I've been "playing bass" for about 45 years now. Never seen this level of playing in my life. And to boot, such a nice guy. We're all blessed that you decided to share with us your passion and talent . thank you.
@@adamg1512 nah strings do affect the tone and depth of the sound, but the green is a little much even though he is the best damn bass player I've come across!
Not brown nosing or anything. But in my almost 40 years of life, I do t think I have seen bass skills on your level. I mean Victor wooten and les Claypool yes. But, you only hear their strong points for their style of music. You are all over the place with metal, funk, jazz, classical, etc etc. Truly amazing
He's better than Les. I'd love to get a breakdown of who he listens to for inspiration. I mean I'm sure Victor is there, maybe Abraham Laboriel, Jaco, and Stanley but who else does he learn from?
You know, I don't know how many people tell you this, but your muting is godlike. I pay attention to the string vibration (and these strings really show it) and I don't think I see a note lasting past its intended duration, no dissonance created by another wayward string when you hit the big open E's, just perfection. The rest of it is really great, but there's a reason that the notes you don't play in bass are just as important as the ones you do. Incredible control.
I think the coolest things about these neon strings under the black light is that it truly highlights how much movement is in the strings when they're vibrating!
@@GODHATESADOPTION INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY AND ITS FUTURE Introduction 1. The Industrial Revolution and its consequences have been a disaster for the human race. They have greatly increased the life-expectancy of those of us who live in “advanced” countries, but they have destabilized society, have made life unfulfilling, have subjected human beings to indignities, have led to widespread psychological suffering (in the Third World to physical suffering as well) and have inflicted severe damage on the natural world. The continued development of technology will worsen the situation. It will certainly subject human beings to greater indignities and inflict greater damage on the natural world, it will probably lead to greater social disruption and psychological suffering, and it may lead to increased physical suffering even in “advanced” countries. 2. The industrial-technological system may survive or it may break down. If it survives, it MAY eventually achieve a low level of physical and psychological suffering, but only after passing through a long and very painful period of adjustment and only at the cost of permanently reducing human beings and many other living organisms to engineered products and mere cogs in the social machine. Furthermore, if the system survives, the consequences will be inevitable: There is no way of reforming or modifying the system so as to prevent it from depriving people of dignity and autonomy. 3. If the system breaks down the consequences will still be very painful. But the bigger the system grows the more disastrous the results of its breakdown will be, so if it is to break down it had best break down sooner rather than later. 4. We therefore advocate a revolution against the industrial system. This revolution may or may not make use of violence; it may be sudden or it may be a relatively gradual process spanning a few decades. We can’t predict any of that. But we do outline in a very general way the measures that those who hate the industrial system should take in order to prepare the way for a revolution against that form of society. This is not to be a POLITICAL revolution. Its object will be to overthrow not governments but the economic and technological basis of the present society. 5. In this article we give attention to only some of the negative developments that have grown out of the industrial-technological system. Other such developments we mention only briefly or ignore altogether. This does not mean that we regard these other developments as unimportant. For practical reasons we have to confine our discussion to areas that have received insufficient public attention or in which we have something new to say. For example, since there are well-developed environmental and wilderness movements, we have written very little about environmental degradation or the destruction of wild nature, even though we consider these to be highly important.
I've been playing drums for 40 years. Dude when I hear you play I just smile. I would never insult you and say you play like this or that guy. You play like Charles Berthoud. So refreshing and I love your style and approach to such a great instrument. Thank you!
I've seen this a thousand times. The combination of melody, ghost notes, flapping the e-string and just pure technical excellence from 00.30-00.45 is - without a doubt - the most funky, fantastic, most melodic bass playing I have ever listened to. Wauv.
@@THSonGoogle thank you for adding smart to that practice, I have come across many people who do not practice efficiently, I mean there is no one way to practice, but it has to be goal oriented, and focused. You can't just go at it random style, there is so much to know, so many techniques and the styles, that you can teach yourself bad habits, and in the long run actually limit yourself. In my personal experience, if you are having fun practicing, you are either a masochist or doing it wrong. If you love playing an instrument, all the pain, both physical and mental from practicing hours and hours at a time, sometimes with what seems like no progress at all feels that much better when you finally break through and hit that lick you been trying, or pull off that flawless solo. Playing bass has been simultaneously the most satisfying and frustrating thing I have ever done, and I will never stop, been at it for 20 years now and I still practice multiple hours a day, will never stop learning and trying to improve
Of the hundreds of videos you have posted, THIS is the one I keep coming back to, and probably my most favorite slap/funk bass solo ever recorded. SO musical and just fkn awesome in every regard. just wow bro, just wow.
I don't get how this is possible. I haven't heard anyone from superstar players, professionals or amateurs being able to play like this. It's like another era of bass playing. It's just ridiculous how good he is.
@@Homiebear1 davie504 is great but he almost stopped making actual bass videos, instead his channel is filled with 10 seconds videos about nothing and in his actual videos he may not even play :С I wish he would comeback with quality over quantity. But i guess it brings more views or he just got tired of it.
Ive played bass in bands for yrs & to be honest its just not the point in 99% of the music out there Bass is there to compliment the drums & hold up the bottom end
The freaky thing for me is I've been watching/listening for at least a year and a half and he keeps getting better. Psyched to see every bit of progression. He's a goddamn KID!!!! (I'm 49).
@@JoeLinux2000 Bro, he needs to team up with everyone. Especially my band. (LF bassist - funk and experimental rock - must be at least as good as Charles - mullet prefered)
I am overwhelmed. I would never have thought that something like this is possible on a bass. Simply incredible in the truest sense. And above all: Not only technically world class, but also mega musical. I don't even know what to say about it, I almost have to cry with enthusiasm. Simply unbelievable that you can play so perfectly and beautifully at the same time!
It mean, it's technically not possible. He also has background instrumentals to help it out. Might be on a loop, but most likely the final sound went through some lite editing before uploading.
For all of the credit that Charles gets for being an amazing player, he's also an amazing writer, and his arrangements (original or covers) are all top notch.
Charles, you get plenty of compliments on your bass playing, and deservedly so, ( I truly believe you're THE best bass player in the world right now) but this video reminded me that you deserve some major credit for your compositional skills as well. You're damn good at composing fabulous musical arcs, especially considering the short duration. Not to mention your uncanny ability to fully embrace so many styles. Side note, I shudder to think of what somebody like Frank Zappa could have done musically had he had somebody like you at his disposal. He wrote parts that were as sophisticated as possible for the musicians he hired. You would have opened an entirely new world of possibilities. If you're familiar with Zappa's work, you'll know that's the highest praise. He didn't hire one-trick-ponies just for their chops. He hired people that would open as many musical doors as possible. You'd have fit that so well.
Best in the world???? He is pretty good but I think you need to get out more my friend. He actually is an average good player. I've seen better and many just as good as he is.....yeah you should get out more before making comments like that lol....BEST IN THE WORLD IS A COMPLETE RIDICULOUS COMMENT TO MAKE.... NO ONE IS THE BEST IN THE WORLD!!
@@BlakeCH24 yup, completely agreed. I love Charle's work, and he's really good. But there are always someone better, and even I've seen plenty of better players.
zappa fans are weird. Maybe I'm dumb but I still don't get the hype. It's just druggie music created by a guy who's clearly never done drugs. It's the musical equivalent of the guy waving his hands in your face and trying to "trip you out" because he knows you're high but he's just really annoying.
@@BlakeCH24 Get out more, huh? I've been playing bass for 20 years, 10 of that professionally playing sophisticated music, and have been obsessed with finding the best players possible since the beginning. I've dived into the catalogues of every one of the most celebrated bass players and am yet to find anyone that tops Charles. Not sure what bass players you think are better than him, but I'd love to see that list. Wooten has been the top dog for decades now. Nobody has really topped him as far as being a fully rounded musical prodigy goes. But Charles has. He plays with the finest degree of accuracy I've ever seen, while pushing techniques such as his right hand tapping runs and double pluck/flamenco far beyond what anyone else ever has. He's well versed in different types of music and can genuinely perform them all competently. His compositional skills are excellent. He has impeccable feel, etc. Idk if you think some dude shredding pentatonic scales with a pick is great or what, but you dismissing Charles' place among the top says more about you than you think it does about me or Charles. It's quite laughable, frankly.
I've only recently discovered you but I have to say, wow! There are bass players and then there are bassists. You, sir, are the latter. TH-cam is awash with showboaters and those who are very good at doing one thing, but that ages quickly. The depth of technique and melodic nature of your playing is second to none. Well done!
That's the thing with TH-cam, he has practically infinite attempts to get it perfect. We have no way of knowing how many takes he had to do before getting it this good
@@filmandfirearms True! But we do know how many takes it would take ME to do that before getting it this good: because that would be somewhere between "It's Never Going To Happen" and "Hahahaha."
@@otterswimshomefunny but realistically it would probably only take you a couple months to at the very least replicate his movements if you’re dedicated enough
Wow!!! I've played guitar for for 48 years and bass for 25 years. Wow!!! I need to level up. You are So Fa King Awesome!!! I found your channel because I just put these strings on my Ibanez EBH1005ms :) and I was looking to see some sounds people were getting. Well done man!!!
You know, as a guitar play for 30 years, there's never really been a bassist that I've seen that made me wish I had picked up bass more than you. Not even Davie. You're insanely talented, man. Keep killin' it. I have no doubts you will be known as one of the greatest.
You're the only channel that I can easily hit the Like button without guilt, because I really damn like each and every upload you have. Thank you for letting us watch you perform for free. 🙏🙏🙏
I hit the "Like" button before I even begin listening (in case I forget at the end). I can always "Unlike" afterwards if I didn't enjoy the performance. I have never "Unliked" any of Charles' videos.
Why would you feel guilty about liking though? Everything on this platform is free. Liking or subscribing is the least you can do to support content creators you like.
I have been playing bass for over forty five years and this little jam came into my life at a very dark point. It allowed me to kick ass in the darkest place and discover who I really am to redefine myself as a bassist to say what I want to say instead of others telling me what I need to say when I express my feelings through the language of the bass guitar. Now the hard work begins. I have a lot to say with my bass now. Thank you Charles. You helped me to realize I played a lot of those various licks, just never put it together like that. Keep it up. 😎🙏❤️
All that time practicing and that time at College really not only turned you into an amazingly talented musician, but also a very talented composer as well. Top marks as always man i always enjoy seeing what you come up with!
This guy demonstrates the cleanest, most precise bassist I’ve ever seen. He’s gotta be some kind of savant. His accuracy and timing are off the charts. I’m going to attempt to learn from him, and I’ll be happy if I can achieve a fraction of what he displays. Mind blown! 🤯
@@franman781 it's the relaxation paradox: being able to do something without much effort reduces the tension, and that relaxed state allows you to perform significantly better. Making it look easy makes it actually easy. It's just incredibly difficult to get to that point, where ability and confidence balance out for minimal tension
Huge talent indeed, but let's put things into perspective: The audio we HEAR in the video was probably pre-recorded in a DAW, with several takes and punch-ins / punch-outs, then tweaked and mixed. THEN comes the filming of the video over that polished pre-recorded audio track. The performance we SEE in the video is most likely NOT the performance we HEAR in the audio of the said video (as it was most likely pre-recorded and tweaked in a DAW). As long as the video images matches the polished pre-recorded audio performance, then we have the impression that IT'S ALL PLAYED LIVE in one take in front of the camera, which is, again, PROBABLY NOT THE CASE! In the end, huge talent indeed, but don't get discouraged if you are a musician / bass player that can't play straight through in 1 take what you SEE in this video! Also remember, to each his own level of talent and artistic identity. We all have something unique to bring to the world. This guy here seems to bring nice video performances of his pre-recorded breath-taking compositions. A bit of video smoke and mirrors to make you lose your breath even more!
You have surpassed all current and past bassists in ability & talent: Jaco, James Jamerson, John Entwistle, etc..... You are truly a Blessing. You should have twice as many subscribers as D504. You are simply the best. Thanks for your hard work and sharing your talents. It's not going unnoticed.
At some previous points in time, I would have disagreed with you on him being better than D504, however, Charles has been keeping it real and giving us what we love - more bass - while D504 has been doing... something... I used to have some issues with Charles tapping, but I think he has straightened it out pretty well and is now definitely the number 1 bassist hands down in my opinion.
@@clintonsavage4018 I mean, content aside and just on a technical level, Charles has always been leagues ahead of Davie. Davie is good but you can feel the effort in his playing. Charles just sounds effortless pulling off these insane arrangements
@@biconditionals I've rarely noticed a difference in their abilities or the effort with which they execute them. Davie's huge hands definitely lend him an edge on a lot of the stuff that he plays though. Charles arrangements have just become more thought out and his intonation is much better than it used to be as well. I definitely can't say that I've ever noticed Davie pushing peak or near peak effort to play though, he looks about as relaxed as one can be most of the time he plays. But all that aside, I still think Charles has surpassed him.
@@clintonsavage4018 Davie is WAAAAAAAY behind Charles in technique AND talent, not to mention that I don't think Davie could compose at a tenth of this level. All davie does is just that stupid, repetitious "SLAP" joke or whatever it's supposed to be. I unsubbed from him a LONG time ago thanks to that stupid crap.
@@itsjustme8947 I'm not sure I fully agree with all of that, but I do agree that I don't think Davie can compose anywhere near as well as Charles. I didn't unsub from him a long time ago, but his current odd fascination with chasing clout with those tiktok shorts that he keeps releasing finally pushed me to that point. Overall Charles is better and keeps making the stuff that I actually came here for, so that's a win in my book.
such a cool visual effect with the black body and the dark fretboard. makes the strings almost look like they're floating. really love how well it shows the deflection of the strings
I refuse to believe a piece of music can sound this insanely nasty and groovy. I'm so lucky to be born at the right time to witness your talent and creativity!!!!
All my life I have never gravitated to anything more than instrumental musicianship. My first time hearing this I fr almost dropped a tear because it’s brilliant. You my friend have changed my perception on the bass gutiar forever and I will not stop till I can this Thanks for your true dedication to your craft you are a true Legend and inspiration.
Wow this is totally what I needed to hear today I'm down with health issues and hearing this makes me think of old-time video games back from like the Super Nintendo era and stuff! :)
Thanks everyone I went to the hospital Friday night with severe pain in my leg and foot and thigh with turned out to be sciatica so I need medication and possibly physical therapy or something to we'll have to see
For most people...the opportunity to experience a meal at the best restaurant in the world...would be utterly impossible. That...to me...is exactly what listening to Charles is like. Experiencing the best 2 min of bass playing there is. And...it didn't cost me a penny. Maybe there is no such thing as the-best-bass-player-in-the-world...but Charles is sure floating around the top...and what a pleasure it is to listen to and watch. So thanks, Charles, for making the effort...and sharing what you do with the rest of us.
I like how the different strings you use kind of inspire the type of groove you compose. Like these neon ones lead you to do a super dancey, almost techno kind of vibe. Always enjoy your playing!
Came across this the other day and can’t get enough of it. I’ve played bass over 20 years, but not like this. Your technique is amazing, but the soul you put into it is what makes it! 😮 😁
Extreamly funky love that bass bro I’m a drummer but by far hearing bass is by far my second favourite instrument and especially if someone now how to make it sound the way this guy do excellent job funky bass player pure funkyness
I play guitar mostly and drums a little bit. My friend is a wizard on anything he touches. Keys, guitar, bass, drums, he is stellar at it all. When he gets on bass and I get on drums we feed off each other like no ones business. Having someone who is just as rhythmic and can compliment what you play is just so so good.
I only recently discovered this guy and he is quickly becoming one of my favorite musicians, youtubers! Insanely ridiculously talented.. More than anything I would friggin LOOOVE to see Charles play with buckethead and les claypool!! Just imagine it man... good lord how badass would that be?! And if it did indeed happen, I have no doubt at all, that Charles would hold his own, maybe even outshine/surpass them both! Charles you rule man! Keep kicking ass dude.. ✌️❤️
This might be my favorite composition of yours. It's got a dangerous vibe, a low current running thru the entire thing. I wish I could put it on my workout playlist. Really nicely done.
I've said this for many years now... you are THE most complete (absolutely awesome) bass player that I have ever seen/heard. What is probably very helpful to you is the fact that you are much more than just competent on the piano and the guitar (and, who knows how many other instruments as well)... and this is an understatement because I've seen you play both of these instruments very-very well in many of your wonderful videos, young sir. Please keep up the wonderful work, and may you always be well. 🤔
I have now seen quite a few videos with this young guy and I must say that I have never heard anything like it. In my opinion, he is the best I have ever heard. Fantastic..
My favorite video in a long time. Felt like you were really playing the bass! I love all of the Tim Henson finger style witch craft, but it’s hard to beat a funky groove, you know?
One of the classical composer described a classical guitar as a “little orchestra”, Beethoven maybe? You sir are a funk/jazz fusion band in itself! I’m consistently blown away by your technique and feel, especially the originals..well done!
Bravo my man. Bravo! You never cease to amaze me. I've been playing bass over 30 years and you make me feel like a noob! 😂 That piece was amazing had me dancing.
This is ... ASTOUNDING! The perfect mix of skill, technical ability and funkiness. At no point does it feel like showboating or self-indulgent 'see what I can do that you can't' playing. It's just wonderful, groovy, enjoyable music!
Rema... so proud of you... you nailed it... go go go... i still remember the times you've spent in my recording studio... CTJ Recording... that time you just begin... you are now a legend....
I wish i could get that crispy clean sound from my bass and box. It always sound baffled. I tried changing the strings and it sounded better for a while then back to baffled.
I have been playing bass and guitar for 50 years and had the glorious opportunity to be at an Earth wind & fire concert and watch Verdine White show out, I sat six rows away from Jaco Pastorius with weather report at the Royal oak Music theater, eight rows from Prince, met Victor wooter after his concert at the magic bag in Michigan and I can honestly say this young man is No doubt the now and the future hands down and without a question.
Drums just love the bass! Rhythmic instruments that need each other , without those to fundamental instruments, you have nothing! A guitar without a bass n drums is just a guitar, a piano is super rhythmic too but, you don't HAVE to have piano like you HAVE to have bass n drums :) appreciated man!
The different lines of melody that you weave into this piece is outstanding! You exemplify the highest levels of technical mastery of your craft and you also celebrate the art of harmonic prowess! 👏👏👏
I've been "playing bass" for about 45 years now. Never seen this level of playing in my life. And to boot, such a nice guy. We're all blessed that you decided to share with us your passion and talent . thank you.
Ahh...just one thing I forgot to add...There's still only one master of the bass though and that has to be the great Verdine White
Give Aram Bedrosian a listen.
@@grounded3792 thanks, i will!
@@colinpreston7246 what about Victor Wooten?
Have you ever heard of Larry Graham 🤔
To be honest, I can't really tell a difference between all these strings...but I'm consistently blown away by the playing.
These ones are super green dude. How can you not tell the difference??
Just clickbait. The playing is definitely good though
@@nathanieljames7462 oh yeah! I had my phone upside down so I missed that...
@@adamg1512 nah strings do affect the tone and depth of the sound, but the green is a little much even though he is the best damn bass player I've come across!
Gotta agree with the monkey on this one
Not brown nosing or anything. But in my almost 40 years of life, I do t think I have seen bass skills on your level. I mean Victor wooten and les Claypool yes. But, you only hear their strong points for their style of music. You are all over the place with metal, funk, jazz, classical, etc etc. Truly amazing
Also 40, also agree. It's not.... right, how good he is. Like it defies common logic.
52 here and I also agree. He's amazing...
totally agree, Charlie is a master of all, how is that possible, that's outrageous good.
420 here, also agree
He's better than Les. I'd love to get a breakdown of who he listens to for inspiration. I mean I'm sure Victor is there, maybe Abraham Laboriel, Jaco, and Stanley but who else does he learn from?
For those wondering, they're normal bass strings. It's the way he plays that makes them glow like that.
He’s making them Molten with those triplets!
You know, I don't know how many people tell you this, but your muting is godlike. I pay attention to the string vibration (and these strings really show it) and I don't think I see a note lasting past its intended duration, no dissonance created by another wayward string when you hit the big open E's, just perfection. The rest of it is really great, but there's a reason that the notes you don't play in bass are just as important as the ones you do. Incredible control.
totally agree. his tech is top notch and he's so musical. guy's a virtuoso
@@Cliffie505 for sure one of the best bass players on this app
@@soul_headshot *The best bass player in his age bracket
@@slimeypiston574 who u think the best on this app is
He plays so clean that you can hear every single tone, even the fastest ones.
I think the coolest things about these neon strings under the black light is that it truly highlights how much movement is in the strings when they're vibrating!
Do you have blue hair and drive a subaru?
@@GODHATESADOPTION INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY AND ITS FUTURE
Introduction
1. The Industrial Revolution and its consequences have been a disaster for the human race. They have greatly increased the life-expectancy of those of us who live in “advanced” countries, but they have destabilized society, have made life unfulfilling, have subjected human beings to indignities, have led to widespread psychological suffering (in the Third World to physical suffering as well) and have inflicted severe damage on the natural world. The continued development of technology will worsen the situation. It will certainly subject human beings to greater indignities and inflict greater damage on the natural world, it will probably lead to greater social disruption and psychological suffering, and it may lead to increased physical suffering even in “advanced” countries.
2. The industrial-technological system may survive or it may break down. If it survives, it MAY eventually achieve a low level of physical and psychological suffering, but only after passing through a long and very painful period of adjustment and only at the cost of permanently reducing human beings and many other living organisms to engineered products and mere cogs in the social machine. Furthermore, if the system survives, the consequences will be inevitable: There is no way of reforming or modifying the system so as to prevent it from depriving people of dignity and autonomy.
3. If the system breaks down the consequences will still be very painful. But the bigger the system grows the more disastrous the results of its breakdown will be, so if it is to break down it had best break down sooner rather than later.
4. We therefore advocate a revolution against the industrial system. This revolution may or may not make use of violence; it may be sudden or it may be a relatively gradual process spanning a few decades. We can’t predict any of that. But we do outline in a very general way the measures that those who hate the industrial system should take in order to prepare the way for a revolution against that form of society. This is not to be a POLITICAL revolution. Its object will be to overthrow not governments but the economic and technological basis of the present society.
5. In this article we give attention to only some of the negative developments that have grown out of the industrial-technological system. Other such developments we mention only briefly or ignore altogether. This does not mean that we regard these other developments as unimportant. For practical reasons we have to confine our discussion to areas that have received insufficient public attention or in which we have something new to say. For example, since there are well-developed environmental and wilderness movements, we have written very little about environmental degradation or the destruction of wild nature, even though we consider these to be highly important.
@@polariaosu someone likes the unabomber
@@GODHATESADOPTION sorry wtf does this have anything to do with the original comment. I am so very confused
@@Blueturtle1 colorado is literally swarming with blue haired people driving subarus. I call it smurf village or smurf hill...
I've been playing drums for 40 years. Dude when I hear you play I just smile. I would never insult you and say you play like this or that guy. You play like Charles Berthoud. So refreshing and I love your style and approach to such a great instrument. Thank you!
"You play like Charles Berthoud."
I _knew_ he sounded familiar! 😂
Отлично играет!!!
I've seen this a thousand times. The combination of melody, ghost notes, flapping the e-string and just pure technical excellence from 00.30-00.45 is - without a doubt - the most funky, fantastic, most melodic bass playing I have ever listened to. Wauv.
Plus... Neon strings. I mean, I'll take "It's Not A Gimmick If You're A God" for a thousand.
The string and bass combinations are simply endless for you man! It's always a treat to see what insane tricks are up your sleeves next!
I don’t even know how that’s possible to play so well. Absolutely amazing.
a lot of passion and dedication 👍
Passion + 110% smart practice
He did do a video on what 20,000 of bass practice sounds like!
Its really not that impressive, I started playing bass this weekend and I've already surpassed this guy.
@@THSonGoogle thank you for adding smart to that practice, I have come across many people who do not practice efficiently, I mean there is no one way to practice, but it has to be goal oriented, and focused. You can't just go at it random style, there is so much to know, so many techniques and the styles, that you can teach yourself bad habits, and in the long run actually limit yourself. In my personal experience, if you are having fun practicing, you are either a masochist or doing it wrong. If you love playing an instrument, all the pain, both physical and mental from practicing hours and hours at a time, sometimes with what seems like no progress at all feels that much better when you finally break through and hit that lick you been trying, or pull off that flawless solo. Playing bass has been simultaneously the most satisfying and frustrating thing I have ever done, and I will never stop, been at it for 20 years now and I still practice multiple hours a day, will never stop learning and trying to improve
If being funky was a crime, this man would have a life sentence. Good shit dude
lol, agreed
It would be a death sentence
Without a doubt
more like a death sentence.. send him to the chair
Nah the death sentence cuz my man's too funky for this world.
Of the hundreds of videos you have posted, THIS is the one I keep coming back to, and probably my most favorite slap/funk bass solo ever recorded. SO musical and just fkn awesome in every regard. just wow bro, just wow.
Same, my fav of all his videos!
Can i have your bass😅
This is so funky it’s radioactive
It would pair well with Daniel Thrasher's funky junk stank.
If the piece doesn't have a name yet, that'd be a lovely and fitting one for it :-)
radiofunky
I don't get how this is possible. I haven't heard anyone from superstar players, professionals or amateurs being able to play like this. It's like another era of bass playing. It's just ridiculous how good he is.
Search henrik linder from dirty loops. You will surely be amazed. Go watch him play and come back here share your review 😉
I call 🤙🧢
One of the best is Davie504 check his channel now and become a slapper
@@Homiebear1 davie504 is great but he almost stopped making actual bass videos, instead his channel is filled with 10 seconds videos about nothing and in his actual videos he may not even play :С I wish he would comeback with quality over quantity. But i guess it brings more views or he just got tired of it.
Ive played bass in bands for yrs & to be honest its just not the point in 99% of the music out there Bass is there to compliment the drums & hold up the bottom end
@@katsuthebun 100% agree. No doubt he’s incredible, although his tone on the guitar solo video was awful
I think it's safe to say this guy is one of the best in the world.
He needs to team up with Jake the Hawaiian Ukulele player.
The freaky thing for me is I've been watching/listening for at least a year and a half and he keeps getting better. Psyched to see every bit of progression. He's a goddamn KID!!!! (I'm 49).
@@JoeLinux2000 Bro, he needs to team up with everyone. Especially my band. (LF bassist - funk and experimental rock - must be at least as good as Charles - mullet prefered)
I tell people he is the best, I truly don't believe there's a better bassist
Is the best currently, he's blowing away all the legends and newcomers.
I am overwhelmed. I would never have thought that something like this is possible on a bass. Simply incredible in the truest sense. And above all: Not only technically world class, but also mega musical. I don't even know what to say about it, I almost have to cry with enthusiasm. Simply unbelievable that you can play so perfectly and beautifully at the same time!
It mean, it's technically not possible. He also has background instrumentals to help it out. Might be on a loop, but most likely the final sound went through some lite editing before uploading.
@@bigquazz3955 Yeah I agree
For all of the credit that Charles gets for being an amazing player, he's also an amazing writer, and his arrangements (original or covers) are all top notch.
Definately this most camera friendly strings you have used. You sound funky as hell as always, but they also support a visual aid as a listener
I have trouble spelling that word too.
@@StuntcatTV lmao just noticed it rn. Looool i defiantly confirm this
Yea.Great to see how the strings move.
Definitely
Charles, you get plenty of compliments on your bass playing, and deservedly so, ( I truly believe you're THE best bass player in the world right now) but this video reminded me that you deserve some major credit for your compositional skills as well. You're damn good at composing fabulous musical arcs, especially considering the short duration. Not to mention your uncanny ability to fully embrace so many styles.
Side note, I shudder to think of what somebody like Frank Zappa could have done musically had he had somebody like you at his disposal. He wrote parts that were as sophisticated as possible for the musicians he hired. You would have opened an entirely new world of possibilities. If you're familiar with Zappa's work, you'll know that's the highest praise. He didn't hire one-trick-ponies just for their chops. He hired people that would open as many musical doors as possible. You'd have fit that so well.
Best in the world???? He is pretty good but I think you need to get out more my friend. He actually is an average good player. I've seen better and many just as good as he is.....yeah you should get out more before making comments like that lol....BEST IN THE WORLD IS A COMPLETE RIDICULOUS COMMENT TO MAKE.... NO ONE IS THE BEST IN THE WORLD!!
@@BlakeCH24 yup, completely agreed. I love Charle's work, and he's really good. But there are always someone better, and even I've seen plenty of better players.
@@BlakeCH24 Cool comment, dude.
zappa fans are weird. Maybe I'm dumb but I still don't get the hype. It's just druggie music created by a guy who's clearly never done drugs. It's the musical equivalent of the guy waving his hands in your face and trying to "trip you out" because he knows you're high but he's just really annoying.
@@BlakeCH24 Get out more, huh? I've been playing bass for 20 years, 10 of that professionally playing sophisticated music, and have been obsessed with finding the best players possible since the beginning. I've dived into the catalogues of every one of the most celebrated bass players and am yet to find anyone that tops Charles. Not sure what bass players you think are better than him, but I'd love to see that list.
Wooten has been the top dog for decades now. Nobody has really topped him as far as being a fully rounded musical prodigy goes. But Charles has. He plays with the finest degree of accuracy I've ever seen, while pushing techniques such as his right hand tapping runs and double pluck/flamenco far beyond what anyone else ever has. He's well versed in different types of music and can genuinely perform them all competently. His compositional skills are excellent. He has impeccable feel, etc.
Idk if you think some dude shredding pentatonic scales with a pick is great or what, but you dismissing Charles' place among the top says more about you than you think it does about me or Charles. It's quite laughable, frankly.
I showed this to my bass teacher. He quit and we are both learning to play the triangle now.
I've only recently discovered you but I have to say, wow! There are bass players and then there are bassists. You, sir, are the latter. TH-cam is awash with showboaters and those who are very good at doing one thing, but that ages quickly. The depth of technique and melodic nature of your playing is second to none. Well done!
Me too and now I’m hooked! Great playing. Love it.
Meanwhile, back on the planet Earth...
Davie 504 met his match………..
Gotta love it when a melody goes exactly where you're expecting it to go. This is one of the best bass solos I've ever heard.
He is so clean, he sounds like the demos that come programmed into sequencer keyboards.
That's the thing with TH-cam, he has practically infinite attempts to get it perfect. We have no way of knowing how many takes he had to do before getting it this good
@@filmandfirearms True! But we do know how many takes it would take ME to do that before getting it this good: because that would be somewhere between "It's Never Going To Happen" and "Hahahaha."
@@otterswimshomefunny but realistically it would probably only take you a couple months to at the very least replicate his movements if you’re dedicated enough
To be honest, I read 'demos' as 'demons' and got quite confused!
Wow!!! I've played guitar for for 48 years and bass for 25 years. Wow!!! I need to level up. You are So Fa King Awesome!!! I found your channel because I just put these strings on my Ibanez EBH1005ms :) and I was looking to see some sounds people were getting. Well done man!!!
You know, as a guitar play for 30 years, there's never really been a bassist that I've seen that made me wish I had picked up bass more than you. Not even Davie. You're insanely talented, man. Keep killin' it. I have no doubts you will be known as one of the greatest.
I think Billy Sheehan comes here to learn. lol
Weird, I'm a bass player and he makes me wish i'd never picked it up.
Been playing for about the same amount of time and would just like to say that Davie isn't on the level in comparison.
I like the tone of these strings.
Yeah they're very bright, better than I expected!
@@CharlesBerthoud is this a pun?
@@CharlesBerthoud I can’t wait to listen to those titanium strings
@@CharlesBerthoud Are those DR strings? They sound like DR.
@@tomvennings6170 I think so too. I have a black beauties DR but they are not nearly as bright as these. These sounds like a Sunbeams.
Let’s all take the time to consider how lucky we are to hear this epic jam by one of the best bassists in the world…with no ads. You’re a legend!!!
I. Got a ad
Meanwhile, back on the planet Earth...
0:45 when he starts chugging away on that open low string hits different
I've been playing bass since 1976, and after watching this I have come to a conclusion - this man's Bassing is *absolutely fucking awesome*.
You're the only channel that I can easily hit the Like button without guilt, because I really damn like each and every upload you have. Thank you for letting us watch you perform for free. 🙏🙏🙏
I hit the "Like" button before I even begin listening (in case I forget at the end). I can always "Unlike" afterwards if I didn't enjoy the performance. I have never "Unliked" any of Charles' videos.
why do you feel guilty liking other channels?
Why would you feel guilty about liking though? Everything on this platform is free. Liking or subscribing is the least you can do to support content creators you like.
As a guitarrist I subscribed immediately.
Dude is virtuoso.
This guy is just another level.
Seriosuly.
Wtf.
Yup. Honestly one of the best overall bassist in the world, like with no exaggeration at all
im sitting here thinking the same thing right now. GOT DAYUM
And yet he still hasn't beaten Dave504 :p
@wowfood7105 the number of subscribers doesn't matter, you know what's good and what's best when you hear it
@@wowfood7105beat? In what context...
they're both equally good in their own right...
I have been playing bass for over forty five years and this little jam came into my life at a very dark point. It allowed me to kick ass in the darkest place and discover who I really am to redefine myself as a bassist to say what I want to say instead of others telling me what I need to say when I express my feelings through the language of the bass guitar. Now the hard work begins. I have a lot to say with my bass now. Thank you Charles. You helped me to realize I played a lot of those various licks, just never put it together like that. Keep it up. 😎🙏❤️
That's amazing to hear. 🤘
All that time practicing and that time at College really not only turned you into an amazingly talented musician, but also a very talented composer as well. Top marks as always man i always enjoy seeing what you come up with!
This guy demonstrates the cleanest, most precise bassist I’ve ever seen. He’s gotta be some kind of savant. His accuracy and timing are off the charts. I’m going to attempt to learn from him, and I’ll be happy if I can achieve a fraction of what he displays. Mind blown! 🤯
It's his relaxed demeanor and posture that really baffles me. It's haunting how effortless he makes it all look.
OMG!
@@franman781 it's the relaxation paradox: being able to do something without much effort reduces the tension, and that relaxed state allows you to perform significantly better. Making it look easy makes it actually easy. It's just incredibly difficult to get to that point, where ability and confidence balance out for minimal tension
Huge talent indeed, but let's put things into perspective: The audio we HEAR in the video was probably pre-recorded in a DAW, with several takes and punch-ins / punch-outs, then tweaked and mixed. THEN comes the filming of the video over that polished pre-recorded audio track. The performance we SEE in the video is most likely NOT the performance we HEAR in the audio of the said video (as it was most likely pre-recorded and tweaked in a DAW). As long as the video images matches the polished pre-recorded audio performance, then we have the impression that IT'S ALL PLAYED LIVE in one take in front of the camera, which is, again, PROBABLY NOT THE CASE!
In the end, huge talent indeed, but don't get discouraged if you are a musician / bass player that can't play straight through in 1 take what you SEE in this video! Also remember, to each his own level of talent and artistic identity. We all have something unique to bring to the world. This guy here seems to bring nice video performances of his pre-recorded breath-taking compositions. A bit of video smoke and mirrors to make you lose your breath even more!
You have surpassed all current and past bassists in ability & talent: Jaco, James Jamerson, John Entwistle, etc..... You are truly a Blessing. You should have twice as many subscribers as D504. You are simply the best. Thanks for your hard work and sharing your talents. It's not going unnoticed.
At some previous points in time, I would have disagreed with you on him being better than D504, however, Charles has been keeping it real and giving us what we love - more bass - while D504 has been doing... something... I used to have some issues with Charles tapping, but I think he has straightened it out pretty well and is now definitely the number 1 bassist hands down in my opinion.
@@clintonsavage4018 I mean, content aside and just on a technical level, Charles has always been leagues ahead of Davie. Davie is good but you can feel the effort in his playing. Charles just sounds effortless pulling off these insane arrangements
@@biconditionals I've rarely noticed a difference in their abilities or the effort with which they execute them. Davie's huge hands definitely lend him an edge on a lot of the stuff that he plays though. Charles arrangements have just become more thought out and his intonation is much better than it used to be as well. I definitely can't say that I've ever noticed Davie pushing peak or near peak effort to play though, he looks about as relaxed as one can be most of the time he plays. But all that aside, I still think Charles has surpassed him.
@@clintonsavage4018 Davie is WAAAAAAAY behind Charles in technique AND talent, not to mention that I don't think Davie could compose at a tenth of this level. All davie does is just that stupid, repetitious "SLAP" joke or whatever it's supposed to be. I unsubbed from him a LONG time ago thanks to that stupid crap.
@@itsjustme8947 I'm not sure I fully agree with all of that, but I do agree that I don't think Davie can compose anywhere near as well as Charles. I didn't unsub from him a long time ago, but his current odd fascination with chasing clout with those tiktok shorts that he keeps releasing finally pushed me to that point. Overall Charles is better and keeps making the stuff that I actually came here for, so that's a win in my book.
LEGENDARY
Love this video! No long intro, no unnecessary talking = straight to amazing beautiful musical piece. Great job!!!!!
such a cool visual effect with the black body and the dark fretboard. makes the strings almost look like they're floating. really love how well it shows the deflection of the strings
Man bassists dont get enough love!!!!!!! This is the best thing ive ever heard...bringing the absolute funk out here man, outstanding job brother!
I refuse to believe a piece of music can sound this insanely nasty and groovy. I'm so lucky to be born at the right time to witness your talent and creativity!!!!
ive been playing bass for years, and i've never seen anybody play like this. You're killing it man.
Love the groove. Best one in a while. Also really cool to see the string vibrations so well with the neon strings
You know when you're daydreaming and making bands out of youtubers in your head? Charles is always my bassist. Absolutely love your channel mate!
yes, and with Dovydas on guitar!
@@kanubeenderman that's a great pick
Thomas McRocklin said he'd like to jam with Charles. But I doubt he'll ever get the ball rolling.
Um..no. I have never done this. But next time I'm at work I shall now start assembling my youtube MEGA band. Lol
All my life I have never gravitated to anything more than instrumental musicianship. My first time hearing this I fr almost dropped a tear because it’s brilliant. You my friend have changed my perception on the bass gutiar forever and I will not stop till I can this
Thanks for your true dedication to your craft you are a true Legend and inspiration.
Wow this is totally what I needed to hear today I'm down with health issues and hearing this makes me think of old-time video games back from like the Super Nintendo era and stuff! :)
Get better king
Glad I could help and hope you get better soon! 🔥
Hope you’re doing better bro. 💪🏾
Thanks everyone I went to the hospital Friday night with severe pain in my leg and foot and thigh with turned out to be sciatica so I need medication and possibly physical therapy or something to we'll have to see
For most people...the opportunity to experience a meal at the best restaurant in the world...would be utterly impossible. That...to me...is exactly what listening to Charles is like. Experiencing the best 2 min of bass playing there is. And...it didn't cost me a penny. Maybe there is no such thing as the-best-bass-player-in-the-world...but Charles is sure floating around the top...and what a pleasure it is to listen to and watch. So thanks, Charles, for making the effort...and sharing what you do with the rest of us.
As always, a fantastic combination of groove and musicality ...
I have listened to this maybe 3 times a day for 2 months. It hasnt gotten old. It grooves so good its nuts.
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Come on, Charles, wtf. Every video of you gets better. You have the perfect balance between flashy technique and musicality. Awesome, dude!!!
Finally more content ,hasn’t been long but feels like it’s been forever😂❤️
"One minute without BASS feels like a lifetime. That's relativity." - Albert Einstein
@@CharlesBerthoud I believe it
@@CharlesBerthoud that’s a fact 😉
"Daddy made you some content..."
I like how the different strings you use kind of inspire the type of groove you compose. Like these neon ones lead you to do a super dancey, almost techno kind of vibe. Always enjoy your playing!
Every note is just so damn ✨CLEAN✨
Amazing!!🥰🥰👏👏
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Awesome! And interesting glitch on the 4th finger at 1:32 hehe
I've been playing oboe now for upwards of seven minutes and I can't help but admire your style, pure genius
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Came across this the other day and can’t get enough of it. I’ve played bass over 20 years, but not like this. Your technique is amazing, but the soul you put into it is what makes it! 😮 😁
When virutosity finds musicality, the color of strings just gives style to performance. Congrats, really great!
Unbelievable, I've been listening this in the endless loop. I's really like to see your sort of tour of your basses, amplifiers etc. Thanks
Extreamly funky love that bass bro I’m a drummer but by far hearing bass is by far my second favourite instrument and especially if someone now how to make it sound the way this guy do excellent job funky bass player pure funkyness
I play guitar mostly and drums a little bit. My friend is a wizard on anything he touches. Keys, guitar, bass, drums, he is stellar at it all. When he gets on bass and I get on drums we feed off each other like no ones business. Having someone who is just as rhythmic and can compliment what you play is just so so good.
I only recently discovered this guy and he is quickly becoming one of my favorite musicians, youtubers! Insanely ridiculously talented..
More than anything I would friggin LOOOVE to see Charles play with buckethead and les claypool!! Just imagine it man... good lord how badass would that be?!
And if it did indeed happen, I have no doubt at all, that Charles would hold his own, maybe even outshine/surpass them both!
Charles you rule man! Keep kicking ass dude..
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This might be my favorite composition of yours. It's got a dangerous vibe, a low current running thru the entire thing. I wish I could put it on my workout playlist. Really nicely done.
Chuck Norris of bass guitar! It just plays you! Unbelievably awesome!!
This young man is really good, and it's a joy to listen to him play.
I've said this for many years now... you are THE most complete (absolutely awesome) bass player that I have ever seen/heard. What is probably very helpful to you is the fact that you are much more than just competent on the piano and the guitar (and, who knows how many other instruments as well)... and this is an understatement because I've seen you play both of these instruments very-very well in many of your wonderful videos, young sir. Please keep up the wonderful work, and may you always be well. 🤔
Excuse you, who gave you the right to look and sound this good?! I'm consistently blown away by your talent, absolutely amazing.
You, sir, are easily in my top 5 bad ass bassists in the world!
@SooooWhat? fame, awards and achievement is different from skill. you can make the greatest song but not be the greatest singer like michael jackson.
@SooooWhat? is that so, i thought you're being sarcastic sorry for that 😂
I like how the neon glow makes it a little easier to see how you're playing each of the strings, especially when the open strings are vibrating.
I have now seen quite a few videos with this young guy and I must say that I have never heard anything like it. In my opinion, he is the best I have ever heard. Fantastic..
It sounds like you are playing multiple instruments. Your playing is so complex and beautiful, it sounds amazing!
Your music is so good because, unlike many of your contemporaries, it sounds GOOD to the ears BEFORE it sounds complicated. Toe tappingly fantastic!
When you're good, you tell others. When you're great, they tell you !!
Charles, let us tell you, then : YOU ARE GREAT !!
Thanks for your music.
I keep coming back to this because it sounds so damn awesome. Full length please!
This is so funky i can't believe it's not on spotify yet!
You're an AMAZING bassist, Charles!!!! You got a fan here in Brasil!
Um forte abraço e Deus te abençoe!
The neon effect is so cool looking! It's one thing to play great, but if you don't look cool it is all for nothing! I must buy a pack of these strings
Oh my God, I never thought I could be so amazed by bass guitar playing, but this video blew my mind! Dude, you are insanely awesome!
My favorite video in a long time. Felt like you were really playing the bass! I love all of the Tim Henson finger style witch craft, but it’s hard to beat a funky groove, you know?
One of the classical composer described a classical guitar as a “little orchestra”, Beethoven maybe? You sir are a funk/jazz fusion band in itself! I’m consistently blown away by your technique and feel, especially the originals..well done!
Bravo my man. Bravo! You never cease to amaze me. I've been playing bass over 30 years and you make me feel like a noob! 😂 That piece was amazing had me dancing.
This is ... ASTOUNDING! The perfect mix of skill, technical ability and funkiness. At no point does it feel like showboating or self-indulgent 'see what I can do that you can't' playing. It's just wonderful, groovy, enjoyable music!
If he released this on Spotify I would be listening to this on repeat all day it’s so addictive
lucky you he's got an album and an EP on spotify
@@octo_contra yes i have been listening to those a lot lol but i just wish this composition was also on there!!
Damn boy! no matter which strings you use, every time I watch you play I have a stupid smile on my face... keep on slappin' ❤
you are genuinely one of the best bass players i have ever seen, and you inspired me to start playing and to not quit
Rema... so proud of you... you nailed it... go go go... i still remember the times you've spent in my recording studio... CTJ Recording... that time you just begin... you are now a legend....
You can truly say and see that this guy feels what he do :)
Great demonstration of the meaning of passion!
One of the best ever! So funky, so amazing. I really wonder how all this is possible to play...
It is absolutely great to be able to more easily observe the vibration of these strings. Great demo!
I wish i could get that crispy clean sound from my bass and box. It always sound baffled. I tried changing the strings and it sounded better for a while then back to baffled.
I can't even begin to say how freaking awesome this is
Amazing. Just simply AMAZING!!!!!!
I have been playing bass and guitar for 50 years and had the glorious opportunity to be at an Earth wind & fire concert and watch Verdine White show out, I sat six rows away from Jaco Pastorius with weather report at the Royal oak Music theater, eight rows from Prince, met Victor wooter after his concert at the magic bag in Michigan and I can honestly say this young man is No doubt the now and the future hands down and without a question.
I've discovered this video just now and I'm addicted to it. Playing on loop! 🔥
Drums just love the bass! Rhythmic instruments that need each other , without those to fundamental instruments, you have nothing! A guitar without a bass n drums is just a guitar, a piano is super rhythmic too but, you don't HAVE to have piano like you HAVE to have bass n drums :) appreciated man!
The different lines of melody that you weave into this piece is outstanding! You exemplify the highest levels of technical mastery of your craft and you also celebrate the art of harmonic prowess! 👏👏👏
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I NEED A FULL VERSION OF THIS SONG!!!!
the king of funk bass.
My heart skips a beat every time I listen to this talented and amazing bass player.
THANKS
Excelente música, excelente ejecución, un campeón del bajo, el mejor, abrazo y saludos desde Argentina.
As a beginner bassist, this is what I aspire to reach
hard to believe you're really playing this, you're probably the best bassist I ever heard
This is definitely the one piece of music you made that I enjoy the most. The way it funks is just mindboggeling. Love it!