Sleepyhead-Passion Pit (for Sasan Ahoraian)

[Gazpacho911]

I remember when this happened...I know Sasan's sister pretty close. It was all just heartbreaking.

[akumu102]

this was really beautiful:)-

[salvi016]

amazing well one :)

[Natasza313]

i love this video :)

[AnnaMc456]

At the concert... when he died they were playing Sleepyhead? Well that's probably the way I'd want to die.

[MrSamnit]

This is the most wonderful thing I have ever heard. I am so sorry about your friend. I feel kind of guilty asking this but do you have the sheet music for this?

[oasissays]

Everytime I think about Sasan listening to this makes me feel a little better. Keep playing(:

[WhatAWasteOfTim3]

i fell in love

[Pointblank88]

Dreamy

[ultimatepivot222]

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.

[trenton8521]

i like how the room echoes so much. but the room doesnt look that big.

[alexevans917]

You're really talented man. Really sorry to hear about your friend.

[xquickstrykex]

Great cover but not digging the saggy beanie.

[jclawblanca]

This version of the post-chorus riff is the best I've heard yet.

[manders119]

oh my gosh, crying so hard. you are fantastic. i'm so sorry about your friend.

[InfinityxForeverx]

I just bawled my eyes out. This is stunning. I just want to hug you.

[Sk8erGal100]

please come back.

[poodermonkey]

this guy kills it and could pull any sexy chick if he busted this shit out

[BJZoods]

Absolutely love this cover.

And I'm sorry for your loss. :\

[dmeagle1]

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.

[MrEggroll2424]

Do a cover on eyes as candles I love the piano intro

[tamarablue22]

wow, what a nice organized room..that doggy is soo cute and you played and sang a lovely song

[myoldaccountwastaken]

I seriously watch this video once a day. Just learning how to play.. my goal is to be able to play your version.

Keep up the good work guys. I go to ucla too and I remember hearing about Sasan's passing. I never met him, and I cant even begin to fathom your pain, but this cover speaks for itself. Sorry if I sound like a creep... I just love this song so much.

[michellexfresh]

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 <3 If I had any musical talent whatsoever, I would do the same thing for my friend haha

[aaa432198765]

best cover on youtube

[MistaNaps]

Best cover ive ever heard!!!! You can feel the emotion!!! you need to record this!

[TheDarkestKite]

so chill haha

[sean5347]

seriously an amazing cover. i love this song, but i may like your version even better

[thatkidyouknow1]

This was amazing..

you deserve a massive hug,

like from every passion pit fan and friend of your late friend.

Merry christmas.

[adautojason]

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.

[Freestyletrue]

This is the most beautiful thing I have ever heard. Your voice and that piano are so amazing.

[Ronnie4091]

You know.. you could have saved me the time and just created a longer cover to this. It's getting quite annoying having to hit the replay button over, and over... and OVER again >_<

Love your music ^_^

[dosisb]

yehaaa!! very nice my friend!! i am your first fan from Mexico city!

[ummwathe234]

your cool. and i just found you. wish i found you earlier. awesome piano skills by the way. you seem really cool

[HarryCharnock]

oh my fucking god.

that was amazing.

[MattyC555]

This is phenomenal in every way. Ps The dog is great, hes just snoozing heavy hahah

[TheMuffinChef]

So... They're not saying Sasan Ahoraian at the beginning of "Sleepyhead"....?

[TheRealLifeguard]

wow, i teared up when i heard this and read the description at the same time.

Sorry about your friend. keep your head up high, you have an amazing talent.

[EricxExploit]

Dude, you have a cool room

[Texasgurls12]

I wanna know how to play this!!!!!

[nick7626]

this is so good. im extremely impressed and im so sorry to hear about your friend. =[ but like @heyimbecca said, keep up this good work! im sure he's proud of you for your talent and skill demonstrated in this video. not to mention your love and devotion for him.

[TheSanguineSeas]

dude this is so good. one of my favorite passion pit songs. great rendition

[uniquebart]

cool vid, loving this version with miike snow too...

/watch?v=IRgk9LVy7hs

[mikemiller128]

This is an absolutely beautiful rendition. Absolutely beautiful.

[Cheshykid]

best cover ever... of any song...

[Cheshykid]

@Cheshykid i posted this before I read the description, I'm really sorry for your loss

[RooftopStudioz]

The best cover ever. && you have to be the coolest guy ever B-)

[rmvEK9]

this is AMAZINGGGG!!! ^.^ how did you learn how to play this? did you pick it up by ear?!? <3

[lmg5908]

by far my favorite cover..this is great, man

[BanggxShesDead]

I'm truely sorry for your loss, I can't believe nobody at that venue didn't help you guys. But this is a beautiful cover, one of my favorites of this song.

[Laura0Mae]

I love this cover, one of my favourite covers :)  The piano makes the song more emotional and I like it :)

[cantstandme16]

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 <3

[JoyOrder77]

Cool dog.

[DarienSingsFTW]

So i've watched this on repeat for the last two hours.

Your amazing, and i'm very sorry for the loss of your friend.

I'm sure if he heard this, he would be very happy.

(:

[RoboticShakedown]

I like the piano playing... :D

[hannnnahJAY]

You inspire me so much! You'll never even know how much!

[LilMissDizzy14]

Oh my goodness this is gorgeous!

Haha I love your dog xD

This is too beautiful ;____;

[TheeCrowing]

Damn... I got the chills. And almost cried, I love you man.

[jfkun57]

the only thing i like about this vid is the dog is cute

[lovelymegan09]

Speechless...

[kevcj]

aw shit, reading that description and listening to your beautiful rendition of sleepyhead really hit me. a very emotional video.

I obviously never knew sasi but i bet if he heard your cover, he'd really love it. Like myself and everyone else. R.I.P. Sasan Ahoraian...

[jonjon1219]

what's that little bit you say at the end?

[jameslacy18]

YEA I AGREE BEST COVER ON YOUTUBE!!!

[HumanPietBox]

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!

[halodude1177]

I fucking teared... and sobbed. The cover was beautiful, and i have deep sympathies for the loss. I can't, imagine, that happening to my best friend, going to see what our favorite band is, MGMT, or any event of the kind... having a good time and something like that...

RIP, Sasan, even if i didnt know you.

[ooLevityoo]

:'( sooo moving

r.i.p Sasi

[deenn177]

I just went to my first spring sing last night, and the memorial to Sasan really struck a chord with me, I'm sure he was the kind of person anyone would be lucky to be friends with. I'm so sorry for your loss, I wish I could have gotten to know Sasan and that he was still with us. Your cover is incredibly beautiful, thank you for overcoming your pain to share it.

[sunrisemacy]

this is probably my favorite cover of sleepyhead

[weareaglitch]

beautiful rendition. im really sorry to hear about your loss... vid favorited. just amazing rendition.

[ayridd]

i don't even know what to say. this is absolutely amazing.

[thatonekidyouknow]

1:25 yes, cough ALL over your hands and THEN play the piano. nice.

[Foozball16]

That was seriously amazing man.

[Rascalized]

that was just beautiful.

[dkgima]

i love your music and personality dude...im so sorry for your loss.

ill be praying for you, sasans family, friends, and girlfriend...

everything happens for a reason right, God is in control...

take cares!

[wowcolors]

Wow this is really good

[alw757]

awe damn man...im really sorry for your loss. I'm sure that somewhere, just somewhere that we could not possibly know yet, he is watching this and smiling upon you guys. People live for years. People love forever.

[12knmills]

when i first read the caption a few months ago, i cried. because i love this song. and it's all i think about now whenever i hear it.

[Frohman128]

i have to say this is even better than Michael Angelakos' own solo version.

[bturn10]

beautifully done man and i'm sorry for your loss.

[unix125689]

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.

[cuhutiepiggie]

pretty n__n

wth is wrong with the comments below me? ô__o

monkeys -_-

[Grapadacious]

Best cover of this song I have ever heard. Fantastic in every possible way. I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Keep going with the music though, man. In my experience, music is the absolute best way to cope with a loss.

[Kickaholeinthesky88]

wow man very impressive, you're version really brings out the lyrics to this song, i think the lyrics have alot of depth which doesnt really come out in the original version because of the upbeat tempo but u really catch it here very nice, and sry about your friend very tragic, he is in a better place now.

[kimboslice07081]

Your freind Victor what a fat shit ahah. Im messing that was a amazing video you made there. Some serious talent you got. Thanks for uplaoding that video for me to watch. Ow yeah sorry about your loss bet it is hard for you but don't let me upset you ahah. Happy 2010!!

[kimboslice07081]

Your freind victor what a fat shit ahaha. Only joking what a amazing video. I dont no how u do it but the singing was a bit crocky probaly due to a sore throught but over all it was something to watch, and ow yeah sorry for your loss bet it is hard but don't let me upset set you ahaha. Happy 2010!

[BelieverOrDisciple]

that was beautiful man, can I get the sheets?

[Ronnie4091]

@Greasebeefteh2nd

Dude seriously? How ignorant can you possibly be... I mean really. You're a freakin moron and about you paying for sex, *cough* pathetic.

Btw, this is by far my favorite cover on youtube, no joke.

[subtleskeptics]

Thank you so much

-Will

[squeeks1234]

@subtleskeptics hahahhaahhahha

[GreasebeefTeh2nd]

This cheesy ass shit made my dick limp.. Viagra here i come.

[subtleskeptics]

Why did you have a boner in the first place?

[GreasebeefTeh2nd]

I just had a big ass boner because i just got out of 4 some bro.. And i like listening to passion pit after a good fucking.. They were payed prostitutes but they did their job well.. I'm a little itchy though. Got any recommendation, for my greasy 11 inch penis?

[subtleskeptics]

Take a shower and then go buy a horse to satisfy your monstrous penis's extravagant cravings. I don't know what else to say man...maybe listen to Let Your Love Grow TALL by Passion Pit? I don't get all you can brag about is your penis size, especially if it's 11 inches. I think that's a little much, even for a 4some, don't you think?

[GreasebeefTeh2nd]

I did.. i take 5 showers a day.. The sweat glands are excessive down there.. So gotta keep it cleaned up.. And brag..? Naw.. Just truth fella.. Jealousy is bad these days though it seems.. Sorry if i offended you considering if your the Asian guy. But the more pussy the better.. Keeps the variety going.. Maybe you should try one girl some time..?

[subtleskeptics]

Well maybe you should try getting a girl sometime, rather than having to call up three prostitutes (I'm assuming they're girls) and paying them good money. That money could instead be used unselfishly and positively towards things such as feeding homeless or helping out kids in need. Ever thought of that? Probably not, because it's safe to say that you spend all your time expressing tender loving care towards your penis.

[GreasebeefTeh2nd]

Never hear of pussy is pussy..? Not just one girl can satisfy a 11 inch penis.. It's like it's own person.. "Assuming they're girls."? Men have pussies? Were not talking about trannies here.. You must have a lot on your mind.. What's unselfish when you the money to spend it on Class A hoes? Helping people..? that's the celebrities jobs.. Plus i died a long time ago, People like me don't give a fuck about wanting people..But eh.. Considering you seem to know my penis very well.. What color is it?

[subtleskeptics]

Obviously the color of Gonorrhea, Syphilis, etc.

[Bernardusaurus]

@GreasebeefTeh2nd Cool guy over here.

[xAznDivinityx]

@GreasebeefTeh2nd you just need to get out of here with your nonsense, no one has time for you.

[TroyvAnGo]

@subtleskeptics let him use his well earned money fer whatever the fuck he wants. and ya like u use ur money to feed the homeless or hlping needy kids. hipocritical. if this guy likes bangin hookers, damnit let him bang hookers!

[tannerhowell]

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.

[fingerpistolsuk]

I love this band and the song is sublime. Everyone once in a while you get a band or an artist that really makes an impact, and this is one of them. BTW If you like this check out my music, it has a similar kind of vibe.

[sneaker453]

Any chance I could get this sheet music? It's beautiful.

[xXPleasuresKiLLXx]

Sorry for your loss, but Im sure he had a wonderful time. Nice job playing.

[heyimbecca]

this is my favorite out of all of your covers. i think the piano accompanies your voice really well and the fact that you are playing this for your friend really brought out the emotion behind the piece. i know i won't ever understand the pain you are going through, but you should never give up; you have talent.

[12knmills]

you guys are amazing. i've shown all your videos to all my friends.

[lumberjack922]

Beautiful! Do you have the sheet music for this?

[howunoriginal2]

you should cover cuddle fuddle (one of my favs)!

[FlicSmartLizzy]

Amazing.

[kicksforlife]

this was beautiful. thank you for sharing.

[SomeoneSneezed]

OMG This was amazingly beautiful and touching! Thank you for sharing this meaningful moment with the world! RIP Sasan!

I hope you don't mind me sharing this!?

[StevenSTFU]

You cover is amazing. Your vocals so fit so perfectly, and give it a kind of haunting tone.

[SilentEcho33]

wow i cried the whole time while watching this and i'am serious but at least he died watching something he loved R.I.P he seemed like a cool dude

[justsoDEBonair]

spine-tinglingly good

[lishfish]

these softer, lower-pitch vocals are much better i think. i adore Passion Pit but I can't say I'm nuts about Michael Angelakos' voice.

Excellent piano playing!

[MeowkieChanMHG]

Such a beautiful, beautiful dedication...I extend my sympathy and my ears to you.. </3 May your friend rest in wonderful peace -- I'm certain he smiled when you played this. :')

[mashtolog]

that was so fantastic Will, and so touching. I am sure Sasan is always with us and is very happy to have such a good friend like you.

[epicELLY]

This made me cry; even though I know death should be a happy thing, the tears didn't listen.

Wonderful, spectacular, touching... everything. It was amazing.

I wish I could listen to it everytime I feel sad.

[letsEATramen]

Will, you are amazing & so talented :)

[lgwang]

will you are so amazing!! this sounds beautiful

[ItsFlyingNimbus]

That was beautiful man, hope you guys feel better!

[uzi978]

Sounded great, I like how you played it. :)

[Guruforwhat]

Best piano version i have heard. Btw i think your dog looks kinda dead. And i can tell you are sick lol your voices is there just not all the way. haha Pretty good. and that reviewhouse is really stupid? haha.

[mallOHREALLY]

this is awesome. do you know where i can find some sheet music for this? beautifully done. my regrets for your loss.

[pattydebelen]

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.

[SpencerHochberg]

I really like this. I always think of Sasan when I listen to Passion Pit, which has been a lot lately.

[RandomVideoCru]

Wow, you're amazing.... you're a very talented pianist and have a great voice (: oh and have an adorable dog, keep up the good work!

[AaMmEeRrIiTtEeNn]

It made me cry it's so beautiful :') ,, breathtaking

[EscapeTheFatexox]

that was amazing, such a beatiful cover... Rest in peace <3

[AshyBruin]

yes very beautiful.

[ofthetrees]

this greatly touched me... very beautiful rendition

[vikwizyank1]

Nice cover...sorry for your loss

[Jamisterzz]

this is so beautiful, that I'm lost for words.

[OhaiNiko]

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..

[classycouturex6]

so beautiful. sorry for the loss.. what a crazy way to go

[subtleskeptics]

Hi,

Thanks for the condolences, however it was not a crazy way to go. In my head, it was the best way for him to go almost. To be surrounded by friends that he loved and to be singing his heart out right before he collapsed, not many people are blessed enough to leave in that manner. Some lay on hospital beds for months in pain, knowing that their terminal illness is terminal. So no, it was not a crazy way to go.

[thejanksta521]

So very true man, to pass with your friends around you truly is the best way to go while you're all doing the thing you love the most.

[classycouturex6]

@subtleskeptics hey i know what you mean. Id choose that over dying in a hospital bed any day. I truly meant crazy as in a wild way to pass rather than something terrible. Singing your heart out to a song you love, with people you love, and then passing is if anything, liberating.

[adautojason]

attended the fox theater 12/12 ]=

rest in peace..

sorry for your loss

[daughterofbob]

fantastic! <3

i want to dognap bonnie. so cute!!!! also, your bro has a nice pad.

[Ima0ctopus]

you did an amazing job, this is incredibly beautiful, i'm sorry for your loss.<3

[xjaykay]

That was very touching. Your friend must be smiling in heaven. Hope in time you'll be better, many hugs to you till then. :']

[xxpnyshaxx]

WOW

[KillerCostello]

this is really beautiful and I am very sorry for your loss

[anitabamshad]

totally awesome will

[JonathanChristopherC]

this is beautiful will

i miss him too.

[subtleskeptics]

I'm waiting for your cover, Jon. Where is my Christmas present? MERRY CHRISTMAS TO THE CHAU FAMILY.

Kastle forever. Family forever. LOVE forever.

[ib1crazychicka]

Great job, Will.

[subtleskeptics]

That was amazing, Will. I haven't been able to play any music for a while, but I definitely will for Sasan now.

Lander Vu

[murdekaw]

Great version Will!

Castle Love!

[karshuger]

love it

[cutwing]

i was gonna leave a comment on fb but i didn't feel i had any place to say anything until now. this touching piece reminded me of what happened to your friend.

remember that loss creates an embodiment of all the great characteristics shared and left with you. carry it with pride, will. i'm sure it was a pleasure for him to have you as a friend too.

[subtleskeptics]

Thanks for the condolences, Cutwing. I'm going to call you Cutwing even though I know your name is Jen.

Take care,

Will

[napkin614]

sweet

[emylovessandy]

sosososososo amazing.. genius

[potatojoanne]

wonderful!

[cartelzero]

Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaamn, tooooo good!

[dunanthin]

good stuff will, that was very moving

[lilaznbbboi]

Nice place man. Good playing and singing as usual! Sensational!