Tsuki Oke 2024 – NieR Fan Orchestra Concert

▶︎ About Tsuki Oke / Mond Tränen PhilharmoNikeR

Mond Tränen PhilharmoNikeR (also known as the Tsuki Orchestra aka Tsuki Oke) is a volunteer-based musical group formed by fans with the goal of performing music from the NieR game series.

In 2017, they arranged music from NieR Gestalt/Replicant, and in 2019, they performed pieces from NieR:Automata with a full orchestra and chorus. At this concert, they performed music from NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139… featuring an orchestra, chorus, and pipe organ. The group is dedicated to creating concerts that capture the essence of the NieR universe, continuously striving to innovate and improve their performances.

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Tsuki Oke / Lunar Tear Orchestra Performs NieR:Automata

Sunday, April 28 was the 2nd fan concert produced by the Mond Tränen PhilharmoNikeR / 月の涙オーケストラ / 月オケ / Tsuki Oke / Lunar Tear Orchestra, solely focusing on the music from NieR:Automata. It was completely a fan production with no direct affiliation with Square Enix.

This was my sixth performance as part of an orchestral choir in Japan. I am certainly not a pro, but I always love learning more about music and performing on stage. It’s always great to share this experience with other liked minds.

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Tsuki Oke Performs NieR:Automata in 2019!

It was just announced on Twitter that there will be a second Tsuki Oke fan concert event in 2019! The official title of the orchestral group is Mon Tränen PhilharmoNikeR, which is basically the Lunar Tear Orchestra. In Japanese, it is even further shortened to just 月オケ or Tsuki Oke.

Here’s the nitty-gritty details on the scheduled concert date and time:

  • Tsuki Oke / Lunar Tear Orchestra
  • Date: April 28, 2019
  • Venue: Suginami Public Hall
  • Music: From the game “NieR:Automata”
  • Conductor: Miura Osuke

The official website can be found here. mondtraenenphil.com

The site has been redesigned and is currently sporting a really nice illustration that conjures memories of NieR:Automata. The recruiting process will be opened at some undisclosed later date, so stay tuned for that!

Also, if you haven’t heard of Tsuki Oke before, check out the article I wrote about the previous concert from 2017 here.

Lunar Tear Fan Orchestra Performs NieR

Mond Tränen PhilharmoNikeR

This weekend was the fan concert produced by the Mond Tränen PhilharmoNikeR, aka Lunar Tear Orchestra, aka Tsuki Oke, solely focusing on the music from the original NieR. As it was completely a fan production, there was no direct involvement with anyone official at Square Enix or MONACA; however, a certain amount of approval from them was necessary to put on the concert at all.

This concert was a product of love by fans, for fans, and as a huge fan myself, I *needed* to be part of it! <3

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