This Is What A Completely Unedited Bass Video Sounds Like

[@RC32Smiths01]

Even in a simple format, you still showcase your talent with sheer power and smoothness, and to use a Beatles song to compliment that. You rock as always

[@CharlesBerthoud]

Thank you!

[@RC32Smiths01]

@@CharlesBerthoud Always!

[@since1876]

This isn't the Beatles, it's Metallica. He would never play something as weak as the Beatles!

[@jimchi.1119_youtube]

@@since1876, dont disrepect the beatles by saying its weak…

[@ryplay08]

@@since1876The Beatles aren’t weak

[@andremota4474]

My friend, I am a professional musician here in Sao Paulo (Brazil) and I can say that is a honor and a blessing to see and most of all hear u playing!!! U are probably one of the best bass players nowadays and I am pleased to see your passion, dedication and love to our goddess music... I just wanna thank u from the bottom of my heart... u are simply awesome man, thanks a lot and whenever u are here in Sao Paulo get in touch so I can show u the beauty of brazilian music ❤ blessings my friend

[@SneedBass]

Looks like Charles is going to Brazil.

[@cassi1564]

Falou bonito 👏👏

[@allstarmark12345]

Bossa nova is the best music EVER

[@Jon14141]

Good stuff, music bringing people together

[@andremota4474]

@@Jon14141 music is the most high ❤️

[@kimjake65]

I was expecting to just hear the acoustic sounds of the strings hitting the frets but this was much better.

[@CharlesBerthoud]

Yeah that would’ve sounded pretty terrible especially as it’s all tapping 😅

[@Asftghii7867]

@@CharlesBerthoud actually that would be nice

[@arch92]

​@@Asftghii7867 have you ever heard what unplugged bass tapping sounds like? 😅

[@anthonya94]

i was ready for iphone audio of a video Charles aciddentaly recorded the audio for the wrong way and he was too lazy to rerecord it

[@MrGallade475]

@@Asftghii7867 the string between his finger and the nut of the bass also rings out with similar loudness to the string between his finger and the bridge. it would sound pretty bad acoustically if he goes past the 5th fret or so.

[@39djscottie]

Since today is my 66th birthday and also the 66th anniversary of the first time that Paul played with John back in 1957 you could not have picked a better song to showcase on your channel. Charles, thank you very much for a very well played rendition of one of my all-time favorite Beatles songs I have grown up with them all my life. well done as always.

[@kingofpenguins4157]

Late happy birthday

[@39djscottie]

@@kingofpenguins4157 Thank you kind sir

[@Jon14141]

Good stuff

[@rancos9]

Hope you had a great birthday mate!

[@39djscottie]

@@rancos9 I had a great day with my family. Thank you very much.

[@cabobpolasek2517]

That playing is cleaner than the Mr clean magic eraser

[@pw-house]

😂😂😂

[@DoctaV]

So clean even way, WAY up the fretboard with tapping and sliding.. almost unbelievable.

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

and its wonderful

[@stevensommerfeld6799]

Truly, truly, this is lovely inspiring and too short! Thank you, Charles for sharing.

[@CharlesBerthoud]

You’re welcome and thank you!

[@SirDydimus86]

Waaaaayyyyy too short!

[@okaight7248]

It's so uncommon to be emotionally struck by just a bass, not due to the instrument and the limitations, but due to the limitations bassists placed on themselves due to the typical nature of the purpose of the instrument. This was beautiful. Would love more raw point and shoot videos like this of just jamming amongst the content.

[@JohnNathanShopper]

So wonderfully musical and tasteful. Not only playing two voices on an instrument that technically can’t play two voices, but truly arranging the song with ambition and grace. So many people bury the melody.

[@alexeypiksaev3129]

If it technically couldn't play two voices he would be breaking the laws of physics. He isn't. The instrument has an infinite amount of possibilities and his talent should show that those possibilities are all accessible with time, energy, and passion. Don't make it sound like Witchcraft - it's hard work and he rocks :)

[@raayongoswami3914]

@@alexeypiksaev3129 yes, an instrument should not know any limitations, if it is possible, do it

[@Deep42Thought]

your limits in your brain... look he obviously doing what you say is impossible technically

[@Scra2zyBass]

This was beautiful. Stripping back all the layers of fancy editing and backing tracks, to leave us with pure talent and a wonderful rendition of a wonderful song. You have something special, Charles.

[@lifeezane3526]

Hey! Just wanted to thank you for all the inspiration. You’re pushing boundaries for all of us bassists out there, and I’m really grateful for that. Keep delivering those beautiful songs! Thank you so much!

[@jwy2828]

Such a smoothing tone!😊

[@olsirmonkey]

something so calming about the pace of this video, no cutting or effects, just natural talent and music

[@The_Crow_Flies]

I think this might be just about the most beautiful rendition of "Yesterday" i have ever heard man. Great job.

[@Halfarmed]

This man might be the biggest inspiration source for anyone who wants to play bass

[@LageYouTube]

Depends on what you're into

[@gwarriorfromhell]

I grew up learning guitar, and would noodle around on a bass when my old band would get together and practice. Charles made me go out and get a 5 string bass and keep at it to get better. While I'm not fantastic at bass u have definitely improved.

[@Halfarmed]

@@LageKZbin yes, but he demonstrates us a lot of bass techniques. Either metal or pop bassist can be inspired by him.

[@CrustaceonsReef]

It depends on what you want to play. For me, it’s Ryan Martinie and Justin Chancellor. Fantastic bassists with their own unique style. I think the playing here is good for what it is, but it’s just not my thing and probably isn’t a realistic playing style for most bassists who play live.

[@I_AM_BAYTOR]

He's more of a dream crusher. How can you be the best when someone like this random dude on youtube is in the way?

[@orangemonkeys2]

always been impressive, but you're getting really fucking good lately. finding your feeling man

[@AlbertMartino17]

Hey, Charles - thanks for this! You do what you need to do to trend, but there's something so simple and serene about this. Moments like this are why a lot of us pick up instruments at home even if we never share our work. You're an inspiration 🫡

[@RockinHorea]

❤

[@Jon14141]

Indeed bro

[@Squirrel-zq6oe]

🫡

[@SameBasicRiff]

The more raw the more I love it

[@gihangunasekara4039]

He makes it look soooo easy, but this is literally one of the hardest things to do on the planet in terms of music... Brilliant as usual Charles 💪

[@phoenixme74]

That's a great composition.

[@tengdayz2]

I wondered if you would captivate me like usual without any editing trickery. Now this video is another one of my favorites. Your compositions are just way too good.

[@michellep4792]

I know you've mentioned looking a bit like Ed Sheeran before, but every time I see you I think you look a lot like James Blunt. Lol. Besides that though, this video was beautiful. I love Yesterday and you did it justice. It was only days ago that I really believed bass to be just the two or three repeating notes in the background of a melody that didn't really do much other than add some rhythm, but after discovering your videos by accident, it's really opened my eyes and I've been enjoying watching a whole assortment of videos by different players, and loving every minute of it. Bass is very underappreciated I think - especially by people who aren't really knowledgeable about music, like me. It's clear from what I've seen so far though that you are well known and regarded and it's so very obvious why. You have a heck of a talent and I'm very glad to have discovered it!

[@marcellszentpeteri2068]

He's just straight flexin

[@Trying_to_find_reality]

Well that might be my favorite video you’ve ever uploaded, well done good sir

[@randomhandle]

That's such a beautiful melody. Some big, really important band should turn this into a song with lyrics.

[@lasagnahog7695]

I think Boyz II Men did it

[@jazzy_burrito]

It's a song called Yesterday by the Beatles. You should go check it if like this melody!

[@ShoujoSnail]

Nah, it's actually a song called Raining Blood by Slayer

[@randomhandle]

@@jazzy_burrito You don't say!

[@lukeparraguitarstuff9698]

@@jazzy_burrito ......

[@CaptainTedStryker]

Pfft what a show-off...and I am loving every second! Spectacular.

[@opshlds]

Gorgeous rendition @CharlesBerthoud! Fantastic, simple (and I don't mean the technique; just the no edits, raw cut), rich and full of feeling. Love it!

[@ericmarkowitz3523]

I cried. Wow. You are untouchable

[@22leggedsasquatch]

Please, more videos like this. Bass players often lose the understanding of the beauty in simplicity

[@andreaiacca2594]

This Is Absolutely your best video !!

[@Levi-ci7yo]

Wasn’t expecting to cry today! Thanks Charles! As always, your videos are just unbelievable…

[@mateoatx]

WOW!! That’s my new favorite cover. Bravo, CB! Bravo.

[@valeriebottles1584]

With your fair looks, I imagine this is what an angel bassist looks like, and it's not hard to imagine that's where you came from to play like you do...

[@jason0joon]

Yessss more unedited pure content please

[@michaeljones7183]

Love how he can make any song sound so majestic. Beautiful bro,just beautiful

[@bendypierre7894]

He just a master in... I'm living Haiti 🇭🇹 so I just like the way he slapping bass

[@arielsokol1307]

Congratulations, that was absolutely fantastic and amazing. Definitely very soulful. It's amazing how you're able to make that sound given that you only had a 4 string bass.

[@darkojakimovski3834]

Would love to see more of these.

[@MOONTubes]

Amazing like all ways

[@beatler]

Oh. My. God. Beautiful. I'm "collecting" covers of all Beatles songs from KZbin to have a full Beatle discography of covers made by different people. This version of yours is going definitely to the "Help!" album. Cheers!

[@SirDydimus86]

Yesterday this song didn't bring a tear to my eye. Charles, the emotion you bring into the melody pulls at the heart strings! Thank you for all you do here! 🤙

[@jwhowsezjwhowsez5448]

i was expecting and waiting for harmonics..but didn't miss them. Beautiful rendition

[@schwedr]

Another astonishing example of your talent. Beautifully done.

[@dwarden3]

Raw and uncut, beautiful.

[@x4nderg_887]

Always impressive

[@Sebastiside]

I am a big fan of this type of videos. Love your stuff man!

[@TylerInTraining]

Terrific stuff. Please put out more unedited videos like this, because as much as I enjoy your editing skills I appreciate these video formats more. It harkens back to an older time on KZbin, one that I miss. haha

[@ediwawerz]

SO COOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is the first time I saw you. I am amazed!!!!!!

[@GardenEden100]

Edited or not u never fail to deliver AMAZING plays!

[@hax8448]

Oh WOW that sounds incredible!!

[@heathmclean6868]

Still gives me goosebumps! Youre an Alien

[@andrewcammer2535]

CLEAN! I love all your usual post-production, but some times it's nice just to let the instrument speak alone. Well done!

[@eddietrimarchi3231]

I can't say anything other than "you're awesome"

[@JDCherry]

It’s always so amazing and refreshing it is that Charles can take a beautiful song and make it evermore lovely.

[@GeoffreyR]

I defenitly prefer this kind of unedited videos, that's way better. Thanks for sharing

[@milolaigle]

Amazing to see that just one angle shot is accurate like that 😮✨ Congrats, Charles ✨✨😊

[@dariusprim]

This is insane without editing

[@robin-marcokranz2809]

Amazing video, Charles! 😎 Can you play all your basses in a unedited version? Fretless, accoustic and your 12-string just to mention some of them? Please!!!!!❤ That would be mindblowing.

[@desertfox3860]

Amazing, thank you!

[@snakejawz]

Charles you are a gift to the world, a truely talented person.

[@guidosarducci209]

Really enjoyed this!

[@obscurity3027]

As a fellow bassist and the writer of this song, I really hope Paul sees this. This is absolutely brilliant.

[@anapple9407]

Yes bro you wrote yesterday by the beatles complete legend you are

[@walletAbsorber]

@@anapple9407this guy thinks he’s the shit, unbelievable

[@yona9798]

@@walletAbsorber To be fair, the original comment was a bit difficult to understand, grammatically, but yeah xD

[@endoffate5475]

Paul? Is this you?!

[@Sergei_Ivanovich_Mosin]

@@yona9798 Yeah, took me a moment to realize he meant "Paul wrote this" and not "I wrote this."

[@Ennar]

Yes. Nobody would have thought that you don't know the classics, but hearing you play it is wonderful!

[@MarkMarxonsBassChannel]

This is STUNNING!!!❤

[@curtisbogue3707]

Beautiful!

[@ilsukdyang8134]

Just gorgeous playing, as always!

[@albertpsaros]

Beautiful

[@ПавелРАСЕН]

Спасибо Чарлз! Прямо до слёз... Ты молодец!!!

[@picksalot1]

Yeah, just as I suspected, absolutely beautiful and inspiring. 😎

[@bellchattin]

Cool to see!!

[@martineproulx]

I must admit that I definitely prefer when I only hear the bass and not the guitar and/or the drum in the background.

[@BrokenWingman]

hearing it this way, I never realized how much of a "classical" vibe Yesterday has to it.

[@rottingemptiness]

Simply perfect 🎸

[@russianbot1420]

One of my favorite songs, beautifully played 👍☘️

[@Rita-uj5rh]

Beautiful!!!

[@dbass_minister]

As a fellow bass player, you've motivated me to start learning Tapping on Bass Guitar

[@williamgraham6878]

I love how raw it sounds. All the sounds of the instrument and the strings. Simplicity is what's missing in modern audio engineering.

[@michaelantonow8479]

That was brilliant.

[@Innertorium]

This was very moving. I can just see a whole packed out audience just pitch silent with a few seconds of silence after the piece had finished. Then eruption of applause!

[@Scatterbrain70]

That was divine

[@bizzaygh7284]

You’re apparently talented I wish to be like you

[@simongail8428]

This is by far one of my favorite covers of "yesterday" brought tears to my eyes.

[@happybear777]

What an amazing cover of such a beautiful song. One of my personal favorites from the Beatles. We can always count on you for beautiful covers and originals. Well done!

[@errorcode1133]

even better than edited.

[@cyanynyn]

Thank you for such beautiful rendition of Yesterday... *tears in my eyes*

[@ChadDore]

Very inspirational. I don't even own a bass right now but this makes me want to go buy one as soon I get the money, this looks fun, makes me want to play music again.

[@D4nnyC4tz]

Charles, what a legend! The time and effort you must have put in to becoming this good a bass player is awe inspiring.

[@michaelmuliadi6088]

Simple, pure display of talent. The way you played yesterday was wistful and genuine. I like this kind of format!

[@buddybleeyes]

Not all heros wear capes. Keep pushing man, your talent is incredible 👌 edit: just reading these comments, every single person commenting from what ive seen is bang on. You are an inspiration 👌

[@theweirdkids9989]

Best bassist in the world

[@LeanVolcano]

Mans plays the bass as if it was a piano

[@MrAKbass]

Excellent Charles! 👏👏👏

[@Blackout_Films]

It is a blessing that I am grateful for every day, to be able to hear this man play. Thank you for gifting our ears with this beautiful melody yet again.

[@theunbanned4553]

I like this much more than the videos with many cuts, now I can just focus on the music and you playing the instrument instead of not knowing where to watch.

[@donniegaskill1836]

Who would think you could get this kind of sound from a bass guitar?? I really like how you made 'Yesterday' even more great!!!

[@MegaGermanShepherds]

Nice unedited video! Love the sheer beauty.

[@joshwqzy]

Charles this was a tear jerking performance I hope to be as good as you one day

[@TheMrTommo]

Playing the bass like a piano... a new goal has been set for me today

[@Waltaere]

First 😃

[@CharlesBerthoud]

👏🏻🥇

[@tshawnh]

Sir Paul would have a grin from ear to ear listening/watching this! Fabulous!