If Bach Were A METAL Bassist...

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The Bach Pieces In This Video:
Prelude No. 1 in C Major
Toccata and Fugue in D Minor
Badinerie (BWV 1067)
Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major
Thanks so much for the support! See you in the next video!

[@CharlesBerthoud]

I did A LOT of research this time to make sure that everything was 100% historically accurate in this video...

[@Gabriel-ok5ls]

best british actor i've ever seen

[@reddlesm7394]

Great job

[@JoeLinux2000]

You need a more realistic Bach wig. The Beethoven wig doesn't work so well for Bach. I want to hear the entire cello suites played by you on your bass. I think the reality is you are a classical electric bass player. Leave the Slap to Davie 5zero4.

[@camgood3097]

Good. Otherwise, I'd have to call the Time Police to take u away (or "av-ay", as Bach would say)..

[@imacat8476]

> If Bach were a metal bassist > I did research, presumably historically accurate > Result: No counterpoint If you want something that resembles the same energy metal has from Bach, listen to this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2jJeJ6ld7OjqJo (counterpoint in this is insane).

[@kristoffliftoff9316]

Great thing about classical music.... No copy right claims!

[@PenziPitlergaming]

Ahhh hahaha.... Cause they're dead lol.

[@youtubeuser206]

@@PenziPitlergaming no because they are in the public domain, the copyright period has expired

[@fuseki23]

as long as you play it yourself

[@ianshaver467]

Well he’s prolly gonna get demonitized for swearing tho lol

[@jpstyles14]

70 years before the copyright expires.

[@aguven]

Bach already was a metal bassist, relative to his era anyways.

[@mariusgustavus6522]

Just listen to tocata and fugue in d minor. That organ certainly just blew out a couply grannies of the church.

[@Juy3Playing]

69 likes

[@perwestermark8920]

@@mariusgustavus6522 It's very powerful. I have probably scared some neighbours with it. But it takes seriously good amp + loudspeakers to make it justice. There is lots of power in a big organ.

[@marklyford1788]

I've played a couple times on the Air Force Academy organ and I gotta say....hot dang there's nothing like pulling all the stops and cranking that airflow pedal 😂

[@isfet5149]

Yeah he was a rebel. His history is fascinating. He challenged musical norms of the day.

[@elisvideobazaar5299]

my favorite genre of metal: neoclassical my favorite musician: Cliff Burton my new favorite video: this one

[@depressedfrogpenis]

Cliff em all!

[@davidnoranavascues4489]

69 likes *tsch* noice

[@sgringo]

As if I didn't already follow enough musicians, now I have to go check out Cliff Burton. Damn you...

[@elisvideobazaar5299]

@@sgringo it's not too hard, he only got to produce 3 albums before he died

[@eyes4095]

@@sejn195 Master of B A S S

[@DJCosmicLatte]

I never knew I needed so badly to hear Toccata et Fuga on bass

[@108電子乙05方宇澤]

0:04 Prelude No. 1 in C Major 0:46 Toccata and Fugue in D Minor 1:23 Badinerie (BWV 1067) 1:56 Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major

[@Dietary1]

🔵🦞

[@kanis36]

Does your bass pop out for a smoke after you're done with it? Good lord

[@americafirst5760]

Charles, your are definitely one of the best bassists in the world and I always look forward to your videos! I have a feeling that your videos will get better and better as you gain more production experience. 🎸💪🏼

[@CharlesBerthoud]

Thanks so much!

[@i.aladdin]

Here here brutha

[@chrisrick8682]

For sure man

[@pyuuu5812]

And Davie504

[@americafirst5760]

@@pyuuu5812 Charles is a better tapper. Davie still my favorite bassist.

[@arturolimonez7470]

Tbh Bach always sounded metal when i used to study his work for piano class.

[@Mad-RCandHOBBY]

Malmsteen surely used Bach in his songs =)

[@johnnyplatis]

Μaybe because every metal musician who respects himself has to rip off Bach great time.

[@unnamed_boi]

I headbang to Fugue in C minor from the Well-Tempered Clavier Book 1. I mean, who wouldn't headbang to that?

[@madradrevolutionary9408]

@@unnamed_boi I headbang to the third movement of the violin concerto in Am

[@bachagain1685]

@@unnamed_boi do you mean the prelude? Don't get me wrong, the fugue's pretty fire, but the prelude more so imo.

[@kmc_rta]

- "If Bach were a metal bassist" I hope it sounds like Cliff Burton playing - I was right

[@whyshouldweevencare5597]

and if you play cliff burton on a piano/keyboard with organ sound it sounds A LOT like bach.

[@domibik]

@@whyshouldweevencare5597 I read somewhere that Cliff was a huge fan of classical music so that probably had a huge influence on him.

[@whyshouldweevencare5597]

@@domibik yeah, especially the baroque music, as ray burton once said in an interview.

[@DonnyZofChaos]

@@domibik He could be the main influence behind intros like Fight Fire with Fire, Battery, etc...

[@hatred9427]

@@domibik According to Ray Burton (Cliff's father). He loved Bach, he used to say "Bach is god!"

[@RC32Smiths01]

I really enjoy your classical approaches man! A sure tribute that really does justice, even in metal! Also that tone is so superb man

[@CharlesBerthoud]

Thank you!

[@RC32Smiths01]

@@CharlesBerthoud You are always welcome my man!

[@Ignis_66]

Charles if you did a whole album of the classics with your own interpretation on bass. I would definitely buy that 👌

[@kirkhunter146]

Me too

[@matthaus9408]

Best bass channel in youtube, cheers from brazil

[@emanuelehomer3]

The police is coming to your house, checkmate

[@mike_diz]

@@emanuelehomer3 Davie504 forever

[@emanuelehomer3]

@@mike_diz Davie per sempre

[@Hamuelin]

Beautiful. Some real Daniel Thrasher vibes.

[@LieutenantX023]

Ikr omg :D

[@DannieRay23]

that was why it felt familiar

[@WiardMusic]

Yess daddyo

[@LieutenantX023]

@@WiardMusic A TRUE Daniel Thrasher fan remembers that refrense

[@megacahh870]

^

[@sesclaytpoop8525]

1:00 - 1:23 one of the best musical sections in history

[@pibe1096]

Name ?

[@N7Sound]

@@pibe1096 Tocatta and Fugue in D minor - Bach

[@biplovegnyawali1952]

Bach: Taps those notes, thinks its fun This instructor guy: Immediately starts getting seizures

[@davekenney1874]

outstanding control of the instrument and such creativity. Bach would definitely love it.

[@simon_patterson]

The reveal at 2:51 was a real shock. I would never have guessed! 😁

[@arewhyinoh8595]

"I was over at Ludwigs and he was playing that ghastly music" Johann Bach died 20 years before Ludwig Beethoven was born Time traveler confirmed.

[@erickmonzon4]

You are wrong. Charles did A LOT of research to be sure everything was historically accurate. Nice try.

[@W7RSON]

@@erickmonzon4 Yeah, in fact, it was 100% historically accurate

[@hopelessviolin4690]

I thought there was a much bigger gap than that

[@gustavosantiago796]

The history is wrong, of course

[@popantermopan4099]

Yep, you are right. Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 - 1750) Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 - 1827)

[@malakaiischaotic]

YES I WAS HOPING TO HEAR TOCCATA AND FUGUE

[@bnt8999]

I'm a beginner pianist and I just finished the prelude a couple weeks ago! I'm also a highschool violist and am currently practicing and arrangement of the cello suite right now! Great playing man, keep it up!

[@robohippy]

My parents wanted me to learn classical music. If it had been presented this way, maybe it would have taken hold of me..... Good to see that you are having so much fun with it.

[@lilyofthevalley5586]

Oh my goodness, I love this bloke! So talented! I never knew a bass could sound so awesome!

[@Cole-uz4xi]

0:45 that bass tone almost made me cry. That is exactly the distorted tone I like. It's not thin and fuzzy, but it also refrains from getting overly raunchy and nasty. It's actually perfect!

[@hohesc-gangstah1012]

2:19 love the face of the teacher about the 'funky remix' xD

[@LittleBlueSubie]

Bumped into this randomly...I'm blown away. Charles, keep at it. You're amazing!

[@centrey5827]

i love you man, but your thumbnails do scare me a bit

[@skpince]

Fantastic arrangement. Fits the bass perfectly.

[@BigGiantHamster]

0:45 This gave me chills, amazing work.

[@miriamreinhardt8939]

That gorgeous distortion was an unexpected pleasant surprise! As always, well done!

[@segfault_000]

I don't even play bass but I watch every 🐻2d video as soon as it shows up on my feed. With as much obvious virtuosic musical ability as you have, you deserve all of the success that's been coming your way.

[@tzaswit]

Toccata and fugue is my favourite. Thank you Charles

[@digijohnny2501]

I've watched most of of tocatta and fugue metal covers, and I was so happy when I saw this video, instant like

[@jamesgrimsinger2713]

That funky groove was sick u really killed it Charles

[@marcleischen9140]

Jack black just gave you a shout out in his newest video

[@Sx-xy2zi]

Where I came from

[@eltonyescas5425]

@@Sx-xy2zi Same here bro.

[@TheIppus]

Tbf, Toccata and Fugue in D minor was already pretty freaking metal...

[@fredsucks902]

2:10 he switched to a 74 dollar glarry bass. This goes to show Expensive gear doesn’t magically make you good.

[@gingerrocks4]

I can't stop replaying this......thanks a lot

[@danipar7388]

Something that Toccata and Fugue and Pathetique sonata have in common is that Bach and Beethoven were young when they wrote each one respectively. It is cool to think that if they were born in this era they probably would be rock teenagers.

[@chanseschneider7555]

Dude, what IS that bass tone, sounds frickin insane

[@Reyshi411]

1:01 me when I hit my toe

[@fidovicinotturno328]

That's NUT face

[@piyushsharma3991]

@@fidovicinotturno328 aah you people are gross ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@tophypnosvirginiewinnie9475]

Love it love it love it 😍 Js bach is my favourite musician. And the way you play it is awsome 😁 Thanks

[@gsmith3755]

Guy with glasses and a tie is my favorite character

[@adrianruggiero973]

Excellent! Thanks from Argentina

[@duolingoowl7043]

Charles keepin us entertained during quarantine

[@lowkeyobsessedngl]

sending a lot of love from Jablinski. absolutely amazing work.

[@strafe5379]

What about "if Sibelius was a jazz bassist"

[@joakimleh795]

Johoo hyvä idea suomi kerpele

[@ssawws1898]

Jerry was a racecar driver

[@emiliogroppi2765]

Continue with other videos like that. It's very nice

[@srpilha]

Let's take this a step further. Mozart took "Ah vous dirai-je, maman" and did a set of variations on it. Fazil Say Took Mozart's _Rondo alla Turca_ and made _Alla Turca Jazz_ . Now it's time for Charles to present his take on these takes. And then he can play the Godowsky études because why the hell not, he clearly has the means to it. ;)

[@fallenphikl7192]

Thank you for highlighting your presence on spotify. I have now found you on there.

[@SolSlayer]

Do all 36 movements of the cello suites. Ez

[@AlexChklar]

For sure more classic remixes!! Love it!

[@hazel2996]

You should do this for Chopin

[@dr.chicken2016]

2:25: that’s Bach OR VICTOR WOOTEN? Nice transition!

[@kefkaZZZ]

I would love to hear you play the full original of each piece on bass. Especially the cello suite!!!!

[@andreasmuller4666]

Please, please, PLEASE more ... MOAAARRRRR of that. This is awesome.

[@benlove1573]

3:33 yes, that is the best stock photo of Rob Scallon out there.

[@tunzv7282]

Omfg, these classic sesions are outstanding!

[@BigGiantHamster]

Shoutout from Jack Black himself, nice man!

[@johnmastodon2842]

Such awesomeness with a BASS! Hope your work goes well. BASS ON!

[@avalerionbass]

Finally playing metal with distortion!!

[@silasdiniz]

Man, you're so talented. Congrats!

[@agungariwibowo6634]

hi charles, you have been shouted at JablinskiGames (Jack Black) youtube channel. nice to see yourself getting the appreciation you deserve. :)

[@chucularap]

This video is amazing! Keep Going dude, hello from Ecuador

[@manlypomeranian4261]

You make my ears feel kimochiiiii~

[@oresteszoupanos]

Charles! Awesome videos and awesome bass skills! To level up your narrative filmography, when one character is looking left to talk to the other, the other should be looking right when they respond. Keep up the awesome content!

[@MartianGopnik]

I heard a rumour somewhere that metal music is based off of a Bach fugue. So, Bach was perhaps not simply a bassist, but a one-man metal band. Because Bach was/is hard-core like that.

[@Tomatohater64]

Love it, love it, love it! We must have more of it and have it more often.

[@cariboucaribou8614]

I want to see you in a video call "IF MOZART WERE AN IDIOT" with 66Samus

[@dryjoints454]

could not help but think about soulless 5 great job!

[@wade-potato6200]

1:23 IS THAT THE MELODY FROM “BUS DRIVER - IMAGINARY PLACES”

[@andrewla9733]

Yep! ♥

[@JunkyardBashSteve]

Wow I never expected someone to call out that song

[@aristotlefromebay]

amazing, Bach would be proud

[@edrage8679]

Jack Black brought me here

[@borisvandruff7532]

The opening chorus to Cantata No. 26, “Ach wie flüchtig, ach wie nichtig” has the most EPIC bass line ever.

[@longtaincaos9924]

"What the hell is wrong with this godam country." That killed me. Thanks!

[@d3r4zz]

Marvelous as always, my dear Johann Sebastian

[@amiterez1356]

It's crazy to think that Davie Jumpstarted this man's career

[@nils9413]

Dude I love your new kind of edit and video ideas . Great job

[@msparkes1990]

Hey mate jack black just dod a shout out to you in his latest jablinski games video 😁😁👍👍

[@myfavoritesith]

This was AWESOME ! Nicely Done !

[@samafshar]

I don't know why but I like the observer guy.

[@nickcolbert9615]

Sam Afshar needed a glass of cognac that he could spit out. 😉

[@michaelnancyamsden7410]

This my favorite of all your vids. Am a baroque geek.

[@Stisse12]

BAM! Eat this 504!

[@aman-hl9re]

Davie504?

[@anthonymolina9111]

I've been waiting to hear badinerie from you Charles! Loved this!

[@disguy7949]

2:10 victor wooten wants to know your location

[@Mangles91Tv]

I really love these videos.... always enjoy charles' interpretations of songs and original solos

[@yuminchen4869]

1:01 when you ask your barber to cut your hair until your chin the barber: which chin?

[@IgnitedBrain20]

You're one of my favorite bassists. Cheers from Brazil my Dude!

[@LuisValo69]

Who else came here after seeing the video of Jack Black? haha 🤟🏻

[@Lasse3]

lately i've been down and depressed, but then i tried distrokid, now i feel A LOT better, thank you Distrokid!

[@akacopernicus5320]

The other purebred classical musician: Sinks in D minor...

[@smooothyyy]

ABSOLUTLY EPIC! please more classic metal !

[@sebastianmahecha6184]

I came from Davie Chanel >:v I expected something cool, and, it looks like that yeah, I found something good. I subscribed to your channel too.

[@ryanbenedict2754]

Check out his other videos dud! He is a real PRO

[@matthewthomas1704]

Awesome! Love the metal playing and love your videos! Keep em coming man!

[@mamoopy]

At 1:23 I swear there is a rap song with that melody but I can't for the life of me remember what it is. Anyone know? Edit: Busdriver - Imaginary Places

[@noney81]

Was thinking that too, tony hawk's underground flashbacks

[@BallisticAero]

I have thoroughly enjoyed watching you become more and more of a YT'er, and I'm happy to see how much renown you're getting for your talent. Keep it up Charles *beeeep*

[@Paul-gf6kp]

The teacher Metal: Anger Classical: Happiness Funk: Confusion

[@scustoms5166]

Ohhh, Man... This is amazing! You killing me! 😊😊😊

[@macsh6434]

Jack Black brought me here. 👍

[@pizzamon795]

You are a master of your craft sir. You don't have to be good at everything to do well in life, but if you can just be the best at one thing you can do well.