300+ Kids Sing A Cappella Style

300+ Kids Sing A Cappella Style | Homeward Bound

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8 жыл бұрын

This is dedication for Io Korol, a student who recently passed... watch end talk to find out why this video is so important.
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LYRICS:
In the quiet misty morning
When the moon has gone to bed,
When the sparrows stop their singing
And the sky is clear and red,
When the summer's ceased its gleaming
When the corn is past its prime,
When adventure's lost its meaning -
I'll be homeward bound in time
Bind me not to the pasture
Chain me not to the plow
Set me free to find my calling
And I'll return to you somehow
If you find it's me you're missing
If you're hoping I'll return,
To your thoughts I'll soon be listening,
And in the road I'll stop and turn
Then the wind will set me racing
As my journey nears its end
And the path I'll be retracing
When I'm homeward bound again
Bind me not to the pasture
Chain me not to the plow
Set me free to find my calling
And I'll return to you somehow
(louder)
Bind me not to the pasture
Chain me not to the plow
Set me free to find my calling
And I'll return to you somehow
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@TayHKay 7 жыл бұрын

Peter Hollens = Obi Wan Kenobi of A Capella. The Harmony is strong with him.

@jacobpolansky8096 6 жыл бұрын

he has the high note!

@Jedi-Mig-Kru-Mon 5 жыл бұрын

The force guide him 😉

@williammullikin2076 5 жыл бұрын

yeah, he is! what a voice

@Ralimations 5 жыл бұрын

@@williammullikin2076 THE SACRED TEXT!

@tcmbillay 5 жыл бұрын

He is the chosen one

@doubla871 8 жыл бұрын

Hearing what he said at the ending and re listening to it made me cry

@doubla871 8 жыл бұрын

Keep doing everything you do Peter. You are an amazing person, bye

@beecrawford6144 8 жыл бұрын

I'm in the same boat.... I've now resolved to memorize this, as a sort of tribute for her, because she sounds a bit like me..... and it's always horrible to lose someone, young and old.

@redrift7991 8 жыл бұрын

same here

@angelguard5590 8 жыл бұрын

Made me tear up as well!

@Ancestorsofmusic 8 жыл бұрын

right?

@natethemua 7 жыл бұрын

I know you won't see this because this is an old video and you have a ton of comments but I feel I need to share this. As you started to talk at the end of this video I started to cry and I can't stop. What you said about that girl really hit home for me and I don't know why I am sharing with you what I am about to but I feel I need to. Earlier this year I tried to take my own life because I have been dealing with things personally that made me feel I shouldn't live anymore. After surviving that I realized that yes I want to be "Homeword Bound" but on Gods time and not mine. Thank you Peter. Thank you so much for all that you do through your music and I hope one day I can meet you and thank you in person. ❤️

@PeterHollens 7 жыл бұрын

+Nathan Winterton hey buddy. Reach out. Peterhollens2@gmail.com I wanna hear your story let's chat.

@Juice6211 7 жыл бұрын

Nathan Winterton you are strong and amazing! So amazing that peter reached out to you! Stay strong!💙💙

@ItsJustMeAtWork 7 жыл бұрын

Hey +Nathan Winterton, just remember, the internet, especially KZfaq is a community with friends you just haven´t met yet. If you ever want to talk to somebody, just say so. You are never alone, you are never "unworthy" to live, and you can always reach out, if you feel troubled. Stay strong! :)

@ajsomebody1342 7 жыл бұрын

God will help you whenever and wherever you are. remember to always look to Him for wisdom and strength.

@ajsomebody1342 7 жыл бұрын

God has a special place and purpose for each and every one of us.

@ryanmiller2170 7 жыл бұрын

Oh this hit me so hard. Io was in my PE class and she was one of the funniest, amazing people I have ever met. During warmups I always loved to run with her around the gym because her personality was so vibrant and she was an amazing influence on my life at the time because I was at a difficult place in my life. One day she stopped showing up to PE. I asked one of my friends what happened and she said that she got sick. I thought she meant she had the flu so I didn't think about it much. She didn't show up for the rest of the year. My life started to get busy after that and 2 weeks later summer started so I gave little to no thought about her. She was in the grade above me, so she went to the High School after that and I didn't see her again. I don't know much about what happened after that, or if that was the sickness that killed her. But I didn't find out about her death until last June at our choirs end of the year concert, when they were making a speech about her. I asked my friend what happened and that is when I found out she died... I couldn't think straight for the days after and I seen that night bawling in my room. But today I was browsing through my recommended videos and I found this and... this hit hard. Thank you for making this video. Even though I saw this months after she passed, it really touched me personally and I'm sure it touched others. Thank You.

@tomfreestone8580 6 жыл бұрын

Franks Corner )

@tuckermurrell6761 6 жыл бұрын

Franks Corner 👍😖😭

@rebeccaponce2799 5 жыл бұрын

@lyciamiller3230 5 жыл бұрын

It hit me hard when she passed. She was my best friend since I was in about 4th grade and I hadnt been able to see her once since she had moved. My mom had told me about her getting sick and I was so confident that she would get better because she's so strong and amazing. So when I heard about her death I was just broken. My friend and I sang this song for her wake together and it was so hard not cry singing it. I remember visiting her mom and brother after and I kept expecting her to come upstairs and say my name and hug me like she always did but she never came, and it's the worst feeling knowing I can never see my best friend again.

@hannahcruz1440 5 жыл бұрын

Franks Corner she must have been a wonderful girl. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

@lilysings9471 8 жыл бұрын

59 people missed the like button because they couldnt see through their tears

@youtubingjaguar5082 6 жыл бұрын

288 people missed due to invisible onion cutting ninjas and the resultant tears. ;)

@hejouxah1269 5 жыл бұрын

@@youtubingjaguar5082 I swear you're everywhere

@youtubingjaguar5082 5 жыл бұрын

@@hejouxah1269 Um ... Thanks? I think we just follow the same people, but yeah, I do comment on a *lot* of videos though. I don't know if that's a good thing, a bad thing, or just a thing. Or it might mean that I just like to express my opinions on what I see on the screen. ;)

@Ninja-qm8bp 5 жыл бұрын

387*

@ArsonGremlin 4 жыл бұрын

I don't think it is a bad thing, your comments or at least the ninja one are hilarious

@TwentyPaphonies 8 жыл бұрын

I had the privilege of meeting Peter Hollens a few weeks ago, and it hit me how real he was. The compassion that he showed in this video is not faked in any sense of the word. I just... wow.

@daritarose 6 жыл бұрын

He is very real. He and Evynne are really good people.

@tomhg38 6 жыл бұрын

So the opposite of how hes portrayed in this video. He lacks all sincerity as portrayed in the start of this video. Too much bad show choir acting.

@Eric_Hofmann 5 жыл бұрын

@@tomhg38 oh honey, no. bad take

@felicitydargis 4 жыл бұрын

OH MY GOSHHH @Twenty Paphonies I see you all over the place on tøp vídeos but I never thought I’d see you over here! 😂 HAnd I know I’ve replied “you’re everywhere!” To half a dozen of your comments but hey again lol

@milo_thatch 2 ай бұрын

You probably won’t see this but a lot of my friends are graduating tomorrow and our choir and theater director have chosen your song for them to sing tomorrow. Luckily the rest of the choir and some of the theater department is joining to sing along with them and wish them a final farewell.

@Zip_loverfpe 26 күн бұрын

A couple months ago my old elementary school principal was retiring and I had to sing this song and I was crying when I was singing

@jenniferwoodwell2980 7 жыл бұрын

My young precious son passed away this year at the age of 22. He was a beautiful portrait artist. His pain is gone now! I miss him. Your songs always bring me solace. I love you for your Joyful Spirit!

@justelleslife507 3 жыл бұрын

It's 3 years later, how are you doing Jennifer? I wish I could reach out to you with a hug! Please know you are not alone. We may never meet, but I care about you.

@CyclonesFan24 3 жыл бұрын

So sorry for your loss. He's always with you. He may be gone,but he's always with you.

@stephaniegee7024 Жыл бұрын

I am so sorry, I know the pain isn’t gone, it just changes through the years. Best wishes and love.

@DallasARCH79 Жыл бұрын

❤❤❤❤

@triciamiller6447 9 ай бұрын

Oh my, that was just amazing! It makes my heart smile as I remember my loved ones who have passed on before me. I have no doubt I will see them as they wait for me. Many blessings to you

@trojnessualcc380 8 жыл бұрын

The Choir is amazing! So balanced!

@PeterHollens 8 жыл бұрын

They're amazing!

@logandel2114 8 жыл бұрын

i have listened to this song 5 times over and each time was amazing! bravo Peter! simply beautiful!

@lauraking5088 8 жыл бұрын

Io was one of my best friends and this makes me so happy that this is dedicated to hwr

@lauraking5088 8 жыл бұрын

*her

@lyciaserenity1124 8 жыл бұрын

I miss her so much

@lyciaserenity1124 8 жыл бұрын

this makes me think of when we sang it at her funeral and it made me cry even more...

@jessicaholly1620 8 жыл бұрын

she sounds like an amazing person. I wish I could be met her. I love you Laura and you can always feel free to talk about it. or anything for that matter.❤

@yitran99 8 жыл бұрын

well, I never knew about Io, but looking at all the comments and Peter talking about her, I can completely guess she was an amazing person. I am really sorry because she passed, but rigth now I can tell you she is a better place where she belongs and can be with peace :) Good luck with your future. And remember everyone: She could leave you in person, but she will never leave your heart, because she was a special person for you life.

@Jmmatuszak 7 жыл бұрын

The day after my grandma passed i stumbled across this song. We used it for the beginning of her funeral service and all i can say is that there wasn't a dry eye in the church. such an beautifully sung song.

@sethkraai9075 5 жыл бұрын

Sorry for your loss, bro.

@GCKMimi 7 жыл бұрын

My grandfather died in the wee hours of May 24th, and my mother has the task of arranging his funeral. He was a lifelong farmer who got up and went to bed with the sun. I remember visiting and seeing him plowing a field or tending the cows as we drove past, and when it got dark, it wouldn't be long until he came home and it was time for dinner. When Mom was looking for music to play at his funeral, I sent her Homeward Bound, and it was "perfect". It fit my grandfather so well, it was almost written for him. This beautiful arrangement will always remind me of him. Thank you.

@apostolic.2023 3 жыл бұрын

Negl cried a little when I this! I’m so sorry for your loss! This hit me hard too my great grandma was a dairy owner and she always would wake up with the sun to go work and I miss her so much, this song is just utterly gorgeous by him! God bless you

@GCKMimi 2 жыл бұрын

@@apostolic.2023 What truly shattered me was seeing my grandmother accept his flag at his funeral (the second time she did that) and knowing now that she'd be gone in less than a year. This song makes me cry every time because I go right back to the farm and relive seeing them.

@mellowfish316 8 жыл бұрын

I came for the music, not all these onions. 😭

@simplysongs8793 8 жыл бұрын

you expect peter hollens to not make you cry

@rainny3410 7 жыл бұрын

Ikr

@OliveNLuv 7 жыл бұрын

simply songs You do, but in a good way

@fishalope5 7 жыл бұрын

m w onions is a term on the internet for something that makes you cry, like chopping onions...

@stulttus3993 7 жыл бұрын

Damn ninjas cutting onions!

@bre124 8 жыл бұрын

I'm tearing up. My best friend died in fourth grade, right after a choir concert.

@bre124 8 жыл бұрын

This is a beautiful video, I can easily say One of my favorites.

@wwshaj3557 8 жыл бұрын

I hope you don't mind but how did she die?

@bre124 8 жыл бұрын

He was hit by a car. I didn't even get to go to the funeral because the family didn't know I existed.

@WilliamAamold 8 жыл бұрын

My heart is now broken

@amusedwall5422 8 жыл бұрын

That's life, shit happens when we don't want it to happen

@cynthiakennedy9500 6 жыл бұрын

I am certain this comment is going to be drowned in the ocean of other ones, but I still feel like it deserves sharing. Peter, your music has inspired so much in my fiancé and I. I suffer from pretty bad social anxiety and mild depression, and he from depression and post traumatic stress. We hit our bad moods at the same time without fail, and whenever we feel hopeless your music is always there for support. Yes he's in therapy and of course I'm on medication, but it's nice to know that good still exists in the world. -Keep being awesome, love Cynthia

@ieuankelly7038 6 жыл бұрын

Cynthia Kennedy no ones alone in this struggle i suffer the same and didnt leave my home for 2 years and one day i had a knock at the door my community came to gether to help me when my story was shared peters singing re-enforce the confidence to be able to leave every morning

@user-gl4yu4dg9u 6 жыл бұрын

Roses are red, Violets are blue, Where are the invisible ninjas cutting onions in my room?

@yrnehayrneha1019 4 жыл бұрын

Roses are Red Violets are blue Ther are in my room too

@emmarussell4311 4 жыл бұрын

Boo hoo me too. (lol, but also, totally not crying rnnnnnn ahhhhhhh)

@tylersmith5124 8 жыл бұрын

Just got new headphones and this was the first thing I listened to. Excellent decision

@dans3593 8 жыл бұрын

That's a better decision than the Government has made in a while, good job!

@johnmeldacaymat2385 8 жыл бұрын

OMG same. Just got new headphones, this was the first thing I listened too.

@tuckermurrell6761 7 жыл бұрын

John Mel Dacaymat 🤒🤒😭😭

@moriahpraklet7051 8 жыл бұрын

Okay, usually I don't do long comments like this, but in this case I feel that I need to. This past May, my high school was in the exact same situation as this one. One of my fellow choir members, Makayla, was killed in a car accident the week of State Choral Festival. We're a very tight knit community, and all of the choir people were really close, so we all took it pretty hard. Peter (can I can you Peter?), when I saw this I was almost in tears when I realized what this was for. Thank you, thank you so much for doing this video. It was a huge comfort to me, and it reminded me of all the good memories I had with her.

@moriahpraklet7051 8 жыл бұрын

*can I call The one time I try to do a serious comment...

@lindamussa8894 6 жыл бұрын

I played this in my husband's brothers hospice room a short time after he passed today.I know he would of loved it.Rip Steve.

@larrh 5 жыл бұрын

My Niece had Stomach Cancer and passed away a few years ago. This was her favorite song as well... and we all sang it at her funeral. Brings tears to my eyes each time I hear it... regardless of who sings it. Thanks Perter.

@Lanselot2069 8 жыл бұрын

I wish i could be like Io. Everyone around me says i have a beautiful voice, but i jus't cant find the courage to sing out loud in public. I would have loved to meet her or hear her. Video's like this are what we desperately need more of in this world.

@MommieDammit 8 жыл бұрын

Courage and confidence will come, Redhoof. Just keep singing. Try singing in a choir first, then later a quartet or small group. You'll get there! It took until my senior year in high school for me to get to a solo - and I'd been singing since I was 8 years old.

@mirandagustafson6867 8 жыл бұрын

yeah I'm friends with 2 of Io's friends. i wish i could've met her. she seems like she was an amazing girl.

@MsAmberKat 8 жыл бұрын

It's been the same for me, unfortunately I have yet to find the courage and confidence to sing out loud.. I would love to, I just am scared to death to try. I believe in you though, I know you can do it!

@Halo4Spaitu5 8 жыл бұрын

+MsAmberKat it is hard sometimes to expose your soul like that and not care what people think. So long as you never stop trying and you have confidence in yourself your voice will eventually bring people to tears. good luck and great people around you!

@Snow-sx5ev 8 жыл бұрын

brings a smile to my face seeing great people sing great songs with others and it makes my day when the music is as beautiful as this, those origon kids look like they are enjoying themselves

@Snow-sx5ev 8 жыл бұрын

omg i spelled Oregon so wrong 😅

@terriannpetersen6968 8 жыл бұрын

Beautifully said. Amen.

@Snow-sx5ev 8 жыл бұрын

Terri Ann Petersen thank you :)

@cleoedler9375 7 жыл бұрын

this is an honor to the woman who died. very well done and worth the pain... sometimes pain can make the most chilling and passionate things...

@linked2dio377 6 жыл бұрын

Meme Lord wut?

@linked2dio377 6 жыл бұрын

Meme Lord sorry I normally associate this song with Military members who died and weren't able to be "homeward bound in time"

@flipflopscubagear6557 7 жыл бұрын

I like to sing, but a lot of people in my class at school think that I'm not good. A few people have said that "No one appreciates it." I don't really care what they think, but it honestly hurts sometimes, when they tell it too me so often. Other people think I sing good, but it still hurts to get put down. Thanks for what you said Peter, about people who sing and don't care what people think.

@mitchythekid5596 7 жыл бұрын

I'm sure your voice is beautiful

@sirrel5345 7 жыл бұрын

Only focus on the good things that people say about, I'm sure you have a great voice and if someone tries to bring you down, ignore them, and focus on what you think about yourself and the positive things people think about you. Don't sit on the negatives and feel bad.

@turningwheels7167 7 жыл бұрын

the only time people will try to bring you down is when youre above them

@amandanorman1842 7 жыл бұрын

flipflop scubagear same here,and good for you

@JayByrd2011 6 жыл бұрын

It's been nearly a year. Hopefully you're still singing!

@nyla-amarasmit8117 8 жыл бұрын

i watched this at the day today my grandma had surgery. it was is so powerfull. i cried All day then i heared this and cried some more. peter i love you. even though my eyes are thick of crying. This are the songs you are sooooooo goood with. how great it must felt on stage feeling all the choir behind you. dear peter thank god for you. you are my idol i was about giving up you light my day everytime in humity. you know my story. thanks for what u give back. ♡♡♡♡♡♡ please do remember me with a choir from troy. ♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♤♤♡♡♡♡

@nyla-amarasmit8117 8 жыл бұрын

humanity sorry typo. Remember me from Troy. Josh Groban. sorry to teary from the crying. ♡

@thebiggestmelonyouneversee1366 8 жыл бұрын

+inge smit it's alright I cried too.

@nyla-amarasmit8117 8 жыл бұрын

+Sexy Slim thank you

@nyla-amarasmit8117 8 жыл бұрын

+Torilinn Cwanek ♡♡

@MommieDammit 8 жыл бұрын

Dear Inge, I pray your Gram is doing well. My grandparents raised me, so you have my sympathies. Though the song didn't bring tears, the story did. But I felt the old familiar buzzing, and my heart swelled with the choir.

@ellasirna 8 жыл бұрын

Why no audience members in the auditorium to witness this amazingness!!!!!

@ellasirna 8 жыл бұрын

@genec.2985 8 жыл бұрын

The audience is us.

@YKDDS91 8 жыл бұрын

Because they're filming. There will be a lot of re-takes and stops in between. It's not performance-ready so to say.

@lvlylady20063 8 жыл бұрын

So what is your next project? Or is it a surprise? I so wish I could come and watch you make a video. Your voice soothes the soul, really.. I would love to be friends with you. Learn more about you and your wonderful family. Thank you again, and in case I didn't make myself clear in the last post, please sing with Home Free again. I love them too. Have a blessed day with your loved ones and know you are appreciated from Newnan Georgia. Hugs and love...

@TheHatBoyz22 8 жыл бұрын

There was 3 retakes on the Lake Oswego part ^^, he was so fun to work with and an inspiration for all the singers in our choir.

@Phantaboulous 7 жыл бұрын

So many feelings..

@megagiratintwobrinewolfand223 3 жыл бұрын

omg phantaboulous! im subscribed to you :D

@megagiratintwobrinewolfand223 3 жыл бұрын

i actually found your channel through "the fights", lol

@cazworthy2250 3 жыл бұрын

I'm😍🙏🌹❤️💖💗GOD

@Misshowzat 7 жыл бұрын

I love how it sounds like he's singing "I'll be home, we're bound in time"

@DantheArtMan 8 жыл бұрын

Speechless.

@peterhollens7616 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Dan! (My other account. I appreciate it!!!)

@andrewhall1208 7 жыл бұрын

Peter Hollens I love singing along with you especially when I can pick out the harmonies with my bass singing but that's not really why I'm commenting the real reason is I love listening to you sing cause it's like I can feel the emotion and the power behind your singing

@tman2543 7 жыл бұрын

same Mr. Hall.. Im glad I found this channel

@tuckermurrell6761 6 жыл бұрын

Dan Nelson me to

@apiiii610 8 жыл бұрын

this song is so beautifull

@PeterHollens 8 жыл бұрын

thank you!

@tuckermurrell6761 7 жыл бұрын

apiiii610 😰😭😭😭😭

@tuckermurrell6761 7 жыл бұрын

apiiii610 😭😭i miss my gf

@gabistiene8593 7 жыл бұрын

I don't know how often I listened to this, still every time I'm in goosebumps and tears all over again! Thanks so much for your passion and love for life.

@Vahlsten 2 жыл бұрын

LYRICS HERE! In the quiet misty morning When the moon has gone to bed When the sparrows stop their singing And the sky is clear and red When the summer's ceased its gleaming When the corn is past its prime When adventure's lost its meaning I'll be homeward bound in time Bind me not to the pasture Chain me not to the plow Set me free to find my calling And I'll return to you somehow If you find it's me you're missing If you're hoping I'll return To your thoughts I'll soon be list'ning In the road I'll stop and turn Then the wind will set me racing As my journey nears its end And the path I'll be retracing As I'm homeward bound again Bind me not to the pasture Chain me not to the plow Set me free to find my calling And I'll return to you somehow Bind me not to pasture Chain me not to the plow Set me free to find my calling And I'll return to you somehow In the quiet misty morning When the moon has gone to bed When the sparrows stop their singing And the sky is clear and red When the summer's ceased its gleaming When the corn is past its prime When adventure's lost its meaning I'll be homeward bound in time

@MissyGail4eva Жыл бұрын

Ty, it's much appreciated (⁠◍⁠•⁠ᴗ⁠•⁠◍⁠)⁠❤

@sueduquemin7119 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful words beautiful singing

@carolyngrimes8681 8 жыл бұрын

Wow. I am crying. Watched it with the kids and was deeply moved. God is truly amazing. May her family and friends be truly comforted and may her legacy and yours continue to inspire. I can't find better words. We loved it. Well done.

@PeterHollens 8 жыл бұрын

:) well said.

@owensyvertsen9677 8 жыл бұрын

Same. Nice comment!

@Cinaran124 8 жыл бұрын

Something about listening to this song with just the human voice as the instrument, makes it sound, Pure

@dans3593 8 жыл бұрын

Imagine being there in person!

@Cinaran124 8 жыл бұрын

It would be a great thing, if only I could handle loud sounds, no matter how beautiful, in person then I would enjoy it better...

@rahlly4345 2 жыл бұрын

I don't recall hearing this song before but now, it's stuck in my head and heart.

@stephanginther9051 6 ай бұрын

I'd never heard this song before seeing this video, I had it on repeat for a *while* off and on after. I love this song, I can see why it was her favorite.

@Zip_loverfpe 18 күн бұрын

I never understood it to until I had too sing since my second grade Principle retired and I even cried when I was sing and even though it's been 7 years it's a good song😌

@TheBlueHairedGrandma 5 жыл бұрын

No words....wish I knew this song when my mom passed.....simply beautiful and heart touching!

@danlivni2097 5 жыл бұрын

Here is the best version of Homeward Bound kzfaq.info/get/bejne/osqfZtqb3rG5dac.html

@dinabinstok3700 8 жыл бұрын

2:25 CHILLS. What a beautiful tribute. I have no words.

@sydneybaker373 8 жыл бұрын

on repeat and I am cry so much

@PeterHollens 8 жыл бұрын

aww :)

@dangopilk 8 жыл бұрын

:) Me Too... :'(

@earlgreytea4340 8 жыл бұрын

sooooooooooooooo good

@dartagnan1 6 жыл бұрын

Peter, Peter, Peter!!! The transition to the choir is magnificent! I get misty-eyed every time! Wow! ♞

@jenicamohlman7657 7 жыл бұрын

I am in a women's choir in Hastings High School and we are going to sing Homeward Bound at our next concert. When I saw this video, I almost cried. I plan on showing this to my choir director and see what he thinks. I believe he will have the same reaction I did. Thank you for posting this so the rest of us could enjoy it.

@XanTheNerd 6 жыл бұрын

I know this was posted so long ago and perhaps no one will ever see this but the choral director Peter speaks of at the end of this video (Mrs. Perdue) was my choir director all year. She told us all about this song and story and I swear a choir has never teared up all at once so quickly. This was so emotionally devastating and Io did not deserve to have such a short life. I can't stop thinking about this song and I keep coming back to it because it hits me hard every single time.

@CerealScientist 8 жыл бұрын

I almost cried during your little epilogue... so emotional. Keep up the amazing work.

@jaegerthedane3245 8 жыл бұрын

Lol, I did cry

@TimmyTechTV 8 жыл бұрын

Same

@iviepita 8 жыл бұрын

same here!

@PeterHollens 8 жыл бұрын

thank you!!

@CerealScientist 8 жыл бұрын

***** You're very welcome.

@joanjulia53 6 жыл бұрын

SOOOO BEAUTIFUL.... AND A WONDERFUL TESTAMENT TO A TRUE, SPECIAL LADY, GOD BLESS HER PARENTS....SHE WAS A REAL ANGEL AND IS ONE NOW IN HEAVEN....

@safety5561 7 жыл бұрын

A kid named will passed away in our school and his favorite band was the Beatles. We made a melody for him. It was a very special concert.

@kynerthist6026 8 жыл бұрын

we sang this in middle school. the only reason why I didn't like it was be our choir (which didn't sound very good) was singing it

@NovelsRoses 8 жыл бұрын

keep singing even if you had a not-so good choir one year. you'll have a better choir. happened to me

@nek9237 8 жыл бұрын

hey fren |-/

@kynerthist6026 8 жыл бұрын

Chloe S I was actually forced into choir. I don't like singing.

@kynerthist6026 8 жыл бұрын

Twenty Øne Frens hello fren |-/

@NovelsRoses 8 жыл бұрын

+The Secøndary Sagittarius (Ellicøtt) ok |-/

@FictionWriter95 8 жыл бұрын

It's things like this that make me want to be a choir director/music teacher/composer.

@annaszabo770 3 жыл бұрын

Gyönyörködöm minden számban, együtt is és külön-külön is.Újra fiatalnak érzem magam.Köszönöm!

@idklookitup 7 жыл бұрын

This song and all of the other folk songs you sing, bring back the happiest of memories of choir. We sang songs like Loch Lomond, Homeward Bound, and Shenandoah

@bexa7942 8 жыл бұрын

80 people liked this video so much, they turned their monitor upsidedown to like it again :p

@grishacallen276 7 жыл бұрын

Thinking of Carrie Fisher now thank you Peter for this touching song

@TheRanaro 5 жыл бұрын

If anyone was wondering if there was anything better than perfect pitch, please look up Peter Hollens. He's BEYOND perfect. One of the very best tenors of our generation.

@shirleywilliams8714 28 күн бұрын

I love the way you encourage and inspire the youngsters.Thank you ❤

@osmeelohi1302 8 жыл бұрын

Io Korol must be thankful for this lovely gift.

@ctemp3246 8 жыл бұрын

+Beautiful Pain subtlety is key

@osmeelohi1302 8 жыл бұрын

***** I am spiritist and i believe in life after death, a spiritual life. Although, i am brazilian i understood Peter´s beautiful message.

@CreepsMcGerald 7 жыл бұрын

Not only is this one of my most favorite choral pieces ever, it's one that can invoke so much emotion behind it, much like your and Korol's story, it can be made so personal. It truly shows that there's so much more to music than just notes on pages, it can be an experience like no other. Doubtless this is an experience that you and all of these students will carry throughout your entire lives. Thank you for this, truly beautiful.

@xar226 5 жыл бұрын

When the full choir kicks in at 2:23, it hits me like a physical punch to the gut -- every time. It doesn't matter how many times I've heard it; it doesn't matter how many times I've listened to it in a row; every time, it gets me. Anybody who doesn't understand the power of music should listen to this video.

@amyt5007 7 жыл бұрын

Wow. So I lost my father less than a year ago (Veteran's day of 2015) and this just really hit me in such a powerful way. I don't even know what else to say. I'm in shock. I am shaking. I have tears. This is by far one of the most amazing things I've ever watched. You did such a wonderful job. I'm in awe! Love this! You now have a forever fan!!

@awawatime 8 жыл бұрын

I think the kid with the afro really takes the cake

@Bubbles-de9qp 7 жыл бұрын

such an amazing job she would have loved it she is probably listening to it alot i love this song and love what you do you did give her a blessinh

@eliza7615 Ай бұрын

This is still my favorite song! I found it because of you and your awesome voice MANY years ago 😅 Thank you!

@sarawilliams9025 2 жыл бұрын

Io-we will never forget you.

@samuelwadsworth3059 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this song!! It brought tears to my eyes!!! Peter, you have great talent!!!

@tylergreene9123 5 жыл бұрын

Peter, just found this video this week, this has helped me through the Christchurch news, so thank you. You are a truly wonderful man, God Bless

@jackienutting852 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful Music! My 15 year old grandson loves your voice and songs. Thank you for inspiring him.

@brianbrewer3505 2 жыл бұрын

Wow!Where has this young man been!Absolutely fantastic!

@joannaevola1065 7 жыл бұрын

Peter, you're awesome!!!! You have a beautiful, emotional voice. Always watching for your next video. God's blessings to you forever.

@yunamchill9169 7 жыл бұрын

I'm in tears and smile at the same time. I love this. I haven't lost a person I love, but my beloved kitty has disappeared for almost a month now and I hope that one day God will let her listen to our thoughts and make her homeward bound again. I really notice that something's missing in my life without her around. Hope is sometimes so hard to retain, but then you come across beautiful works such as this one and you find the strength to wait a little more... Thank you, Peter, for being here. :-) Love and peace.

@anchorskid 3 жыл бұрын

I sang in a women's (students, teachers and townswomen) choir for a couple years. For one concert we were preparing MacDowell's beautiful "To a Wild Rose." Among us on the choir was a teacher who unexpectedly, horribly could not participate in the concert. Her daughter-in-law had just been killed in a car accident. We sang "To a Wild Rose" in her daughter-in-law's memory. Her name was Rosie.

@lonely_jester6549 3 жыл бұрын

No goosebumps, just tears.

@myroselle6987 3 ай бұрын

Every single time I listen to this…tears. Not sad tears.. just overwhelming feelings.. Every time.

@factoidfirefly7798 8 жыл бұрын

I'm sure doing this helped all her friends heal as well. Loved this video! Sounded a bit like Josh Groban in this. Lovely work!

@PeterHollens 8 жыл бұрын

thank you :)

@sungjinwoo3192 8 жыл бұрын

Wow even with the choir your voice is stronger than them. Your voice is more prominent then all of them love your videos Peter keep doing what you do

@PeterHollens 8 жыл бұрын

haha we turned u p the volume on my voice so you can hear the solo line :) thank you so much!

@masterpye69 8 жыл бұрын

lol HAHA, don't you know sound mixing ?

@JaredBourg 8 жыл бұрын

Who else got chills?

@gracieromeave8555 8 жыл бұрын

+Peter Hollens what religion are you

@sungjinwoo3192 8 жыл бұрын

***** oh okay and you are welcome

@GailMcIndoe Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful song, sung so well by Peter and his choir, dedicated to Koral. She was a student at the school and got sick and passed away. Rest in peace Koral.

@sevrenkingery9106 7 жыл бұрын

We sang this last year my sophomore year of choir during our Christmas program . But now this rendition of it is by far my favorite ever .!

@cloudz.22 8 жыл бұрын

I have no words.

@PeterHollens 8 жыл бұрын

@cloudz.22 8 жыл бұрын

@AutumnRainneMusic 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for featuring my a cappella group in this

@PeterHollens 8 жыл бұрын

thank you so much Autumn! :D

@AutumnRainneMusic 8 жыл бұрын

+Peter Hollens you're welcome! :)

@FLJBeliever1776 5 жыл бұрын

A good song, is a good way to just kick back, relax, and let life know, you're enjoying the slow moments of happiest.

@varnajose1129 4 жыл бұрын

His solo part gave off " In Dreams " vibes...Especially the humming...

@AubbieD 8 жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful tribute that you and the Oregon Choir have made for a choir member who has passed away~ Beautiful video, Peter!!!! You always make such beautiful content that takes my breath away :)

@Hyperdragon97 8 жыл бұрын

Io Kolor is smiling on you from heaven right now, I'm sure. Well done, Peter!

@tatharelprincessoferegion8162 7 жыл бұрын

i sang this once in my school choir once! It's one of those songs that I keep practicing because i don't ever want to forget it.

@bennobeck 4 жыл бұрын

Listening to this video since years...can't get tired of it. Thanks and greetings from Germany!

@sophidina34 8 жыл бұрын

wow, thank you for this, Peter

@PeterHollens 8 жыл бұрын

thank you :)

@dreamgirl_4_ever505 8 жыл бұрын

This is by far my favourite song from you, Peter. So emotional and absolutely perfect, I get goosebumps everytime I listen to it. Thank you for making such great music♡ love from Germany

@TheLighttoday 7 жыл бұрын

thank you so much ... heavenly timing ........ bless you !!! lots of love and bliss and light

@nadinminstrel4510 8 жыл бұрын

There are no words to describe how beautiful it is and what feelings all these voices and the song itself arouse..

@cjames22dox 8 жыл бұрын

don't ever stop making music for us Peter

@lmart77lm 8 жыл бұрын

I love when you do folk songs!!! I had lost someone close recently and this song was so touching. Thank you so much for this song!

@carlynnnetter9333 5 жыл бұрын

How cool is that they already were already singing it for their fellow student..

@jameskincaida.1316 5 жыл бұрын

God bless. I'm a choir boy myself and have sung this song before. It's by far one of my favorites and now even more so. I know how you all must feel and I'm so sorry for your loss. Now she'll live forever in the hearts and minds of over a million people. Thank you so much. You truly are a heavenly bunch.

@kathwatson6804 8 жыл бұрын

This is just so beautiful! Awe inspiring - goosebumps - and teary eyes. Thank you, Peter.

@PeterHollens 8 жыл бұрын

thanks Kath! :D

@juliepritchett5537 6 жыл бұрын

Peter, you once again have Truly amazed me. This is such a WONDERFUL video. It shows all the love you have and how God has touched your heart and soul. Please keep up the GREAT work. Hugs.

@davidalbrecht2712 5 жыл бұрын

This is so touching. I like people. Especially those who are not frightened to show their true emotions, and then on camera. I really respect you as a human being so much.

@armyfallatthediscotwentyon5019 5 жыл бұрын

We sang this in choir in 8th grade. My teacher told us to think of when you have to leave somewhere that ment a lot to you and tell it that you'll be back. I thought about that class because I loved that teacher. Not in a weird way but he made me live to sing. I've always loved to but he made me want to keep going. I'm in 9th now which is only a year after but I miss him. I want to go see him soon

@KatieBadger1 8 жыл бұрын

Peter, this was simply breathtaking. I'm always in awe of your videos, but this one in particular is special because of dear lo Korol. God bless your talent and your outreach to the younger committee. I was so moved. I know she looks at this up in Heaven with a huge smile, singin' away without a care in the world. ;)

@sammellemstrand5241 7 жыл бұрын

That was the most beautiful arrangement EVER!!!

@danlivni2097 5 жыл бұрын

Here is the best version of Homeward Bound kzfaq.info/get/bejne/osqfZtqb3rG5dac.html

@Deidrh 5 жыл бұрын

Your compassion at the end made this video for me. The music was beautiful, but after hearing that it was a dedication, I was in tears. Thank you for this

@albanedawson3063 6 жыл бұрын

Speechless too. Just beautiful and deeply touching.

@cloebrown3218 8 жыл бұрын

Your music is always so beautiful. This was a much needed moment of happiness today, thank you so much for your beautiful covers.

@PeterHollens 8 жыл бұрын

thank you so much Cloe :D

@MrDAN572 8 жыл бұрын

+Peter Hollens Stunning! Still waiting for you to do a Madonna song. 😊

@jayKing36331 7 жыл бұрын

YESSSSSS it makes me cry

@jerrymichaelcrowe1917 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Peter for sharing the story of Korol and what a wonderful person she is. You will see her again in a better place. Beautiful song and performance.