Under The Bridge On FRETLESS Bass Sounds SUBLIME

[@CharlesBerthoud]

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[@spoconote]

Hey, i follow you since your youtube begining, i would love you to try do Bach cello suites on fretless.

[@RobVespa]

How? It appears to cost $10/month.

[@livebassngames]

@@RobVespa but free after you pay 10$ ? LOL

[@CharlesBerthoud]

@@RobVespa The gold membership is free for 7 days, or there's also a free membership option!

[@АлександрРутковский-б3к]

Прости брат, но моё время уже вышло. В конце 80х годов мы играли хард рок. Моя участь была бас и вокал. Сейчас мне 60, и я перенёс инсульт. Теперь могу лишь наслаждаться музыкой.Успехов.

[@lukedarlow3580]

Charles always makes me simultaneously want to pick up my bass, and also never touch it again 😂

[@CharlesBerthoud]

Pick it up!

[@Teajryan]

Touch it!! And touch it again!!

[@GrungeNY]

I became disabled and can't play bass anymore. I miss it more than I will ever say. Play. 🥲

[@bullymaguire9156]

​@@GrungeNY I'm sorry to hear that 😢

[@EpicBassTime_]

@@GrungeNYwe will all play extra hard in your honour. I will play my best for you in my room today.❤

[@Snack-yy4cj]

This is ridiculous, your intonation is SO pure! Normally with fretless bass you hear the minute pitch deviations from people being human... But you are a freaking machine and this sounds as correct as if you had frets. And you're doing tapping, fast hammer-on and pull-offs, bass, and melody AT THE SAME TIME. There must be literal thousands of hours on the fretless bass behind this video. Also the cover itself is sublime! Bravo!!!

[@theclassicliberal1915]

No one can convince me that there’s a more talented bassist in the world. In my opinion, he’s changing what it means to be a great bassist.

[@3339ty]

1:26 is my favorite part because i can so clearly hear the bassline that we all know and love, yet somehow you manage to get it so perfect while also doing the melody at the same time.

[@plain_simple_garak]

Fretless natural harmonics with that level of precision is wild to me. Amazing to watch

[@nomnom112]

this guy's a generational talent.

[@sysiphuspeart9012]

Now play Sublime under a bridge

[@kannabianka]

The most wonderful idea ever!

[@alterbridge7091]

Annie’s 12 years old….

[@edypunk]

Lol he's not Davie 😂

[@kannabianka]

@@edypunk He's much more and much better!

[@urownpersonalgod]

Lol nice😂

[@paulus3317]

Flea will definitely see this and be impressed :)

[@martinheath5947]

He would cry 😢

[@CMZIEBARTH]

And John Frusciante.

[@Chris_Faraday]

@@CMZIEBARTH Both will sub but Flea I am sure already is

[@Rob_Cary]

@ThuderDuck There's really no reason to take this conversation in a hostile direction, my guy. Reign it in.

[@CMZIEBARTH]

Rein it in.

[@MarkoDzeko]

Bro, never disappointing.

[@glaucofox]

It sounds a lot like a MIDI file, the fact that it is so well executed only intensifies that feeling

[@thehachisquad246]

Fretless bass is such an amazing instrument. I personally have a 5 string fretless that I play the hell out of

[@CharlesBerthoud]

Awesome, I love fretless 🔥

[@D3-Keys]

Every new CharlesBerthoud's video : New Masterpiece

[@TheHeadown]

Yeah, it never stops to make my jaw drop

[@808zhu]

💯

[@eli-tutos]

I cannot agree more.

[@RC32Smiths01]

Extremely smooth Charles, especially on the main riff! Melodic with its own twist given the fretless tone. Cheers

[@jxy_vbn8156]

those harmonics are the cleanest, most beautiful thing i've ever heard

[@JaegerDives]

As always, the arrangement for bass is just excellent. I appreciate that even more than the superb technique.

[@Liam19860]

This sounds so great bro!! It's beautiful-you are one of the best bassist I've seen!

[@CaptainTedStryker]

The playing and the tone are delicious, but the ability to rearrange a song for bass by adding in elements of the vocal melody, rhythm guitar, etc is superb!

[@peopledrawing648]

The master at work. I love the harmonics.

[@itsCheezeh]

Amazing arrangement! You’re like the Nathaniel Murphy of bass. Those harmonics are insane! Legend has it, they’re still ringing out to this day..

[@JackieL7474]

Sometimes I cry when I hear your beautiful music. I love that there is only music with no singing because I just drift off into a peaceful state. So calming! You are the best!

[@cp-the-nerd]

The harmonic run near the end was incredibly soulful and moving, so that tracks.

[@PoisonWaffle3]

Love it! The major 7 chord done with harmonics at the very end is just *chefs kiss*

[@Earth_to_Kensho...ComeInKensho]

I just wanted to thank U for how generous you are. Between here and what you give up on your Patreon feed. I've been with Scott's bass lessons for a little over a year and I'm very happy how I've been growing there. You get it, i know you get it but I do promise to check out your program because you have a unique way of breaking things down and your the man hands down when it comes to tapping! You are clearly the man.

[@mkhawks]

You consistently blow my mind with the skill you've developed over the years. And love the sound you get out of that fretless!

[@russellbusch776]

being able to play rhythym and melody at the same time never ceases to amaze me

[@c1arkj]

The harmonics, the funk, the groove. Amazing!

[@MrSgrafix]

So clean, accurate, tidy, pure and touchy. Thank you!

[@robertweissfeld625]

Chords, bass notes simultaneous with harmonics and tapping... on a fretless with with great intonation?! Crazy!

[@JoePicksLocksport]

I love this so much. 🤩 Fantastic as always Charles!

[@TheMariograph]

Beauty for our ears and spot on the spirit of the original composition, marvellous…

[@MrJoel9679]

Finishing with the harmonics. I know that face Charles made at the end. They are so satisfying as punctuation!

[@thesavage2054]

One of Charles best covers ever? Not only did it sound sublime, it was just one Bass! Beautiful 😃

[@nachtfell11]

Yes but it also was only the first half of the song. The best part would come then.

[@kevinjohnson2528]

Beautiful, utter magic, thanks - I'll have to loop this!!

[@cocothemonkeyboy9237]

i dont know what impresses more, your invincible skills or your humble persona, dude, you are really special

[@cosmicfloor8914]

Excellent, great work. Congratulations.

[@capacitiveguitarresistance]

I mean holy shit dude. That is absolutely amazing and angelic. So much talent. I am so jealous. Great job.

[@jonathanwalegir7083]

Absolutely one of the best bassist in the world. Love your music.

[@flash001USA]

It's one thing to play fretless and hold the fort down and in tune but to do it with 2 and 3 note harmony is a task indeed. Nice job.

[@botaphumeiro]

The moment I begin listening more to Under The Bridge, you upload a fretless bass cover of it? Nah you HAVE to be spying on me

[@bradygraff5876]

that's probably one of the wildest pieces of music I've witnessed with my eyes and ears. wonderful, man

[@Antheraws]

One of the first songs I learned on the bass. So much fun to play.

[@Nameofoglon]

ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC.. The best version of this RHCP hit that I've heard!

[@aa23music]

charles has to be the BEST bassist of our generation literally everything he does sounds heavenly

[@J-C1543]

If you mean the techniques, like I assume you do, then there's this other guy named Tiago Andree. He's like one level above everyone else you've ever seen. And the fact that he also does it in one take and live is really something else. And if you're talking about mastering the bass, then go watch Jaco, Malaman, Patucci, Hadrien Feraud or Mohini Dey. And if you're looking for groove and feel, Check out Remco or Mina here on youtube. Other than that, there are also all the iconic players left like Wooten and Miller, James Jamerson, Gary Willys, Tony Franklin and so on. I'm not saying Charles is a bad player but there are so many others out there making music. Just because you can play stuff flawlessly (using multiple takes or "official video") and in 300 bpm doesn't necessarily make you the best. However it's your opinion and it's cool if you think so and thought about all the variables and not just going for all the likes your comment would get.

[@aa23music]

@@J-C1543 youre completely right it may have come off wrong, im not trying to leave anyone out or put anyone down im just giving a compliment... obviously he's not the only amazing bass guitarist

[@dajuice4200]

How do you keep topping yourself. I really dig the videos and love the albums.

[@dougie2150]

Ok, these harmonics after the first chorus are amazing.

[@Enderblade18]

I have a 5 string Checter that I've been playing more, and you're the inspiration beind it all. Thanks charles!

[@dawggonevidz9140]

One of the better adawanawanafee covers I've heard.

[@eli-tutos]

These videos are always tasteful. It's not only your hability but also the quality of the sound. Thank you.

[@RussellCatchpole]

As a keen six string fretless player, that is absolutely mind blowing ❤❤❤ My only humble comment would be, for my personal taste the tone is a bit bright & scratchy. I would love to hear this with older strings or flat wounds.

[@mattyj5751]

That was so beautifully done, better than I expected. Thank you.

[@starr_ship]

Huge shoutout for the arrangement. Immaculate and beautiful fretless is a given with this guy, but also no small feat to one-man a track Flea originally played on with additional skilled humans; there's a lot of nuance to shop from there and at the same time would very tough to make it sound full. Nailed it.

[@tezzo55]

How beautiful, how perfect! Thank you sir!

[@sean-t4178]

wow to play the vocal part, guitar part, and bass all at ounce. amazing

[@robert-ne1835]

Forgive any lack of proper terminology, but I was most impressed by the chorus where you used an alternating straight down strum followed by a down strum with a very subtle up pluck. I know that was all wrong, but it sounded awesome!!

[@DarthMaui]

Your gift brings joy to others.

[@UkuleleBobbyKemp]

Phenomenal playing as ever mate... Fretless electric has never really floated my boat as a 'vibe', but still... 👏 👏

[@FictionCautious]

Bass and vocals, all in one!

[@jazervovchenko1604]

yo bro I love that song so much thanks for covering it

[@michaeltrolove2290]

That was absolutely beautiful - thanks Charles!!

[@cel3bi634]

Definitely one of your best, absolutely heavenly

[@uppotukki]

Always pleasure to see how someone's playing music so clean a skilled. ❤

[@WyvernBass]

wow you never fail to amaze us charles!

[@danielvinhal6539]

You play this instrument like a king! Congratulations!!!!! 😊

[@commonsensehill372]

You sir are superb. What an incredible version of this tune.

[@xyrd3441]

That was so freaking clean. "Sublime" is the right word.

[@thaigogodinho3697]

Always awesome. I'm a big fan from Brazil🇧🇷

[@DadPlaysBass]

Charles is definitely the best bassist currently. I’ve never seen anyone near to his skill

[@markmurphy9280]

You Sir, are The Master of this instrument.

[@raaahlancien]

your video awlays inspire me and lend me to be playful and spread joy around me , thank from france

[@josephguzington]

Gorgeous version

[@garethsnaim8174]

I love how he says it sounds sublime on what ever bass, it sounds sublime only when he does it.

[@nathanwahl9224]

Oh Magoo, You've Done It Again! That line is from a ancient cartoon from the '60s, but pretty much sums it up; superb!!!

[@Crushbandicoot-wv8xb]

Definitely going on my music playlist

[@MarceloMonferrato]

Superb version... a real master of bass!

[@danielavelino9906]

Man you are in a level that it is not about being impressive anymore... it is about the feeling man... I can feel it man!!! Good job

[@ufomesh]

-Watching- Listening to it again and again...

[@M0torsagmannen]

i think i discovered the secret sauce to all these great sounding bass videos, they all seem to be played by Charles.

[@oidaradar]

Wow! I listening this now for the third time. Absolute brilliant! Going to add this to my playlist

[@wojciechjosefkrakowiak371]

The Lord of the strings. Amazing skills. Amazing.

[@billyboy80]

thats beautifull charles great job as always

[@-Singularity-]

As someone who is currently learning frusciante’s part on the 6 string piccolo bass, this is incredible to me

[@Gueph]

This is my favourite song, you played it remarkably. My ears thank you bruv.

[@refisherdesktop]

By far my favorite of your basses.

[@MrSkeptik-z5r]

Thanks Charles, that was fretless perfection❤

[@andrewwatson8615]

I think this is one of your best covers yet! 👍

[@Hadri_ART]

Super rendition as always 🎉

[@georgkral9019]

incredibly perfect, thank you Charles 👍👍👍

[@VINZVANGO]

Hi Charles, I'm part of the Patreon and I wanted to know if you had lessons on composing for solo bass. I started officially practicing my tapping a few months back after watching your channel for awhile and seeing the possibilities. I notice you excel at creating arrangements that crescendo in intensity, and that your use of fills always seems appropriate, adding just enough to surprise listeners without feeling random. You also excel at fluidly shifting from slap to fingerstyle to tapping, do you have any exercises or advice to help? If you get this message, I super appreciate it, if not, I understand as random comments get buried easily. I just think you play the bass so beautifully and I want to learn how to create beautiful music with my bass too.

[@skou2504]

1:24 Holy smokes. I could listen to that on repeat for hours!

[@jacklast6393]

Absolutely amazing tone!!! And the playing is perfect as always!! Thanks for sharing.

[@ElectronicCrickett]

Masterful! I LOVE This Brother! Beyond Amazing!!!!

[@zaqclark529]

Oh man.. you have a very good ear for this, raw talent!

[@rw5170]

You are an inspiration Charles. Thank you for this. Beautiful. Would love to hear you do Soul to Squeeze!

[@philtration-em7]

Outstanding as always.

[@nightwishlover8913]

Never cared overmuch for that song, but the way you played it was superb! Well done, young Sir!

[@WorldBoba]

Been listening to rhcp alot lately, great to see your new video on Under the Bridge

[@kevinhewitt1428]

One of the songs on my first gig. Much Music (Canada version of MTV) was there, they had fun and put out dry ice. Awesome folks!

[@Cosmic-Highwayman]

That's the very first song by them I learnt how to play on bass... in the 20th century... Those harmonics are so, I don't know, I'd say "bright", it's like they light up the whole piece!

[@barbellufo4372]

Sensational bass orchestration, including the snare!

[@bryanrulz3904]

Charles, you are ridiculous brother! Your time, feel and intonation on fretless is sublime. Good lord. I quit! :0)

[@Cloverjay555]

Game recognize game! Fuggin awesome job man! Those harmonics were sick.

[@davids.watson7342]

Thanks CB! 🙏