Playing bass with a VIRTUAL WHAMMY sounds BREATHTAKING

[@awol1209]

This guy is honestly one of the best bass players on the planet. The talent is unimaginable for us mere mortals.

[@Cottage-Beats]

I don’t think he’d be offended by me saying this, but he’s not got this good not from talent but literally thoooooousands of hours of practice.

[@Tasmanaut]

@@Cottage-Beats It's not offensive at all, you are actually being respectful. I become offended when people accuse me of having 'talent'. They think it comes easily and naturally, when it has taken me hours upon hours of hard work to polish something to a level that I'm willing to perform it for someone. Some people can't imagine being so dedicated to something and the work that goes into it, I guess. To be fair, a natural aptitude or 'talent' does help and sort of determines your ceiling, and this dude is on another level. I don't actually have much 'talent' at all, just a devotion for what I try to do. Most people could become fairly proficient at music, even without talent, if they were willing to put in the thousands of hours

[@TENthe10th]

​​@@Tasmanaut Many just confuse talent with passion. Your word really struck a chord with me (pun not intended). I very much dislike beeing called talented since my playing isn't a gifted ability nor even years of music lessons. I read sheet music on a beginner level. But I've played the piano nearly every single day for the last 5 years sometimes for up to 2 hours non stop. Simply because I enjoy it.

[@Sciguy95]

​@@Cottage-Beatsexactly, he said at the end that he practices 40 hours a day.

[@PrettyMike213]

I think it's YOU, Charles, that makes it sound breathtaking!

[@jaker2542]

Came here to say this

[@P_B_FR]

Yh, you could honestly make my farts breathtaking

[@Zeta9966]

Yeah I was gonna say this. He could pick up the worst shit tier bass and make it sound great.

[@mikedayNTDBASS]

Facts!!! Haha

[@Si-Fi.51]

You think?!? Lol 😂

[@SamHintz]

Love how you didn’t do anything gimmicky or obnoxious with the whammy bar and incorporated it into the song so cleverly. I usually don’t think of whammy bars as being so serene and beautiful like this but you made it work, man.

[@zzzzzz69]

He just used it for half-steps

[@theverseshed]

The best and most famous exponent of subtle whammy was, of course, Jeff Beck. Nobody - absolutely nobody, could use it like he did. I agree about how subtle Charles was with this piece. It would have been magical to see and hear him play with JB who was also known for his use of top bassists.

[@ramen2716]

Honestly yeah, often with these kinda videos people go "look what this thing can do, look at me using it all the time" And it just sounds okay But it sounds amazing incorporated in a more natural way

[@joenorsworthy]

It's very cool to see artists experiment. Lovely piece.

[@russell_szabados]

@Joe Norsworthy yes! I agree completely. That's why I think KZbin and Instagram have been such valuable resources for musicians. I can't help feeling like KZbin/Google/Alpha is going to screw it all up some day in their endless quest for continued financial growth. Publicly traded companies and artistic growth don't normally go hand in hand. I hope I'm wrong.

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@Lordd882 SCAM

[@eliascorrea8573]

I get this feeling that out of the many ways you could have gone with this piece the choices you made were just right. Everything is where it should be, yet you weaved in complexity in a seemless way. This is really good composition.

[@andrewlabib7361]

Bro that was so beautiful you always surprise me with your vids so creative❤️❤️🔥🔥

[@CharlesBerthoud]

Thanks!

[@СамодельныйСамоделка]

@CharlesBerthoud - Super!!! Orpheus nervously smokes a lyre on the sidelines... 👍👏👏👏👍

[@titaniumdenight5501]

I've honestly missed these longer originals and this one sounded phenominal!

[@r.d.6565]

What the heck man. You're an alien. I mean that in the most complimenting fashion. You're so very impressive and your composition is flawless.

[@carpediemarts705]

Just wait until he shows his second set of jaws...

[@Bob-of-Zoid]

Don't make us take him back! 👽 Signed: Vorloovian High Counsel, admiral Bork Zorgrapff.

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@Lordd882 SCAM!

[@KindredBrujah]

He must be a alien or sutin.

[@Sciguy95]

Well for someone who practices "40 hours a day" he should be. Lol

[@JohnMichaelOsbourne]

Not all the bards of the middle earth together could've composed and played such a beautiful and harmonic song. Cheers to you, Charles!

[@lloydbush]

Well as we know, whammy bars weren't invented till after the third age.

[@JohnMichaelOsbourne]

@@lloydbush you've got a point there XD

[@BobMcMac]

Beside the fact that this is obviously on a very advanced and professional level, speaking of technicality and musicianship, it is also simply an emotional and beautiful song, that really speaks to me.

[@GazAce]

I don’t know if I’m watching a bass player, guitarist, pianist or a harp player. This guy is on a another level completely man.

[@brownwarrior6867]

I always used to think that bass players were simply failed guitarists but you’ve totally destroyed that myth Charles. Breathtaking stuff every upload.

[@Meatball2022]

Charles and Davie504 kinda prove guitarists are failed bass players…

[@russell_szabados]

The reason for that myth is all of the guitarists who say "I play bass!" and then proceed to play the root note in 8ths for every song. See Jason Newstead. Musical ignorance comes into play also.

[@Spookatz.]

@@russell_szabados watch out with the gatekeeping, vro,,,

[@Hi-vd8lr]

@@Meatball2022 Davie has no interest in guitar from the start tho He still can play it Charles has many techniques on bass most of which are applicable to guitar playing

[@M2Mil7er]

@@russell_szabados Why the hate on Jason Newsted? He's not Victor Wooten, but he was a terrific thrash bassist, great stage presence, and played his butt off 100%. I'm sure Charles was a fan at some point. Check out some of the bass boosted remixes of the '...And Justice For All' album, or Josh from The Bass Channel's playthrough of this prog-thrash classic. Much more than just 8th notes (although a great, experienced bassist will absolutely lay down 8th notes if that's what's best for the song), and no walk in the park! I guess we all have bit of musical ignorance in us, eh?

[@NedJeffery]

1:20 That subtle little flutter there was amazing!

[@xRickShiels]

ʜɪᴛ ᴍᴇ ᴜᴘ ᴏɴ ᴛᴇʟᴇɢʀᴀᴍ ɪ ɢᴏᴛ sᴏᴍᴇᴛʜɪɴɢ sᴘᴇᴄɪᴀʟ ғᴏʀ ʏᴏᴜ 🎁🔝🔝

[@nathanlott2554]

So amazing to hear you play piano in this, you’re amazing at it as well and I’d love to see more of your piano mixed with the bass like this in the future!

[@xRickShiels]

ʜɪᴛ ᴍᴇ ᴜᴘ ᴏɴ ᴛᴇʟᴇɢʀᴀᴍ ɪ ɢᴏᴛ sᴏᴍᴇᴛʜɪɴɢ sᴘᴇᴄɪᴀʟ ғᴏʀ ʏᴏᴜ 🎁🔝🔝

[@zetzo01]

1:40 that transition was amazing. this song rocks

[@EJGilb]

I LOVED how much longer you let this theme run on for compared to your usual really short stuff. Thank you for sharing your gift Charles.

[@codyjacobson9226]

As I'm sitting here watching your skill I'm thinking, "I bet he'd be great at piano." Seconds later there you are. Absolutely stunning composition and execution

[@futuresequence.]

This might be my favourite song you have played. Brilliant work. I love these longer pieces.

[@joshsanderson662]

Omg adding the keys was such an awesome touch!! Love it!

[@xRickShiels]

ʜɪᴛ ᴍᴇ ᴜᴘ ᴏɴ ᴛᴇʟᴇɢʀᴀᴍ ɪ ɢᴏᴛ sᴏᴍᴇᴛʜɪɴɢ sᴘᴇᴄɪᴀʟ ғᴏʀ ʏᴏᴜ🔝🔝🎁🎁

[@Nickdeaugustine]

This isn't just another KZbin video... This is a musical masterpiece!

[@ericberthoud490]

Breathtakingly beautiful sound

[@BBQAbuser]

Instant chills at 2:02 - absolutely magical.

[@miinpajamas6680]

same

[@morpheus3190]

Simply Amazing doesn’t even sound like a bass. In fact sounds like something from Windham Hill records. Back in the day you would have been one of their top artists. Never stop playing Charles you were given a gift from God!

[@xRickShiels]

ʜɪᴛ ᴍᴇ ᴜᴘ ᴏɴ ᴛᴇʟᴇɢʀᴀᴍ ɪ ɢᴏᴛ sᴏᴍᴇᴛʜɪɴɢ sᴘᴇᴄɪᴀʟ ғᴏʀ ʏᴏᴜ 🎁🎁🎊🎊

[@dreamkiller9]

The lows out of that 6 string are just absolutely breathtaking. Beautiful composition.

[@estebancalderonmusic936]

Those high notes truly are breathtaking. It gives a feeling of bliss.

[@Ricklaze]

The way this guy plays is incredible, every note is so clean leaves you speechless every video💪

[@berksterb8475]

I would love to know how many takes he does. The little footage I have seen of him playing live seemed super clean, too!

[@maxington26]

@@berksterb8475 Yeah it would be interesting to know. Honestly, knowing Charles, it's probably 3 takes max but I'm guessing.

[@DavidPerry-ui2qz]

I’m not even sure what to say right now….. Charles you are amazing beyond words my friend. Thank you for all that you do. All of your content brightens my day, but your music speaks to my soul and brings me so much joy. Thank you again. 🤘🎸🤘

[@russell_szabados]

@CharlesBerthoud the final, climactic section starting at 02:00 is perfect. Of all possible melodic choices, you've used the best one for the song, and in my opinion the scoops are the final flourish to push it over the top. Repeating the progression on the piano, with scoops and all, is an inspired choice and gives an unquestionable sense of finality. Really, really well done.

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@berthoudcharles. SCAM.

[@bestbig2002]

This outstanding talent is out of this world. One of the best musicians I have ever seen. I mean, has anybody ever experienced so much depth musically? Each peace is a masterpiece on its own. Amazing.

[@georgegeorgescu3900]

PASSION, pure and simple. Cheers from Montréal, Quebéc, Canada.

[@downhillnut2273]

Charles goes full on orchestra. I love it. Great arrangement.

[@sammcgrail3949]

I found myself smiling and laughing out loud at how beautiful this arrangement was

[@xHarikenx]

This is my favourite Bass Solo from you! I can‘t stop listening

[@Henry24642]

You are an amazing bassist, the way you tap so perfectly, and SLAP so well, you my friend are amazing

[@JUSTO-q3s]

This music is beautiful there's even tears coming out of my eyes watching this Keep up the good work Bro

[@davedunst7133]

This is stunning. Among your best works. So good I almost forgot to click 'like'.

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@berthoudcharles. It's SCAM!

[@nathanblue5548]

Oh good, thanks for the reminder. You'd think listening to it on repeat would make an easy like. But I forgot to click it.

[@PaulSkies]

One of my favorite tracks you've put out! Sounds so good, your audio mixing is fantastic. Love the subtle use of the whammy as well, it's in just the right spots to add to the piece not overwhelm :) Have a good one Charles.

[@louishayes2885]

I’m loving the actual music of this piece. It’s well written and pretty.

[@louishayes2885]

I feel like it deserves a name. I’m gonna call it….Blue…..sky…. Breeze.

[@noahsanders6577]

My man just so you know you are the reason I stuck with the bass. I've been going for two years strong and put the grind in. Tbh you and davie prolly have had more of an affect in the bass world than litterally anyone but Jaco. Keep it up brother and know that you've already proven yourself as one of the greats.

[@TheHeadown]

I´m honestly lost for words. It´s just insane to be able to follow your journey with how you constantly create new ways to make the bass sound and break down barriers to what we previously thought was possible with this amazing instrument. Thank you, Charles.

[@relevantbrother8964]

On a good sound system,it's one of the great pleasures listening to terrific bass playing like this composition.. Those deep notes just create such a dimension to the listening experience.

[@renishdestiny]

Thanks!

[@OPTImistic001]

The piece was just great. The virtual whammy and also the piano part went so well with the rest of the piece. Bravo buddy...

[@xRickShiels]

ʜɪᴛ ᴍᴇ ᴜᴘ ᴏɴ ᴛᴇʟᴇɢʀᴀᴍ ɪ ɢᴏᴛ sᴏᴍᴇᴛʜɪɴɢ sᴘᴇᴄɪᴀʟ ғᴏʀ ʏᴏᴜ 🎁🎁🎊🎊.

[@diaperdino5363]

1:02 is where my favorite part, truly breathtaking.

[@imaVideojunky]

I absolutely love love love your originals! Very talented individual and you make this world a better place by sharing your gift. Thank You

[@xRickShiels]

ʜɪᴛ ᴍᴇ ᴜᴘ ᴏɴ ᴛᴇʟᴇɢʀᴀᴍ ɪ ɢᴏᴛ sᴏᴍᴇᴛʜɪɴɢ sᴘᴇᴄɪᴀʟ ғᴏʀ ʏᴏᴜ 🎁🎁🎊🎊

[@danielwessel9884]

Some music you listen to and appreciate. But sometimes the music is powerful enough to transport you into a special place. This composition achieved that.

[@xRickShiels]

ʜɪᴛ ᴍᴇ ᴜᴘ ᴏɴ ᴛᴇʟᴇɢʀᴀᴍ ɪ ɢᴏᴛ sᴏᴍᴇᴛʜɪɴɢ sᴘᴇᴄɪᴀʟ ғᴏʀ ʏᴏᴜ 🎁🎁🎊🎊.

[@Infprince626]

I got absolutely lost in the melody as soon as you started playing, what an incredible sound, you are so skillful 👏

[@TravisMus]

I love the fact that you can put the bar literally anywhere it's convenient

[@lred1383]

it's still just the whammy pedal but worse. Same exact sound except you have to dedicate a hand movement to using it

[@xRickShiels]

ʜɪᴛ ᴍᴇ ᴜᴘ ᴏɴ ᴛᴇʟᴇɢʀᴀᴍ ɪ ɢᴏᴛ sᴏᴍᴇᴛʜɪɴɢ sᴘᴇᴄɪᴀʟ ғᴏʀ ʏᴏᴜ 🎁🔝🔝

[@FlavioLatorre]

This is way more than a song! It's a spiritual experience!

[@markoslejsek5974]

Your musical abilities are just out of this world.

[@xRickShiels]

ʜɪᴛ ᴍᴇ ᴜᴘ ᴏɴ ᴛᴇʟᴇɢʀᴀᴍ ɪ ɢᴏᴛ sᴏᴍᴇᴛʜɪɴɢ sᴘᴇᴄɪᴀʟ ғᴏʀ ʏᴏᴜ 🎁🎁🎊🎊

[@zacstewart4486]

I can't stop replaying...this is soo good 💕

[@cptnbangatron2221]

Bro, hands down best bass player in the world. The technique and compositions are just out of this world!

[@xRickShiels]

ʜɪᴛ ᴍᴇ ᴜᴘ ᴏɴ ᴛᴇʟᴇɢʀᴀᴍ ɪ ɢᴏᴛ sᴏᴍᴇᴛʜɪɴɢ sᴘᴇᴄɪᴀʟ ғᴏʀ ʏᴏᴜ 🎁🎁🎊🎊

[@rickw84]

Please dont ever stop just jamming for us. Youre such a sliver of bright shining light in a seemingly ever darkening world.

[@fporretto]

Time was, the _cello_ was regarded as merely one component of an orchestra, and not a particularly important one at that. That's not the case today, of course. Charles has done for the bass guitar what a series of composers and performers did for the cello: he's raised it to Marquee status. Bravo, Charles. That was exquisite.

[@louisprince2017]

What a beautiful song

[@jdubbizness]

This is the most beautiful composition I've ever heard with bass as the main/lead instrument 😭

[@ectolo]

Would actually like to see more of you playing other instruments. Some of your compositions would sound amazing on piano, or even a vibraphone! Also, what's the chances of your doing a Bass cover over the marble machine song? Only you could nail that!

[@Bachfanz]

Bedankt

[@DerekFrazier2014]

Another beautiful track. Thank you Charles ❤

[@432b86ed]

So relatable, talented and humble. You got it goin' on, Charles. And yeah, this _is_ amazing.

[@xRickShiels]

ʜɪᴛ ᴍᴇ ᴜᴘ ᴏɴ ᴛᴇʟᴇɢʀᴀᴍ ɪ ɢᴏᴛ sᴏᴍᴇᴛʜɪɴɢ sᴘᴇᴄɪᴀʟ ғᴏʀ ʏᴏᴜ 🎁🎁🎊🎊

[@TheShnitzel]

Holy BASS! This is phantasmic! Can we get this on spotify please!!

[@xRickShiels]

ʜɪᴛ ᴍᴇ ᴜᴘ ᴏɴ ᴛᴇʟᴇɢʀᴀᴍ ɪ ɢᴏᴛ sᴏᴍᴇᴛʜɪɴɢ sᴘᴇᴄɪᴀʟ ғᴏʀ ʏᴏᴜ🔝🔝🎁🎁

[@samuelkubecka]

This is another one of those songs that leaves me wanting more. Great job, Charles!

[@professionnel111]

Charles, I look forward to each of your videos. You never fail 👍

[@elschalo]

Danke!

[@EduardoStormrage]

Astounding composition work there, a great harmony too, Charles. Excellent job! Keep up the passionate work you do with those strings, we're much thankful to listen. Peace 🙏

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@berthoudcharles. SCAm!

[@ЛевапДионараб]

The main thing about these vids, i believe, is not some remarkable sound produced by some device or instrument, but Charles' skill in introducing something absolutely unconventional into the arrangement and making it sound beautiful

[@tra2.045]

THIS IS WHY BASSES NEED WHAMMY BARS

[@FenriRock]

This is why EVERYTHING needs whammy bars

[@tra2.045]

@@FenriRock TRUEEEE

[@FenriRock]

@@tra2.045 idk if you saw, but Emily Hopkins put one of these on her Harps and it was magical

[@tra2.045]

@@FenriRock WAIT REALLY?? I NEED TO SEE THAT BRO

[@FenriRock]

@@tra2.045 always forget if links work right in comments or not, but if so here it is kzbin.info/www/bejne/moHLeImpnZd6iLc

[@biggabenne]

Absolutely love seeing you play the keyboard in your bass video, I think this piece is very genuine, and beautiful without any gimmicks for views!! Well done!

[@xRickShiels]

ʜɪᴛ ᴍᴇ ᴜᴘ ᴏɴ ᴛᴇʟᴇɢʀᴀᴍ ɪ ɢᴏᴛ sᴏᴍᴇᴛʜɪɴɢ sᴘᴇᴄɪᴀʟ ғᴏʀ ʏᴏᴜ 🎁🎁🎊🎊.

[@timothybrownlee6071]

We need a victor wooten collaboration

[@chrysippus7193]

That song was great. The ending especially did it for me with the wall of sound. That E-wammy is freaking cool too.

[@toportime]

You are the best living Bass Soloist alive right now! Keep up with the greatness!

[@rattoota]

1:02 god i love this part so much

[@ananyaarun6354]

wooww soo melodious and refreshing !!!!! awesome work charles !😊

[@ness_uno]

It's wonderful to see how much you've grown musically over the years👏👏👏👏

[@biggabenne]

He is evolving! This toon has soooooo much voice and emotion!

[@xRickShiels]

ʜɪᴛ ᴍᴇ ᴜᴘ ᴏɴ ᴛᴇʟᴇɢʀᴀᴍ ɪ ɢᴏᴛ sᴏᴍᴇᴛʜɪɴɢ sᴘᴇᴄɪᴀʟ ғᴏʀ ʏᴏᴜ 🎁🎁🎊🎊.

[@EdenKaiOfficial]

Truly amazing

[@TheGreatTomdini]

I appreciate the humor in your sponsored messages, tbh it's why I always watch them. I lol'ed at the shot of you sitting down to dinner with your bass.

[@pmdinaz]

The economic use of both hands to actuate it depending on which hand was more efficient really showcases your talent, almost as much as your bass face!!! Haha, Charles you are a treasure to me. Thank you

[@fritzlewomeister8864]

I find that I'm at a loss for words when I try to describe the beauty and expression put into this piece. Nothing seems to quite do it justice.

[@EamonnSeoigh]

That was a beautiful fusion of technique, technology….and imagination. Wonderful post

[@radioactiveslam8352]

This has to be one of my new favorites of your compositions Charles. Well done!

[@bjeffalicious]

WOW! Absolutely amazing! I could have listened to this for a week straight.

[@soadek1]

That was awesome. You're an amazing bass player and an even better musician. Loved the way the piano kicks in at the end.

[@0fleetfeet0]

This is how to do ads. Find a talented musician to play an astonishingly beautiful melody and make it look effortless with your hardware. Insane composition again from Charles. Such a treat!

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@berthoudcharles_ SCAM.

[@timlowe3131]

Honestly I saw this on my app a few days ago and bookmarked it in my mind. Took me three days to get to it because I work but this is incredible. And the crowd is right, it's not the gear it's you. Incredible composition.

[@eurym8126]

Watched this several times and still can't find the exact words to describe it.. thanks Charles.

[@forthebirds4]

It kind of reminds me of something Wintergatan would write, I LOVE it! Edit: After listening like 20x in a row, I think it would be amazing to hear Charles and Martin collaborate, 2 super talented, creative, and unique composers. And Wintergatan has a fantastic bassist but I feel like that type of outside the box, ambient, mood evoking style is perfect for Charles! I love good musicians who have something to say and aren't constrained by conventions of thinking it has to have mass appeal or be on the radio.

[@xRickShiels]

ʜɪᴛ ᴍᴇ ᴜᴘ ᴏɴ ᴛᴇʟᴇɢʀᴀᴍ ɪ ɢᴏᴛ sᴏᴍᴇᴛʜɪɴɢ sᴘᴇᴄɪᴀʟ ғᴏʀ ʏᴏᴜ 🎁🔝🔝

[@chrisggoodwin777]

This kind of thing inspires me to expand my 6 string playing. I just started playing 6 string in late 2021 and love the extra high string (I played 5s for 20+ years before pulling the trigger on a 6)

[@ApolloCochrane]

Amazing playing and song as always, goes without saying. And that v-whammy is a really interesting accessory. But for me the best part was Charles having dinner with his bass during the shilling section at the end lol. This is obviously how he gets his basses to cooperate and play perfectly all the time, with lines like "you're my favorite bass, don't tell the others ;) " lol.

[@BioMusing]

Listening to your playing brings me peace.

[@Tebbiecats]

I will say, i have been watching for ages, and think you are inmensely talented, like most people here do. But unbeknownst to me there was a further layer of respect i could feel. Hear me out, sometimes you see these videos where incredibly talented individuals such as yourself want to showcase a quirky device like this one, and they will, by any means necessary put it to display, often times creating a product that is more of a novelty rather than a genuine thought out creative work. When you do these things on the other hand, you make music first and foremost. Beautiful, engulfing phrases that captivate the listener. And to that creation you add the novelty, the freshness. I don't think either of the approaches are bad, i just love the way you take your time to make something special, and pour that much passion in each piece. Music shines when it's filled with emotion, and you certainly achieve that. Kind regards from a heartfelt listener, bravo.

[@Z1K195]

PUT THIS ON SPOTIFY!!! THIS IS AMAZING!!!!!!!!

[@ADPuckey]

JESUS Charles chill out man! This is nuts 🔥

[@kenlawton2105]

Super impressive as always. The note selections in the solos were awesome! Very jazz. Great two/three part harmony too.

[@cirick1696]

The composition here is nuts. Fantastic.

[@montlejohnbojangles8937]

This is definitely among my all time favorites of your compositions. Just gorgeous.

[@pearljaime2]

Somehow I knew you'd get one. You just gotta love how you can fix this anywhere you want. It doesn't even need to be in the instrument. I mean you could put in a chair and then use your butt to control it. It's quite ingenious a tool.

[@alacajun007]

Your musicianship is remarkable Charles. Glad that you are a representative for bassists....

[@xRickShiels]

ʜɪᴛ ᴍᴇ ᴜᴘ ᴏɴ ᴛᴇʟᴇɢʀᴀᴍ ɪ ɢᴏᴛ sᴏᴍᴇᴛʜɪɴɢ sᴘᴇᴄɪᴀʟ ғᴏʀ ʏᴏᴜ 🎁🎁🎊🎊.

[@KindredBrujah]

Flamenco bass. Incredible!

[@jamiemackay2806]

Masterclass on good choices. This feels like a score for something fantastic.