When only the ACOUSTIC BASSIST shows up to the gig

[@sine_0]

I love how Charles Is so passionate about making these solo compositions. You can tell he puts his heart into these and doesn't do them to show off.

[@ukulelia56]

Yes, he Touch my heart.

[@cogb.9451]

He has so much feel in his playing You instinctively tap a foot, bop or bang your head, grove in your seat and tape your jaw shut to stop from it dropping over his amazing talent. I am a drummer and any thing he and Davey 504 plat makes me just play a backing beat to them. I'm not in their league (they are Major professional league, I am the drunken bunch of no talent hacks who's egos surpasses their actual talent) But it still makes me love and tap the like button over and over. (Subscribed to both on the 1st video I ever watched of both)

[@karu6111]

Thought he was just another bass memer back then, but i still subbed. But two years later, I still get stank face from this dude. That’s coming from a guitar player. That being said, I still don’t like acoustic bass 😂

[@DeltaInsanity]

@@karu6111 everyone has a right to their own opinion, but I'm just curious, what is it you dislike about acoustic bass?

[@nyc1ts932]

He's awesome. sounds Like 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover at certain parts. anyone else?

[@RenegadeAngel]

How the heck can you get such a clean tone from one hand tapping on a bass. Charles has just insane skills 😎

[@karljoensen]

True

[@jim4250]

And equipment.

[@j-5105]

He lowers the height of his strings on the bass to make tapping easier for him. It's actually easy to tap when you lower the strings.

[@12centuries]

@@j-5105 yeah but my busted-ass bass just ends up giving me a ton of fret buzz when I lower the bridge.

[@j-5105]

@@12centuries lol

[@richmccluskey1942]

That bass never imagined in its wildest dreams that it would be played so well

[@itsamint]

my bass is so jealous

[@caralho5237]

if you look closely you can see a blush forming on the bass as its fingered to perfection

[@deborahchesser7375]

@@itsamint mine tried to hang itself by the strings lol.

[@shayaankandiah8573]

My bass looked at me and sighed 🤣

[@gotchagoing8843]

I'm in my 70's, and used to play guitar. Pretty much most of my life I always wondered what a bass lead would sound like, and why it was never done before. Well if it was done before I damn sure didn't know about it. Then I stumbled on to your video's and for the last 6+ months have been blown away by your mastery of the bass. Thank you for bringing these videos out and showing the world just how versatile a bass guitar actually is when played by a master such as yourself. Again, thank you and keep the vids coming. God Bless.

[@lemonmouth7895]

It makes me happy today that the bass is getting more recognition as an instrument. The guitar is cool, but the bass needs its share of attention for how awesome it is.

[@mfbloem]

Check out Primus, their bass is leading most of the time. They play some ,,special,, music, so you may not be into it for reasons other than the bass though.

[@orinmiller6676]

Rats, by pearl jam has a lovely bass forward arrangement, even if there aren't any bass solos

[@lsswappedcessna]

"why it was never done before" uh oh you've attracted the attention of the Primus and Rush fans. You should probably run, or else they might try exposing you to weird time signatures!

[@maxstranahan6603]

he's a better percussioist than most, while still PLAYING THE BASS!! i cant get over the talent of this guy

[@milobroth9212]

Actually its recording magic 😅 still all praise coooooolnesssss of music writing 🤘

[@robertwellsrawbass1249]

Add this comment to ever Charles Berthoud video and it still fits

[@hammer11235]

The guy spent a couple of years practicing 8 hours every day. His dedication to being the best bassist that he can be is really inspiring.

[@yumivt]

@@hammer11235 40 hours a day

[@danparker8254]

The percussion is on track.

[@ratamacue0320]

Jesus, this is FANTASTIC! I want an album like this.

[@iejsyruejrueu776]

Nie wzywaj Boga nadaremno

[@eliashoussney995]

That would be amazing

[@Bobbias]

I can't get over how tasteful your compositions are while being so technical at the same time.

[@ukulelia56]

Very tasteful😋yes

[@sunwenchan]

Especially the Earl Grey part!

[@stonedog7829]

This man reinvents how the bass is played day in and day out! Easily my favorite bassist of this generation

[@jakeostler6110]

The fact that Charles sounds this amazing on an ACOUSTIC bass is just INCREDIBLE!! How in the world do you tap on acoustic bass that clean and precise?! You truly are one of a kind. The very best of the best!

[@richardaguirre3719]

My acoustic bass sounds nothing like that, but then again it's not amped up. No doubt he's an amazing bassist but I'd like to hear an actual acoustic bass song.

[@salimufari]

I'm guessing you are or would be a fan of Gabrielle from Rodrigo e Gabrielle.

[@richardaguirre3719]

@@salimufari I'll have to check that out. Thanks

[@kanubeenderman]

midi sampling and multi-track recording?

[@DDracee]

​@@richardaguirre3719 well its either amplified with piezo or mic, neither would equalize poor tapping to be the same volume as a slap without audible distortion, it's still not an electric guitar with mags and distortion lol

[@adamkozakiewicz6766]

Best variation on "Just the two of us" I've heard in a long time. And - for me - the best solo you've played since the "impossible" one and maybe the Jack Black percussion...

[@Cliflyri]

Thank You!!!! We've been trying to remember/figure out what song this was for days.

[@Rusli1659LPSoldier]

wasn't the same song from that one clip where the bassist just hit the singer with the headstock? 😂

[@casperthemarioforeverfan7341]

I was also trying to figure out what it was The beginning kinda sounded like something from a modern Sonic game

[@maijin007]

Nice to see you picking up the ole' Earl Grey bag again after so long. Shouldn't let your musicianship of such a majestic instrument go to waste. ❤

[@marcmoretti2502]

Amazing how much flavour that little tea bag shaker adds to the composition!

[@podivuhonyfox2708]

Earl grey, hot

[@Rehevkor]

Truly a refined instrument for a discerning palate.

[@turbovolvo242]

@@podivuhonyfox2708 the very reason I tried earl grey. Turns out, it's amazing!

[@fernandoitri1045]

I've never seen a bass player like Charles, he is incredible

[@12centuries]

And this isn't even his final form yet.

[@smokeyfrog210]

For real, way better tjan thay 504 dude.

[@amdchurro]

@@smokeyfrog210 no need to put one person down to prop up another. both are incredible bassist.

[@RyanBancroft]

Damn Charles, I feel like you've really been stretching your wings and succeeding at breaking out of some of your standard sounds/patterns over the past several compositions. Your commitment to rounding yourself out as a musician, composer, and performer is really impressive.

[@penguinista]

What he said

[@heyitstonto8715]

@@penguinista yeah also what he said

[@Snatchystashy]

The talent this guy has is just on another level. I've never seen anyone be able to do the things he does.

[@Dethleffff]

Skill. He probably got some talent, but mostly it is skill he worked for extremely hard.

[@Snatchystashy]

@@Dethleffff A mix of both for sure.

[@sourt_t]

I wonder how much magic he does in post to clean it up - I agree I’ve never seen other bassists do what he does but it almost seems too good o be true lol

[@Snatchystashy]

@@sourt_t I know it does! I'm sure there's a lot of editing involved but the talent and skill is just incredible.

[@klontjespap]

@@sourt_t try tiago andree One of the bass contest guys He seems pretty legit in terms of.not doing post

[@BKHolmstrom_23]

Charles - When I'm stressed, my job is driving me nuts, whatever has gotten into my head, I can always pull up one of your videos and just let it all go. A pure joy to watch (and listen), and you clearly love what you do. Your passion, your calling...it's a delight to watch/listen to you play.

[@shaunperron408]

I'm 38 and about a year ago my 16yo son asked me to buy him a guitar. I got my first bass when I was around his age, but between military service, and just general "adulting," I hadn't been able to play since my teenage years. So, I got it for him, and afterwards started looking at basses for myself, and also starting watching youtube vids, mostly you and Davie. I finally just pulled the trigger and got myself an Ibanez GSR205, and the past couple days have been amazing. I just wanted to say thank you, for your contribution to reigniting the passion I had 20+ years ago. I'm sure once my fingers callus up again and stop hurting, they'll thank you too. Lol

[@Tony_Re-imagined]

underrated comment

[@earlyriiser]

It really makes me happy that there's a human being that has achieved this level of skill on a dang ol instrument.

[@TheLapisCreeper]

1: You put out these videos on pretty much a daily basis. 2: You don't play the same piece over and over each day. 3: As far as I know, all of these pieces are original, bar the "if _________ was the hardest song in the world" and videos like it. 4: HOW??? The quality that you are able to maintain on such a regular upload scedule is amazing, absolutely amazing. 5: I think this may be my new favorite, with my last one being the tune you played titled "50 bass playing techniques" (or something like that)

[@RokeroLoko69]

I love how Charles shows in every video how to make a solo full of musicality, and not just "spitting" a slap (or any other) technique over a fingerboard.

[@steverolfeca]

Perhaps your greatest sleight of hand in this clip, is getting such a satisfying tone out of a Fender Kingman. I've picked up at least a half a dozen of these, and always been disappointed. Proof that it's the craftsman, and not the tools...

[@Matt-is8qj]

Playing that cleanly on an acoustic is really demanding skill wise. I'm even more humbled than usual!

[@matiasflores4281]

When you are watching a charles berthoud video you can only remain completely astonished from the beginning to the end...wow what a complete musician!!

[@tomanderson6140]

One way you can tell how awesome Charles is is that he puts out new videos faster than it would take most people to remember one of these pieces, let alone learn it up to speed.

[@AllanC6P]

That's amazing how he mix the music style, romantic and agressive

[@KarenPautz]

This might be my favorite piece yet! Charles never disappoints.

[@downhillnut2273]

I find myself saying that on most of his new uploads lol

[@DanJQue7]

Same! How can an acoustic bass solo be one of my favorites!? 🤯

[@senffabrik4903]

To bad, that you are much younger than me. I totally lost all of my bass skills in the past 15 years. Cant even play plain notes anymore. Such a pain. If I had you as guy to look up to. I'm sure i wouldnt have stopped.

[@evilpompom]

When an accoustic bass (and a tea bag) is all you need to start a band. Awesome as always!

[@BeheadedKamikaze]

And a looper and either another, lower bass, or an octave pedal

[@semagogue]

What I really appreciate in this composition is the delicate usage of the various techniques aimed to create a music rather than a show. Too often skilled musicians use those techniques mainly to show off, but not in this case. It's that very moment when you may close your eyes and just for the sheer enjoyment.

[@HappyHappy-uu9hp]

Hands down one of the best musician this platform has offered ❤️❤️

[@PaulMichaelBrownMusic]

That run at about 1:19 literally made me laugh out loud! Charles!! Dude!!! Disgusting, filthy, amazing!!!!!

[@PaulMichaelBrownMusic]

Edit: it was about 1:40ish!

[@gamstern6625]

Even from the start it sounds absolutely amazing. You always impress everyone Charles, keep the good work going!

[@jamestandy8594]

Charles just blows me away with his consistency - not only some of the most technically skilled bass playing I've heard, but also every one is just so downright FUN! Really makes the most of each instrument and playing to its unique sound.

[@wgalletto]

Man, Charles playing is always like a slap on The face! Cause you always think he wont have anything better and he always shows you are ridiculously wrong.

[@kevmac1230]

I'm 67 and have played just about all my life and you are truly a special player.You continue to inspire an old geezer.

[@darkhill556]

Charles isn't "in" a band. Charles "is" the band!

[@x4nderg_887]

I have a suggestion @CharlesBerthoud , try chorus with slap bass, the most heavenly effect out there

[@Cfneoz120]

I'm getting boss battle themes from this! This sounds so good! (You've also inspired me to learn bass guitar :D)

[@CharlesBerthoud]

Haha yeah I can hear that in the E minor slap part 🤣 glad I could inspire you to learn 🔥

[@Cfneoz120]

@@CharlesBerthoud ofc man! Your work is amazing!! 🤣👏

[@warrenhammonds1093]

@@CharlesBerthoud The best bass player on the planet. The 63 dislikes are probably Nikki Sixx fans. lol

[@KevinSmith-lz6jm]

I was getting Gran Turismo vibes myself. Great job Charles.

[@D71cap]

The harmonics at 1:15 to about 1:35 is pretty insanely F'amazing! A band in himself! Bravo!

[@AnnaGlaid]

Absolutely cool and inspiring - as always!

[@CharlesBerthoud]

Thanks!

[@benjaminquest6165]

All the totally brilliant technical skills ignored, what regularly moves me the most is that natural GROOVE that you maintain. Yes, BASS is about groove, but there are grooves that move your feet a little and then there are GROOVES that pick you up and take you with them and when the song is over leave you swinging for the rest of the day ... it's THAT kind of groove that's in your playing. Thank you!

[@TheDiamondBladeHD]

Absolutely amazing, my first ever Bass arrived yesterday and it feels great to play it! I would've never even thought about buying a bass if it weren't for you. Thank you for inspiring tons of people!

[@CharlesBerthoud]

That’s awesome to hear, glad I could inspire you and have fun on your bass journey! 🔥

[@robertb9480]

Just wanted to thank you for putting your video content before your sponsors and promotions. I hate having to skip through the first 3 minutes of "like and subscribe and blah blah." ps when watching your videos I still watch the rest of the video, promos and all because the flow feels more natural. Great content keep up all the great work.

[@luisantoniochinchillacamar5598]

That bass sounds really nice. Of course, Charles can make anything sound right

[@MagnusEhinger01]

It's amazing to see how much and how different sounds you can get from a single bass!

[@pascal7357]

The sound of this bass is soooo beautiful! I’m always very impressed by your dexterity, especially in this video. An acoustic bass doesn’t feel like an electric one and I imagine that you need more precision to make it sound that perfect. Incredible performance.

[@MrZeen17]

Franchement ??? Comment s'est possible de jouer aussi bien ? La mélodie, le groove, la technique de ouf, le feeling, le sens du rythme, le dosage, la finesse..... Je crois que je pourrais continuer longtemps...... Allez, je la remets..... Chapeau dude !

[@yassinenattah]

au cas ou tu sais pas, lui et ichika nito sont les DIEUX des guitares et autres instrument similaires

[@daffyduck1937]

Charles one thing you do so well in your composition is being able to sound like playing every single instrument this piece had a little everything Jazz Spanish (Bass) loved it.

[@22RedEyeJedi22]

the only smile I had all day! thank you!

[@NerttheNert]

Wow I didn’t know you could play so melodic and funky at the same time! Amazing playing!

[@cfisher407]

Whenever I get bored with bass guitar and frustrated, I can always count on Charles to shame me out of it. I forget what the instrument is capable of and you constantly remind me.

[@TheMrMonto]

Charles! Most of your songs are very good, but this one is the gratest. That acustic bass make your work highligt and provide a really cool sound

[@cribrebo7375]

I have admired many bass players over the last 50 years seen some incredible musicians that I have to say this guy by far is the best overall player I've ever seen.

[@billheuber5884]

The deepness of this bass is so enchanting and soothing!!

[@justushakamaki]

for charles I watch every second of every ad

[@juancota1111]

You are really the best bass guitar player that I can listen. Thank you Charles, your musical work is excellent, I learn a lot from you.

[@pinballwizzard3981]

Now: This is pure art. No special effects or funny fretboard. Thank you for this true inspiration.

[@thegodofpez]

I would LOVE to see Charles play live someday. 🤟

[@redundertow]

Truly one of the best bass playing I’ve ever seen, the passion within the melody is untouchable. Thank you for existing

[@nikkmorse]

Doesn't matter what type of bass you play it always sounds incredible Charles 🤘🏼😈🤘🏼

[@aelechko]

You play the teabag better than anyone I've ever seen

[@kejames26]

Been watching for 15 seconds and I love it already 🔥 Update: just finished…and my brain melted 🤯 So. Freaking. Good.

[@peterandolph7628]

Holy cow Charles. Wow! The nuance with which you play is what always knocks my socks off. My kid is at Berklee, ( guitar) and you are a part of the reason why.

[@Fantastical_Rin]

This is gonna be good

[@TheHeadown]

To be honest: If anyone of us went to a gig and only Charles showed up, we would be stoked anyway.

[@rooizus401]

this so impressive. i could never do rhythm and play at the same time 💀

[@izanyzam5308]

i never thought a acoustic bass would SLAP as hard as this. Thank you for changing my opinion on acoustic basses, Charles

[@BarHRanch]

@1:43 🤯wtf

[@lesdoodis121]

I'm blown away every video. The musicianship is absolutely top notch.

[@PvT023]

I'm fairly certain that soon we'll see a video titled "Check out this bass I made out of a rusty toaster that I found at the dump" and it will sound amazing. 🤩 Actually upon thinking about it, I think Charles made a video eerily similar to that a year or two ago. You know what? It *_DID_* sound amazing.

[@julian.pelvis]

i watched this high, it was an expirience

[@CamilleBraiki]

Accoustic bass sounds so much better than accoustic guitar, that’s crazy !

[@kallocarina8879]

5 seconds and my mind is already blown that you can pull off a tap and beat at the same time while sounding so clean. Phenomenal

[@1mPuls3.]

This man is so talented and 100% deserves his fanbase. Imagine how much time and money was spent to make these 1-10 minute videos for us. Keep up the good work Charles!

[@davyboy9397]

With the exception of never having seen you play with a progressive jazz band I do believe you are the best bassist I have ever seen

[@Particulator]

Each new video is like a gift, the excitement, the giddiness to know what it will be and never you fail, you always deliver splendidly. I have so many questions for you so I'll just ask two. - Do you have perfect pitch ear? - How often do you have request to join a band, orchestra, etc...?

[@Zombanic]

You're easily one the best bass players I've came across on KZbin man. It's quite inspiring to see how much work you put in towards your music.

[@eeltenaj19]

Charles, I am imagining you in a seniors home one day. You'll be the coolest old guy there. You're the coolest young guy now. Amazing stuff!

[@mikeyhanch0]

Guy you are not human. When I say absolutely one of the best players I say you have put yourself up with Wooten. You sir are an inspiration to all musicians

[@yourlocalpan]

by today, since he uploaded his "my 12 years of playing bass (0 to 1 million subscribers, 20,000 hours)" video, knowing that he practices ~12 hours per day, we are able to calculate how many hours charles has gained since that video. as of september 14th, it has been 64 days since the 20,000 hours upload, meaning we simply need to multiply 64 by 12. 64 X 12 = 768 hours on bass. for those of you who don't know, that is a truly *absurd* amount of hours in just over two months. well done.

[@WillToWinvlog]

It must be a Latin gig! This is a great and smooth jam.

[@nomadx9399]

You never cease to amaze me with what you do I would guess you are probably one of the best bassist on this planet. Well Done

[@lambdanebula8473]

Something about that little lick at 1:21 does it for me. I'd love to hear a whole composition with the same feel as that like the kind of music that often is associated with depictions of ancient Egypt

[@pavlosheiko5361]

Gifted, bright, and hardwoking composer, and virtuoso performer. I like your sense of musical humor.

[@Ranchpig67]

You're like a world class magician, I can see WHAT you're doing, but I literally have no idea HOW you're doing it. Mind blown as usual.

[@Magic_Man916]

Love the body slaps to accentuate the notes instead of using them to play the rhythm itself. Sounded killer, well done

[@Листик3-х6с]

You have no idea how much I love it when Charles plays acoustic bass.

[@goatflieg]

I dunno... is this your best ever? Hard to say, but it sure seems like it might be. Truly incredible.

[@Rayzermatic]

probably over 100,000 hours of playing. PERFECT!

[@artistaroundtheblock2047]

I think he has a video saying he’s played for 20 000 hours.

[@ericgendell8874]

Charles is one of the few people who everyone says is great and everyone is right.

[@gabrieltiso8537]

How does this performance not have more views? I've watched it about 5000 times myself

[@nunyobidniz]

Some of the things you play look and sound humanly possible. Then you bust out the 32nd? 64th? note tapping stuff, and I'm like 😱🤩🤯

[@turquisestones]

That rare case when showing off is nothing else but being passionate, while being passionate is everything but showing off.

[@kotaboo3]

I’ve been having a lot of trouble with creativity using my Acoustic Bass, you truly are inspiring

[@Kontrollverlust]

Just wow, this is soooo crazy good!

[@waynes517]

Them ninja harmonics @ 1:15 😯

[@vincentm4717]

There was a time not to long ago when the idea of solo bass guitar was laughed at. But you are proving that a bass guitarist alone could sit down and actually play a Sunday brunch gig by himself like a guitar player would. There are so many colors on this instrument and you are doing this on 4 string which to me is more of a challenge to get that much music.

[@aaronswearingen3708]

Two things: 1. This is what absolute mastery of an instrument looks like. Just amazing. 2. This piece very much reminds me of the Desert level from Aladdin for the Sega Genesis.

[@thenostra-ramos9384]

Once again I’m just blown away. Every time I think that is my favorite…. You toss out another! That was a cool groove. Keep it up Charles.

[@MaineHomeShop]

I don't have a prayer of every getting even close to this, but this is incredibly inspiring, and really highlights the vast talent Charles shares with us. Thank you Charles! And thanks to all the other wonderful musicians out there on KZbin as well.

[@geraldfriend256]

Really beautiful in it’s own right, another orchestral masterpiece; another three minute miracle. Remain always Charles Berthoud .