When they say METAL bass is easy...

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[@revel9243]

Good luck actually being able to play something like this in a metal band without the lead guitarist crying about it.

[@lonnyyoung4285]

No kidding.

[@honkeytonklin2198]

Bet

[@thesean3194]

Very true.

[@picogayo]

😂

[@bloodculprit111]

Shit look up akroasis and listen to the bass on that track lol

[@ShadowThemeFFVI]

A metal album from Charles in the future, who else would be down? 🤘

[@johne9898]

YES!

[@mydevilsown5900]

SIGN !!!!! Need this

[@8Phoenix8]

Yes!!

[@AstralSandwich]

Yes please

[@musicformadmen]

Yes

[@Jiggerjaw]

I need more prog metal like this dude, this was INCREDIBLE

[@-GreenScout]

*Pog*

[@ebreshea]

progchamp

[@natropie900]

@Jiggerjaw check octavision with Wooten

[@BryceRogers]

Just in case you haven't heard of Omnific. They are basically this.

[@Jiggerjaw]

Guys, thanks for the suggestions, but I meant I want Charles to make more prog metal tracks...

[@stephanwodziak1468]

Watching Charles' growth in his craft in the last 2yrs. leaves me speechless. He's approaching Jaco/Berlin territory, where instrument is extension of self. The only thing lacking is stage/ audience and a good band.

[@aqualili]

yeah where the fuck is this man's band??? he could tour the country! (please come to Atlanta Charles!!! Eddie's attic would put you on so fast!)

[@alphagt62]

I’ve been saying this for years! He could find the best KZbin drummer, and guitarist, and maybe a singer, and become the next Rush!

[@jakembakem8357]

KZbin is his stage and we're the audience.

[@lashlarue7924]

Yeah... 😲

[@raffimolero64]

@@aqualili unfortunately Polyphia already has a bassist

[@sergioc.2086]

The only bad thing about this song is that it ends. I want more of this Charles!!!

[@MichaelMaven83]

100% agreed. got a very Polyphia vibe there. really really cool dude!

[@zetsushoren]

i'd say otherwise bad thing for me is that it's only 1:14 long

[@cucabueno]

came here to say the same thing. can we please have a full album of this?!?!

[@Lucas-po8tx]

I could recommend a number of albums that sound similar to this if you want.

[@cucabueno]

@@Lucas-po8tx sure why not. I've into Haken, Leprous, Dream Theater, Animals As Leaders, Tessarect, Thank You Scientist, and Plini... Anyone else?

[@joekail8031]

Charles never disappoints and always delivers top notch virtuosity

[@johangustafsson5793]

tap notch :D

[@munashemanamike4217]

Are you a bot?

[@giovannirui7470]

In Britannica Encyclopedia under "virtuosity" You will find Charles picture 😎

[@veyuslavic2590]

He's definitely better than Davie504. Nothing against Davie but more so suggesting Charles should have many many more subscribers.

[@randomdude1rd1]

@@veyuslavic2590 he definitely has better technique than Davie (he may be the greatest technical player in the world right now) and is more diligent about making bass content but I generally don't like his feel compared to davies Also, I feel like up until recently (and to a lesser extent even now), he was stagnating and recycling musical ideas until they felt overused, such as that tritone he always manages to fit into his solos I did however enjoy this video and hope for more like it

[@bassbaba]

Man! You've become untouchable!

[@iloveit9468]

Exactly!

[@kdsahid5344]

Finally, somewhere I can ask you the question and you may actually see. How is it possible that you and Walter White have the exact same voice. The match is uncanny!

[@ViktorSarge]

I'd legit want an EP in this style. Some of the best parts has a "Flea auditioning for Meshuggah" vibe. The more fleshed out backing tracks is a huge improvement as well.

[@jimthethirdprobably]

no it's Charles audition for meshuggah

[@George.Salayka]

The percussive part just locks in so tight with the drums. A+.

[@shoeonhead]

What an ABSOLUTE UNIT Charles is!!

[@fishguru73]

When someone calls me a unit it doesn't mean the same thing.

[@eddieharkin2550]

I sooo misread that!!

[@Xennox2]

He is like a massive hamster that you don't mess around with

[@SpiralFalcon00]

Has*

[@eddieharkin2550]

@@SpiralFalcon00 😂

[@tysonl79]

This whole thing was mind blowing, but the last 20 seconds were whatever comes after the mind has blown...I don't know what that level is called, but it's awesome.

[@counterfit5]

Face melted

[@adamswilliam3462]

A really well-executed 7/8 6/8 4/4 metal song!

[@TotoDG]

I was gonna try and make a joke about bass being inaudible in metal, but your solo honestly left me speechless.

[@mattb4251]

Look up Omnific. Twin bass metal/djent.

[@goblin3810]

That's a mixing gripe more than anything though.

[@5usp3c7]

It's not a joke. It's an unfortunate reality that we live in.

[@charlesmwolf]

that really comes down to the mixing of a lot of modern music, they push so much into the guitars by doubling up and layering to make the guitars sound "fuller" but ignore the bass lines behind them that are meant to help in that manner. then you see them live and hear the bass proper, and either it makes the song so much better, or highlights a bad band decision to put the weakest musician on bass / have it be pure pocket for the guitars expense.

[@Will-lh4lh]

**thinks about ...And Justice For All** 😭😭

[@mikewadsworth7131]

This is actually what Jason Newsted was playing on '...And Justice For All' Sounds amazing as always, Charles!

[@CharlesBerthoud]

Honestly he could’ve been and you’d never know 🤣

[@Chaddilaculus]

There was bass on that album?

[@rickc2102]

I was gonna say something about a Fieldy alternate take, but this was better.

[@chessbrainiac]

The only bass on An Justice For All is the one Jason is holding on the album cover. And I don't even remember if he's even doing THAT!

[@Stringer13ell]

@@Chaddilaculus 'thats the joke' meme

[@not2stupidguitar]

Absolutely incredible work. Please more metal! This was great to listen to

[@tommyb66645]

This has to be one of the cleanest and popping sounding bass playing ive ever heard bro. Seriously I'm blown away by your talent

[@danielortega9943]

Your composing skills are insane, you are an inspiration Charles.

[@ryuk202]

Reminds me loads of the bass solos in an Infant Annihilator track or a Necrophagist track. Absolute king

[@scottnelle]

Only Ash Remains!

[@jessenoneofyobussines7560]

Minus those being mostly fretless bass.

[@kenmathews4522]

Yeah, definitely felt the Annihilator vibe. Good catch!

[@sethwilliams3683]

I soon as I heard this I thought the same thing!

[@Mutterschwein]

Yeah, Necrophagist was also the first thing that came to mind when I heard this lol

[@penguinista]

I can't believe how musical and natural sounding all these flexing pieces are. That is a most unusual feature. Reminds me of JS Bach and I don't say that lightly.

[@zozi6191]

Thx Charles. This is awesome keep rocking bro

[@RC32Smiths01]

*You mean to tell me it isn't just playing open E strings????* Cheers Charles for another fantastic piece man!

[@bigbroiswatchingyou2137]

sometimes it's also playing the open D string after dropping the tuning

[@donut4ever983]

Open A standard typically.

[@melbatoast1858]

@@donut4ever983 lol

[@jonny555ive]

No, you're right, it is just open E. He doesn't know what he's doing 👎👎

[@kvltizt]

You also play 8 7 and 5

[@FirstLast-ks6vm]

Bassline was giving me some serious old school Opeth vibes, loved it

[@David-ro1sb]

Same! Harlequin’s Forest comes to mind, in particular.

[@flixization]

I'm thinking way back to Nectar. Man that song had some great bass.

[@hakandemir8382]

Reminds me of Nectar and Advent

[@markitzero4777]

I've never heard an opeth bass line nearly that busy. Not even close.

[@bryanguilford5807]

@@markitzero4777 Bro Dream Theater's John Myung doesn't even write lines this bust.

[@brownsworthy7323]

I love how relaxed you are playing such riffs, I tend to stiffen up which obviously doesn't help fluidity, I need to remember this when playing

[@timg2727]

I need more of this.

[@andrewhua4972]

Charles has to be one of greatest bassists of our generation. The amount of content with how technical the songs are is nuts! I don't know how you do it all.

[@tamazil31]

I'd love to hear you with Animals As Leaders. I think adding you to that sound would badass. Not necessarily joining them just hearing you guys jamming together.

[@thesmellycatjazz]

I'd prefer to hear him with Charlie Robbins/Syncatto.

[@samg.270]

Ayyy just saw them last night. This is the first thing I thought of

[@Star-xq4tp]

Definitely agree. He would fit right in.

[@albertko1]

With Tosin? Actually, this metal piece wants me to see him jam with Herman Li or Jason Richardson.

[@EpicJonT]

I’m not sure AaL need Charles but I’d like to hear this kind of bass in Dethklok.

[@danr0man0]

Outstanding, sir. Congratulations.

[@BrianAnderson-oc6lr]

That was awesome. Nice work man!

[@wizardvega724]

I think you have made the case here that you could play in a top level band of any genre

[@schoumme]

Wow, this would fit right in as part of an 8 minute Dream Theater song. Someone put John Myung on notice! Charles, would love to see you cover the bass intro to Panic Attack!

[@hawtenslaton4307]

Always amazing! Showing the world what can be done on bass. You da man Charles!

[@romanborysiuk5910]

Incredible. I'm inspired to work harder and improve. Thank you.

[@srsbsns7673]

Definitely seems more prog rock than metal, but doesn't matter. Kicks ass.

[@Namaster88]

Isn’t Pink Floy prog rock? Doesn’t sound like it at all

[@marchamill]

@@Namaster88 Try King Crimson then or The Aristocrats. There's a lot a different prog rock.

[@misnashummel1495]

@@Namaster88 Pink Floyd is prog, but there are many different kinds of prog rock. This is more prog metal. but i'm no expert.

[@Oroborus710]

This is more like progressive metal if you ask me.

[@vindican5937]

@@Namaster88 that's like saying, 'Isn't Michael Jackson pop? Justin Bieber doesn't sound like him at all....'

[@Guitarist888]

0:40 Sounds like a theme to a boss battle! Than 0:47 he reaches his final form after beating his ass! And than 0:40 the theme repeats itself! Damn, music can tell a story lad! Nice playing!

[@adamvaliant2949]

Epic as always!

[@kv70]

Sounds so nice!

[@MK-xl9tt]

Woah! Now that’s the kind of talent and dedication that deserves millions of views. Thanks for sharing! Much respect from PA USA

[@abiseniyya]

When I got to know Iron Maiden and MetallicA back in 80s, I never noticed the bass. Partially because I had crappy cassette player, and I was mindblown by Bruce's vocal and James' riffs. For years I believed that metal was about vocal and guitar. Then I found Helloween in 1988. Markus Groszkopf opened my ears to metal bass. After that it's Steve Harris and Cliff Burton rediscovery for me.

[@srhatfield]

JEEEEEZ! That was amazing dude.. great job!

[@DukeRaul]

Absolutely amazing Charles... 👏😁

[@aradmnk1269]

YES. More of this please!! Wish there was whole metal genre based mostly on the bass like this one cuz it SLAPS

[@andresgomez6575]

Not exactly a genre, but you can check the Omnific.

[@alexdee4696]

Listen to archspire

[@diovaneroldi7012]

You re amazing! 🇧🇷

[@natemoothart6967]

Absolutely awesome! My favorite performance!

[@Numero80]

Please, make more of these metal videos!

[@giovac.6814]

0:32 for 2 seconds it reminds me of Dance of Eternity. Awesome as always CB!

[@rinleung9903]

This needs to be a 12 minute piece with an epic songwriting arc

[@thefool2007]

It is so enjoyable to watch this level of virtuosity. Thanks for setting the bar.

[@kevinballaPh]

I love the way you make music. Like a full package. Everything is in there

[@Hockeyguy8541]

How are you not in a metal band? The bassist in Unprocessed is ridiculous this reminds me of that.

[@beerandbarrechords8035]

HOLY SHIT, Charles you outdid yourself here.

[@alliekent5726]

When does he ever not outdo himself though? He's an absolute machine.

[@johnzahm193]

You make it look so effortless

[@djfuentes74]

Just ridiculously great!

[@stevie2733]

I’d love to hear what you could pull off in drop D or drop C tuning for metal bass lines!

[@genjurotv]

We are witnessing something very special. Charles is the best bassist that has ever lived. It sounds wrong in the first moment, because we have the Jacos and Victors etc. But Charles is the best of all of them combined. I am a pro myself, listening since iam 5 to bass music, studying the inner substance of the very best songs, so i know what i am talking about. I cant believe how fking good this dude is. Perfection in tone, groove, speed and virtuosity. plus he is also charming and funny.. dafuq!? I love u Charles!

[@AgentHomer]

Ah yes Im also a pro at listening, have been doing it since I was born, so for another five years before you started. Id say im more of an authority.

[@LS1Cobra]

I went back to some of your earliest videos just to see change in patina the on the base from your oldest videos to the newest. It's cool to see the evidence of all that hard work and gives the instrument some nice character.

[@teacon7]

This guy is *crazy* talented. Not pictured though, is the thousand hours of pain and practice it took him to get this minute fourteen of pure glory. If you're a musician, don't give up - practice smart, practice hard, and love the music.

[@philurbaniak1811]

Easy to think it's easy after watching you do it mate people might not realize just how talented you are 👍

[@JBDazen]

I'd love to see your process. How long does it take you to master a piece like this? How do you learn/write it? How many attempts does it take to record the audio? Do you edit mulltiple takes together or do you go for a perfect run? Is the video footage the actual footage of you playing or is it dubbed? I'd love to know!

[@davedwave7]

Same!

[@Poopmouth-fy5go]

I would also love to know, with the foot note that it’s bad ass no matter how he achieves such beastliness.

[@alessandro1004]

This is really amazing

[@jonmaher8699]

Bruh. We need more of this.

[@miguelcaballeromontano4580]

As a metal guitarist and composer bored of the standards of djent and metalcore... I gotta say I'm pretty impressed!

[@ernestmendez5487]

Phenomenal. This is what expanding an art form sounds like (the ideas packed into this song could easily be 4+ songs if you take apart or expand or stretch or simplify some of these riffs, add another layer of simple guitar melodies/harmonies/fugue, and explore with dynamic drums over repeating/slightly different variations of those changing riffs, all for the sake of melodic tension/anti-climax/groove/drive/concept-the true masters are able to compose non-linearly, imagining the parts of a song like scenes in a great play or movie, all supporting one another, and coming together, as the method and meaning of the work). Now, all Charles has to do is joke-name everything that he writes. Because that's how you style on artists who take themselves too seriously, as well as, entire genres of music. This song could very well be named "Razorblade Gravy" or "Hammer Slapped Face" or "My Name Is Blood."

[@daylight1908]

Been a fan of your channel for years now and this was probably my favorite! You are amazing thank you!!!!

[@worpd_gamer270]

That was amazing :D LOVE it

[@paulh9657]

Got-dang! That was crazy and djenty as all get-out, and still just on a 4 string! I'd love to hear a rendition on a 5-string with a low-B, but still - this was impressive as heck!

[@Don2006]

Well, that was sure heavier than expected

[@kyle7447]

This sounds so great 🤘

[@frisbeethenail]

That's frikken awesome dude! 🤘

[@lowbassdude1987]

I really start appreciating your tone and musicallity. Tapping takes some time to adjust to, but I start to hear your intentions now. Love it!

[@eaptan]

Well, it's never easy if you're doing the work of the entire string section of the band 🤣

[@dege2839]

uoooo this was nuts! loved it!!

[@MrSiDSaN]

insane, would like to hear full album of that

[@mightywahrend1007]

little bit too funky but its fuckin awesomee!!

[@OonaEskeli]

My thoughts exactly 😄👍🏼

[@milo8407]

I would absolutely love if you cover some First Fragment Gloire Éternelle’s basslines but I don’t know if you have a 6 strings fretless bass tho

[@YetiLearnsMusic]

It would be awesome !

[@robphillips8351]

That's straight up awesome to the core 👍👍

[@91chipster]

This is awesome! More metal bass solo please!!

[@VincentDagenais]

FINALLY!!!!!!! SOMEONE WORTHY OF PLAYING BASS!!!!!!!!!!!! My god! That was good ! 10 minutes straight would have been a minimum! Love it man! #BassGod

[@alliekent5726]

Did he just... slap metal? Did he just... make it sound good?

[@joedartonthefenderbass]

Wait until you hear about primus

[@bloodyorphan]

loved it!

[@erwin91357]

Love it!

[@guhocampos2]

Cool stuff! Actually, when people tell me that Metal bass is easy, I show them the bass of Origin - Aftermath. Now I have one more video to prove them wrong! Thanks :)

[@peteabrh-fairest9463]

Wow😮 absolutely phenomenal skills Charles 🎸

[@levisalvini4110]

Unreal talent!!!!

[@Slickdazza]

Well Damn! Charles. Tasty jams 🤘🏻

[@AshtonFitness]

That was insanely good

[@ElBellacko1]

amazing, i love how you play bass

[@juegajuanka3047]

Simply amazing. please more songs like that. Cheers from Argentina.

[@michaelhewitt815]

You are AWESOME!!

[@mindseye4914]

This is so tight and inhumanely good!

[@BassVolte]

I have no words, your level is insane both in playing and composition!

[@in2gadgets]

Love the 7/8 sections - absolutely phenomenal piece, Charles. I'm in shock, as usual, mate.

[@rindordrums]

You never cease to Amaze, Charles. 👍

[@Fabi_045]

Daaaamn bro, you're SLAPPING that bass!! 🔥🔥🔥🤘

[@jan-assarlaine8312]

That's just insanely skilled playing. Well done Charlie!

[@MachaTevere]

The fretless composition and this one are simply out of this world amazing! Charles is on another level.

[@spaghettitaco5624]

I'm speechless right now. Your ability to compose in just about any genre you jump into really is inspiring! I need to start dedicating more of my time to music again.

[@bodiejames]

The hardest part about metal bass is getting the bass player to hold down the roots instead of trying to add a piano part.

[@pablomaquiling9252]

That was SICK!🤘

[@liram1971]

I'm 51 and used to play bass way back in high school. Have always loved bass and love watching bassist play. You make this old man want to buy one and try again. Can an old dog really learn new tricks?

[@Owl1988]

Amazing peice I loved it! 💜