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The Sound of Blocks
“Immerse yourself in C418's masterpiece”
An immersive listening room dedicated to C418's iconic soundtrack and Minecraft's sound design.
Duration20 min
LocationGround Floor - Creative Wing
Age Groupall-ages
FloorFloor 1
About This Exhibit
Close your eyes and let the music transport you back to your first Minecraft world. The Sound of Blocks is a meditative space dedicated to the audio that made Minecraft unforgettable.
Our listening pods feature the complete C418 soundtrack in spatial audio, allowing you to experience familiar tracks in ways you've never heard before. Learn about the creation of iconic sounds, from the "oof" damage sound to the cave ambience that haunts your dreams.
Special exhibits cover Lena Raine's additions to the soundtrack and the technical evolution of Minecraft's audio engine.
What You'll Experience
Spatial audio listening pods
Create your own note block songs
Learn sound design secrets
Hear rare unused tracks
Meet C418 at special events
Did You Know?
C418 composed the soundtrack alone
"Sweden" is the most iconic track
The cave sounds were designed to be unsettling
Exhibit Information
Duration20 min
LocationGround Floor - Creative Wing
FloorFloor 1
Difficultyall-ages
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible. Audio descriptions available. Sensory-friendly hours on Sundays.