: The album features a contrast between "more positive" upbeat tracks and "very dark" ambient pieces.
Compared to the minimalistic and somber Volume Alpha , Volume Beta is noted for its increased complexity and diverse emotional range.
: Tracks 20 through 29 comprise 10 of the collectible in-game music discs (such as "Stal," "Ward," and "Chirp") that were missing from the first soundtrack album.
: Unlike the first album, several tracks here include percussion—most notably "Aria Math" and "Taswell".
: C418 has described the album as being "dedicated to America and Asia," whereas he felt Volume Alpha was a "love record to Europe". Content Highlights
: The tracks are significantly longer; for instance, "Alpha" runs for over 10 minutes, while "The End" clocks in at 15 minutes.
: Pieces like "Ki," "Intro," and "Alpha" are included in the album but do not appear in the standard in-game rotation. Format and Availability
: The album features a contrast between "more positive" upbeat tracks and "very dark" ambient pieces.
Compared to the minimalistic and somber Volume Alpha , Volume Beta is noted for its increased complexity and diverse emotional range.
: Tracks 20 through 29 comprise 10 of the collectible in-game music discs (such as "Stal," "Ward," and "Chirp") that were missing from the first soundtrack album.
: Unlike the first album, several tracks here include percussion—most notably "Aria Math" and "Taswell".
: C418 has described the album as being "dedicated to America and Asia," whereas he felt Volume Alpha was a "love record to Europe". Content Highlights
: The tracks are significantly longer; for instance, "Alpha" runs for over 10 minutes, while "The End" clocks in at 15 minutes.
: Pieces like "Ki," "Intro," and "Alpha" are included in the album but do not appear in the standard in-game rotation. Format and Availability