UPTOWN FUNK But It's A Slap Bass Solo

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Original Song: Uptown Funk by Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars
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[@CharlesBerthoud]

What should we call the funny noise?! 👇🏻

[@svubbermand]

I do not know, but it's cracking me up every time. xD

[@callmemusicman3884]

*Lil slappy*

[@noobpianist8757]

Howdy .. Freaky Bassist .. Really Enjoy Your Finger-Style ..

[@TheRealDanTheManYT]

*hoo*

[@literallythatone]

I think we can call it like it sounds, so we can call it PIUNK!

[@ricoxavier1858]

Charles is so British that my coffee turns to tea

[@CharlesBerthoud]

You're welcome 😎

[@davidswaroop79]

@@CharlesBerthoud but can you connect a bass to a distortion pedal and slap it for through the fire and flames

[@irokosalei5133]

It's funny because his name is 100% french.

[@shadowspider4140]

@@irokosalei5133 lol I thought that aswell

[@Eis_]

Unfortunately, he isn't. He just sounds like it. Lmao.

[@AlanKey86]

This hit, that solo That bass bit, that's so low This one's for them tappers, them slappers A funk masterpiece Slidin', glidin' Up and down them frets Got a thicc tone, playin' in the zone Berthoud, he the best Too hot (hot damn) Got licks that got me inspired man Too hot (hot damn) Make Davie wanna retire man Too hot (hot damn) This dude he don't need a band, Too hot (hot damn) Keeping it in the pocket (break it down)

[@bobbressler231]

Ha, nice take on that

[@gizmodo3478]

Professional songwriter detected! Sweet! It's kinda bad I can't read it, I can only sing it😁

[@nikitakusuma8440]

Replace "girls hit your hallelujah" with "slap your bass hallelujah"?

[@erictriplett33]

I actually laughed out loud at "make Davie wanna retire, man..."

[@kanenomoja]

Ha! Awesome!

[@mogiewaav6642]

The Berthoud Beep is what they call that noise

[@JaQba91]

Mate, im not sure if „Berthoud” cause of this ;) kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZrRi3-aaJ1ne8k

[@jollkki4317]

Pinch? Slip?

[@TheChzoronzon]

He's the king of BB

[@sparkierss3189]

I would call it “plink”

[@genjurotv]

Wooten was the first one

[@robertwellsrawbass1249]

If up town funk was the hardest song in the world??? What a killer bass line as always I loved this!!!!

[@udynes4457]

My favorite bass player in the world today: Charles Berthoud Cheers from Brazil.

[@CharlesBerthoud]

🙏🏻

[@Cuzjudd]

There is no other option

[@udynes4457]

@@Cuzjudd There thousands of bass players on KZbin today. Indeed there are many options for all possible tastes.

[@MARQUES-re6gn]

Wow, that was really cool. 💯. Really appreciating your tiptop talent.

[@anneliberntsson3023]

Mine too!!! 😎

[@bunnyofdoom4501]

I didn't think this song could get any better... but you have proved me wrong! Nice work

[@MauiRedMan]

I have seen that song performed so many times live I hate that song with a passion Charles just made me like that song he should actually be out there doing concerts not sitting inside his home studio on KZbin the kid is freaking amazing on that bass guitar he should be a rockstar beyond the dreams but I have done over 200 concerts for Bruno Mars

[@nathan87]

Uptown Funk is a mediocre pastiche of funk from decades before, successful only because the audience was young enough to never have been familiar with the original. With cringe lyrics like name-dropping Michelle Pfeiffer for no reason ("look! I said the name of somebody stylish! I'm cool?!!! Right guys?!!!") it was always annoying as hell. Little wonder that some proper bass playing can improve it.

[@wilsonramon8018]

@MAST fr like what a downer. It’s so much better to like things than to hate things. “It’s popular pop Bruno Mars pop popular 😡 🤬🤬😡😡🤬🤬”

[@igelstein]

It because you didn't hear this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aH6pY2idi9mjd5I Believe me it's more funky and groovy!

[@scottbeeler1532]

Check this cover out too kzbin.info/www/bejne/hn3cd5Z9gLqSnJo

[@percyboy2066]

When you slip in a lil “me and my bass guitar”

[@CharlesBerthoud]

"Me and my Uptown Funk"

[@NickyHendriks]

I was just about to comment that!

[@akmadsen]

2:19 for those that missed it. Cheeky stuff. :)

[@ColinKillick]

Yeah, that was smoooth

[@TheMaslinePogamaiev]

@@CharlesBerthoud I went into comment section just to find this comment. And guess what? It belongs to Sir Charles as well! Great people possess many great things, I see

[@winklton]

After 40 years of playing guitar you make me want to switch to bass

[@aspenpreston7085]

I think we should name the funny meme sound the "Tink"

[@danealey4084]

The best thing about Charles is that he does not take himself so seriously...he is able to be the brunt of his own jokes, and still maintains that magnificent skill. Love the glasses, laughing thru the addition of styles to this awesome song, and generally love everything Charles does. He will revolutionize how all Bassists approach their music for decades to come. Well Done!

[@Hal_T]

Wow. That was special. Songs should have more instrumentals like this.

[@bass1c]

Charles' slap is just so clean

[@Rafael_Acuna]

2:19 The subtle Me & My Bass Guitar 🎸😍

[@adriansmith6124]

Man. Maybe the best bass player I've ever heard. Is there anything you can't play?

[@daanportzgen1260]

Smoke on the water

[@NightsFenris]

​@@daanportzgen1260yeah thats obvious. No one can play that.

[@cohara7516]

When you're this good at something, it's important to not take yourself too seriously. This guy exceeds at it all. holee hot molee. How is it possible to make so much funk with only four strings.

[@DTSVK]

Thumbs up for music, mastery, style, your persona and... Ramones T-shirt!

[@J3rs3y_G1rl]

I appreciate the bass more and more with every video I watch of Charles. That is some sweet ass slapage.

[@GphilJazz-sl7hx]

The World needs more Funk

[@clauvyuga]

"But then it's just gonna be all bass?" YES! *YES!*

[@ImStockton.]

I think this man is well on the way to becoming one of the best bass players to walk to earth

[@macdudeuk]

He’s actually already arrived.

[@Cuzjudd]

Yeah he's leading the pack

[@LonesomeTwin]

Herbie Flowers was still alive last time I looked

[@dwright6182]

Imagine Jaco being reincarnated as an Englishman and building upon everythjng he had learnt in his former life? That would result in Charles. That said, I wouldn't want to insult Charle's own innate ability.

[@shanedog007]

@@Cuzjudd Well COUGH Davey504. . . yeah

[@princetonwurm8885]

Those triplet ghost notes in section five were killer man, great work

[@santiagosalas2488]

Is that me and my bass guitar im hearing? SOOO good

[@CharlesBerthoud]

Yup it just popped into my head and then I realized it merges very nicely with Uptown Funk 🤣

[@santiagosalas2488]

@@CharlesBerthoud just AWESOME, love you Charles

[@billyscuba2763]

@@CharlesBerthoud Vic would love that too!

[@thedavegtoo]

Those lil' triplet rhythm fills you do? Simply WOW!

[@Lillymae-gq4oe]

Fantastic, bass by itself is just the best. You got your groove dude

[@securi-t]

I went back and watched some of Charles' older videos and he had this same bass without the wear marks... I love it!

[@johnhufton5787]

Outstanding playing Charles. Bravo!

[@captcorajus]

Not only do I love your playing, but I love the attitude and humor. Awesome video again, thanks!

[@DannySullivanMusic]

i concur. _100%_ true

[@tonyg_fgc8152]

Your incredible playing is so consistent it's like you made something so difficult into your basic skill.

[@nolake]

Hypnotized. Truly amazing performance.

[@mikeshhh5086]

Amazing job as always, sir. Your tone on the LeFay is so beautiful I could listen to it all day and still want more.

[@jeffspringer7374]

This is probably the coolest sounding funk bass I've ever heard, and watched played. Nicely done!!

[@stathamanthony]

This dude is so incredible. Those little slap rolls he does. Damn

[@Guitube99]

Great ! If you take song requests : "Isn't she lovely" by Stevie Wonder

[@mattlebo2733]

It’s amazing u get about everything a bass can do in one song. Awesome job. Keep videos coming.

[@augustonorona9717]

Charles, you are the ULTIMATE BOMB with your efficient, clear, modern, funky slap bass. THANK YOU & MORE POWER TO YOU.

[@hippodarbo2244]

Charles... You're my GOAT.

[@Cuzjudd]

*THE GOAT

[@chrismcdad]

Cool arrangements. I’d love to hear your rendition of “Popcorn” from Hot Butter. It has a simple but pseudo techno beat!

[@timplacke1521]

This is by far my favorite one now :D Sounds absolutely awesome mate

[@eugenewarjri1700]

I love this guy❤️❤️❤️.. He so amazing the way he played... He is one of the best bassist👍👍👍

[@tanishkchoukikar9495]

This is the most funkiest bass solo i have ever heard🤩💖

[@rennanmoraesfernandes1397]

Dude, you nailed it!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Edit: you must see my 10 month baby listening to this… priceless! She loves it!

[@TheJesthe]

loving the high quality content! i'm impressed as always 🥂

[@JulesStoop]

I’ve been following you for quite a while now and for as long as I remember you’ve always had an amazing technique, but as of late you seem to have gained something extra. There’s a flow, ease and groove to your playing nowadays which makes me enjoy your music other than listening to it (and watching it) from a technical interest. Very nice!

[@FCleff]

Man, this is oh so funky! Loved it, Charles. PS.........IF dark glasses really help to groove more, I'll wear a welding helmet.

[@sergiy2kozak]

Charles, you've made it funkiest ever, that sounds so amazing when you play. Especially that cool popping crispy slap notes, that makes it sound really sick. Thanks for this performance, and got to SLAP like now!

[@nickc2144]

Awesome work... always entertaining!

[@mauriziofenderico8348]

INCREDIBLE skills and GREAT sense of humour = PERFECTION....KEEP IT UP!!!😁😊🙏👍

[@kadorakasu]

I have ascended to bass heaven. Brilliant.

[@Vince1028]

How the hell could people dislike this amount of groove and skills ???

[@craze1bs]

A little thing called jealousy. I’m sure they would say otherwise but we all know the answer. Lol. Dude is incredible

[@Rush-One]

Imagine someone saying "no offense but it was kinda mediocre"

[@rocketsurgeon11]

Man, I know you put in a TON of time and work to be able to play the way you do, but it is so awesome to watch you just groove...Just fantastic!

[@JackieL7474]

I subscribed because of this and you are the BEST! I put it in my 'watch later' as a sort of bookmark so I don't lose this ever! You are so gifted and thank you for cheering me up! I wish I could have seen this years ago.

[@TomBrooklyn]

One of the best bass players ever. Carry On!

[@DannySullivanMusic]

your comment is unequivocally perfect

[@TheReal_Vossi]

“That’s the law around here, ya gots to wear ya sunglasses if you wanna feel cool, ya dig?” -George Clinton

[@padillalld]

Great job man! Absolutely wonderful!

[@Frei_Raum]

Some such crazy sounds in there - I love it!

[@mlpreiss]

The definition of irony: Charles' ad interrupted by a guitar player's ad.

[@OneSekCBeast]

We need a BASS recreation of the music video

[@CharlesBerthoud]

That would be hilarious 🤣

[@rommelbillman2872]

I can’t stop watching your videos. I’ve always been a crank up the base kinda gal. I’m just blown away at what you can do with a base WOW!! 🤪

[@DougMPA]

Who down votes a video like this?? People aren’t even human anymore.

[@bjorngoud5259]

neither are bass players…

[@--TOM--]

Triangle players probably

[@hrsey71]

when the haters say you can't groove on a bass solo, play them this.

[@BazzyFreshMusic]

crazy to watch this video from two years ago. when i saw it then i remember thinking how good your arrangements were then, but its crazy to see how much better they've gotten in 2 years.

[@gogoletsgoyamadakun]

man I would love to see more videos with your characters interacting it's so fun!

[@TommoLinks]

this song is underrated

[@Clarkfamilyorchards]

You must be young. This song was overhyped like nobody’s business.

[@logananderson8395]

Oh my gosh it was HUGE!!!!

[@TommoLinks]

@@logananderson8395 what i meant was that it was so big that it made me sick of the song but then this genius just made me like it again

[@callmemusicman3884]

*SLAP*

[@KenZeKa]

always appreciate any video you put up :)

[@rickrolli7091]

Charles... You absolutely slapped that song crazy. Good job. Wow

[@kristoffliftoff9316]

Charles, I really wish you would give lessons. You’re so sick I can’t even process what I am watching and hearing.

[@broshmosh]

Me: Times a "Don't believe me just slap" pun perfectly. Editing a split second later: 6. Don't believe me just slap. Me: *surprised Pikachu*

[@trekart6426]

Dear Charles, thanks for the SkillShare trial, I got it! You're the reason why I'm starting integrating bass into my musical creations. Up to now it was just guitar, but bass' poliphony it is something you're inspiring me to explore. Thank you very much, hope to shake your hand in the nearest future, slap on!

[@michaelpaulos420]

It's so funky that I just got a listen to it all the time. Thanks Charles again

[@peacedennis1958]

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[@donlitten6909]

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[@hailhitchcock5517]

I agree with you 💯

[@claudepaquin9609]

Most intelligent words I've heard.

[@jacksonwilliams9947]

Cryptocurency is the new gold

[@carolsayles4920]

I wanted to trade Cryptocurency but got discouraged by the fUuctuations in price

[@Arakiel9]

I've been following you for a little while... you do a great job of infusing humor into legitimately great musicianship. Thank you for doing what you do. But... this... what you have done here... greatness. True greatness. I bow before you, Lord of the Bass. :)

[@kanenomoja]

Awesome, as always! Thanks, Charles!

[@mehmet24a]

AMAZING BASS COVER.. Loved it !! 👏👍💫😃

[@Toddzilla3113]

That was off the hook incredible Bass playing. Amazing version you did there.

[@jimmytree1936]

Thanks for this wonderful "Funk-Fix "Charles! Bravo!

[@williamroark]

Outsatanding!!! (As usual)😉💜🙏 Couldn’t WAIT TO HEAR WHAT YOU DID ON THIS TUNE!!!🙏🙏🙏🙏💜✨🤙

[@jeremycapozzoli]

So good as always

[@afonsoviana]

Amazing, as always, Charles!

[@lancecohen9950]

Nice Job, and great Post Production Editing :)

[@Froi97Freixo]

Your arrengements are always the best! You deserve more views!

[@JoeWolsing]

You're a hell of a bass player. Amazing!

[@Derf-Y]

The most rippin of vids brother! Great job as always!

[@JohnNiemsMusic]

A GREAT WAY TO WAKE UP ON A SUNDAY IS JUST COME HERE AND LISTEN TO PURE GENIUS! CHARLES ONCE A AGAIN BRAVO!

[@RapidCycling07]

AMAZING! GREAT WORK BRO!

[@michaelforrester4500]

Charles, not only was this funky and amazing... but you made me laugh. Cheers!

[@ctogive]

Daaaaaamn i gotta say i loved 7.5 that was insanely funky

[@ThomasNing]

All your compositions are really good, but I really really like this one for some reason :D

[@laurentdragon]

Damn that is the most best amazing and funky your ever played.🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@jamesball6069]

Amazing as always

[@bayguzmanjr8470]

Yehey pkease do more videos like this

[@marloc2019]

The awesomeness of this is off the charts...

[@ungraa2149]

Made me smile for the whole video. Can't ask for much more.

[@OJB42]

Wow, that was very impressive playing. Thanks for the video!

[@sturdyserpent]

Man, I really miss playing. I'll start saving up for some equipment and fingers crossed it doesn't take too long. Cheers for the inspiration mate!

[@UpcomingJedi]

Who plys your basses? Me. Who films from different angles? Me. Who dresses you in different things while you play? Me. Do you need anyone else? No, just me.

[@erichasij8912]

Trop bien, j’adore !

[@bennyhansen5541]

Insane talent! Super impressive

[@CharlesOLa]

Love it! That's brilliant!!