Beautiful voice and lovely harp! Your rendition is perfect for this very old song written in October, 1822 by John Howard Payne, on a dreary day ( outside). John Payne was born in New York City on June 9, 1792. He eventually became an actor. He also wrote for NY papers and journals. After he had quit acting, but was still writing he featured "Home Sweet Home" in a play he wrote or adapted. After it was sung by Miss Ann Marie Tree, at Covent Gardens, in an operatic drama in 1823, it became the most popular song of that time. The tune came from what a British man, Sir Henry Bishop, wrote and labelled as a Sicilian National Melody because if was for that 1823 operatic drama called "Clari, the Maid of Milan". Clearly, Payne loved his home, his mother and the peace and security it represented - it has 3 stanzas but only the first and third are usually sung.

This is one singer I miss so much 😭

This is so beautiful, it's so strange when I hear this song all I can think of is when I truly felt at "home" and that was wherever my grandma was. She was my mother, my everything, and it day doesn't go by that I don't think of her. Miss you and love you so much grandma

This song made me cry, such a beautiful song.... It reminded me of my Grandma who passed away last march....

Grave of the Fireflies is one of the saddest movies ever. This definitely contributes to it :)

This was posted right before I went home for Fall Break in my first year of college. I was feeling scared of being in a new place, overwhelmed with homework, and more than a little homesick. This gave me hope while waiting for those long days to pass before I could see my parents again. Five years later, this is still one of my favorites ever of your songs or covers.

I'm crying in bed because this song is starting to remind me of my childhood in the 90s.

Wow, this is just pure beauty. And I love that you dedicated this to your mother. :)

My grandmother was born in the late 1880s. I remember her in the 1960s, sitting in her own home, embroidering linens and singing this song. Your version is true to the spirit of that memory. Thank you.

Welcome back! It's so nice to listen to your beautiful voice, whlile sitting in my home =D

my grandmother gave me a doll that had music a looong time ago and i've besn searching what song it was since the doll broke, some months after my grandmother passed away. it was this song and i'm crying so hard rn

@flamingguy674

6 жыл бұрын

Beatriz Rech im sorry your grandmother passed way i also cry

@tanbird3811

5 жыл бұрын

I am sorry for your grandmother, she is so sweet to give you such an adorable doll...may she rest in peace.

@ReemReem-td6oy

5 жыл бұрын

💔💔omg I'm so sorry for your grandmother

I fell in love with this song when I first heard it in a 1956 Japanese movie titled "The Burmese Harp". The movie is very beautiful and the song is sang in Japanese of course. I used to play the tune on my harmonica when I was young. For many years I was convinced that it was a Japanese song. I would have liked to find the English version but I didn't know the title, until I finally heard it, almost by chance, sang by the great opera soprano, Dame Joan Sutherland, on a video of her farewell performance. It made me very happy to finally find its original title and lyrics and learn about its history. Since then I have heard it sang by a few other opera singers. I like them all, but I also like very much this rendition.

is it bad that im nearly tearing right now....... ....and im still at my workplace, and its in the middle of the day..

@dewaaris3472

6 жыл бұрын

Termewek mewek 😂

Thank you for this. I've been listening to your music all day (thanks for recommending, YT!) and it's all lovely, but this one just kind of kicked me in the gut. Sometimes the simpler arrangements are harder to sing, but you do it beautifully. Very thoughtful and emotive, without being falsely sentimental. I will be subscribing to your channel for when I need relaxing and moving music.

OMG! This song took me back to my childhood.. İ've been looking for it for years.. Thank you soo much 💖💞

@ReemReem-td6oy

5 жыл бұрын

💔💔💔

Simple and straight from the heart...beautiful song and sweet dedication to your mom. I loved the beautiful imagery...especially the kitty in the window! Thanks for the singing blessing.

Thank you so much! This makes me think of my childhood. My parents are moving to another state and it will be the very first time I spend the holidays without them close by. Even though I am married, have kids of my own, a home of my own. This song reminds of my first true home with my parents. There were sometimes tears, sometimes anger, but most of it was filled with laughter. Thank you for reminding me of that.

I can't hate any of the songs you upload here. your voice is simply beautiful and the music is gorgeously calming. Listening to you can make anyone's bad day turn around

Dearest Kate, you have once again stolen my heart. Home Sweet Home is sung with exquisite delicacy and beauty. The arrangement is simple, almost sparse, with the alto recorder taking the solo in the middle verse. This gorgeous song takes me to that "thin place" where I am reminded of things divine. Wonderful work Kate!!!!!!

Very moving. Really there is no place like home. Thank you.

Absolutely beautiful!

Beautiful as always Kate! Everytime I here you sing I get the shivers.

Exquisite. Tears are running down my cheeks. The most beloved memory that I have is of my childhood home and this lovely music squeezes my heart and brings sweet memories back to me over the many years of all the love that was given and gotten there.

this song make me feel better!

@ReemReem-td6oy

5 жыл бұрын

Are you army 😍😍??

@rheabathula8964

4 жыл бұрын

You're an army?? me too! love u

This songs always brings tears to my eyes and makes think of happier, simpler times of long ago when my life was going pretty well. The words are true though. I've done my share of traveling and experienced many nice pleasures and palaces but it's always good to return home even though I live alone. However I really do look forward to traveling and seeing new things so go figure.

Simply beautiful. I teared up a bit. Thanks for the upload!

It's all about BELIEVING the singer with the words they sing. I can honestly say I believe you with every word. Well done.

They say that sometimes less is more and your arrangment of this song proves them right. Thanks for posting this one I greatly enjoyed it.

OMG! sniff! sniff! Tears are coming in rivers! Just let me get control of myself................................................. Kate this is such a gorgeous cover of a beautiful old song. I love the simplicity of the arrangement. No doubt "Home Sweet Home" will become one of my alltime favorites. Thank you sweet Kate for another musical treasure!!!! total thumbs up! *****

Such a lovely voice you've got and I really like the simple arrangement.

I can just imagine myself sitting in the medieval times watching you perform this. Not sure why, but it's a soothing thought. Life is too difficult nowadays. We need to be simpler.

I will forever love this. It helped my so many times like sleeping and giving thoughts about what i wanted in my future. To my surprise, it's a home for myself. Thank you kate ~

There is no word to describe what i feel right now. I feel happy, sad, nostalgic at the same time. You're the first who made me feel like that. You are really exceptional.

Once again a wonderful performance Kate, it has just as much emotion put in to it as your songs usually do, it's a very calm and mellow song, not something found often anymore, and something there needs to be more of. Thanks for doing your part to keep music good.

Extremely touching! I love the way that you've compiled this all together and made it your own. :3 Please keep making music from your heart, just like you've done with this piece. Not only is it genuine, but it also conveys sentiments and emotions we all can connect to. The ability to do that shouldn't ever be let go of. Thanks for brightening my day!

This is fantastic, as always! I really enjoy a simple song every now and then. You can really relax to this, it's very beautiful! Thank you for this! (:

Lovely Erutan, You truly are Kate the Great, being fellow a musician and visual artist. I stumbled across your youtube channel and sense then, you continue to inspire me to sing even more. Keep up the good work one of your newest fans.

I find this calming. An arrangement well done! :)

I love your sweet and simple tracks JUST as much as I love your complex instrumental and harmony pieces. Being able to create both kinds of music so enchantingly is a gift. You are a gift, Kate. Just lovely~

That was wonderful. Thank you. You brightened my day!

Even thought I'm pretty sure I've never heard this song before, it gave me a sense of nostalgia. Please never stop making music.

This is a very lovely song. You dedicated this song to your mum too! Very sweet of you Kate :3 She must be so proud of you.

That's a very, very, very beautiful song ! And very, very, very beautifully sung...... Thank you, dear KATE !!!!! ⚘ 🌿 🥰

Honestly, I believe that this is the best song I've ever heard from you, Kate. A beautifully simple piece that I fell in love with immediately. Thank you.

It is nice and kinda nostalgic. Your mom must be happy! Very nice ^_^

Aww, Kate! I love the simple sound, it really does suit this song! Grave of the Fireflies is a wonderful film, and this is a beautiful piece, so congratulations on doing it justice

So heartbreaking and sad song and wonderful cover, respect! 💔👍🙏 R.I.P. Setsuko from the anime Grave of the fireflies where i hear this song first in original 😢

My first year at college, twelve hours away from my family... this song brings back sweet memories and tears to my eyes. Beautiful music, as always. Thanks, Kate! :)

What a heart-stopper, if my mother were alive today, she would love this song.

Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful voice singing my favorite song.

Lovely. Thank you for another wonderful upload Kate.

As to be expected everything that comes out of your mouth is angelic, another wonderful track and i think thats the reason so many of us love your work.

now, I am in a dorm of my school, today is my 5th day, I can't believe I cry when I heard this, literally suddenly feel the warmth of home, I miss home, this song is so powerful

I lost my grandfather this morning and I really needed something like this. Thank you so much!

I wasn't feeling well emotionally today, but this song lifted my spirits. Thank you Kate

WOW!!!! This song is amazing! Like some some of the other commenters have posted, I love the images that you found that convey the sense of HOME that fits the beautiful music and the angelic quality of your voice. I hope to hear much more of that beautiful voice and amazing music.

Beautiful! (like all your work) You've created one of the most peaceful corners of the Internet. Thank you.

Wow! Amazing to hear you made it!(STIDIO GHIBLI MOVIE!) --Think i remember my siblings talking ab/ it in their loud yappings..."Shes so great! That even her songs made it into that FIREFLY MOVIE!"

Absolutely amazing !! Wonderful

very beautiful, as always miss kate!! such a sad movie

You are trully gifted. Keep on singing. This song is very, very sad. I can never get through the movie with out crying. Well done!

Great job! It's very nostalgic if you watched a lot of cartoons growing up. Fantastic, Kate. :)

What a beautiful song you have created, and a great video too. Thank you for sharing such a lovely piece of music.

One of your best! BRAVO Kate! ***** Thumbs up!

a marvelous image and a beautiful song whose song i remember in the extraordinary AMELITA GALLI CURCI, the eternal!!!

You´re mom can be so proud of you. Such a lovely daughter. Sweet.

So beautiful...I was moved so much that I felt like a five year old girl again waiting for mommy to get home from work. This was a masterpiece of true love. You did a wonderful job hon. And I'm grateful to of be able to hear it and that you provide us with a piece of your heart and soul.

Absolutely stunning.

Thank You! You have done such a wonderful job singing this... It has touched my heart and makes wish my Mother could have lived to hear your beautiful voice singing this song... she would have loved it... I know... Blessings to You, from the bottom of my heart! and Thank You always...

Amazing, simply amazing. You can touch anyone's hearts it seems and help them through life. God bless you and your singing Kate, we are here to back you up!!!!

Angelic...Stunning....Beautiful

Loved it. I always look forward to your music. So beautiful is this piece. Thank you my dear

Really beautiful, thank you! "As exile from home, splendor dazzles in vain; Oh, give me my lowly thatched cottage again. The birds singing gaily, who came at my call; Give me them and the the peace of mind, dearer than all. Home, home, sweet, sweet home, there's no place like home, there's no place like home."

Very well done(: I think what you did was gorgeous, and I love the pictures you use to help show what the song means(:

it is beautiful Kate, maybe one of your best cover. I love how much passion you put in your songs, it gave them something more

Absolutely wonderful job Kate; I am a big fan of yours and hope to puchase your CD soon. As far as the vocals are concerned, I think they turned out great; they capture the feel of the song perfectly in my opinion. One of my favorites for sure. Keep it up!

oh wow this is one of my all time favourite songs O.O you did it so beautifully, Kate. I always admire your arrangements, this is simply -beautiful-

Kate, you're never a disappointment. You have such a beautiful voice. I'm a vocalist myself but I wish I had a voice like yours. Please continue making beautiful videos and songs. I'm always looking forward to them.

Didn't know the song before because I haven't seen "Grave of the Fireflies" yet. Nicely done Kate but hard to believe that it should be so difficult. It seems that you had no problems at all to sing it. Keep on going :-)

It's so amazing!!! Kate, you are so wonderful singer!!!

So sweet and soothing!

OMG Kate, this is both very soothing and genuine! I really liked it! This just proves that you can master any type of music. You're awesome *_*

WOW! I know the "be it ever so humble" and the tune that goes with it, but i never knew there was a whole song. Awesome!

If your intent was to lull us to sleep and dream of days of yore, you certainly did it. Well done and beautifully done.

:) What a soothing song and melody~! Another one by the talented Kate! Your voice surely fits this well, of all its sweet elegance and warmth.

In a word....BEAUTIFUL. I shall treasure this song for the rest of my days.

That in all truthfulness of my being and soul, that was one of the 3 most beautiful things I have ever heard and ever will. Your voice alone nearly brought a man to tears this day, for I thought I heard an angel, and you just may be.

Very sweet Kate. Your Mom is Blessed.

Goosebumps! Your voice is so beautiful. :]

This is such a beautiful version!

Truly deep inside, your voice is so beautifuulllll to sing this song! Just like "Take me to heavennn"

@ReemReem-td6oy

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah 😍😍💔💔❤❤and sad

i comment almost never but felt i should say your work is very impressive. Keep it up.

Just Simply Beautiful

It sounds incredibly beautiful Kate ;w; I could sleep listening to your performance, I didn't know this song! Thanks for uploading such an elixir to my ears *_*

THIS SONG is chilldhood and makes me sooo emotional p_q

^_^ Another great video from you Kate! And all those deviantartists are amazing *_*

In tears right now. There isn't a place like home. Where all is fine and you can lay your head down woth your loved ones.

why does your singing make me cry! it's too beautiful to put into words! :')

So lovely! The style reminds me a lot of the traditional songs and hymns that Aled Jones often sings. Because of it's simplicity, it leans heavily on the abilities of the instrumentalist(s) and singer. And, well... I have yet to hear you disappoint!

beautiful as usual. I must say that sometimes it is difficult to cover songs without emotion that we take it. It is also the strength of a successful song. erutan thank you!