"Wide Awake" Katy Perry (cover by Derik Nelson)

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Here's my rendition of the latest Katy Perry hit! This was filmed in my beautiful home state of Washington by my brother & sister (Dalten & Riana). Thanks for an awesome song, Katy! We are all big fans... I'd love to get your thoughts on my version of your song ;) (HOW CAN WE MAKE THAT HAPPEN YOU GUYS??)
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My original music on iTunes:
itunes.apple.com/us/album/nort...
CREDITS:
Video directed, filmed, and edited by Dalten
Lighting and additional filming by Riana
Music produced, all instruments performed, recorded, and mixed by Derik

[@darrencriss5529]

OMG HE CAN SING. I always had eyes for him on Glee, I wanted he to be developed as a member of the choir in the fourth season, but that did not happen.
anyway, this version slayed, I'm hooked.

[@DerikNelson]

I just want to say that I've read every single comment posted and am so thankful for such wonderful compliments... My brother and sister help me film these videos (and sometimes sing with me in them too). it's just the three of us siblings that do everything, so you can imagine that your support really means a lot. If you like what you hear, please check out my original music on iTunes or my website, and THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING INDEPENDENT MUSIC!!! It means the world to me!! :)

[@offcathesheep]

I can't stop listening to this. I keep replaying it over and over and over... :)

[@kymniii]

he went to my school with his sister and they.sang some songs

[@Lil_Jackers]

Omg!!!!! I got teary eyed when I heard your voice.

[@SonnyKavanagh]

Love it, beautiful arrangement great vocal ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🎵🎶♥️

[@rooklinqs]

This is one of my favourite covers! Absolutely gorgeous you have a wonderful voice!!

[@luke82092]

Seen so many covers of this song and this is by far the best.

[@ShineAsOne]

Wow. What a gift! You sound great! I'll come see you in concert!

[@shachar5235]

Its been almost 8 years since you posted that cover and I still listen to it , love it so much!! Thanks :)

[@kalefritz]

i love your voice!!!! o my goosshh! u did amazing.

[@kaylashatley5101]

good job love your voice could listen to u all day

[@SkyeSaunders720]

It's so lovely to hear a guy with an amazing voices...

[@lalitacalderon8735]

I love the way you sing this song. You are multi talented, please keep going!

[@viperkay5894]

i have heard so many covers of this song n urs is by far the best(:

[@MissLollybum]

just amazing

[@damiancardozo2118]

Wow!!! Amazing, keep rocking man

[@Jvb1688]

Goosebumps!!!

[@muzikfreek093]

Could tell by your other videos that you had significant guitar skills and this cover just demonstrates that so well. I'm hooked! Love your work :)

[@piotrekinvvni]

Best version out there!!!

[@valeriasolis9836]

You came to my school Crafton elementary!! U r a great singer

[@lalitacalderon8735]

I love your voice & how you sang the song.You've got talent, thanks for the vid

[@frankchris07]

Very good my man I want this on the radio because it is awesome

[@nate1479]

Congrats bro. Truely am captivated

[@melandy54]

Parabéns!
Ótimo trabalho.
Ficou excelente.

[@kekeistheone32]

Oh her voice is beautiful!!!!

[@FallFadeForget]

Lovely acoustics..Just resonating through my soul. Maximum Awesomeness achieved.

[@ilwaritmane]

Really beautiful video and I'm already in love with your voice. Subscribed!

[@bigtruckcountry18]

this is amazing love it!!!!!!!!!!

[@squareCyrcle]

i fell in love with this.3 listening and listening again.

[@MyoThais]

So beautiful!

[@milesniki]

I must of watched 10 covers of this song and this is by far the best one.

[@katrinaacarmichael]

You are the most amazing male vocalist I have come across and it was all by accident, soooo happy to have found you. Keep on making us smile.

[@11airotciv]

Looove the scenery

[@josiefaulkner3544]

you came to my school on May 5 with your sister at Mariposa in Redlands! You guys did an awesome job!

[@officialbradlee]

WHAT KIND OF CAMERA YOU USE?

[@beaturi]

so beautiful!!!

[@missapplepucker]

way better than a lot of stuff you can listen to on the radio! nice!!

[@codysimpson1143]

You are amazing I'm soo surprised I love it keep it going!!!!!!!!

[@IsaF97]

AMAZING COVER!!! JUST FALLING IN LOVE MAN!!! GREAT JOB!!!

[@gamerlovesweet]

Amazing .. No words to describe how good you are of a singer

[@urihamkeramyeon]

This is beautiful.

[@oklahoma65]

you have that voice that makes you listen very beautiful, your very blessed

[@Skaeith989]

You sir, are amazing!

[@rodding]

so amazing !!!

[@Dgirl511]

this was just too much for words i didnt want this music vid to end

[@amkerry]

You are an amazing singer you are so talented!!!!

[@UnicornGurrl98]

Wow. That's amazing. Keep doing this.

[@valeofshadows0118]

Oh my god this is actually amazing

[@julietahustler6480]

wow!! perfect!!

[@EmilyValera1]

why am i just finding you know? you are absolutly amazing :)

[@Shanni22]

AMAZING as always!! Gaww I love your voice ♥

[@azuVEVO]

The BEST cover of this song

[@ruiemerican6851]

Wow .. Amazing ...

[@bernice931]

Awesomeness received!! Love this!!

[@Christopher-vt6zt]

Great location! Nice and clean editing! Loved it!

[@daisywinch8181]

Amazing!!!!!!!!! Really love this version!!!! 😍

[@EmilyandWhitney1]

Awesome Derik!

[@sabrinahayleigh]

i love this video u did great on it its really awsome!!!!

[@Pancakes428]

Love the tone

[@mjb33923]

Man amazing cover! You really should have more views need to share this with people!

[@xCourtneykx]

I love it!

[@pinkflower0265]

I LOVE this version !!!!

[@lucyjames8966]

Nice job!!! And your voice is amazing... Love this song!!! 👌👌👌

[@ltswiftie13]

Awesome cover!!! Fantastic guitar playing and great voice! He deserves to have millions views for each video.

[@jdchung85]

AMAZING, DUDE!!! i really liked it!!! congrats

[@TheLozification]

purely amazing! great talent :)

[@ames123ify]

Amazing!

[@fretsnsoccer]

Ive seen a ton of wide awake covers and yours is exactly the one i definitely was lookin for, slightly and great voice bruh. Keep it up

[@R8O4U8G4E]

Wow, you've got serious talent, Derik!
Keep it coming!

[@benbermudez]

GREAT MAN!! HUGS FROM BRAZIL...YOUR VOICE IS BEAUTIFUL...

[@campollo07]

this lead me to your Stay cover. Both great covers. Great artist.

[@DerikNelson]

thank you so much!!! I appreciate you taking the time to say hey. glad you're diggin the covers!

[@madagascar202]

I LOVE IT!! your voice is so beautiful!!

[@more.321]

Such an awesome performance Derik! 😇💚

[@jachudson12]

I loved the Katie original so much when it first came out cause it helped me through a tough time but I think I find an even better version. I 've been trying to find good acoustic versions of this song that I can try to play myself and I think I found the perfect one! Thanks Derik.

[@wystemd]

great cover, bought your mp3s on itunes, this rocks !

[@yulalah_interview_channel]

You have amazing voice! I love your voice :D

[@guillaumelafarge3857]

Great version, thank you

[@nahuncanelas570]

Waaaw you make me feel this song again ... You are big

[@nougatNessa]

you deserve so much more views :) loove your covers sooo much :D

[@jmari50]

you rock hard dude wish you the best

[@mikajb99]

I'm In Love With Your Voice! Its Amazing! I Am Officially A Fan! :-) ♥

[@robertagarza1296]

FAVORITE COVER EVER

[@97graciellama]

You can truly see your passion for music-3

[@TheLuv105]

Absolutely AMAZING!

[@ScottIntajak]

this place is really really scenic!!!!

[@RRalively]

Amazing!!!!!

[@stefaa2222]

looks great in hd

[@hehehehehe365]

OMG this is AWESOME!!

[@ghenyh2013]

you did an amazing job! keep going

[@bripopp4962]

I LOVE this cover!!! I have seen a lot of covers by guys singing this song and this is by far my favorite!!(: Keep it up(:

[@BrianaAtwell]

Wowwww, your fracken amazing. This is great, love love love your voice

[@Blossom_S666]

u r like the first guy now tht i know can sing tht ma school has jerks in it but u ur voice is so peaceful and gentle u rlly r something

[@ILoveHouseMusiiic]

wow , i love it !

[@5107]

The guitarist in Glee ! You're really talended !! Keep it up !

[@muscamerch5005]

Ur amazing such a good singer :-)!!!

[@robertagarza1296]

omg this is amazing

[@mizpandiezz]

just one word...WOW!

[@idontloveyou2006]

wow!!!! I liked this version.. and the guy so cute!!!!

[@kayia011]

wow ur amazing keep it up u have a brillient voice