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!! ►kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5y6fXppbMh-q68

[@TempatKemah]

You should do guts theme again with 'proper' lyric there is one

[@edidk5953]

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

[@wolfbrigade8042]

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.

[@quentinexus]

That's beautiful, thanks a lot for sharing these bright and peaceful thoughts

[@dclxvi9046]

Man you made me cry fuck yaaa man fuck

[@feliperisseto9113]

Guts sound is always hopeful. It's a beautyful song for a beautyful character.

[@soldieroflove7km]

I litteraly had to hold my tears thinking of this scenery...

[@tosky761]

honestly this is spot on, the original is a lot more depressive, there I'd cry sad tears but here it's more about those happy tears

[@dclxvi9046]

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

[@Rogan35]

Such a peaceful theme for someone who struggles for all of his life

[@Vash_Carrison]

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

[@AeonLeightholmeYT]

lol. reddit terminology, but i get what you are syaing, and you hit it spot on.

[@quentinexus]

Hi, if you're interested i've just released a new cover: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5y6fXppbMh-q68 Take care! Q

[@brandoncolque97]

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

[@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

[@jorgerecord4959]

YES, the answer is: peace

[@theslavicllamayt161]

@@jorgerecord4959You said it mate

[@lolopotatoes9397]

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

[@nhutnguyenquang7245]

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.

[@quentinexus]

Thank you very much for these beautiful words 🙏

[@eduardobenassi3072]

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 :(

[@quentinexus]

Thank you so much! I feel you, such a great loss... But still, I'm just happy Miura existed

[@RiftGameplays]

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.

[@Ashley_99_]

I agree sopa do macaco

[@yabukijoe7676]

@@Ashley_99_ Positivo capitão broxa!

[@seeepzeeebologi8257]

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 😭.

[@quentinexus]

Please receive all my sympathy 🌺

[@RealistRatRace]

Well done this sounds wonderful. Rip Kentaro Miura

[@muhammadgelar9319]

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

[@MrJokahhh]

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

[@Quartered_Rodent]

Just found this... automatic like on the 1 second mark. Beautiful work.

[@berzerkwolfgangson5209]

Thank you, Sincerely

[@snekatamilselvan9460]

THIS IS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE!!!! WELL DONE BROTHER!

[@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

[@quentinexus]

I'm honoured, thank you so much ❤️

[@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

[@Ghost_Samurai88]

Sitting alone in a dark room, remembering laying in the grass hours before after a couple drinks feeling like an absolute failure and weighing the choices of your life, good and bad, hits different when you listen to this

[@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.

[@ManMark7]

The Black Swordsman. His journey still continues...

[@EnoKast]

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

[@romeorogers9314]

One of the best cover so far. Very refined and peaceful.

[@NuffDunk]

My brother in Christ those vocals are amazing. Such a great cover

[@jeanhyppolite1101]

Thank you so much for this. Miura would have been proud.

[@veroniquehernandez2044]

Quelle pureté et douceur. CHANT UNE MERVEILLE

[@kiranw7393]

Thank you for this master piece. Words can't do justice here. So overwhelmed with emotion 😢😢😢

[@guts2979]

Me too, brother

[@Splinter282000]

Was not expecting the vocals as well. Phenomenally done. You crushed this cover. Absolutely loved it. Thank you.

[@GoBerserkNate]

Love at first listen, thank you for this. RIP to a legend.

[@cameronchristensen2915]

Your vocals and the incorporation of more string instruments are what make this cover amazing. Your vocals are honestly my favorite

[@kenshinlawrence]

Thank you; so beautiful.

[@ltan7136]

Me : **listening to this** Him : "Gonna cry?.."

[@portgas5390]

What a wonderful cover struggler , A music to calm my mind

[@nathaliequorthon8709]

Magnifique, merci beaucoup ❤️

[@elraterodeloxxo3584]

Diablo, ya se va a cumplir un año después de su anuncio de su muerte 😿

[@SethWTFF]

This is absolutely beautiful Qlay. Kentaro would have loved this

[@EmStargazer]

This deserves way more recognition. It's beautiful.

[@vq_qr3]

Good cover, may be crying on it.

[@AnGeR4Dead]

I was feeling sick and then I listened to your cover and I feel better. Thanks Qlay

[@freddyfazbear3219]

Thank You...Kentaro Miura And Berserk 🌌🎶 Forever In The Hearts Of All Homeless Peoples

[@miguelramirez9895]

I love this vertion so much! thanks Qlay for give us such beatiful homenaje to máster Miura

[@JoseEspinoza-yh8lc]

The ending part just gets to me beautiful

[@yorgosalexo7676]

I need a 10 hour repeat of this

[@Epectase_]

Toujours aussi incroyable

[@食-u6z]

no doubt the best cover of the song I've ever heard, thank you

[@JoJo-up7vn]

Gave me chills. This is amazing

[@Hasiian]

Wonderfull, literally goosebumps.. I’am sure that Miura-sensei would be flattered

[@IvanMartinez-bg6it]

I freaking love it. Underrated, deserves more views and recognition

[@Gatsu-y6x]

Лучший

[@rado8884]

This is my favorite version. Regardless of mood.

[@somekindofnacho]

Beautiful man, thanks for uploading this.

[@posthawk1393]

Incredible. I cried.

[@manubishe]

Thank you very much!

[@kimwnlogdan9452]

RIP Miura. When i want to calm i come here! awasome cover man! ❤❤❤

[@Rostov_red_beard]

the cello gives me goosebumps! the vocals are spot on. truly fantastic work. thanks for making a difference in my day .

[@danieldeaver2907]

gosh dude. this is absolutely so well done. Those vocals are SO GOOD! this is special, and awesome. Thank you.

[@Deniz-XO]

This made me cry thank you.

[@Overmillion]

This was fantastic

[@Nikki_garsonne]

congrats

[@tombathetraveler]

This is amazing thank you!🙏❤️

[@supersharkyTTV]

Getting my Guts/Griffith Brand of Sacrifice tattoo this week and go figure this pops up in recommmended, I had to watch and I was quite intrigued, amazing work and a great tribute to our warrior Guts and his creator, truly amazing.

[@jehutyinp]

So expressive! This is amazing! In a way this song is so powerful that words truly do not express the cathartic emotions that arise from the melodies and harmonies in this song. You Captured it!

[@haterhpta]

One of my favorite covers

[@DaN-ri7eh]

rest in peace kentaro.

[@danielq888]

thank you for doing this

[@NBBDK777]

Loneliness is killing me everyday, its been 7 years since i was happy even a little bit. Every time i listen to Guts music my hearth is drowning me in memories

[@WaldoDoesGames]

Absolutely amazing

[@ferencfenyvesi9414]

Simply wonderful! Very demanding! Thank you very much for this masterpiece!

[@christhompson4704]

This cover is going to be me and my wife's first dance at are wedding ....thank you from the bottom of are hearts

[@quentinexus]

I am very honoured

[@stevanilic9959]

This gave me goosebumps.What a masterpiece. Well done brother😢😌🎶👌🏾

[@Mike-hq2yb]

This is outstanding. A fitting tribute. Thank you.

[@renenuteton7086]

Amazing soundtrack... RIP Kentaro Miura... World lost such a talent...

[@peterlamothe4511]

By far my favorite version of Guts theme

[@BRIGADESG]

Magnifique

[@食-u6z]

i've been coming back to this cover almost every day since ive heard it, i hope it was on spotify

[@berserk4r565]

beautiful.

[@shin2266]

Beautiful

[@alscap723]

the vocals were really good

[@amshegartv]

such a beautiful and great playing thank you for the sweet thoughts and nostalgic memories you are talented musician man, good wishes

[@EvolutionGames23]

The best cover i've heard. Can't stop crying and just feeling this song deep in my soul. Thank you so much!!!

[@dompishen]

This is pure perfection. Such a beautiful take on the original score. Truly a magnum opus.

[@Gwen_Hemoxia]

This is a phenomenal cover, amazing job

[@mikoajdabkowski5969]

this song is so peaceful... enough to calm my soul from my struggler

[@mikoajdabkowski5969]

it's been year form my last post here... many things happened and life gets harder and i have to endure it... your song is a masterpiece man and i want you to get better every day and have the life that you always wanted...

[@e.16362]

If they ever make a live action Berserk series I want them to use this masterpiece

[@pancito8292]

Beautiful cover

[@icetraex]

Best Gatsu theme cover I've come across. Bravo!

[@henrikchojnacki8770]

A wrenching nostalgia....a hope for the future. I'm reading berserk Rn,and it's cathartic to say the least.thank you miura for struggling

[@guts2979]

Love from Russia 🇷🇺 ❤️

[@Alex-yr8iy]

I'm late but thanks for this masterpiece cover of without a doubt one of the best soundtracks in all of fiction Your a legend man And also Rest in Peace Kentaro Miura 1966-2021

[@toyodino]

RIP Master Kentaro Miura. Thanks for the amazing work. :´)

[@jorgeparra1496]

Insane, everything is good in this cover. I really felt the song 👏👏

[@ferluna6557]

great job bro, still working hard, i loved it

[@nicholasbalaich5551]

Love this

[@bluebulletwarrior1978]

That was well done 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@mechabeach]

Especially enjoyed the ending🖤

[@duckrain9413]

Awesome voice in the sad part

[@xJesterx777]

Great cover, cello especially sounds amazing. Fitting tribute