I am truly surprised that you have not been recognised as one of the world’s top 10 bassists living today. And that isn’t exaggeration. You are that damn good. Absolutely incredible talent! Bravo!!!
No one gets to say definitively, do they? We all get to pick our own top ten. For what it's worth, though, I personally recognise him as top ten. In fact, I'm going to go ahead and say he's top nine. He gets the number three spot in my top nine.
@@HermitTheFraud It's funny... I misread "Fraud" as "Feraud", and I was like, "Ah, a Feraud fan." Then my eyes focused 😊. In any case, Feraud is definitely in my top 10.
@@nikolozka1 try taking out your lows and add a bit more mids and treble... you, know after the new strings.. if then it doesn't work I dunno what to tell you.. Return that dang counterfeit bass! 😂
Thanks guys for your encouragement, but looks like my bass got a defect or something, I tried everything but it still refuses to listen, I even showed it Charles' videos, but it still looks stubborn and sounds like a proper rebel
Wow. I feel bad for anyone that doesn’t realize how good this is. No exaggeration here- probably some of the best playing I’ve ever seen. I’m a good bass player. You are phenomenal. Unbelievable! Thanks for sharing!
great run at Coltrane's GS! had to chuckle at the "true accent" on the Raycon ad, though noted the irony of hawking wireless earbuds whilst the infamous headphone cord gets the last laugh.....
Just Wow! You know what would be cool...if you did a collaboration with the Two Set violin guys! (your American sales guy voice was hilarious! Sounded like a guy that used to advertise for the drag strip. If you had said SUNDAY! SUNDAY! SUNDAY! I would have thought you were channeling him!)
A Challenge: Here's That Rainy Day. I find that the real challenge there is phrasing and really making so few notes count. I would love to see how you would approach this classic jazz ballad!
jesus christ the Coltrane solo is hard af on piano can't imagine how hard the original is on sax but the BASS version is very amazing, , all the ups from me brotha keep BASS alive !!!
I know those sneak peeks in some of your videos mean something wonderful is about to happen, and the day has come. May your community appreciate your content well. Also, darn, love both your accents, man
While I bow my head to the absolute virtuosity Charles has, this kind of Jazz solo is unfortunately not a thing I particularly enjoy. That being said, keep being yourself and keep producing these awesome quality videos!
Wow! Phenomenal! I think he might be one of the few people who might be able to tap an improvised solo and play a bass line at the same time! That would be a mastery of counterpoint!
!!!!!!!!!!! No wonder you look pleased with yourself at the end . I''ve played Giant steps and I know how very hard it is. You're superbly musical about it too-it's not just technique (as if there wasn't enough of that ! ) outstanding yet again .
My dear God! You are getting UNBELIEVABLY good, my friend! One of the most feared songs in jazz, aptly tackled in an extremely articulate way. Phenomenal musicianship, bro! ...wow
WHOA, you just broke the bass internet! I've done time transcribing Coltrane's solo, and just... Wow!!! Other people clamoring to try this: Zero-point-zero minus 12.
I’m thrilled to see and hear you doing advanced jazz, Charles; you have all the tools and your hard work shows in everything you post! Have you played bass in jazz groups?
An incredibly difficult jazz piece to play, then you take it so much further. I’m still convinced you are the best bassist in every style as well as original compositions and arrangements. Oh, and let me not forget your editing skills. Personally I always enjoy seeing those LeFay basses.
Feels good to finally reveal my true accent to you 😊 Also let me know any challenges/requests! 👇🏻
Can you drum? Lol
Can YOU sweep pick please? (Since Davie won’t do it).
Love to see you take on some Ryan Martini. brbr Deng
I'm interested in how you would take on some jazz ballades
Harp solo
Charles Berthoud giving us another great bass line..AND AN AMERICAN ACCENT REVEAL???!..Priceless
😂
What’s up Charles you’re cool
And also free without subs requirement
Sounds mid-western
Don't Mke this channel a meme like davies
I am truly surprised that you have not been recognised as one of the world’s top 10 bassists living today. And that isn’t exaggeration. You are that damn good. Absolutely incredible talent! Bravo!!!
No one gets to say definitively, do they? We all get to pick our own top ten. For what it's worth, though, I personally recognise him as top ten. In fact, I'm going to go ahead and say he's top nine. He gets the number three spot in my top nine.
definitely, he's pretty unique
Easily top 10, and I know my bassists. 😁
I only have 3 favourite bassists: John Myung, Charles Betlough, and probably Davie503
@@HermitTheFraud It's funny... I misread "Fraud" as "Feraud", and I was like, "Ah, a Feraud fan." Then my eyes focused 😊.
In any case, Feraud is definitely in my top 10.
Everyone talks about his tapping but man his fingerstyle is scary good
You are one of the greatest bass players this earth has ever seen. Right up there with Jamerson, Jaco and Wooten. Im amazed.
I seriously agree with you on that one
Nikolozka me as well. This kid is truly incredible
@@clivity8718 kid? Are you sure about that
And Davie
@@alejandrotello885 Davie is in the Kindergarten
That one dislike is from the Bass. He’s sick of Charles always slapping and tapping his neck
He should be honored by being played by Charles
Ethan Locke kinky
was about to like, but there's 69 likes so I'll leave it this way
Guillaume Audet you a real one🙌🏽
You can say he's a pain in the neck
That American accent was pretty good. I’m curious what it sounds like when you’re not trying to sound like an excited ad read.
I can only do ridiculous American accents. I can't sound like a normal American 😂
@@CharlesBerthoud That's a good thing.
@@CharlesBerthoud That's the secret - as Americans go, ridiculous IS normal.
Those 3 notes in the beginning is enough to make anyone who dabbled in jazz shiver. Incredibly well jazzed sir, bravo.
It is always a thrill to watch your solos Charles!
I love how Charles did that crazy fingerstyle over the bridge pickup like Jaco Pastorius would have. 👌
Nice!
Also: 2:55 - Even though those Raycon sponsorships are getting old, you presented them in a novel way so hats off for that!
I think I bought a counterfeit instrument, my Bass doesn't do all these...
Nah, it's not the bass
Maybe the manufacturer cheaped out on the strings, try changing those out
@@RandomL0s3r you might be right, I can't think any other reason to be honest 😂
@@nikolozka1 try taking out your lows and add a bit more mids and treble... you, know after the new strings.. if then it doesn't work I dunno what to tell you.. Return that dang counterfeit bass! 😂
have you tried motivating, enticing your bass with compliments? they're known to be a bit low at times
Thanks guys for your encouragement, but looks like my bass got a defect or something, I tried everything but it still refuses to listen, I even showed it Charles' videos, but it still looks stubborn and sounds like a proper rebel
Davie504 made me love bass, Charles is continuing that love
Same
you inspired me to stop playing bass
I feel you
Don't stop!
@@CharlesBerthoud can't stop
@@CharlesBerthoud Believing
@@CharlesBerthoud Won't stop
Dude is there anything you can't do on Bass! Insane and virtuoso man! A true pleasure to see!
Thanks!
@@CharlesBerthoud My pleasure as always!
CharlesBerthoud probably eat soup while playing
Wow. I feel bad for anyone that doesn’t realize how good this is. No exaggeration here- probably some of the best playing I’ve ever seen. I’m a good bass player. You are phenomenal. Unbelievable! Thanks for sharing!
What's so hard about it? (Honest question)
Pierre dbss level 7 and more, pretty obvious
That sponsor ad was the best I've ever watch on UA-cam without clicking "skip ad"
I was expecting an epic jingle.
The 2 handed sections were the icing on the cake ! Hats off to ya 👍
you're american accent sounds like you are trying to sell me a bowflex
I think Tony Little helped him with his delivery 😉
Excelent!! Greetings from Chile, you are really the best bass player I ever heard
great run at Coltrane's GS! had to chuckle at the "true accent" on the Raycon ad, though noted the irony of hawking wireless earbuds whilst the infamous headphone cord gets the last laugh.....
Well done! I particularly enjoyed solo 5. I think that's what Coltrane would have played if he'd played bass. #7 was awesome too!
That American accent was incredible
This is still my favorite ad read I’ve ever heard, four years later.
What a massive talent! You really shine at jazz.
Wonderful. Glad I chanced upon your channel. I love your take on Giant Steps.
Just Wow! You know what would be cool...if you did a collaboration with the Two Set violin guys! (your American sales guy voice was hilarious! Sounded like a guy that used to advertise for the drag strip. If you had said SUNDAY! SUNDAY! SUNDAY! I would have thought you were channeling him!)
A Challenge:
Here's That Rainy Day.
I find that the real challenge there is phrasing and really making so few notes count.
I would love to see how you would approach this classic jazz ballad!
jesus christ the Coltrane solo is hard af on piano can't imagine how hard the original is on sax but the BASS version is very amazing, , all the ups from me brotha keep BASS alive !!!
1:20 bro wth
Yeah...
That's what classical training will do to you I guess
Basically playing piano
Two years later in this is still one of my favorite videos from you!
10/10. When jazz is good, there's nothing better. Especially Coltrane. Nice ad too. lol.
I know those sneak peeks in some of your videos mean something wonderful is about to happen, and the day has come. May your community appreciate your content well. Also, darn, love both your accents, man
While I bow my head to the absolute virtuosity Charles has, this kind of Jazz solo is unfortunately not a thing I particularly enjoy.
That being said, keep being yourself and keep producing these awesome quality videos!
Thanks for letting me know!
@@CharlesBerthoud I enjoy it Charles. Different strokes for different folks. Express yourself bruh!
Nice! I love Giant steps
The real UA-cam PRO of technique and epic improvisation. Absolutely blown away by your musicianship Charles
It is pure Joy to hear you play.
Man, seriously. You are the best musician i know... you are such a genius
Overall superb but I must say that transition of part #6 into #7 got me groovin! Immense respect for all your hard work, Charles!
Charles is hands down the best bassist I’ve ever heard, you can hear the hours of practice when he plays
John Coltrane's solo is insane. Great video! And that American accent at the end caught me off guard.
Wow! Phenomenal! I think he might be one of the few people who might be able to tap an improvised solo and play a bass line at the same time! That would be a mastery of counterpoint!
!!!!!!!!!!! No wonder you look pleased with yourself at the end . I''ve played Giant steps and I know how very hard it is. You're superbly musical about it too-it's not just technique (as if there wasn't enough of that ! ) outstanding yet again .
This dude is the embodiment of ling ling on bass
He doesnt need to strip to amaze the audience!
@@luisaf1836 ...
This is so impressive! I can never imagine being this good on bass!!
ABSOLUTELY MIND BLOWING.... WOE.... 84 cocky musicians got their egos broken...
That Coltrane solo O.o
Improvising on Giant Steps is a rite of passage for jazz students everywhere. I felt that ??? for 10.
When I saw the title on the thumbnail, I immediately said "Let it be Coltrane's Giant Steps!" And I was greatly pleased.
My dear God! You are getting UNBELIEVABLY good, my friend! One of the most feared songs in jazz, aptly tackled in an extremely articulate way. Phenomenal musicianship, bro! ...wow
WHOA, you just broke the bass internet! I've done time transcribing Coltrane's solo, and just... Wow!!! Other people clamoring to try this: Zero-point-zero minus 12.
SIR CHARLES,KING CHARLES THE PRO,THAT WAS JUST INCREDIBLE!!!! THE BEST EVER!!!!!!
The tap and bassline combo was seriously cool.
This deserves more views, too under appreciated
How does he play 2 different things simultaneously while I can’t even play one correctly?
practiced until he was good and kept practicing
Practice
He practices 69 hours a day.
@@mlpreiss bass gang united
He has two brains
Those god hands! When he was doing tap solo and baseline I started looking for ways he could fake it but damn he's just that good
Bird is Bebopping in the Beyond with that EPIC breakdown of Giant Steps. Thanks
I hope everyone appreciates this as much as I do
I've just noticed Davie504 can't play Jazz.
A completely stunning show of mastery.
I have to watch in slow motion just to see each finger move! So awesome!
Probably my favorite video from you Charles, lol what a madman for making giant steps even crazier than before!
I love how he does up going back to his black LA fey after every new bass he tests or buys. That thing is magical.
This bassline + melody was amazing
I can't tell you how impressed I am. This is why I'm subscribed!
i like how there is bass in the background of the bass to add layering to the bass
Came for the bass, stayed for the unexpectedly awesome sponsored segway. Much love keep tapping the bass
Just saw the title, my first thought was "for god's sake play the coltrane solo". Not disappointed!
Crazy, dude! Congratuleitions for the increadible soloing over this classic tune, that is as lovely, as hard.
I appreciate you as a human being.
You should do a lot more jazz stuff! I'm really loving it!
Fucking hell. This is why you’re my favorite bassist on the internet
That's probably the best plug I've seen any youtuber put in for their sponsor.
As impressed as I was in the bass play, I watched the sponsorship bit over and over again.
Charles w wired headphone: plays shopisticate jazzline
Charles w cordless earphone: speaks w american accent
I do remember this song played in the How to Trigger a Bass player video(the smoke on the water one), am impressed already
So, this is your warm up, nice!
As an American, I can safely say that
Yeah, you nailed it.
That's pretty much every American TV ad ever.
😂
Yep...
My favorite bassist on youtube
I was hoping you’d do Giant Steps!!! That song is a beast and so are you! This video went to 11!!!
1:20 my favorite berthoud technique
Lil' piano ostonato at 1:55! Crazy Charles!
Wow a giant step by Charles for doing this video
I've been waiting for this day since your 'HOW FAST CAN I FINGERSTYLE' video!
Thanks for doing this. Sounds great too!
Charles is so fluid, it's bonkers
Love your tone, it’s so clean!
Dude, that was insane :o thanks for your effort making it!
Waw, amazing , all notes clear, very fast , times , silence , excelent tttaps and you have charisma, no need slap, greetings from Barcelona.
I’m thrilled to see and hear you doing advanced jazz, Charles; you have all the tools and your hard work shows in everything you post! Have you played bass in jazz groups?
Hey Charles, you will get more than 10M subscribers one day. A real gold never lose its shine.
That thumbnail is a thing of beauty
Holy Tap, Berthoud-man! Amazing!
The ad voiceover was sick. Oh, the bass was good too.
WTF MAN🤯🤯 at the moment i got the First three level,I can't believe that you did Coltrane's solo on bass🤷🏻♂️
You're UNBELIEVABLE!!
This solos gave me a stroke. Great job!
this video was the top search result for "things you can do to cause the great day you then wish people"
An incredibly difficult jazz piece to play, then you take it so much further. I’m still convinced you are the best bassist in every style as well as original compositions and arrangements. Oh, and let me not forget your editing skills. Personally I always enjoy seeing those LeFay basses.
Amazing, my guy. So glad I'm subscribed
Monstrous playing as usual. Your dedication is impressive.
Cool, good to hear you play some jazz.
Perfect, as always.