If BILLIE JEAN Was The Hardest Song In The World
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Original Song: Billie Jean by Michael Jackson
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If ______ was the hardest song in the world 👇🏻
Bohemian rhapsody
Thunderstruck!!!
Pour some sugar on me by def Leppard!
The chain (Fleetwood mac)
Come as u are
This is how I feel looking at normal sheet music
Psst...that's not the sheet music to what he played.
What do you mean normal sheet music? Looks normal to me
This is how I feel looking at normal sheet.
This is how I feel looking at shit music.
The devils alphabet 😈
Sleeping with your bass is totally normal - I sleep with my new surfboards. But who sleeps in a collared shirt? That's just weird.
I do sleep with a collared shirt and my bass bro. Problem?
@@clark.949 Weirdo lol
My thoughts exactly!
Lol I didn't even notice
I do, as a matter of fact sometimes I even sleep with my jeans on
i had no idea it was possible to play that well on a bass, you really pushed it to the limit, this is awesome
Thats the reason why one can study bass as main instrument, but guitar and piano only go as secondary.
I could listen to Tappy Jean for the rest of my life. I think it might be the most beautiful 10 seconds of music ever recorded. 🤯 And now I will figure out how to put it on repeat for 10 hours. Wow.
Can we have a full tappy version? ❤
STUNNING SOUND!!
5. Tappy Jean is phenomenal. Its the dreamy sound that most enthusiasts of melodic/symphonic death/black metal bands would be proud to have in a song. I've heard very few sections quite as good.
Exactly what I was thinking. That would fit beautifully in a metal song
So nailed it.
Check out Steve Di Giorgio
@@MatiasMoritz Know of him from Death and Quo Vadis, but nothing else. I see he has a huge résumé across many bands. Anything specific you are referring to? Personal/solo material perhaps?
Tappy Jean is perfect for my ASMR
At this point, you can basically play any song as the hardest song ever
"He can"? He *must*. Or we will revolt
@@sesclaytpoop8525 Sad, but true. Now, we expect nothing less thant that. We are so spoiled by Charles the PRO.
please!
That tappy jean part was the part that blew me away the most because of how you made a classical music piece and a improvised synchronization of Michael's dance moves with the capability formalizations of the base and fused them into one pinnical luminescence of infinite scope of essence that elevated the originality of the songs message to a whole new level that raises the universal enigmatic connection bar between human capabilities and the inner visual premonition of how music resonates and reflects off of the soul of human intricacies of the human body and how music itself can be utilized as another form of people wide language socialization in multiple adaptations that could be innovated, improvised and insinuated just like in a normal conversation with another person except you have more time to make the person and the other listeners more comprehensive of what your trying to implicate. You expressed how music can truly be innovated and a way to inspire others who want to make their own music. Good music never dies it can only evolve and spread growth to new great songs and music ideas off of the foundation of music that stands the test of time no matter how old it is.
I was thinking exactly those words… 🤣🇷🇴
dont wear a scarf inside ok pal
You took that too a new level of explanation.
Some punctuation would be nice.
@@WaltherSuk There is the exact amount of punctuation this sentence needs. It takes some talent to turn a single sentence into a wall of text, in my opinion.
The hits like at 1:19 is what made it for me and then of course the following breakdown. This is unreal talent.
He needs to be in band with other unreal talent.
RiverGibbs are you still single?
The little ping note at 2:41 is the greatest bass note ever played.
How does he do it?! How does he remain contrived?!
Gotta agree with that. There's been no other in the history of the universe like that note. We are blessed.
@@Silvergrooves42 I believe that he's bending the string beyond the fretboard. So the string is coming in contact with different part of the fretboard....
But he just does it so damn fast, and in key... Blows my mind no matter how often I re-watch it.
@@j0shua50 what he did (if i saw what i think i saw) is that he held the highest string at the very last fret with his right thumb and played with a pinkie just as he was to move his left hand back up the fret board so if we exclude the insanity of playing on strings where they are connected to pegs, that's the highest note you could possibly play on that guitar in tune aka the note no one except Charles ever plays
Good spot, sir!
I just saw this for the first time. I dropped my jaw open, dropped the microphone and went for a cold beer absolutely bewildered. I've been a guitar player for over 50 years and I've never encountered a bass player this good.
If someone want to learn to play bass, make sure to achieve higher level than this guy or better don' t start anymore.
I knew pro bass players, not even close to this guy. I don't even know if many are anyway imo.
Yeah, that was how I felt too.
Omg this guy is unbelievable 😳
I grew up around pro bassist, famous
Number five tho… I would pay to listen to a full version of just that tapping. Holy shit man that was amazing. And I thought upright was cool lol
Wicked eh!
No matter how many times I am surprised and delighted by Charles' playing I come back and he manages to do it all over again.
No "getting used" to what Charles achieves - the tank appears bottomless.
I used your video in class today as I was teaching the 4th grade about sounds, pitch and instruments. They loved it and asked for more. Keep up the great work, man!!! Hats off!!!
Your student must be very happy
and that's a good teacher
Teacher of the year 🤘
Can't teach without U-Tube? askin for a friend
I had a school teacher that struggled with the L & R microphone socket on a boombox and her mono microphone. Needless to say nothing much came out of that stint of Year 8/9 school music class. If anything, it was to keep my mouth shut. Never try to help someone who sees themselves as infallible and "holier than thou".
Once upon a time I had wanted to be a sound engineer.
Awesome, I loved Michael Slapson!
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Tappy jean 1:26 - 1:42 🤯 absolutely beautiful.
I just can't get that Tappy Jean part out my head. Never heard anything like that before, its just absolutely phenomenal ❤
Tappy jean was seriously something out of heaven! I want an expanded version NOW!!
Extended*
@@user-ip3im5tm2y no.... Expanded. We need the biggest Tappy jean we can get.
yeah this guy is the best at tapping. He's got that Joe Satriani/Steve Vai style double and triple tapping going on
Sleeping with your bass, ok? Not too unusual.
But sleeping in a collared shirt? That is just weird.
And even in Billie's jeans too! How could you!
Yeahhh plis make a ultrasound versión
Michael Jackson would be proud
it would be great if Prince played this in Michaels's face
@Felipe Gomes Silly bugger.
@Felipe Gomes yes because in this video the only melody was the bass line of Billie Jean
@Felipe Gomes yes, and he transposed MJ's song to bass. He didn't come up with the melody. Who the fuck shat in your cereal?
If anyone uses Twitter, they should send a link to Jermaine Jackson, who's a great bass player himself.
That little run at 2:43-2:47 is just unmatched. Straight 🔥
Bro, every time I hear the Tappy Jean (1:25), I want to replay it over and over. PLEASE make a full video of Tappy Jean!
I had no idea the bass guitar had this range. Very impressive
Hell yes Charles! You liked my suggestion and a week later you came through. You rock my dude!
A lot of other people liked it too, thanks for the suggestion! Hope it lived up to your expectations!
@@CharlesBerthoud you blew them out of the water. One thing I will admit though your only mistake was you forgot to add “😂” about 2:41 other than that flawless!
Charles - you are the finest bass player on TH-cam! You build layers of music with one instrument that most people can't even hear in a full song. I salute you!
There are no words in the English language that can describe the degree of talent this young man has.
In _any_ language!
If you recorded an album of covers, I'd buy it without a second thought
Me too 😩
Me too!!!!
Amen 🙏
Here too!!!
Уеs that'll be great. Please think about Spotify and Apple music
I love it that you always put so much thought into your compositions, instead of just playing fast and impressive slappage you also combine it with beautiful music and thats not something every musician can do
And makes the impossible look easy.
Damn dude, the more of your videos I watch, the more impressed I become. This was amazing.
I remember Michael could just sing like a bass if he wanted to, in fact, the iconic bass line of Billie jeans was him huming the bass line one day and was like
"why not"
Tappy Jean is one of the greatest things I've ever heard. I would love to hear it on the 12-string bass.
It's never a bad day when Charles has an upload. You're the reason I practice every day, man, please don't ever stop playing that bass!
I have tried to play guitar for 30 years and well... I'm ok. After watching this I have been able to confirm I'm not a natural by any means. That was deadly and well beyond anything I could produce after a time span of playing that is close to this blokes whole life span ha ha. Bloody excellent doesn't cut it! masterful... well done!!!
I absolutely love Charles! I watch his videos for inspiration and he cheers me up when he plays just by the tone that he produces. Love you Charles.
This man has got serious talents
I would be pretty sure he is the best modern day bassist in the world
Ikr, he said in one of his videos that he used to practice 8 hours a day
@Saarthak Chowdhury
You think? 😀
Beautiful! especially the tapping (1:26)...
i had no idea that you could do this with a bass.. I am so glad I found this channel
Tappy Jean was so tasty it ruined my appetite.
Love how the "funny noise" gets slipped in 😂
What to say… I’ve watched that video three times in a row and I think this is the most spectacular bass guitar sequence I’ve heard in my life. I know that no one cares but I have to say it. Really, fantastic performance, goosebumps and chills. I’ve been to a million concerts and I’ve never seen that. Spectacular. I rarely comment but now I had to. You already are a legend.
Agreed and there's not a week goes by whereby Charles doesn't lose me yet another pair of socks. Yes, we care, it's why we are here! 👍
@@pSynrg303 couldnt agree more, i shouted the first time i heard it, god level, just infinitely amazing.
I agree
Agree. He's got to be one of the world's best.
I genuinely agree with these statements about Charles... But seeing all these nice comments on his videos lately makes me wonder... Is this some kind of meme now?
Well crap, I always loved the sound of a good bass player, but this has me rethinking what I loved in the first place, This is beyond engagement material. Absolutely beautiful brother, your fluid jamming style is on a completely different altitude in outer space, you killed it. Thank you for sharing your gift for all to enjoy.
Based on the fact that Charles is liking every comment, I can assume that he didn’t die after the three minutes were up. Good to know that you’re still with us.
Lol
He liked everyone except yours 😁😂🤣
@@donwheeler1208 haha yeah I feel left out
I am a classically trained flute player, I've played for over 30 years...Amazing job..Billie Jean threw me for a loop when I learned how to play it a few years ago, and I thought Rachmaninoff was hard...I love listening to you play...
I just love Billie Jean in that slapping thick bass. You're awesome dude.
I could never play nor even read sheet music, yet went on to build a very successful career in playing guitar & vocals in my band for years, ALL BY EAR!!!
what, are you threatened by this guy so you're bragging as if any of us care at all about you?
As a musician myself all I can say is you rock buddy. What an amazing gift you have. I’ve never heard a base song like that.
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That Tappy Jean at 1:25 gave me goosebumps
If Billie Jean was the hardest song to play it would be a thriller
Tappy Jean is a whole vibe!
I'd like to hear the entire song as Tappy Jean :D
Me too
Can anybody suggest something like tappy Jean
Same
Me third please, can't find anything
@@NJ-vj5rr this is the closest thing i can think off the top of my head
th-cam.com/video/FE9o0kT11Xw/w-d-xo.html
Where's the petition for this, goddamn we need Tappy Jean
Slapping the base is funky, but your tapping is always so crisp. Such a pleasing sound regardless of the track.
THIS SOUNDS AMAZING!!! Im crying... 🤗
That was amazing. Was waiting for you to do this in a long time. THANK YOU
"When you remember to play the actual song"
Lmao
My favorite bassline probably ever and this was the best one of "If_____ was the hardest song" in my personal opinion
I subscribed a week ago and I’m glad I did. You can tour with any band in the world and make them happy you are with them. Key players are hard to find and you will make anyone you play with better!
Thank you for sharing your amazing talent with us!!!
Keep watching… Keep loving this production…
Pure gold. Despite knowing by now how ridiculously talented you are I get just as amazed everytime. I'm fairly certain I won't come across a better bassist during my lifetime, not kidding.
And he’s so young!
Ok, I just loved that! How can anyone improve on that song, but I would love to hear THIS on the dance floor!
Thank you so much, and keep up the great work!
Bruv this just keeps getting better and better!! Outstanding!!
If you added the 2:41 note on purpose, which I think you did, you are the God of bass and a blasphemy at the same time! Amazing musicality can be seen here despite of the impressive performance and technique exhibited. This what makes you special. Keep it up!
How's that sound even possible like HOW 😂
@@infield_band you bend the string around the neck, produces quite the sound😂
You can probably see it if you slow down idk but I've done it while playing around once
@@tollevkvendbo Haha you're absolutely right I just watched it in slow motion 😂
@@tollevkvendbo I have to say, putting it in .25 speed is somehow even more impressive
@@infield_band He pulled the bottom string below the neck to create that boink sound :D
Tappy Jean was phenomenal - such a melodic surprise!
These tapping interludes in his tunes/covers are the max. Love them. They're so beautiful harmonically.
Best bass player I have ever heard. Way inside he is so precisely elegant and smooth
Impressive! I love this version, so unique and impossible to walk away. Thanks for your content.
That was awesome. Thank you for honoring the GOAT !
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Your creativity, talent and precision is without equal!
This is so fun to play along to with drums! Love it
Very impressive bass guitar playing! Loved your talent & video! Thanks!
Tappy Jean was something else, I’d love to hear that be expanded more
I swear if Charles posts ONE more of these videos I'm gonna...
Watch and enjoy it 👍
At first I thought you said you would read more and I was so confused
69 likes. Nice
@Mu Xu that’s where it should stop, always
@@muineeguh7011 ah darn I missed it
Fantastic arrangement loved it
This brought me joy. Thank you!
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@@darthvader4339 I suppose you have a point. Except those with anime pfps. Those musicians must be cast away.
Tappy Jean is my favorite part! So smooth to the ear!
I could see you playing this in a huge crowd live and the ending would make the crowd scream in adornment and love with the performance
Now that was just downright excellent, how creative!👏🏆
This man is the Eddie Van Halen of the bass guitar!
You mean the new Jaco Pastorius, but since Eddy was good at tapping seems leggit...
"Tappy Jean" rocked. Super rendition.
I had to listen to this six times in a row. Number five and number nine are totally transcendent. What an amazing talent!
That tapping part gave me chills. Super epic !
Liked, favorited, put on repeat, playing as loud as I can, disturbing neighbours and commented!!!!!
And let the 30 sec ads run without hitting skip
It never tires me to watch a master showing his mastery.
This guy is extraordinary talented at playing the bass! Incredible! Love the fact that he uses his fingers as a picture! I've seen him play other songs, and he just nails it always!
Wow, just wow. That is awesome, appreciate the talent and hard work that goes into getting to this level.
I really love the "hardest song in the world" series! It drives me everytime one step closer to give up on trying to learn to play the bass, but your performances are phaenomenal! I stand in awe! Huge fan here! :)
Ngl, I just go here just to see him flex his bass guitar skills
Words cannot express what I have just witnessed ! Your skills, dexterity, and command that you possess of the neck of that bass guitar is incredible !
He's alright. 🥱 Besides I'm pretty sure he showed the tabs for Stairway to Heaven anyway. 😉
~boB
I’m not sure how many times I can listen the this son but let the countdown begin. Well over a 100 at this point. Been listening to Bruce since I can remember and never heard a cover like this. Absolutely amazing.
The tapped part sounds gorgeous, deeply appreciated
My favorite parts were the tappy jean, the slap parts 1 and 2 of the bass guitar technique. Especially that ending was sick.
Tapping on bass just sounds so magically beautiful. Amazing job
I think a bass cover of "The hall of the mountain king" would be interesting to see 👍
That's one fine display of musicianship. RESPECT.
Insane genius & virtuosity. Never seen or heard anyone/anything anywhere near this level on the bass. Incredible.....& a joy to watch & hear.
This guy NEVER ceases to amaze me WOW! KILLING IT!
OMG, the instruments almost sings. Amazing.
That is literally one of the most awesome things I have ever heard! Excellent, excellent, excellent!
This is probably my favorite performance of yours. It highlights your incredible skills and your creativity. This is the kind of performance that I save to a playlist so I can play it often.
Dude, you are amazing. Thank you Lord for bringing people like this gent into the world. My life's experience has been enhanced. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to hear this mans music. Reminds me how I felt when I was 14 and the Beatles appeared on the Ed Sullivan show.
I loved ever note you played in that piece.
That tappy Jean part No.5 was so melodic🎶🎶🎼🎵
The only thing I can say is...
*MICHAEL WOULD HAVE BEEN VERY HAPPY AND PROUD WITH THIS VIDEO!*
CONGRATS, MATE!
*Y O U A R E A W E S O M E ! ! !*
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