Bohemian Rhapsody on FRETLESS BASS sounds BREATHTAKING

This song plays in my head almost every day 🤣 Hope you enjoy this fretless bass version! Remember to TAP like and subscribe if you enjoyed this!

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[BillyReplies]

I heard "Bohemian Rhapsody" in my car last week and thought to myself, "I wonder if Charles has ever done a bass version of this song?". I submit this to the growing amount of evidence I exist in a simulation. Some evidence I may not exist in a simulation is that I never thought it could sound this good! Well done, bud!

[marloa.m.]

I think I speak for everyone when I say that we need a full version of this 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[appleeaterentertainment]

I love when you bring out the fretless 6 string. it has a really beautiful sound

[sethmaki]

I'm happy that he's got a million and a half subscribers because this is a rare talent that deserves to be shared with the entire world.

[johntnguyen]

The melting of the verse into the solo...was especially mindblowing.

[aaronrobinson]

Harmonics, electronic bow, expert tapping, great musical interpretation, and even a tuning key pitch bend at the end; such a remarkable concatenation of techniques that you've honed over the years that this feels like this was the end game all along.

[Laytar]

That’s a legendary piece with an amazing interpretation! Your fretless tapping with harmonics and fingerstyle is magical ✨ Bravo 🙌🏽

[RageRaccoon]

the sound of a fretless will never get old to me and the amount of skill to play one will never cease to be impressive either

[RCSmiths]

Fretlesses has so many cool and unique potential with it. Very smooth as always man!

[robinbaylor]

As a violinist, I am astounded by his precision on the chords (fretless) and the forced harmonics. And doing the tapping at the same time? He’s playing at least 3 instruments in the same space.

[Basstandsforbasic]

Mate, I just got your tapping book in the mail and OMG you signed it!? and wrote thanks Ed!? As a nurse in Aus who had pretty much put my music aspirations to bed you have inspired me to try and become the best bass player I can again, but this time actually practicing and putting the effort in. Thanks so much and keep it up please!

[lunk]

I genuinely believe you are one of the most talented musicians Alive today! Absolutely insane what you do on a daily basis.

[beatmacster]

the level of musicianship is stunning. amazing.

[AnnaGlaid]

Charles is a maestro of every bass! Your playing + Bohemian rhapsody = the best video I can watch this evening ✨ perfect!

[Gary.Holmes]

I'm fine. I've just got something in my eyes... I am convinced you are one of the most accomplished musicians on the planet. What an incredible arrangement and masterful technical skills. Your use of the harmonics was ninja level. Bloody well done, sir.

[TheWorldBelow]

Seriously, this is why some ppl strive to make exceptional instruments. And the last phrase was absolutely stellar.

[thembill]

This gave me actual chills. I would love to see what you could do with the rest of the song. Full version PLEASE.

[dakinnie]

On the original, I always love the last part of this song from 1:58, it brings up emotions that if I were to try to put into words, I would use such ones like realization, acceptance, even resignation. I feel like the fretless bass and your playing kinda accentuates that even more.

[ashfyfe]

Such a masterful take on one of the greatest songs. The way you play that fretless bass helps give it a whole new amazing sound again, awesome

[jonnyclear]

How extremely well and amazing can someone play bass?
Charles: Yes!
As always beautiful to listen to!