Guts Theme (cover): a tribute to Kentaro Miura by Qlay

Paying tribute to one of the greatest mangakas, and more generally artists, of all time. He was the father of one of the most beautiful, violent, poetic and extreme masterpieces ever made: Berserk. This over 8000 pages manga started in 1989, and has been a great artistic influence for me, and Miura's passing away just feels like the loss of a family member.
May you rest in the peace you've always deserved, and receive my everlasting gratitude for what your work brought me.

Farewell, Kentaro MIURA (1966-2021)

Original Guts theme composed by Susumu Hirasawa
Rearrangements, all cellos, guitars, voices, and video by Quentin "Qlay" Gendrot

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[quentinexus]

Thanks again to everyone for your infinite kindness and support! I have juste released a new cover to celebrate the 40th anniversary of The Neverending Story, go listen!!

[wolfbrigade]

Not sure if it's just me but I think this version actually sounds a little hopeful. I can imagine Guts sitting alone in a tavern, drinking a beer before Casca, Farnese and co. come in and he only gives them a little understanding nod before they join him at the table.

[edidk]

Man, aren't u ashamed that u make so many people cry?

[brandoncolque]

Bro you really nailed the "mmMHAAAAwaaawAaAwEhEhAww eeYyoooo ayohhhoWOAHohhh" bit and that goes hard af.

[dclxvi]

3 things to make me cry -
1. Guts Theme
2. Hurting my loved ones
3. Onions

[thariqrasyid]

"Dreams. Each man longs to pursue his dream. Each man is tortured by this dream, but the dream gives meaning to his life. Even if the dream ruins his life, man cannot allow himself to leave it behind. In this world, is man ever able to possess anything more solid than a dream? " - Guts

[Vash_Carrison]

This is gives me both a feeling of peace and nostalgic sorrow. Well done OP.

[nhutnguyenquang]

I think that this cover describes the last few chapter very well. Rather than give off a feeling of emptyness and sorrow, it's warm yet melancolic. Listening to this make me think of Guts chilling with the gang around the bonfire than as everyone rest for the night, he sits there, contemplating all the things that happened and wonder what the future will hold for them.

[dead_again]

this is an absolutely beautiful cover. can't stop listening to it.

[lolopotatoes]

Rest in peace Miura San. What a legacy you left behind.

[qgrpg]

Parabéns.
Descanse em paz Sr. Miura.
Nunca esqueceremos sua obra, Gutz terá seu final feliz e sua caminhada por estradas não tão sangrentas e lamacentas findará e será construída por nós que realmente caminhamos junto nessa jornada.
Diretamente do Brasil.
Novamente parabéns, aos artistas que tocaram no vídeo.

[eduardobenassi]

You did the vocals as well!! This might be my favorite cover, I love the cello 👌
It's been 3 months and it still makes me tear up... I'm gonna miss waiting for the next chapter every few months and buying the new volumes. 14 years, damn :(

[felix_christopher]

F-ck me, mate. Was searching for „Gut's theme, orchestra” and expected to only be landed with big production, Japanese orchestras, but instead I found your dedicated homage. No regrets there, it's so beautiful and touching and goes to show that Miura left an impression on far more people than one would think. Thank you for your spot-on piece, I might even prefer it to the original.

[Maknorr-vw]

Well done this sounds wonderful. Rip Kentaro Miura

[muhammadgelar]

Not gonna lie, didnt expect him to humming the beautiful melody. Nicely done!

[MrJokahhh]

Brilliant! Did Miura-sensei justice. Much love! Rest easy sensei.

[seeepzeeebologi]

thank you, you seem like put a lot feeling to make this bsc hear it at 3am make me rember miura death and suddenly make me cry again 😭.

[youreldritchprincess]

This is so calming and brings tears to my eye. It's insane to me that a man who goes through so much pain and anger has one of the calmest theme songs I've heard in all my time watching anime

[pascal_case]

So glad to see the version that Gigguk used at his wedding. You see Gigguk is my uncle. Uncy Grant played this as he walked down the aisle 🥲. I'd like to thank you on behalf of Gigguk on youtube

[EnoKast]

Oh my god, this is beautiful dude. Please cover for an hour, please. I want to listen to it over and over again