If CHOP SUEY Was The HARDEST Song In The World

[@CharlesBerthoud]

What should I play next? 🤔👇🏻

[@jmon312]

Barnstorm - Turn to Stone ❗

[@rega5888]

Give it away

[@wildhogOW]

Try to play some EDM or Phonk song on bass.

[@BodaciousH]

Hey Ya!

[@thegodofpez]

Dire Straits - “Sultans of Swing” I think you would elevate that to God tier (it already is, but yeah). 🤟

[@freereinvoltaic]

I loved the “7-string short scale piccolo bass.” 😂

[@It-b-Blair]

One of the most true segments too 😜😂😂

[@wronger0123]

You live in your world, he will live in his

[@meowmix4men78]

SAME! 😂

[@konradlindblad7860]

First I was like "weird, that looks like a guitar". 🙄😅

[@Boss_Tanaka]

@@konradlindblad7860Don’t say things like that ! Do you want to end up in somebody’s trunk ?

[@Rammetallist]

2:40 This is not piano! This is 220-string multiscale acoustic hammerbass.

[@Composer_Ben]

Loved that bit of 88 string keyed fretless bass at the end. The tone on the Shecter was great, too. Excellent stuff here.

[@argus456]

220+ strings, 88 keys

[@blakepuustinen2156]

That fretless metallic bass sounds otherworldly. Honestly so incredibly impressive, that must be so hard to play but you make it look effortless. I’ve recently finished my music degree and I take so much inspiration seeing how much further I can take the skills I’ve learnt. Never stop inspiring the next generation Charles. You’re amazing

[@kevinrose4321]

You are better than your degree! Dont hold yourself back to a piece of paper! Get some!!!

[@macksonamission1784]

My five-year-old says this is the peak of "slappy jazz." That was just amazing. Big smile on my face.

[@Obxhatman]

Dude , lol , those harmonics and the blending back and forth and having to drop the key back and forth. Its stuff no one ever does. It does not surprise me that you can do it. What does surprise me is just how effortless you compose this stuff all together and its like perfect synchronicity. Absolutely just astonishing.

[@dstokes8484]

Look up "Passion Flower" by John Gomm. I don't think you'll be disappointed. 😎

[@martinbuhrer3893]

...the synchronicity of our city, our ciiiiityyyyy 😄

[@thomasdelaney4898]

It's* both times.

[@shashankmohanty1379]

Selene, Michael Manring

[@ThePANDA1885]

@@shashankmohanty1379huh.. huh.. he said man ring… huh.. huh

[@kensteckelberg7013]

I figured it out. You are Mozart reborn. There is no explanation other than you have powers outside of anything most people are born with. Your compositional mind is level infinity. It's not just your ridiculously insane playing (on every instrument) but your ability to compose and piece together the most fantastic music I have ever lived to experience, that is most profound. Thank you for being alive while I am. You are setting musical precedence and history with your brilliance. Absolutely amazing, Charles. My goodness.

[@jgalt99]

Well said, sir.

[@kevinshiley9061]

Unless he's.................'ALIEN'!! 😂😂

[@kensteckelberg7013]

@@kevinshiley9061 trust me, I’ve seriously contemplated that. 👽

[@samueldaniels8415]

While I agree that he's great, there are quite a few people equally as skilled, if not more so.

[@kensteckelberg7013]

@@samueldaniels8415 bassists?

[@lengman2112]

I haven’t been surprised and entertained like this on KZbin for a long time.

[@fdc_zotei52]

To be honest I am not a huge bass fan, but duuude. You just nailed it so hard, that's unbelievable at any sense. Wow, just wow, no words, bravo!

[@thegodofpez]

Those harmonics are absolutely gorgeous! 🤟🔥

[@CharlesBerthoud]

Thanks!

[@HappyBeezerStudios]

That is SOAD for you.

[@tj4762]

@@CharlesBerthoud hey that opening bit of Chop Strummy there sounded like Pinball WIzard by the Who, awesome.

[@dannym5196]

@@CharlesBerthoud can i have ur autigraph

[@yage1306]

Harmonie boi charles

[@A_Honcho]

To see you and your channel grow from 80k subs to 1.65M and continually raise the bar with each video and song is simply astounding!

[@theseangle]

Been watching him publish his very first video after the Davie504 Fiverr video. It would seem a single goofy memy video wouldn't be able to headstart such an online career just by chance

[@kimmokoolwtf]

​@@theseanglei was there the day before he decided to create this channel. It was cool.

[@theseangle]

@@kimmokoolwtf you were here ~10 years ago? Jk I know what you mean

[@raimondszakis8337]

@@theseangle nooo, don't tell me 10 years have passed since that day!?

[@incognito7039]

I have no idea how you continue to blow my mind. Fantastic playing Charles, Thank you as always for sharing with us. Have an amazing day.

[@Shakerroo]

That is instantly one of my favorite compositions you have ever done! I would love to see a collaboration with you and The Doo!

[@metatron107]

I play a 32-string archipelago downturned bass and I couldn't hope to play this.

[@andrewpappas9311]

This honestly makes me love the original song even more, this was absolutely awesome dude

[@DaveyLuvGravy]

Beautiful. Love hearing your style coming through these interpretations on bass. Thanks for making this.

[@kebo57]

Charles so good he can change bass guitars several times during a song and NEVER miss a single note!! Well done, sir! 😂

[@Yumari-Mai]

This is beyond insanity at this point. Every line goes so damn well with the others. It makes so much sense musically. I just want it to go on for like 10mins 🎶🎶

[@DopeShow]

This is the most beautiful thing I’ve heard in my entire life. Also: imma gonna go sell my bass now.

[@RC32Smiths01]

An absolutely explosive song made even more explosive! Awesome playing man!

[@H3_remix]

Bro congrats that was gnarly as hell. Long time fan of SOAD and hearing it all compiled into one piece is something Serj Tankian would love too. Keep it up man you’re incredible

[@wizardvega724]

This is one of my favorite covers you've done. Phenomenal.

[@doj818]

It's just mind blowing to me how much talent you've spawned with your years of work and dedication. Thank you for sharing the fruits of your work with us

[@zappamothers9205]

Wow. I'm not a musician, just a lover of such artistry. A video and performance like this inspires me. You are a special artist. I appreciate your expression. Amazing.

[@CelticKnight]

Man the tone on this new bass is god tier. Also, amazing arrangement; dare I say one of your best.

[@tonq7670]

sometimes I wish to hear the song without words. I definitely like the original one, but that's another level: multiple instruments, all conceivable bass techniques, and as always perfect timing. done by 1 man. I'm speechless

[@marchamill]

When raw talent meet dedication. This one was something else. Thank you for blessing us with your craftmanship.

[@matthijsbarendse5736]

Epic. The 0.3 second seamless switches to three different kinds of basses and a piano (whilst playing a bass) is mindblowing.

[@nicw.8927]

You make this look so easy, the random tuning changes are so smooth 🤌

[@Reldan]

Fantastic arrangement and playing. I voted for this and it was everything I hoped it would be!

[@hawtenslaton4307]

Hey Charles Love your playing and vids! Creativity, playing, par-excellence! Thank you for sharing your gift with us all!

[@nicolaskiergras9322]

The slightly shakey cam is just so satisfying during these videos excellent cover my man loves it 🎉

[@glauberseibert4725]

The sound of the fretless bass is so beautiful.

[@wirelesmike73]

Outstanding! You just showed that this song, not only rocks the f--k out but, is also a truly beautiful, powerful, haunting melody. So, so good.

[@ArtemRudenko-pp6qk]

Dude, i really rarely write comments but it's such a cool cover. You are powerful!💪🏻 Greetings from brave Ukraine. 🇺🇦

[@SuperChaoticus]

Keep at it, Charles. With practice, some day you're going to be good enough to play with others!

[@wildhogOW]

Was the first upload an accident? 😅 A truly excellent cover Charles, as always 🤘

[@jeremysmit9866]

There is a saying that's close to my heart that goes "Sing until the song sings you." Well Done! Really enjoyed this.

[@WestyZaffles]

wow, love the continuation from the “if SOAD gave you 60 seconds to audition” , sounds just as heavenly as it did then!!

[@viktorbogatchuk6325]

Все как обычно у Чальза просто превосходно ! Лайк и восторг !

[@michaeltrolove2290]

Really loved that Bass duet (#9). Beautiful harmonies and the tone of those two basses combined. Fantastic!

[@ZeldaxLegacy]

You are the El Estapario of bass guitar, wtf this is so impressive and makes bass look like a ton of fun

[@SlimPickens-kv3ws]

Thank you for kicking all our asses. That was awesome.

[@AndyKow]

Slapping awesome! Thanks for taking the time to make and share this.

[@cavernousmind53]

Just incredible, you're virtuosic abilities never cease to amaze me. The tone on that fretless is to die for ❤

[@sethgreen5407]

That gorgeous tone from that fretless I could listen to all day ,mad skills, props to you

[@francoismenard6704]

The only thing missing is Serj's voice. Bravo!

[@HexOverride]

Hold up

[@cake_9510]

Just noticed that the 6 string kinea just has one massive pickup. I love that energy

[@ericm1373]

Hey, I was listening to this song earlier today! Amazing work Charles, keep it up!

[@Grim_666-]

Davie504 would be proud lol

[@NhatMeengP]

Davie ain’t good as him in terms of music, better at entertainment tho

[@RaptorT1V]

​@@NhatMeengP agree. But Davie gifted a popularity to Charles, like PewDiePie did it to Davie earlier

[@hansdampf42]

Strumming and tapping into? Davie would slap. 🎉

[@Kittyderp]

@@hansdampf42 Step 3 and 10.

[@irakurniawan2425]

Davie was nothing.

[@mcswordfish]

I love that when you casually throw in some piano, you're casually sitting at a grand piano. That's the kind of "Go Big or Go Home" I really dig

[@zarcon5750]

That might for real BE the hardest song in the world ha ha, portions of that looked nearly impossible, very well done Charles! :)

[@arosonomy]

The tuning around to make the overtone harmonics change is just... wow ❤

[@pappapandagamer7438]

that....that was absolutely awe inspiring.... my goosebumps have goosebumps.

[@apinakapina]

Played this to my musical kids, one of whom is also that perfectionist type who needs to be perfect from the get go. Told him that most people playing bass in bands and professionally are nowhere near the level of Charles here. This is my favourite cover of this very popular song.

[@BoundaryElephant]

This reminds me of how I live my life, making everything as hard as possible. But unlike my day-to-day, you have made the complexity elegant.

[@SouthernDelta]

I'm going to need a full cover of this with just section 5, please.

[@naringrass]

I can hear that the "drummer" does not get tired toward the end. brilliant guitar playing!

[@VardaMusic]

The bass duet part was my personal fave! Really excellent work!

[@DiegoPViolin]

I'm a professional 4-string high pitch super short scale fretless bowed bass player, and I literally can't handle the way you play the fretless part (ok, I mean the whole stuff, but especially that) BRO WHAT THE HELL

[@MattsBassment]

Absolutely amazing!

[@vdawg2224]

What's magical about this is that he uses each technique at the right moment and it makes sense and sounds delicious!

[@pmdinaz]

Smashed it! Tasty harmonics and layering for the full effect.

[@gregartman9827]

Dude your style is so cool. Never seen fret tapping like that on a bass before. You've made me pick up the instrument again.

[@kadikiss]

🎸Steve 504 must be proud of you! SOAD fans already are. 🤘🏻

[@IevgenDonii-p8c]

You're absolutely talented,man, brilliance 👏👏👏

[@dvldog_]

Can't believe it wasn't called "Tap Suey"! Regardless of what you call it, I call it freaking AWESOME!

[@Witness314]

This is a masterpiece! Please continue your marvelous work. By the way, I noticed your intentional missing of those final guitar bends!

[@shoeline76]

Amazing talent, sir. In bass playing and video making. I've been a bass player 30+ years. I enjoy your videos.

[@serjlav2]

Thank you! Cool hurricane rhythm!

[@TomMarello]

Jeeeez !!!! Both the amazing musicality & composition of the overdubs and performance are insanely great

[@JivecattheMagnificent]

The "Fretless of a Down" section was absolutely beautiful. One of these days I will blow a huge amount of wonga on a fretless five-string.

[@arreckan5353]

This guy is without a doubt the most complete musician on KZbin.

[@karlricardo4088]

Charles "Boyka" Berthoud

[@eldestmochi913]

This might be one of the best you’ve ever done, and that says a lot. Bravo.

[@pimpa1]

I've been watching your videos for quite a while now, and they are all impressive. But this is a whole other level!!! Truly amazing!

[@eamonahern7495]

Best version of this song. 👌 I think everyone appreciates the 'piccolo bass' as a nice touch.

[@NathanTagalong]

Amazing! One of my favs you've done

[@WillowEWisp]

The production value of this video cannot be overstated! Brilliant work!

[@Secretsofsociety]

How did I miss this one until now. Killed it. Even brought out the 230 string bass.

[@nolanbannon3101]

i couldnt find the piano. all i could see was the 96 string floor mounted hammer bass

[@rawberry3]

You know when you dont even do the thing you're watching but your jaw sits firmly on the floor from the raw recognition that you are watching someone so unbelievably skilled in their craft? Yes. That.

[@NorthLoftier]

This man right here is single-handedly my biggest inspiration to go for bass.

[@alastairpapworth2763]

Man you are actually so fucking good. Mega props for all the hours you’ve put into bass. It makes me want to practice more than I ever have in the 27 years I’ve been playing 🤘

[@Bar.65]

Charles … Charles …Charles …. THAT WAS AWESOME !!!!!! CROWN THIS MAN ALREADY!!!!! Sir King Charles Berthoud. Sir … you really are a great one and I am glad to be able and witness this incredible talent. Please continue to share.

[@phcr809]

That's just godlike. You keep on blowing those minds again and again, Charles. As a big fan of tech death metal (Beyond Creation, Obscura, etc.) I appreciate these works related to the genre so much. Keep it up! I would really love to see your perspective on Rings of Saturn in the future.

[@iplaybadguys1457]

This is one of my favorite songs, and you just made me love it more! Absolutely astonishing talent you have :-)

[@katharineshade9550]

Ditto :)

[@dynamicphotography_]

Good gravy my guy. You have an amazing gift. And skills. And everything. Sick stuff.

[@viper11289]

That piano solo just for the hell of it folded me in half 😂😂 love it man. So good

[@dudaseifert]

I loved your evolution from PRO BASS PLAYER to the best bass player in the world

[@riphelix]

It's official. I am 1 billion % convinced you are some sort of machine. You are not human. You're a God amongst men, Mr. Berthoud.

[@jaykay6340]

Man, not only did you throw in the white piccolo bass, but to see you slap the 88 string stage bass was a real treat

[@Comstar_Accountant]

Charles,i would love a video where you walk us through what bass guitars you use/ setup you use.thank you for the great content.

[@selenicamusic]

Like math rock and technical metal mixed together. Beautiful

[@Fledermausmann]

Im still entirely convinced that mah man, Chuck down here is secretly just a funk DJ who remixes songs and then just goes in front of the camera with his bass, does whatever he likes and amazes us plebs with his digital dexterity since we have 0 idea if he's actually playing the notes that we hear... #conspiracytheory... Haha... I jest but still... Great job. Subscribed to this channel.

[@OffbeatDooter]

Mindblowing! You've outdone yourself on this one!

[@Hiznogood]

I just love that song and your take on it was beautiful! Music is the thing that could heal a man’s soul, maybe even the whole world.

[@murillomarques2238]

This is the most magestic musical act that I have see and heard in the recent years.

[@tengdayz2]

This sounded mind-meltingly gorgeous.

[@TheTrueM4gg0t]

You are insane charles. Thank you! And thank you for reimagining one of my all time favorites