Avicii - Wake Me Up - Amazing Ragtime Piano Cover by Jonny May

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► Behind the Arrangement
Nothing like starting the day listening to "Wake me up" by Avicii featuring Aloe Blacc... This piano cover is a ragtime, boogie, and classical piano meets pop cover of the single by Avicii. I had fun making the arrangement for it, and I hope you enjoy watching.
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Thanks for watching!

[@AndrewBamber]

Piano level= Jedi

[@ExeCraftVideos]

No, piano level= Chuck Norris on speed ._.

[@AndrewBamber]

Chuck Norris doesn't take speed, speed takes Chuck Norris.

[@reiss1100]

Sam West Lightning McQueen is speed...

[@TheShadowfexx]

***** BOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!! BOOOOOOOO!!!!! (THROWS TOMATO AT REISS1100) BOOOOOOOO!

[@reiss1100]

Thanks everyone :P

[@thestinger6323]

2020 still listening 😁

[@multatuli1]

KZbin stopped showing this on my recommended video 😭

[@leelajoseph]

Only true avicii fans❤️

[@davitharutyunyan8330]

2021 still listening :)

[@ХристинаТихонова]

DA ! DA ! DA DA DA DA DA !!!!!!!

[@ojasdeshpande7296]

2022 :)

[@jeffbozoz12]

"You never know the true value of something until you lose it." R.I.P Avicii. Sleep Well.

[@John-sg4us]

Yes.

[@GastouderopvangPoort]

R.I.P avicii and xxxtentation

[@limpanuzz]

rest in peace Tim Bergling.

[@qwmx]

My life? I'll definitely never know it's true value😂

[@emeri5157]

Just look at his smile ! He totally knows he owns the fking piano !

[@dzefdet4800]

Emeri maybe he does... or he just rented it... :D

[@dzefdet4800]

Emeri shiet

[@dzefdet4800]

I read owns...

[@bossbulldog1134]

wooo there you almost said the F word... woo.. who fucking cares

[@dano100no]

@@bossbulldog1134 lol

[@xibalbaa]

I saw his face , enjoying the piano , I liked the vid , I saw his face again , smiling and enjoying while playing , I subbed ....I couldn't resist , he's so happy 😸

[@minginusg8933]

Mighty X yes thats right

[@insupportofukrainianwhatto1908]

I can't help smiling when i play the piano and it looks like he can't either, he's so happy and that makes me so happy!!!(I'm you commented 2 years ago but idc)

[@Syncrowave]

you can see it in him he's playing this from his heart. love it.

[@jweihaas]

Man you play so well. Idk how you don't have millions of subscribers.

[@Naku_u]

Omg lol jonah you are in like almost every piano cover.

[@bagofsunshine3916]

Hey i'm subbed to you as well XD

[@xXPiEXx55]

YOU PLAY JUST AS GOOD AS HIM

[@reynaldwilbert2245]

Because people watch gamers, kittens, puppies. Not a pianist

[@dalmiwert]

This is where you got your style from? Sounds kinda similar to yours (those high note fills for example). But cool ;)

[@Coryrulez5008]

wow...just...wow...i am playing the piano for about 10 years now...and if i see you playing piano like this...you just inspire me to continue playing piano my whole life...thank you for inspiring me that much jonny

[@JonnyMay]

Coryrulez5008 You're welcome! :)

[@hmmyesnotinteresting5733]

I love the smile on ur face. You know when I'm feeling down I watch this and it makes me happy to learn piano.

[@hmmyesnotinteresting5733]

You're an inspiration

[@JonnyMay]

You can learn! My other KZbin channel "Piano With Jonny" has free mini lessons :)

[@osasunaitor]

When someone has talent we must admit it... You're a genius man! This tune is sooo catchy!!

[@mattrex8]

At 2:53 He is like "Sup Homie?" And then at 2:58 he is like "that's right, Im the best"

[@LeeeroyMusic]

Daniel Garcia "Wanna test me ?"

[@JaRuuizz]

Daniel Garcia 1:02 Lmao, hes the only guy that can be smug and still respected

[@kieranlowcock6905]

I was 16 when i found this video, I'm 26 now and this is still my favourite piano cover of all time 💯 R.I.P Avicii

[@angusrobertsonpianist]

What a great way to start a day, with JONNY MAY playing Wake Me Up. Love the beginning part with the alarm clock waking him up. This version is really fun,by far the best piano version I've ever heard of this song. It's like ragtime in places. Outstanding!!!!!👍😀😅🙏

[@PeterKassenaar]

Thanks Avicii for the music. Rest In Peace. Thanks Johnny for the interpretation. Even in these sad times, this version brings a smile to my face.

[@joshbray4570]

He's really smiling like he's enjoying what he loves! We need more people like that going after their passions & dreams! I hope this guy goes far in the future.

[@ceciliaruntu373]

Love that avicii symbol on your hand, this is a fantastic cover So much enthusiasm

[@fishyboy9235]

Oh man,after watching this I see that I currently suck at piano in comparison lol. Will have to start working on stuff like this right away.

[@nicholasbrown4112]

Nathan BannisterWow! Love it, shows you what practice can do!

[@KeithBuhler]

You can go to pianowithjonny.com to get his lessons.

[@bensullivan420]

this is amazing, he literally looks like a cartoon pianist as he plays

[@djmarosim]

Your wife must be happy with your fingers :-D

[@pippomagik9284]

LoL

[@thesupertrollershd9696]

+Marián B. good one you deserve a like lol

[@muhdzawawi954]

+Marián B. lol wtf

[@thesupertrollershd9696]

***** lol never heard this joke anywhere

[@DavidR747]

+fishes271 Roses are red Violets are blue This poem isn't funny And it's overused as fuck nigga. pls stop. ffs. ty.

[@Nosor1989]

I wish to be so pro like you :-)

[@Nosor1989]

Justin Bieber

[@donnav786]

Nosor best response ever

[@96sh96]

do you even response, bro?

[@jimmynielsen2806]

***** The Beatles

[@jordanmcleod4719]

When I first came across your version of "Wake Me Up", it literally kept me awake for hours straight!!! If you check my KZbin history, you can see that I've been listening to this song since like 3:30pm this afternoon! That's like 9 hours and 7 minutes!! I totally LOVE YOUR VERSION OF THIS SONG AND I SOOOOOOO WANT TO LEARN IT!!!

[@JonnyMay]

Thanks Jordan!!

[@stephentan8906]

I was so amazed by your cover. Your skill, your musicality and your heart- all of them are well combined! May your music take you places! :)

[@JonnyMay]

Thanks Pippen!

[@kj-marslander]

i see what you did there.

[@loganzalio2052]

Karam J i don’t get it

[@antalbojtos4413]

@@loganzalio2052 MAY your music etcetc

[@loganzalio2052]

Antal Bojtos bruh lol

[@jackwiedie9787]

This is absolutely fantastic and you should feel great about yourself. Thank you for filling my day with joy and giving me some sheet music to aspire to being able to play one day!

[@afterfivemahagoni1932]

OMG WHEN I HEARD THIS I TOTALY CRIED BC IT'S SO BEAUTIFUL!!!!

[@JonnyMay]

Thanks!

[@minginusg8933]

Jonny May I like this Song, wir i Hear its make ne happy

[@theoobadiahteguh2537]

Still one of the most brilliant "Wake Me Up" piano covers on youtube

[@MrVindfallet]

I'm so sad to hear about Avicii's passing. Such a talented musician. What about doing another cover to honor his legacy? 'Waiting for love' is a good one. That would make me cry :'(

[@chickenboy5071]

loved the 0:36 - 0:48 part, made me smile involuntarily

[@DarshanSenTheComposer]

I love how he jazzes up the parts of the song! Such a living God of music!

[@DeflecAjChannel]

I just discovered this channel and this is insane!!! Ive been listening to this for HOURS! I tried listening to to other ragtime pieces because of this, but this is by far the best and holds place as my favorite piano piece out there!!! You're so insanely talented!! Keep it up!

[@adamgattis3749]

So it's not ragtime, but check out Jarrod Radnich, also an INSANELY talented musician!! Mainly his Bohemian Rhapsody and Game of Thrones Medley, and possible Star Wars medley. Then you can look at All of Me by Jon Schmidt. He's the pianist from the piano guys. Let me know what you think if you haven't heard of them already! :)

[@jamescollins7216]

I just love how he feels his music and plays with a smile on his face. Top man.

[@billross7948]

Are you kidding me man ... ??? That was crazy good !!!

[@mountunmount2309]

Monitor like: "Dude, you play excellent, but I just do not feel safe here ...!" BTW, best version of Wake Me Up - Avicii I've ever heard! Awesome!

[@srki7785]

RIP Avicii 😭😭😭 so young omg i didnt know that all my favourite songs were made by him

[@shiggisos1411]

That was absolutely Brilliant well done there I see you know the music you're playing. with these ragtime left hand wow you're like the new scott joplin !

[@leavenny]

Dude... This was brilliant. Keep on making rag covers! They're amazing!!!

[@rglinton4241]

I'm 70 and started playing around on an old Yamaha. In just the last couple weeks, your lessons have helped me enjoy this little ride a lot more than I expected! Thanks!!

[@NekoOkto]

Absolutely AMAZING! Best I've heard in a while.

[@logic9307]

You'll be missed Aviici, rest in peace brother.

[@NotAFirefighter1]

That feeling you get when you think of how epic it would be to blow the lid off the next company dinner with piano skills but it takes way too long to get them skills

[@carloscalderon4585]

LOVED IT!!! You deserve 1 Billion subscribers!

[@ChrisFredriksson]

Amazing! Sounds like a Disney version of the song, I love it! =D

[@elaquardia3919]

If I had the rest of my life to play the piano I could never be as good as you just amazing TY for sharing your wonderful gift to all of us.

[@GeethmaAthukorala]

Heyy c'mon y'all! Let's get him 100,000 subscribers! He really deserves it.

[@JonnyMay]

Thanks Geethma!! Let's do it!!!

[@yourfriendlyneighborhoodau2382]

RIP Avicii

[@CAT-bs2gd]

Hi

[@chigoogle5174]

Yes

[@lipingwan7137]

Who's gonna wake him up now?

[@CAT-bs2gd]

@@lipingwan7137 HEHEHEHEHEJEJEJEJEJEH3HFHEJGUWJWNFIFKDNE

[@alejandraescobar5733]

Your Friendly Neighborhood Australian he will be in our hearts :(

[@vincelarusso2454]

Jonny, Don't ever stop playing the piano. Your the greatest.

[@prochymaster4951]

OMG, this is like totally awesome. Your fingers are flying all over the keys. And you are playing with such enjoyment. So at what age did you start playing, if you are playing since 24 years? You dont look more than 24. Just wandered on to your channel and was totally blown away. Total Respect and a big salute. :)

[@JonnyMay]

+prochy master Thanks! Well I'm 28 and I started when I was 4, so I've played for 24 years :) I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@moshfeu]

Amazing! One of the best piano covers I ever seen on KZbin! You are very talented.

[@inferno-nq4vm]

Remember watching this with my dad in 2012 😂❤.still enjoying

[@reecenorton4696]

You are amazing!! I would love to hear you do something by queen or frankly and the valley?It would be a bit different... keep doing what your doing and inspiring people to play!

[@JonnyMay]

Thanks Reece!

[@riasah2443]

dude this is awesome!!!! keep up the epic work! :D

[@MatthiasMatzke]

Amazing video! This is exactly what every professional musician needs nowadays. Have children watch stuff like this, play it for them on your own and passion for music will never disappear.

[@foundedinbucks]

I absolutely frigging loved this so so much

[@ZvikaDror]

Just pure, ultimate joy. Thank you!

[@raymondreddington9935]

I really should learn this one. Would be great to play in some bars again in NYC.

[@sdrawkcabskaerf5345]

0:42 got me smiling

[@khaledsaleh3679]

Jonny is a legend ❤️👍🏻

[@Michael-uq3ot]

When i first saw this, i was like "what?" you're amazing dude

[@kpadmanabhan6386]

The best piano cover i ever heard

[@JonnyMay]

Wow - thanks!

[@BouncyBoar]

You know you're dedicated, when you sleep on your piano.

[@Kraken1000]

Unlike too many of arrangements like this the melody was not lost in the effort to be fast. Loved it.

[@codiplee47]

R.I.P. Tim "Avicii" Bergling He was a great guy with great music. Some will remember him as a friend, family, but I will remember him as a legend. May he rest peacefully.

[@tomding7938]

how do you get that amazing shaped fingers，like how do you make them strong enough to play so fast and all the notes was preformed perfect

[@JonnyMay]

Many years of piano playing my friend - many years.

[@michaelswensen4667]

practice☺

[@Halpo2k9]

Its cliche but practice makes perfect

[@anthonycundari5763]

this is my favorite video on KZbin I keep coming back to it months apart

[@JonnyMay]

Thanks Anthony!

[@squaretodare7428]

*Checks to see if speed is normal* *Speed is normal* *Proceeds to post comment about this situation*

[@rhas356]

Increases speed further to see if the world starts glitching

[@PeacekeeperMedia]

this is AMAZING!

[@RobbeYT]

This was absolutelly incredible

[@Orgelmusik]

So Brilliant! Jonny! Excellent! Greetings from Germany. :)

[@maybe183]

Eat, Sleep, Piano?

[@bensullivan420]

Nah. No time for eating, just sleep and piano.

[@blizzardkompressor4359]

POPO too ;)

[@nezkeys79]

PPP

[@lukasjarka5340]

Eat food, sleep and PLAY piano

[@suomenkuumin0126]

He plays piano also while he is sleeping.

[@nathangatt9048]

*And the award for the most underrated pianist award goes to...*

[@jellybean50]

I WAS NOT EXPECTING THAT!! My God you're a legend!! How?? What?? Huuu??

[@Tommetrofan]

Jonny, you are me hero! Amazing played!

[@PianoEmma]

I've tried so many times to learn this but this really is a whole new level of piano for anyone ahah

[@VincentHermes]

The alarm destroyed my headphones. Really nice played though :)

[@TheCoolFabbe]

Woaaaah, that's great! Looks like you're having fun xD

[@mudkip_btw]

Amazing how good your technique is. You don't see any odd movements, everything is so fluid... Really incredible. Love your music style!

[@sethlankster353]

This makes me wanna learn

[@IsThisHowUDoThat]

I'm just watching with tears in my eyes, why?? XD it isn't emotional or something i think i just know deep inside i can never do this like him haha.

[@longtran793]

xD

[@MrAlternateTunings]

RIP Avicii! We love you!!

[@mjgc8755]

Ah this should easy to learn by ear just from watching a couple of ti---- oh.

[@dannythemonkey8446]

I'm starting to learn this today!!!😊Wish me luck that I won't take a year and half to be able to play this XD

[@JonnyMay]

Good luck ;)

[@romanbauer986]

good luck boy😜

[@BlueEyedRaven_]

Cakey Cake so... can you play it yet? :)

[@vchristinq]

Can you play yet?

[@khayyirmunawir752]

Have u learned this ?

[@lfc1498]

Just wow... this is one of the most amazing piano covers i've ever seen👏👏👏keep up this crazy talent man:)

[@wbenetti.tp22]

Monster!

[@SuperEmanuele100]

Johnny, please, give us just one gift for Christmas..... A tutorial of all this song, because I love how do you play this, you 're awesome. Please, a tutorial of all this song for Xmas. (: (I'm sure that I'm not the only one who want that)

[@simonvv1002]

Indeed, and how to place your fingers

[@natalietf8001]

piano has made a huge difference in my life, it's when I'm happiest. and I dream of being like this 💙

[@TimKBKim]

I'd love to be this guy's neighbor just so I could hear songs like this at random times throughout the day... XD

[@joe_v_runs]

pianowithjonny The best part of your performance is HOW MUCH you love this. I do too. WELL DONE SIR. I salute you for you work. Keep it up! I subscribed to you because of this! xD

[@devona.gallowaytravis3916]

I always come back to this video- it's so good

[@klausdieter9625]

im watching this at least for the 50th time xD

[@lyricalnightcore6136]

Jesus lord, I'm surprised your piano hasn't exploded or caught on fire keep it up and that's a well earned sub! :)

[@argyrisdimopulos1247]

amazing how many days u practice ur fingers to play so fast and good this song GREAT JOB

[@archimedesworld3202]

When building up speed and then slowing down your body wants to tense up waiting for things to speed up again. It's so fun when you're totally into the rhythm that you start to feel like bouncing on the upbeat.

[@jajanggunawijaya8684]

Feeling my way through the darkness Guided by a beating heart I can't tell where the journey will end But I know where to start They tell me I'm too young to understand They say I'm caught up in a dream Well life will pass me by if I don't open up my eyes Well that's fine by me So wake me up when it's all over When I'm wiser and I'm older All this time I was finding myself And I didn't know I was lost So wake me up when it's all over When I'm wiser and I'm older All this time I was finding myself And I didn't know I was lost I tried carrying the weight of the world But I only have two hands I hope I get the chance to travel the world But I don't have any plans I wish that I could stay forever this young Not afraid to close my eyes Life's a game made for everyone And love is the prize So wake me up when it's all over When I'm wiser and I'm older All this time I was finding myself And I didn't know I was lost So wake me up when it's all over When I'm wiser and I'm older All this time I was finding myself And I didn't know I was lost I didn't know I was lost I didn't know I was lost I didn't know I was lost I didn't know I was lost So wake me up when it's all over When I'm wiser and I'm older All this time I was finding myself And I didn't know I was lost

[@robertomongia2630]

Complimenti! Such a great and fun arrangement!

[@OliviaLaBenne16]

I hope this never gets taken off of youtube. I've been watching since 9th grade in Ohio, now a full fledged adult living in Los Angeles and it hits just right when I need a good song. Amazing!!!

[@annafuhrmann1674]

it's so f*cking awesome. I love your face when you look in the camera and smile. It's so good😍👏

[@JVAGunner]

fUcKINgAMAziNG!!!!!!!!

[@prannn174]

I know choosed to watch this all the time back in the day great emoeries :,)

[@jojbajohan]

Always skipping forward 9 seconds because i hate the alarm clock sound :[

[@ダーウィン-o7e]

Good bey avicii😭

[@archimedesworld3202]

I'm not clear about what rag is but I love it. It makes me think I'm at a crazy boomtown and I'm prospecting for gold, or creating the first electric motors or even doing magic shows Lola.

[@ethanbrown6952]

851 people turned their device upside down to like it again

[@wowman1113]

Soooo funny.....

[@riemervandenhaak]

Fox xD

[@marlonlermacharles3523]

Lord Khaled eoncwo

[@RedBullJumping]

And 196 people turned their device back again to like your comment

[@emzifish]

LOL this is actually funny and refreshing to see instead of the repetitive comments of "Dislike is really dis-i-like". ;D