Playing METAL bass in the lowest possible tuning sounds HEAVY

[@HogGaming9000]

this man can literally write bangers in every genre

[@timbow1356]

He's vastly overqualified but needs to cover at least ONE Grateful Dead song 🧐

[@mezz_bass]

And he does this every week

[@kacper531]

not sure about the more simplistic genres, like punk, grunge or sludge metal to name a few this man is too advanced for simplicity

[@benjaminkirkup7701]

Sausages?

[@shrewsbrewery183]

At this point I'm not convinced he's a man, likely a government conspiracy to splice human DNA with bass. It's the only plausible explanation

[@Roman-ht7rx]

I admire how your channel keeps being about music and not steering towards memes and laughs, and still is entertaining as hell.

[@stevensonjr]

that'a why I left Davie (who brought me here) long time ago !

[@Cat66-p6q]

@@stevensonjr no lie, but i seriously think charles is better than davie . the guy is massively flexible

[@groggers]

@@stevensonjr unfortunately me too... davie got a bit too carried away

[@pjotrvangriensven]

I don’t mind Davie himself or his videos for that matter (he’s definitely a great bassist too), but his fanbase is a bit annoying imo

[@alastorcorvus]

Well, he did have a meme phase, mainly when collaborating with Davie504, but yeah I'm glad Charles found his own style.

[@lashlarue7924]

I am 100% interested in an entire album of nothing but Charles doing crazy prog-metal solo bass stuff. Every time I come back and watch Charles he's outdone himself again!

[@jamcam9]

I would want to see two things on the album: an actual drummer, and interlude tracks between songs that are just the music teacher character.

[@ukoid]

Yes please.

[@discorddoge304]

@@jamcam9 oh hell yea

[@belanagy5595]

An he's such a natural, down to earth person, and have a great sense of humor

[@SpiritofPoison]

listen to even brewers “Alone”

[@harleysheldon8614]

Proggy, djenty, and actually metal as hell. This is absolutely fantastic. That little solo section towards the end is *chef's kiss*

[@FizzyK-45]

Combining Heavy DJENT riffs and masterful tapping notes, now That's what I call a *MASTERPIECE!*

[@reneebear3641]

The Omnific

[@tehllama42]

@@reneebear3641 That name works... I just want Charles to make more of this, and that theme works

[@reneebear3641]

@@tehllama42 No look it up

[@reneebear3641]

@@tehllama42 it’s a band of three bassists that play basically what you described

[@anderzzzzz]

If Meshuggah and Ayreon met...

[@TeaBroski]

Charles is the only person who could challenge the devil to a Bass Off and win

[@teevee1782]

johnny???

[@TheHobatron]

The Devil Went Down to Berthoud

[@OwlCatStudios]

The problem is the devil plays guitar and just thinks that means he can play bass...

[@futuza]

I mean the devil's a fiddle player, so I can understand why he'd lose in a face off.

[@skaldlouiscyphre2453]

I saw Les Claypool do this, it was a documentary.

[@GuiAntonioli]

After that initial riff, I want to see a collab between you and Tosin Abasi.

[@CharlesBerthoud]

That would be fun!!

[@jxorz6013]

Or at least a "When Animals As Leaders Only Gives You 1 Minute to Audition" video. Would be stoked to see a collab.

[@virtuaplayer7234]

He is the missing bass player of AAL

[@micahgreer7748]

Thank you guys for introducing me to AAL! I didn’t even know 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@jxorz6013]

@@micahgreer7748 It's a great feeling, finding something new and excellent. Like our boy Charles here, or AAL. Plini, Mestis, Arch Echo, and Wide Eyes are easy recommendations if you want to explore more instrumental metal.

[@robotonwheels2551]

That first riff is such a monster, i love that kind of stuff

[@futuresequence.]

You write amazing metal. I bet alot of us fans are metalheads at heart so please do more!

[@TheDiamondBladeHD]

this man can play in the style of ichika, polyphia and animals as leaders effortlessly, while always being himself at the same time

[@appleeaterentertainment197]

Classical music at it's finest

[@AwfulWeather5684]

There’s not enough bass driven metal bands, we need more

[@supersayen0679]

I love this channel. The pure variety found in the music makes it so that I can't get bored of the content. Awesome one, once more!

[@TLguitar]

Your profile picture tells me you have a fine taste in music.

[@bakedandsteaked]

I'm also here to voice my appreciation for Haken

[@hereticminiatures2555]

That single string riff in the middle had a very epic Dream Theater vibe. Well done! 🤘🏻

[@Will-lh4lh]

Sounds as prog and chunky as Animals as Leaders. Perfect combo, great work here👌

[@Myriam-nk2fw]

That could 100% be an animals as leaders riff

[@AngryDoodlebob]

That was my comment almost exactly!

[@michaelgoodrich5309]

💯

[@Josh-ov2js]

Great minds think alike. He could slap his way into that lineup

[@Josh-ov2js]

Great minds think alike. He could slap his way into that lineup

[@Metalbass10000]

Still love EMG pickups. Nicely done on this one! Currently building a bass with a 35DC and a 35TW for really versatile bass that will go from single coil and jazz tones to aggressive metal tones.

[@portgasdace3295]

the genre that can stop this man's inspiration is yet to be created

[@clouds7705]

midwest emo can kill anyones musical will

[@PixelAtionGuitar]

​@@clouds7705yeah, I'm a general lover of emo and midwest emo just has no fun to it

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

What the actual hell is "midwest emo" ?

[@clouds7705]

@@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power awful music is what it is

[@clouds7705]

@@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power literal trash

[@enhasa5653]

Bro...I don't even know what to say. The things you write and play are just unparalleled levels of cool and astonishing. Keep it up, Charles. We need this more than you know.

[@darrenrettburg1473]

Love the old classical character playing this one. 🤣

[@CharlesBerthoud]

It felt like it needed his crazy vibes 🤣

[@Lloocii]

This guy reminding me of First Fragments bassist. Being that good, and doing what you do across all these genres and styles is mindblowing every time.

[@iBoss818]

This is probably on the top 3 djentiest riffs I've heard in my life. You'd usually expect a guitarist to write djent riffs, but Charles is once again proving bassists aren't the slacks guitarists think they are. Charles never ceases to amaze me.

[@SL9Phoenix]

that low tuned metal slapping to melodic tapping transition was awesome

[@njr386]

that needs to be a full song. shit slaps hard

[@ViktorSarge]

I'm so happy you are fleshing the tracks out with full instrumentation these days. Epic track that any band would be lucky to have written.

[@albertmiller3082]

It isn’t just that you make doing this stuff look easy - you do, of course, somehow - it’s that you look like you’re having more fun doing it than should be legal anywhere on this planet. While you perform. Bringing the flawless technique is one thing. Inspired composition is yet another. But presenting it with a sly twinkle in your eye makes it special. For me, anyway.

[@garrettmills8127]

Used to hate metal but it’s slowly become my favourite genre over the heard

[@bencooper6983]

This is absolutely insane I wasn't expecting the madness right from the get go 😂. I love it when you play metal!

[@aidanimationmanyaaxeleeve8942]

It sounds like a boss battle theme, especially at 1:20

[@NOVICEEDM]

I think I've figured out why your music sounds so much more complicated than everything else... It's not only your flawless play style in these tracks you make, but it's the Japanese style chrord progressions that you incorporate into everything you write. Anime-esque. Good stuff.

[@davidhall8114]

the playing is outstanding, the note choices are stellar.

[@chunk567]

Wow this is seriously amazing I'm so glad you are getting the subscribers, and recognition you deserve. Best bass player in the world in my opinion. Keep up the good work!!!

[@eddiejansen3918]

Good lord.. That was absolutely incredible. Some of my favorite work of yours. Great piece, let alone a random video!

[@christophermason5811]

Love it man I’m a jazz musician but a metal head at Heart so this spoke to me. 🤘🏽

[@michaelpaulos420]

Incredible! Absolutely off the hook!! Thanks for another great video Charles. I think you're one of the biggest reasons I even watch KZbin. I hope to see you here on the West Coast in the US next time you come

[@JonhGuysYT]

bro i know clearly this is hard to play but now writing something like this is something completely beyond comprehension. Thank you for giving me such mind-blowing experiences Charles! It really inspires me to keep learning more about the bass.

[@NorthLoftier]

I'm speechless, I've always looked for this. This is the potential of bass. Bass rocks, and it's especially evident in songs like Breed, Sabotage, and Bulls on Parade, Dragula...

[@thegnarlyvagabond]

You really inspire me to work on my guitar playing! You're like the embodiment of technique not being in the way of feeling! What a bass hero!

[@СергейПенкин-ж5л]

Gave me kind of Animals as Leaders kinda vibe. Great piece of work by the way! Nice transitions)

[@martindeligny4156]

What a DJENT banger ! Keep goin' whith those

[@ojedi72]

omg we need many albums of this

[@J4K3exe]

Drop G# is such a good tuning. The contortionist and hath are probably my favorite bands that write some songs in that tuning

[@Hels_vessel]

G# is an amazing tuning, but once you go lower than G, there's no going back...

[@corentinfauquet4555]

The first few seconds sound like an Animals as Leaders riff, then Mozart comes in, then Knights of Cynodia, back to Animals as Leaders, plus a bit of Polyphia... À track to make Shazam become mad! So much amazingness in oly two minutes

[@johndisoto3782]

Wow!! Incredible, how does Charles manage to create an original banger every time. Like how is he so good in many rhythmic and stylistic varieties. His harmonics are insane, his talent is that of a virtuoso. If I were to choose top 100 best bassist of all time I’d choose Charles to be up in that list. Good day to you sir!

[@henkka_]

Imagine how awesome Symphony X:s Sea of Lies would sound with bass like this. Especially the guitar solo... mind blowing stuff

[@mmmmsoup1964]

Splendid.

[@forthebirds4]

I keep coming back to this one it's so good. It'd be awesome if you've incorporated this song into your upcoming shows with the band!

[@jordancoleman2693]

Everyone’s like he can make a banger in any genre. I see it as a complete understanding of music theory.

[@drew64rush82]

Dude I just can’t get over how good you are…god if I could turn back time and give some of this a try but years of construction has basically destroyed my hands.. I can play but it’s all pretty basic stuff.. but watching you is a huge uplift.. thank you for all the hard work.. hope all is well…

[@harrycrosswell2844]

More juxtaposed metal music with classical aesthetic please. Also, what an absolute banger!

[@ExiLeZH]

Charles, how dare you? Those riffs you played are disgusting and crushing. Those solos were sick and nasty and I just wanted to bang my head against a wall!

[@CoolPapaJMagik]

I’m not a metal fan at all but I’ll listen to anything Charles puts out

[@karililjendal]

We did not deserve that beautiful melodic tapping part that somehow fit the HEAVY theme! I guess I'll keep waiting for you to finally outdo yourself. Might take a looooong time

[@Fluxbyte141]

you seriously gotta create an album containing every genre you can think of, it would be legendary!

[@lordwall]

Sounded like it came off a liquid tension experiment album. But you are the entire band. Well done

[@klontjespap]

sure as shit has those dream theater vibes to it, but far more djent/metalcore ish on the dirt lol

[@charlescurtis232]

Your bass is beyond beautiful. And so is your playing 🎉

[@CharlesBerthoud]

Thanks!

[@zentai5076]

im here for that magnificent hair e

[@erick7389]

I feel lucky to see your channel, so fantastic in how you play bass.

[@ismaill_l]

cant believe bethoven plays djent

[@CharlesBerthoud]

He definitely would if he were still around 🤣

[@kenbahr7235]

you might just be the best bass player on KZbin today. Definitely my number 1.

[@LeChatpo]

I wish I had only 10% of your talent 😅 Nice job !!!!

[@craggerrs]

put in 10% of the work then

[@michellem4287]

Possibly the best bassist ever!

[@feeldrum1]

멋진 연주, 최고입니다~^^

[@system1170]

I love your playing because it is exactly what I is going on in my bass head.

[@DannoDemo]

Oh my goodness! Those strings were so loose! But the tone? *mwuah* chefs kiss.

[@reyuhcs64]

You never cease to amaze dude. I formally request a full album of this right here PLEEEEEASE! Well done!

[@tonynussbaum]

Just couldn't resist the urge to do all "do-dilly-do" in the middle there could ya?

[@themandolinmaniac]

Fabulous! You are the best youtuber! Thanks for all the incredible musical entertainment.

[@DeimosPlayz]

Who can you possibly look up to as a bassist because you sir, are god tier. I’ve never seen anything like it on a bass.

[@pjeffreypwong]

The whole piece is fire. But 0:32 is one of the best damn thing I’ve heard in my life, especially in between those sick low heavy tones

[@dmeemd7787]

This just got better and better and better and better and better!

[@robbybrodie8143]

The solo bass intro is lowkey awesome (IMO the best part)

[@nikkmorse]

Just incredible Charles 🤘🏼😈🤘🏼

[@davesiddons8921]

Would really like to hear more stuff like this, some seriously excellent playing

[@clumsydrummer7914]

I demand a whole album of this. PLEASE

[@qikqbn77]

The wig and intro with the tea into immediate head banging got a big laugh out of me. Amazing as usual!

[@thewashateriawandererzayne4376]

Dude this needs to be on Spotify it’s an absolute banger

[@Kietr]

Hey Charles i want to thank you, you are my favorite bassist, next to cllif and necrobutcher, but you are the one that inspired me to play bass by myself, i am still learnig but i want to play like you

[@Suicynic]

Incredible composition and playing!

[@bacongl]

Wow man, I want a whole album of this. That Schecter is sounding amazing.

[@zacharymicah]

If Tosin ever needed a bassist in Animals As Leaders, Charles would be an obvious choice!

[@WikLos]

Man. I love guitars, not at all fan of bass, but I absolutely love all of Your videos. I can watch and listen all day long.

[@diogo-lara]

Man, you're a monster playing, simply awesome!!!

[@clavis9029]

lol, nice, that's a good mashup of Meshuggah + Dream Theater + the iconic Charles tapping in there. That's totally something like that you need to play on the next Shred colab man!!! That was Heavy AF but still melodic and totally surprising tempo-wise as it should be. Spiffing indeed.

[@JeffSanchez19]

You're on the next level, Charles. Your own league.

[@ramblome]

Charles that was f'n sick! What I wouldn't give for an expanded 5 minute version! \m/

[@thedanyesful]

Wow. Of all your videos, I think I enjoyed this one the most.

[@Myriam-nk2fw]

That riff is actually sick af

[@larbremord]

That's insanely good Winston! Insanely good

[@dominickpabon3094]

This sounds just like nuclear power trio! I dig it!

[@vashusan1984]

So freaking good. Keep it coming Charles!

[@aoi_bleu]

0:30 - 0:56 I really enjoy these kind of sections that you compose

[@Draken0023]

I’m curious to see what the behind-the-scenes look like. Watching you write, play, and record these amazing pieces would be really cool 🤘

[@Draken0023]

@Charles_berthoud3249 👈🤡

[@mattfreeman5716]

I would really listen to an entire album of Charles doing this genre on repeat. Forever! Please make my dream come true Charles 🙏

[@Egregore-33]

That was amazing. Keep exploring the heavy stuff!

[@PhellFreitas]

That video got me into a Protest The Hero vibe! Loved it!

[@GregariousAntithesis]

Really love the melodic portion, beautiful bass.

[@zimgaming1397]

That tapping section always makes me goosebooms

[@jayeggett8110]

Fkn epic! You always turn out such awesome content and music.. Thank you!!

[@mikeg3439]

lol you out-Myung'd John Myung with that one. J/K Myung's writing is pure him, but I do love that you kind of hang in the melodic zone he does with that.

[@bakkdavidlaszlo]

With these chops, writing skills, and on-stage experience, I wonder, I honestly wonder, why haven’t you got hired by big acts? You are mindblowing

[@FOFballer]

He doesn't need them.

[@RildersonFull]

Best metal song I've heard this year. There will be no better this year! hit the hammer!!!!!