Nothing Else Matters on FRETLESS bass sounds BREATHTAKING

Since a lot of you seemed to enjoy Stairway to Heaven on fretless, I realized Nothing Else Matters would probably sound great too! Remember to TAP like and subscribe if you enjoyed this!
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Original Song: Nothing Else Matters by Metallica
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[@CharlesBerthoud]

Any comments about "giveaways" are scams! I will always personally announce real giveaways in a video so you know it's real.

[@henriklarsen8140]

Thanks Charles. Wrote to you today about it. Sent screenshots to you from the chat 😵‍💫

[@gamma8283]

at many of the coments down below are this messages...

[@bilcarter]

If an acoustic bass has a large sound hole, I think it's called a largemouth bass.

[@jamessurnamepending1239]

how do we know if you're the real charles berthoud though?

[@pumpkinheadghoul]

@@bilcarter 🤣

[@Tootsiepop201]

His mastery of any bass he picks up is astounding. Fretless, 6 string, seared, does not matter.

[@CharlesBerthoud]

Seared was the toughest to master, so easy to overdo it if you're not concentrating

[@edomorselli7361]

And nothing else matters

[@vbguy33]

@@CharlesBerthoud what is seared?

[@bunlaguigne21]

@@vbguy33 it's cooked bass

[@Ignitus]

jfc i just googled "seared bass" and google showed fish, and i was like no, not the food, the instrument. so I edited it to "seared bass guitar" and then realized how stupid i am

[@Dangler83]

My father played bass and always appreciated the music I listen to. His bass of choice was fretless as well. He passed two months ago, he would've loved this rendition.

[@zissimoskalarrytis3865]

Sorry for your loss, my father is also a bassist and the reason i play bass myself.

[@TalkingZen]

Rest in Peace🕊️☦️♥️

[@wizb1258]

Rest in Peace.

[@jacesantamaria8394]

❤❤❤

[@XxH3ADcaseXx]

RIP to your pops

[@fedepia84]

Charles... I'm facing a tough moment in my life and your videos bring me some smiles and heavy breathe. Thanks for existing.

[@CharlesBerthoud]

That's great to hear, stay strong!!

[@awabaskri1875]

@@CharlesBerthoud I agree with him. I remember working at a restaurant that drained my soul. I would watch your videos during my breaks and they bought so much joy.

[@george_2172]

I hope you feel better 🙏

[@awabaskri1875]

@@george_2172 Thank you, I appreciate your comment. I feel great.

[@george_2172]

@@awabaskri1875 of course, I’m glad to hear that!

[@gregorywall7586]

I have never seen a bassist as good as this dude is.

[@MimMdance]

Him and Nate Navarro are genius. I wouldn't chose between them because it doesn't really matter. I do think Davie isn't quite as great as them, but no hate. There must be others too but I don't know them.

[@jackcottrell8545]

Cliff burton

[@DaroffApFire]

Nick Campbell is pretty damn good.

[@yusufyusuf1998]

​@@jackcottrell8545this guy plays tighter than cliff

[@makaroonimosso]

les claypool

[@juanluistr5073]

GIVE US THE FULL VERSION OF THIS MASTERPIECE PLEASE !!!!!!

[@AzAtHoTh1666]

There's something about the slide and buttery smoothness of a fretless that just hits right. This sounds ablosutely INSANE! You're an artist, Charles

[@jonny555ive]

Other than my kids voices the sounds of a fretless are my favorite. Nothing compares to house smooth and sweet it sounds. ❤️

[@unromanoarecareanaveragero8275]

We *NEED* a full version right now!

[@RobertJones-ix2hu]

Agreed. A 114 second snippet is almost grounds for a dislike

[@nathanSr92]

This!!!

[@unromanoarecareanaveragero8275]

Holy shit, Charles just hearted my comment! We’re sure to expect a full version now!

[@Sl1Mac]

With solo 😃

[@jeremysmit9866]

Please, please a full version.

[@karlhungus5395]

I don’t understand how I’m always more impressed with each new video. It’s so good!

[@polygonalmasonary]

What an astoundingly beautiful piece of skillfully played music this is. I was a guitarist for decades before arthritis set in, I tried playing fretless bass, it's an extremely difficult instrument to 'master' but this guy makes it look almost effortless. The skillful playing is important, rather than focusing on the instrument being played, we hear and fully appreciate the music.

[@basdebruin2355]

Besides the absolute masterclass of changing playing a bass into pure art, the astonishing look of this bass is an art at itself as well.

[@zacharyharrington1451]

You are THE reason that I bought a bass a month ago. You’re awesome, thanks for giving me a new hobby!

[@CharlesBerthoud]

That's amazing to hear, have fun with it!

[@hstalerbass]

What bass did you buy?

[@nikolayparygin610]

@@hstalerbass with strings on it. with BASSic sound.

[@hstalerbass]

@@nikolayparygin610 damn

[@zacharyharrington1451]

@@hstalerbass I bought a Davidson off of Amazon because it had a bundle of everything I would need to start playing and it had good reviews. So far it’s been amazing!

[@stratacastor4720]

I swear this man has the Midas touch, every song he touches turns to gold! Thank you for your fine work as always Charles!

[@groshek81]

More like a Mibass :-)

[@glowgreen3]

Guy crushes every possible note with a hammer or a feather or anything in between depending on the timing or feel or supernatural whathaveyou’s and it’s turbo satisfying. He’s like an antenna to another dimension or universe. Incredible playing thanks for sharing

[@emergentform1188]

Beautiful. Fun fact: Elton John once said that this was one of the most amazing songs ever written, while the guys from Metallica were sitting in the front seat in the audience. Hetfield's mind was blown.

[@EminencePhront]

Elton sang a duet with Ozzy. He’s got serious cred.

[@daveowens271]

I saw that. I thought he was going to lose it right there.

[@emergentform1188]

@@daveowens271 Well deserved. James is an amazing song writer.

[@gnaagren]

@@EminencePhront also, he's Elton John.

[@benjamingrabowska5610]

I saw this pop up on my feed and realized nothing else mattered, so I clicked. Absolutely beautiful!

[@burgersnchips]

When you reach this level of mastery you can just express yourself and it happens. Charles knows his instrument like a poet knows his words.

[@Doug791]

Hey , burgersnchips , you better text him ☝️ 😂😂😂 Edit: very cool post , completely agree.

[@burgersnchips]

@@Doug791 ooh shit yea I wonder what I won 😂

[@MrFrenchHarp]

Truth

[@Zero_8347]

Thanks!

[@deshuetsito.]

¡Gracias!

[@fuzzy9254]

The most amazing thing to me about your style is you can take almost any song and turn it into almost a symphony with one instrument and two hands, absolutely unbelievable every time. Love it.

[@andypandywalters]

What a beautiful sounding bass. Love the harmonics.

[@fungusenormus2378]

@Charles: Is this a common thing to do with a bass? Or did you borrow that technique from the violin?

[@ekyo_stuff]

@@fungusenormus2378 It is actually a common thing on all string instruments! I mean I guess on some it is more common than others but it's definitely not a borrowed thing from anywhere!

[@RC32Smiths01]

What a wonderful and deep interpretation of the song! Nice man as always!

[@dvldog_]

One of the most beautiful, if not THE most beautiful, performances of this song ever!

[@Rai_S82]

You should check out Ichika Nito's version on a 12-string... it's insane. 🤯

[@DonutLord32]

Dude is surely a master of the bass. He has some mad talent

[@CodyTreng]

He's a mad genius. Playing bass at another level.

[@ezsairus5302]

Woooow Nice skills you have ! Great ! Always liked your bass covers because they don't feel like covers or as if they are played on a bass. They are like completely self-sufficient music pieces !

[@CharlesBerthoud]

Thanks! I always try to make it a little bit unique

[@qazior]

He cannot be stopped. They're self-sustaining now.

[@MatsLindgrenMusic]

That harmonics run at 0:22 gives me life.

[@tenkaiechi01]

Good Sir, you don't know me. But you have no idea how much i needed this today. It's been a rough year for me, and music is my only escape most of the time. Since the onset of nerve malfunction in my hands i can no longer play for more than a few minutes at best. Listening to you rock is nearly as comforting as playing myself and for that. I thank you.

[@Kasibaby-k6c]

This song speaks to the soul and brings life to what was once thought dead. Playing it like you do with this beautiful bass, unworldy in a realm we only dream in. Bravo 👏

[@williamdurkacz6046]

I would like to respectfully request a full version with an extended solo and drums please 😬 Outstanding work, that was truly breathtaking

[@reid0001]

I wish I could like this a Million times. So amazing! You make me want to get Back into bass and play after a seven year hiatus. I was never this good by far, but I was ok. Listening to your music gives me the want and drive to actually learn all of the amazing things a bass is truly capable of.

[@Zachary-]

Make a million gmail accounts and you can.

[@SeanFalloy]

One of my all-time favorite songs! Thanks Charles for all you do!

[@CalmingAnxiety]

Unbelievable. This is truly beautiful Charles. You have been a constant this last few months during my mental break down and spiral into hell. I can not thank you enough for the joy and light you have given me. Ta

[@alterd-statesofconsciousne7585]

dude your fingers are doing a dance, just as beautiful as the sound

[@stickydamper]

With practice you can learn how to play, but what notes to play. It cannot be learned. You are gifted my friend.....

[@noakinn]

saying this discredits the years of hardwork he did to do this. this isn't a gift, it's his conviction and passion to learn his craft.

[@Fredo_675]

Best bass player on youtube

[@TheCustomEverythingChannel]

Hands down

[@CosmicAlgorithm]

definitely between him and Davie for sure

[@dleblanc343]

Check remco hendrix too!

[@Fredo_675]

@@CosmicAlgorithm Davie is good for sure! But in my opinion Charles is playing more beatiful and he has developed his own style of playing bass as lead instrument. Not even Davie is doing this (maybe he can tho).

[@danieljennings6144]

Don’t tell davie504

[@ryanobray1]

I'm truly convinced that you are the GOAT bass guitarist. Your talent is truly astounding. Thanks for sharing.

[@larrycallaway2987]

This is just so beautiful. I could put it on a continuous loop and play it while I sleep.

[@SlimakaGS]

Это просто волшебство какое-то! Маэстро, Вы гений! Браво! 👍

[@zwsh89]

I’m about to start teaching this song to one of my guitar students, definately sharing this with him before we get into it to help inspire him, thanks for yet another killer bass cover!

[@Crowmaster35]

Definitely one of my favorite videos so far! Excellent job, I started working on my own bass KZbin channel after being inspired from yours and davie504

[@CharlesBerthoud]

Nice, have fun!

[@robinred1851]

I wish I could play like that. Unfortunately I play no instrument just because I have no musical talent. Therefore it's good there are people like you. This video made my day buddy, thanks. Greetings from the Čech Republic 🇨🇿.

[@kaspeer]

Musical talents are like others : doable. You just need to put efforts in it and you'll get there. Don't doubt of yourself, the first step is always the hardest ! Buy a good but cheap bass or any instrument, mix music theory with song learning and you'll have a quite good level rapidly. As always the hard thing is to put consistency in, otherwise it's fun and if you're really interested in learning an instrument, you'll get there in no time ! No excuses anymore, it's time to chase what you really want bro 🙌🤘

[@badethics7542]

There is no such thing as musical talent, only the drive to practice and improve. Here's hoping you pick up an instrument in 2023!

[@salty_3k506]

talent doesn't exist. you only see the results, not the literal 20 000 plus hours he put into learning how to play bass, that's how the idea of talent gets born. but anyone with a healthy body can learn an instruments and even disabilities don't make it impossible. you can do it, buy an instrument, practice with tutorials, learn theory, do exercises, write your own songs, play with others and just have fun.

[@joaomatos8286]

1:09 those harmonics! Were so precious, amazing, excellent, marvellous, awesome playing!

[@9Phillimeter]

What a sound. Beautiful.

[@Kenny-eu8vb]

Already sent this to a good friend. Had to repost for any guitar buffs or any music lovers. This is beyond fantastic & demonstrates how versatile a bass can be.

[@JC130676]

And just before Christmas we get yet another stunning display of bass playing, thank you very much indeed. However can we also take a moment to appreciate what a masterpiece this song is? Over 30 years old and it just doesn't age.

[@anycoversyoulike8649]

Wow... I dont have the words to describe this masterpiece... Gave me chills and a strange feeling of slight... Amazing solo 🎸🎸🎸

[@federalagent9950]

This sounded way better than I thought it would! Love that fretless tone

[@Kasibaby-k6c]

I believe that in the hearts of bassists and guitarists lies the innate and distant ambition to become a violinist and cellist.

[@pikehunter23750]

As an old bass player that learned how to play the bass by the entire Black Album....you sir made my day! That was breathtakingly haunting as it was beautiful. I would give anything to see this very performance on a Metallica stage!! I never had the chance to see them live. I can't afford their ticket prices nowadays...but if you were there....I'd go without just to see it on their stage with their entire audio setup. What a piece of Heaven that would be!

[@TheBl00D1u5t]

HOLY EFF! This song already hits so hard in the emotions. But THIS!! I was almost reduced to tears... Incredible!!

[@LaSDetta]

Now i NEED a full version of this! So good!

[@berthoudcharles1_._]

☝️☝️congratulations, you have been selected among my winners this week massage me to acknowledge your prize 🎁🎁🎊🎊🎊

[@mikeydashank3897]

Gary Numan's "I, Assassin" album really got me into fretless bass. It's so damn unique sounding, I am a keyboardist, but I often put the bass function on fretless and just play around 😎

[@ropenstein]

Glad to hear someone else mention I, Assassin, as that was the album that introduced me to fretless bass as well.

[@pirate_duck4985]

One of my most favourite songs ever tbh. This is an absolutely beautiful rendition & the sound fits so perfectly.

[@jpgv8090]

the precision on the notes is outstanding

[@joshuaashkar6644]

This is both hypnotizing and relaxing, as well as breathtaking

[@berthoudcharles1_._]

☝️☝️congratulations, you have been selected among my winners this week massage me to acknowledge your prize 🎁🎁🎊🎊🎊

[@GuitarsRockForever]

Anything this man plays, is breathtaking.

[@Emily_Charley]

Absolutely breathtakingly beautiful. Especially loved the ending. You really have a gift Charles

[@jeffgraver7205]

Those harmonics are so amazing!!

[@dimasveliz6745]

One of the most underrated interpretations of this fantastic song. Geniusly put together man! Kudos

[@bullymag]

Thanks for your music! I can listen you playing all day 🎸🤩

[@WishMount]

I literally couldn’t tell when he was playing the bass or the melody like wtaf dude that was nuts 0:55 onwards

[@kenshin2302]

My favorite song ever, sounds even more amazing now. Thank you for sharing!

[@luisrodriguez8639]

I would love to see you playing Jose Jackson Steppin Out as is one of the most difficult and a beauty

[@GustavoDB]

Omg. Perfection in everything. It looks unreal. You are the more talented, that is so on tune to be a hard fretless to manage with all the techniques used. Unbelievable. Bravo. This is maybe the first instrumental cover originally sang I really like. Thanks

[@captainkthebassplayinpirate16]

Can believe we still haven’t gotten to hear any Primus on this absolute beauty of a bass.

[@LeelssDelta]

i mean its not a whambola but im curious to hear some of the backwoods stuff.

[@IsaacAndersonMedia]

Why? Primus sucks

[@johnbeauvais9535]

@@IsaacAndersonMedia we're Primus and we suck.

[@captainkthebassplayinpirate16]

@@IsaacAndersonMedia Hahahhahahahahahahahahhhahahahahahhaha Nice

[@LeelssDelta]

@@IsaacAndersonMedia you do know thats the same group that did the South Park theme song right?

[@mattgreven7615]

your intonation is fabulous!

[@GustavoDB]

Totally

[@infernalsquid]

Love this rendition of Nothing Else Matters! Charles, as a bassist, you’re my hero.

[@patrickjmolloy]

Beautiful rendition of a beautiful piece of music. I’ve never tried playing it on bass, but I’ve played it on cello. One of my favourite Metallica tracks. How could it not be? It’s a love song from James to us, “The Fifth Member” and I’ve been a huge fan of them since ‘83.

[@Doug791]

Watching a true master demonstrate their art , whatever it is , is always worth it. In this case it was properly astounding.

[@benoitdufresne3288]

This has to be the most beautiful bass in the whole wide world. And Charles is a total genius of course.

[@НиколайТкаченко-ж5д]

Вот Это Кайф!!!!!!! Какой ты умничка, парень! Не снижай планку.

[@SoldierOfSunrise]

Charles, I was amazed watching & listening to many of your performance, but for me this is absolutely the favorite one. I could easily listen to the whole song, with the solo, etc., regardless this is quite a long song originally. Because you played it with so much sensibility and perfection. I wish you would play more themes and songs in this style...! Fretless, tapping, harmony and beautiful melodies...

[@EnglishLad]

Nothing Else Matters is one of those songs that can be interpreted and arranged into any genre and still sound absolutely brilliant. Any musician will tell you that that’s a very difficult thing to achieve, musically.

[@BrodyTEEHEE_RL-MTB]

We need MORE OF THIS

[@xxprogressxx624]

This man is obscenely talented

[@EmilienBandrac]

0:53 my fav 3 notes of the track, a bassplayer classic : *po (3) po (2) pom (0)*

[@Serzenn]

Very underrated comment

[@Random_user_8472]

Dude, seriously, everything that you play sounds breath taking 🥰

[@michaelornato677]

WOW! Thats all I can say!

[@crwnguy]

The musicianship is just off the chart. Absolutely superb.

[@oni7488]

I would love a full cover of this so much. Please? 🥺

[@garaughty]

This is beautiful on so many levels Charles !

[@AutisticNik]

Damn, this is making me want to pick up electric bass! I’m a classical bass player and I really appreciate and respect the virtuosity that you’ve achieved. Going to go practice now 😃

[@stroxar5694]

Gave me chills the second i began to watch it

[@WaltMartin]

Damn, I usually just Lurk and Listen to your channel, but Damn Bro, that is so freaking AWESOME!!! Had to at least tell you.

[@judyi.7015]

Your music always makes me feel wonderful!!! It's blissful!!! 😊

[@antonant552]

Как такое возможно???))) Просто невероятно))) Аплодирую стоя!!!)))👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@YUPbI4_YUPOB]

Звук безладового баса просто бальзам! Кайф!

[@igor_electrician]

Согласен с вами, коллеги )

[@morbidangel6606]

Красота! 👌👌👌

[@14stg44]

Ант, а я не у тебя ли тыщу лет назад струны покупал?)))

[@TheFeduxa]

Не зря 40000 часов учился. Красавчег Как перестать слушать ? Пошел второй час. :-)

[@duaneperkins8329]

Wow...just wow!

[@temettuemekliligi6661]

wow... you gave this beautiful piece of music, a fresh soul... so much emotion there...

[@mindseye4914]

Just absolutely fkn sick!! Just goosebumps inducing talent and virtuosity my goodness!!!...Metallica needs to bow down to Charles for this unreal rendition.

[@RazorNLD]

Basically a one man band. It has such a great sound and great vibes to it, please do a full version.

[@zoltanbereczki7162]

You're breathtaking!

[@SylvesterCarl]

That's fuc'n awesome!

[@doug_1489]

wow...im 50 now and heard that song my whole life...every party I went to etc but what a beautiful rendition. Fine musician 👌🏻

[@Janhalb]

Im not a bass player, but that's just WOW.

[@Your-Local-Animator]

Awesome playing as usual Charles! Great job!

[@CharlesBerthoud]

Thanks!!

[@thegreatkight8016]

The thing that’s the MOST breathtaking is the fact that he still has perfect pitch on fretless bass💀

[@summers9911]

1 of the best covers to date. This reached down to the depths....awsomely played & masterfully done.

[@familymiller1854]

Amazing performance, young sir. Your mastery speaks highly of your dedication. Bravo!

[@WishMount]

1:31 oooft those bends 😢❤

[@ИванТарасов-х2ц]

Этот парень вируоз.. хорошо, что есть такие люди - благодаря им мир становится немного чище и приятнее.. спасибо! 🖐😃