Billie Jean On SLAP BASS Sounds INSANE

[@CharlesBerthoud]

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[@charlesanthony6368]

Would Winston still be here?

[@956-Metal-Gear-Musician]

My favorite bassist, please behs battle Danny sapko

[@SDesWriter]

I don't know if you'll see this, but I had the coolest idea for a collaboration (easy enough to do on video like they did during CoVid). El Estepario Siberiano (who has a massive following and is one of the best drummers alive.....plus funny), you, pick a guitarist (my dream would be Govan), and Brazillian metal singer Dan Vasc. All 4 of you are incredible, social media savvy, and so funny with your presentations. One cover song across 4 platforms with at least 5 million subscribers. It would be EPIC!!!

[@Civic.]

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[@robrobuck932]

That was badass sir

[@tonalpleeb07]

This man has single-handedly convinced me to learn bass.

[@cjbee3839]

I think he used 2 hands

[@gergosimahazi]

Me too. I mean, literally.

[@thisnameistaken]

That's funny. He single handedly convinced me to quit bass.

[@clockhappy7387]

and to burn mine... @@thisnameistaken

[@sammcgrail3949]

He’s the reason I started playing four years ago

[@SunDogDeb]

This video made me realize that in string instruments, the electric bass is not just "tuned percussion" but an instrument all to itself. The cello compares to the violin in the same way! Wonderful!

[@thewomble1509]

The cello, violin and double bass are all part of the same family. The electric bass is basically a fretted DB with pick ups............

[@stevengeorges9046]

As a photographer I have often said that it is not the camera, but the person behind the camera. Same goes for the bass.

[@JWar-]

"Just tuned percussion" implies that drums are not a tuned instrument.

[@MrAndore]

Came to the bass side of the force

[@MinteyXF]

This brings back great memories from og Charles and the old if Billie Jean was the hardest song in the world. What an improvement. The editing is great as always!

[@CharlesBerthoud]

Thanks for sticking around!!

[@Underlogic-]

@@CharlesBerthoud love you charles your so good ! do you guive lessons ?

[@Cho_7]

​@@Underlogic-Check out the description.

[@MinteyXF]

@@Underlogic-he has a patron where he teaches so yes. He’s got a few videos where at the end he tells you where his patron is and how it works. I’m not sure right off hand.

[@Underlogic-]

@@MinteyXF ok

[@zbs28]

Three minutes of Charles being the most gifted bassist I have ever seen. One bassist to another. We're not worthy!

[@bramvanrens91]

This is why bass is a very fundamental but also underrated instrument!

[@martyhewes8589]

Playing bass is a tradeoff, provide the foundation and the groove, or go off doing the showey stuff. You'll notice that someone else was playing the groove the whole time.

[@flamerollerx01]

The MOST underrated instrument in music! So incredibly underutilized in favor of the same old guitar we've heard a million times before. I wish there was more bass in music these days. Whenever I hear a song with a prominent bassline, I'm always impressed and it's pretty much always fantastic.

[@dora_thedestroyer]

Bass is absolutely not underrated.

[@crypticaledits]

@@dora_thedestroyer in regular music unlike social media it is very underappreciated now. Especially bass bass and not synth bass stuff.

[@danajohnson5993]

I’m blown away by how much more depth is in this version of your playing. Your earlier version was amazing, but this is off the charts, it is fun to watch amazing musicians work magic.

[@codygiron7814]

Charles is unquestionably a virtuoso but what separates him from most of the other flashy guitarists I see here is he’s not just showing off his chops, he is making MUSIC!

[@MrBaverbo]

You mean six string piccolo bassists?

[@codygiron7814]

@@MrBaverbo Last time I checked, a bass was a guitar.

[@MrBaverbo]

@@codygiron7814 it was a joke

[@aninditasurdas7780]

​@@MrBaverbothe only good thing on that guy davie's channel was the mention of Charles and his channel.

[@MrBaverbo]

@@aninditasurdas7780 why? Davie is an amazing bassist, his content is pretty good sometimes

[@XavieP85]

I’ve been watching you since you have around 10K subs and this is my first comment but I cannot let this happen any longer. Every time I see a new video of yours, I’m like “he won’t be able to impress me more than his last video”. Though, you always do. Seriously congrats on your hard work, this is truly impressive and I sometimes have trouble to realize how much talent you have! Cheers and keep on slapping that bass Charles!

[@MrBaverbo]

Charles, I seriously can’t get enough from you. So inspiring, talented, technical, and musical. I hope your name will be in musical history books for centuries to come.

[@vimalabraham3189]

True.. charles is one of a kind. So unique.

[@GustavoDB]

is not just an astonishing permomance, it's also a giant creativity and arrangements. what a beautiful slap

[@estebanquesadas.4983]

You completely blew it out of the park with this one , this is god level performing and editing , what a marvel !

[@rabbubasirul]

The king would've been proud! ❤️❤️🥲

[@WaltRBuck]

I've never played bass in my life, but I watched your videos including the one where you discuss your 20ish year bass journey up to now. I picked up a bass for the first time and just started jamming. I then realized I was watching your newest video and living vicariously. Still completely worth it.

[@Tru-Luv-is-2-Giv]

This *CHUMP* made me put my bass down. I give up !. Charles you are truly amazing at what you do on a four string bro. Man you are truly inspiring a lot of people to see what practice and hard work can be obtained. LOVE IT

[@RC32Smiths01]

Smooth and musically as always. Love the aesthetic production man, adds so much!

[@Darkyryus_]

could you say hes a smooth criminal with it?

[@philbyd]

Awesome, thanks so much for sharing your talent

[@granfabrica]

I cannot tell you how thrilled I am that you haven't been cut from KZbin. We're all on your side Charles!!

[@hollandguitars7620]

You are unbelievable, my favourite modern-day bass player for sure!!!

[@thegodofpez]

My man is bringing that deep funk back, full force. 🤟🙏🔥

[@cjs6227]

Was low-key anticipating "Stanky Jean" 😂 You're an absolutely phenomenal bassist, sir! This was awesome 👏🏽

[@YuInDb]

Man you are unbelievable. I remember when you first did this version, and if possible, you made it sound even more amazing. Truly fantastic. Thank you, Charles.

[@_Keith_]

I wish there were a Charles Berthoud music channel with nothing but music video after music video and no talking ever. Any words or advertisements would be written only. The dream of an endless jam.

[@tythompson4794]

Always said Billie Jean was your best cover and I’m glad it has a MV now.

[@ethanstroup5674]

It's crazy to me how your finger can do so much at once and still sound so crisp! Keep jamming!

[@Musicman995]

🤨

[@navynuck]

Thanks!

[@TritonTv69420]

Sick bro. I sent this to my mom. She used to watch Thriller and listen to the king of pop when I was young. I remember her and how much joy listening to his albums on tape and vhs brought her. You are a very classy man. Keep on funking around and finding out. This was such a dope vid man.

[@portrait1001]

Wow , and i was gonna ignore this beautiful piece of musical art. So glad i didn't. Again WOW!

[@violetkaede]

You keep making the magic happen time and time again! Sooo frickin good Mr Berthoud ❤❤❤

[@ToastSoon4808]

....and to think in my little days I was already a bass fan but thought the player just rhytms on the root note of the chord. Stupid 1. I cannot keep a note so cant sing like a human - never dawned on me bass may be an instrument to try. Stupid 2. Now its to late - I'm old and dont have money for the equipment. @#$% shit!

[@52156drj]

That nod at the end was perfect.

[@jamesstewart1129]

Not only are your presentations brilliant in technique and execution, but also brilliant in production and as an added bonus humorous as well, ie: “remembering to play Billie Jean.” Simply great!

[@slipknot1131]

There aren't many musicians that make my jaw drop the last time was Alexandre Misko, but this guy.... he made my jaw fall through the floor. I'm still trying to pick it up. Absolutely phenomenal playing. There's born talent and talent earned through hard. Very rarely do you find someone who has born talent an then worked harder than anyone else to reach a level no one thought could exist. I think this guy is him

[@MC-wh3xm]

I played this song in a cover band, and just looping the actual bassline while everyone else solos is actually REALLY HARD!

[@claytonshelly2865]

I used to play guitar and bass in my formative years now that I'm past 30 my warranty is expired and the arthritis keeps me from playing guitar but man oh man watching you has made me want to pick the bass back up

[@azufreconpatatas3583]

But the bass is not my son.

[@sestormusic1748]

lol 😂that is too funny.

[@Regimeshifts]

The bass is now my son

[@jonathanbrown8890]

Are you sure? Lol

[@erichiller4144]

Right now. it is his son.

[@josheee6123]

If Charles and Davie504 had a kid 😅

[@patrickscully4786]

I'm late to THIS party. Wow. That was a fantastically insane display of maximum bass talent. Thank you for posting this video and allowing the world to enjoy it! 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@charliejg]

Sweet blues run at the end. Love this arrangement. So funky yet still maintaining the rhythm and melody line of the original. Very nicely done!!

[@RicardoTorres-px4is]

This is the results when talent, technic and magic ride together. 10 plus!

[@MajJGrant]

That was just plain Sic. I never seen or heard anyone tear up a bass git like that. That was awesome. Took it to a whole new level.

[@Ferd414]

Tell me you've never heard of a band called Rush wthout saying it... Oh, wait - You just did. Never mind - My bad :):

[@MajJGrant]

Yes I heard of Rush but never a fan@@Ferd414

[@MajJGrant]

Yeah I've heard of Rush and not at all impressed by them. But hey, if your standards in noise is that that lowthat's perogative. I prefer music, not noise.@@Ferd414

[@Ferd414]

@@MajJGrantI hereby declare that any vestige of musical taste you might have once possessed resides solely in your mouth!

[@MajJGrant]

Same to you@@Ferd414

[@DannySapko]

Behs battle me

[@MinteyXF]

Let’s do it!!!! Finger bass verses slap basssss

[@louiesguitarchannel6918]

This

[@livier3970]

Heck yeah

[@peepeepoopoocheck1267]

Behs

[@IbraBassTapping]

Siiiiii, háganlo

[@km4blg132]

I think what is just as impressive here is your EQ. Beautiful, crisp definition on your mids and highs, and just outright growl that will rattle the windows on the lows. I love it!

[@zoecorman2500]

You always bring me joy when I'm having a rough day. Looks like you spent a lot of time on this one. Kudos to you and God bless

[@Destroyer2009_source1]

The quality of your new videos are great, love the creativity and lengths Charles!

[@trapofonidrillore185]

This was suggested to me while listening to the song “Dupe - My Shqipes” 😊😊

[@h.ddesilvadesilva5364]

❤ no word, Superb playing 😂

[@СведенияОтсутствуют-ы9м]

Виртуозный Чарльз сново поражает рисунком своей игры😊 Гениальный бассист современник!

[@gy2045]

the "remembering to play Billie Jean" in the corner got me :D I've played next to some pretty talented people and once that solo starts it can be rough to wrangle the tangent.

[@AnnaGlaid]

Insanely delightful ^^ thank you for your playing and also creativity in all ways!

[@stuartkennedy4202]

Oh dear that is brilliant playing and so good to the ears. 👍

[@SirDydimus86]

Oh Charles! That HEE got me brother! 🤣 I really do enjoy what you do. Your presentations are phenomenal. The time you take to bring this to us all is a testament to your character! Keep up the amazing work. Really hope you and Bernth can get on stage here in the States soon!

[@robertkoehler1641]

Because of you I took up Bass again. Played bass in garage band 45 years ago, recently started playing again. Thanks😊

[@tacondaccc6042]

Me sorprende que aun siga mejorando la producción de los videos y el audio, justo cuando crei que ya no podia ser mejor, sigue asi charles, mi mas grande inspiración 🔥

[@1vdrummer68]

😊

[@JakesMusicPalace]

I never get tired of your bass, incredible talent and tone, thanks for doing what you do and sharing, love it🎸

[@lenbenfante5013]

Bro that was sick. You’re literally taking bass to another level. Keep grinding, because your content has been top notch.

[@OfficialAshArcher]

Bass is a criminally underrated instrument but arguably the most important one in a band

[@doctordoris]

❤ Феноменальный кавер! Браво, Чарлз! Можно слушать и слушать, как и оригинал, и вечно наслаждаться.

[@Lemure_Noah]

Translate: "Phenomenal cover! Bravo, Charles! You can listen and listen, just like the original, and enjoy it forever."

[@doctordoris]

@@Lemure_Noah , thanks! )

[@vebece]

It's rather 'eternally' :)@@Lemure_Noah

[@Gianluca.3]

Great, Charles! Unattainable! Wonderwul, amazing! Thank you for being here!

[@thelickpolice1210]

I confirm I indeed died on the countdown

[@CharlesBerthoud]

Sorry to hear it - glad you can still leave comments though 🔥

[@kittytrail]

​@@CharlesBerthoud on the internets nobody knows you're dead. or a dog. or a cat. 😼👌

[@AWM8]

Charles my friend, let me tell you an anecdote. It was in 1982-1983, I can't remember exactly. Color TV had only just arrived. We had a show called “Musique Plus”. And I clearly remember the host saying: “Look closely guys, this guy's name is Mikael Jackson, he's going to be the next pop star!”. Then, the Billie Jeans video played and was seen for the first time in Montreal. I could boast of having known the King of Pop before he was known to anyone. Awesome video once again. Greetings from Canada!

[@sergeyv.voronin3053]

Обалдеть! Как всегда.

[@TheLute70]

This video never fails to blow me away. Loved revisting it.

[@pro101safety]

Красавчик! Шикарная работа!

[@nickandrew4650]

Charles never disappoints. You are unbelievably talented mate.

[@marionkennedy9651]

Just discovered Charles right now and his guitar playing is TERRIFIC!!

[@Tingle191]

As soon as I hear the drums, i sing the bassline 😂

[@harleydavidson9127]

YOU ARE SOOO AWESOME...THANK YOU...FROM CANADA

[@grindnoisegorecore]

Michael slaps, son

[@steveme8284]

I love it. Ive been a guitar player for many moons. I picked up a bass a few years ago Recently ive been serious about slapping da bass. I see a Schecter bass. I love this company. I bought a few low priced guitars from Schecter. Great company. Quality bass and guitar is what you get. carry on mate.

[@gloriamadaffari5404]

You are the world’s best guitar master. Bravo Charles!!!

[@rossferguson6504]

Wow!! 😯 Impressive! Very clean. You and Dav, are the best bassists, on KZbin. I'm 69 and I've heard many great bassists, in my lifetime. The groups, in my opinion, that have incredible bassists, are, Rush, Ten Years After(Woodstock movie), The Who and Grand Funk Railroad. Charles and Dav, rank right up, with these guys. Good work, Charles.👍

[@5mjc]

Just Amazing !

[@Liberty4Ever]

The bass playing is tight and awesome as always and the editing and humor really knock this out of the park. Very well done.

[@vladpadowicz5946]

Charles you are by far my favorite bassist for not only technical prowess, but your musical expression. Absolutely beautiful and mesmerizing ❤

[@steveforst5163]

Thanks for honoring Miki and this extremely well crafted song.

[@dittepreznanszky2163]

It is fabulous! I can't stop watching your creative videos!! I have been wanting to learn how to play the bass guitar, but I will probably never be able to. I keep trying though, and am still enthusiastic. Being a grandma, I'd like to play the base for my one-year-old grandchild to encourage him to play a musical instrument when he gets older. (I play the flute, but I find the base way cooler to listen to).

[@davidcramer3293]

After the 2:18 mark my speakers blew up and all I could see on the screen was smoke coming from the bass guitar :O

[@brucegibbins3792]

Fabulous. From the bottom line to the lead line - a transition that is made from magic.

[@dimtgco1428]

This guy has all the angels in heaven in his hands and fingers. And, a whole bunch with him creating his videos.

[@charlesmiller000]

Insanely the G.O.A.T. !!!

[@Vuratzkee]

The best bass player I’ve ever watch on KZbin. Simply talented gifted person. Keep slapping that bass bro….your the best….

[@Gibson343088]

Well that's easily one of the most impressive things I've ever seen musically. Fucking phenomenal. That this doesn't have 80 million views is a shame.

[@coolhandcuke]

AWESOME!

[@sk71271]

Wow! Best bass guitar sound I've ever heard played. Sounds cool from start til end👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 glad I found your video..yayy🤗

[@nukewurld]

Hard to believe ive been here since like 200k subscribers or something. Wild to see the difference in videos from then to now Or whatever the count was in Dec 2020

[@689999able]

Fantastic!

[@jamespiontkowski7855]

This guy single handed me to throw away my two basses..no way could I do a single note he does 😮

[@anthonymiriello5029]

Showcases the bass in a way that overshadows many lead guitar players. He's insanely great .

[@moeball740]

Love love LOVE your videos with a running clock timer! You keep saving the world again and again!

[@AathielVaDaath]

I'm still absolutely in love with the bass at 1:09... I don't know if there's an actual name for it but I just call it waterfall tapping.

[@shanesummerford]

all of your time and hard work shows you should be proud of your talent

[@Mark-db1ok]

Incredible work, Charles! This is virtuoso playing that also totally grooves, goes with the song and is totally musical. This is my favorite cover of yours yet. Well done sir!

[@mwblackbelt]

This guy is a genius bass player. I've rarely seen anyone else make a bass they complete instrument... ,melody and all

[@ahmedbata2550]

that was awesome. Kept waiting for the high notes coinciding with the vocals "don't go around breaking young girls' hearts". Please add that in!

[@NiechoBGCSL]

Hey, Charles-- love your channel! I'm learning bass now, but it's a bit of a challenge-- old, slow, a few physical disabilities make me slower. But I love watching you take classics and embellish them. I wanted to ask if you've ever taken a good look at (another of my fav artists) David Bowie's LET'S DANCE, see what you can do with Carmine Rojas' bass line and Stevie Ray's guitar by adding your groove and comedic twist!

[@bubbanashley]

This is by far the most impressive thing I’ve ever seen. Your a legend. Not me playing this on repeat. ❤

[@KarbonFoxToo]

The skill on this guy is insane

[@JaredJohnson-g9m]

Insane. I can’t get enough of this cat. I did not know that type of sound could come from a bass. First Time hearing and huge fan brother kudos

[@gregseward1806]

Love the new schecter bass! I’ve been playing one for years now and they are the best!

[@greghalsey3603]

Wow! Flawless! This is now my goal with the bass.

[@alansewell7810]

What a hoot! Really perked me up this morning!

[@DJJD812]

I just stared at my screen for 5 minutes AFTER the video ended in pure astonishment. To attempt to give words to what I just witnessed would not do it any justice. This was truly an experience! 😲😲😲😲