I’m so glad I’m not the only one I remember listening to this cover and losing my shit at how good it was (is) and I forgot about it until I recently sang the lyrics but this version and it all came back to me omg
Rest in Peace Mr. Ahoraian. It was exactly a year ago from today. I was at that concert as well. What an inspiring great friend you are. Everytime I watch this I get the chills.
I'm so glad that I favorited this on my old account a few years back because I see now that you made it private. Amazing composition. You gave this song new life.
I always loved the passion pit original, but this cover gives an entirely new meaning to the entire song for me. In most ways, i believe it's much prettier than the original. Beautiful work, and my condolences for your loss.
amazing job, sir. i'm a ucla student but i never knew sasan. i have a lot of respect for you, you seem like a real standup guy with a lot of integrity. i wish you the best.
Great friend. Passion Pit seems like the only band during these times that actually put real feelings into their songs. Also , wether you knew it or not, Sleepyhead is about someone who is constantly taking care of someone and putting forth their love no matter what. The story behind the song is that even though this person is always getting drunk , their friend is always getting them home and protecting them.. note the word "Sleepyhead". Anyways, perfect song choice and wonderful piano piece.
The fact that you'd spend time and effort commenting about the one and only negative thing about this page rather than expressing your own interest in the amount of talent that this boy has tells me that you're no better than those who disliked. Not everybody will like every video they see, nor do they have to.
I'm not sure if you still check comments for your videos, but I've been coming back several times every year since I added this video to my Favorites in 2010 It's still the most amazing cover of this song. I was wondering if you ever thought about revisiting and having this recorded in HD ? Either way, thank you for the years of memories while listening to this song
A few months ago, i lost one of my friends too. It was to something completely out of the blue and it literally shook everyone that I knew. One of his favorite bands were Cage the Elephant and whenever I play their songs, I think of him. Sleepyhead is one of my favorite songs and I like your cover. I'm really sorry to hear about your roommate
Oh man.. Sorry for your loss. But if I were to die, I wouldn't mind passing away at a Passion Pit concert, especially during Sleepyhead. Passion pit it amazing. But what a crazy way to pass away..
This is seriously great, its probably the most relaxing thing I've ever heard. Your voice is so soft and smooth, you would be WONDERFUL at singing Utada Hikaru songs or lullabies.
you are so talented and you seem to do renditions of my favorite songs. I'm sorry to hear about Sasa, I'm sure he's smiling with the fact that you dedicated to do a cover of one of his favorite songs. More power to you and I hope that Passion Pit will be in touch with you soon.
Every time I'm feeling down I listen to this song. It has a strange calming effect on me that honestly touches me to the core. I really hope that someday you have the chance to record this in a studio and release this online as I'm sure many people would purchase it, because I know I would :) keep it up, I'm loving all the recent work you're posting!
This is a beautiful tribute to someone who was undoubtedly a good friend. It's such a shame what happened, and although I didn't know him, I think he would have liked to see such a rendition of this song he so loved. It's been years since you posted this, so I don't know if you keep up with comments on this video, or care what randos on the internet have to say... but I hope you know his memory lives on through good friends like you and through pieces like this. Thank you for sharing this with us.
Too bad all these bad comments are filling your video post, when it's so beautiful performed! I would wish i was half as good as you, with those great piano skills! :D Keep up the great work!
dude... this is just.... beautiful. :) seriously... thanks for this... honestly dude... u can really feel the emotion and sadness here. I hope it's gotten better for you now and this cover just really spoke to me (... and how douchey does that sound?xD) but it's true :) thanks again... peace
I swear to god, everytime i hear this song i keep on thinking back to this story.Beautifully tragic. My heart goes out to you sasin, but after listening to you singing and playing the song, i really want to learn how to play it too! You dont have a piano sheet you would like to share do you?
Dude i've been looking for this cover for YEARS now. Wtf...
Me too I can't believe it's back
Same! I used to listen to this after highschool and now I have a career and everything, Jesus. How time flies.
I’m so glad I’m not the only one
I remember listening to this cover and losing my shit at how good it was (is) and I forgot about it until I recently sang the lyrics but this version and it all came back to me omg
I hope this never gets taken down, it's my favorite cover of this song, I cry every time
I’ve been watching this for over a decade. Still cry every time. 🤍
An incredibly beautiful, heartfelt interpretation. Thankyou for sharing with the world.
Rest in Peace Mr. Ahoraian. It was exactly a year ago from today. I was at that concert as well. What an inspiring great friend you are. Everytime I watch this I get the chills.
oh my gosh, crying so hard. you are fantastic. i'm so sorry about your friend.
i don't even know what to say. this is absolutely amazing.
I'm so glad that I favorited this on my old account a few years back because I see now that you made it private. Amazing composition. You gave this song new life.
I always loved the passion pit original, but this cover gives an entirely new meaning to the entire song for me. In most ways, i believe it's much prettier than the original. Beautiful work, and my condolences for your loss.
this is beautiful will
i miss him too.
This is quite beautiful.
amazing job, sir. i'm a ucla student but i never knew sasan. i have a lot of respect for you, you seem like a real standup guy with a lot of integrity. i wish you the best.
attended the fox theater 12/12 ]=
rest in peace..
sorry for your loss
Great friend. Passion Pit seems like the only band during these times that actually put real feelings into their songs. Also , wether you knew it or not, Sleepyhead is about someone who is constantly taking care of someone and putting forth their love no matter what. The story behind the song is that even though this person is always getting drunk , their friend is always getting them home and protecting them.. note the word "Sleepyhead". Anyways, perfect song choice and wonderful piano piece.
I love this cover!
beautifully done man and i'm sorry for your loss.
The fact that you'd spend time and effort commenting about the one and only negative thing about this page rather than expressing your own interest in the amount of talent that this boy has tells me that you're no better than those who disliked.
Not everybody will like every video they see, nor do they have to.
this was beautiful. thank you for sharing.
this is so beautiful, that I'm lost for words.
I'm not sure if you still check comments for your videos, but I've been coming back several times every year since I added this video to my Favorites in 2010
It's still the most amazing cover of this song. I was wondering if you ever thought about revisiting and having this recorded in HD ?
Either way, thank you for the years of memories while listening to this song
I think I cry every time I listen to this
A few months ago, i lost one of my friends too. It was to something completely out of the blue and it literally shook everyone that I knew. One of his favorite bands were Cage the Elephant and whenever I play their songs, I think of him. Sleepyhead is one of my favorite songs and I like your cover. I'm really sorry to hear about your roommate
This version of the post-chorus riff is the best I've heard yet.
Best cover ive ever heard!!!! You can feel the emotion!!! you need to record this!
It made me cry it's so beautiful :') ,, breathtaking
Wow, pure talent. This is truly amazing.
will you are so amazing!! this sounds beautiful
You're really talented man. Really sorry to hear about your friend.
Nice place man. Good playing and singing as usual! Sensational!
that was amazing, such a beatiful cover... Rest in peace
yehaaa!! very nice my friend!! i am your first fan from Mexico city!
spine-tinglingly good
wonderful!
Incredible.
by far the most insane cover of this ever made.. ur really talented
i loved this. get this recorded
This is phenomenal in every way. Ps The dog is great, hes just snoozing heavy hahah
Wow this is really good
Absolutely love this cover.
And I'm sorry for your loss. :\
i fell in love
Great job, Will.
Oh man.. Sorry for your loss. But if I were to die, I wouldn't mind passing away at a Passion Pit concert, especially during Sleepyhead. Passion pit it amazing.
But what a crazy way to pass away..
This is seriously great, its probably the most relaxing thing I've ever heard. Your voice is so soft and smooth, you would be WONDERFUL at singing Utada Hikaru songs or lullabies.
You cover is amazing. Your vocals so fit so perfectly, and give it a kind of haunting tone.
you are so talented and you seem to do renditions of my favorite songs. I'm sorry to hear about Sasa, I'm sure he's smiling with the fact that you dedicated to do a cover of one of his favorite songs. More power to you and I hope that Passion Pit will be in touch with you soon.
Will, you are amazing & so talented :)
Every time I'm feeling down I listen to this song. It has a strange calming effect on me that honestly touches me to the core. I really hope that someday you have the chance to record this in a studio and release this online as I'm sure many people would purchase it, because I know I would :) keep it up, I'm loving all the recent work you're posting!
Sounded great, I like how you played it. :)
Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaamn, tooooo good!
seriously an amazing cover. i love this song, but i may like your version even better
this was really beautiful:)-
This is a beautiful tribute to someone who was undoubtedly a good friend. It's such a shame what happened, and although I didn't know him, I think he would have liked to see such a rendition of this song he so loved. It's been years since you posted this, so I don't know if you keep up with comments on this video, or care what randos on the internet have to say... but I hope you know his memory lives on through good friends like you and through pieces like this. Thank you for sharing this with us.
This is great, you should record this at some studio. I´m from argentina but i would buy that
Too bad all these bad comments are filling your video post, when it's so beautiful performed! I would wish i was half as good as you, with those great piano skills! :D
Keep up the great work!
:'( sooo moving
r.i.p Sasi
i like how the room echoes so much. but the room doesnt look that big.
i have to say this is even better than Michael Angelakos' own solo version.
dude the bad note perfects the song.
I remember when this happened...I know Sasan's sister pretty close. It was all just heartbreaking.
Oh my goodness this is gorgeous!
Haha I love your dog xD
This is too beautiful ;____;
dude... this is just.... beautiful. :)
seriously... thanks for this... honestly dude... u can really feel the emotion and sadness here. I hope it's gotten better for you now and this cover just really spoke to me (... and how douchey does that sound?xD) but it's true :)
thanks again...
peace
amazing well one :)
you should cover cuddle fuddle (one of my favs)!
Do a cover on eyes as candles I love the piano intro
the 6 people who disliked..... what's wrong with you people? this worlds too harsh to live on these times.
WOW
I listen to this song everyday, it's seriously calming for me. Thanks for this.
p.s. what piano are you playing on?
Any chance I could get this sheet music? It's beautiful.
that was beautiful man, can I get the sheets?
so chill haha
what's that little bit you say at the end?
I swear to god, everytime i hear this song i keep on thinking back to this story.Beautifully tragic. My heart goes out to you sasin, but after listening to you singing and playing the song, i really want to learn how to play it too! You dont have a piano sheet you would like to share do you?
This kid was one of my main inspirations to start playing the guitar 10 years ago
william lammmmmm, you're fricking good at playing the piano. please make tutorials :(
Dreamy
@GreasebeefTeh2nd Cool guy over here.
So... They're not saying Sasan Ahoraian at the beginning of "Sleepyhead"....?
how did he die if you don't mind me asking ?
At the concert... when he died they were playing Sleepyhead? Well that's probably the way I'd want to die.
what kind of dog is that?
i had only hoped you had matured in the year since you wrote that comment, you haven't
rant more, pls.
Are you serious?That's a Husky.
cool vid, loving this version with miike snow too...
/watch?v=IRgk9LVy7hs
2:40 is sex.