Music Disc — far
Music Disc "far" is a calm 2:54 C418 ambient track you obtain when a skeleton-killed creeper drops it.
Description
Music Disc "far" does not stack (max stack size 1) and exists in both Java Edition and Bedrock Edition. When a Jukebox plays Music Disc "far", a Redstone Comparator reading that Jukebox outputs a signal strength of 5, a unique value useful for disc-detection circuits. Parrots standing near a Jukebox playing Music Disc "far" will dance, and a Hopper can insert or pull out Music Disc "far" for jukebox automation.
Guide
How to get and play the "far" music disc in Minecraft
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1
Set up a creeper kill
Music Disc "far" is not craftable. Lure a Creeper in front of a skeleton so the mob shoots the Creeper with an arrow.
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Collect the dropped disc
When the arrow kills the Creeper, it drops one random overworld music disc; pick it up and check whether you received Music Disc "far".
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Place a Jukebox
Place a Jukebox on the ground in your base or listening room where you want Music Disc "far" to play.
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Play the disc
Right-click Music Disc "far" onto the Jukebox. The subtitle "C418 - far" appears in the action bar and the 2:54 track begins with music-note particles.
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5
Read it with redstone
Place a Redstone Comparator against the Jukebox to read a signal strength of 5 while Music Disc "far" is playing, useful for automated disc detection.
A Hopper can insert Music Disc "far" into a Jukebox and pull it back out, and Parrots nearby will dance while it plays.
Frequently asked questions
How do you get the "far" music disc in Minecraft?
Music Disc "far" drops when a skeleton kills a Creeper with an arrow; the Creeper then drops one random overworld disc, which can be "far".
Is the "far" music disc craftable?
No. Music Disc "far" has no crafting recipe and is not found in chests; the creeper-shot-by-skeleton drop is the main way to obtain it.
How long does the "far" disc play?
Music Disc "far" plays for 2:54 (174 seconds) of calm, melodic C418 ambient music before the Jukebox stops.
What comparator output does "far" give?
A Jukebox playing Music Disc "far" gives a Redstone Comparator output of 5, a value unique to this disc among the music discs.
Is the "far" disc in Java and Bedrock?
Yes. Music Disc "far" is available in both Java Edition and Bedrock Edition and behaves the same way in both.
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