If STAYIN ALIVE Was The Hardest Song In The World

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Original Song: Stayin Alive by The Bee Gees
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[@CharlesBerthoud]

They say you have to be your own number one fan... I may have taken that statement too literally. Also what song next?! 👇🏻

[@riffjesus]

Do smoke on the water

[@djent2689]

If The lesson was the easyest song in the world?

[@christophermullins3127]

Boney M - Rasputin

[@kristoffliftoff9316]

September! 😀

[@greencow6526]

thunderstruck

[@bobiboulon]

People are talking about the "Mandela Effect", and I'm here experiencing the Berthoud Effect, where every bass line sounds way more awesome than what I remember.

[@unfetteredawesomeness]

Charles Berthoud, this comment right here is gold.

[@timchoi2868]

i suffer the same...

[@TheJustinator]

It also contains a weird "Bum, b k baba Doot!" riff.

[@juliushicks4028]

It’s because the rest of the band always waters down the bass 🤣

[@zodjenkins2595]

include me in the screencap

[@tim-tim-timmy6571]

According to a research paper, Stayin Alive has the perfect pace to perform CPR. I think with that cover, you won't even need the CPR, the guy will just come back to life after the tapping part.

[@fluffigverbimmelt]

Ist just a song at 100bpm. Yellow submarine also works. In fact, I always switched between both in my head which worked perfectly to keep the beat.

[@signofastorm]

The most ironic/cynical one surely is 'Another One Bites the Dust' by Queen. Only sing it while performing CPR if you're all alone. :D

[@rebuz87]

That synth solo can save lives, for sure!

[@gardenofeels6872]

Using Stayin' Alive for CPR could be dangerous. You might start dancing on the person's chest and kill him.

[@jamiehalifax4954]

Another one bites the dust has the right beat too 🤣

[@jumpingjacks5558]

I'd like to see you play "Superstition" by Stevie Wonder It is such a funky song and with your creativity, I can't imagine how much more you can do with the song.

[@gardenofeels6872]

Yeah, that would be great and so would "Higher Ground" by Stevie.

[@JakeWitmer]

@@gardenofeels6872 Higher ground already capitalized on by RHCP

[@gardenofeels6872]

@@JakeWitmer I agree. The Peppers did a great job on that song.

[@ames-inthe-grass]

i would love to hear this omg

[@informanti]

Great recommendation 👌

[@pyroslove2519]

You know Charles could just wake up one day and decide to play bass with a fish and he'd still make it sound great

[@innerself3796]

I bet it would be a Bass fish

[@Laz_Arus]

Charles would need to practice his scales for a little time beforehand otherwise the sound might tail off. 🐟

[@jowlorenz9555]

@@Laz_Arus You punny bass turd !

[@peterfireflylund]

That’s basically what’s his videos have been about for the last 3-4 months.

[@itspie_playz5723]

"I played BASS with BASS And it sounds UNREAL"

[@smellycat249]

That was one of the best hardest songs yet. You must have practiced over a million hours for this one. Bravo! So much fun to watch and groove to.

[@Derevirn]

It's Charles, he probably rehearsed it for 5 min or so.

[@CharlesBerthoud]

Definitely feels like a million hours 🤣 worth it though

[@janrosgaard9481]

This is what happens when you practice 48 hours a day, 14 days a week. :)

[@DetroitFettyghost]

@ᑎᗩᖇYᗩ GEᖇᗩᑎ💌 I'm only 3 can I still get in? I got like 50000$ in a trust fund from my daddy.......our last name is Epstein

[@guidoscalise]

@@CharlesBerthoud would you ever do a BTS video? I’m sure I’m not the only one who is REALLY interested in how you produce your content.

[@hatty_hattington.]

You can tell by the way he uses his bass, he's a music man

[@matty42087]

You can tell by the way his fingers jiggle that he's a sound person

[@Guardian4ever]

... by Ernie Ball!

[@gordiasgordian925]

No time to waste...

[@ta_pegandofogo2988]

Bass loud and synth warm

[@ta_pegandofogo2988]

I'm a funky man, no time to talk

[@appleidtracker2887]

It’s not just the bass, it’s the personality, screen play, acting, composition, editing, balance, the whole package - another Amazing Videos By Charles - and total entertainment. Thank you.

[@MrTripppster]

incredible, bravo dude! that was so funky, i dislocated all my limbs dancing to it

[@jaebassist]

Bro, it is STUPID how good this is. I really appreciate the dedication to your craft and the skill you've developed. Edit: thanks for the love, T A P P E R S 😁😁

[@dannymarz3269]

Agree. He's a beast!!! I honestly think he's better than Davie504... But that's just my humble opinion.

[@rockymountainlife]

@@dannymarz3269 Yeah, I watch Charles, but I do not like Davie's videos.

[@psychoscotch]

@@dannymarz3269 He is miles better than Davie! Not only his technics but also his creativity and sense of improvisation, the harmony. I mean he has it all and he is a great musician!

[@samualandrade3570]

Not to mention how good his video editing has gotten, the music video clip in the beginning was excellent 👌

[@mintysali1141]

𝕊𝕡𝕖𝕔𝕚𝕒𝕝 𝕕𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕪𝕠𝕦 ➺ BEAUTYZONE.CAM/Anna Anna is a beautiful girl. He's the person I love, he's my light day. The way the music flows and sounds is extravagant and fun. Anna is icon, legend, beautiful girl, princess, inspiration, a star. I could go on and on, understand this. I love NBA Anna.#垃圾

[@alexanderlyon]

I wish Charles looked like this in every video!!!! It would change the entire vibe of the channel. Great playing as usual. Impressive variety of styles.

[@alexanderlyon]

@Adele K Thanks for your encouragement!

[@catzndolz61]

Leave our handsome CHARLES alone! He's PERFECT!...(His wife agrees!!)

[@ovelhoranzinza4021]

Don't miss Robin Gibb's eye glasses!

[@mintysali1141]

𝕊𝕡𝕖𝕔𝕚𝕒𝕝 𝕕𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕪𝕠𝕦 ➺ BEAUTYZONE.CAM/Anna Anna is a beautiful girl. He's the person I love, he's my light day. The way the music flows and sounds is extravagant and fun. Anna is icon, legend, beautiful girl, princess, inspiration, a star. I could go on and on, understand this. I love NBA Anna.#垃圾

[@austinitor]

The Jaco deepfake is priceless.

[@davi8U]

Just love the creativity. The runs, the tapping, it's all a work of art materializing before our eyes. Keep it up Charles, you deserve all the accolades. You play with heart and passion, you pour your soul into every note.

[@jasoncarswell7458]

Okay, so apparently Charles is also a keyboard master? Geddy Lee is not dead, you're not allowed to be his reincarnation yet.

[@metalnz7685]

Charles is far superior than geddy lee

[@davidsandrock7826]

@@metalnz7685 No one is superior to Geddy Lee.

[@DrJ-hx7wv]

@@davidsandrock7826 this truth is self evident

[@dehumm9619]

Geddy Lee sings and wrote a lot of songs. Charles is an amazing musician with piano, bass, some vocals. Totally different styles and to be fair, the show off bass stuff is what gets views and a living wage. If yt didn't exist charles would probably be playing and writing in a full band as a bassist aline can't earn a living not online.

[@keye1200]

whats crazy is not only is he an insanely good bassist with a unique playing style that is actively refining and changing what it means to play the bass, he is a talented composer who uses musical knowledge to create intricate, complex, yet enjoyable compositions that are difficult to play yet not pretentious and still convey a good, enjoyable version of the melody im so glad that i have the chance to witness talent like this

[@MALTBYMAN13]

That synth solo hit SO HARD! Insane job and insane musicianship!

[@JHTRealEstateSA]

This videos needs WAY more love than it's getting. Brilliant!

[@davepeesthepool]

A synthwave rendition of stayin alive is something I didn't realize I needed in my life.

[@LucasKingPiano]

I didn't know you could play piano! Amazing as always. Whens Ludwig bringing out a synth album??

[@rayellis8768]

whats crazy is that what he is,a pianist who now plays bass

[@ELCHimoiX1]

This is a great idea!

[@markchristantaguiam819]

From what I've heard, he really studied music in school. So it's fair enough that he's just that good to play musical instruments.

[@adlenkamoun]

In fact he start with piano at 9y et move to the bass at 12y old

[@thetalantonx]

This was by far my favorite "hardest song", and the synth components really added to it.

[@johnsammers]

I still cannot wrap my head around how good you play bass dude. This isn't some crossroads stuff is it?

[@brucehansen7949]

He got the short end of the stick if it was cuz all he's got is his KZbin fans lol

[@Defy5]

Fans.@@brucehansen7949

[@metalboy5150]

@@brucehansen7949You don't really understand how this whole thing works nowadays, do you?

[@ysom8175]

You make everything possible on a bass! This is the kind of bass play i dreamed to hear... Super precise, with harmony and great funk. Thank you, that's always such a pleasure to watch your videos!

[@fhgghg552]

I don't know why this guy didn't reached 1 million yet . This talent should be respected .

[@fhgghg552]

@john cash ok

[@Shizaho]

@john cash ok

[@3characterhandlerequired]

It's well over million now only one month later.

[@yittmashups]

@john cash ok :P

[@221b-Maker-Street]

Already on 1.3 million. Also, respect is not necessarily measured simply in follower numbers. (DJT had 45 million followers on twitter before he was banned - I'm not sure he's respected!)

[@PianoManSam2]

Never heard such bass, but I'm even more impressed by the arrangement

[@Aziliar]

That synth solo was absolute fire.

[@Kelarys]

that synth solo was transcendent, and completely unexpected. Reminds me of some power/symphonic metal songs I loved growing up

[@jedinxf7]

it sounds like ayreon lol

[@jedinxf7]

or dream theater when they're not being impossible

[@Kelarys]

@@jedinxf7 absolutely, they were both ones that came to mind as I made that comment lol

[@garryiglesias4074]

It sounds more like Edgar Winter... He should cover Frankenstein now.

[@PredaConvoy]

When the full on synth kicks in at 2:12.. OOFT. Is it time for a secondary synthwave channel?! More of this please! 🖤

[@SoulKingBK]

I agree it was too good

[@Omertahun]

That tune was killer on its own

[@danielaguerrero1902]

Yasss

[@grimlesbians]

wow.... im impressed. you made your reactions so realistic, almost as if there were actually two of you in the room together. great work!

[@SongmanKK]

One of the rare bass players I"ve seen who can incorporate phenomenal technique into a song, and play it the way it's meant be heard.

[@Akeldama117]

Ludwig on the synth though! That solo was f***ing tasty as f***!

[@mintysali1141]

𝕊𝕡𝕖𝕔𝕚𝕒𝕝 𝕕𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕪𝕠𝕦 ➺ BEAUTYZONE.CAM/Anna Anna is a beautiful girl. He's the person I love, he's my light day. The way the music flows and sounds is extravagant and fun. Anna is icon, legend, beautiful girl, princess, inspiration, a star. I could go on and on, understand this. I love NBA Anna.#垃圾

[@theinternet4644]

@@mintysali1141 nc scam kid

[@byrnemcmullen9381]

Charles, you’re an incredible musician. You’ve inspired me to learn bass, I’m going to start looking to get into it.

[@jackson.6282]

CHECK OUT JUSTIN CHANCELLOR FROM TOOL

[@mintysali1141]

𝕊𝕡𝕖𝕔𝕚𝕒𝕝 𝕕𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕪𝕠𝕦 ➺ BEAUTYZONE.CAM/Anna Anna is a beautiful girl. He's the person I love, he's my light day. The way the music flows and sounds is extravagant and fun. Anna is icon, legend, beautiful girl, princess, inspiration, a star. I could go on and on, understand this. I love NBA Anna.#垃圾

[@johncourtright1632]

Awesome Charles! I love seeing all your hard work pay off! You're more than just stayin' alive, you're an inspiration! Congrats again on 1M subscribers!!

[@progatogvgc]

I just discovered you through your Hotel California video, and back trawling through your uploads has been incredible!

[@portgasdace3295]

Charles actually creating his own multiverse of madness, always a pleasure to watch your videos thanks for that

[@karililjendal]

I love how the song still shines through despite everything that's happening, like the sliding hammer on/off melody that you keep clean. Amazing video as always Charles!

[@mintysali1141]

𝕊𝕡𝕖𝕔𝕚𝕒𝕝 𝕕𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕪𝕠𝕦 ➺ BEAUTYZONE.CAM/Anna Anna is a beautiful girl. He's the person I love, he's my light day. The way the music flows and sounds is extravagant and fun. Anna is icon, legend, beautiful girl, princess, inspiration, a star. I could go on and on, understand this. I love NBA Anna.#垃圾

[@georgebrandenburg3786]

Astonishing work, both on quality of sound, presentation, and pure awesomeness. I hope to ever do something as cool as this in my lofe. Truly well done my dude.

[@Stupidspencer1]

😮 Damn son, that was tight! 🤯 You just schooled me on what is possible on a bass guitar. Nice!

[@giovannibertottisonaglio4217]

That synth / bass sync at the end was HELLA COOL!

[@user-zl4dg5fg2o]

@Alisa Vewa leave.

[@mostly_buckethead]

Your capacity to create fantastic arrangements is beyond description! You do on bass what only players such as Tommy Emmanuel can do on guitar. Longtime sub, love your videos!

[@alansewell7810]

I keep coming back to hear this and other of your out-of-this-world interpretations. I'll never be a real bass player, but I've been inspired by your videos to take some lessons to learn the basics from a neighbor who's one of the best bass players in our state.

[@lynxcub7693]

Almost 1mil subscribers! CONGRATS!!

[@doublebass]

you are consistently great but this is one of my favorites you've done. time for me to go practice.

[@CharlesBerthoud]

Thanks, have a good practice sesh 👍🏻

[@DTdigs]

You are a monstrously good musician, it's really inspiring seeing such a creative spin on a cover song and all of the unexplored avenues of playing... You rock man

[@SamJ_1980]

I've played bass for almost 30 years and I can't even begin to comprehend your skills. I could keep up with the standard fingerstyle and most of the slapping but when you start tapping it blows my mind every time. It's like the Fur Elise bridge on bass, which is just ridiculously awesome. You're the freaking man, Charles!

[@Transmutated]

My mom passed away 3 years ago loved this song and would LOVE your videos. Especially the classical metal ones, I think of what she'd say if I could send them to her. Awesome work charles!

[@mattmarkus4868]

respect. i'm almost in the same boat and it's pretty crushing :(. But... music is the great healer for me

[@Bemtevi-1603]

My condolences 💐

[@lpi1565]

Wow... This one really hits different.. Every time a new episode of this serie comes out, i got this "refreshing" feeling, it's so gooood Keep it up you hard work as always Charles! Your efforts almost paid off, you're about to get a million subs!

[@Metaspace2]

Charles, YOU ARE A BEAST!!

[@marcusp2885]

I love how sanded down the end of the fretboard and the body where the fret board ends, shows that he uses it a lot

[@ahmadawadallah2544]

High skills, increasing enthusiasm, real love to what you do... You are a model of hard work and dedication... Love your work🔥🔥

[@DemocracyManifest]

Dude is at one with music, just gets every instrument he touches, insane.

[@laughingone3728]

This is one of my favorite videos for fun to listen to. You did a great job on this one, Charles!

[@fgardelli]

Hey Charles, this was mind-blowing! Thank you so much

[@mbnaprapat9555]

I've followed u for some time and I've gotta say this is one of your absolute all time high! Had me laughing out loud! How you can groove with such technical brilliance is beyond my belief! Amazing

[@Dru20]

Now I really want an album of all these song covers.

[@Taifelel]

This is pure gold, what the heck did I just witness? I love it!

[@thomasmorse6692]

Charles. You are definitely one of the most talented musicians I have had the pleasure to listen to. Congratulations on your channel and I hope you have continued success.

[@kristoffliftoff9316]

Still requesting September by EWF...hope I don't have to wait until September...If so wake me up when it ends 😉

[@CharlesBerthoud]

I see what you did there 😎

[@allreviews0303]

I feel like I've never played bass in my entire life watching your videos. You are the best of all.

[@barryrahn5957]

As always, great fun! Dude!!

[@biconditionals]

The goosebumps moment for me was the little reversal at 2:34. Amazing

[@nalakprince6376]

OMG! I just can't get enough of this talent....David Gilmour's Brick in the Wall next but in your inimitable extended style... 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@jr2904]

Pink Floyd's...

[@mintysali1141]

𝕊𝕡𝕖𝕔𝕚𝕒𝕝 𝕕𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕪𝕠𝕦 ➺ BEAUTYZONE.CAM/Anna Anna is a beautiful girl. He's the person I love, he's my light day. The way the music flows and sounds is extravagant and fun. Anna is icon, legend, beautiful girl, princess, inspiration, a star. I could go on and on, understand this. I love NBA Anna.#垃圾

[@nalakprince6376]

@@jr2904 Yes, Pink Floyd's but David Gilmour's Brick in the Wall solo done on Bass in Charles' unique style. The solo is relatively short but Charles could build it into something longer and really quite special...

[@TheMank999]

Knocked it outta the park. As usual.

[@CharlesBerthoud]

Thanks!

[@benhancock6253]

@ᑎᗩᖇYᗩ GEᖇᗩᑎ💌 i'm underage

[@user-mf3og6vs7g]

@@CharlesBerthoud ВИ ДЖИС -- ТРРРРРР -- СКОРОСТЬ !

[@janetarnold5464]

This is amazing! You have a wonderful talent and a great sense of humor. Love it!!

[@AlephGrey]

Lyrics: It's alright, it's OK, you can look the other way Reality: It's incredible and I can't stop watching

[@djent2689]

Request: if the lesson was the easiest song in the world great video ❤️

[@KeRowKi]

man i love these vids, please keep them up, your content is amazing

[@augustsbautra]

Fabulous! One of my fave tracks finally played right!

[@paulh9657]

Phenomenal! The tap-slide dyads in the pre-chorus section at 1:32 were next-level! also - Charles should wear the wig until his actual hair gets that long!

[@RC32Smiths01]

This is definitely one of the funkiest and most iconic songs out there. These songs turned hard are quite the intriguing endeavor!

[@limesoda7426]

1:01 gives off a really groovy 70s vibe. you are amazing and made my day better with that melody.

[@luisnavarromunoz1567]

I been following you for a good minute this is my first comment for you, and a very old musician, you are extremely good, a Genius and a Master/ level 600 or so. Keep it up, old musician like me really enjoy this.

[@jonpratchett5325]

Brilliant as always Charles. Please Please do a cover of Eric Johnson, Cliffs of Dover :)

[@Agg1E91]

But in that slappy way that you do. Slap happy, as it were.

[@PlayHT-TextToSpeechReader]

Makes sense staying alive is hard with everything that's going on

[@TimothyHuffGuitar]

That was fire bro! I loved every second of it!

[@Adelph011]

That face at 2:01...just perfect

[@JapaneseImportLoL]

im always impressed by the bass playing but another thing i always wondered, how do you make your backing tracks because theres also a lot going on there that we never talk about

[@MattyT_86]

@Alisa Vewa @japanese Import - there's your answer....

[@SMPMS8389]

@@MattyT_86 Hahahahaha

[@bradjones1449]

2:41 goes so hard. My favorite part of this one.

[@thebooda]

You out did yourself! This was fantastic!! Thank you for your efforts! WoW!

[@Tbone51]

I absolutely LOVE your playing!

[@sembilanindera2231]

I remember reading somewhere, that "Staying Alive" beat is the perfect rate to perform a CPR. CMIIW. Btw this is seriously VERY impressive. And kudos for that synth ! Edit: Love the strumming part !

[@zackmcdaniel6100]

Either that, or "Another One Bites the Dust". I guess you choose based on if you are an optimist or a pessimist :).

[@Lucky9_9]

Just not at THIS tempo! Dude hit fast forward on this one 😅

[@srg24601]

Lol it used to be the one they used all the time but the last two times I had to get my BLS renewed they used Baby Shark. Apparently it has the same BPM and younger people know it better than Stayin Alive

[@audioxplorer]

If you do CPR to Charles' version, the victim will turn to mush.

[@MuljoStpho]

I first heard about it from Bullet Tooth Tony. (Look up a video called "Vinnie Jones CPR to Stayin' Alive".)

[@papaidodekiekin3089]

Genius at work!!! Probably the best bassist of this generation!! No doubt!! All around player!

[@davidtallent9382]

Wow, that was fantastic! What a talent! Amazing performance.

[@reikosuzuka8608]

charles is always a great listen. He's got soul ii can chill with.

[@alishamiah111]

I can't be the only one dancing around my living room to this 😂

[@gardenofeels6872]

You might be.

[@moonirah123]

You're not the only one

[@bertramjonessr.6923]

One of the most enjoyable bassist on utube

[@aidenschneider2327]

Low-key Charles the synth and bass sounded so much like something from street fighter alpha and I love it!

[@HarmeetSingh-jo3sg]

Dude this is ridiculously crazy good!!!

[@denverberry]

Absolutely NO hate from a GINORMOUS fan... Of the bass. I think your synth would sound a whole lot better if it only had four strings! Much love for the keys too don't get me wrong, I'm sitting on keys right now... But we all know you're not just a bass player, YOU ARE BASS!

[@liammenard9210]

Charles is very talented at bass. There must have another episode with Davie504!

[@mintysali1141]

𝕊𝕡𝕖𝕔𝕚𝕒𝕝 𝕕𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕪𝕠𝕦 ➺ BEAUTYZONE.CAM/Anna Anna is a beautiful girl. He's the person I love, he's my light day. The way the music flows and sounds is extravagant and fun. Anna is icon, legend, beautiful girl, princess, inspiration, a star. I could go on and on, understand this. I love NBA Anna.#垃圾

[@maxxriffstation7429]

@@mintysali1141 nice decoltee

[@guitarmaddness13]

Not only is he the best bassist alive. He is also a pro at piano/keybord. Can hold his own with the 6 string small scale piccolo bass too.

[@jaykusan4396]

2:41 i fucking love this part

[@georgeblack589]

This is so damn good. Can we get your music anywhere?

[@scotthughey4280]

I just bought one of his albums and singles on Amazon

[@kuretaxyz]

I love that the backing track has its own bass :)

[@tzon6802]

you can never have too much BASS

[@TheBetsyBoop]

Truly amazing!!

[@ClergetMusic]

I like how you brought the synth into this one. Nice!

[@gub4941]

I didn’t know jaco was part of the bee gees

[@cennic1]

I read it like Stalin Alive

[@russmonte5176]

That was fricken awesome.loved it

[@ssengag]

You are from another world... bloody good..really enjoy it.

[@Bob-of-Zoid]

That version will end up killing a crap load of bassists for trying! Puts new meaning to the songs name. Nice synth playing too!

[@ketwotonsing3329]

now i saw someone better than davie504🔥

[@DaiChurch]

What’s up slapper