If BEAT IT Was The Hardest Song In The World

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    Original Song: Beat It by Michael Jackson
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  • @CharlesBerthoud
    @CharlesBerthoud  2 ปีที่แล้ว +511

    If _____ was the hardest song in the world 👇🏻

    • @luctator8956
      @luctator8956 2 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      Primus - Is It Luck
      Oh wait...

    • @MuteBassist
      @MuteBassist 2 ปีที่แล้ว +67

      Come together by The Beatles

    • @sillywilli.27
      @sillywilli.27 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      The chicken | Jaco Pastorious

    • @halidox
      @halidox 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Fade to Black

    • @Liammapping
      @Liammapping 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      Charles you’re my favorite TH-camr! My bass hero! 🫂🥰

  • @ZachJ6
    @ZachJ6 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1038

    I'm really liking this Michael Jackson series you've got going on. I'd like to see you do smooth criminal next.

    • @axepagode33626
      @axepagode33626 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Smooth Criminal is one of Michael's most under appreciated songs on the US charts. It was barely top ten in its first run. It has since gone double platinum if sales. It is one of those rare cases where it over saturated the market with Moonwalker videos and MTv that people didn't need to buy it to hear it all the time.

    • @zognarreg
      @zognarreg 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@axepagode33626 Yeah, I remember that video. Big production like a mini movie, like Thriller was.

    • @Olorin_e
      @Olorin_e 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      That would be awesome!

    • @joannalewis5279
      @joannalewis5279 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Agree!!

    • @rayyannavilafreda325
      @rayyannavilafreda325 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Smooth criminal would be hard😂 and let's try speed demon to when we're still at it..

  • @radek_75
    @radek_75 2 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    0:23 this slide is SO good

  • @mahertian
    @mahertian 2 ปีที่แล้ว +199

    Legend has it that after Charles has covered a certain amount of Michael Jackson songs he'll be able to moonwalk.

    • @LilPoopsie
      @LilPoopsie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      He'll moonslap 😂

    • @burp2019
      @burp2019 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      with enough michael jackson songs he'll become michael jackson

    • @sheilaolfieway1885
      @sheilaolfieway1885 ปีที่แล้ว

      while playing..

    • @fork9001
      @fork9001 ปีที่แล้ว

      Eventually, when he fingers the E string, he will have played on the G string

  • @cross-b8958
    @cross-b8958 2 ปีที่แล้ว +326

    Charles, you"re definitively an amaézing bass player, maybe the strongest i ever seen.
    I usualy don't comment or post after a video, cause i'm french and my englsh sucks. But i cannot
    give up this post without wrtiting this. You're a source of inspiratrion for me.Please continue to
    make me dream, i would be happy when i attempt 10% of youir bass skills. Many thanks again for
    this nice cover !

    • @neilusselman4144
      @neilusselman4144 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Truly amazing!

    • @friderckcougher97
      @friderckcougher97 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Agreed, he is the cleanest bassist without question to me- accurate and sustained notes at speed, no fake blurrs
      That's a quality musician 🎶

    • @frenchie3035
      @frenchie3035 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      your english is pretty good!

    • @johnapple6646
      @johnapple6646 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      A French person praising an Englishman! The 21st century is good

    • @sheilaolfieway1885
      @sheilaolfieway1885 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Your english seems fine to me, Google translate?

  • @mickellie5760
    @mickellie5760 2 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Charles the legendary bassist

  • @RC32Smiths01
    @RC32Smiths01 2 ปีที่แล้ว +194

    I am loving this series! Your takes in these classics are impeccable. Cheers!

    • @CharlesBerthoud
      @CharlesBerthoud  2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Thanks!

    • @RC32Smiths01
      @RC32Smiths01 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@CharlesBerthoud My pleasure!

    • @tacitune3037
      @tacitune3037 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Agreed, these are my fave videos from Charles!

    • @mayaparamita2254
      @mayaparamita2254 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CharlesBerthoud Do Jam by Michael Jackson next pls 😁

  • @ethanlocke3604
    @ethanlocke3604 2 ปีที่แล้ว +375

    I think Michael slapson has a better ring to it than Slapael Jackson

    • @ChosenofDarkness8
      @ChosenofDarkness8 2 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      What about Slapael Tapson?

    • @nothankyou4462
      @nothankyou4462 2 ปีที่แล้ว +62

      Michael Jackslap

    • @CharlesBerthoud
      @CharlesBerthoud  2 ปีที่แล้ว +69

      @@nothankyou4462 🤣

    • @dfmusic9652
      @dfmusic9652 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @Ethan Locke
      Michael's dad thought that too...

    • @DanteYewToob
      @DanteYewToob 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@dfmusic9652 Fucked as hell, but true sadly… lol

  • @TheNyhm1
    @TheNyhm1 หลายเดือนก่อน

    First thing I listened to on new JBL headphones and as always you blow me away with your skills. The bass sounds amazing

  • @Yo-sl3yx
    @Yo-sl3yx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    I would've loved to see the van halen solo played on bass 😢

    • @-guitarhero
      @-guitarhero 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      same, shame he didn't do it

    • @rumpledxkn
      @rumpledxkn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah. He called Lukather Van Halen.

    • @hughjarrse
      @hughjarrse 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rumpledxkn easy mistake to make

    • @rumpledxkn
      @rumpledxkn 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hughjarrse Maybe for us mere mortals. I expect more from Charles, DAMNIT!

    • @MrDjjavad
      @MrDjjavad 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm sure he'll do a sole solo for beat it

  • @akpobisolomon6855
    @akpobisolomon6855 2 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    The coolest bass piece in 2021 so far😍

  • @julianreeves633
    @julianreeves633 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Every single time he just rips the meanest bass solo you've ever heard and it surprises me each time.

  • @Vince1028
    @Vince1028 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    2:08 Dat damn smile

  • @DickTruth
    @DickTruth 2 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    This is such a cool concept, awesome video! Only note, Van Halen only played the solo. Every other guitar part was done by the highly underrated and perpetually talented Steve Lukather from Toto, including those funky fills. [Edit: Lukather also played the bass on the recording, as well]

    • @krystianpilch956
      @krystianpilch956 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      True story!

    • @Sergio199519
      @Sergio199519 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @CharlesBerthoud it's true! That guitar riff was done by Steve Lukather, an awesome guitarist! Van Halen created the solo!

    • @jrodtopo
      @jrodtopo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I didn't know that, nice!

    • @wolfiewylde5143
      @wolfiewylde5143 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hes trolling us...

    • @wolfiewylde5143
      @wolfiewylde5143 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He knows we want that juicy EVH solo, and we know he can play it.

  • @FSTL0613
    @FSTL0613 2 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    Am I the only one who tried to predict when the Funny-Noise™ would be played?

    • @notahotshot
      @notahotshot 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      You mean the B.A.S.S.®?
      Berthoud's Amazing Silly Sound®

  • @reno145
    @reno145 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    I believe Eddie only played the solo. Steve Lukather did most of the other parts, including the lead up to the solo. Or so I have been told.

    • @LongStraightLines
      @LongStraightLines 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're correct. That's exactly how it went!

    • @zawette
      @zawette 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      And greg howe played on the live performances

    • @ischmidt
      @ischmidt 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Correct. Most of the "Thriller" album was basically Toto featuring MJ.

    • @reno145
      @reno145 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ischmidt I knew that, but wasn’t sure about Beat It as there were other session players here and there.

  • @sbentsen2714
    @sbentsen2714 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    actually Steve Lukather of Toto recorded bass and guitar on the Beat It track, van halen did play the solo however.

  • @vitorh3568
    @vitorh3568 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    2:08 when you know you nailed it

  • @emery.shreds
    @emery.shreds 2 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    this could've been called," trying to beat beat it".

    • @MuttFitness
      @MuttFitness 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Just tap it

    • @tsuukkii
      @tsuukkii 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I didn't see that second beat wtf

    • @bulentcan3533
      @bulentcan3533 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      or beating the crap out of beat it

    • @gooney7986
      @gooney7986 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ha

  • @k.saivamsiprabhakar9727
    @k.saivamsiprabhakar9727 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    At 1:13 riff gave me goosebumps wow legend Michael Jackson, fucking awesome Charles berthoud

  • @peterbear4413
    @peterbear4413 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    All I can hear is the Weird Al lyrics over this version. Eat It!! Great work as always on this one!

  • @wesley5nipes
    @wesley5nipes 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    As normal humans, we just want to revel vicariously and in awe of the great natural and practiced talents of those who excel at whatever it is they happen to excel at. Thank you for being this person for bass guitar. I believe you truly are the best, subjectively speaking, but, damn, you're so good!

  • @tomg9476
    @tomg9476 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Charles, love your channel. It was Steve Lukather that played the rhythm guitar on Beat it. Eddie only played the solo.

  • @Tulkaspl
    @Tulkaspl 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wow! Just Wow! 1:54 is SICK! Teach me Master :D

  • @Hippiaszful
    @Hippiaszful 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    1:39 what a lick maaaan

  • @nothingislogical
    @nothingislogical 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I'm surprised that for 2 you didn't go with "Michael Slapson" instead. IT WAS RIGHT THERE!
    Seriously though, awesome video and playing as usual.

  • @adnat2159
    @adnat2159 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Charles: pretends that the note is difficult to play in the beginning
    Me: we all know that u gonna play it easily u bastard 🤣🤣

  • @itspie_playz5723
    @itspie_playz5723 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Van Halen and charles got too much funky at the end that my head broke while head bopping

  • @adamhbrennan
    @adamhbrennan ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Best cover of anything he touches

  • @KyleKalevra
    @KyleKalevra 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    If Eddie or Michael were alive to hear this... they would shit themselves. Your interpetation of the solo section... Bro, that was one of the most incredible things I've ever heard.
    10/10
    ☁😳☁
    Mind. Blown.

  • @janspisiak4366
    @janspisiak4366 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Dude, that was pure fire ... Especially No. 7 & 8 ... I can listen to this slap all day. Keep up good work

  • @davespargo5944
    @davespargo5944 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm starting to see that wear mark just below the neck is slowly (or quickly) starting to expand.....oh yeah, killer job....

  • @wolfiewylde5143
    @wolfiewylde5143 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Charles, I love your videos. All of them.
    Buuuuuuuut.... you stopped before the solo.... and I was like, NOOOOO, WHYYY!!!

  • @aestheticmizo6444
    @aestheticmizo6444 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I don't play bass but you're my fav musician on TH-cam ❤️

  • @Laytar
    @Laytar 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    We need SLAPCHAEL TAPSON Playing ROCK WITH YOU

  • @MrJOESTE68
    @MrJOESTE68 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ave Cesar...you the emperor of the bass
    congrat

  • @metalslingr
    @metalslingr 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Chuck is KILLIN’ IT.

  • @Guitube99
    @Guitube99 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I never thought I would love bass this much, everything you do is so good ! you even influenced my guitar style (more taping).

  • @neilclarkwork
    @neilclarkwork 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Can we have a series where you go into a guitar store and just shred the bass and film the worker’s reactions?

  • @brodiwheeler7583
    @brodiwheeler7583 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    He more than Beat It... He Murdered It!

  • @yettili7151
    @yettili7151 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loving the Michael Jackson stuff! What if smooth criminal is the hardest song in the world?

  • @jimmygray7826
    @jimmygray7826 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I love how you went with “Slapchael Jackson” instead of “Michael Slapson” 😂

  • @messofilho
    @messofilho 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Charles, your play style makes me want to buy a bass. It’s very impressive, man. I have a request, if you have the time and desire, of course. There is a game called Toejam & Earl, from sega mega drive. It’s an old one, from 1991. For me, it’s the best bass game soundtrack ever made. It’s nothing complex, but there is something cool about it. Could you make a pro bass version of something of the soundtrack? I would appreciate it. Anyway. Nice job, man. Regards!

  • @rayyannavilafreda325
    @rayyannavilafreda325 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    OK... Thriller,smooth criminal, or you rock my world
    Michael would be proud

  • @NightwishArena
    @NightwishArena 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Slapchael Jackson 🤣
    This was really great, but I would have loved to hear that original guitar solo on bass 🤔

  • @jedifromhell
    @jedifromhell 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    DAmAGE 5 string bass solo? I have never seen anyone do it and it looks like a great way to come back to tuning experiments!

  • @willwilliamson9580
    @willwilliamson9580 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    lol i was just thinking about how much i love michael jackson and catching some of his older videos on youtube. he would have fucking loved this no doubt.

  • @hellfireeclipse6901
    @hellfireeclipse6901 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Simply the BEST !

  • @TyroneCCloud
    @TyroneCCloud 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    OMG!! C, doc that was so dum, in a fantastic way!! Very impressive!! 👍👍👍

  • @Eri-pb1zr
    @Eri-pb1zr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Your technique is incredible, but it is not the thing i appreciate the most in your music. I mean, technique is cool but not the goal. What's really amazing is your unique style. You are really an original composer. Keep it up!!

  • @motardsport37
    @motardsport37 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love your musicality and your determination Charles! Keep it up!

  • @jorunisntreal
    @jorunisntreal 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    1:27 if Prince played the Beat It solo for MJ lmao

  • @PAIsen_SUKI
    @PAIsen_SUKI ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Michael Slapson might be better than Slapchael Jackson, if you know what I'm sayin'

    • @blasttyrant3228
      @blasttyrant3228 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yeah that's definitely better lol

  • @moongoat7051
    @moongoat7051 2 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Congrats to everyone who is early and found this comment

  • @kannabianka
    @kannabianka 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Slapaggedon word of the year!! 🤣🤣

  • @zylaxis
    @zylaxis 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I couldn't play like this in a million years, but that hasn't stopped me from trying. I'm slowing your videos down to .50x and stealing all your licks.

  • @arnaldofettuccine5227
    @arnaldofettuccine5227 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I come here for the Bass, I am not disappointed. 😊😁👍👍👍👍💗

  • @cryptoknight7256
    @cryptoknight7256 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'd like to hear David's take on it. Not sure he'll come close tho. Great job, mate!

  • @johnashbaugh1325
    @johnashbaugh1325 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    All your music is a pleasure to be able to listen to. Thank you. Great talent.

  • @interestedinstuff1499
    @interestedinstuff1499 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dude, that's totally mesmerising. I love the style chapters. Your video edits really suit too. Great work.

  • @sasiagh9940
    @sasiagh9940 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow 👏😮👏😮 I like to watch this video for 1000 times man you're a genius 👏🙌👌👍

  • @MarkoObradovich
    @MarkoObradovich 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    No 2 can be called Michael Slapson...
    😂😂😂
    Anyway keep it going man, I am really injoying this stuff 💪👍

  • @chestnutcrab
    @chestnutcrab 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dude, that literally gave me goosebumps! Great job 👍

  • @hugocapelobl
    @hugocapelobl 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just insane, always mind blowing seeing your renditions 👌

  • @LiminalMan777
    @LiminalMan777 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This may be my favorite cover yet

  • @Raspman555
    @Raspman555 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you. I was basically having another Monday, and this flipped my day around as it's my first favorite song from when I was 5. Thank you Charles.

  • @kimifurstenberg3722
    @kimifurstenberg3722 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love it charlessss!!

  • @tonyg_fgc8152
    @tonyg_fgc8152 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is spectacular playing and composing, you are just so good

  • @BWLightGuy
    @BWLightGuy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You rock man ! Love your style !

  • @fredyesteban6921
    @fredyesteban6921 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Magnífico, Charles. 😊

  • @solahora4300
    @solahora4300 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great stuff!!

  • @neutron7
    @neutron7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I didn't even like that song much before, now I do!

  • @mikeryan4025
    @mikeryan4025 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Those triplets made me beat that like button! 🤘

  • @phil2024x
    @phil2024x 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice series, Charles, really. keep it up!

  • @anthony452
    @anthony452 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    #8.5 is such a sick Riff.

  • @didierleclerc66
    @didierleclerc66 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing as usual !!

  • @flaviooliveira7212
    @flaviooliveira7212 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Charles, congratulations...I'll write the obvious, you have the differential of talent to play the bass...great work....

  • @joedavey1597
    @joedavey1597 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your videos Charles, you’ve really inspired me to learn bass :)

  • @KxmpleteKxllapse
    @KxmpleteKxllapse 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i love seeing the faces u make when playing 😂 u are so into it i love it

  • @bgjobass
    @bgjobass 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love it! It always has been, and always will be, all about the bass!

  • @Mazoane
    @Mazoane 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Charles is just another level!

  • @stabgan
    @stabgan 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is fantastic. You are a legend. Best ever instrumental cover of this song.

  • @tardot1
    @tardot1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    sweet nectar for my ears and eyes, thank you!

  • @prashunguha
    @prashunguha ปีที่แล้ว +1

    After listening to this MJ must be rejoicing & the heavens resounding with the heavenly piece by Charles. 👍👍👍Kindly come up with a longer version please.

  • @cris.valencia
    @cris.valencia 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    probably the most technically proficient bassist of this generation!!! greatness!!

  • @feridunkeskin1913
    @feridunkeskin1913 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just awesome... Chapeau,!

  • @MattAlexan
    @MattAlexan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’m certain Micheal would have been impressed with you,Charles!

  • @carlosgr6178
    @carlosgr6178 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I thino you're the best technical bassist in TH-cam, seriously Charles

  • @ohhi6430
    @ohhi6430 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Its so satisfying to see your channel grow. wish you the best luck Charles

  • @RockAndStone445
    @RockAndStone445 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's awesome! So pls do longer tracks :-)

  • @renefitz-kimble9228
    @renefitz-kimble9228 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Talented! So very talented!

  • @christianb9077
    @christianb9077 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's a great song and your bass cover does only make it better. Love it!

  • @captaincook8283
    @captaincook8283 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice bro you beat the hardest boss.
    You “BEAT IT!!”

  • @FrowinIckler
    @FrowinIckler 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are getting funkier and funkier! Yeah!

  • @t00manytentacles33
    @t00manytentacles33 ปีที่แล้ว

    Genius interpretation as expected ☺️ really enjoyed this 👍

  • @Gimbusik
    @Gimbusik 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    U just gained yourself another subscriber

  • @loneronin79
    @loneronin79 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Epic... Quincy would be very impressed of late, sir!

  • @ericastones9359
    @ericastones9359 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Absolutely brilliant!

  • @MrDanilop45
    @MrDanilop45 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You made my day, this was awesome 👏🏻

  • @GeoffRichards_GP
    @GeoffRichards_GP 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    one of the best so far!