Kuzu no Honkai OST - "Hajime wa nantonaku" Live Piano Cover [PATREON COMMISSION] + Sheets
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Man, OSTs are no joke.
Here we have a piece from the legend Masaru Yokoyama (composer for Your lie in April, Fruits Basket (2019), and Horimiya soundtracks), who wrote the gorgeous soundtrack for Kuzu no Honkai/Scum's Wish back in 2017. It's been nearly two years since I watched this series, but getting to experience the music again after so long was an absolute treat. Of course, back then I wasn't really into anime for the OST (just a typical fan of sick af opening songs and nothing else), but rewatching this series recently, I realize how much extra depth and impact a good soundtrack can bring to a scene.
While I've seen people attempt to translate the title of the piece into English ("Starting Out Somehow"), I think "nantonaku" (何と無く) carries so much more meaning.
"Why do you keep trying so hard making RUclips covers when you never get onto the algorithm?"
"Nantonaku."
"Why do you write such long descriptions that maybe 10 people are gonna bother reading?"
"Nantonaku."
A reason...to have no reason. Isn't that quite the concept, lmfao? Anyways, let's talk about the arrangement.
Masaru Yokoyama's work typically features basic chord progressions (much like a certain famed composer for Attack on Titan owo), but he, in a feat of magic, is able to craft so many layers over these progressions that it's like constructing a lasagna from scratch when arranging. Some of the most challenging moments of arranging this piece came from the dilemma of active instruments overlapping with each other in range, making the pianist decide which parts are more important than others (and what unnecessary parts to drop), all the while maintaining the highest quality possible while including as much from the original as possible. And in this case, the cello solo after the intro ends (0:29) falls within the range of the constant rhythm in the left hand. After many takes, I finally decided on employing my right hand to play the solo cello, and when not tangled up, continue playing the ringing tones in the treble that punctuate the piece from the beginning. Playing both sections (intro and cello solo) while maintaining 1) accuracy, and 2) a perfect, euthymic state of "balance" would prove to be a great challenge to my developing musicality (can't bash your way out of this one!), but you can see the results for yourself.
The next section, then. At 1:07, the part in the right hand (that ends in the rolled chord at 1:08) was originally quiet background strings providing yet another moving layer, but I thought it appropriate to bring that movement to the forefront because it sounds so gooood. Throughout my cover, you'll find that I did play it with a more convicted sense of direction, dynamics-wise, than the original, which stayed at a mild mp to mf in the swelling sections. Even as early as 1:16, I was already playing meaty, thicc chords typically reserved for the climax, but I couldn't help myself. In a way, I did try to respect the original by not having a night and day difference in dynamics between pre-apex and climax, but it's there, I promise!
1:35 mini gliss in the left hand is the second time in two days I've put a left hand gliss in a cover, so be sure to stick around next time when I slap one in a gentle anime OST when least expected.
1:52 and onwards is my favorite section; such a beautiful transition into a quiet, "breathing" moment (as expected of Masaru-san, who does this all the time in his music), tinged with subtle drops of loneliness in the major 7th and sus voicings. The return of those glassy bell tones at 2:04 in the right hand, dancing in tandem with the replies in the bass/mids, gave me much joy to play (it almost gives off sadboi Christmas vibes for some reason).
2:19 is an original addition: why did I add this in?
"Nantonaku."
This might be the longest description I have ever typed. At the end of the day, this video might sound like just a regular cover to you, nothing to write home about. However, just know that behind the creation and recording of this 2 1/2 minute piece, I went through ^^^^ all of those experiences. Music is really something else, ahaha.
As always, 楽しんでくださいね。
Louis
Oh yeah, the video clips I inserted: since this particular track always plays during, ahem, when the characters are doing s t u f f, I thought it appropriate to leave all of that out and instead place clips that might hint at what the anime's overarching storyline is about. Anyways, byeeeee
#kuzunohonkai
#hajimewanantonaku
#クズの本懐
#ost
#piano
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Such in depth description, holy I went through a whole ride and noticed its just 2 minutes.
This is a timeless performance, really beautiful.
Ikr, it's a journey
It is a beautiful cover and I love how you arranged and played it out. It is nice to hear something that is not a bandwagon being played. It brings back such memories when I watched this anime.
(speaking bout description, I think I'm one of those who sometimes loves to write a long desc and nantonaku, I always enjoy reading people's video description too~! 🌿🌻)
I love long descriptions as well! People talking about their work and thought process in detail is always so interesting
Music really is something else. And to an untrained ear it might not be special, but it’s often jut the tip of the iceberg. Below hides all struggles, solutions, practice and applied emotions. Since I’ve still got a long way to go, I can’t say how difficult it is for someone like you to strive close to perfection. And it seems unless the OST is popular and / or includes a half-piano-wide arpeggio, it won’t show view-wise. But you can feel it, I feel it; and I hope many others get to experience this fantastic journey of a few minutes.
In a nutshell: bruh, why do I put so much effort in lmfaooooo 💀
Great arrangement and dynamic control with the switching hands! I also do appreciate long descriptions that delve into the thought process behind the arrangement. You could give MacQui a run for his money lmaooo
LMFAO, I am harboring MacQui's soul with my description until he comes back
Nice one. You make it seem so easy, you have such a good control of your playing and the dynamics are on point too. You make great stuff!
❤️❤️
Beautiful. The description is the cherry on top. You're an inspiration.
Thank you so much!
Not much else to say. That was beautiful, and something I personally enjoyed very much.
fair
Man, Kuzu no Honkai OST was the sh*t.. not surprising considering the composer also did the mythical soundtrack of Shigatsu wa kimi no uso (just noticed you mentionned it in the description, glad to see I'm not the only one writing massive blocks under my videos lmao)
You did a great job at transcribing the additional voices and your playing is impressively steady and clean ! Might actually go back to Kuzu no Honkai OST myself now haha
Seeing this comment at 4:30AM woke me instantly lmfao
Very happy to get a comment from the legend himself, thank you! 🙏🏽 My next three commissions are, in order, OST from Horimiya, Kuzu (again), and Sangatsu no Lion, so please look forward to my further improvement and more 5K letter descriptions kek
@@HayashiStudios Ahah you're too nice man!
All great OSTs, I'll definitely check it out when uploaded !
You did such an amazing job with this, sounded absolutely brilliant!
Thank you!
I was actually listening to this in the background and couldn't help but notice how intricate the piece was. A second watch with the video and your absolutely delightful description confirmed my suspicions. The cello solo in particular just turned out so amazing, with really fun to watch hand crossings; you really managed to add another layer here without disrupting the illusion! All around though, the flow and the sound is just incredible! You also mention more pronounced dynamics, which I have gradually become more and more of a sucker for. Playing the piano made me realize and notice that so many songs stick in a too narrow dynamic range thus leaving me unsatisfied more often than not due to untouched potential. Why should us pianists not use the opportunity (both as an artistic tool for arranging, but also because the piano just feels like it's constantly calling for it) and let loose in that regard? I guess the answer would be "Nantonaku."
Beautifully expressed thoughts, man! Thank you 😊
Third listen here bud: Really unfortunate the mass of your audience don't appreciate this as much as seasonal/speedruns. We've had convos on this quite a few times but this is what I really consider art. You've really reached a level where you played each note with amazing intent and care, and I could both hear, see, and feel the intricacy in touch and selection of the voices you choose to cover. Again, really good job. I may be conceited in saying this but I think this really closed what little of a gap there was between us two as artists.
I'm honored to hear you say that, seeing 1) how many more years of experience you have over me, and 2) your own intense, yet also gentle and wise sense of musicality that makes me come back every time (vs the roster of dime and dozen anipianists we see coming in every month). Unfortunately, this video will probably never be seen by more than a few hundred people, but this ultimately represents me far more than any of those bland, technically exciting songs on my channel.
Your hands movement is so smooth, it's like you were born with this piano 😮
hehe perhaps
Nice one! kuzu no honkai osts are rly nice, also the thing with the views i be honest here i feel like getting views by covering new shows is kinda ded a few years back this was way easier now you have to be so active or youre just big as fonzi kekw i would honestly do what you enjoy.
I also didnt rush any aot yet, i instead started playing it on piano kinda give up on sanic uploads i just do what i want rn which feels way better for myself i always felt "i have to rush this now to get any views" and at the end i didnt get much instead i rather do something im proud of and i like doing.
Anyway keep going these covers, rly like them!
Do what makes you happy, man! ♥
so beautiful it gave me goosebumps
Good
Nantonaku reminds me of when I say Hakuna Matata.
Based on your description, I should really watch this show. Also, it’s fun to see what runs through your mind when creating an arrangement. I sometimes, can never find the words. Feels like an abyss.
This arrangement came out great! I gotta check out the ost as well.
There's a lot of uncomfortable things in the anime, so be careful!
@@HayashiStudios we live for the hentai 🤣
Damn whoever commissioned this must be happy as hell lololol. Awesome job my dude, this sounds like a gorgeous OST and you more than did it justice!
❤️❤️❤️❤️
This is beautiful
I might hate lasagna irl but in music it's the best!!
This one sounds really good, fabolus! And good work with the editing👍🏻🎹🙌🏻
Thanks for listening
Nice cover, sounds really good, keep up the great work!
Thanks man!
Another beautiful cover bro! This has made a crap day at work worth it 🎶🎶
Damn, sorry to hear about work! Hopefully tomorrow will be a better day
@@HayashiStudios Thanks man yeah I'm sure it will be fine. One day I'll be doing music full time, then it will be better 🙃
I saw this and was like, "dam a non seasonal cover, pogggg" and it's from Kuzu no Honkai nonetheless. Switching right hands between constantly while always keeping the dynamics in mind is really cool.
It was actually very fun, but at moments I wanted to tear my hair out
I’ve gotta say. your interpretations on OST covers are always top notch. Really well done cover man :D
Thank you love 😘
Damn, this is one beautiful cover, Thanks for sharing!
Thank YOU for your lovely comment 💞
This is your best video. As of now at least. It's not as virtuosic as others. But this one I feel the most. Mostly because I like the series too. And I never expected you of all people to create this cover. You have my greatest admiration, what an epic cover, with such an epic description. I will continue to wish you the best for as long as there can be. From someone with the same name as yourself. L
This is a different kind of virtuosity. I found that I had a much harder time pulling this one off than all of my other covers. Only an experienced musician would know that being brash and loud is easy, but maintaining this level of balance? It's a feat. This is my best cover as of now.
@@HayashiStudios Being a pianist too I agree on a very personal level
@@HayashiStudios btw how did you train your technique?
@@lczq6737 Just kept making vids until I found that one day, I could suddenly do something I couldn't do before. Rinse and repeat said process
@@HayashiStudios some miracle? I mean how on earth did u get this level of technique just by making RUclips videos?
You Are The Best, Sound Awesome
💞
Man that's beautiful, love the hand crossing and the dynamics, really well played 💜
Thank you very much love
so good! I hope to play that piece someday too
One of my favorites!
this is so great to listen to
thank you man
🫱🏽🫲🏼
Epic video dude, also more people should read the description
Amen to that, bröthä
All of my friends dislikes this anime haha. But not me tho, I rlly love the dark aspects in this anime.
I in fact started the anime cuz of the gorgeous opening and ending themes, and stayed because the anime itself..
Anyway, beautiful and elegant playing as always!
Thank you love
Yeah, this anime hit heavy
This is beautiful.
No u 😭
Bro, like, I woke up earlier (Ik crazy right, I'm still alive)
And after showering I looked at my phone and was really just like "YOOO wow I can't wait to listen to this and damn, look at this gorgeous Thumbnail!"
Then I was like: "...It's from Louis?"
I literally thought I was dreaming
Like, you only upload Chinese BOTW rip off covers
I was looping the shit out of this, failling nofap and what not lmfao
Like, the sheer quality, musicality, the gliss, the 4975-letters-long description (I have read just now) , all was perfect.
Like, I almost wrote a comment before I would have school
But I was like "bruh you gotta still read the desc. and no way you're going to write what you want on that shitty phone screen"
And man, I don't think I have ever read such a poetic and passionate desc.
Usually, it's just the casual "Here's Cover 'X' and I used that and it's really nice yada yada pls kill me"
Okay not that bad :kekw:
But here it's like: "What is the meaning of life? There is no and so I'm going to create one"
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
And also, your placement of the outro (the Komi san thing) also made me horny to finally watch your cover. It's also pretty nice
So like, whether you cringed ultra hard at my comment or not, I just wanted to say that I think this is your best cover so far
Just so much love in this playing
Keep feelin' good Louis
Nicely said 😂 I appreciate you and your support. And yes, I think this is my best so far ❤️
I urgently need to watch this anime, I love the OP and ED, and now this OST, thank you for your cover and this edition was perfect, and btw what's the song name in the final part??
Oh, it's my Komi-san cover 👀
Absolutely beautiful 😍🎹👍
Thank you as always, dear Tina ❤️
what VST are you currently using .o.? and which one's have you tried in the past .w.? It's so calm and warm and i like it :)
This one is CinePiano. I currently use it and Noire for various purposes, but I used to use Garritan CFX for over a year.
If you're interested in hearing me on Noire, listen to my recent "Kira Kira," also from Kuzu no Honkai's OST.
If you're interested in hearing me on Garritan, listen to my Komi-san OSTs.
@@HayashiStudios thank you for your reply .o. I’m just surprised at how warm you made this wonderful piece sound, your other works are also splendid :)
*pauses video to read description* :)
sips tea
You have mastered the art of floppy hand piano?
Flopflopflop
By the way, how do you like the idea of adding an extra level on the patreon that will include the VST settings that you use?
Would you subscribe to my Patreon if I did so? 👀
@@HayashiStudios I’ll say right away, everyone who is interested in this and wants to get experience would subscribe, since the sound is the best, well, everyone wants to get it for their own purposes
I'll include it in my Tier 2 benefits then
Best anime 😏😏
Hahahaha 😳
nicee
Yassss
i came
Good cuz I'm too
Same tho
tried to combine garritan cfx, noire and cinepiano?
No, this is completely CinePiano. I gave up on mixing lol
@@HayashiStudios ok)
Beautiful cover and description Louis! It was really nice to read how you decided what to do for this cover to come to this final, gorgeous result. I watched this anime when it was airing and despite all the s t u f f its still very emotional and reflective.
Left hand gliss so good too (*¯︶¯*)
Idk what the hell I was doing back in 2017 lmfao
But yes, 2019 me was shocked that this anime was a thing ahaha
First one
Nice