She performs and arranges her work all by herself, she is able to play the violin, the piano, the lyre, the guitar and several types of drums. Whenever the theme she covers lacks lyrics, she writes them herself, keeping carefully in mind the mood and atmosphere of the tune. Her equipment includes a simple vocal microphone, a closet (as her "dead room", which she had recently renovated to become a sound-proof recording studio) and the Sony Acid music studio software. She has never received any sort of vocal training.
Erutan released a video for 'No One But You' June 3rd, 2010 as a preview to her debut album Raindancer which was released on November 22th, 2010 along side the launch of her official website where you can purchase her album. http://www.erutanmusic.com/
She released an official cover album, titled A Bard's Side Quest, on January 19th, 2013. It includes past covers of music from various video games, including Final Fantasy X, Dark Cloud, Silent Hill 2 and more. They were all remastered for official release.
She is also the leader, arranger and director of Stella Voci a 14 member online choir that she formed.
To My Dear Friends
Erutan Lyrics
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and left their trails on every soul,
and through memories I walk,
their voices to hear, however faint,
their tones resound in me,
in a warrior's ageless heart.
Dear friends, I loved you well,
our dreams kept within,
and though those days are lost,
our story lives on,
in bonds we forged, in battle blazing bright,
in a warrior's ageless heart.
(Vocal Solo)
Now, by the hearth I rest,
my battered blade, old friend by the fire,
and an image I keep, their faces to see,
each one so dear,
forever bound to me,
in a warrior's ageless heart.
(Vocal Solo)
The song "To My Dear Friends" by Erutan is a nostalgic reflection of memories and friendships that have left a lasting impression on the songwriter's heart. The lyrics evoke a sense of time passing and the changes it brings. The opening line - "the wheels of time have turned" - acknowledges that time is a vehicle that moves us forward, leaving behind trails on every soul. The songwriter walks through memories and listens to the faint voices of old friends, their tones resounding within her heart. The reference to a warrior's ageless heart implies that these memories have left an enduring impact, something that is resilient and immortal.
The chorus of the song speaks to the connection formed between friends in times of adversity- "dear friends, I loved you well, each steadfast heart, our dreams kept within." Though those days are long gone, the memories are not forgotten, their story lives on in the bonds forged and the battles fought together. The final verse has the vocalist resting by the hearth, with an old friend- her battered blade- by the fire. In this moment of peace, the memories coalesce, and the faces of long-lost friends can be clearly visualized. The song is a reminder that even though time moves forward, memories can be carried forward and cherished, and that bonds formed in/through tough times leave a mark that transcends time.
Line by Line Meaning
The wheels of time have turned,
Time has passed and affected everyone's lives.
and left their trails on every soul,
The experiences of life have left their mark on every person's soul.
and through memories I walk,
The singer reminisces about the past.
their voices to hear, however faint,
The artist tries to recall the sound of their friend's voices, even if the memories are faint.
their tones resound in me,
The memories of their friend's voices echo in the artist's mind.
in a warrior's ageless heart.
The singer's heart remains strong and resilient as a warrior's heart.
Dear friends, I loved you well,
The singer has great affection for their dear friends.
each steadfast heart,
Each friend had a dedicated and loyal heart.
our dreams kept within,
They shared their dreams with each other.
and though those days are lost,
The time spent together is in the past and cannot be regained.
our story lives on,
Their shared story continues to exist in memory and legend.
in bonds we forged, in battle blazing bright,
They formed unbreakable bonds while fighting together.
in a warrior's ageless heart.
Their memories and bonds remain strong and unyielding.
Now, by the hearth I rest,
The singer has retired and now rests by the warmth of the fire.
my battered blade, old friend by the fire,
The singer's sword, which they've used in many battles, rests beside them by the fire.
and an image I keep, their faces to see,
The artist holds onto a memory of their friends' faces to keep them close.
each one so dear,
Every friend holds a special place in the artist's heart.
forever bound to me,
Their shared experiences and bonds have bound them together forever.
in a warrior's ageless heart.
The singer's heart remains steadfast and strong like a warrior's.
Contributed by Daniel V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Afnan Kuchari
i never played this game, but i recently lost my pets.. and they were my only friends and family.. i connect to this song. since i was 14 years old i've been listening to Erutan, she's my go to comfort whenever things go wrong. and now i'm celebrating my 26th birthday without my pets and Erutan is STILL and always be my go to place of comfort. Thank you Kate. i grew up with you, and it is an honor.
NinjaFox Games & Geekery
Came back to visit this old favorite and saw your comment. I'm so sorry to hear of your loss.
A bit of unrequested advice; as you move forward and heal, think of your next pets as the successors and inheritors of your pets' legacies. It helped me remind myself I wasn't replacing the previous pet and also reminded me the new pet is a new personality and their own dog (in my case). I've taught her a few things her predecessor knew and she's learned things her predecessor never did. She's a different dog, but she is a most worthy successor to inherit the leash. I don't miss my prior dog so much now as I regret she and the new dog didn't get to share time together and I know they would have loved playing together.
Best wishes and prayers you heal from the grief.
Afnan Kuchari
@NinjaFox Games & Geekery Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to write me this. it made my day. Your advice really helped.. thank you again. May god bless you and your wonderful pets <3
Axel Leenan
I got back to see our ol'good Kate, and had seen your commentary, happy to see you get good, even don't knowing you, i can feel that you're a good person by appreciating Erutan, and of course , every good person happiness is a precious treasure, happy that you're good! And of course, hope that you can recover from your pet's lost
Mario Girard
i understand you so much,GOD bless you😇
C. I. A
It's my brother's favorite game. He loved it so much he would often listen to this game's soundtracks. Which is why during his funeral, the music box version of this is the one we decided to play.
apaloosa01
She shoots, SHE SCORES! Oh yes, this is really lovely; it's nice to hear from you again! Hope your voice is doing better. *hugs*
Erutan
Thank you so much! I really appreciate it! Yes! I had fun finally doing some proper fan art for Chrono Trigger. I got it out of my system XD
NSAlixFEDass NSA
She has such a soothing voice..wow...my tomorrow will be filled with thoughts of freinds and I hope I learn what honor is someday
Viper Midnight
*claps hand* Hello again, Kate. ^.^ Been a while but once again you upload a masterpiece of music from your very soul. Bravo, bravo. :) Your voice is your brush, youtube has become your canvas.