My Response To All The Hate Comments
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Don't get me wrong - 99.9% of the comments on my videos are really positive (thank you!) but the negative ones tend to have patterns and I thought it'd be fun to respond to them using the power of BASS! My goal for this video was just to show that while it's good to be open to criticism, hate comments are nothing to worry about and actually pretty good content material!
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The Power of Bass (original)
A damn funky bass line that you have to guess
Für Elise - Beethoven
Slapology (original)
Overjoyed (originally Stevie Wonder, my version is based on Victor Wooten's cover)
Suite #1 In G (Bach)
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99.9% of the comments on my videos are really positive (thank you!) but the negative ones tend to have patterns and I thought it'd be fun to respond to them using the power of BASS! My goal for this video was just to show that while it's good to be open to criticism, unfounded hate comments are nothing to worry about and actually pretty good content material!
If you reply like this on hate comments... I have to write one myself. :D
Bass is just a * instrument! You can not even play Rachmaninovs Prelude in C Sharp Minor on it! :P
Glad you addressed them definitely bass deserves respect ✊
Look at it from the other aspect, you have garnered enough fame that you have earned your very own Trolls, and I commend thee for that.
You handled those comments, with grace and facts! 👌
Great content!
You cannot *Blur* the fact that they are just *Girls* *&* *Boys...*
As a guitarist, I'm mind-blown seeing you play, mate. Only reason I can see someone hating on you is that they are frustrated with how good you are. Hats down dude. Impressive playing.
For sure. You're frustratingly good.
As a drummer, I'm mind-blown that people accept drum solos more than bass solos. I mean, aren't we mainly supposed to hold down a groove in a band aswell? I love a good drum solo, but let's face it - bass is a far more melodic instrument.
Oh, and of course Charles is a monster of a player and also very tasteful!
Absolutely!
Agreed !
I wouldn't even be able to come close to his level pf skill on guitar, I'm not even dreaming about it, this dude is mind-blowingly amazing, can't even describe it, it should be impossible or illegal to be this good, love watching him, he's amazing, people are probably jealous, I'm just proud I live on the same planet as him, at the same time, and that i can hear his ungodly playing.
I didn't even know there was people hating on bass solos, like for me every instrument can solo. Everytime I hear an unexpected instrument soloing in a song I'm like "hell yeah", like a flute? yes! A harpsichord? of course! Bagpipes? Hell Yeah! A chainsaw? ABSOLUTELY
Wow now I want to hear a chainsaw solo 🤣
TRIANGLE SOLO
Drum solo? Hahahaha
@@CharlesBerthoud you should try Jackyl - The Lumberjack then. th-cam.com/video/A52p9jc-gOo/w-d-xo.html
@@CharlesBerthoud that would sound so sick
I've been a musician since your daddy wore diapers, and I find your videos extremely inspiring - you're not a frustrated musician - you are a musical polymath, and entertainingly so. Few can be this talented, and still have your positive outlook on the adventure of exploring sound.
Not all old men wear diapers. Some just crap themselves. haha
"Polymath". I love that word.
Imagine being a PRO guitarist and you just decide to bully a bassist, then they take your guitar and play your guitar better than you ever will play
that's it....I'm switching to BASS
Muhahaha 😈
A video of you doing anything on bass would be super cool.
MWAHHAHAHAHA
That's a contract breach. I want my soul back now.
Epic Choice!!!!
"If the music sounds good, it really doesn't matter that much what instrument is playing it" - spot on. Standing ovation.
Exactly! I'm a saxophonist and play songs that people sung originally then people say sing and really my saxophone is my voice. Music is music.
I totally agree. Imagine a life so crappy that you sit and send those kinds of comments to someone you don't even know. I'm not a musician, but I know great music and this is it!
Please pin this comment. This is absolutely true and any of us musicians should agree at least on that point.
So very true!
It's like they fear that your 16-bar improv will somehow invalidate their painstakingly-practiced Eddie Van Halen pastiche
I play banjo and bass because that's my comfort zone. Six strings? I just can't wrap my head around that!
I'm happy holding up others by holding down the rhythm. And if there's a place where I can do more than just 4/4 tonic & subtonic I guess it could be called a "solo", but I always just thought of it as an extended flourish, like sprinkles on a donut
Let the flash-kids be flashy. They've earned it.
Me, I prefer that grin from the drummer when we gots that groove a-goin'. In that moment I'm Bill Wyman and they're Charlie Watts, and there's no better feeling
Any true musician would not diss anyone with your dedication and skill. Inspiring for all instruments not just bass
You're awesome! They're just hating because they wish they were 1/2 as talented.
Call them a slow time signature 'cause they'll only ever be 1/16th as good ;)
If you were half as good as Charles you’d be really good.
Mate, I’d settle for 1/4 as talented!
Berthoud has no talent, either as a composer or as an interpreter. He is just show-off.
@@alvarogabrielaguirregarin3933I wanna see you play
As a professional bassist having lived in Nashville 21 years and played 3000-3500 shows, don’t lose any sleep over hate comments. Your musical voice is coming along wonderfully. I’m definitely humbled by your skills.
Wait so you were playing a show every few days that’s actually crazy. I really hope your not lying because that’s cool lol
@@steakfilly5199 Nope no lying here! It would vary, I would average about 5-6 shows a week. When I first moved to Nashville, the street called Broadway where all the honky tonks are, had between them about 10 stages. With 1-4 shows a day, each show 3-4 hours long. When I left 21 years later, there were roughly 40 stages lol. You can literally play every day all day if you want to. My last year playing before covid shut everything down and I moved back home I played 423 shows.
@@jackhartford521 that’s crazy dude I wish I had the time to do that
I don't think he's losing any sleep dude
Lies. 21 years in Nashville, you've probably done over 5000 shows mate (hugs, joking around with you, must be special and fun to gig there, always wanted to).
Here's a hate comment, I would hate a world without your bass solos.
I'm going to pile on the hate and agree!
One more here on the hate.
Thats too much, you just sound cringy and sad without friends
@@gustavoo3886
Tf?
Ahh dude I love your comment homie good shit
There are no "rules" in music. There are rules in the "music industry".
You make great stuff that is fun to listen to and not found in the "industry". And this is very valuable.
In addition, I think that if you yourself want, you can easily find a place for yourself in the "industry"
? Music is all rules! You don't have to follow them, but they do exist.
They are just jealous. If they are anti bass solos, why do they watch your videos? Just keep on keeping on Charles! Aloha from Hawaii.
Great point. Why are they watching?
Was going to say the same thing. Some people can't just congratulate someone for being good at something. Some people are petty and treacherous, and just want to tear everyone down below their level.
All of the haters' comments are valid to some extent. Yes, the guy is quite obviously misusing a guitar as a portable "piano surrogate" - he's literally PRESSING KEYS on the imaginary keyboard he projects onto the fretboard. Yes, no one else in the world does that. Yes, it's a useless skill for real-life rock bands, since no one in a real band will tolerate those lengthy and intricate solos, or any kind of individualistic showing-off, for that matter. In other worlds, Charles is a postmodern, Vanessa-Maeish VIOLINIST in denial, considering himself a metallist rocknrolla dude while doing mostly shades of Well-Tempered Clavier.
Also, the phrase "solo bass" sounds wrong, because in 95% of those solos, some sort of drums are heard, so it's DUET bass. Without the beat, the bass guitar always sounds forlorn and drab, no matter how amazing the talent playing it is. Same is true for all string instruments (fiddle, cello, contrabass) - all except the acoustic guitar, which can sometimes produce passable standalone music.
There used to be an instrument called KEYTAR - a piano keyboard worn like a guitar, and I think Charles is trying to use an actual guitar IN THAT SAME WAY - that is, to fingertip himself through fancy PIANO STUFF without having to lug any kind of actual piano around. Also without the stigma of the nerdiness always associated with pianists.
Still, quite likely the best guitarist on youtube - or even best _musician._
On a side note: why doesn't Charles have the creepy long fingernails which ALL OF the other youtube GUITARISTS have? Looking at those fingernails is enough to turn 99% of aspiring musicians off guitar-playing, yet somehow a guy has achieved insane proficiency WITHOUT them dorky nails? What?!!
@@goodkinomankolyaevgrafov6412he's a bassist? Not a guitarist. Also tapping is a super common technique any rock and metal, and it is nothing like playing a piano. Also, long solos are extremely common in rock and metal, although they more often go to the guitarist, the bass can definitely play a solo too. Also, solo bass doesn't mean only the bass is playing, it means it's the focus. What a weird pseudo intelligent comment.
This comment makes zero sense and shows a misunderstanding of basically everything it talks about.
Damn, there's some sad people out there.
Definitely
I see them everytime on youtube, some people are just braindead to be honest i dont know
More like deaf people
They are the failed bassists who picked up guitar after
@@THEREALCAPTAINDREAD Yeah, the ammount of projection done there is inherent
I can't even comprehend people hating on your playing I'm guessing they are either jealous or tone deaf!
Don't ever change!
They’re jealous
They're jealous of non tone deaf people
People who say he's a failed guitarist are probably just failed guitarists themselves xD
They are jealous. Just ignore the 0.0000% of the haters there not even worth it.
I am completely tune deaf, I don't play any instrument and yet, I get you or, should I say, you get to me when I listen to your bass solos. As they say, you strike a note, your music resonates in my chest and takes me places, more so than any other instrument. So, THANK YOU!
Charles is not just a bassist, he is an MUSICIAN
so you are saying that bassists arent musicians? you disgust me
Well, sir, I’m originally a guitarist, I had to learn the bass 16 years ago when my former bassist quit the band. 16 years later I’m still playing bass, different band, but I will not play solos. Not because of hate comments, but because I can’t. And I wish I could. What you do is pure art, and I absolutely LOVE watching and listening to you play. Thank you for this wonderful channel
Don't tell yourself you can't. Tell yourself you haven't learned yet. If you think you can't, you will never be able to. I have been playing bass for over 40 years and don't match Charles in soloing...yet. I've picked up a few good ideas from listening to him. It's changed the way I approach soloing.
NEver say you can't... Do or do not, there is no try.
@@sheilaolfieway1885 Didn't Kermit the Frog say that? I remember it being green. (kidding!)
That Yoda advice is some of the dumbest advice ever given. When it comes to musical instruments, of course there’s “try”. Try over and over, and then try some more. New licks, new skills, muscle memory. You have to master each little piece to get a complex phrase, and you have to do it over and over. Then, when you have mastered that little piece, explore it, modify it, change it…then again. In music - there is nothing but “try”.
@@Stalicone In order to try, you have to do.
Wow. Bass Elise is exquisite! You are amazingy talented!
Charles. I've played guitar AND bass since 1965.....my son's 24 and LOVES the bass. I brought him in the room to watch one of your videos. He flipped out....he was like "shut the front door" that dudes AAAAAMAZING!!! YOU DO YOU! YOU ROCK! I've played in many bands ....and in my military days....even played in a U S Navy band aboard a Navy vessel....dude if you were our bassist....the crew of that ship (over 1,400 Marines&Sailors)would have flipped the heck out!!! You're an amazing musician!!! You inspire me and my son to continue to play!!!!😊🎸🎶🎼
I laughed so hard when Charles yelled "It sounds like he wants me to play a BASS SOLOOOO"
ME TOOOOOOO!🤘
ME THREEEEEEEEE! 🤘
Me Foooooouuuuur!!
Favorite part
ME FIVEEEE
Even if there are hate comments, there are still nice comments and people who love you videos. ❤️
There are many more of them, then hate comments.
Yh, the hate is a sign that you’re doing well”
Not true. This comment sucks and so does Charlie.. Everything sucks and so do you if you're reading this. Everything is bad and you need to know it.
Good news guys, my balls finally dropped just now and I don't need to leave hateful comments on the internet anymore. Sorry for my previous actions!
@@csquared4538 good boi
The haters are just jealous, I'm playing around 23 years and I'm still just a hack, it doesn't bother me at all really but more power to you you're an excellent musician
and some of them have a point - it's a mixed bag. be careful of your emotions and jumping to the 'hater' category - it might be beyond your own experience to apply that to all comments.
Im brought up with playing classic music on clarinet from age 7. With high level training in orchestra. Today im 53,and only pick up my instrument from time to time.....but since ive been watching you playing that well, that skilled, i cant stop smiling and laughing inside,and usually i end up jamming while playing your stuff here on you tube.....its pure joy mate,keep it up ❤
As a guitarist, I'd love to have a bassist like Charles in my band.
I could spend three quarters of the gig propping the bar up, and just leave him to it.
In fact, I'd only step on stage for the applause.
I agree
You'd hire him and let him do all the work? At least you should play with him as a supporting instrument.
@@andrewdeac5577 Oh, I'd stab in the odd chord.
Between sups of beer.
You could do some stand up comedy between sets cuz you are funny. You had me laughing anyway.
I played in a band when I lived in Germany, and we wouldn't go on stage without a beer! The singer even played a beer bottle lead tuning it ever lower sip by sip!
Imo basshaters are the failed guitarists. Imagine actually hating on someone being absolutely fucking INSANE at something. Screams jealousy. Keep smashing it bro, love watching your vids xo
I turn 31 this year, and I regret not taking my music seriously as a kid. I played guitar and what-not, but I dropped them as I got older. I picked up Bass 3 days ago, and I love it. I suck (because...well, 3 days...) but I am having a blast. I doubt I will be able to achieve mad skills like yourself, but you are one heck of an inspiration. Keep on slapping.
Those haters are nothing but jealous. I've been playing guitar for 30 years (this year) and because of your videos I finally decided it was time to buy a bass. After a few days with it, I can say that it's 5 times harder than guitar. The strings are so thick, they're like piano strings! I have a newfound respect for all bassists. And you, you're the most talented and skilled I've ever seen.
Hi Charles, I'm a 51 year old and have played bass since age 12. I would love to be able to play even just half the solos you do. I grew up being told that bass is not a solo instrument and that it is part of the rhythm section. Keep doing what you do, it is mind blowing.
I'm trying to think what other things are like that...Like if you start drawing and are told pencils are only for writing. It's like bass *wouldn't* have happened without bands, so it's natural to think bass is only part of a band (and the front man is boss and what he says goes). Like I took up delivering Shakespeare monologues once, because there's a magic in making them sound conversational instead of overblown--People assumed I was doing it to be in a play, part of a theatre troupe, so would discourage anything that might not work with the usual format.
So there's that, assuming no one would do anything except for a job, jobs that are already out there and well-known, maybe that's where a lot of this comes from.
Hey Charles, maybe giving Jeremy a lesson on bass virtuoso would make good content for a video :)
thats odd, i have been playing bass since i was 12 too
As a classical trained musician, I can't understand why people say that "instruments that are meant to support the rest of the band" can't solo. Dude, I've seen tuba solos that would blow everybody's mind.
I was always told that my instrument has to be my second voice because you have to dominate it and be able to play literally everything, and I think Charles has an amazing second voice.
Oh I don't know about second voice, sometimes his bass actually talks better than he does! 😉
"Well that's an electric bass, it's just a dumbed-down guitar so of course you _manage_ to play a solo on it, but on a *real* bass you could nev-"
Bottesini wants a word with you.
@InotFad3away : Nearly spit out a beer I was drinking when I read that. Thanks for the chuckle.
I now am searching youtube for tuba solos
as both a tuba and bass player... I completely agree. I love jamming out with those instruments
Forget the haters sir, you are the best bass player i have ever seen, your style and bass videos inspired me to purchase a bass and I have started taking lessons. Not going to be in a band etc, just want to learn it and have fun being able to play. THANK YOU!
Ah yes. Musical gatekeeping/elitism. Makes as much sense as any other form of it in any other interest, which is that it doesn’t make any sense at all. Way to backhand the haters, mate!
I dont like your youtube comment. Only people who like the same comments as me should be allowed to comment.
@@letsgojake.4078 I don't like your face, only people with the same face as me should be allowed to have faces
When it comes to surgery, I am a huge fan of gatekeeping and "elite" doctors with the skills to get in and out without killing the patient, but the awesome thing in music is nobody dies from people doing it however they want!
I don't know how can someone hate what you do. This is art it sounds amazing. Any musician should admire that. I do love what you do
Envy, pure and simple. The green eyed monster.
The problem is that they arent musicians and are jealous of his talent lmao
Either an extreme case on envy or complete and utter trolling
Charles you're not only a bassist, but a complete musician. One of the best.
Difference between groove and solo are just little boxes for little minds.
I love your way to play and match notes.
Great video!!
Amen!
Anyone who imagines there's a band in existence who wouldn't be over the moon to have Charles on bass has lost touch with reality.
I’m the bassist in my band and I would be happy for them if Charles joined 😅
Some people are so unhappy with their own failures they will find any reason to hate another's success.
@@MikeWmusic10 yep, instead of just working harder and getting better they spend time being annoying fucks and hating on people who actually put effort to get better at something
Beethoven wrote Fur Elise, knowing that someday electric bass would exist to play it
I don't know if you're ironic. Or maybe you studied music at college.
I think the same thing everytime I play (or try to play) Fur Elise on piano. Lmfao 🎹
I'm trying to imagine playing it on an upright. Wish I had one to give it a shot...lol
Right!,…..you get it!
On bass .... AWESOME
Social media is a platform I choose not to participate in. There are just too many rude and hateful people living there and there’s already too much of that in the world. I for one, am blown away by your talent which is the result of years of hard work, desire and determination to be the best that you can be. It really shows my friend. Keep up the good work and ignore those people who have no dreams and enjoy wallowing in their own misery. Just keep doing what you do. I just love it!
The mix between melody and rhythm makes bass the ultimate instrument for me. And the way you combine the corresponding techniques (e.g. slap & tap) is just awesome. Keep it up, you are an exceptional talent!
BASS is an Amazing Instrument able to play: Melody, Groove, Chords, Percussion, and much more! I mean BASS was created to play EVERYTHING 🎶
I always agree with you Laytar Laybass
All of those comments just came down to jealousy.
Funny thing is, if these people spent the energy they put into trying to put down other musicians into practicing their instrument, they'd be much better and less bitter.
Yep, people like to talk shit when they're jealous for some reason
Hi
Didn't expect you here
Spot on, Lucas.
What he said - Some sounded like they're mad he can play circles around them on a base, then do the same thing on a an electric guitar and piano. What can you say. He's worked hard and he's gifted
I mean this dudes channel IMO is great for me as a bass player. It is inspiring for me watching this guy lol.
Those who leave hate comments are just envious. You are an incredible musician.
This is why we need to remember to comment positive things! I've noticed that many people assume that commenting content online equals giving hate. We are allowed to voice the good stuff. In fact, we must do it. Spread love and joy 😊!!
You are not a failed guitarist you are in fact better than most successful guitarists
I'm play the guitar cuz I suck ass at bass.
John Entwistle proved that you can be a "Lead bass player" in a band and succeed. The hate comments come from talentless hacks that have probably never picked up an instrument in their lives, or jealous lesser players who will never reach your level of playing, so they try to tear you down. I've played bass from the age of 12 and I'm now 62. I've been in many bands that toured up and down the east coast. And I wish I had even half the talent you possess. Keep up the great work.
Joe Dart does this every day
It can definitely be done, it's just difficult to pull off, rare, and unusual which leads some people to believe it's wrong.
These type of comments usually come from over enthusiastic beginners whom have little to no experience. Watch a few videos, learn a song or two and think they're great. Hear some musicians poking fun at each other and take it as real criticism. And this goes for pretty much any field or area of knowledge. Those whom know the least tend to over arrogantly act the most confident.
Hell so did Les. 🤘🏻
While they have guitars, Thin Lizzy and Chili Peppers are bass lead bands as well.
As a guitarist of 20 years and a casual pianist all I can say is that it was people like you who made me fall in love with the bass and to start learning the bass this July actually!! Any person that ain't def will love your music and know there is plenty of room for great music in any band leave alone musicians.. everybody knows you're great but unfortunately stupidity shouts out first and loudest and full of hate.. thx for all your vids!!
You are an amazingly talented musician, nice come back, sad there are so many jealous, narcissistic, and probably untalented people, you make me want to pick up this underrated instrument even though I've played guitar most of my life, like you say its about the music and if you inspire people to give it a go all the better, well done.
I am sure I can speak for a wide chunk of your audience when I say: "Don't worry Charles, you're one of the best bass player ever born"
I haven't played my bass (I have 3) in over 20 years as I have no one to play with. Your videos have shown me I don't need anyone to play with, thank you. At 60 I sadly need to learn everything over again as I don't even remember music theory or my modal exercises. Your videos really inspire though.
You can do it!! When you relearn be sure to post some videos of you playing!
If you really like the bass then I'm 100% sure you will be able to come back and your passion is what will help you sky-rocket no matter what your age is. Good luck man I'm rooting for you!
That is a life goal. I haven’t played bass for 20 years too. You motivated me to play again.
Get a looper and play with yourself. 😇
50 now, played bass from 14 to about 25 and quit to be there for my kids (was either sleeping, working, or gone doing band stuff). Youngest got to high school age and a lil voice started whisperin.
Step one was picking up a cheap acoustic bass and putting it in the living room next to the TV and computer desk. Even if just for a few min here and there, with it out I was grabbing it to mess with it. Step two is playing with someone/something else. I essentially forced an old friend to dust off his old guitar and play with me. Sounded mauling at first, but was fun to have someone to play with. Other jam along options exist here on You Tube if you search "drum track XXX bpm", "bass jam track" or something similar. Working on learning songs from your favorite bands also a great option. I favor open jam formats to playing along with covers as i think jams teach you a bit more about what your fret board options are. Obviously working on covers is super valuable if a cover band is a goal of yours.
Step one (actually start playing again) and step two (jam with other people when you can and/or along with music) can be indefinite, until you have your chops back, or until you have a decent "set" list of covers you know. It actually took me a lot less time to get back to where I was as a kid than I thought it was going to, and by adding actual music theory to the mix this round I'm a much better overall musician.
Step three was getting back into a band. I got lucky (bass player keeping my seat warm left right when i started looking) and hooked up with some amazing musicians in my age range. With that band for about 3 years now. My oldest say we are the Webster definition of a dad band, and I would have to agree, but I'm having a blast with music again! Definitely a zillion times better bass player now than I was as a kid (though there are pieces i wrote as a kid that are still challenging to play now, go figure).
As one formerly retired bass player to another; It's never too late! You got this, just gotta WANT it while also having the patience to keep at it for for the long game. It's gonna be a several year project.
Charles. Thank you for your service to the bass community. You have a talent, you're not doing anything wrong, and you have a market for your type of music. We appreciate you.
Haters will always exist, its nice to see that you don't take em too seriously dude you're awesome keep it up :)
Yup. Haters just love to hate things…I’m of the belief it’s die to jealousy.
It seems odd to me that anyone should want to pigeonhole any musician into only playing their instrument a certain way. It goes against the freedom of expression that any player craves. As an amateur guitarist I am extremely grateful that I found your videos. You've opened my eyes and ears to what's possible on a bass and I'm blown away by how you come up with such cool stuff so regularly. I take my hat off to you sir!
It is strange to try and make music, something that's all about creative expression, so restricted.
Right!
Screw them. You have achieved in life what they can only dream of.
Dreams are for people with imagination.
If you think most people have any imagination at all, you GROSSLY overestimate your species. Most people are mindless drones and wouldn't be anything else if they were born into a family of billionaires.
Charles, I wish you could release the bass solos you've shown us on this channel on a music streaming platform, because I just can't get enough of them 😭❤️ this is literally my kind of music!!!!
I find it slightly delusional that someone can hear how you can play a solo that's 1000x more difficult than standard basslines and think in their head "he can't play rhythm bass"
I know right. They have a negative IQ
Literal smooth brains I swear to god.
I was thinking the same thing.
Strangely enough, I get it. I saw G3 many moons ago with Joe, Steve, and a very young Kenny Wayne Sheppard. When they closed the show with “Going Down” and did their cuttin’ heads thing, it was blatantly obvious that KWS was head and shoulders above the other 2 when it came to going with the flow even though he was also clearly nowhere near as good technically.
I’m not saying this is the case with Charles, I’m just saying it’s a real thing and I understand how someone could say it.
Same. They think just because he solos on TH-cam on his channel that he would do the same in bands constantly and randomly
I’m a professional bassist. Been playing for forty years and I’ll never be half as good as you. You are incredibly and get sounds from the bass most of us can only dream of. Love your channel. Keep on playing!!!
I'm a bassist too (not professional but I'm in a band and I also play piano,guitar, and drums) and I wish I was half as good as him
Don´t fell any bothered by hate comments, they´re just envy, u know. You are a tremendous and talented musician .
I remember way back in 1972 when I was a very accomplished tuba player, while playing during marching I used to get bored & play the melody along with the trumpets. I would improvise & my band director loved it. Just remember that some people will always want you to be relegated to the back of the bus. Keep on plucking Charles, you rock.
“Mind blowing bass solo, but can you play 4 notes over and over again?” - jealous non musicians
Lol for real. This guy might be the greatest bassist I've ever come across.
@@David.Singleton well, you should probably come across bassists like victor wooten, but imo Charles is the best bassist on youtube and probably one of the best in the world.
@@avipatel7947 Davie 504 is pretty equal, I guess that given my hard rock background it is obvious that Davie relates on my ears a bit more.
@@suparosc02 Votum separatum on that. I came to Charles through Davie, and Charles is about only musician I listen to regularily. Except myself. But that seems to be inevitable being a player.
@@suparosc02 fair enough
Ummmm..my mind is blown how could you ever hate Charles? He’s such a cool dude..AND THE POWER OF BASS IS OMNIPOTENT..who cares about the haters your fans love you charles!
🤜🏼🤛🏼
Charles, your base and your music talking much louder than hundreds of haters... Your talent helps to combine this with your passion to incredibly great results. Just keep going. Haters will atay in their own hell forever and you will never stop progressing if you keep you passion
I used to play bass as a kid, I was never really any good because I didn’t know what a bassist should be doing, but 20 years on I do know what a bassist should be doing and you’re doing exactly that. Listening to your playing is an inspiration and I show your videos to my daughter who is just starting to play in bands herself. I’d love to know how you learned (we could never afford teachers when we were kids).
I have been a bassist for 40 years...and I'm pretty sure you are the most talented bassist I've ever heard. Respect.
Agree. He is probably the best bassist I've ever heard too, and I played 50 years. Playing melody along with the bottom is something most of even the most technically gifted players don't master.
A lot of people ("purists"?) would reply: "NO WAY! WHAT ABOUT VICTOR WOOTEN? WHAT ABOUT JACO? JACO WAS THE BEST EVER, NEVER TO BE SURPASSED!!!". Those are just ridiculous statements really. They indicate an idolatry of a past (or even current) great, but refuse the potential that something can be taken further and built upon. To loosely paraphrase a quote: "This gentleman stands on the shoulders of the greats that came before him". And I agree that he's probably the most capable, and creative bassist I've ever heard in my 58 years. But that doesn't diminish Jaco, Victor Wooten, Stanley Clarke, Jimmy Johnson, Jeff Berlin, etc., etc. one bit. The "who's the best" argument I've heard (usually about guitarists) since the 70's in high school has always seemed dumb. Above a certain level, it's usually difficult (and just time wasting) to distinguish. Yes, when a Mozart, Allan Holdsworth, or
Chris Thile comes along, their unparalleled genius usually needs to be acknowledged, but for the rest of us mere mortals, "the highest mountain peaks around the world don't really differ vastly in elevation". They're all (mountains and musicians) way the hell up there and mind-blowing in their majesty. Just my unsolicited more-than-2-cents on a topic semi-related to the preceding comments...🙂
Charles is definitely the most talented... He's educated in music and all the greats before him would probably honestly say he's the best.
There are some amazing bassists in technical death metal
But you rarely see them these days
(They are doing other stuff)
@@azmanabdula Dominic Lapointe is a fuckin phenom, for sure.
Probably 90% of these hate comments play no instruments
They just can't think outside the box
They can probably play instruments they are just jealous because they can only play a one note bass line
Charles slaps more G strings than a porn star in Van Nuys
Catherina, that is generally my thought on it. Some watch a video or learn a chord and think themselves experts.
100% can’t play instruments well
I honestly have no clue as to what would motivate a troll to hate on you with those comments. Your skills are inspiring. Keep it coming!
YMCA bassline! 1:29
Took me a second to catch onto it
As a person with ears, who loves music and appreciates musicianship, I would like to hear more bass solos please! 😉
I have troubles with higher pitched sounds like many played in most guitar solos, your bass solos give me a chance to enjoy highly technical solos without the struggles of listening to high pitches
I feel you man, some people like the treble sounds and some people prefer the bass sounds
Yeah honestly, I play guitar and I have no clue why people think the sudden change in pitch sounds good
Honestly the only reason those people who are sending you those hate comments is because they're just jealous of your multi talent, I'm multi talented too, I'm a guitarist, bassist, drummer and a singer too and I get hate comments too but I don't let it get to me so keep playing and inspiring others like myself and don't let it bring you down
Hate only ever comes from envious small minded people but kudos for addressing the comments intelligently
Just so wowww! You are so creative. My daughter is a big fan of yours and it’s her who introduced me to your channel. You are such a role model to my 12 year old bassist vocalist. Thank you for being so inspiringly creative 🙏🏼😊 God bless
totally. precisely true man
I sang in my mom's best friend's wedding and one of the songs I sang was The Way I Am by Ingrid Michaelson. As I stood in front of everyone holding my instrument the crowd murmured "is that a bass?" I sang the whole song playing only the bass line and everyone loved it. There are no rules to music. To each their own and especially when someone has something unique and they master that, it's all the more impressive I think.
Well, there is that 1 little unwritten rule that you have to enjoy yourself playing whatever you want to play. If you like it, somebody else probably will too.;)
Well there is good old Fever from Peggy Lee, a simple bass line which carries the song. So I most definitely see no problem.
I find this very unlikelly to happen unless your friends guests all musicians. As someone who stumbled there by youtube algorith and watched like 15 videos , i would definitelly not manage to differentiate between the bass and a guitar by looks only. Probably by sound too.
Picked up my first bass in 1975.
Just…. thanks, young man.
You make my face smile, and my mind go, I really like this guy.
Really.
Bass can do so much. Even in hip hop, I love it when the 808 goes crazy.
The comparison from piano to bass on fur elise. The bass spoke to the heart and soul while the piano just sounds beautiful and has no effect on me.
Grooves, solos, tap, slap, finger style... Anyone who says Bass is “easy” has never picked one up and attempted to play. This is pure raw talent mixed with years and years of practice right here. Or, dare I say it... “Pure Genius”!
Bass is easy if all you do is plonk plonk plonk plonk... Then get uspet if anyone dares to show you up. Jealousy is all these haters are full of (Well, maybe not all they're full of, eh?).
Well it is unless you get into slap. Especially if you are a classical guitarist and you are used to alternate picking to the rhythm.
Good groove and dynamic and good note choices are a must for a professional musician so leave them atta the equation.
I think bass is more physically demanding since the strings are thicker and the neck is longer. Gotta have good forearm strength to do all the things Charles does.
At first, I thought you were a clever, flashy bass player. After watching two more of your videos, I subscribed. I subscribed for two reasons: 1) You have quite the sense of humor that leaves me smiling. 2) You are a bass virtuoso and quite an accomplished musician. I am politely envious of your commitment, talent, and the time you've put in to get as polished as you have on the instruments I've seen you play. Keep up the great work.
That's almost EXACTLY the same process I had with him! The thing that won me over was that he made me laugh a LOT on his "15 types of bass players" video. I think I've been several of those guys in my 35 years playing bass.
I’m picking up Bass again after nearly 15 years and you inspire me to learn more about what I can do with my bass!
I like your sense of humor. You can never please everyone, but I am pretty sure most enjoy your playing.
... bass is the wrong instrument to play solos...
Geddy Lee: Hold my beer!
Joe Dart: Hold both my beers
"Leave That Thing Alone", enough said.
That one was a real classic 🤣
Victor Wooten, Marcus miller, Mark King, Billie Sheehan, Michael Manring, Jaco Pastorius, Wojtek pilichowski, flea, John entwistle, Larry Graham, les claypool, Stanley Clarke: You have to hold our beers also!
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CHRIS SQUIRE
LES CLAYPOOL
RYAN MARTYNIE
JOHN MYUNG
GREG LAKE
PETER THOMPSON-STEWART
JACO PASTORIUS
CLIFF BURTON
JOEY DeMAIO
STUART HAMM
BILLY SHEEHAN
TONY LEVIN
AND the list could go on&on
haters gonna hate
sad tossers 🍻🍻🍻🍻
Haters take out their own failures on other people, I feel sorry for them.
I have started recently playing bass, and i would like in one moment of my life i could play as well as you do. Gratis work man and good luck.
You do not deserve any hate comments. You are as great person and bass guitar player. Anyone would give to play bass like you. :)
On the old "failed guitarist" line: I actually did switch from guitar to bass for one of my bands. That didn't make me sound like a bassist though. I sounded like a guitarist playing single notes on a particularly deep-sounding guitar. When they say that stuff they're always just revealing that they don't really understand how music works.
"Single notes on a deep guitar" Perfect description. As a drummer, I found that guitarists playing bass without actually learning bass first didn't hit the strings hard enough to sound good, muted everything (which sounds awful on bass) and had no idea how to play in sync with me.
@@HorologicRannygazoo Bass is a melodic drums and drums is a rythmic bass.
As an experienced guitarist, I have to say that recording bass and learning to do it properly has been extremely challenging and has pushed me to pay a lot more attention to tons of details in my guitar playing I previously wasn't even conscious of.
I can never understand elitists who think that bass is such a bad (or at least very boring) instrument. Your music always blows out of the water man. Keep doing you
Most elitist, with most things, are people who aren't actually that competent or knowledgeable in the task or field.
More like trolls ....attention seeking.
I straight up didn't know what bass was capable of until I started watching this channel.
...but then again, I never thought basses couldn't solo.
They don't understand a very basic concept of modern music: you may not always be able to hear the bass in the mix, but you will always hear when the bass isn't in the mix.
It blows the smoke out of the water
I’ve recently discovered you’re videos, what a brilliant, funny man. Your musicianship is unbelievable. All power to you sir. Hate comments? I guess you don’t fit into their boxes of what being a musician is.
Dude, I wish I had such Talent to play an instrument. Since I don't have said talent to play I'm more than happy to watch and groove to someone that knows how to play
OG r&b bassist from the 70s , 80s, I can listen to you play all day. You've raised the bar for bassist around the world. They're either going to hate or embrace!
I've been playing bass for 40 years, and you make me want to quit (out of jealousy). Keep up the great work. :)
funny, ive never played bass and he makes me wanna play bass :)
Why to response to those who do not understand or feel the music You play?) The music, the style, the manner, the technique - all things You do get me really really happy! The mere fact that there are such great universal young musicians on Earth is very encouraging. Thank you, Charles!
Fur Elise on the bass RINGS out so much more! That was absolutely beautiful! Piano can't do that because of the dampers, and if you were to use the pedal, it would turn into a muddy garbled mess! Thank you!
These guys are just envious and jealous. Take it from me, I've been a bassist for 50 years and I know when somebody is playing his ass off, as you always do! Keep up the great work!
I'm sorry you even felt compelled to waste your time responding to those haters, man. You're a kick-ass musician very generously sharing your musical gifts online, and people who have nothing better to do than knock you for that really just aren't worth your time or energy. They're just parasites.
he isn't compelled to respond to the haters, he is dunking on them.
YES!!
ain't that the truth.
People that didn't understand the sheer genius of Charles are the same people who put Gucci gang as top 10 best song ever
They made him money with this response, plus pushed his algo with comments.
Man your bass playing is beautiful and it makes my mind at peace when I hear your playing, dude haters gonna hate but just shake it off
Uhhh...@4:30 I almost fell off my chair laughing, envisioning the haters' heads exploding on that genius riff. All of it just too good. BRAVO ZULU!!
I'd love to see a video where you complement a guitar solo with a solid backing bass and then complement a guitar solo with a bass solo, then following that up with taking a solid guitar rhythm and soloing over it with bass. Bonus points if it is done with different genres for each version.
Check out his video with Ichika
@@smack_dab Yeah, I saw that one awhile go. I meant with him composing all of it and possibly doing different genres.
“It kinda sounds like he wants me to play a
B A S S S O L O”
-charles
🤣🤜🏼🤛🏼Nuff said,Tuxedo bruh
I lost it when he shouted that then jumped to the solo 😆😂
And then here I am, Gifted myself a bass for Christmas after 13 years of guitar because of your videos.
And I have to say, this thing is really fun !
Thanks Harley Benton for making affordable good quality instruments.
Well, plenty of hate to go around. I actually enjoy all of the drive you put into, not only your incredible talent on an instrument, but into THIS very channel. It's more than entertaining! Love you as a person. Keep the passion.
Don’t let the haters get you down, Dude.
Don't worry I'm all good, I just thought I'd have some fun with them 😉