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This is a list of music tracks from the {{uv|Minecraft}} series available in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. These tracks are available to play on the [[Minecraft World]] stage, as well as [[Battlefield]], [[Small Battlefield]], [[Big Battlefield]], and [[Final Destination]].
This is a list of music tracks from the {{uv|Minecraft}} series available in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. These tracks are available to play on the [[Minecraft World]] stage, as well as {{SSBU|Battlefield}}, [[Small Battlefield]], {{SSBU|Big Battlefield}}, and {{SSBU|Final Destination}}.


==Halland / Dalarna==
==Halland / Dalarna==
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|name=Halland / Dalarna
|name=Halland / Dalarna
|universe={{uv|Minecraft}}
|universe={{uv|Minecraft}}
|debut=''Minecraft Dungeons''
|debut=''{{iw|wikipedia|Minecraft Dungeons}}''
|arrangement=''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''
|availability=Downloadable
|availability=Downloadable
|link=[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qa0LLO8xz9g]
|link=[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qa0LLO8xz9g]
}}
}}
===Origin===
===Origin===
A new remix of the two camp themes from ''Minecraft Dungeons''. Like the original songs, the arrangement is led by a piano, but the tempo is much faster paced and it also incorporates electric guitar riffs, a modern drum kit and string sections. The piano and guitar were performed by Takayuki Yoshimura and Yuya Komoguchi respectively, with Tomotaka Saka serving as the recording and mixing engineer.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Tomori_Kudo/status/1316290491009257472 @Tomori_Kudo on Twitter]</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/Tomori_Kudo/status/1317327702467047424 @Tomori_Kudo on Twitter]</ref> Halland and Dalarna are both names of provinces in Sweden.
A new remix of the two camp themes from ''Minecraft Dungeons''. Like the original songs, the arrangement is led by a piano, but the tempo is much faster paced and it also incorporates electric guitar riffs, a modern drum kit and string sections. The piano and guitar were performed by Takayuki Yoshimura and Yuya Komoguchi respectively, with Tomotaka Saka serving as the recording and mixing engineer.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Tomori_Kudo/status/1316290491009257472 @Tomori_Kudo on Twitter]</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/Tomori_Kudo/status/1317327702467047424 @Tomori_Kudo on Twitter]</ref> {{s|wikipedia|Halland}} and {{s|wikipedia|Dalarna}} are both names of provinces in Sweden.


When played on [[Minecraft World]], the music syncs up with the stage's day-&-night cycle, as it will become more calm during sunset and nightime, before gradually picking up and returning to normal during sunrise and daytime, after which the song will loop back to the start. However, it will become desynchronized if the game is paused or the gameplay speed is altered.
When played on [[Minecraft World]], the music syncs up with the stage's day-&-night cycle, as it will become more calm during sunset and nightime, before gradually picking up and returning to normal during sunrise and daytime, after which the song will loop back to the start. However, it will become desynchronized if the game is paused or the gameplay speed is altered.
===Composition & Arrangements===
===Composition & Arrangements===
Source: Minecraft Dungeons
Source: Minecraft Dungeons


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===Other uses===
===Other uses===
This track was used in {{SSBU|Steve}}'s reveal trailer and in "Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Mr. Sakurai Presents "Steve & Alex" when discussing [[Mine / Craft / Create Block|Alex's neutral special]].
This track was used in {{SSBU|Steve}}'s reveal trailer and in ''Mr. Sakurai Presents "Steve & Alex"'' when discussing [[Mine / Craft / Create Block|Alex's neutral special]].
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|name=Earth
|name=Earth
|universe={{uv|Minecraft}}
|universe={{uv|Minecraft}}
|debut=''Minecraft Earth''
|debut=''{{iw|wikipedia|Minecraft Earth}}''
|arrangement=''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''
|availability=Downloadable
|availability=Downloadable
|link=[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZrF9Hz4dpo]
|link=[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZrF9Hz4dpo]
}}
}}
===Origin===
===Origin===
A new remix of the main theme from ''Minecraft Earth''. It is done in an upbeat orchestral style and also contains a drum-and-bass beat, compared to the original's calm slow-paced piano. However, it still retains the piano in some parts of the track.
A new remix of the main theme from the now defunct ''Minecraft Earth''. It is done in an upbeat orchestral style and also contains a drum-and-bass beat, compared to the original's calm slow-paced piano. However, it still retains the piano in some parts of the track.


===Composition & Arrangements===
===Composition & Arrangements===
Source: Minecraft Earth
Source: Minecraft Earth


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===Other uses===
===Other uses===
This track is used in "Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Mr. Sakurai Presents "Steve & Alex" when discussing the Minecraft World stage. It is also used on the ''Minecraft'' Spirit Board and in Steve's Classic Mode credits.
This track is used in ''Mr. Sakurai Presents "Steve & Alex"'' when discussing the Minecraft World stage. It is also used on the ''Minecraft'' Spirit Board and in Steve's Classic Mode credits.
{{clr}}
{{clr}}


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|name=Clockwork Crafter
|name=Clockwork Crafter
|universe={{uv|Minecraft}}
|universe={{uv|Minecraft}}
|debut=''Minecraft''
|debut=''[[wikipedia:Minecraft|Minecraft: Legacy Console Edition]]''
|availability=Downloadable
|availability=Downloadable
|link=[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=752K6J7N66U]
|link=[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=752K6J7N66U]
}}
}}
===Origin===
===Origin===
One of the Steampunk Battle Mini Game themes, taken directly from the original version. Composed by Gareth Coker.  
This was one of the Battle Mini Game themes that could play on the Shipyard map, with the song being taken directly from the original game. Composed by Gareth Coker.


===Composition & Arrangements===
===Composition & Arrangements===
Source: Minecraft
Source: Minecraft


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===Other uses===
===Other uses===
This track is used in "Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Mr. Sakurai Presents "Steve & Alex" when discussing Steve's standard moves that don't use tools.
This track is used in ''Mr. Sakurai Presents "Steve & Alex"'' when discussing Steve's standard moves that don't use tools.
{{clr}}
{{clr}}


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|name=Toys on a Tear
|name=Toys on a Tear
|universe={{uv|Minecraft}}
|universe={{uv|Minecraft}}
|debut=''Minecraft''
|debut=''[[wikipedia:Minecraft|Minecraft: Legacy Console Edition]]''
|arrangement=''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''
|availability=Downloadable
|availability=Downloadable
|link=[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgsH0iOxZdQ]
|link=[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgsH0iOxZdQ]
}}
}}
===Origin===
===Origin===
A new remix of one of the Shrunk Battle Mini Game themes. It is faithful to the original, but it also includes acoustic and electric guitars as well as the FM synth style instrumentation from the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive's chip in place of the chimes, a style often used by the arranger.
A new remix of one of the Battle Mini Game themes that could play on the Shrunk map. It is faithful to the original, but it also includes acoustic and electric guitars as well as the FM synth style instrumentation from the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive's chip in place of the chimes, a style often used by the arranger.


===Composition & Arrangements===
===Composition & Arrangements===
Source: Minecraft
Source: Minecraft


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===Other uses===
===Other uses===
This track is used in "Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Mr. Sakurai Presents "Steve & Alex" when discussing Steve's characteristics.
This track is used in ''Mr. Sakurai Presents "Steve & Alex"'' when discussing Steve's characteristics.
{{clr}}
{{clr}}


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|name=Dance of the Blocks
|name=Dance of the Blocks
|universe={{uv|Minecraft}}
|universe={{uv|Minecraft}}
|debut=''Minecraft''
|debut=''[[wikipedia:Minecraft|Minecraft: Legacy Console Edition]]''
|arrangement=''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''
|availability=Downloadable
|availability=Downloadable
|link=[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtDFmdeN_k0]
|link=[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtDFmdeN_k0]
}}
}}
===Origin===
===Origin===
A new remix of one of the Shrunk Battle Mini Game themes. Like the previous remix, it is very faithful to the original, but it also includes lighter percussion as well as a timpani, and is generally more subdued and calmer.
A new remix of one of the Battle Mini Game themes that could play on the Shrunk map. Like the previous remix, it is very faithful to the original, but it also includes lighter percussion as well as a timpani, and is generally more subdued and calmer.


===Composition & Arrangements===
===Composition & Arrangements===
Source: Minecraft
Source: Minecraft


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===Other uses===
===Other uses===
This track is used in "Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Mr. Sakurai Presents "Steve & Alex" when showing Steve's standard moves involving tools.
This track is used in ''Mr. Sakurai Presents "Steve & Alex"'' when showing Steve's standard moves involving tools.
{{clr}}
{{clr}}


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|name=Glide
|name=Glide
|universe={{uv|Minecraft}}
|universe={{uv|Minecraft}}
|debut=''Minecraft''
|debut=''[[wikipedia:Minecraft|Minecraft: Legacy Console Edition]]''
|arrangement=''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''
|availability=Downloadable
|availability=Downloadable
|link=[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFAfyMc-W3w]
|link=[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFAfyMc-W3w]
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===Composition & Arrangements===
===Composition & Arrangements===
Source: Minecraft
Source: Minecraft


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===Other uses===
===Other uses===
This track is used in "Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Mr. Sakurai Presents "Steve & Alex" when discussing Alex's remaining special moves.
This track is used in ''Mr. Sakurai Presents "Steve & Alex"'' when discussing [[Minecart]], [[Elytra]] and [[TNT]].


===Trivia===
===Trivia===
*Following the release of Challenger Pack 7, on December 22nd, 2020, an album was released containing all the music tracks from the Glide minigame in the Legacy Console versions of ''Minecraft''. Notably, the song remixed for ''Smash'' is also called "Glide" on the album, despite being unnamed before its ''Smash'' appearance.
*Following the release of Challenger Pack 7, on December 22nd, 2020, an album was released containing all the music tracks from the Glide minigame in the Legacy Console versions of ''Minecraft''. Notably, the song remixed for ''Smash'' is also called "Glide" ("Glide (Map 1)") on the album, despite being unnamed before its ''Smash'' appearance.
{{clr}}
{{clr}}


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|name=The Arch-Illager
|name=The Arch-Illager
|universe={{uv|Minecraft}}
|universe={{uv|Minecraft}}
|debut=''Minecraft Dungeons''
|debut=''{{iw|wikipedia|Minecraft Dungeons}}''
|arrangement=''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''
|availability=Downloadable
|availability=Downloadable
|link=[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNk8_oZxPKc]
|link=[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNk8_oZxPKc]
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===Composition & Arrangements===
===Composition & Arrangements===
Source: Minecraft Dungeons
Source: Minecraft Dungeons


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===Other uses===
===Other uses===
This track is used in "Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Mr. Sakurai Presents "Steve & Alex" when discussing the music selection and during the Round 7 [[Mii Costume]] Showcase during [[Creeper]], [[Pig]], and the Diamond Armor reveal.
This track is used in ''Mr. Sakurai Presents "Steve & Alex"'' when discussing the music selection, as well as during the [[Mii Costume]] reveal for [[Creeper]], [[Pig]], and the Diamond Armor.
{{clr}}
{{clr}}


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**It is worth noting that ''Dragon Quest'' did not receive any new remixes, whereas six of the seven ''Minecraft'' songs are arrangements.
**It is worth noting that ''Dragon Quest'' did not receive any new remixes, whereas six of the seven ''Minecraft'' songs are arrangements.
**Additionally, due to {{uv|Final Fantasy}} gaining nine new music tracks in addition to the two in the base game with {{SSBU|Sephiroth}}, ''Minecraft'' has the fewest music tracks out of any third-party franchise.
**Additionally, due to {{uv|Final Fantasy}} gaining nine new music tracks in addition to the two in the base game with {{SSBU|Sephiroth}}, ''Minecraft'' has the fewest music tracks out of any third-party franchise.
*[[Masahiro Sakurai]] described producing music from ''Minecraft'' for ''Smash Bros.'' as difficult for him and his team, even calling it one of the toughest challenges in the history of the series, as music from the original game was unable to be used due to "various circumstances" including apparent licensing difficulties and their style being deemed too relaxing.<ref>[https://twitter.com/PushDustIn/status/1313038231823212545 PushDustIn on Twitter]</ref> As a result, the songs are taken from two of the spin-offs — ''Minecraft Earth'' and ''Minecraft Dungeons'' — and the minigames from the Legacy Console editions of ''Minecraft''. Sakurai also stated that additional tracks were planned, but scrapped partway through; however, he is satisfied with the overall atmosphere of the final choices.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Sephazon/status/1321482733030289410 Robert Sephazon on Twitter]</ref>
*[[Masahiro Sakurai]] described producing ''Minecraft'' music for ''Smash'' as difficult for him and his team, even calling it one of the toughest challenges in the history of the series, as music from the original game was unable to be used due to "various circumstances" including apparent licensing difficulties and their style being deemed too relaxing.<ref>[https://twitter.com/PushDustIn/status/1313038231823212545 PushDustIn on Twitter]</ref> As a result, the songs are taken from two of the spin-offs — ''Minecraft Earth'' and ''Minecraft Dungeons'' — and the minigames from the Legacy Console editions of ''Minecraft''. Sakurai also stated that additional tracks were planned, but scrapped partway through; however, he is satisfied with the overall atmosphere of the final choices.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Sephazon/status/1321482733030289410 Robert Sephazon on Twitter]</ref>
*Despite Sakurai stating in the ''[[Mr. Sakurai Presents]]'' that there was a balance between Battle, Tumble, and Glide themes in the song selection, there are no songs from the Tumble minigame, and only one Glide song. It is possible that one or more of the scrapped arrangements were songs that played in Tumble or Glide.
*Despite Sakurai stating in the ''[[Mr. Sakurai Presents]]'' that there was a balance between Battle, Tumble, and Glide themes in the song selection, there are no songs from the Tumble minigame, and only one Glide song. It is possible that one or more of the scrapped arrangements were songs that played in Tumble or Glide.
*The minigames from the Legacy Console editions are not available in the current versions of ''Minecraft'', making their songs the first in ''Smash'' to not be present in the game of origin at the time of being added. Presumably, they were included due to the issues in securing songs from the original ''Minecraft'' soundtrack.
*The minigames from the Legacy Console editions are not available in the current versions of ''Minecraft'', making their songs the first in ''Smash'' to not be present in the game of origin at the time of being added. Presumably, they were included due to the issues in securing songs from the original ''Minecraft'' soundtrack.
*"Earth" is the second song to originate from a mobile game, namely ''Minecraft Earth'', after "{{SSBUMusicLink|Fire Emblem|Gear Up For…}}" from ''Fire Emblem Heroes''.
**Relatedly, ''Minecraft Earth'' shut down on June 30th 2021 (8 months after the release of Challenger Pack 7), thus giving "Earth" a similar distinction.
*"Earth" is the second song in ''Smash'' to originate from a mobile game, namely ''Minecraft Earth'', after "{{SSBUMusicLink|Fire Emblem|Gear Up For…}}" from ''Fire Emblem Heroes''.
*''Minecraft Dungeons'' is the first of two games released in the 2020s to be represented in ''Smash'' via music, with the second being ''Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory''.
*''Minecraft'' is the first Western property in ''Smash'' where no arrangement was done by one of the original composers.
*''Minecraft'' is the first Western property in ''Smash'' where no arrangement was done by one of the original composers.
*''Minecraft'' is the only major series in ''Ultimate'' where all song names are identical in both English and Japanese.
*''Minecraft'' and ''[[List of SSBU Music (Kingdom Hearts series)|Kingdom Hearts]]'' are the only major series in ''Ultimate'' where all songs featured are named identically in both English and Japanese. All songs from ''[[List of SSBU Music (Sonic The Hedgehog series)|Sonic The Hedgehog]]'', ''[[List of SSBU Music (Street Fighter series)|Street Fighter]]'', and ''[[List of SSBU Music (Tekken series)|Tekken]]'' are listed in English even in the Japanese version, but the exact names vary.


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 10:05, August 23, 2023

This is a list of music tracks from the Minecraft series available in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. These tracks are available to play on the Minecraft World stage, as well as Battlefield, Small Battlefield, Big Battlefield, and Final Destination.

Halland / Dalarna

Halland / Dalarna
Track title Halland / Dalarna
Universe Minecraft
Debut game Minecraft Dungeons
Arrangement debut Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Availability Downloadable
Link [1]

Origin

A new remix of the two camp themes from Minecraft Dungeons. Like the original songs, the arrangement is led by a piano, but the tempo is much faster paced and it also incorporates electric guitar riffs, a modern drum kit and string sections. The piano and guitar were performed by Takayuki Yoshimura and Yuya Komoguchi respectively, with Tomotaka Saka serving as the recording and mixing engineer.[1][2] Halland and Dalarna are both names of provinces in Sweden.

When played on Minecraft World, the music syncs up with the stage's day-&-night cycle, as it will become more calm during sunset and nightime, before gradually picking up and returning to normal during sunrise and daytime, after which the song will loop back to the start. However, it will become desynchronized if the game is paused or the gameplay speed is altered.

Composition & Arrangements

Source: Minecraft Dungeons

Arrangement Supervisor: ACE (TOMOri Kudo / CHiCO)

Composition: Mojang AB

Arrangement: SEKAI WALKER Producers LLC.

Composition Copyright Mojang AB

Arrangement Copyright Nintendo

Other uses

This track was used in Steve's reveal trailer and in Mr. Sakurai Presents "Steve & Alex" when discussing Alex's neutral special.

Earth

Earth
Track title Earth
Universe Minecraft
Debut game Minecraft Earth
Arrangement debut Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Availability Downloadable
Link [2]

Origin

A new remix of the main theme from the now defunct Minecraft Earth. It is done in an upbeat orchestral style and also contains a drum-and-bass beat, compared to the original's calm slow-paced piano. However, it still retains the piano in some parts of the track.

Composition & Arrangements

Source: Minecraft Earth

Arrangement Supervisor: Mitsuhiro Kitadani

Composition: Mojang AB

Arrangement: BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc.

Composition Copyright Mojang AB

Arrangement Copyright Nintendo

Other uses

This track is used in Mr. Sakurai Presents "Steve & Alex" when discussing the Minecraft World stage. It is also used on the Minecraft Spirit Board and in Steve's Classic Mode credits.

Clockwork Crafter

Clockwork Crafter
Track title Clockwork Crafter
Universe Minecraft
Debut game Minecraft: Legacy Console Edition
Availability Downloadable
Link [3]

Origin

This was one of the Battle Mini Game themes that could play on the Shipyard map, with the song being taken directly from the original game. Composed by Gareth Coker.

Composition & Arrangements

Source: Minecraft

Composition and arrangement Copyright Mojang AB

Other uses

This track is used in Mr. Sakurai Presents "Steve & Alex" when discussing Steve's standard moves that don't use tools.

Toys on a Tear

Toys on a Tear
Track title Toys on a Tear
Universe Minecraft
Debut game Minecraft: Legacy Console Edition
Arrangement debut Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Availability Downloadable
Link [4]

Origin

A new remix of one of the Battle Mini Game themes that could play on the Shrunk map. It is faithful to the original, but it also includes acoustic and electric guitars as well as the FM synth style instrumentation from the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive's chip in place of the chimes, a style often used by the arranger.

Composition & Arrangements

Source: Minecraft

Arrangement Supervisor: Yuzo Koshiro

Composition: Mojang AB

Arrangement: Ancient-corp.

Composition Copyright Mojang AB

Arrangement Copyright Nintendo

Other uses

This track is used in Mr. Sakurai Presents "Steve & Alex" when discussing Steve's characteristics.

Dance of the Blocks

Dance of the Blocks
Track title Dance of the Blocks
Universe Minecraft
Debut game Minecraft: Legacy Console Edition
Arrangement debut Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Availability Downloadable
Link [5]

Origin

A new remix of one of the Battle Mini Game themes that could play on the Shrunk map. Like the previous remix, it is very faithful to the original, but it also includes lighter percussion as well as a timpani, and is generally more subdued and calmer.

Composition & Arrangements

Source: Minecraft

Arrangement Supervisor: Yoko Shimomura

Composition: Mojang AB

Arrangement: Midiplex Co., Ltd.

Composition Copyright Mojang AB

Arrangement Copyright Nintendo

Other uses

This track is used in Mr. Sakurai Presents "Steve & Alex" when showing Steve's standard moves involving tools.

Glide

Glide
Track title Glide
Universe Minecraft
Debut game Minecraft: Legacy Console Edition
Arrangement debut Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Availability Downloadable
Link [6]

Origin

A new remix of one of the Glide Mini Game themes, which previously went unnamed in the Legacy Console Edition. It is done in an orchestral style like the original, but incorporates a loop and new instruments like acoustic guitar.

Composition & Arrangements

Source: Minecraft

Arrangement Supervisor: Hiroki Hashimoto

Composition: Mojang AB

Arrangement: BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc.

Composition Copyright Mojang AB

Arrangement Copyright Nintendo

Other uses

This track is used in Mr. Sakurai Presents "Steve & Alex" when discussing Minecart, Elytra and TNT.

Trivia

  • Following the release of Challenger Pack 7, on December 22nd, 2020, an album was released containing all the music tracks from the Glide minigame in the Legacy Console versions of Minecraft. Notably, the song remixed for Smash is also called "Glide" ("Glide (Map 1)") on the album, despite being unnamed before its Smash appearance.

The Arch-Illager

The Arch-Illager
Track title The Arch-Illager
Universe Minecraft
Debut game Minecraft Dungeons
Arrangement debut Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Availability Downloadable
Link [7]

Origin

A new orchestral remix of the Arch-Illager's boss theme from Minecraft Dungeons. It remains faithful to the original complete with a choir, but also incorporates a modern drum kit and elements of piano.

Composition & Arrangements

Source: Minecraft Dungeons

Arrangement: Motoi Sakuraba

Composition: Mojang AB

Composition Copyright Mojang AB

Arrangement Copyright Nintendo

Other uses

This track is used in Mr. Sakurai Presents "Steve & Alex" when discussing the music selection, as well as during the Mii Costume reveal for Creeper, Pig, and the Diamond Armor.

Trivia

  • Minecraft has the fewest number of music tracks out of all DLC universes in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, with only seven, having one less than Dragon Quest's eight.
    • It is worth noting that Dragon Quest did not receive any new remixes, whereas six of the seven Minecraft songs are arrangements.
    • Additionally, due to Final Fantasy gaining nine new music tracks in addition to the two in the base game with Sephiroth, Minecraft has the fewest music tracks out of any third-party franchise.
  • Masahiro Sakurai described producing Minecraft music for Smash as difficult for him and his team, even calling it one of the toughest challenges in the history of the series, as music from the original game was unable to be used due to "various circumstances" including apparent licensing difficulties and their style being deemed too relaxing.[3] As a result, the songs are taken from two of the spin-offs — Minecraft Earth and Minecraft Dungeons — and the minigames from the Legacy Console editions of Minecraft. Sakurai also stated that additional tracks were planned, but scrapped partway through; however, he is satisfied with the overall atmosphere of the final choices.[4]
  • Despite Sakurai stating in the Mr. Sakurai Presents that there was a balance between Battle, Tumble, and Glide themes in the song selection, there are no songs from the Tumble minigame, and only one Glide song. It is possible that one or more of the scrapped arrangements were songs that played in Tumble or Glide.
  • The minigames from the Legacy Console editions are not available in the current versions of Minecraft, making their songs the first in Smash to not be present in the game of origin at the time of being added. Presumably, they were included due to the issues in securing songs from the original Minecraft soundtrack.
    • Relatedly, Minecraft Earth shut down on June 30th 2021 (8 months after the release of Challenger Pack 7), thus giving "Earth" a similar distinction.
  • "Earth" is the second song in Smash to originate from a mobile game, namely Minecraft Earth, after "Gear Up For…" from Fire Emblem Heroes.
  • Minecraft Dungeons is the first of two games released in the 2020s to be represented in Smash via music, with the second being Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory.
  • Minecraft is the first Western property in Smash where no arrangement was done by one of the original composers.
  • Minecraft and Kingdom Hearts are the only major series in Ultimate where all songs featured are named identically in both English and Japanese. All songs from Sonic The Hedgehog, Street Fighter, and Tekken are listed in English even in the Japanese version, but the exact names vary.

References