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  • Wow, you have an amazing voice. I would really appreciate it if you checked out my cover of Gravity and others on my channel. Thanks so much!

  • You have no idea how much I love this song, you made me love it even more.

  • Hey, can you send me the tabs? Just kidding. That high part was pretty slick. You just earned yourself a subscriber!

  • i like it, altho it seemed so light, it was good. i lovedddddd it! it doesnt hurt that you are gorgeous, and in a gorgeous setting!

  • the beat just feel right and light. . I like this

  • sounds like john mayer <3

  • This is amazing i think your very inspiring i do theatre at a local theatre in seattle and you just show us how amazing music can be. And i dont get how ur not with a label.

  • Came back to listen you again and again... and still fall in love with your voice every time. ^-^

  • ur so cute :) <3 i really love ur covers :D 

  • Literally first two seconds of listening- you gave me chills. your voice is so soothing and you did a great job on this cover. Being a singer myself and having videos on YouTube, you're such an inspiration. Thank you for putting your voice out there, you've got one of the best voices I've heard. Speechless. xo

  • @drocknelly, that was incredible! I love the twist that you did at the end on "down." Let me also say that in agreeance with several other people, the music industry's all choked up in looks and not actually lyrics and talent. So, I love that you choose the songs that you do. Sara's absolutely INCREDIBLE and I had the privilege of meeting her this past summer! She's so grounded and just....leaves me speechless. You truly did her and the song justice. Keep singing!

  • Pure mUsiciAn. PuRe Talent. Pure Music. <3 Such a Cool Cover.

  • música apaixonante... video perfeito.

  • Woah there John Mayer. You have an amazing voice bro it was honestly great to listen to! (:

  • Great work man. Passionate controlled vocals. Also I dig the video. I'll keep an eye on you for sure.

  • Dude. That´s a great cover. I was thinking about doing a cover of gravity. Now I got second thoughts. I don´t wanna compete with u at all man. Great job. Wish u well. Love.

  • me emociona muchísimo cómo cantas y cómo tocas la guitarra, te deseo mucha suerte, saludos desde España ;D

  • this is just so beautiful! <3

  • This is amazing! I love your falsetto.. keep it up! :)

  • awwwwwwwwwwesome!!!!!!

  • Wow. Your voice is incredible. Spot on with your tone and pitch and wow. Haha. You're so good. That high note made me swoon, and I wasn't even watching you sing...just listening. It's sad that guys like you aren't recognized when others with none of your talent are famous. I hope you make it one day, so that your voice can be heard. I'll definitely subscribe and support you as best I can. :)

  • I almost never say this, but man, if I could, I would do everything in my power to make sure more people heard your voice. I'd sign you in an instant if I could. Dude, that was incredible.

  • love your version it's like more a country version and i think its pretty cool

  • This is really really good. Good Job Man!

  • @lakewuahela AMEN

  • omg, youre amazing( ': <3

  • T_T why so beautiful :((

  • You need to be famous. NOW. Way more than some of the "talent" there is in Hollywood right now. <3

  • great job!

  • Beautiful

  • This was absolutely BEAUTIFUL...

  • WOW!! THAT WAS AWSHUM DUDE!! YOU MADE THAT SONG YOURS!

  • This is perfect.

  • Your voice is honestly just so amazing, i can't stop playing this over and over again!<3

  • Wow you have an amazing voice

  • I am IN LOVE with your voice. You sing and seiously my heart melts... Your so pure and you sing with such passion and you are amazing!! I get chills listening to you!!

  • Simply gorgeous.

    

  • damn he can sing.

  • Holy fuck. Good cover.

  • I'm so glad cause I realize that, thanks to the internet and Youtube, I can find out so many artists like you. Talented people, passionate people, inspiring people. The big difference with the mainstream ones is that, when you sing a song and "tell a story", I believe in your words. You're now part of my daily life in my playlist ;) I love all the artists you're covering and your covers are beautiful.Thank you for sharing your passion. Keep it up ! Greetings from France.

  • He's in my DREAM FIELD!

    Beautiful cover though!

  • Awesome cover. I like how the chords have been manipulated. It sounds fresh and new. Really great voice.

  • Gostei muitoooooooooooooo!!

  • Wow! I love this song - you covered it beautifully! Your voice is so warm and rich.

  • ive been watching your videos for a while now and am in love. last night i had an absolutly amazing surprise when you performed at relay for life! :D i was sitting to your left in the chair all the way at the left in the audience :) i never in my life thought i would ever see you... I did!!! Best Day Ever :DDDD

  • @supersassylicious Oh wow!! Thank you so much! It was an honor to perform. Stay in touch, and hopefully you can come to another gig sometime in LA :)

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  • @AaronGoldbergDM Also, you may have to just type out the url if copying and pasting it doesn't work because imgshack is weird. ENJOY!

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  • Every morning I listen to the 'A Beautiful Mess' cover you did. This morning I decided to branch out and try some new covers of yours. All I can say, is that I'm so happy I listened to this!!! YOU DID FANTASTIC!!!! (:

  • @HaleyKatherine0920 Thanks Haley! I'm so glad you like it, thanks for your support! Let me know what you think of my latest vid up on my channel! :)

  • i just fell in love.

  • Capo @ 1st fret.

    Chords: Fm, Bm, E, A

  • post the chords !!!

  • This is amazing, I love this song and you did a great job, where did you get the chords from or did you work them out for yourself?

  • @HannahMaeBirtwell Hi Hannah, thank you! I mostly worked the chords out on my own, adding my own touch... but I think you can get the basics from tabs online :)

  • I have listened to this song on repeat for the past hour I am so amazed by it. You have an amazing that really speaks to the emotion of the song, it's beautiful. Listening to you is just so calming and really makes you feel the notes, I really hope you make it one day, and that you are able to touch peoples hearts all over the world with your voice. It's a gift, and I'm glad to see you're not putting it to waste. Keep it up, you've got a fan here :)

  • @xoxsweetheartsxox Hi, thank you so much. Wow, I really appreciate it. I love making videos, and just put a new one up that my brother directed & edited, so I hope you'll listen & let me know what you think! :)

  • god its so good

  • I love how all of the sudden the chords felt like they were derived from Christian contemporary music. I like your voice. Beautiful.

  • Okay, I'm completely blown away. There are so many things going through my mind right now, and I'm not gonna write them down because it'd be way too much to say... but Derik, if you ever read this, I just want you to know how much I appreciate you and your music. I'm always hoping to find artists who inspire me and make me want to inspire others, cause that to me is true talent and a true gift. And that's what I see in you. So please don't ever stop making music. You're incredible.

  • @jaimelinmusic Hi Jaime, that means so much, thank you! I really love making music, so I don't think I'll stop anytime soon! it is always nice to hear when it impacts someone in a positive way :) Thanks for your support, I hope you'll spread the word!!

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  • That was simply awesome dude. One of my favorite songs from Sarah B. You have a gift and thanks for sharing!

  • great job. I like how you transferred the feelings in this wonderful song into your heart and then let it back out again. That is something everyone hasn't learned to do yet. thanks.

  • I think this is one of the most beautiful covers of any song ever sung on youtube. It's the perfect example of pure, raw talent. It's actually breathtaking like I'm speechless..and mind you I'm a girl....so that is quite the rare occurrence. Please keep doing what you're doing so I can keep loving every minute of it! :D

  • Not sure if you actually read these, but...

    The music world needs more people like you. People who have actual talent and who are so obviously passionate about what they do. Musicians.

    Awesome cover, and thanks for providing me with a new song to listen to! :)

  • @smaisley56 Thank you! That means a lot to me, I'll keep posting videos :) There's a new one up today so I hope you'll listen and let me know your thoughts!

  • I love the place where you are.

  • you're amazing!! beautiful voice! i subscribed :)

  • subscribed :)

  • Oh, don't mind me. Just coming back to watch again.

    But seriously. I hope you know what a gift you have, Derik. This is truly my favorite video on Youtube. I watch it all the time, & show it to friends & family so they can see. I pray someone discovers you soon, & allows you to share your gift with the world. I can relate firsthand to that dream, because it's mine as well. (: I found this cover after posting my own (I love this song), but yours is amazing. Thank you for sharing. <3

    ~ Christina

  • @ChristinaMarie023 hey Christina, thank you so much! I really appreciate your willingness to share my music, it's one of the biggest honors to have other musicians helping to spread the love! :)

  • You're so amazing! Keep covering songs!!! :)

  • You are amazing! that was super beautiful! I have always told myself that im gonna fall in love with a guy who has a great voice and i think i just found him! haha you have a smooth and soothing voice and i love it! i have sung this song as well as played it on the piano, let me know if you wanna hear it :) i would love to share! please make a million more videos! haha my request is the scientist or yellow by coldplay:) thank you!

  • @jessbrown97 hi, thanks for the kind comments! I actually just did a Coldplay cover with my bro, you can find it on my channel :) Let me know what you think! -derik

  • GREAT rendition of the song. One of the most powerful songs I have ever heard, and you definitely did it justice. Soft yet natural voice, love it

  • I totally agree with you, @katieismyname. Also the sound of his voice, the guitar cords, and the scenery just tie so beautifully together!!

  • I don't know if you read these comments, but I have to say I just finished watching the VMA's and was very disappointed and feeling hopeless with the "talent" nowadays, but coming across your cover of this song It made we see the heart of music and true passion and love for music in your voice ) Amazing cover I wish I could cover this song also but I can't make it through the whole thing without crying haha. Again Thank you and I will watch for you YOU NEED MORE VIEWS!! Come on people!!!

  • @katieeismyname Katie, wow... I am speechless. I got so choked up reading your comment, because music for me is definitely a passion and comes from the HEART... I hope that comes across in these youtube videos. It bothers me immensely that music icons today (in reference to the VMAs) have a creative platform with a captive audience of (thousands? millions?) and a HUGE opportunity to make a compelling statement about life, love, the world, or otherwise, and let that opportunity go to waste...

  • @drocknelly i love when male singer cover songs that was sung by woman singer..it gives the song different perspective..and i wanna say that you nailed it so well..pls keep doing this ur amazing....

  • @msjeopardy24

    exactly my thoughts too!!! :)

  • @katieeismyname (continuing) I have little knowledge to how it works at that scale, but I'm sure there is a lot of money in play that determines what music gets pushed and what artists/bands get promoted. My music is part of me, and if I can connect with just one other person on the planet who gets where I'm coming from and benefits from the feelings, emotions, or situations that I share through my songs, I feel successful. I hope to build a career doing music full time, for the RIGHT REASONS.

  • @katieeismyname (continuing again haha) My dream is to be meeting the people out there who support me, one by one, in different cities all over the world, and playing these songs for people that want to hear them. I know that seems like a cliche, being a singer/songwriter, but I really believe strongly that if I shake enough hands and give enough hugs, I'll be able to personally share my music with new friends, and that connection will be enough to make a difference. As for "gravity..." (cont)

  • @katieeismyname (continuing yet AGAIN) Sara Bareilles is one of the most honest songwriters of our generation right now, and I really respect her writing to the utmost degree. This is probably her most powerful song, and I am grateful that people like my rendition... I only intend to pay tribute to such an amazing songwriter, and do justice to such a beautiful song. As for the VMAs, I chose not to watch them out of apathy... Don't let that skew your vision or appreciation of music. There are...

  • @katieeismyname (LAST POST I PROMISE) There are a lot of extremely talented songwriters and musicians out there who play from the heart and still respect and value the creative process. It is unfortunate that the VMAs carry the brevity in the industry to market to the american people what musical talent is supposed to look like, when the majority of it doesn't compare to the unsigned, unknown artists out there in the world practicing their asses off. Katie, I totally agree with you. Thank you.

  • Absolutely amazing! I'm a singer and very critical and this is by far the most beautiful version on You Tube

  • That was awesome!!!! loved the scenery as well! keep doing what you do =D

  • my fav cover of this song ever...ur awesome ...and ur voice is so deep...loved the way u filmed the whole thing and amazing feeling while singing the song...best of luck...big fan

  • makes me what to learn how to play the guitar! Great song!  Tell me why your not a star?!?!?!

  • itunes, here I come! :) I absolutely love your voice! There hasn't been one song that you've sung that doesn't take my breath away. xD

  • always thought the piano on this song was absolutely stunning and then BAM! you bring out an awesome guitar cover. It's beautiful. You have a wonderful voice. Great job! :D

  • really great, very excellent rendition, but the progression is different in the chorus, ascending chords gives it a "more promising" or "happier" feel than the original, which diminishes the value of the "happy" "promising" part toward the end. changes the tone of the song quite a bit. leave that happiness till the end of the song like the original.

  • amazing

  • 2:57 and forward=chilllllls

  • pls pls keep on doin wat ur doin!

  • ahhhhhhhhhhhhh maaaaaaaaaaaaaa  zzzzzzzzzzzzz iiiiiiiiiing!!

  • <3

    

  • this is ridiculously INCREDIBLE! i love it. i loveeeeeeeee it

  • This is awesome man...i wanna play it....tabs, pleeease???

  • For some reason I feel like you're in front of a green screen with a fan blowing at you lol..Either way, that was a great cover

  • @rtelecaster DUDE THAT'S WHAT I THOUGHT WHEN I FIRST WATCHED THE FOOTAGE BACK!! It almost looks fake... I might be a robot

  • this is one of the best covers ive ever seen ..... MUSICALLY this is amazing... your chords... your voice... it all is perfect.. subbing and will be returning.. great musician

  • I listen to this all the time, I'm obsessed. Truly beautiful. I can't believe some idiot disliked it. I don't see how it's possible not to LOVE this.

  • he is amazing... i am amazed.♥♥ this honestly gave me chills ! i love your covers they are just....amazing

  • That was so much less douchy than I was expecting. nice job!

  • @jeremiah3754 lolol

  • I <3 you.

    

  • Truly the most beautiful cover I've heard of this song. (: I did a cover of it as well, if you'd like to check out my channel! Thank you <3

  • Wow, love this cover love the background. It makes me proud to be from the Pacific Northwest!

  • i have officially fallen in love with you... :')

  • This is awesome! Do you by any chance have the chords?

  • i love this song so much and you make me love it more. :)

  • wow great job. I love it! you have a really really nice voice. Keep it up :)

  • Well, I looked for a cover of this hoping I could find a guy who did a good cover of it, though I wasn't expecting much. I kept thinking that if I COULD find a good one, it would be awesome.

    I was wrong. It was BEYOND awesome! Blew me away! You are amazing. Keep making music, and I will definitely keep listening! =D

  • @JaminTiffny OMG! thank you so much... I know what you mean, it's hard to imagine anyone else but Sara singing this song... Very dear to my heart, and glad you enjoyed it :)

  • u have an amazing voice... good on you..

  • You could serenade any girl and make her fall in love with you, just a tip.

  • Why are you so amazing , your REALLY awesome !! :D xx

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  • Amazing! <3

  • wow ! so beautiful...

  • Best cover i heard!!1 Im singing this song for a wedding what key u sang this in. Again AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAmazing job. Did the song Justice. And great Guitar playin.

  • Wow :) Your voice is absolutely beautiful! And WOW! Go Washington(where I also reside), you got lucky for this recording!

  • For some strange reason, i wish i had a boyfriend that had your AMAZING voice!!!!

  • i love to play guitar outside

  • I'm in love with your background. I'm pretty sure you're in Oregon, because it's SO gorgeous :D I live in California so we go over there...ANYWAYS, you are amazing. I'm in love. the end!

  • @singingforsunshine Western Washington actually... but it looks pretty much the same in Washington as it does in Oregon! :)

  • @drocknelly Yeah I've been in both areas, and the coastlines are really something

  • Super dope. Fight on brotha.

  • Oregon?

  • I have one word for you.. A M A Z I N G!!!

    I love it! one of the best covers of this song that i've heard:D

  • I have one word for you.. A M A Z I N G!!!

    I love it! one of the best covers of this song that i've heard:D

  • i've listened to this over and over and i can't stop. this is such a beautiful cover, and it always brightens me up and calms me down, and i can't even begin about your voice! (: it's just indescribable in the BEST way ever. keep at it, (:

  • very nice voice kid !!greetings from colombia

  • So amazing, you have a great voice. Care to share the tabs?

  • OMG I AM IN LOVE WITH YOUR VOICE :) GREAT COVER !

    ALSO.... MARRY ME ?

  • OMG I AM IN LOVE WITH YOUR VOICE :) GREAT COVER !

  • strings??

  • wooooow that was just amazing and so beautiful.

    i love the background where was this?

    and um can you plz put the guitar chords/tabs that you used on the info tab? THAT WOULD BE APPRECIATED THANKS SO MUCH!

  • Good show. And nice shoes.

  • Awesome! Amazing quality! :)

  • amazing!!! Are you going to be trying out for the show X Factor next week?

  • Wow...really, just wow.

  • hey, may i please have those guitar tabs?

    they are amazing !

  • 2:56 to 3:11 is amazing!! So far this is the best cover i heard of this song

  • usually I just leave music on youtube playing in the background, but for this one the setting was simply perfect for the song. not the best cover to be perfectly honest (but hey, still awesome and it's such a difficult song - don't even think sara bareilles herself manages to completely pull it off) but it still mesmerised me :)

  • you have an amazing voice and omg you're sooo talented!

  • i liked everything except the "down" part. i kno its cuz its your version but i think that its the most beautiful part of the song and your version just didnt make me feel the same way. still an awesome cover tho. love the scenery

  • can i sing with you please? :D

  • this is amazing! i like it better than the original!

  • Extraordinary. Simply extraordinary. Hope you don't mind, but I'm singing your cover of this beautiful song tonight at a local competition. :)

  • this is amazing! i love your voice. it's really sweet. best cover i've heard of this song :)

  • @drocknelly  sweet cover man! love the acoustic part, what cords are you using? doesn't look to hard, i just can't figure it out.

  • WOW! I've been looking for someone to cover this song who sings it well but not this good. You are amazing and have a great talent... thanks for sharing it!

  • LOVE LOVE LOVE.

    not only do you have an insanne amount of talent and a B-E-A-UTIFUL voice,

    but this song. is just amazing.

    and so are youu.

    dont evver stop at what youu do<3

  • Wow. that is all that I can say after watching this. You leave me speechless! You have so much talent! Just... wow. Marrrrry me ? (:

  • I can't believe this doesn't have more views, this is an amazing cover!

  • wow, beautiful song, beautiful cover. one of my own favorites :) your voice has such a smooth quality to it. very easy to listen to. happy to have come across you!

  • amazing ;o for me this cover is better than oryginal;p really! voice<3

  • I'm in love. :) ... love your videos, your voice,.. everything! =)

    I'm just wondering what kind of guitar your using.. it sounds great. plus blended with you great voice. OMG! amazing..

  • @niqueablao thank you!! guitar is a martin DC-16RGTE

  • @drocknelly aw.. thank you for replying! you're awesome! really awesome! :)

  • oh god you did this song too! ahhhhhhh i friggin LOVE you now. ahh i melt at your voice adn this performance of yours! i hope you get to where you want to be with your music very soon! you have definitely got LOADS OF TALENT! and sucha voice X)

    what chords did you use for this song?

  • months go by, and i always find myself coming back to this cover!haha i think ive commented like 5 times haha

  • @Sarttimi haha thank you for coming back!!! I always appreciate your comments :)

  • @drocknelly my pleasure! <3

  • your amazing. like really amazing. its just like wow?!(: i cant get over it hahahah, i used to dance to this song, and i wish that i could have danced to your version now (:

  • whoooooa this is amazing.

  • Hi Derik, this is absolutely amazing cover. Please, tell me which way you use to find nc chords? Did you have them in mind and then you try to play them with guitar?

    Surely, I'll try to learn this song by your way but identification of chords is quite difficult. Is there some possibility to place some tabs on your website? It would help me so much.

    Good luck!

  • id like to wake up in bed, and when i turn around you're right there sitting and singing in front of me. and i could fall inlove like forever <3 <3

  • Complete Perfection are the only words I can sum you up in. Your passion for music just radiates from your videos. I just came across your channel and I love the videos, you are amazingly talented. I wish I could sing with you :)