Uploaded June 2022 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Recording provided by Open Range Video and J-Tech Audio Visual
Title: Voice of No Return
Game: NieR:Automata
Composer: Keiichi Okabe
Arranger: Nico Benner
Featuring: Eirena Li, Ian Wang
NieR:Automata follows a pair of androids as they explore an abandoned, post- apocalyptic Earth riddled with conflict and war. The two androids encounter a myriad of saddening experiences throughout their journey—each encounter is concluded with “Voice of No Return” playing in the background, as if to signal the androids’ progress towards discovering what it means to be human. Although the original features vocals, this version relies solely on the powerful and raw notes of the cello and piano, highlighting the melancholic yet hopeful themes associated with this song.
This piece was performed at our Spring 2022 Small Ensemble Concert in Gildenhorn Recital Hall. Follow us on our social media platforms or visit our website to stay up-to-date on our latest events and performances!
Official Website: umd.gamersymphony.org
Facebook: facebook.com/GamerSymphony
Twitter: twitter.com/GamerSymphony
Twitch: twitch.tv/gamersymphonyumd
The Gamer Symphony Orchestra is a student-run symphonic orchestra consisting of more than 120 musicians, including a full choir. Since our establishment in 2005, we have strived to promote video game music as an art form and to continue bringing video game worlds to life through orchestral arrangements - almost all of which are created by our own members.
For more information, visit umd.gamersymphony.org
Recording provided by Open Range Video and J-Tech Audio Visual
Title: Voice of No Return
Game: NieR:Automata
Composer: Keiichi Okabe
Arranger: Nico Benner
Featuring: Eirena Li, Ian Wang
NieR:Automata follows a pair of androids as they explore an abandoned, post- apocalyptic Earth riddled with conflict and war. The two androids encounter a myriad of saddening experiences throughout their journey—each encounter is concluded with “Voice of No Return” playing in the background, as if to signal the androids’ progress towards discovering what it means to be human. Although the original features vocals, this version relies solely on the powerful and raw notes of the cello and piano, highlighting the melancholic yet hopeful themes associated with this song.
This piece was performed at our Spring 2022 Small Ensemble Concert in Gildenhorn Recital Hall. Follow us on our social media platforms or visit our website to stay up-to-date on our latest events and performances!
Official Website: umd.gamersymphony.org
Facebook: facebook.com/GamerSymphony
Twitter: twitter.com/GamerSymphony
Twitch: twitch.tv/gamersymphonyumd
The Gamer Symphony Orchestra is a student-run symphonic orchestra consisting of more than 120 musicians, including a full choir. Since our establishment in 2005, we have strived to promote video game music as an art form and to continue bringing video game worlds to life through orchestral arrangements - almost all of which are created by our own members.
For more information, visit umd.gamersymphony.org
