If TOXIC Was The HARDEST Song In The World

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Original Song: Toxic by Britney Spears
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[@GuitarsRockForever]

This man is super human for bass. It is a surprise he only practices 40 hours a day.

[@ThetaSimpson]

Man, and if only he kept up with his old practice regime of practicing 2 minutes per second.

[@StuckInTheDigitalRealm]

​@@ThetaSimpsonI thought he did an hour a picosecond!

[@aniken6877]

How do you practice 40 hours a day.

[@floober_dooberious]

@@aniken6877nobody tell him

[@Gmnar-3030]

🙂👍

[@mikeymegamega]

NGL this song was always a banger - Including this video!

[@counterfit5]

There's a recording of the songwriter doing a demo of it. It only proves your point even more

[@gordonchristophertubo3164]

The music vid was definitely a banger as well. Felt nervous watching it when I was a kid

[@ant2312]

@@counterfit5 Cathy Dennis, she was a bigger star than Madonna at one point in the 90's

[@cheese3996]

Ey, it's you, you make good drawing tutorials!

[@oscarkez]

It's always mind-boggling how clean Charles plays. You can hear every note crystal clear no matter how fast he plays whether tapping or slapping. Keep it up, Charles!

[@marjet]

And it STILL sounds deliciously DIRTY too.

[@Ubotit_Unaymit]

I always bust out the headphones!

[@kylelambert8322]

He has some clips from live shows hidden here and there... It's still VERY clean.

[@mountaindont34ify]

Well on top of being an excellent player he has literally a perfect bass that's made in Germany that are hand made and therefore the best materials are used and the neck and fret jobs is absolutely masterful. The action is insanely low without any fret buzz and the pick up spacing id perfect the bridge is perfect the tuners are perfect. The neck is thin as absolute fuck. It's literally a perfect bass. Way better than a piece of shit Fodera. Also Charles has some decent sized hands unlike Victor wooten. Ever notice how Victor's playing is dirty and not very clear like Charles almost like he's missing alot of notes espesh when playing fast.. thats partly due to his tiny ass hands. I shook the man's hand once and I was baffled. It honestly gave me hope in life to carry on playing bass lol. Thanks for reading all this but.. the ultimately number one main reason Charles sounds so good and clear is because he's a certified pro and God tier. 100 million hours play time

[@louskunt9798]

Slap bass!

[@NedJeffery]

Without any hint of irony, that original track by Britney Spears is an outstanding banger.

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

Yea, I'm mostly a prog/neo-classical/fusion guitarist, and I really liked that song as soon as it came out.

[@DereBear]

A chorus of chromatically descending dominant chords? How can it not

[@JoshuaMartinez-ml5hl]

Yeah dude, came on randomly at work on the radio one day: I thought some crazy new song came out. Turned out I was just 20 years late on hearing it

[@lasarousi]

I used to say toxic was my guilty pleasure but no, it's just my pleasure.

[@echtvergoldet]

most of her songs are garbage.... this is just a straight banger! in my rotation

[@SniffyTugBoat]

aboslutely incredible, never knew Toxic needed more funk but then again, lots of things need more funk

[@CharlesBerthoud]

You can never have too much funk 😎

[@gabrielmeth4844]

@@CharlesBerthoud Toxic was her most technical song, I think.

[@VIEWITIS]

0.75X for deeeeeeeeeeeep funk

[@AMSQUIRELALONDE]

Toxic was written by Prince, so it has funk built into it already

[@dmitrybaturov8609]

@@CharlesBerthoud always knew that the author of this song, so badass. But now, it will go down in history.

[@Scythe42]

I play bass for over 30 years, but Charles' technical abilities are on a whole different level.

[@jamesha175]

i have played serious guitar for over 40 years and i can't touch Charles

[@YOURTECHFRIEND]

Remember he 'practices 40 hours a day' 😄

[@_SamC_]

Hey man don’t feel too bad this man definitely uses a time turner to get to all his practises

[@nickieBurke]

I don't play guitar at all and I can't come close.

[@elpapuxDDReal]

I've been playing bass for 1 years and honestly ill probably get to his lvl when im 150 years old 💀

[@miguel_H.C]

I listened to this without earphones and even my mum started singing it in the living room, definetly one of your best reimaginations ever!!

[@marc-etiennemercier6584]

lol really. she must not be that old

[@yukononun]

@@marc-etiennemercier6584 Why? Older people can have taste.

[@johnreeser427]

My name is mud is the hardest song in the universe?

[@buddielol]

​@@johnreeser427hi mud is the hardest song in the universe?

[@allanclassified4893]

It's so cool seeing your progression after playing all over the world and various bands to being able to get your message out that BASS can be not just a lead instrument but an entire ensemble. Started watching since the Davie504 battle and things just kept snowballing from there. Keep it up your content somehow keeps getting better!

[@cravarc]

I actually started with Charles and was introduced to Davie504 because of the battle! :)

[@00jp11]

There are also drums in this video, 'cause percussion is a must-have and Bass and Drums together are like 🤝.

[@harrycrosswell2844]

That actually sounded like the song whilst also being insanely complicated. This is up there with stayin' alive. Brilliant 👌

[@leometal123]

This is one of the most complicated Spears' song... I've been trying to convince my band to play this for years lol

[@ykizak1212]

I have never thought listening to bass guitar would be such a pleasure. That was until I came by this channel of course. Its impossible not to be impressed with the way you play.

[@WTHFX]

That chorus riff is, no lie, the dopest stuff you've ever written.

[@WishMount]

0:51 - 1:02 I don’t know how you managed to keep the lead melody going on top of all that bass backing- what the flip dude

[@weastkorea]

Never thought I'd be this hyped about hearing Britney Spears again in 2022, but here we are with another crazy performance by Charles.

[@CharlesBerthoud]

That's the power of BASS 😎

[@coreyc47]

Britney is Awsome! Her songs are very complex. Just listen to some of the instruments & all that is going on. Pretty amazing really!

[@evidently4772]

@@CharlesBerthoud oops, you did it again.

[@ProfessorDeezNutz]

crazy? He still has his hair :P

[@yukononun]

@@ProfessorDeezNutz So does she. That was years ago

[@jazzcat969]

Best bass player the world has ever seen, period. Yes I'm counting in the legends such as Victor Wooten, Marcus Miller, Les Claypool etc.

[@YOURTECHFRIEND]

I'm begining to second that. Only little thing I got, as a composer, is his choice of progression chords here and there. There are some missed opportunities, but then again he grabs some other intriging solutions the very next second. So I'm not gonna complain... Funk on!! Bravo 😎🎸🤘

[@GODHATESADOPTION]

He has the sensability and aesthetic. His phrasing choices and amazing technique. He is the top bassist right now for me.

[@AustinCTX]

He's not portraying him self as the best I think that's the problem. It's to much of a skit behind the playing. I'm literally blown away an ill agree he's the best

[@dudewithguitar07]

i agree

[@chancecherry6055]

What abt Ryan Martinie

[@Bassoid]

I was expecting nothing but the best and I was still left saying "wow". This sounds incredibly awesome ! Amazing work !

[@satarupachaudhuri9066]

You know there's something magical about this when even your mom vibes to Toxic on a bass

[@lkg5775]

Moms are cooler than you know!

[@Eden__1964]

I’m sorry for breathing the same air as you

[@cosmic3077]

dude you can’t just make me burst into laughter like that in public 😂

[@davidwright5595]

Lmgdao 😂

[@Vinson351]

As far as I’m concerned you are one of, if not the best bass player in the world. I love watching your videos.

[@JasonLuther1]

The first chorus @0:52 is so good! Well done Charles

[@Accal1a]

Absolutely fantastic as always.

[@aliesaur8968]

That was electric. Definitely my favorite cover of one of my favorite songs of all time

[@how_to_pilot]

THIS IS RIDICULOUS!!! Just when I thought "Boy, how is this man gonna impress people even more?!" Here you go slapping the SH1T out of a Britney Spears Song... And you make it look so effortless and smooth it's not even funny 🤣🤣 Please keep on doing what you're doing! You're skill level is surreal!

[@TroublesomeOwl]

I really need to know how much of this is composed and practiced and how much is just improvised around the general melody? Amazing as always charles!

[@Batmans_Pet_Goldfish]

The shredding and tapping is insane. Well done you very skilled man.

[@rustyspigot1876]

Always psyched to see another offering from Charles. MFer just keeps getting better.

[@Iconoplastt]

Charles covers (VIRTUALLY ANYTHING) and making it epic is pretty much a given. Amazing stuff and chops my man, keep being phenomenal!

[@40over86]

It never ceases to amaze me how you make the most impossible stuff look like it should be easy. It's just freakin' awesome.

[@LocrianDorian]

That's how it looks when anyone plays something they can play. Being able to perform something means being able to play it easily. If it looks like he's struggling then he hasn't practiced enough. This is true for any level of play.

[@lanceskopik2928]

And you make me never want to play again lol

[@briane.paulson]

Excellent pitch recovery at 1:16

[@thingswelike]

1:35 fantastic hip swaying in this segment!

[@SunnyJCR]

Absolutely phenomenal. I love your ability to make complicated arrangements without losing the melody behind a wall of notes. Honestly one of my favourite artists ever.

[@rayzone_0092]

That was so complex yet so masterfully done!! Wish I had a fraction of Charles’ mind blowing musical ingenuity he’s incredible !!

[@CrisKeye]

The part at like 0:45 would be so good as like a battle theme for a video game

[@drot13]

Toxic is a good song, but this version is on another level. Great as allways, Charles, thank you.

[@Zedandlev]

The scratches near the neck from slapping are so sick. Really shows dedication

[@robertholbert3564]

Charles is one of the most talented bass players I’ve ever heard. And I’ve heard a lot including Stanley Clark.

[@EarlOfMaladyCrescent]

Absolutely incredible! You are SOOOOO talented! One thing that's really special about this song is the mode used. It's in Dorian #4, which is the 4th mode of harmonic minor.

[@bryanrulz3904]

THIS. IS. EPIC. Nicely done bro! Love it.

[@michel0dy]

Toxic is a great music with so many different amazing versions, remixes covers and mashups out there And yet Charles took it and really owned it! Never ceases to impress!

[@OtporVorogam]

Просто улёт! Чисто, очень легко, красиво сыграно. Браво!👍👍👍

[@cristobalcarrillo3790]

I always watch your videos with my son (10 month old) and je loves them! You rock ! Thank you for your content, it is awesome. Cheers from Chile!

[@NastyMick]

Your wig collection is gonna be a sight to behold after this is all said and done.

[@chance9979]

I just ♥ the production quality every time. Great editing and camera swaps. Fun to watch, even though I know nothing about bass.

[@jannetoropainen9865]

Great Job Charles. Keep in mind that ur awesome

[@CharlesBerthoud]

Kiitos!

[@jannetoropainen9865]

@@CharlesBerthoud oho en tiennyt että puhut myös suomea :D

[@CharlesBerthoud]

@@jannetoropainen9865 vähään 😬

[@mrsilk309]

Charles... HOW DO YOU KEEP RAISING THE BAR???!!! Honestly, you are on par, if not more talented than some of the greats. Your affinity and dedication is beyond commendable. Thanks for sharing your talent with us.

[@5upertnt_ng73]

0:34 Hold on let me just ascend real quick, don't mind me

[@bassinitmac1T]

This dude is one of the best of his Era! Everytime I her him I wanna get better! Thanks for the push to get better!!!

[@Fantastical_Rin]

This is definitely the most awesome way to cover this song I have seen, epic!

[@CharlesBerthoud]

Thanks!

[@sickooste6805]

1:44 halfing the tempo for a while was sick!

[@spacejammer1991]

Saw the short with this song in it, immediately came here lol

[@FinleyLava]

Thanks so much! I am workokg through the night, loosind my mind ober stupid rendering problems with my computer and this video lifted my mood so much!

[@Deejqt]

1:00 is soooooo sick

[@drewpitcher229]

I stopped playing for around a year on my bass, after my split and adulting kicked in. But your channel has inspired me to go back. No where near as skilled, but man your epic keep going!

[@Keith1337]

So I'm gonna go ahead and request you do this for every single song ever now.

[@Nekonix36]

I really love how this shows high technical complexity, but you maintain the groove so that it's still fun to listen and bob your head to.

[@groovydjs]

I've got a 33 fret Greg Curbow bass that I'm sure you would really have a blast on.

[@MuteBassist]

Honestly, I havent been motivated enough lately to play Bass but seeing your videos help me get back my motivation and keep going! Thank you, Charles!

[@grantpritchard7492]

I always knew your skills indicated you're from another planet. Now the fact you say you practiced 40 hours a day confirms it!

[@DMDvideo10]

That one flurry of notes where your fingers were walking over each other was f'n madd!

[@markread6233]

As always a brilliant and unbelievable version of a well known song. You truly put such a great spin on things but hardly surprising if you practice 40 hours a day lol 😂. Well done

[@beanray1383]

How can you practice 40 hours a day when there isn't even 40 hours in a day but 24 hours 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♀️

[@klschofield71]

THIS is why your MJ/BS poll was such a hard decision, thanks for finding a way to make it work. You're my Bass hero.

[@Laytar]

This is a very funny video! Your playing is always awesome. ✨

[@tiagofasons]

Your right hand and fingers must love when you use a pick. It's like a treat they sometimes get, but very rarely

[@richardharrold9736]

Notification squad! So early it still says "no views"...

[@evilpompom]

That was amazing! Love the sound of the e-bow on the fretless, so good 👌

[@Filip13245]

First

[@lasarousi]

Immediately going into my playlist and favorites.

[@euclid9492]

That combination of ebow+fretless really worked to get a singing quality for the vocal lines that stood out from the rest of the playing. Very tasteful!

[@wanptech]

i quit playing any instrument looking at charlse's level of playing his bass . human at its finest skill of his passion doing something he deeply love . any1 can make their own version of any covered song but this one is fire af mindblown my mind bow down

[@ProtoPropski]

Yeah, I had always dreamed of playing Bass, but after seeing him, I just don't think I'd ever be able to get to this level ... not without practicing 10 hours a day for 30+ years straight, and even then that still might not be enough.

[@RaMimi-lh9pw]

This is so amazing.... AND i love thie Fretless Steel Bass, it sounds insane!!!

[@ideiasboas]

I suspect that this wig is an alien artifact tha make he play in this alucinating way. Ferocious. Fantastic.

[@1okanaganguy]

Putting the ad at the end of your piece... Pure Class. You, sir, are the edge.

[@oliversmith1981]

i cant belive how amazing charles is. like it sounded like a whole band... but its just ONE DUDE!!!

[@spacedaddy5517]

I am paying attention to your right hand technique. It's very relaxed and now you are starting this Louis Johnson like thunder slapping technique. This is the most original technique since Davie released his Holy Slap album, I am impressed.

[@robertwellsrawbass1249]

A super Saiyan 3 Charles Berthoud Bass solo...YES PLEASE

[@paramourcat]

Those slap choruses are ridiculous. Nice uses of the steel fretless too

[@jonathonshaw6688]

God it's fun experiencing you absolutely annihilate a great cover. Hearing the familiar but with your added expression is a fucking delight.

[@jagarsolon7137]

On top of a satisfying sick bass playing, I can also enjoy an equally satisfyingly sick drum rendition as well. Needed to listen up to the umpteenth time, with the neighbors- whether the like it or not.

[@MichaelKirbyMusic86]

Amazing how you utilized the fretless on here, nice

[@MichaelKirbyMusic86]

Hell, everything is amazing lol

[@donbelikat]

0:50 is the best part, the solo is so good

[@momoz7203]

SKOL,CHEERS, CONGRATULATIONS 🎉🎉🎉 I'VE Been Playing Rock Bass For 45 years and I Have RESPECT For Your Respect To The original Song While adding Your Own Accoutrements

[@TheSentinel86]

I'm loving your versions of classic songs and cheesy pop hits! Another song I think you'd do a stellar rendition of, if already not done or requested, is Black Velvet, by Alannah Myles! A great bass line and I'm sure you could work wonders with the southern melody and guitar work 🤌

[@malcanvintage5809]

carlo your creativity has no limits

[@_wa_ka_]

Omg!! So cool!! I liked your "Barbiegirl" a lot that was one of my favorite, and now this "Toxic" is my most favorite!!

[@schmookalooka2895]

I love just typing 'Toxic Bass' and this is the first video. The chorus is absolutely insane by the way

[@socialsigh]

Charles might be the only KZbinr who truly earns my attention for both the entertainment value and his sponsors.

[@phill93]

He make a complete and well rounded song with only bass! SLAP THIS GUY! LEGEND!

[@MrBryanGatwood]

Would love to see how you get your tone and mix it. Superb sounding on every device I listened you on!

[@TheTrueNyxa]

Please PLEASE put this on your Spotify I want it on my playlistttt

[@HyBr1dRaNg3r]

1:26ish.. Probably the only way to “fix” the tone would be to use a pitch shifter so you could slide down a bit..Gets a bit tinny(ofc because of the bass being fret less so I guess it’s a trade off🤔) Just got into Primus in the last 2 months or so and picked my bass up for the first time in over a decade😂Still prefer guitar, maybe going to try a bit of slap🤔

[@ShuKatashSam]

Dig the Ebowing and the mix of that sick metal fretless 6 and the old 4 stringer. Nice mix of the parts.

[@tom5241]

happened upon you on a stupid "meme's" site and had to immediately search you out. Wow, friggin phenomenal. Immediately searched for charles berthoud tour and sad to see nothing. Holy crap man. I really hope you get on the road cause you blew me away and would love to see you live

[@malphadour]

Fuck me - that has got to be the hardest base line I've ever seen - even by Charles standards that was something else.

[@blue---monday]

we all LOVE toxic by brtiney spesrs

[@marian9445]

I’d love to know what your signal chain looks like. The tone is so incredibly even and buttery, upfront and yet deep. Great playing, what an inspiration.

[@bitterrsweet1616]

despite the large amounts of technique involved, it sounds so clean and like it belongs. sometimes it's hard to make everything mesh, but not for charles!

[@2t0y]

Dude you’re gonna end up as one of the greatest bassists to ever live if you keep at it. Your skills are amazing

[@maddytwiggy9928]

It's to hard to surprise me after much videos from Charles, but 0:50 F*CKING MIND-BLOWING!

[@pinkunousagi9204]

I'm often impressed by this level of bass. But this time, the slap level is just legendary^^

[@durango8882]

So I listen to lots of music on KZbin and their algorithm sends me a GREAT one. And I sure am glad too. I’m hooked on your playing and fun stuff. ✌🏻

[@zimgaming1397]

That was sick man. You never cease to amaze me charles. Well done