@@jaydumon2784 Exactly Jay. You don't even know how much I miss old Davie. I had been subscribing to his channel for good 7 years untill he transited into this shit contet he is doing now.
Charles, coming from a guitarist....I have to say what sets you apart is not just your precision, but your musical sensibilities. This is a great example of nuance and interpretation. You are not the best bass player on you tube as some have said, you are the best bassist I have ever heard - period. That inspiration trancends instruments, and that is an amazing gift to have.
If someone asks me what can a bass do... I'm gonna drag them by their ear and make them sit in front of a laptop and ask them to watch this!! I'm getting my first bass after watching this. Kudos to you for making us float in the magic of bass
@@raphaelmejia319 Davie is not as musical. He is more of a technical show-off. Charles also has feeling... It's like the difference between Yngie and Hendrix...
Hey man I just want to send some encouragement your way. I get pumped when you drop these videos. My whole family loves them, and I think that’s because your arrangements transcend genre and bass technique. It’s just good music. I really hope you can get back to recording and touring, and don’t forget North Carolina, because I’ll be on the front row. And if not, videos or streaming of live shows would be absolutely incredible. I would totally support you on a Patreon account for that privilege. I know that to survive as a UA-camr you have to have a diversity of content, which is cool, but I think I speak for the majority of subscribers when I say we really love it when you drop these amazing arrangements and compositions that clearly come from the heart. Thanks for the music, sincerely AF.
I agree with what that guy said, when this first came out I said out loud, "Omg I'm gonna probably listen to this everyday." I wasn't wrong, will come to see you if you tour near dc
Glad to hear this helped you - music communicates things we understand so deeply they're hard to express in words. I hope things are going better for you, friend.
I feel the exact same way, I've went through online harrassment, school struggles, hiding my true self, and being separated from my friends for many months It really helps me
I closed my eyes, and for the first time in a long, long time, was transported somewhere else by the music. I then watched the video and was blown away by how you did it! Bravo!
I come back to this video at least once a day since I discovered it. The original song is pretty perfect, but this version is high above with the stars. It's just heaven to listen to it.
couldn't agree more! my day just stops when I listen to this.. wherever I am at the moment I just close my eyes for three and a half minute and fade away into bliss
How tf does this have less than 20m views after 4 years? This is my favorite version of this song and I’ve listened to it about a million times personally
Honestly Charles, I can't stop returning to this. This is one of the most beautiful things I ever heard, and You, my friend, are my favorite musician on youtube. Period. Your skill is only rivaled by your superb sensitivity and creative tribute to beauty.
as a bassist (clasical only , alas!) I can only admire the left/right hand , melody/bass line interactions....just mind blowing. I know so many of your videos and others.... but this is your best imho . I salute you.
I have watch this video so many times that I can hear him playing this song in my head and it happens at random times in my day to day life, and it matches what I'm doing at the moment, thank you for this master piece.
I have been playing guitar for the past 7 years and I always wondered why bass never got the same recognition as guitars did. This instrument is really unique as it is as similar as it is different to the guitar. I have been working my ass off to become the best musician i can be and lately, i would say i can pretty much play any classical piece or rock song on the guitar and even bass, but you sir, are a genius. The amount of passion you have in playing and the skill that is required to play a lot of the stuff you play, is immense. You, along with the legend Davie504 have changed the way the world sees bass. True musicians deserve true praise. Thank you, a random musician from England.
Just come back to this yet again 4 years after it was posted and I have to insist that this is the BEST instrumental version of this song. Beautiful and beautifully played. Kudos once again.
I've been watching this A LOT over the last couple years and have never lost my awe of it. It is one of a few things that grounds me and helps me believe things will be alright. Thank you Mr Berthoud.
This is honestly one of the most beautiful pieces of music I have ever heard. No bass has ever made me teary-eyed but there’s a first time for everything.
Just need to say, be so proud of what you’ve created here. It’s a work of art. It speaks to my two year old son daily. He’s not calm often, except when I play this for him. Thank you.
This is astonishingly superb. Perfect arrangement and brought utter calm to a crazy day, thank you. Would love to hear your rendition of Duelling Banjos!
I've been watching a lot of videos of 2 years ago Charles and seriously some of his best content ever in that era. I love the fun new stuff coming out, but the depth of some of the older stuff is absolutely mind blowing.
I just love the tones on this one, with all the harmonics combined with the taps. It really showcases a technical complexity without the need for speed.
I don't know enough bassists to have a good opinion on the subject but you are in my opinion the best bass solo player. Iv'e looked at the best performances and best solos online and nothing compares to you. If not the best, at least the one who sounds the best or simply my favourite.
I just don’t believe anyone else is achieving what you have with this instrument. I’ve never seen it played like this. Not just the tapping and the swapping the tuning on the fly but also the passion you put into it is unlike anything I’ve ever seen. I never knew anyone could get this much out of a Bass guitar.
TRYING to #SaveCharles is very different from ACTUALLY saving Charles. The clutches of The Dark Realm are strong. This will need to be one seriously EPIC collab...
I played the string bass, bass guitar and guitar in my school age years. I had no idea humans were capable of this kind of interpretation with this instrument. Incredible. Thank you, Charles.
This made me so relaxed. That's rare, cuz i'm usually quite a stressed person. Now i can sleep well this night. Thank you! Psst! Have a great week everyone, stay safe! 😊
I always liked this song and I like it even more when you play it on the bass. You give a very reflective version of it and it is perfect for this mad world we live in. We need to slow down and reflect on our own actions and how it is impacting the world around us. We build the world we want to live in and I like the world you are building.
Something keeps drawing me back to this video. It’s mesmerising. Not sure if it’s because of the state of the world right now, but I’m really connecting with it. Charles, you are a genius my friend
This is just too much. I've spent my Friday evening, and now my Saturday evening as well, watching Charles, and his bass battles. I can't get over how good he is!
One of my favourite covers covered so beautifully. I don’t usually care that I’m blind but today I’m annoyed. I would love to be able to see how you did this. Is it retuning on the fly? A Manring HyperBass mechanical hip shot thing or what. Hugest props sir. Emotional, beautiful and huge skill. ❤️
Mako Mo Shaw just found your reply. Hugest thanks. I had a 5string E A D G C but I’m a 4string guy and it was stolen anyway. I decided to piccolo tune my backup 4string as I don’t need a spare bass when I can’t gig. Thanks again for the info. ❤️
I wasn't sure how I was going to spend the rest of my evening. I guess I'll be looping this while feeling completely talent-less now. Amazing, as always.
I went here thinking "how could you possibly make a solo bass cover of Mad World?" I finished the video thinking" how could Gary Jules write it in such a simplitistic way..." TL; DR : More than amazing cover. Rich, warm... Vibrant sound and a nice display of skill. Here's my thumbs up.
That, was beautiful. There could have been a car crash outside and my attention would have been so focused on that piece that I would have been unaware. Oh, I looked out front, there was no car crash, whew. :)
Just got my first major rejection today. And I'm watching this and feeling warmness inside. I can only imagine how a girl should feel, if she rejected Charles in school. I love you, keep this amazing content going!
We need more bass solos in movies 😎
That's mad
Yes more bass
We need more bass in general!
To be honest, I want to see you play the guitar in the background
Ok
This is just stupid levels of talent. My God, that was just beautiful to listen to.
I think I know u???
@@gagetaulbee2979 Big gaming channel that does a lot of 7 days to die videos and survival games?
i think it's just a bunch of dedication practice and hard work all combined to make this beautiful piece
I was just going to comment that...so I'll just add it to yours
An absolute masterpiece, I'm just hearing this, this is just exquisite.
Honestly so glad that Davie introduced me (and probably many others) to you, my favourite music youtuber hands down.
Yeah same here best music UA-cam for sure
He makes the content Davie used to back when his channel was good.
@@jaydumon2784 Exactly Jay. You don't even know how much I miss old Davie. I had been subscribing to his channel for good 7 years untill he transited into this shit contet he is doing now.
@@PatwasPolska Davie is basically just a wanna be copy of PewDiePie with shitty meme content meant for 10 year olds
Charlie is the best bass player on youtube, on my opinion.
He plays bass like a concert pianist. Simply amazing.
Literally every music fan : There can't be any better cover of Mad World than Gary Jules one
Charles : Hold my talent
@@AxxLAfriku ya mother
@@AxxLAfriku hey nice joke man
Take my like
Charles: you underestimate my power
@@keffy149 originally tears for fears :)
Absolutely. Indisputably. Inexorably. Sickeningly. Astonishingly. Hauntingly. Utterly. Beautiful.
Thank you, Mr Berthoud.
I go to Davie504 when i want memes, jokes and bass.
I come to Charles when i want to be awestruck by an amazingly talented bassist.
Facts O_o"
true
I hope he never becomes like Davie504. Don't get me wrong I like Davie but it's nice to hear some actual musicality rather than just memes
@@billgaming8623 most of Charles fan base don't play bass either so if where your coming from
@@pingaspearce9403 Well i was pretty sure it was the same thing for charles but i couldnt be sure.
Charles, coming from a guitarist....I have to say what sets you apart is not just your precision, but your musical sensibilities.
This is a great example of nuance and interpretation.
You are not the best bass player on you tube as some have said, you are the best bassist I have ever heard - period.
That inspiration trancends instruments, and that is an amazing gift to have.
Who is the bassist Michael Hedges played with? Been waiting for someone like Charles for quite too long. Incredible.
I second the quote "best bassist ever heard", this dude is dope, period
Charles: Help me guys, Zander sent me to the dark realm where bass doesn't exist
also Charles: makes the best and most emotional bass solo ever
Yes, it's a bass, but it has guitar strings, so...
Gabriele Bellenghi piccolo strings*. Get your fax straight.
Piccolo strings* x2
Piccolo strings* x3
Zander's influence is strong. And damn is it beautiful to listen to
I must have listened to this 100 times now.
If someone asks me what can a bass do... I'm gonna drag them by their ear and make them sit in front of a laptop and ask them to watch this!! I'm getting my first bass after watching this. Kudos to you for making us float in the magic of bass
Vialli Jacob seriously tho I’ve watched this a hundred times I play bass myself he’s motivated me to try and get to his level of classical mastery
@@robertwellsrawbass1249 wow... that's awesome. I've ordered for my bass but it would arrive later in July as my city is under full lockdown.
@@viallijacob9759 did you get the bass?
@@loudninja557 the order got cancelled. But the good news is that the shops are open now!!
@@viallijacob9759 That's awesome news! Hopefully you can get one soon and start jamming out. I really need to stop slacking off myself haha
Undoubtedly and undeniably the best bassist ever!
Skillset, technique, feel, creativity, tone.... this guy is setting the ceiling.
Yea, I used to think I could look up and see the limit, now I know its way beyond my grasp. Still enjoy dabbling thou.
I don't care what anyone says. Charles is THE best bassist on UA-cam, period.
Agree
Davie is good but he is is not quite the level of charles
Davie can play this too though
Charles is also a Fiverr Pro Bassist.
@MaxSGems 100% agree
@@raphaelmejia319 Davie is not as musical. He is more of a technical show-off. Charles also has feeling... It's like the difference between Yngie and Hendrix...
Hey man I just want to send some encouragement your way. I get pumped when you drop these videos. My whole family loves them, and I think that’s because your arrangements transcend genre and bass technique. It’s just good music. I really hope you can get back to recording and touring, and don’t forget North Carolina, because I’ll be on the front row. And if not, videos or streaming of live shows would be absolutely incredible. I would totally support you on a Patreon account for that privilege. I know that to survive as a UA-camr you have to have a diversity of content, which is cool, but I think I speak for the majority of subscribers when I say we really love it when you drop these amazing arrangements and compositions that clearly come from the heart. Thanks for the music, sincerely AF.
❤️
I agree with what that guy said, when this first came out I said out loud, "Omg I'm gonna probably listen to this everyday." I wasn't wrong, will come to see you if you tour near dc
Charles Berthoud is the guy that can make Bass Soundtracks for The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild, or even the future Legend Of Zelda games.
Also games like Titan Souls
heyyyyy you play GD too
I cannot stop watching this. Going thru a bad time and hell right now. Thank you for lifting me up. Those harmonics give me goosebumps
I know this is a year old, but hope you are feeling better mate
Hope you are feeling better & yes I suffer from anxiety & some depression! This song has a calming effect too! 🙂🙂
Glad to hear this helped you - music communicates things we understand so deeply they're hard to express in words. I hope things are going better for you, friend.
I feel the exact same way, I've went through online harrassment, school struggles, hiding my true self, and being separated from my friends for many months
It really helps me
Dude, still as awesome as ever man. A well done and accurate piece!
Thanks!
@@CharlesBerthoud My pleasure always!
The source of his power must come from his ring
and that ring rules all bass players
Johnny Dingo one ring... to rule them all
Lucifer You know that it's a powerful ring when Lucifer himself compliments it.
He doesn't wear it when he is davie503 though
Bastián Garcés Aguayo cuz he doesnt want to show his true power
I closed my eyes, and for the first time in a long, long time, was transported somewhere else by the music.
I then watched the video and was blown away by how you did it!
Bravo!
I come back to this video at least once a day since I discovered it. The original song is pretty perfect, but this version is high above with the stars. It's just heaven to listen to it.
couldn't agree more!
my day just stops when I listen to this..
wherever I am at the moment I just close my eyes for three and a half minute and fade away into bliss
Once again, you’ve left us speechless. Literally and figuratively. Amazing work again, really enjoyed it!
How tf does this have less than 20m views after 4 years? This is my favorite version of this song and I’ve listened to it about a million times personally
Honestly Charles, I can't stop returning to this. This is one of the most beautiful things I ever heard, and You, my friend, are my favorite musician on youtube. Period. Your skill is only rivaled by your superb sensitivity and creative tribute to beauty.
Best ever version of this song, ...and it's instrumental, ... and it's on Bass! Kudos, love it!
Can't tell you how many times I've listened to this! Awesome version and awesome playing Charles!
they need to nerf this guy in the next update
and ichika nito
You can play him on each lane and even as a supporter he would pentakill the opponents.
worst thing: you can't bann him in the championselection, smh.
Davie504 can’t even be patched
Jackson Tharin Music ichika is highly overrated
What "nerf" means?
This has to be one of the sickest bass videos I've ever seen, extremely well done. I can't stop showing people how amazing you are.
#SaveCharles
😂
I was ready to leave like, but when I saw 69 likes I changed my mind
@@arthurludo3727 LMAO !
Arthur Ludo you can do it now 😂
Arvind Ramesh yes I will lmao
I cannot express how much I love, love LOVE the way he uses those tuning switches (IDK what they're called).
This is something special. It makes me feel something that not even the original does. Thank you, Charles
as a bassist (clasical only , alas!) I can only admire the left/right hand , melody/bass line interactions....just mind blowing. I know so many of your videos and others.... but this is your best imho . I salute you.
I have watch this video so many times that I can hear him playing this song in my head and it happens at random times in my day to day life, and it matches what I'm doing at the moment, thank you for this master piece.
If I had written this song, then I would have been blown away by this extraordinary arrangement.
I have been playing guitar for the past 7 years and I always wondered why bass never got the same recognition as guitars did. This instrument is really unique as it is as similar as it is different to the guitar. I have been working my ass off to become the best musician i can be and lately, i would say i can pretty much play any classical piece or rock song on the guitar and even bass, but you sir, are a genius. The amount of passion you have in playing and the skill that is required to play a lot of the stuff you play, is immense. You, along with the legend Davie504 have changed the way the world sees bass. True musicians deserve true praise. Thank you, a random musician from England.
Just come back to this yet again 4 years after it was posted and I have to insist that this is the BEST instrumental version of this song. Beautiful and beautifully played. Kudos once again.
I've been watching this A LOT over the last couple years and have never lost my awe of it. It is one of a few things that grounds me and helps me believe things will be alright. Thank you Mr Berthoud.
I’ve been following Charles for years now and I still come back to this as one of his best.
This is honestly one of the most amazing things played on bass I've ever heard, hats off..
This is honestly one of the most beautiful pieces of music I have ever heard. No bass has ever made me teary-eyed but there’s a first time for everything.
Hauntingly beautiful! Execution perfection! Brought a tear...or two!
You're just... well.. for goodness' sake - it's indescribable - my mind is blown all over again.
Just need to say, be so proud of what you’ve created here. It’s a work of art. It speaks to my two year old son daily. He’s not calm often, except when I play this for him. Thank you.
Absolutely the best version
When you are in the dark realm. No better song to play
But I thought, there are only *piccs*
@@buiphamthanhvinh8265 DO NOT SAY THAT WORD
I'm sorry
@@buiphamthanhvinh8265 Dont worry
Pick is A very dangerous Word and A technique that only guitarest use.
BUT OVER HERE IS ONLY...
BASS!!
This is one of the most beautiful things I've heard
I wouldn't believe it had I not seen it. Absolutely amazing. Magical.
This made me cry 😭😭😭😭😭, such beautiful and brilliant arrangement to this already epic song!!!
Gets me every time I listen
This is astonishingly superb. Perfect arrangement and brought utter calm to a crazy day, thank you. Would love to hear your rendition of Duelling Banjos!
I've been watching a lot of videos of 2 years ago Charles and seriously some of his best content ever in that era. I love the fun new stuff coming out, but the depth of some of the older stuff is absolutely mind blowing.
I just love the tones on this one, with all the harmonics combined with the taps. It really showcases a technical complexity without the need for speed.
I don't know enough bassists to have a good opinion on the subject but you are in my opinion the best bass solo player. Iv'e looked at the best performances and best solos online and nothing compares to you. If not the best, at least the one who sounds the best or simply my favourite.
The best version of the song I've ever heard
Crazy stupid unbelievable talent. Love it. I’ve listened to this 100 times,looking forward to 100 more.
This is beautiful. Had me in tears (no fears! Sorry just had to) Absolutely wonderful job! Thank you & cheers! It is indeed a mad, mad world.
Gives me chills every time.
This is absolutely stunning!
I just don’t believe anyone else is achieving what you have with this instrument. I’ve never seen it played like this. Not just the tapping and the swapping the tuning on the fly but also the passion you put into it is unlike anything I’ve ever seen.
I never knew anyone could get this much out of a Bass guitar.
What a fucking demonstration! I've never liked bass like that before. I felt your soul on that! Thank you sir🙏
There will never be a better interpretation of this song. Absolutely amazing
TRYING to #SaveCharles is very different from ACTUALLY saving Charles. The clutches of The Dark Realm are strong. This will need to be one seriously EPIC collab...
I’m an old New Waver … this was brilliant and took me back to the first time I heard this track
The piccolo bass is just a beautiful instrument in your hands Charles
I played the string bass, bass guitar and guitar in my school age years. I had no idea humans were capable of this kind of interpretation with this instrument. Incredible. Thank you, Charles.
Out of all the amazing content charles puts out this is the song i keep coming back to over and over again ❤
Wow. This is already one of my favorite songs ever made, and then your version...I wish this was a 10 hour song, lol. Amazing!
I can't stop listening to this. You're incredible, man.
¡Gracias!
This made me so relaxed. That's rare, cuz i'm usually quite a stressed person. Now i can sleep well this night. Thank you!
Psst! Have a great week everyone, stay safe! 😊
I can't stop commenting on this video on about how much I absolutely LOVE IT! This is the BEST composition I've ever heard!
I always liked this song and I like it even more when you play it on the bass. You give a very reflective version of it and it is perfect for this mad world we live in. We need to slow down and reflect on our own actions and how it is impacting the world around us. We build the world we want to live in and I like the world you are building.
good commentary!
The masterful use of the detuners still blows me away.
I cannot recall any instrumental piece, any, that I love more. : ) Wow.
The tuning shift with the harmonics is like melted butter.
Something keeps drawing me back to this video. It’s mesmerising.
Not sure if it’s because of the state of the world right now, but I’m really connecting with it.
Charles, you are a genius my friend
My absolute favorite video of yours!👏👏👏❤️
i just ordered infinity and epiphany, to be honest i havent been this excited about music in forever. thanks charles
This is just too much. I've spent my Friday evening, and now my Saturday evening as well, watching Charles, and his bass battles. I can't get over how good he is!
One of my favourite covers covered so beautifully. I don’t usually care that I’m blind but today I’m annoyed. I would love to be able to see how you did this. Is it retuning on the fly? A Manring HyperBass mechanical hip shot thing or what. Hugest props sir. Emotional, beautiful and huge skill. ❤️
It's a LeFay Herr Schwarz 4 string, with detuners similar to hip-shot tuners. He's got piccolo strings, so it has a higher register too.
Mako Mo Shaw just found your reply. Hugest thanks. I had a 5string E A D G C but I’m a 4string guy and it was stolen anyway. I decided to piccolo tune my backup 4string as I don’t need a spare bass when I can’t gig. Thanks again for the info. ❤️
I am blind, too, and would love to be able to watch him play this!
My favorite bass player on this planet!
Me too... And I was brought up on the likes of Geddy Lee, Les Claypool and so on. I always look forward to his new uploads...
Utterly stunning! 👏👏👏
Gives me chills every time I hear this version wow
THIS IS AMAZING - GOOSEBUMPS!!!!
I'm not this good at ANYTHING. Wow, this dude is brilliant!
I wasn't sure how I was going to spend the rest of my evening. I guess I'll be looping this while feeling completely talent-less now. Amazing, as always.
I love this song mad world. And this is one of the most beautiful versions of ever heard. Thanks Charles
Okay, dude we get it. You're a bass GOD.
I went here thinking "how could you possibly make a solo bass cover of Mad World?" I finished the video thinking" how could Gary Jules write it in such a simplitistic way..." TL; DR : More than amazing cover. Rich, warm... Vibrant sound and a nice display of skill. Here's my thumbs up.
That, was beautiful. There could have been a car crash outside and my attention would have been so focused on that piece that I would have been unaware.
Oh, I looked out front, there was no car crash, whew. :)
Definitely an eternal/timeless song. Beautifully melancholic.
OMG! This is so beautiful and genius. I'm coming from fb to express my appreciation
I don't who the best bass player in the world is, but Charles certainly has to be in the conversation.
Having a bad day today, you fixed it, thanks
Most guitarists can't play this beautifully. Th most incredible bass playing I've ever heard/seen.
Just got my first major rejection today. And I'm watching this and feeling warmness inside. I can only imagine how a girl should feel, if she rejected Charles in school.
I love you, keep this amazing content going!
Don’t give up! Keep trying!
@@mare4135 awww man thanks a lot! Finally a loving part of this damned community that is UA-cam
Watching this 2 years later… still the best arrangement I ve ever seen!!! Hats off to you Charles 🎉🎉🎉
0:43 I love that bit!
Great technique
Someone please tell me what's that lever kinda thing near tuning head
@@gldkrn According to Charles, they are called Gotoh detuners
beautiful... amazing tuning shifts and effects. best version I've ever listened to.
Charles out here proving single-handedly, that electric bass has the most wasted potential of almost any instrument out there.
This is just stunning! Subscribed.
A - M - A - Z - I - N - G!
That's a weird tuning
@@thedarkdream2597 lol that was a good one
Sent chills down my spine and gave me goosebumps the whole time