Playing METAL bass in the lowest possible tuning sounds HEAVY

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  • I tuned my bass to drop G# because that's as low as it can go without sounding horrible 🤣 Remember to TAP like and subscribe if you enjoyed this!
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  • @PrivilegedWhiteMan
    @PrivilegedWhiteMan ปีที่แล้ว +2068

    this man can literally write bangers in every genre

    • @timbow1356
      @timbow1356 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      He's vastly overqualified but needs to cover at least ONE Grateful Dead song 🧐

    • @mezz_bass
      @mezz_bass ปีที่แล้ว +11

      And he does this every week

    • @kacper531
      @kacper531 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      not sure about the more simplistic genres, like punk, grunge or sludge metal to name a few
      this man is too advanced for simplicity

    • @benjaminkirkup7701
      @benjaminkirkup7701 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sausages?

    • @shrewsbrewery183
      @shrewsbrewery183 ปีที่แล้ว

      At this point I'm not convinced he's a man, likely a government conspiracy to splice human DNA with bass. It's the only plausible explanation

  • @Roman-ht7rx
    @Roman-ht7rx ปีที่แล้ว +310

    I admire how your channel keeps being about music and not steering towards memes and laughs, and still is entertaining as hell.

    • @stevensonjr
      @stevensonjr ปีที่แล้ว +31

      that'a why I left Davie (who brought me here) long time ago !

    • @Cat66-p6q
      @Cat66-p6q ปีที่แล้ว +25

      @@stevensonjr no lie, but i seriously think charles is better than davie . the guy is massively flexible

    • @groggers
      @groggers ปีที่แล้ว +26

      @@stevensonjr unfortunately me too... davie got a bit too carried away

    • @pjotrvangriensven
      @pjotrvangriensven ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I don’t mind Davie himself or his videos for that matter (he’s definitely a great bassist too), but his fanbase is a bit annoying imo

    • @alastorcorvus
      @alastorcorvus ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Well, he did have a meme phase, mainly when collaborating with Davie504, but yeah I'm glad Charles found his own style.

  • @lashlarue7924
    @lashlarue7924 ปีที่แล้ว +1007

    I am 100% interested in an entire album of nothing but Charles doing crazy prog-metal solo bass stuff. Every time I come back and watch Charles he's outdone himself again!

    • @jamcam9
      @jamcam9 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      I would want to see two things on the album: an actual drummer, and interlude tracks between songs that are just the music teacher character.

    • @ukoid
      @ukoid ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yes please.

    • @discorddoge304
      @discorddoge304 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@jamcam9 oh hell yea

    • @belanagy5595
      @belanagy5595 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      An he's such a natural, down to earth person, and have a great sense of humor

    • @SpiritofPoison
      @SpiritofPoison ปีที่แล้ว

      listen to even brewers “Alone”

  • @TeaBroski
    @TeaBroski ปีที่แล้ว +165

    Charles is the only person who could challenge the devil to a Bass Off and win

    • @teevee1782
      @teevee1782 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      johnny???

    • @TheHobatron
      @TheHobatron ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The Devil Went Down to Berthoud

    • @OwlCatStudios
      @OwlCatStudios ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The problem is the devil plays guitar and just thinks that means he can play bass...

    • @futuza
      @futuza ปีที่แล้ว

      I mean the devil's a fiddle player, so I can understand why he'd lose in a face off.

    • @skaldlouiscyphre2453
      @skaldlouiscyphre2453 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I saw Les Claypool do this, it was a documentary.

  • @FizzyK-45
    @FizzyK-45 ปีที่แล้ว +943

    Combining Heavy DJENT riffs and masterful tapping notes, now That's what I call a *MASTERPIECE!*

    • @reneebear3641
      @reneebear3641 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      The Omnific

    • @tehllama42
      @tehllama42 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@reneebear3641 That name works... I just want Charles to make more of this, and that theme works

    • @reneebear3641
      @reneebear3641 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@tehllama42
      No look it up

    • @reneebear3641
      @reneebear3641 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@tehllama42 it’s a band of three bassists that play basically what you described

    • @anderzzzzz
      @anderzzzzz ปีที่แล้ว +3

      If Meshuggah and Ayreon met...

  • @harleysheldon8614
    @harleysheldon8614 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    Proggy, djenty, and actually metal as hell. This is absolutely fantastic. That little solo section towards the end is *chef's kiss*

  • @GuiAntonioli
    @GuiAntonioli ปีที่แล้ว +551

    After that initial riff, I want to see a collab between you and Tosin Abasi.

    • @CharlesBerthoud
      @CharlesBerthoud  ปีที่แล้ว +223

      That would be fun!!

    • @jxorz6013
      @jxorz6013 ปีที่แล้ว +91

      Or at least a "When Animals As Leaders Only Gives You 1 Minute to Audition" video. Would be stoked to see a collab.

    • @virtuaplayer7234
      @virtuaplayer7234 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      He is the missing bass player of AAL

    • @micahgreer7748
      @micahgreer7748 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Thank you guys for introducing me to AAL!
      I didn’t even know 🤷🏻‍♂️

    • @jxorz6013
      @jxorz6013 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@micahgreer7748 It's a great feeling, finding something new and excellent. Like our boy Charles here, or AAL. Plini, Mestis, Arch Echo, and Wide Eyes are easy recommendations if you want to explore more instrumental metal.

  • @robotonwheels2551
    @robotonwheels2551 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    That first riff is such a monster, i love that kind of stuff

  • @futuresequence.
    @futuresequence. ปีที่แล้ว +190

    You write amazing metal. I bet alot of us fans are metalheads at heart so please do more!

  • @TheDiamondBladeHD
    @TheDiamondBladeHD ปีที่แล้ว +81

    this man can play in the style of ichika, polyphia and animals as leaders effortlessly, while always being himself at the same time

  • @appleeaterentertainment197
    @appleeaterentertainment197 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    Classical music at it's finest

  • @AwfulWeather5684
    @AwfulWeather5684 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    There’s not enough bass driven metal bands, we need more

  • @Will-lh4lh
    @Will-lh4lh ปีที่แล้ว +422

    Sounds as prog and chunky as Animals as Leaders.
    Perfect combo, great work here👌

    • @Myriam-nk2fw
      @Myriam-nk2fw ปีที่แล้ว +20

      That could 100% be an animals as leaders riff

    • @AngryDoodlebob
      @AngryDoodlebob ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That was my comment almost exactly!

    • @michaelgoodrich5309
      @michaelgoodrich5309 ปีที่แล้ว

      💯

    • @Josh-ov2js
      @Josh-ov2js ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Great minds think alike. He could slap his way into that lineup

    • @Josh-ov2js
      @Josh-ov2js ปีที่แล้ว

      Great minds think alike. He could slap his way into that lineup

  • @NoahLoftier
    @NoahLoftier วันที่ผ่านมา

    I'm speechless, I've always looked for this. This is the potential of bass. Bass rocks, and it's especially evident in songs like Breed, Sabotage, and Bulls on Parade, Dragula...

  • @portgasdace3295
    @portgasdace3295 ปีที่แล้ว +283

    the genre that can stop this man's inspiration is yet to be created

    • @clouds7705
      @clouds7705 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      midwest emo can kill anyones musical will

    • @PixelAtionGuitar
      @PixelAtionGuitar ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@clouds7705yeah, I'm a general lover of emo and midwest emo just has no fun to it

    • @Pure_KodiakWILD_Power
      @Pure_KodiakWILD_Power ปีที่แล้ว +4

      What the actual hell is "midwest emo" ?

    • @clouds7705
      @clouds7705 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power awful music is what it is

    • @clouds7705
      @clouds7705 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power literal trash

  • @hereticminiatures2555
    @hereticminiatures2555 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That single string riff in the middle had a very epic Dream Theater vibe. Well done! 🤘🏻

  • @enhasa5653
    @enhasa5653 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Bro...I don't even know what to say. The things you write and play are just unparalleled levels of cool and astonishing. Keep it up, Charles. We need this more than you know.

  • @supersayen0679
    @supersayen0679 ปีที่แล้ว +165

    I love this channel. The pure variety found in the music makes it so that I can't get bored of the content. Awesome one, once more!

    • @TLguitar
      @TLguitar ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Your profile picture tells me you have a fine taste in music.

    • @bakedandsteaked
      @bakedandsteaked ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm also here to voice my appreciation for Haken

  • @garrettmills8127
    @garrettmills8127 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Used to hate metal but it’s slowly become my favourite genre over the heard

  • @darrenrettburg1473
    @darrenrettburg1473 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Love the old classical character playing this one. 🤣

    • @CharlesBerthoud
      @CharlesBerthoud  ปีที่แล้ว +18

      It felt like it needed his crazy vibes 🤣

  • @ojedi72
    @ojedi72 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    omg we need many albums of this

  • @iBoss818
    @iBoss818 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    This is probably on the top 3 djentiest riffs I've heard in my life. You'd usually expect a guitarist to write djent riffs, but Charles is once again proving bassists aren't the slacks guitarists think they are. Charles never ceases to amaze me.

  • @davidhall8114
    @davidhall8114 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    the playing is outstanding, the note choices are stellar.

  • @njr386
    @njr386 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    that needs to be a full song. shit slaps hard

  • @SL9Phoenix
    @SL9Phoenix ปีที่แล้ว +3

    that low tuned metal slapping to melodic tapping transition was awesome

  • @NOVICEEDM
    @NOVICEEDM ปีที่แล้ว +45

    I think I've figured out why your music sounds so much more complicated than everything else... It's not only your flawless play style in these tracks you make, but it's the Japanese style chrord progressions that you incorporate into everything you write. Anime-esque. Good stuff.

  • @6ic6ic6ic
    @6ic6ic6ic ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This guy reminding me of First Fragments bassist. Being that good, and doing what you do across all these genres and styles is mindblowing every time.

  • @albertmiller3082
    @albertmiller3082 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    It isn’t just that you make doing this stuff look easy - you do, of course, somehow - it’s that you look like you’re having more fun doing it than should be legal anywhere on this planet. While you perform.
    Bringing the flawless technique is one thing. Inspired composition is yet another. But presenting it with a sly twinkle in your eye makes it special.
    For me, anyway.

  • @СергейПенкин-ж5л
    @СергейПенкин-ж5л ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Gave me kind of Animals as Leaders kinda vibe. Great piece of work by the way! Nice transitions)

  • @christophermason5811
    @christophermason5811 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Love it man
    I’m a jazz musician but a metal head at Heart so this spoke to me. 🤘🏽

  • @ViktorSarge
    @ViktorSarge ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'm so happy you are fleshing the tracks out with full instrumentation these days. Epic track that any band would be lucky to have written.

  • @bencooper6983
    @bencooper6983 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    This is absolutely insane I wasn't expecting the madness right from the get go 😂. I love it when you play metal!

  • @robbybrodie8143
    @robbybrodie8143 ปีที่แล้ว

    The solo bass intro is lowkey awesome (IMO the best part)

  • @chunk567
    @chunk567 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Wow this is seriously amazing I'm so glad you are getting the subscribers, and recognition you deserve. Best bass player in the world in my opinion. Keep up the good work!!!

  • @corentinfauquet4555
    @corentinfauquet4555 ปีที่แล้ว

    The first few seconds sound like an Animals as Leaders riff, then Mozart comes in, then Knights of Cynodia, back to Animals as Leaders, plus a bit of Polyphia... À track to make Shazam become mad!
    So much amazingness in oly two minutes

  • @JonhGuysYT
    @JonhGuysYT ปีที่แล้ว +18

    bro i know clearly this is hard to play but now writing something like this is something completely beyond comprehension. Thank you for giving me such mind-blowing experiences Charles! It really inspires me to keep learning more about the bass.

  • @dmeemd7787
    @dmeemd7787 ปีที่แล้ว

    This just got better and better and better and better and better!

  • @martindeligny4156
    @martindeligny4156 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What a DJENT banger ! Keep goin' whith those

  • @aidanimationmanyaaxeleeve8942
    @aidanimationmanyaaxeleeve8942 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    It sounds like a boss battle theme, especially at 1:20

  • @mmmmsoup1964
    @mmmmsoup1964 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Splendid.

  • @zimgaming1397
    @zimgaming1397 ปีที่แล้ว

    That tapping section always makes me goosebooms

  • @ismaill_l
    @ismaill_l ปีที่แล้ว +4

    cant believe bethoven plays djent

    • @CharlesBerthoud
      @CharlesBerthoud  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He definitely would if he were still around 🤣

  • @eddiejansen3918
    @eddiejansen3918 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good lord.. That was absolutely incredible. Some of my favorite work of yours. Great piece, let alone a random video!

  • @J4K3exe
    @J4K3exe ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Drop G# is such a good tuning. The contortionist and hath are probably my favorite bands that write some songs in that tuning

    • @Hels_vessel
      @Hels_vessel ปีที่แล้ว

      G# is an amazing tuning, but once you go lower than G, there's no going back...

  • @kenbahr7235
    @kenbahr7235 ปีที่แล้ว

    you might just be the best bass player on TH-cam today. Definitely my number 1.

  • @thegnarlyvagabond
    @thegnarlyvagabond ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You really inspire me to work on my guitar playing! You're like the embodiment of technique not being in the way of feeling! What a bass hero!

  • @erick7389
    @erick7389 ปีที่แล้ว

    I feel lucky to see your channel, so fantastic in how you play bass.

  • @henkka_
    @henkka_ ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Imagine how awesome Symphony X:s Sea of Lies would sound with bass like this. Especially the guitar solo... mind blowing stuff

  • @themandolinmaniac
    @themandolinmaniac ปีที่แล้ว

    Fabulous! You are the best youtuber! Thanks for all the incredible musical entertainment.

  • @jordancoleman2693
    @jordancoleman2693 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Everyone’s like he can make a banger in any genre. I see it as a complete understanding of music theory.

  • @karililjendal
    @karililjendal ปีที่แล้ว

    We did not deserve that beautiful melodic tapping part that somehow fit the HEAVY theme! I guess I'll keep waiting for you to finally outdo yourself. Might take a looooong time

  • @johndisoto3782
    @johndisoto3782 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Wow!! Incredible, how does Charles manage to create an original banger every time. Like how is he so good in many rhythmic and stylistic varieties. His harmonics are insane, his talent is that of a virtuoso. If I were to choose top 100 best bassist of all time I’d choose Charles to be up in that list. Good day to you sir!

  • @radonato
    @radonato ปีที่แล้ว +1

    NOW you're talking....er, rocking.

  • @CoolPapaJMagik
    @CoolPapaJMagik ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I’m not a metal fan at all but I’ll listen to anything Charles puts out

  • @SubifyouLikeCapybaras
    @SubifyouLikeCapybaras ปีที่แล้ว +78

    Finally an answer to the question: but can he djent?

  • @quimiqenglish1922
    @quimiqenglish1922 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ludwig has never been before so close to pure nature of "classic" music. GJ!

  • @harrycrosswell2844
    @harrycrosswell2844 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    More juxtaposed metal music with classical aesthetic please.
    Also, what an absolute banger!

  • @michaelpaulos420
    @michaelpaulos420 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Incredible! Absolutely off the hook!! Thanks for another great video Charles. I think you're one of the biggest reasons I even watch TH-cam. I hope to see you here on the West Coast in the US next time you come

  • @Fluxbyte141
    @Fluxbyte141 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    you seriously gotta create an album containing every genre you can think of, it would be legendary!

  • @jimturpin
    @jimturpin ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Damn! He's the whole Liquid Tension band by himself!

  • @charlescurtis232
    @charlescurtis232 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Your bass is beyond beautiful. And so is your playing 🎉

  • @michellem4287
    @michellem4287 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Possibly the best bassist ever!

  • @feeldrum1
    @feeldrum1 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    멋진 연주, 최고입니다~^^

  • @clumsydrummer7914
    @clumsydrummer7914 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I demand a whole album of this. PLEASE

  • @LeChatpo
    @LeChatpo ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I wish I had only 10% of your talent 😅 Nice job !!!!

    • @craggerrs
      @craggerrs ปีที่แล้ว

      put in 10% of the work then

  • @Suicynic
    @Suicynic ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Incredible composition and playing!

  • @nikkmorse
    @nikkmorse ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just incredible Charles 🤘🏼😈🤘🏼

  • @kmfnj
    @kmfnj ปีที่แล้ว

    Holy crap. I need an album of this.

  • @L4rceny
    @L4rceny ปีที่แล้ว

    I need an album of this Charles! Please.

  • @JeffSanchez19
    @JeffSanchez19 ปีที่แล้ว

    You're on the next level, Charles. Your own league.

  • @thedanyesful
    @thedanyesful ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow. Of all your videos, I think I enjoyed this one the most.

  • @maurocoimbra9624
    @maurocoimbra9624 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Probably, the best musical instrumentalist of all times -- I do believe not even Pagannini has achieved this degree in his violin.

  • @johnchiverton9375
    @johnchiverton9375 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    No words.

  • @countlessshorts3054
    @countlessshorts3054 ปีที่แล้ว

    The best and more creative bassist in the World

  • @lordwall
    @lordwall ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sounded like it came off a liquid tension experiment album. But you are the entire band. Well done

    • @dutchdykefinger
      @dutchdykefinger ปีที่แล้ว +1

      sure as shit has those dream theater vibes to it, but far more djent/metalcore ish on the dirt lol

  • @michaelpaulos420
    @michaelpaulos420 ปีที่แล้ว

    Should be titled Charles untamed! Amazing! You are the greatest!!!!!!!!!!😱

  • @RildersonFull
    @RildersonFull ปีที่แล้ว

    Best metal song I've heard this year.
    There will be no better this year!
    hit the hammer!!!!!

  • @emilschnell6404
    @emilschnell6404 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely love this

  • @NV86thr
    @NV86thr ปีที่แล้ว

    Man, you're just incredible

  • @johnmoser2689
    @johnmoser2689 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent jam Charles

  • @amsi666
    @amsi666 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sounds like "Awake"-era Dream Theater but the bass is the whole band. Killer!

  • @mikeromano3001
    @mikeromano3001 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you chuck

  • @Scissorhandsx91
    @Scissorhandsx91 ปีที่แล้ว

    Schecter Stiletto Studios are fantastic basses. This bass has been my go-to for years.

  • @drew64rush82
    @drew64rush82 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dude I just can’t get over how good you are…god if I could turn back time and give some of this a try but years of construction has basically destroyed my hands.. I can play but it’s all pretty basic stuff.. but watching you is a huge uplift.. thank you for all the hard work.. hope all is well…

  • @idiiotsavant
    @idiiotsavant ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes more of this please

  • @Myriam-nk2fw
    @Myriam-nk2fw ปีที่แล้ว +12

    That riff is actually sick af

  • @thegodofpez
    @thegodofpez ปีที่แล้ว

    00:23 Confirmed medieval metal stare down. 🤟

  • @system1170
    @system1170 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your playing because it is exactly what I is going on in my bass head.

  • @ericksonandradebarros3456
    @ericksonandradebarros3456 ปีที่แล้ว

    Top top top top Um Baixista que ultrapassa qualquer barreira dos Baixista👏👏👏👏

  • @incocnicto
    @incocnicto ปีที่แล้ว

    Charles can do everything

  • @afrisalakmal5463
    @afrisalakmal5463 ปีที่แล้ว

    Perfect tune to start my day!

  • @TarnishedViking.
    @TarnishedViking. ปีที่แล้ว

    Bloody Ell that was fast! Sir Chucky did it again. Nice! 🤘👍

  • @easternsiberian4610
    @easternsiberian4610 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Heavy as a truck... but the movements of the fingers are light as leaves in the wind👍💯

  • @DeimosPlayz
    @DeimosPlayz ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Who can you possibly look up to as a bassist because you sir, are god tier. I’ve never seen anything like it on a bass.

  • @qikqbn77
    @qikqbn77 ปีที่แล้ว

    The wig and intro with the tea into immediate head banging got a big laugh out of me. Amazing as usual!

  • @monkeybarmonkeyman
    @monkeybarmonkeyman ปีที่แล้ว

    "Depress the like button..." No, I'm not one of those who like to depress buttons I like. 🙂 Been following for a long time... this has to be one of the top ten!

  • @ReggiePostlethwaite
    @ReggiePostlethwaite 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Solo reminded me Ryan Martinie's mixed technique of tap-slapping

  • @0num4
    @0num4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Un...fucking..believable. I would absolutely see this band live.

  • @mikek9306
    @mikek9306 ปีที่แล้ว

    The filthy riff that brings the song in reminds me of Blotted Science, it slays harrddd

  • @PhellFreitas
    @PhellFreitas ปีที่แล้ว

    That video got me into a Protest The Hero vibe! Loved it!