I Made The Most METAL Slap Bass Solo EVER

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  • Опубліковано 24 сер 2023
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  • @CharlesBerthoud
    @CharlesBerthoud  9 місяців тому +121

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    • @tallevi8685
      @tallevi8685 9 місяців тому

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    • @kosmotto
      @kosmotto 9 місяців тому +1

      only missing a singer from this actually being on the air. This was really good, Maybe Miley Kennedy on vocals

    • @ivyisle
      @ivyisle 9 місяців тому +1

      you should do a collab with Catarinth, he's insane and you guys could definitely make something sick 😎 much love brother

    • @kenrickdavis5355
      @kenrickdavis5355 9 місяців тому +2

      I can't say how much I've missed therapy with Davie504

    • @lm-ml
      @lm-ml 9 місяців тому +1

      I feel like you’re the kind of person who would love the band Dianogah

  • @alexsamra
    @alexsamra 9 місяців тому +1180

    I need a whole album of prog metal from you Charles! This is absolutely top notch!

    • @kurtw6922
      @kurtw6922 9 місяців тому +76

      It does remind a bit of Dream Theatre doesn't it?

    • @CharlesBerthoud
      @CharlesBerthoud  9 місяців тому +340

      I have more coming!!

    • @pncampbell
      @pncampbell 9 місяців тому +13

      Like smashed

    • @MrBaverbo
      @MrBaverbo 9 місяців тому +12

      @@CharlesBerthoudI can feel the hype bursting inside of me!

    • @bookworm8415
      @bookworm8415 9 місяців тому +10

      Seriously. I listen to the doom soundtrack on repeat half the days im doing technical work. Id swap this in in a heartbeat.

  • @RC32Smiths01
    @RC32Smiths01 9 місяців тому +441

    Slap and Metal can go together so seamlessly. Love to see you showing the process of you coming up with your brilliant compositions. Cheers

    • @CharlesBerthoud
      @CharlesBerthoud  9 місяців тому +88

      There are some metal bassists who slap but I'm surprised it's not more... Metal is so rhythmic that slap seems like a natural choice and it adds a whole new level of aggression

    • @ETOL17
      @ETOL17 9 місяців тому +21

      Good example is Dig by Mudvayne

    • @RC32Smiths01
      @RC32Smiths01 9 місяців тому +5

      @@CharlesBerthoud Yeah! There really is a groovy complex at its core

    • @RC32Smiths01
      @RC32Smiths01 9 місяців тому +2

      @@ETOL17 For sure!

    • @TheElphick9
      @TheElphick9 9 місяців тому +4

      ​@@CharlesBerthoud Probably because it's so much easier to use finger technique, not everyone is as skilled as you Charles haha

  • @helioking4523
    @helioking4523 9 місяців тому +161

    I used to be a fan, but after hearing this masterpiece, I'm a goddam blast furnace!!!
    Fantastic work as always, Charles

    • @viperg2644
      @viperg2644 9 місяців тому +2

      Amazing! *Puts iron inside

    • @someguy1865
      @someguy1865 8 місяців тому +1

      This man made me a wind turbine

  • @costinnovac6092
    @costinnovac6092 9 місяців тому +68

    Hell man. That was killer. Would be a shame that this track will not end on Spotify.

    • @tsardean9192
      @tsardean9192 9 місяців тому +9

      Good news sir it is on Spotify under the name of Assimilate

    • @costinnovac6092
      @costinnovac6092 9 місяців тому +3

      @@tsardean9192 well thank you. I wouldn't know.

    • @cobrasys
      @cobrasys 8 місяців тому +4

      @@tsardean9192 Not all heroes wear capes. Thanks for this!

  • @tsardean9192
    @tsardean9192 9 місяців тому +10

    The therapy with Davie bit had me rolling, best BetterHelp plug I've seen 😆🤣🤣

  • @RealityHasAWokeBias
    @RealityHasAWokeBias 9 місяців тому +146

    Positively evil! Devilishly creative! This was absolutely sick, Charles.

  • @TheHeadown
    @TheHeadown 9 місяців тому +31

    As a hardcore metalhead, I loved this a little more than usual. 🤘

  • @UglyChe
    @UglyChe 9 місяців тому +38

    Been listening for years. You've always been amazing, but I think your recent stuff has been more soulful and moving. Every separate part of this song has great feeling. Together, they create a masterpiece. Loved it.

  • @tiller6750
    @tiller6750 9 місяців тому +106

    That was one of the best metal riff videos I've ever seen. Truly amazing, Charles!

  • @bradyung798
    @bradyung798 9 місяців тому +17

    my fave jason quote lol

  • @Thrasher_Abbatoir
    @Thrasher_Abbatoir 9 місяців тому +11

    This is something DT would write during Train of Thought era. Outstanding composition and arrangement❤️

    • @floreaciprian9742
      @floreaciprian9742 9 місяців тому

      For sure.. very similar in sound to oldschool Dream Theater

  • @sixthseparatist
    @sixthseparatist 9 місяців тому +24

    Dude... That was sick as hell, that main riff was killer. I listened to this 2 times before I could post cause I had to hear the song again hahah.
    Honestly I could listen to, and buy a whole album of this.
    I'm a huge fan of progressive metal/death metal, and I think a bass forword/focused project from you would be so cool. Also the songs wouldn't have to be so short cause it wouldn't be a UA-cam video. 😂 Cheers! 🇨🇦

  • @Eizenz
    @Eizenz 9 місяців тому +80

    CHARLES. That was a spicy tip on matching the kick with accents from the bass line. Thank you for that. Your fade to black 5 string is beautiful.

    • @CharlesBerthoud
      @CharlesBerthoud  9 місяців тому +29

      Yeah that's a great place to start and works vice versa too. If you're stuck writing a bass line to go with a drum groove, start by playing notes with the kick, then add / subtract from there!

  • @therealmorganofficial
    @therealmorganofficial 9 місяців тому +24

    Casually having Davie504 in your video, gigachad.

  • @nikolaszervoudakis5893
    @nikolaszervoudakis5893 9 місяців тому +22

    This was absolutely killer, filthy tone while being very tastefully arranged. Need the album, bro ❤️ 🤘🏻

  • @localsymbiosis
    @localsymbiosis 9 місяців тому +12

    I would love to have a full album of this please. I will buy it now.

  • @user-jq3id5oh8f
    @user-jq3id5oh8f 9 місяців тому +26

    I love how Phrygian scale sounds great both in riffs (make them sound omnios) and in solos (add an addictive eastern taste).
    Moreover, it's great to see the process of making this piece
    You are true gigachad of bass

    • @DragonGrafx-16
      @DragonGrafx-16 9 місяців тому +1

      I record a lot of psytrancey stuff and use Phrygian scale a lot. It doesn't sound evil to me but mysterious and ancient. Oh and metal guitar fits really well in this genre.

  • @6ic6ic6ic
    @6ic6ic6ic 9 місяців тому +16

    Have you ever heard Dominic "forest" Lapointe? He's a metal bassist with a band First Fragment formerly of Beyond Creation. I think you'd get a kick out of hearing his fretless bass technique if you haven't. Cheers Charles, this was cool af.

    • @WitchKing99
      @WitchKing99 9 місяців тому +5

      The bass work of Dominic "forest" Lapointe is insane! I would love to see Charles make a song based on Dominic's style!

    • @GazerPlur420
      @GazerPlur420 9 місяців тому +3

      That man is otherworldly. Fucking love Forest

  • @kaedeschulz5422
    @kaedeschulz5422 9 місяців тому +9

    You gotta make a full album with this style and perhaps with lyrics too. Seriously love this!

  • @victornava7830
    @victornava7830 9 місяців тому +7

    This is a masterpiece, we need a full album 💿 Charles, greetings from Mexico 🇲🇽

  • @hellohowareyou-fw4mn
    @hellohowareyou-fw4mn 9 місяців тому +54

    I'm loving these new style of videos! Keep making content. You are an inspiration to me and so many other bassists around the world!

  • @blueberrypanquakes
    @blueberrypanquakes 9 місяців тому +2

    Really enjoy having more of an exploration of your process and the way you think through your compositions. And it builds more anticipation leading up to hearing the full song. Great video!

  • @DeriumEnvy
    @DeriumEnvy 9 місяців тому +5

    This new format is great, makes me appreciate your music even more than before.

  • @MonocleMC
    @MonocleMC 9 місяців тому +9

    I love that you're showing us more behind the scenes, it's interesting to know how you actually go about composing these epic pieces!

  • @galgrunfeld9954
    @galgrunfeld9954 9 місяців тому +19

    I know you just launched a new channel, but I'd love to see more behind-the-scenes of how you write original music and make arrangements and covers since I really like your style!

  • @Paddyspalace
    @Paddyspalace 9 місяців тому +1

    This was amazing! Really upped your metal understanding and production in comparison to your older metal pieces (which were musically amazing as well of course)
    Amazing composition, i love you :)

  • @blakebass1
    @blakebass1 9 місяців тому +10

    Thank you Sir Charles, for your tremendous artistry and for helping the evolution of the bass reach new levels of excellence. Incredible!

  • @bacongl
    @bacongl 9 місяців тому +8

    That Schecter sounds amazing. Fishman on bass is something I rarely see. I am a Bartolini man myself but dang, I need to try those fluence. Also love the piccolo bass XD

  • @Blackout_Films
    @Blackout_Films 9 місяців тому +15

    This is something I would add to my playlist, show my family, and listen to on repeat, thank you for creating ANOTHER masterpiece Charles.

  • @auroraboreal3x
    @auroraboreal3x 9 місяців тому +6

    Charles, you are too good, and I just want to thank you for how good your compositions are. They are spectacular, and aspect of them is underappreciated

  • @leon_pp
    @leon_pp 9 місяців тому +8

    I'd pay for an instrumental album like this.

  • @sebr4492
    @sebr4492 9 місяців тому +3

    This new video type where you explain what goes into the creative process is so cool! Keep it up, I love it!

  • @myk7912
    @myk7912 8 місяців тому +3

    A whole album of this please.

  • @andrifardila
    @andrifardila 9 місяців тому

    The new concept of your video is just amazing 👏👏👏

  • @MrBaverbo
    @MrBaverbo 9 місяців тому +3

    Amazing as always! I always love it when you do metal stuff. It would be epic to see you cover a Meshuggah song, like Dancers to a Discordant System or They Move Below (or perhaps one of those audition videos for them!) Keep slappin’, bass brother!

  • @WitchKing99
    @WitchKing99 9 місяців тому +6

    This was an awesome video, Charles! It was great to see a quick insight in your production and how you write your music!
    This song reminded me of "Gates of Babylon" by Rainbow for some reason, which is nice because that is a great track as well! :D

  • @sambarker9762
    @sambarker9762 3 місяці тому

    First time I've listened to that, gotta say it was awesome. Need a full album of this type of thing, it'd be amazing

  • @JacobCollins123
    @JacobCollins123 9 місяців тому

    All your videos are bangers. Seriously man you’re setting the bar so high for technical and creative ability all while remaining down to earth and entertaining. Thanks for the jam!

  • @parad0x200
    @parad0x200 9 місяців тому +4

    I’ve been playing the bass for about 3 months and this just makes me even more motivated to keep learning💀

  • @bellchattin
    @bellchattin 9 місяців тому +3

    I love these vids where you talk through the development process

  • @shookmusic3277
    @shookmusic3277 9 місяців тому +10

    PLEASE PLEASE more videos like this where you educate us musicians. I know you're good at bass. I know you can make a music video and will continue to, but this shit is just awesome. seeing the PROCESS. It's even cool for non musicians too i'm assuming because of all the great edits. Keep it up!

    • @BrooksMoses
      @BrooksMoses 9 місяців тому

      Yup, very much cool for me as a non-musician. I like seeing all the pieces that go together to make the music!

  • @D3-Keys
    @D3-Keys 8 місяців тому +1

    Charles Berthoud inspired me to post my compositions on youtube and even today I watch his videos with admiration.
    So thank you very much Charles and continue your videos, it's amazing...

  • @bystander85
    @bystander85 9 місяців тому

    Incredible!! That time is killer. Absolutely love the tapping melody.

  • @matthewheaton9700
    @matthewheaton9700 9 місяців тому +3

    There simply aren't words to describe your talent!

  • @fortunateson101
    @fortunateson101 9 місяців тому +4

    These videos breaking down how you put the songs together are a great insight into your creative mind! Love them. Thanks for sharing mate!

  • @bassboi5052
    @bassboi5052 9 місяців тому

    im very excited by the new direction of the channel. i love these like half tutorial half entertaining videos

  • @lylegavin23
    @lylegavin23 7 місяців тому +1

    ABSOLUTELY AMAZING AND UNBELIEVABLE BROTHER !!!! YOUR TIMING IS IMPECCABLE AND YOUR TECHNIQUES ARE SO WELL EXECUTED !! YOU ARE TRULY AN ELITE PLAYER IN THE WORLD OF BASS GUITAR MY FRIEND !!!!

  • @lowrider670
    @lowrider670 9 місяців тому +5

    Have a contest to see who can do the best vocals or screams over this.

  • @Asquaredphoto
    @Asquaredphoto 9 місяців тому +3

    This song really reminded me of the Newstead pieces in Metallica with how bass forward it was.
    In all seriousness, that was phenomenal and I'd love to hear a full album of that.

  • @srsbassman
    @srsbassman 9 місяців тому

    I've been following you regularly for about a year or so now Charles, and I just gotta say as amazing as you are on the bass, I think your overall musicianship and song writing is just as good, of not even better. I've been checking out your tunes on Spotify, and it really is some of the best bass feature instrumental stuff there is, as far as your arrangements and melodies and whatnot. In those aspects I'd seriously put your stuff right up there with the solo stuff from Victor Wooten, Stu Hamm, or any of the other big names who do this kind of stuff. And on a side note, your videos have made chuckle more than once too, so overall keep doing what you're doing!

  • @Lucas.Blevins
    @Lucas.Blevins 9 місяців тому

    This was great! I loved being able to see how you put it together but in a fun comedic way

  • @Typical.Anomaly
    @Typical.Anomaly 9 місяців тому +5

    Therapy with Davie 🤣🤣🤣

  • @deathcon27
    @deathcon27 9 місяців тому +39

    After hearing this composition I'm adamant that you should do some Dream Theater covers at some point. I truly enjoy the creativity you apply when creating not just originals but also how you make covers your own. Keep up the amazing work

    • @Bass-Sama87
      @Bass-Sama87 9 місяців тому +3

      He played the rag time solo from Dance of Eternity on bass.

    • @StefanoBorini
      @StefanoBorini 9 місяців тому +2

      It's more of a Symphony X style.

    • @bauul.
      @bauul. 9 місяців тому +1

      I was just thinking this had strong Dream Theater energy!

  • @michaelngiam6270
    @michaelngiam6270 9 місяців тому

    Thanks for explaining your thought process at the beginning!

  • @megaramses
    @megaramses 9 місяців тому

    This creation is sublime without a doubt, as many say and I agree. An album with this song and all the ones you add would be epic. The audience is already full waiting!! Force!!

  • @galgrunfeld9954
    @galgrunfeld9954 9 місяців тому +3

    Can you do a neo-classical metal piece, combining your beautiful metal bass playing and composition skills with your already awesome classical bass play?

  • @pncampbell
    @pncampbell 9 місяців тому +3

    The world needs a metal band with you on bass

    • @Bacopa68
      @Bacopa68 9 місяців тому

      A Jewish metal band with that choice of Phrygian Dominant.

  • @tracepratt1969
    @tracepratt1969 8 місяців тому +1

    that moment when you realize you have asked a musician for a playthrough, and yet the did it a month ago..........
    Charles this one is BY FAR my favorite thing you have composed! it SOOO HEAVY!!!!!
    no homo but it makes me eggs tingle

  • @BodaciousH
    @BodaciousH 9 місяців тому

    I love how you listen to your audience. I saw lots of comments saying how good the Schecter 5-string sounded a few videos back, and now it’s in every single one! Just shows what a great guy you are Charles

  • @DanielSantos-mg8pe
    @DanielSantos-mg8pe 9 місяців тому +6

    Dude, there is simply no stile of music that Charles can't do!👏 It's just so inspiring!🤩

  • @n1zw
    @n1zw 9 місяців тому

    I have a lot of awesome Bass players including you Charles, Henrick I hope spelled right, Davie 504, and many others including the biggest names in the music industry. You all make look so easy. I grew up in music starting playing drums throughout my school years, and my mom bought my very first guitar one Christmas which made her much happier without all the banging. All throughout my military service I was both here and there but I never really got a single instrument to lock on I always had something that would keep me into music so I brought my MIDI keyboard and went on get back into music when I was disabled. I don't have instruments at all but Bass is my new thing and watch so many bass players now it's crazy. Thank you, Charles, for sharing your hard work with us all. Cheers.

  • @sonicclang
    @sonicclang 9 місяців тому +1

    Yes! Charles, yes. This is the kind of content I want to see from you. Longer format (but not too long), and original stuff that won't get copyright struck. This was EPIC!

  • @vamptombs
    @vamptombs 9 місяців тому +5

    Maan this is some progressive metal evil crazy tune, i feel the mash between porcupine tree and steven wilson single project 😮😮😮 your talent is really amazing and how flexible you are in writing music. Always so fun to watch you bro

  • @InUnforgiven
    @InUnforgiven 9 місяців тому +3

    Prince of Persia : Sands of bass

  • @kadirbasri
    @kadirbasri 9 місяців тому

    I can totally this in the shred collab this year. Cant wait

  • @BadLuckFPV
    @BadLuckFPV 9 місяців тому

    Love this format

  • @chesspunk489
    @chesspunk489 9 місяців тому +5

    Charles is a master of music. I like how he doesn't waste my time trying to do funny memes. It's all about that bass with this guy.

  • @joaopedrotobaldininobile4944
    @joaopedrotobaldininobile4944 9 місяців тому +2

    This slaps hard

  • @hoothoot3651
    @hoothoot3651 9 місяців тому

    I really like the format where you sorta take us through the writing process, was super cool to see!

  • @mcorte01
    @mcorte01 9 місяців тому

    You are a beast on that bass man!…hard work done joyfully- persevering paid off!!

  • @gart3
    @gart3 9 місяців тому +3

    That Davie session was epic

  • @nickapostolopoulos7061
    @nickapostolopoulos7061 9 місяців тому

    Absolutely brilliant. You are a great musician & thank you for the great videos 🤘🤘

  • @tob70ias
    @tob70ias 2 місяці тому

    2:28 Can’t help hearing a bit of ABBA, voulez-vous hear and there. But still brilliant and a pure joy to listen to.

  • @xSakuraStrawberryx
    @xSakuraStrawberryx 9 місяців тому +1

    Your work is so cool!!! Amazing music.

  • @Jus10Giraffney
    @Jus10Giraffney 9 місяців тому

    Thank you so much for showing your process. Your talent is next level

  • @user-kg4st3xu3z
    @user-kg4st3xu3z 9 місяців тому

    It reminds me "conquering distopia". And I like it a lot . Thanks for this job!

  • @stefanobutelli3588
    @stefanobutelli3588 9 місяців тому

    Great editing through the composition, and for the playing… you are a master sir.

  • @OffbeatDooter
    @OffbeatDooter 9 місяців тому

    The melody in the intro is awesome! Everything is awesome, but the melody really stands out for me and they way you build up on it!

  • @kanenomoja
    @kanenomoja 9 місяців тому

    Just awesome, as always!!

  • @antonn88
    @antonn88 9 місяців тому

    Great stuff Charles!! You’re amazing

  • @hermysstory8333
    @hermysstory8333 9 місяців тому

    @CharlesBerthoud, your music lifts me up. Thanks for your choice of sponsor. Days are dark.

  • @galvezempower
    @galvezempower 8 місяців тому

    That was amazing. Really good!

  • @johnpatitucci7919
    @johnpatitucci7919 9 місяців тому

    Excellent! You’re so inspiring!

  • @SuperLuckyCat7
    @SuperLuckyCat7 9 місяців тому

    Way Cool ❤ Eagerly awaiting the Album 😅👍

  • @eofperaz
    @eofperaz 9 місяців тому

    This was amazing. Thx for inspiration.

  • @juanjosejaume7115
    @juanjosejaume7115 9 місяців тому

    Amazing work as always Charles, the main riff reminded me a little of "poetry for the poisoned" by kamelot.

  • @_h1ghl4nd3r
    @_h1ghl4nd3r 9 місяців тому

    Sounds awesome. Great job

  • @beaugdspd-bass2540
    @beaugdspd-bass2540 9 місяців тому

    That's my favorite so far!!! Awesome!

  • @robertwellsrawbass1249
    @robertwellsrawbass1249 9 місяців тому

    Seriously tho your bass lines..always give me chills..ty ❤

  • @TancWiht
    @TancWiht 9 місяців тому

    Great as always!

  • @xXxDSMer
    @xXxDSMer 9 місяців тому

    Pretty neat being shown the how the music comes together

  • @aristellaikuden1375
    @aristellaikuden1375 4 місяці тому

    I could listen to this all day. This is gonna be my next zombie slaying track when I get back down in 7 days to die. That ending with David doing therapy had me laughing my ass off at work 😂

  • @fxorr1599
    @fxorr1599 7 місяців тому

    You are so good ! Thx

  • @djenk12345
    @djenk12345 9 місяців тому

    My favorite Scale and nice play as always :)

  • @MarkRose1337
    @MarkRose1337 9 місяців тому

    4:00 Gotta have that Charles Berthoud signature two tap!

  • @saraswati_6171
    @saraswati_6171 9 місяців тому +1

    God damn. I had alot of bass heroes when I was younger, but over the last few years I’ve realized you are the best. UA-cam videos are probably the money maker but you need to do side projects to get into the zeitgeist of popular music so you can be remembered by everyone, not just the musicians.

  • @Kaboomnz
    @Kaboomnz 6 місяців тому

    I've been a guitarist for decades and this video made me switch to bass. You're an amazing bassist Charles.

  • @Zakariahdeadinside
    @Zakariahdeadinside 9 місяців тому

    I want that bass next to the schecter in the background the all wood grain one it so pretty

  • @andywhite5284
    @andywhite5284 9 місяців тому +2

    Full metal album please! Any vocalist would be stoked to feature on your songs.