
Supershigi composes Minecraft-inspired original song
Plants vs Zombies composer Laura Shigihara has composed a new song, titled "From the Ground Up." A music video featuring the Minecraft-inspired piece, with 3D animation by Slamacow, premiered last night during the MineCon closing ceremonies, and is currently available to view on YouTube.
Zebes System posts 2012 game cover compilation
Game cover artist Claire Anne Carr of Zebes System has posted his follow-up to Music System 2, a collection of game covers arranged in 2012. The seventeen-track compilation "the.second.year" includes rock covers of music from Minecraft, Donkey Kong Country 2, Bionic Commando and Blaster Master.
Diverse System posts Dear Mr. Minecraft EP samples
Game arrange circle Diverse System plans to release a Minecraft fan arrange album EP at the Tokyo Big Sight convention center, during the third day of Comic Market 81. Titled "Dear Mr. Minecraft," the nine-track compilation aims to reinterpret compositions written by game composer C418 in a variety of electronic music styles.
Minecraft composer shares album Seven Years of Server Data
C418, the composer of Mojang's popular sandbox game Minecraft, has released an 18-track collection through Bandcamp for "name your price." Titled "Seven Years of Server Data," the album is comprised of older compositions, along with some more recent remixes.
Undressed Comiket 81 release features Minecraft remixes
Comic Market 81 release "Undressed" will feature arrangements of composer c418's tracks "Sweden" and "Minecraft" from the popular indie sandbox game Minecraft. A collaboration between arrangers Yuu-P of PHOENIX Project and JOYH-TV of SEPIA-SIS, the compilation will debut on December 30.
Laura Shigihara creates Minecraft-inspired Cube Land video
Game composer Laura Shigihara of Plants vs Zombies and Melolune has uploaded a new Minecraft-inspired music video, titled "Cube Land," in anticipation of MineCon.
MineCon trailer features music by DJ Ephixa
The trailer for the MineCon Minecraft convention taking place November 18 and 19 at the Mandalay Bay hotel in Las Vegas features music by DJ Ephixa of the Zelda Step dubstep album.
Figaro Castle from Final Fantasy VI created in Minecraft
Ever wanted to explore the fictional locations of Final Fantasy VI in three dimensions? Well, now there's a replica of Figaro Castle in Minecraft.
C418 Q&A: Minecraft's Volume Alpha Soundtrack
C418 discusses his music for Minecraft, his Volume Alpha Soundtrack release on Bandcamp, and the upcoming 2 Player Productions' documentary on the making of the game.
Minecraft Volume Alpha soundtrack now on Bandcamp
Musician C418 has uploaded his Minecraft Volume Alpha soundtrack to Bandcamp, where it can be streamed in its entirety and purchased as a digital download.
