Thomas Böcker
@thomasboecker.com
Founder of Merregnon Studios. Producer & Artistic Director of Game Concerts (Symphonic Series, Final Symphony – music from FINAL FANTASY, Skyrim 10th Anniversary Concert) & Merregnon (Land of Silence, Heart of Ice).
www.merregnon.com
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Piano Fantasies was an emotional concert that reminded me why I originally decided to pursue this profession. It was the first time that one of my productions had its premiere in Japan, and I could not have wished for a more fitting place. My heartfelt thanks to everyone who made this possible!
November 2, 2025 at 5:33 AM
Piano Fantasies was an emotional concert that reminded me why I originally decided to pursue this profession. It was the first time that one of my productions had its premiere in Japan, and I could not have wished for a more fitting place. My heartfelt thanks to everyone who made this possible!
Oh, hello Tokyo. ❤️
October 29, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Oh, hello Tokyo. ❤️
25 years ago, the first Merregnon album was released. It’s remarkable how strongly it has shaped my path - and still does. Cliché or not, your early twenties are the time to try, create, and learn while you can still take risks (almost) freely.
October 12, 2025 at 8:13 AM
25 years ago, the first Merregnon album was released. It’s remarkable how strongly it has shaped my path - and still does. Cliché or not, your early twenties are the time to try, create, and learn while you can still take risks (almost) freely.
Ten years ago today, Final Symphony II was performed in Osaka by the London Symphony Orchestra, the first time a foreign orchestra played video game music in its country of origin. Fans said they could sense the deep engagement, passion and love that went into it. @mischacheung.bsky.social
September 27, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Ten years ago today, Final Symphony II was performed in Osaka by the London Symphony Orchestra, the first time a foreign orchestra played video game music in its country of origin. Fans said they could sense the deep engagement, passion and love that went into it. @mischacheung.bsky.social
Final Symphony II with the London Symphony Orchestra, exactly 10 years ago today, and the start of our Japan tour with concerts in Osaka and Yokohama. An emotional, deeply moving time filled with some of my most cherished memories.
September 12, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Final Symphony II with the London Symphony Orchestra, exactly 10 years ago today, and the start of our Japan tour with concerts in Osaka and Yokohama. An emotional, deeply moving time filled with some of my most cherished memories.
Four years ago, the concert film of Merregnon: Land of Silence with the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra was released. Without a doubt one of the highlights of my career, and an opportunity I remain deeply grateful for.
Photos: Yanan Li
@yellowtone.bsky.social
www.konserthuset.se/en/merregnon
Photos: Yanan Li
@yellowtone.bsky.social
www.konserthuset.se/en/merregnon
September 11, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Four years ago, the concert film of Merregnon: Land of Silence with the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra was released. Without a doubt one of the highlights of my career, and an opportunity I remain deeply grateful for.
Photos: Yanan Li
@yellowtone.bsky.social
www.konserthuset.se/en/merregnon
Photos: Yanan Li
@yellowtone.bsky.social
www.konserthuset.se/en/merregnon
Almost exactly ten years ago, the world premiere of Final Symphony II took place in Bonn, Germany, featuring new arrangements of music from Final Fantasy V, VIII, IX, and XIII. The programme was set to embark on a world tour right afterwards. ♥️
September 4, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Almost exactly ten years ago, the world premiere of Final Symphony II took place in Bonn, Germany, featuring new arrangements of music from Final Fantasy V, VIII, IX, and XIII. The programme was set to embark on a world tour right afterwards. ♥️
A few more impressions from the Piano Fantasies - music from SQUARE ENIX sessions in Stockholm. Mischa Cheung @mischacheung.bsky.social at the piano, with Lars Nilsson shaping the sound and David Tarrodi @yellowtone.bsky.social capturing it all on film.
www.pianofantasies.com
www.pianofantasies.com
August 31, 2025 at 7:51 AM
A few more impressions from the Piano Fantasies - music from SQUARE ENIX sessions in Stockholm. Mischa Cheung @mischacheung.bsky.social at the piano, with Lars Nilsson shaping the sound and David Tarrodi @yellowtone.bsky.social capturing it all on film.
www.pianofantasies.com
www.pianofantasies.com
Behind the scenes from this year’s Piano Fantasies - music from SQUARE ENIX sessions in Stockholm with Mischa Cheung @mischacheung.bsky.social. A really great time with recording producer Lars Nilsson, longtime friend and colleague.
www.pianofantasies.com
www.pianofantasies.com
August 27, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Behind the scenes from this year’s Piano Fantasies - music from SQUARE ENIX sessions in Stockholm with Mischa Cheung @mischacheung.bsky.social. A really great time with recording producer Lars Nilsson, longtime friend and colleague.
www.pianofantasies.com
www.pianofantasies.com
A snippet from the choir rehearsal for X-Out, part of the Symphonic Shades concert featuring the music of Chris Hülsbeck @chrishuelsbeck.bsky.social, performed 17 years ago today. Jonne Valtonen’s @jonnevaltonen.bsky.social arrangement remains one of my absolute favorites to this day.
August 23, 2025 at 7:55 AM
A snippet from the choir rehearsal for X-Out, part of the Symphonic Shades concert featuring the music of Chris Hülsbeck @chrishuelsbeck.bsky.social, performed 17 years ago today. Jonne Valtonen’s @jonnevaltonen.bsky.social arrangement remains one of my absolute favorites to this day.
Almost exactly 16 years ago: Sinfonia Drammatica with the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra. Music from Legend of Mana, Turrican, Kingdom Hearts and Giana Sisters. A rare East meets West moment, with Yoko Shimomura and Chris Hülsbeck @chrishuelsbeck.bsky.social attending in person.
August 3, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Almost exactly 16 years ago: Sinfonia Drammatica with the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra. Music from Legend of Mana, Turrican, Kingdom Hearts and Giana Sisters. A rare East meets West moment, with Yoko Shimomura and Chris Hülsbeck @chrishuelsbeck.bsky.social attending in person.
Yuzo Koshiro @yuzokoshiro.bsky.social just shared a fantastic photo from 2004 in Leipzig I hadn’t seen before. So many memories…
@chrishuelsbeck.bsky.social
@chrishuelsbeck.bsky.social
July 18, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Yuzo Koshiro @yuzokoshiro.bsky.social just shared a fantastic photo from 2004 in Leipzig I hadn’t seen before. So many memories…
@chrishuelsbeck.bsky.social
@chrishuelsbeck.bsky.social
Time for the Final Symphony II dress rehearsal.
July 6, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Time for the Final Symphony II dress rehearsal.
Beautiful moments in Kiel with wonderful artists Charlotte Thiele, Mischa Cheung, Eckehard Stier, and the Philharmonisches Orchester Kiel. Symphonic Memories at its best. ❤️
June 12, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Beautiful moments in Kiel with wonderful artists Charlotte Thiele, Mischa Cheung, Eckehard Stier, and the Philharmonisches Orchester Kiel. Symphonic Memories at its best. ❤️
Brightening the palette for Symphonic Memories.
June 11, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Brightening the palette for Symphonic Memories.
An absolutely breathtaking concert by the LSO under Sir Antonio Pappano in Dresden yesterday, and at the same time a reunion with dear friends. Truly moving, and deeply enjoyable.
May 31, 2025 at 9:07 AM
An absolutely breathtaking concert by the LSO under Sir Antonio Pappano in Dresden yesterday, and at the same time a reunion with dear friends. Truly moving, and deeply enjoyable.
I know throwbacks can be a bit tiresome, but Final Symphony with the LSO, twelve years ago today, was a groundbreaking moment for me. It changed everything.
So I hope you’ll forgive the nostalgia. And what a coincidence – I get to see the LSO live tonight, right here in my hometown!
So I hope you’ll forgive the nostalgia. And what a coincidence – I get to see the LSO live tonight, right here in my hometown!
May 30, 2025 at 10:09 AM
I know throwbacks can be a bit tiresome, but Final Symphony with the LSO, twelve years ago today, was a groundbreaking moment for me. It changed everything.
So I hope you’ll forgive the nostalgia. And what a coincidence – I get to see the LSO live tonight, right here in my hometown!
So I hope you’ll forgive the nostalgia. And what a coincidence – I get to see the LSO live tonight, right here in my hometown!
Inspiration gathering in progress for Merregnon: Heart of Ice.
May 19, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Inspiration gathering in progress for Merregnon: Heart of Ice.
Thrilled to see that Merregnon: Heart of Ice will return in December with three performances by the Deutsche Staatsphilharmonie!
www.staatsphilharmonie.de/de/programm/...
www.staatsphilharmonie.de/de/programm/...
May 9, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Thrilled to see that Merregnon: Heart of Ice will return in December with three performances by the Deutsche Staatsphilharmonie!
www.staatsphilharmonie.de/de/programm/...
www.staatsphilharmonie.de/de/programm/...
Another little throwback, this time to my first meeting with @chrishuelsbeck.bsky.social in the late ’90s. We met at a London Symphony Orchestra concert featuring Jerry Goldsmith’s music, conducted by the maestro himself.
(And yes – early digital photography at its finest.)
(And yes – early digital photography at its finest.)
May 6, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Another little throwback, this time to my first meeting with @chrishuelsbeck.bsky.social in the late ’90s. We met at a London Symphony Orchestra concert featuring Jerry Goldsmith’s music, conducted by the maestro himself.
(And yes – early digital photography at its finest.)
(And yes – early digital photography at its finest.)
It was a special week in Des Moines: Final Symphony was conducted by a chief conductor for the very first time, Joseph Giunta. A dedicated orchestra, an attentive audience – and a wonderful example of how naturally video game music has found its place in concert halls all over the world.
May 2, 2025 at 2:58 PM
It was a special week in Des Moines: Final Symphony was conducted by a chief conductor for the very first time, Joseph Giunta. A dedicated orchestra, an attentive audience – and a wonderful example of how naturally video game music has found its place in concert halls all over the world.