Metallica ORION - Ten Levels Of Difficulty (Solo Bass Cover)

[@CharlesBerthoud]

Level 11: Bass Solo Take One

[@PeterJamesVillegas]

I'm beggining to feel like a TAPP God, TAPP GOD!

[@AUBCodeII]

Level 504: slapp every note

[@JJMM33]

CharlesBerthoud Do I smell Anesthesia: Pulling Teeth???

[@Mario-G-Man]

Wow Charles!! You're freaking amazing!! I grew up listening to Metallica and I want to say/comment that what you've done in nothing short but brilliant 😉. Keep doing what you're doing brother. I loved it!

[@ummmmmmmmmmmnmmmm]

YES!YES!YES!YES!

[@codyge18]

Somewhere Cliff is like "I told those guys I should have played all those parts"

[@DonLee-pv2kq]

Can't take all the credit as the guitarist, even though playing bass like a symphony was just a natural flow for Clifford Burton.

[@codyge18]

@@DonLee-pv2kq when they were writing MOP, Kirk's solo thats ends with Cliffs solo was originally written by Kirk or Cliff (i cant remember the full story currently), Cliff tried to convince them that he should play it all on bass and they settled on splitting it, Kirk playing the first half and Cliff ending it. Ill try to find that story again quick, but i think he was going over the top with layers of different bass lines that would have been impossible to play live so they had to reel him back in

[@piezerchief]

I laughed so hard at this thank you man

[@Cthulhu_Awaken]

@@codyge18 That guitar solo you are talking about is actually James'. Anyway I thought the whole interlude was supposed to be played by bass according to Cliff's original plan and not just the solo.

[@billorlando6425]

Yes

[@NickMaovich]

Orion is one of the best instrumentals ever created. Thanks Charles for bringing it up.

[@CharlesBerthoud]

Learning it all made me appreciate it on a new level... There's some really cool interaction between the parts!

[@amonronin8759]

Prob the best vers iv ever heard

[@TotesCray]

25ish years ago, I used to drive out in the country when there was a big storm coming, sit in my car and watch it roll in with Orion and/or Call of Cthulu jamming.

[@sat1241]

@@CharlesBerthoud great playing An idea for video: 10 levels of odd time signatures/ poly rhythms so you might do some basslines in 5 and 7 and 11 and then later on each hand is doing a different time signature . Another: World scales, Indian, Japanese, Bulgarian, African, Spanish etc

[@clifforddang5947]

Nick Chebykin Couldn’t agree more, I jam that song almost everyday.

[@TexasCellNet-cd4fu]

I saw Cliff in concert in 1986 (yeah I'm old) and I guarantee you he would be blown away by this performance. Amazing display of skill, Charles. You ROCK!

[@josephmurphy417]

It's okay to be old especially when the older you are rn the farther away from gen z and whatever tf is happening with them like I'm gen z and I hate us

[@raulgillette3669]

@@josephmurphy417 based, i hate y'all too 😂

[@kgmitchell]

Wait... what just happened? Look.. I have been a bass player and a huge metallica fan, more specifically a huge Cliff Burton fan my entire life. I have never seen or heard anything near this amazing ever in my life. I am going to need this to be played at my funeral.. Right before Pink Floyd's "The Great Gig in the Sky". This was one of the most interesting, amazingly beautiful, creative and brilliant things I have ever heard. You my friend have just earned the first comment I have made on a KZbin video in years. Well done. You are a genius, without question one of the most fascinating musicians I have ever seen play. Thank you for that!! Wow.. Holy shit! I am going to watch that a few more times. Cliff would be very happy about this.

[@epictetus9221]

Amen

[@harryotaint9163]

HEAR, HEAR!!! I unequivocally agree! You took the words right out of my mouth! He CAN'T be human! He's like a higher fucking lifeform! What an unequaled and literarily unrivaled artistic genius this man is!

[@sikari72kukur]

Agree. Charles is the truth 🙌

[@wowt]

Totally agree Kris. This is without a doubt te best tribute ever to Cliff Burton.

[@davidwhite368]

The Great Gig played exclusively on Basses. That's now my funeral march.

[@joelguzman9280]

This whole cover had more bass that the entire justice for all album

[@SwedishHeadbanger]

Hah! I see what you did there!

[@anthonyscharff6768]

Too soon

[@RockerOf88]

Sad But True

[@Swing-power]

I think I can make something with more bass then AJFL in like a month

[@randyman1331]

Just turn on your bass and you have done more than justice. What they did to Newsted on that album is sad, especially since I was a Flotsam and Jetsam fan prior to him leaving.

[@dom]

do two different people live inside your arms?

[@Killmorealways]

3

[@Zebedeez_Nuts]

I'm thinking it's Spiderman and Venom. Spidey and Venom both have 8 inner arms each. So he actually has arms within arms within his arms or a small army of arms

[@gregjetnikoff7124]

Nope...3...

[@delbomb3131]

I was going to say something very similar lol

[@NoneOfyourBusiness468]

I will never understand how he can do this.

[@Szabby999]

Ok. I am a musician. And I am a Metallica fan. And I have never EVER seen or heared anything like this before... I mean I am speechless.... Woooow....

[@NunYa953]

"honey, where's Charles?" "He's in his room playing with himself again".

[@6tel1pena]

Not stupid slap effects Not render skills Not clickbaits Yes talent!

[@megazoid6573]

( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@camilexkp8720]

With is Pp

[@timanderson5417]

Yup , Nun Ya, "playing with himself" or "master-bassing"

[@QuasiRus]

@@6tel1pena Checkmate!

[@adamstout1943]

This. Was. Absolutely. Amazing. I saw Cliff play the last UK gig before his death. He would be honoured. You have serious talent.

[@arthurballs2754]

*cheers in agreement/approval as if an MP in parliament*

[@fatabelly]

You're a lucky man to have seen Cliff... I'm extremely jealous

[@gabrielb1727]

Nice

[@DP-381]

Man that would’ve been awesome. Did they play Orion that night?

[@Julian.E.Liechty]

@@DP-381 unfortunately, Cliff never got to play Orion live.

[@billgaming8623]

I didnt know you named your fingers cliff, kirk and James.

[@jodijodi7112]

this needs more likes lol

[@demigod4171]

Lol🤣🤣🤣

[@AnnathePiana]

Nah, they're all called Cliff.

[@antonios9157]

Hahahahaahaha

[@geekguitars]

My wife named mine Jack and Hammer

[@rawberry3]

I felt like this video really show cases the outrageous heights of skill Charles has reached. Most guitar songs I think OK, if I spend a while I'll be able to learn them, but this just feels totally beyond impossible. Astounding playing and a magnificent arrangement, bravo!

[@DannySullivanMusic]

agreed dude. 10000% true man

[@dopey473]

Regular Orion I could learn and play some day but this is just insanity

[@manenkoff]

The Call of Ktulu. I'd love to hear you do a version of that.

[@random40s]

OMG YES!! Bring back those instrumental MoNsTeRs! I'd love to here, and see it happen!! 🤘🤘 OG METAL FOREVER

[@Mandalorian2814]

It could raise Cliff as the Bass Lord The Lich King.

[@raksh9]

Call of Ktulu would be amazing! And Ride The Lightning!

[@jasonleee9401]

Yeah I'd pay to see this

[@ivoandre267]

Best bass line of Cliff🤟

[@ideitbawxproductions1880]

my 6-string bass, sitting on its stand: "Why can't you finger me like that?" me: "STOP JUDGING ME!!"

[@chuckcrunch1]

LAMO

[@shanephillips4069]

I was gripping my four string tight. Geez I wish I had more patience or ability to focus on learning songs.

[@ideitbawxproductions1880]

@@shanephillips4069 lol

[@therealivydawg]

Lol

[@Dreadhead669]

@@chuckcrunch1 le Mao 🇫🇷

[@CognitiveDissident.]

I was 15 when Master was released, Metallica was already my favorite band, and Orion quickly became my favorite song. I played it for my dad one day, telling him it was my favorite song, and he was shocked that it had no lyrics/vocals. I'm not going to say he liked it, but he stayed in the room until the end of the song. I'll always remember that, weird how those little things stick with you over the years. Amazing performance, I think you honor the memory of Cliff with this piece. Thanks for sharing your talent.

[@julianmendez4248]

What instrument do u play?

[@undinism69]

Jimi Hendrix was my first tattoo, cliff Burton was my 2nd. 2 of major influences for music, so thankful they did what they did! Imagine what they could be doing now.... 😭

[@pleasuretokill]

My dad had the same reaction to "To Live is to Die" back in the late 80s. He HATED my metal music..... but he heard that song and said "without all the screaming, those guys can actually play".... It was awesome to young me lol

[@aceridr50]

@@pleasuretokill 3

[@CognitiveDissident.]

@@julianmendez4248 I play guitar, but my little story was about playing the Master of Puppets cassette.

[@arthurarsekey6634]

I'm sat here going "No f**king way" over and over. The hours and hours of practise to get anywhere near this good make this even more impressive. Just wow.

[@JTFormula]

Cliff Approves Everyone approves Charles winning.

[@hoggernaught5016]

Looks like a Piano player on Bass! Musicians are just off the charts these days. One word.....BRAVO!

[@anglodoesmusic745]

He was originally trained as a classical pianist, but that doesn’t take away from it at all!

[@MrGeek2112]

I'm studying piano & I wasthinking the same thing... In a few years to I'm gonna pick up my bass & look into these multipart solos...

[@cleberz8072]

Well, a piano is basically made of tapped bass (and guitar) strings, so there's that... the day someone can find a way to bend the piano strings then might well replace each other

[@DerAykac]

It´s basically the golden age of musicians on youtube. Fuck yeah!

[@RustingPeace]

You should watch tina s moonlight sonata video..... It will bloe your mind

[@bazzaballer5514]

Me: **thinks I'm good for being able to play all of Orion on bass** Charles: **plays the 3 instruments at once**

[@SoulKingBK]

b a s s m a n I’m at the same place... this is humbling as fuck.

[@kiko878]

Me too.. Mindblowing

[@jelousjoint8344]

Level 2 was already too difficult for me

[@jelousjoint8344]

Also because i don't have a bass. :(

[@paincake992]

*with his dong.

[@arickuntz8406]

Cliff's songwriting and musical theory knowledge were such an underrated part of what made that era of Metallica truly legendary. His songwriting worked in so much classical influence that James and Lars just don't have. I love the consciously progressive spng structures and pute aggression of Justice, but when Cliff died an extremely significant piece of wbat made Metallica special went with him. His skill on his instrument speaks for itself, but Jason and Rob are exceptional players in their own right. His songwriting was what truly elevated the band.

[@groovestochaos8138]

My closest friend and I used to jam on this song (specifically the waltz) every day for years, about 25 years ago. He just recently passed away unexpectedly. We were in the beginning stages of resurrecting our jam days and recording a cover of it. I'm very critical of covers of this song. This was astounding. Job well done. I shed a few tears.

[@mr.ryuzaki3927]

sorry for your loss

[@jstnxprsn]

Damn, Charles. You are way beyond a ""bass player". You are the very definition of a musician. I have been playing on bands for around 45 years and I watch all the greats here on KZbin. But you are the best I have ever seen in my entire musical life, including some of the brilliant famous musicians I've been lucky enough to be friends with.

[@Cuzjudd]

Agreed

[@thop1984]

Level up...Musical genius

[@joeyuzwa891]

You need to look up “akroasis solo on bass.” This guy perfectly plays one of the most bonkers guitar solos I’ve ever heard on a bass guitar. That solo is already regarded as practically impossible on guitar, so the fact that they’re playing it on bass guitar, which has much higher string tension and requires a higher action than a guitar and thus is harder to shred and tap on, is just astonishing.

[@andretamasauskas5715]

Ele é foda ! Pqpppppp

[@jstnxprsn]

@@joeyuzwa891 I'll check it out. Thanks..

[@howardstark]

"Orion" first brought me to tears when I first saw "Cliff 'em All" on VHS, and they used it as the background music to the photo montage of Cliff at the end of it. I absolutely loved "Orion" prior to that moment, but ever since then it changed me and how I perceived it. Cliff was incredible, and his musicianship was legendary. Thank you, Charles, for this terrific arrangement. Well done.

[@ststele]

I was just a kid when the bus wrecked but this song still brings me to tears. No lyrics could have ever been good enough, yet it is overflowing with emotions. I love this song.

[@psnpanuch8142]

No other song besides maybe Hallowed be Thy Name gives me chills. I think this is a perfect song and cliffs contributions make it that much better. If anybody watches InfidelAmsterdam (death metal fanatic) he said in a Q&A Orion is the MetallicA song that gives him chills.

[@yeahbuddy300lbs]

This is mindblowing. One of the most impressive things I've ever seen

[@jsja207]

Songs: - Blackened (without pick) - Anasthesia (pulling teeth) - Fuel with really sick Cliff Burton-like solo - Collab/battle with Andriy Vasylenko - creator of The biggest tribute to Cliff and a guy who would say anything you want to know about Metallica

[@alexandresiemsen798]

A bass battle between Ed Sheeran and Frrrriend, this would be a historic day for bass players

[@jsja207]

@@alexandresiemsen798 Yes.

[@pinkbastard2.080]

Idk man I like blackened played with a pick better than fingers.

[@jsja207]

@@pinkbastard2.080 **Challenge**

[@vladboch]

Andriy Vasylenko for life!

[@guillaumelechat1540]

That was a masterpiece. He rocks so hard because he's not a mortal man.

[@guillaumelechat1540]

@Edvinas Volkovas I had to do this. Only someone like Charles could beat the devil if humankind had to face him. Moreover, he doesn't need the pick of destiny which is great as far as pick is forbidden!

[@Fucnkirock]

Got damit kage!!!

[@thebigred8585]

Tenacious D best band ever, pick of destiny best movie ever. Dave grohl was perfect.

[@Ron4885]

Agree

[@0dium.]

hope no one is gonna gargle mayonnaise ...

[@caynekrogman3650]

This is so much better when you remember that Cliff originally wanted to play the whole interlude on bass by himself

[@hexmark4879]

Orion is my fav bass solo period not just Metallica. The highest praise I can give you would be to say if Cliff was alive to see this he would have been as mesmerized as I was. RIP Cliff Burton

[@JT_Grogan]

Cliff probably would've loved to see this

[@thezanti7523]

I’m sure he would’ve ❤️ 😔

[@jasonbryant.bassguitarplay3641]

You Dam rite.. Brought tears to my eyes.. I'm 47 and IVE NEVER HAD ANYTHING KICK ME LIKE THAT IN MUSIC..

[@lavioletteseansl]

My dude .........right on ........ for brother Cliff

[@imptakerrr]

Sad times.

[@kenworthNH]

the original is my absolute favorite piece of music. i got choked up. it was Cliff's swan song.

[@ow3n7]

As an aspiring bassist, Orion quickly became my favorite Metallica song when i first heard it. Cliff Burton is definitely my favorite bassist and biggest inspiration. This cover was incredible, wow.

[@nathanklipfel8872]

It's seriously like watching a world class concert pianist on a bass, incredibly well done 👏

[@MultiCappie]

As an old school Metallica fan, I am just so happy to be alive here in the future, just to see things like this.

[@vincemajer]

2:20 its crazy how this almost sounds like Mozart, Cliff was such a gem

[@ribletroblet]

totally feelin this

[@iupiter.161]

I always speculate while listening to a metal song how it would sound like on a violin. And here is another version: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIHKZKSpl6Z_f9E (By Andriy Vasylenko. Great bassist from the Ukraine)

[@justdev8965]

🤣🤣🤣 duuude noooo 🤐🤐

[@laicuan1]

Cliff was a student of music and took alot of inspiration from classics. there's a song on Ride the Lightning where he was worried it sounded too much like Bach and was worried purest would be mad at him.

[@ufukpolat3480]

The way it builds up to the playful melody, followed by notes of bittersweet sorrow, he truly was a master of his craft. We've been robbed of his skills and passion for decades. Come to think of it, the simplicity of the first melody and the subsequent parts getting more complicated and nuanced feels like a lyrical metaphor for growing up and life.

[@RC32Smiths01]

Such a classic in the Metallica catalog, and a great tribute to the late great Cliff Burton! Amazing as always my man!

[@CharlesBerthoud]

Thanks!

[@RC32Smiths01]

@@CharlesBerthoud You are very welcome my man!

[@HansaGBB]

The dexterity you have is unbelievable

[@KillerKroc74]

Are we all just gonna ignore that he played the bass solo with one hand

[@m.b.82]

It seems that way

[@lufra0mon]

Bass and guitar, right? Checkmate guitarrists.

[@isaactucker7550]

Yeah he’s a show off lol

[@jesseturner9865]

It's actually a duet. He played both of Cliff's lines at the same time.

[@KillerKroc74]

@@jesseturner9865 I meant Cliff's bass solo, the ending one

[@younkinjames8571]

Here's one for you from a 46 year old "former Metallica fan" too haha....wait....stop....1st, that was pretty badass...gotta say. Heres my vote for another. Call of Ktulu...

[@ernestofamorim]

Up

[@jackhaugh]

Exactly the same comment...

[@WaltRBuck]

Orion, is one of my favorite instrumentals ever created to this day.

[@NoGimmicks144]

Bro i was doing house chores today humming this to myself happily then i turn on youtube only to find this in the recommended. One of the best things ive heard play on the bass no lie , guess ill be humming this to myself for a little while now , thanks .

[@RobFlaxMusic]

So the "celtic triplets" on a single fret with multiple fingers tapping-like a pianist playing the same key a bunch, but somehow even harder-dude you're insane.

[@dennishodge5826]

You are, in my opinion, the most talented bassist on planet Earth. This is probably an understatement, as your reign likely extends further than our cozy little rock...

[@VeryGood464]

What about Cliff?

[@HemiSlant6828]

What about Les Claypool, Victor Wooten or Davie504?

[@dennishodge5826]

What about my own opinion?

[@another.places]

What About Meeeeeee yaaaa?

[@livier3970]

8 hate to break it to you dude but Cliff is dead.​@VeryGood464

[@samimuhtasim5062]

Why is your channel so underrated? This one was absolutely e p i c c

[@ParallelUniversity]

He'll get to over a million subs eventually, maybe within the year

[@soldierboydidnothingwrong]

Few months ago Charles was "only" a bass virtuoso that's trying to be another Davie504. Watching how the channel grow into something else is amazing. I believe it's only a matter of time until he get the recognition he deserves.

[@iannuckols8876]

As a lifelong bassist, and fan of Cliff Burton specifically, that was absolutely fantastic. 🤘🏼

[@jerbear7952]

I don’t understand what it is I practice for nearly 30 minutes like every few months or so and this guy is still just so much better than me.

[@iiirdvii840]

bruh

[@HeadZoneHighlights]

I practice for about 2 hours a day. He’s a better guitarist on a bass than me...

[@nikolayparygin610]

my teacher ones said that i should practice until my mind completely tired, not hands

[@jessecarrick6462]

Hey everyone. I think he was being facetious

[@aidenphilip9253]

@@martinkuliza You certainly don't have to practice 15 hours a day or until your fingers bleed, that's absurd. 1-2 hours a day is easily enough for 90% of people. If you're playing 15 hours a day you're probably doing more harm than good at that point.

[@attitudes745]

You know. When I first heard Orion, it didn't take me much to decide that, if there's a song to be played, this is the song that's gonna be played at my funeral. That was 4 years ago, back in summer 2016. I haven't changed my choice ever since. It also marked the start of my interest in bass. I looked up Cliff's clean bass track (without the other instruments), and have listened to it more times than I can rememeber. I also learned that Cliff originally played the piano and that this also influenced his playing style. As someone who also plays the piano, I found this wonderful. And I started loving bass, realising that a whole world was opening up before me. I started actively looking for basslines in music and realised just how much of an impact a good bass line can have on the piece of music. I started getting better audio equipment and now I just couldn't imagine to enjoy music without solid bass (at least where it's expected). While I may not start playing bass myself, I certainly have started to feel a desire to pick it up. It's just, that I have just enough time for one instrument, and I do love playing piano with all my heart, but thanks to Cliff, seeing how playing piano can affect how you play bass, I want to believe that I at least have bass in my heart. All of these emotions welled up within me after hearing your solo bass cover. It's a wonderful arrangement for possibly one of my favourite pieces of music of all time and wonderfully captured the spirit that I love so much about this piece. Thank you so much for this.

[@cleberz8072]

It's a song to be played at birth, wedding and funeral, lol

[@jonsheen6981]

My funeral song will be For Whom The Bell Tolls.

[@yetti399]

toute le monde for me at my funeral

[@browncoat697]

My mom went to the same high school as Cliff, he graduated a couple of years before she started. There was actually a commemoration of his death at the school when it happened (she was still there of course) - he was a pretty high performing student, and of course was really important to the music teachers, so when their rapidly becoming more famous alum died it was a big deal.

[@restojon1]

@Machine Maker Many people listen to Metallica but not everyone hears... I have been a fan since this album was new, the emotion that Metallica was able to capture on their albums has always been a fascinating window into the band itself in some ways. Please keep exploring Metallica music and when you get to And Justice For All (my favourite album) listen to the original recordings before the "and justice for Jason" /enhanced bass versions. Keep putting your emotions into your playing, piano is a fantastic instrument when you throw an emotional human at one. I'm going to edit this comment in a moment to add a link to a wonderful pianist you may get some inspiration from... kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6e5mJRtaZ5rlck

[@notyetskeletal4809]

Back in the day of KZbin this would've gotten 1M views.

[@Cultural_Supremacist]

Yeah, before youtube became the official C19 info gatekeeper.

[@TheTenCentStory]

The video is almost half way to a million right now.

[@cleberz8072]

It would have gotten a lot more negative comments, especially from the guitar crowd who can never accept someone is able to play better than they can, lol

[@PureVenomthe1]

@@cleberz8072 that is not the case... Good guitarists accept that bassists play a big role in a song. Guitar is great (I am a guitarist btw) but if you remove the bass from the equation of the song it loses its punch and it sounds thin and fragile.

[@notyetskeletal4809]

@@TheTenCentStory It's getting there!

[@christopherclark2490]

Fantastic Arrangement. Cliff Was First Bassist I Followed And Felt The Style Of Hi Playing to My Core. First Song I Learned Was For Whom the Bell Tolls as 12 Years Old On A Kay Starter Series 3/4 Scale Bass....LOL. I Still Play And Love His Bass Lines, 35 Years later, I Still Feel Each Of His Notes With Spirit. Rock On Charles, Great Tribute to Cliff And One I'll Be Listening to many More times....BASS-CLEF-LIFE

[@alexandresiemsen798]

I have seen Charles play Orion, i can die happy now

[@matboi5746]

2:20 this part is so beatiful. There is something naive yet very profund in that melody.

[@nairdazitro7460]

Yeah, such a deep part, I love the 1:53 melody too, in the original version it sounds like the guitar is whining with the distortion.

[@Besseloff]

Beautifully put

[@t.kahraba763]

It has a classical / symphony feel to it

[@chrisbrant3120]

Just made a comment about this very part, it's very 1700s to me!...

[@OldJabbaJaws]

Sounds like it should be on a harpsichord

[@Cr1z4n63L]

When you realize that level 10 is more easy than the lower levels lmao

[@CharlesBerthoud]

Cr1z4n63L true but level 10 was the most metal

[@nikhilbarretto5804]

@@CharlesBerthoud 0rion - Levels of MEtaL

[@phillipmangus5892]

That's true but are you as talented as him highly doubt it but maybe

[@Captain_Chloroform]

I love how level 2 is playing 2 different musicians parts. You're on a whole different level and I hope you get all the praise and recognition you deserve.

[@divinitymode9364]

Incredible. Truly incredible. The arrangement, the chops, the everything.

[@alphagt62]

As a bass player, whenever I see a band I pay extra attention to the bass player. And Charles is amazing! I’ve never seen anyone play the instrument quite like him. He’s creative and original, he should be a LOT more famous than he is.

[@jasontodd5061]

Dude that was the BEST Orion cover! Cliff would love it!

[@danieljames7629]

I was also a Metallica fanatic at one point and this song is a masterpiece, you’ve once again blown me away with your mastery, truly phenomenal.

[@superformulafights]

Came back to watch this again. Still blows my mind. Cliff’s legacy and I like to think he’s smiling broadly. Outstanding. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@robertwest7889]

"You all know Cliff Burton over here? Everyone, Hi Cliff, How ya doing?" JH -Day on the Green 8/31/85

[@jaystevens3548]

That was the day i learned a bass isn't " just " a bass

[@9870321654]

"How ya doing?" Cliff: "I'm doing *BASS!!*"

[@nathanwilliams3501]

Cliff: *bass noises*

[@justing6986]

My dad was at that concert...

[@wildae.]

@@justing6986 nice

[@UncleRosie]

I’ve been a bass player since I was 12. I’m turning 50 in a couple days. Cliff was my hero growing up and still is. Most people play his stuff in tribute and I say God speed, but that brought a tear to my eye. If I understand correctly, everything you played was his arrangement. You played the whole damn thing at once. Incredible. I reckon Jaymes and the boys ought to invite you on stage to perform that in honour of the man who wrote it.

[@adampalmer5754]

Not even kidding... you’re probably in the top 10 best living bassists.

[@MyDateCoach]

Adam SingsSongs TRUE. A virtuoso across all technical styles as well as artistic and beautifully nuanced arrangements. MORE METAL 😈😈😈

[@ncrtrooper2856]

@@acarbonbasedlifeform70 Yeah right. He's overrated and is everywhere. Put underrated people sometime.

[@carlosg5375]

S, that’s not a woosh

[@user-ib6zp3xh3h]

@@carlosg5375 got drunk last time

[@JontCarr]

10?

[@ratkeller9608]

This song still gives me chills, and remembering Cliff while hearing you play this brings me to tears. He is still the best bassist of all time a musical genius taken way too soon.

[@VilaToro64]

I knew nothing about metallica until my friend constantly kept talking about em to so i took a listen to em and this song stuck out to me the most i felt So much emotion at this part of the song and got kinda teary-eyed i may add i was blew away when i first heard it, cliff was a mad genius, and this was his masterpiece

[@DanielMontenegroBass]

The funniest part, is that the level 10 was the "easiest" thing that he played in this video

[@snookthering]

Daniel Montenegro yeah, I’m going to say that too. I dont play bass, but I play guitar. I think that level 8-9 are a lot more difficult.

[@bwgti]

True.. Fun video though.

[@jonnyincognito899]

...and level 6 was harder than 7, no disrespect- just sayin 👍

[@mrkiky]

Yea because the previous levels were harder than piano since he used each hand to play different things while level 10 was just one solo.

[@KarlOlofsson]

it wasn't really played 10 different ways, he just played the melody as well from step 2 and forward and followed the song

[@Diola_Drone]

This is by far the best Orion cover i've ever seen. Excellent job,wish i could see more of this 💪

[@gjermundification]

This one is nice too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKLTkKaahal-o7c

[@Red_Eyed_Rebel]

Most people: I’m in a band Him: I AM the band

[@fuzzbrain913]

There's a pretty significant chance that Charlie has pushed the limits to the instrument in a way that is going to positively affect music for generations to come

[@marcocorbo6874]

That's definitely the most talented cover ever. Your skills are just on a different planet. Good job Charles.

[@ivanputignef2418]

This is the only channel where I click like before watching. It's so gratifying, after seeing the videos, that I am always right!

[@LingLingsDistantRelative]

No one: Charles: *benches basses and bakes strings*

[@CharlesBerthoud]

Try it out 😂

[@robertnagy3942]

@@CharlesBerthoud when quarantine hits hard and you run out of food 5:25

[@brunofreitas9314]

This is one of the most beautifull things i've ever heard. For someone that had such a short life, Cliff is still such a big influence.

[@prdcs]

There are other Metallica songs I'd like you to cover: - All of them. Actually, right before I hit the comment button I wondered what would come out of you making your own arrangements of ...And Justice For All. Really curious!

[@krishdutta5466]

Paulo Silva An album cover of Lulu 😆

[@prdcs]

@@krishdutta5466 oh, right... Oh well, who knows... Maybe it turns out to be great! 😂😂😂

[@krishdutta5466]

Paulo Silva Yea, Charles can be the table

[@BlocktorwhoUnlimited]

Hey that's my name

[@jsja207]

Buy a bass and start practicing old Metallica (81-86). And don't slap and don't use a pick while playing Cliff's song

[@zdrett]

Omg such a cool name

[@richarddoan9172]

Now, if Charles would just do a Florida-Georgia Line cover...

[@OlegAryutkin]

Basically he’s almost graduated to piano But seriously - excellent player, great taste and touch

[@IAmNotASandwich453]

I think he said before that he actually used to play piano before bass

[@BubbaX]

why more talent then piano no cap

[@rebekkahcaponetto9209]

My jaw was dropped this whole video. WOW. Amazing.

[@rocketeightyseven1823]

Hands down...the best Metallica song of their entire catalog! Orion is an epic masterpiece!

[@ProslepsisStuff]

Level one: "I can do that." Levels two through nine: "I have never been able to do that, have tried for years, and never will be able to!" Level ten: "I could do that." Funny how different techniques are more or less difficult to each individual.

[@conner1466]

Agreed I'm same, but it's fun to play bass like a electric somtimes, and that's coming from a bass player who never rly played electric before

[@truemorpheus]

Level 10 - i use BIG PICK ... they call police

[@maovegas]

I've watched your channel grow since Davie 504 introduced us to you. You have done so well for yourself, atta boy. Your playing is incredible. Your version of Orion was the straw that broke the camel's back and I could no longer refrain from sending you this congratulatory comment. Well done lad.

[@samgreen7334]

I’ve seen Metallica twice, once in Kansas City and once in Cleveland and it was dope! I saw a lot of songs I didn’t think I would here live. Fade to black, Shortest straw, ride the lightning, motorbreath, hit the lights the list goes on and on lol I fuckin love Metallica!

[@w5527]

And Cliff really wanted to have all these harmonies played on bass. Imagine that. Imagine no longer!

[@browncoat697]

God, if Cliff had kept living, who knows what would have happened? How many genius compositions were lost that night? One of the worst tragedies in music history.

[@Mena.]

Charles, you're incredible, I couldn't play that bass solo even with two hand, and you can do it with just one, you're amazing

[@rabidsheeps4564]

Metallica should definitely see this. That was so well done 👏🏻

[@howardstark]

Actually, Cliff's Dad, Ray would probably love it. @CharlesBerthoud His Farcebook is "Cliff Burton Family", and Ray is a really sweet man. He absolutely rocks! I know he'd appreciate this a lot.

[@rabidsheeps4564]

Howard Stark if he were still alive today, he would definitely have enjoyed watching this performance. 🤘🏻

[@howardstark]

@@rabidsheeps4564 Oh, man, dude. I hadn't been on Farcebook for about 6 months. This was unexpected; Ray was a treasure. Ninety-four years old isn't anything to get to be sad about, really. Thanks for the heads-up, Mr. Genua, and I agree that Ray really would have loved this video. Rock on. 🤘🏻

[@TomdeSabla]

What I find amazing is not just that you are a way advanced bassist with a fabulously diverse toolbox of techniques, but that you seem to also have appreciation for (and mastery of) different styles of music. Plus you play multiple instruments. Geez dude. You seem young too. How did you even have time to know what you know and do what you do at such a young age?

[@patflat456]

This is a sacred Metallica song for me. I am very leery when I see someone attempts a "version" of it. Very well done... Im sure if he were alive today, Cliff would be fascinated by you and your skills and appreciate your rendition.

[@randalltempelaar]

Dude, you might be the best bass player I've ever seen. I don't usually care for or listen to/watch ANY bass arrangements of ANYTHING. But since I saw your MAD World cover I've been loving your shit bro. Good work.

[@jasonbrody6706]

It’s like he is playing some other instrument. Tapping game is on another level. I’m amazed at how clean all the notes sound as well.

[@cosyninja1]

I agree. I can’t even think of anyone famous or not who can touch this guy. He may be the best out there, or dare I say it, of all time. I don’t really stop to watch online musicians that much, but this guy grabbed my attention.

[@WDeeGee1]

@@jasonbrody6706 Yeah he's clean as can be and his timing is spot on. Also, very musical feel in everything he does. simply brilliant.

[@abcxyz15000]

I agree. He is the best bass player I've seen in my life, hands down.

[@karililjendal]

Not the most impressive song to play, but "To Live Is To Die" has always been one of my favorites, and I'm sure you could make a great cover of it (even if it comes from an album that's notorious for lack of bass playing). I know the emotional undertone would really shine through with your playing.

[@CharlesBerthoud]

The slow (middle) part of that one is moving!

[@LukasJalu]

Pls bring it on 🤩

[@Cole-uz4xi]

@@CharlesBerthoud please, if you did that whole piece it would honestly be such a great tribute to Cliff Burton

[@SniffHeinkel]

DO ETT

[@howardstark]

@@CharlesBerthoud James' guitar solo around that section is purely phenomenal; so beautiful, so touching, yet it's almost bittersweet. It has a lot of emotion and feeling behind it; like James has a lot of meaningful things to say, but has little time to say it, so he gets right to the point. It's as if James is telling Cliff his "last goodbyes", and by the very end of the solo, James lets Cliff know that he's now free to Ascend; then it happens. That's how I've always interpreted the solo, and I always will.

[@crushlife5243]

Incredibly beautiful. It blows my mind how musicians brains work.

[@matthewrowell9963]

No one: Charles: puts on a filter that literally makes him glow like a deity

[@sesclaytpoop8525]

It was the power of bass that made him glow

[@disrupt94]

For pete's sake, can we stop with the "no one:" meme template by now? This has barely any connection to the video at all.

[@isaiah_huff]

#nofilter

[@Afr0master1]

That wasn't a filter that was the spirit of Cliff shining down on him and approving

[@toportime]

You did not know that when you can make it look effortless to simultaneously play multiple parts on one instrument you just start to glow normally?

[@pat8437]

Please please please PLEASE MAKE A SOLO ARRANGEMENT FOR “ONE”!!

[@mistervicks]

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[@christopherjackson360]

Haha I don't think so. Just tapping the low E string with your left hand that fast would be impossible and you need two handed tapping for Kirk's solo. (prove me wrong 😆)

[@ervinantoniobaron5537]

up

[@face723]

This guy did it... all of one on bass kzbin.info/www/bejne/oICaf4OggN6ahbs

[@christopherjackson360]

@@face723 That's multitracked. Multiple basses. Also guitars and drums - not a solo arrangement... granted that Charles also used a backing track, but it would have worked without it as well.

[@jstnxprsn]

3:21 Just 3:21 OMFG!!! Never mind all the awesome that led into it and followed it. It's not just a bunch of quick notes. Listen closely. He changes the phrasing while doing the lick.

[@Foxttellio]

I believe that Charles is straight up one of the best bassists ever

[@TerkelDK94]

This is one of the best things that has ever popped up in my “recommended videos” ... Like ever!

[@stephencoxbass]

Same!

[@Ravenousjoe]

4:13 In high school, my speakers would be maxed for this part in my first car. Sounded amazing with a pair of alpines in the hatch, I truly miss those speakers, and fondly remember those summer days blasting Metallica, Anthrax, Trivium, and the like!

[@andrieusrai5375]

When the level 2 play started,I was like,, "Wait,if this is jst level 2,what would be a pro play sound like",, The answer is Charles. Great playing

[@thejuicemedia]

So good

[@egort1924]

Cliff would be proud to hear such masterful interpretation.

[@Cisco.Cutsss]

Charles amazing So glad it wasn't sponsored by Raid

[@CharlesBerthoud]

"Thanks so much to RAI.... con" 😂

[@youtubeuser206]

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[@nikolajelenkovic8887]

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[@TheZodiacdragons]

@@youtubeuser206 that's dumb. Love them or not, Raid pays youtubers stupid amounts of money to advertise. Can't hate people for needing to make that bread.

[@Cuzjudd]

@@youtubeuser206 me too. Not epic

[@ilikethekeyofE]

Mannnnn, that’s was the best Orion cover ever. Hands down.

[@colourful_soldiers]

Level 1-9: Mind. Blown. Level 10: OK, now you’re just showing off! Awesome work. Cliff is smiling in the afterlife.

[@jamescarangelo8635]

Holy Moly!!!!!! Ive bever heard someone playing both guitar parts and bass parts on the bass!!!!!!!

[@ciderhousemedia3009]

I've been a Metallica fan for 30+ years. You just killed that! Kudos!

[@varunshenoy8874]

He's such a legend that he is literally playing with two hands like a piano player on a bass!

[@ViktorSarge]

I did around 12 years if piano training and play guitar and done bass. Think I might be able to pull off level 2.

[@conner1466]

@@ViktorSarge yh... Its kinda insane how he so young, looks only a few years older then me, and I think it's fair to say he has full mastery of the instrument

[@sintaxera]

@@conner1466 I completely agree with the mastery aspect. Maybe he just makes it look like he isn't trying, but I can't imagine anyone playing bass better

[@conner1466]

@@sintaxera skill... Pure skill

[@jstnxprsn]

Funny, because I had the same thought watching this. He'd make a fantastic pianist.

[@6XXBANSHEEXX8]

I'm speechless! I am without speech!