When METALLICA give you 2 minutes to audition

IG: @charles_berthoud

Original Song: The Unforgiven by Metallica

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[Robyamdam]

This man is playing lead, rhythm, bass and vocals all on one instrument. Unbelievable

[Matthew_Klepadlo]

Possibly the most beautiful, emotional and personal songs Metallica has made, and such a beautiful, emotional and personal performance from Charles! How could I not fall in love with bass playing?

[douglasmarx]

The Bass isn't an extension of Charles' body, it's an extension of his soul.

[BassByTheBay]

I don't normally like a thin tone, but it worked great for this, Charles. The whole piece sounded awesome! And I love when you use a looper -- more videos like that, please.
Thanks for calling out those low-life spammers/scammers as well. Everyone should use the YT report link to report them anytime you see them.

[tysjt]

Playing chords on a 6 string fretless bass without it sounding like an enormous toad farting, sneezing and exploding all at once is extremely hard. Great version.

[felipeortega]

Charles, soon I will start my first bass lesson, I must thank you, you and Davie inspire me to encourage me . I am sure that is it what I want. Soon I will buy my first bass too . Thanks for all

[danielwessel]

I appreciate that Charles does not settle for shredding but takes the time and effort in this cover to create a thoughtful composition that with all it's pieces assembled is haunting and definitely worth repeating.

[blackdragoncustomdice]

I would buy an album of you playing the full version of songs on fretless. It's gorgeous

[sandyt]

I just found Charles’s work, and I am floored! And more than 70 years of listening to music I’ve never heard anything finer. What an amazing artist this guy is.

[daveduncanson]

Another masterclass in bass. Thanks Charles.

[loremyster]

Not gonna lie dude, saw your channel a couple of years ago and your the reason I'm a bass player now, I also started my own band a while back, wouldn't be here today without you

[RCSmiths]

Metallica has such a great history with Bass. Never a dull bassist in the band's history. Cheers as always

[ralphsparda]

As a bassist, the good thing about watching your videos is realize how we can always improve our skills and be a way better musician each day. Very creative. Congrats mate!

[mightyOmouse]

Chords on fretless is next level of masterclass. Amazing!

[Brutal-Bear-]

Hell yeah, didn’t know I needed this but, I do. Bring it Charles!

[vashusan]

Could seriously listen to an entire album of this.

[CoolPapaJMagik]

These fretless bass videos are always my favorite. I have one in particular I’ve listened to to the point I can sing along with the solo in it’s entirety! I think it’s called “this fretless bass sounds INSANE” or something close. God bless ya mate, really enjoy your channel

[vukb]

It's so interesting that a combination of sounds we perceive as beautiful can cause such a rash of emotions. Such a good musician playing such a good song.

[lowrider]

Lately I've had enough of people playing Metallica but this is a breath of fresh air nice job well done

[incognito]

You are such an inspiration Charles. Been watching you for a couple of years now and I have to say that your musical ability always amazes me. Thank you so much!