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Bassists in this video (in order of appearance):
Marcus Miller
Victor Wooten
Flea
Wojtek Pilichowski
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Which was your favourite solo? 👇🏻
The fifth one 😉👍🌷
The ones where they played bass
Your like, let's see if I can play it, but u end up not playing but destroying the solo 😂😂
I love Classical Thump, it is such a beautiful piece. I can only play one or two minutes of it, because it is so difficult... But "Tapical Thump" is even better than Classical Thump!
Teen Town was amazing 👏
Charles has the unique ability to polish everything he plays.
Everything he plays sounds so clean and precise, almost like a bass robot. But not in a bad way! It's still got a character that I would recognize as his somehow
Not sure if that's just a coincidence, or intended punch-line as Wojtek is from Poland, he's polish 😅
Agree. For Wojtek though, I think Charles wasn't wacking his bass enough to fully achieve the dynamics and power of the solo
@@sgt_chouquette2414 That, and he didn't bend the neck even once. Those neck bends add a lot to it
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When Charles says "Let's see if I can pull this off" he's really saying: "Watch me effortlessly play this solo and put my own spin on it"
Haha exactly that.
Haha 💯
Talent like this can only be because of rigorous exercice.
I think I can safely say that I've seen most of the top bass players in the world. But with Charles B, he can mimic the top bass player Styles and add his own spin to it. So in my opinion, I would have to say that he is the best bass player in the world!
He is a master of bass surely and I like his playing more than Davie's. But like everyone else I believe the good composer-bass player is always a better one than the rest, KZheadrs or not. (For me)
Wojtek Pilichowski is one of the best bass players in the world. I love his style and musicality. Thanks for showing off his performance. Greetings from Poland.
R u from Łazy maybe?
@@elenleniwaniedziela5332 no. From Kielce :)
Kiedyś zasnąłem na jego koncercie na woodstock
@@omeleq me too
Widziałem koncert w Szczecinie. Ogień
Things don't just happen by accident. What we see on display here is, years of practice, dedication to your chosen art form and never giving up - plus raw natural talent.
I think you may just be the most technically proficient bassist living right now, Charles. Can literally cop _anything_ out there, and still outplay it. Your hard work, and natural proclivities have served you well, young master.
Marcus Miller just told you you're the best xD
@@hatemkarboul4399 Теперь понятно ради чего Чарльз столько трудился))
We may be witnessing the next bass virtuoso of our time.
check out Nate Navarro
@@jacurururur8848 he too is incredible.
When charles makes a video called "can i play..." All he really means is "I got really bored so i learned these songs enjoy"
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Your version of Wojtek Pilichowski solo is insane!!!!! Sound and precision of playing is perfect!
To dig out Pilichowskis solo might be one miracle but to cover this in such a proficient way is another one. You are nothing short of amazing mate. Best regards from Poland! Been following you for some time now and as a fellow amateur guitarist I am just stunned by your progress. God level.
honestly, you are by a distance one of the best bass players i have ever ever ever seen. absolutely bewildered by every single video you put out. legitimately generational talent mate, keep it up!
completely OK with you!!
Couldn't agree more. Charles is awesome!!
I was just sitting here thinking the same thing and wondering if I’m wrong.
Yes!! Charles is one of a kind. I’m very proud with Charles growth here on youtube. But he definitely deserves more audience.
Ok not to start any kind of a conflict with you, you say Charles is "one of the best" you've ever seen. Give us a single name of a better bass player that you've seen....because I'll say it, Charles is the best bass player I've ever seen.
I come from Poland, and Wojtek is one of the reasons why I'm proud of it 🤗🇵🇱
Yo no soy de polonia y me da igual, un abrazo hombre 👍
As a total novice in the arena of slap bass....YOU, my friend,... are Stellar! Not only to imitate but to originate!! There is something earthy and organic about the bass guitar....and I admire anyone who has the control of the language of music.....you are Special!! Love your channel.....KUDOS!
Best bass content on the web IMO. Been playing for over 20 years, finding your page has brought me back into trying to learn new techniques and sharpen already existing ones. Been keenly watching what you do trying to steal some pointers so I hope the videos never stop!
Charles, you are an inspiration. I have been playing bass 40 years. You took the several of toughest and most iconic bass solos, from some of the best bassists in the world, and played improved and better sounding versions of them all, in a beautifully understated way, as if it was nothing. Well played sir.
yeah damn
Wojtek's original sounded better than Charles
@@artennsa6899"better than all" was a stretch. Being able to sound above average for a copy was enough credit due. It's what a lot of us bass players are striving for more or less already, unless you're creating new music... 🎶🎸🎵
"Let's see if I can play it" like we don't already know that he can. At this point I'd be amazed if there's a bassline that stumps Charles!
you’ll be amazed when you watch this video then
I mean, he can play, but you can see on the last one for example, it doesn't sound as clean as the original as he's getting close to his limit. So there's still a bit of challenge when we takes on these. Anyway. His powers continue to grow stronger! So awesome!
@@RJMoreno i mean, he's still learning at a pretty fast rate
He’s the ultimate emulator. Hopefully he can create something original and iconic that will outlast us all.
I know everyone on the planet feels obligated to say that Wooten is the best bass guitarist alive but this guy is Hands Down The Best I Have EVER SEEN!!! Keep on jammin man!!!
I totally agree!!!💜💜💜💜✨✨✨✨🙏
Stanley Clarke is the best.
I love how you say “Let’s see if I can play it” then you proceed to crush it and blow our minds.
Crowd funding to buy Charles a camera with a faster shutter speed.
Honestly....
Wat daz it mean?
@@Mongooolmaagtal it means to crowd found to make Charles buy that camera he mentioned
@@danielschwegler5220 I know ,what is the shutter speed🥴🥴
@@Mongooolmaagtal so the camera can capture the true speed of Charles playing. He's too quick haha
Some people say they watch Davie for humourous purposes and Charles for the music, now I watch Charles for both of them.
No need to fight, I still watch both
I still watch the holy musicians - Two Set, Herman & Davie. Charles is still next-level.
Honestly, I don't watch much davie anymore.
I can’t stand David504 I don’t think he’s funny at all, he’s talented but cringe as
even better, now I watch only Charles
I'm a guitarist but I never get tired of watching and listening to your funky base awesomeness! I'll be back for more, and more...
Brother, you're amazing! Kudos!
The Wojtek one is the craziest solo I’ve ever seen. There are very few KZhead videos of people trying to replicate it
It was designed never to be replicated and then ...
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@@faouzi1896 precisely! :-) Seen him live in Royal Albert Hall. Life changing experience.
@@faouzi1896 Thanks for sharing 👍🏻
It is even one of the worst, coz it sounds rly bad (i'm talking about the "impossible" part). Hard doesnt mean good. Charles basslines always sound terrific instead.
It’s not that you are able to play these, it’s how you play them. So clean, no fret noises, perfect timing, clear and punchy sound and you can hear every single note. Amazing.
You are a fabulous Bassist no doubt . Thank you for posting.
Actually, your tone is my favorite bass tone in the entire world! It's deep, clean and elegant, I can hear every single details and won't feel tired.
People who haven't tried a bass or guitar might not realize how much skill these guys have
I don't play either and I can see how hard it is. The effort, dexterity, speed is obvious. Not to mention if you've listened to music all your life you can hear the difference between this and your average bass. You don't have to play to recognise sloppy Vs precise or funky playing. Music is mostly consumed by non musicians don't forget. I might not be able to replicate it, but I'm sure as hell feeling it.
Charles is undoubtedly one of the best bass players in the world. Just love this guy.
Hey titanium alloy, what you riding?
Seriously impressive, thanks for sharing bro
Your bass playing and skill just blows me away!!! As a relatively new bass player I feel as though I'm standing at the base of a huge mountain and looking up to the top where you are standing!!!! You are AWESOME!!!!!!!
Wojtek is a bass God and hugely underrated
No kidding, I just discovered him a few months back and I really like looking for bass players that are out of the box types, search engines must really compartmentalize search results.
Because he is from Poland guys, not many ppl from eastern europe from early 80 are famous ;)
@@leepek3575 I am too, as well from 80's and I can say, being a Pole from 80's makes you 100 times less likely to be famous. The ones that are famous had to go trough much longer and difficult process than people from the west, simply coz there was less or even total zero money pumped in their fame. So you have had to become a "bass-God", before somebody really paid attention to you. Then, if your band sings in Polish and you stick with them, you may still be born much later, God-of-whatever, but you will get no recognition worldwide, ever.
@@over9k874 Ścierański, Pilichowski, Tkaczyk, Jurecki, Skawiński, Raduli, Borysewicz.... so many GOD/GOAT guys with the skill like the G3 Musicians, but in Poland... being a virtuoso doesn't sell
@@leepek3575 very true, but one want to be a virtuoso, another one aim to sell. Yet another one thinks to entertain live. Doing something really good, may be actually priceless, you won't be able to progress same way as when focusing on stuff that sells out.
Wojteks solo is still the best, grooviest bass solo i've ever heard
He s copycat of Mark king LEVEL 42!
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Great videos , fantastic bass playing ,nice trills in your style .That last one ,the guy was unbelievable,bending the bass strings in the middle ,and ridiculously hard to emulate ,videos like this are what make you tube ! Good job .
Outstanding job Charles 👍👍👍
Wow. This guy plays the cleanest, most consistent, perfectly muted and timed (open to close) bass notes I've EVER heard, on all playing styles, at ANY speed, which is INSANE!! Bravo Sir, Bravo.
"Tapical thump". That was the dirtiest, most filthy thing I've ever seen man!
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@@faouzi1896 now I know what 5 minutes of goosebumps feels like
@@brokenarmed Yes my friend! moreover, he sings and plays at the same time. Charles can t play it
@@faouzi1896 that's insane!! I think ol Beartooth can manage it though.
@@brokenarmed no davie 504 and michaels , only plays mrpink. but refuse the intro. Too much technique True slap! ;)
Literally think Charles is the best bass player living right now honestly and I play bass everyday. He is just so clean and technical it seems impossible to get to this level without playing in your sleep 😂
Yeah, think it’s his precision and clarity while still playing incredible lines at speed! (Goes away to give away my basses… 😥)
I'm so happy to be getting educated about all these really great artists I didn't know about through your channel. I knew Victor Wooten and Jacko, but that's about it. Thanks for sharing!
Even though you didnt play Wojtek's solo exactly the same, you still did add your own style to it, which is cool.
it was certainly a valiant effort
Maybe my taste in bass isn’t mature enough yet but that wojtek pilichowski bass solo is definitely my absolute favorite bass solo ever. Honestly nothing I’ve ever heard even compares.
The fact that Marcus slapped teen town is insane. I can only play teen town regularly, I can’t even imagine slapping it. But it’s also quite complex to get Jaco’s clear and crisp sound, while moving your hand and shaping a lot.
OF COURSE YOU CAN!!! You're the best of the best!.... Hands down!!!
Wojtek is a bass beast can’t believe I’ve never heard of him fantastic video as always Charles!🙌
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Wojtek Pilichowski is the best Polish bassist. He has been playing for many years and published books for bass players many years ago.
Check my patented fretboard invention. I include a part in my new vid where I show all the parts where Wojtek pulls the G string over FretCrowns to add extra note to pulloffs. It’s an interesting style he pioneered
@@ajgor64 he is best in his own category. but if you talk about the Best polish bassist please do not forget about Krzysztof Scieranski. they are both the Best, not only in Poland. they are as good as wooten and Miller, bona and so because theg have their style, own voice. like Miles.
@@allifonso Yes!!! You are absolotelly right!! Krzysztof Scierański is also master of the bass guitar. He is part of the Pantheon of bass guitar Gods, too!!!
Tapical Thump was insane, dude... seriously impressive stuff
Totally insane!!!! Funking amazing!!!
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You never fail to deliver, and always put a smile on my face! Outstanding!!!
Na koniec WOJTEK PILICHOWSKI Najlepszy polski basista - mistrz „kciuka w górę” ♥️🔥🤘
dał rade ziomeczek! wooten czy flea to wysoka poprzeczka, ale żeby próbować zrobić to co Pilichowski to trzeba być bezeczlnym, albo mieć umiejętności :D
najlepszy w napierniczaniu. ale ogólnie, za całokształt to jest wielu najlepszych polskich. muzycznie wolę Scieranskiego.
The Polish guy was amazing!!!!
I totally agree
The grip on Wojteks left hand is incredible. Fingers of steel.
Always love Victor Wooten's musicality, and Charles, your version was astounding and added to Victor's greatest, which I did not think was possible. Thanks!
You’re a madman, and I mean that with all possible respect. What. A. Beast. To me, no one can really touch Marcus Miller because of his feel - but you have gone and shown that you have that feel as well. Keep it up, and I will enjoy watching you just take off. Cheers, man.
Dude, you're probably one of the best bassplayers of this era. Absolutely love how you actually manage to play everything you come across. No matter the effort, you're just doing it anyway. Truly amazing, can't help but admiring your amazing talent. Keep the good work up!
Incredible talent. So impressive to make these chop busters look easy.
Great video! God bless all of the great bass players and musicians that give us smiles from watching their talent.
I am kind of proud that Polish surname is known in a bass comunity
Nie jeden już próbował podchodzić do tego sola Wojtka :)
Isn't wojtek the name of that epic bear guzzling ammo-loading bear who fought the nazis in wwii?
@@jedinxf7 Yest. That bear 's name was Wojtek, too :) But here is the best polish bass player (IMHO)- Wojtek Pilichowski.
“We’re not worthy! We’re not worthy!” I can’t even begin to tell you how inspiring YOUR videos are.
One friend of mine says: looking at how outstanding musicians play, I begin to hate them: they bring me the awareness of my insignificance
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It's always been my dream to play a bass!!! This was fun to watch. How lucky you are to have such a gift. 💜
When people say that playing is a gift, they dismiss the thousands of hours of study and practice required to achieve the higher levels. . I don't believe in "gifts".
OMG! Just saw this video, and it is so cool! All the artists' styles are so recognizable, and Charles' renditions were monumental, and oh so clean. Plus all that tapping. OMG.
And of course Wojtek was slammin'! And all the others, too. So fun to hear.
Wojtek Pilichowski is a Polish bass god.
Nail polish bass is the best bass ever to be a god of. Seriously though, he is phenomenal!!!
@@u.v.s.5583 remco s lab is Really amazing !! Probably the best creator .
I love Pi!
Dlaczego ja wiedziałem że będzie taki komentarz. I to nawet szukać długo nie musiałem xDD
@@jezus7852 ja też xD
Yes man! The vid of Marcus on Teen Town is one of my favorites
Some seriously precise and tight slapping!
@@CharlesBerthoud it’s probably my favorite version of the song (no offense to weather reports of course) beside what Marcus and Victor Wooten do together at the end of the tune Miller Time from Vic’s Live in America album kzhead.info/sun/f5ZyXbONbHxjiXA/bejne.html
A testament to the deep skill all these guys have is that I can absolutely hit every note in these with practice, but I'm so in my head about it that I'll be rushing the tempo or dragging the whole way
My ability to do something does not mean I can do it like any of these guys, and certainly not like Charles!
Victor Wooten goes twice as hard in his live shows and makes it look effortless. It is breathtaking. Great cover!
Marcus Miller’s Fender bass tone has to be my favorite ever. It’s somehow very deep and light at the same time, punchy and articulated. Such a great sound.
Hey man ! What do you think ? :D kzhead.info/tools/3n2HCcRRApFrEzOkyJ30bg.html
Your precision and clean execution is just mind blowing to me. I can’t but to just admire and enjoy it.
Hey ! Made a positive funky bass video solo what u think ? Peace bro @
Charles you’re an amazing bass player. Never let pride overcome your simplicity. The sky is your limit but always keep your feet on the ground. Again, you play with excellence and comment your videos with simplicity. May God bless you and I wish you to grow even more in your beautiful talent.
Funkin sick. Killing it.
Wojtek's solo was a be(a)st one, not just the technique but the feel and energy, omg, incredible. Victor W., Marcus M. created amazing hard solos and others too, but his was just another level.
The best part of Charles renditions of everyone else's solo is you get to hear a super clean version with good mastering. Dude is a robot!
They all had unique funk with your amazing twist! I say we all won! Thank you so much for sharing!
Wow, this amazing!
Perfect time to wake up! Posted one minute after my eyes opened. Good morning, Charles and fellow fans!
Shake it, dont pull it.
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Man if we make a "Gods of Bass" list, Charles would certainly be in there.
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you are a great musician congratulations and thank you so much for giving us such a wonderful details that wonderfully analyzed.
In life few people become masters of anything. But I am so amazed at your virtuosity. Well done. You are an awesome bas player.
I like how you switched to the Musicman bass for the Flea solo 😂
Wojtek is a genuine gem. Among other true gems
Thank you. You have enlarged my world and deepened my appreciation of it. Be richly blessed for it.
FANTASTIC ! Astonishing .
Mad respect men, I have seen this "impossible slap solo" clips for years and I've never seen anyone dare to play them, I thought they were just impossible, and its just really satifying to see you play them all with such great quality...thank you so much. Big fan
Methamphetamines may contribute to Flea's unique ability to play extreme bass for 5 minutes straight.
Great video as always, I remember seeing Stanley Clarke live over 40 years ago.... that blew my mind along with Darryl Jones on the Blue Turtle tour.... all the solos were amazing...
i have no words... i've recently discovered ur channel and i cant stop watching ur vids....
Pilichowski used to say "10 years by 10 hours everyday and you will be a good bassist"
Come on. Eight years, eight hours a day should be more than enough. ;)
Wojtek's solo is just killer! You did a great job as well, however, as I see it, it would be even better if you put more heart and emotions into it!
I can't imagine he spent more than a few hours trying to get this down to make a video. Guaranteed he could improve it with more time.
You accolade your guitar heroes,but you leave them all standing,give us more of your guitar work and put a band together,FANTASTIC!
Extremely cool !!!! Nice flavor you added ... Really enjoy watching you playing !
Again you've reached another level. Absolutely incredible, keep up the fantastic work. I seriously enjoy your videos so much.
I was just saying to my butler: "Artichoke, my flabber has never been so gassted..! The whole video was amazing."
Love jaco, marcus miller and weather report but never heard his version before thanks. Love how you say youll do it with absolutely no arrogance.
Flea and Les Claypool from Primus were definitely the main two guys that made me want to learn slap, it’s just so much fun to play and it’s funky as hell
Made me a better Guitarist too!
The level of musicianship in the end times are off the chain. I can't believe what I am witnessing these days.
End times... yes yes true true
Yes with our combined efforts in tonal ritual summoning, we can be lucky enough to witness Lord Cthulu consume all, order and chaos
Bro you are cold. I don't give to many people compliments. You are effortless simulating all those bass line. You don't hit not a bad note. Perfection. You actually perfecting the original versions.
OMG ❤😂 those solos were awesome!
What amazes me the most, is the hours and hours of hard work you put in, to be this good.
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good trick, but we all know that that is obviously not flea as he is fully clothed and has a shirt on
Honestly. I think Charles plays all those cleaner than the masters themselves. You're untouchable!! Would love to see you play in a band though.
I love Charles but keep in mind those videos have way worse recording quality plus older and Charles likely has top notch recording quality
You are such a great Bassplayer and musician!!! 🤘
you are a crazy, amazing bassist. thank you for sharing your talent
Louis "Thunder Thumb" Johnson Lesson - That're some hard chops, but surely u can levivate that to its next level ! Keep up the amazing work Charles, u're n inspiring virtuoso !
One of the best videos yet man. Congrats on thr Wooten shout out. He has been my idol since I was a kid.
You are amazing! Really enjoy your vids...great music and great performances!
Absolutely inhuman!! What a joy to see the talent and hard work of you and your followers.