If BARBIE GIRL Was The Hardest Song In The World

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  • @CharlesBerthoud
    @CharlesBerthoud  3 года назад +7378

    Next song? 👇🏻Never thought I'd cover this one 🤣

    • @buncharandomness7693
      @buncharandomness7693 3 года назад +123

      If good times was the hardest song in the world

    • @brishair5214
      @brishair5214 3 года назад +27

      bir derdim var by mor ve ötesi

    • @Que934
      @Que934 3 года назад +67

      People are strange-the doors

    • @cookiezaddy
      @cookiezaddy 3 года назад +454

      Rasputin

    • @cesarteteko
      @cesarteteko 3 года назад +42

      blitzkrieg pop

  • @fariesz6786
    @fariesz6786 2 года назад +27045

    i don't know what is a harder truth to live with: that this is an unironically amazing version of Barbie Girl, or that Barbie Girl is an unironically enjoyable song to begin with

    • @Iamthecrazyone
      @Iamthecrazyone 2 года назад +628

      I love Aqua. Their music is generally just good energy.

    • @kylerichards9024
      @kylerichards9024 2 года назад +369

      Yeah real talk I’ve kind of had it stuck in my head my whole life

    • @ofeliaempian9088
      @ofeliaempian9088 2 года назад +213

      Aqua’s songs are pretty good for a pop song (mostly than what we have now). My fave from them is “Turn Back Time”, it showcased their other side that they could also produce a decent ballad.

    • @desanipt
      @desanipt 2 года назад +143

      I can live with both truths pretty well

    • @wilfred_ho
      @wilfred_ho 2 года назад +39

      No downsides here. Also, is that a tea cozy in your picture?

  • @moisesjsalmeida
    @moisesjsalmeida 3 года назад +3595

    Johan Sebastian Barbie was one of the greatest composers of the Barboque era.
    I Ken listen to his songs all day long.

  • @Lamerboy89
    @Lamerboy89 2 года назад +4599

    The Barbie variations/Johann Sebastian Barbie is amazing. I wouldn't mind hearing the whole song in that style.

    • @yassirtala6754
      @yassirtala6754 2 года назад +16

      Name song of J. S. BACH...Please

    • @swisscheese9786
      @swisscheese9786 2 года назад +46

      @@yassirtala6754 It’s called “The Goldberg Variations”

    • @aldebaran6708
      @aldebaran6708 2 года назад +4

      god please yes!!

    • @atgwiuz
      @atgwiuz 2 года назад +2

      @@yassirtala6754 that's the composer name bruh

    • @GA1313E
      @GA1313E 2 года назад +12

      I was gonna comment the same thing!
      I would listen to whole albums of that!

  • @wasgehtab7786
    @wasgehtab7786 Год назад +405

    That harpsichord and progression at 2:30; my soul felt that…you’re amazing.

    • @Czeslaw_cn4tv
      @Czeslaw_cn4tv 6 месяцев назад +3

      That is the sound of a true musician. I listen predominantly to electronic music and it mostly misses this magic that is everywhere in Charles's videos.

    • @Acoustic-Rabbit-Hole
      @Acoustic-Rabbit-Hole Месяц назад

      Yes. Once he got to the "Come on, Baribe, let's go party," bridge section i realized he was vamping on the entire song.
      It's official. RUclips has truly brought the world to itself.
      Come see my shape-and-color associations with the notes. It will blow your mind!
      Your, _Acoustic Rabbit Hole_

    • @honkingperson23
      @honkingperson23 22 дня назад

      Circle of 4ths

  • @jueshua148
    @jueshua148 2 года назад +5774

    Dude... How? How does a person get this good at anything? Incredible. It's like seeing something supernatural.

    • @zumba.c
      @zumba.c 2 года назад +141

      Practice

    • @kittykat831
      @kittykat831 2 года назад +48

      You play/and or are an alien.

    • @Le_Phantom
      @Le_Phantom 2 года назад +138

      @LukasAlpha Drums
      Uh, talent comes from practice and perception.

    • @missmong12
      @missmong12 2 года назад +42

      Go to crossroads

    • @HannahRosetheVeganNomad
      @HannahRosetheVeganNomad 2 года назад +55

      @@Le_Phantom and some people just got the brain for certain things

  • @magnusberger6762
    @magnusberger6762 2 года назад +3902

    When your bass playing is so complicated that the song needs an additional, simple bass track to keep it all together.

  • @kafiyo7928
    @kafiyo7928 2 года назад +1917

    The Johanne Sebastian Barbie sounded so good. You should grab a whole bunch of well known tunes, Bachify them, put them out there as modern lullabies!

  • @CY3ER
    @CY3ER Год назад +488

    Actually, this is really unironically good. I listen to it often, my friends think I'm weird but they agree that it SLAPS.

  • @N600LW
    @N600LW 2 года назад +2271

    I've played guitar for 36 years, and bass for over 20, and...I will never be that good. Not even close. Amazing work, sir. Mad respect.

    • @shanks8681
      @shanks8681 2 года назад +57

      that's what happens when you practice 8 hours a day to become the best

    • @Nerine98
      @Nerine98 2 года назад +107

      @@shanks8681 that's what happens when you connect with the universe

    • @TheBennedy85
      @TheBennedy85 2 года назад +40

      I play a song and feel good! Watch his video and sell my bass! :(

    • @crunchynuts9921
      @crunchynuts9921 2 года назад +1

      699 likes. Perfect as all things should be

    • @isthatchaosismellmmmnn468
      @isthatchaosismellmmmnn468 2 года назад +13

      Never say never mate im sure you'll get there

  • @latricelawson4503
    @latricelawson4503 2 года назад +3178

    “Don’t look up the lyrics”
    Honey, they’re burned into my memory.

    • @salamidoezstuff
      @salamidoezstuff 2 года назад +31

      same thoo

    • @xarakiel7724
      @xarakiel7724 2 года назад +119

      yep.... agreed.. one of the most heinously catchy songs ever.

    • @latricelawson4503
      @latricelawson4503 2 года назад +20

      @@xarakiel7724 ah ah ah yeah

    • @WillBlindYouWithLight
      @WillBlindYouWithLight 2 года назад +64

      😂🤣😂 YES the earliest brainwashing of my life

    • @Shadow-zg2ow
      @Shadow-zg2ow 2 года назад +14

      666 likes is the current amount for this comment. And I dig it.

  • @Why_o_Why
    @Why_o_Why 2 года назад +3940

    Damn. This version of Barbie Girl just made you the dirtiest, cleanest, meanest bass player in the world. That was insane skill and effort you put into that. The piano variations was also incredible!

    • @tpocain
      @tpocain 2 года назад +30

      I loved the harpsichord variations, too!

    • @jamoss2007
      @jamoss2007 2 года назад +22

      When your THAT good, Its Just THAT FUN!!! Handled it!!!

    • @widdershins5383
      @widdershins5383 2 года назад +8

      Now he just needs the bass face from Ningen Isu, because that’s the dearest bass face ever lol

    • @johnbuck9701
      @johnbuck9701 Год назад +3

      I'm getting a bass and pray I don't get divorced

  • @alyaluk1250
    @alyaluk1250 Год назад +627

    I thought I should let you know that the Barbie Variations has been my ringtone for almost a full year now and I’m still loving it. Thank you.

    • @BIX-18827DCM
      @BIX-18827DCM Год назад +20

      My favorite part he really should do a whole song with that

    • @seshenofthenile2363
      @seshenofthenile2363 Год назад +6

      That's whats up

    • @mischasanto6620
      @mischasanto6620 Год назад +13

      Um, how??? Did you download and clip that part or something? Inquiring minds want to copy I mean know lol

    • @Otome_chan311
      @Otome_chan311 Год назад +3

      Tbh I might set this as my ringtone

    • @miyakohayatoable
      @miyakohayatoable Год назад +2

      i just made that as my ringtone recently

  • @zanderzon
    @zanderzon 3 года назад +2597

    Stop getting better bro... 😂

    • @markosgraveyard
      @markosgraveyard 3 года назад +50

      I know right? He doesn't seem to ever find a ceiling :D

    • @fattymcgee123
      @fattymcgee123 2 года назад +15

      dude, your cover of country roads was insane. love it

    •  2 года назад +10

      2:44 of Rasputin is legendary

    • @richardharrold9736
      @richardharrold9736 2 года назад +5

      @@markosgraveyard he's just sandbagging, letting us see a little more each time just to remind us of his supremacy...

    • @JadetheGoober
      @JadetheGoober 2 года назад +1

      He need to leave some bitches for the rest of us 😂😂😂

  • @jAujAl1
    @jAujAl1 2 года назад +1788

    - This is the hardest song in the world, even musical experts have trouble playing it.
    - By the way, I expect my students to play it perfectly on first try.

    • @LuriTV
      @LuriTV 2 года назад +9

      Hello Frank Gambale, I found you 😜

    • @Abhishek-fk7gh
      @Abhishek-fk7gh 2 года назад +26

      Thats how music schools are lol

    • @GustafXI
      @GustafXI 2 года назад +8

      is like engineering school, the person that prove this won a nobel price after a lifetime of work , you need to learn in 2 weeks

    • @tomatodamashi
      @tomatodamashi 2 года назад +1

      @@GustafXI nobel prize?

    • @GustafXI
      @GustafXI 2 года назад +1

      @@tomatodamashi fixed

  • @merla692
    @merla692 2 года назад +9288

    The arrangements are amazing. The only flaw in this video is that the bass isn't pink 😂😢

    • @tommyvasquez2708
      @tommyvasquez2708 2 года назад +552

      and he isnt dressed like barbie

    • @AS-tr5cg
      @AS-tr5cg 2 года назад +277

      Look. If he give me his address, I will send him a pink bass and a barbie outfit to redo this video proper.
      Granted, I sadly cannot get him something as gorgeous as that LeFay he has there. Dear God, that's a pretty guitar.

    • @Whitewolf1984p
      @Whitewolf1984p 2 года назад +17

      and his not wearing pink

    • @CarlosSilva-bh4bi
      @CarlosSilva-bh4bi 2 года назад +23

      @@tommyvasquez2708 NO, *LIKE KENT* !!! With a girl Dressed like Barbie

    • @clownie985
      @clownie985 2 года назад +31

      @@CarlosSilva-bh4bi why can’t he dress like Barbie :(

  • @GallantKnight98
    @GallantKnight98 Год назад +819

    This video is going to blow up once more after Barbie releases 😂

    • @meta4972
      @meta4972 Год назад +26

      exactly what I thought
      But tbh: any pretext is good to listen again to that masterpiece

    • @kweenkitten6207
      @kweenkitten6207 Год назад +4

      I hope so

    • @ossxfxedBrass
      @ossxfxedBrass Год назад +6

      i’m here from the futureee

    • @nickhoward3795
      @nickhoward3795 Год назад

      Barbie is about to be on Amazon Prime, so I guess that’s why this has come up for me now

    • @mslabo102s2
      @mslabo102s2 10 месяцев назад +5

      Slappenheimer

  • @endonyxoneaudio8644
    @endonyxoneaudio8644 2 года назад +1751

    Now let's be honoust with ourselves here... the melody of Barbie girl is actually nice hah

    • @randomdude8877
      @randomdude8877 2 года назад +16

      tru

    • @devinfleenor3188
      @devinfleenor3188 2 года назад +49

      look up the sad version, you realize its actually legendary.

    • @hardstyle3196
      @hardstyle3196 2 года назад +5

      @@devinfleenor3188 Sad version??

    • @devinfleenor3188
      @devinfleenor3188 2 года назад +75

      @@hardstyle3196 "Barbie girl way too sad version" look it up, it's pretty good. It makes life in plastic seem not so fantastic.

    • @nicwatkins1737
      @nicwatkins1737 2 года назад +7

      whole song slaps

  • @selofeals947
    @selofeals947 3 года назад +814

    This felt so good
    I literally thought to myself "I'm happy this guy was born and I'm hearing this"
    Wonderful wonderful

    • @CharlesBerthoud
      @CharlesBerthoud  3 года назад +188

      Most wholesome comment award 🥇

    • @lucasherbet6801
      @lucasherbet6801 3 года назад +11

      Selofeals you just put some words on my feelings. Charles just transformed my day into good vibes

    • @pswru
      @pswru 3 года назад +5

      @@CharlesBerthoud Это просто - барбиссимо, thanks.

    • @floatingdisembodiedhead8975
      @floatingdisembodiedhead8975 3 года назад +4

      @@CharlesBerthoud yeah Charles you slapped the hell out of that Barbie's bass. Another "wholesome" moment I'm sure lmao. Also was that Viktor Wooten?

    • @vs4571
      @vs4571 3 года назад +5

      Exactly, because no one (especially me) has the ambition he does to do all these great songs at the highest level of technical brilliance as maestro Charles.

  • @lucasbernard5304
    @lucasbernard5304 Год назад +2045

    This whole thing is amazing. The "come on barbie let's go party" part is unbelievable.

    • @lucasbernard5304
      @lucasbernard5304 Год назад +18

      @Jay Jay 1:59

    • @dougie2150
      @dougie2150 Год назад +17

      Exactly, really dig this part. I guess Barbie Girl is now my favorite song now....

    • @kero232
      @kero232 Год назад

      yawn
      it's just 2 chords AND sections repeating over and over again. i swear poeple choose the shittiest sections. The song has a lot much more than that boring ass part

    • @dorothyd4160
      @dorothyd4160 Год назад

      This was outrageous! You reminded me how much fun that song is. Thank you! Thank you! Fantastic skills.

    • @XViTNg
      @XViTNg 11 месяцев назад

      And the accents on “uh uh oh yeah”

  • @Kirayne
    @Kirayne Год назад +238

    I can't be the only one that thinks this deserves way more recognition than it has.

  • @fieryotterdelasmolinas9410
    @fieryotterdelasmolinas9410 2 года назад +1863

    Please create a full version of Johann Sebastian Barbie. That is probably the best thing I've ever heard.

  • @ZXMany
    @ZXMany 3 года назад +5501

    Can't wait to have this song stuck in my head all day, seriously impressive work!

    • @ZephyrBassPiano
      @ZephyrBassPiano 3 года назад +1

      hi ZXMany 👋🏻

    • @raffaeleprosser6310
      @raffaeleprosser6310 3 года назад +3

      accurate

    • @redacted5035
      @redacted5035 2 года назад +2

      what do you mean "you can't can't wait to" have it stuck in your head? 😳

    • @el-cf4kk
      @el-cf4kk 2 года назад +1

      @@redacted5035 they're probably gonna listen to it multiple times

    • @aisha5156
      @aisha5156 2 года назад +1

      @@redacted5035
      What did you think it meant?

  • @To.to.ro.
    @To.to.ro. Год назад +54

    My 4 month old baby daughter loves your music and watching you play bass, even calms her down when she’s upset. This song is her favourite!

    • @Ravenna.E.Blackbird
      @Ravenna.E.Blackbird 7 месяцев назад +5

      That...that's so freaking sweet 😭

    • @joshcarter-com
      @joshcarter-com 7 месяцев назад +2

      One day I was driving my daughter home from Montessori and had 2112 playing in the car and I realized she was singing along. As in, actually knew all the lyrics. Best Proud Dad moment ever.

  • @Lauren-zc2kk
    @Lauren-zc2kk 2 года назад +754

    While in the car, Barbie took a hard left and ended up in funkytown. lol And I enjoyed every minute of it. Damn you're good.

  • @Magnavox-1972
    @Magnavox-1972 2 года назад +1268

    I can’t believe that a cover of Barbie Girl taught me about how skilled and complex bass playing could be.

    • @themachoechidnaugandarandy7583
      @themachoechidnaugandarandy7583 2 года назад +3

      I'm always torn on dedicating only playing 4 string or the 5 ones

    • @vldarngawndarngawn8391
      @vldarngawndarngawn8391 2 года назад +2

      Listen to for whom the bell tolls the intro was all bass by cliff himself watch the live cliff'em all too you will best surpirse

    • @grahamp9243
      @grahamp9243 2 года назад +1

      @@vldarngawndarngawn8391 you're about 30 years too late on that one

    • @vldarngawndarngawn8391
      @vldarngawndarngawn8391 2 года назад +1

      What?

    • @vldarngawndarngawn8391
      @vldarngawndarngawn8391 2 года назад

      @@grahamp9243i know i am late but i want him to see it in case he hadn't seen it

  • @jessicawut
    @jessicawut 2 года назад +487

    THIS GOES DANGEROUSLY HARD
    this is what it sounds like to truly be one with your instrument. Very few people reach that

  • @pocoyo9820
    @pocoyo9820 4 месяца назад +13

    2:17 travels to the medieval era and starts playing Barbie Girl like a boss battle

  • @haeuptlingaberja4927
    @haeuptlingaberja4927 2 года назад +978

    Wow. 20 years ago I was so annoyed by my kids playing this song nonstop for a 6-hour car trip that I accidentally threw the tape out the window...but this bass tone and the arrangement are so groovy that I actually enjoyed it!

  • @trumpetguy71
    @trumpetguy71 2 года назад +257

    When the bass comes in Barbie Variations, it straight up sound like something that would be in castlevania symphony of the night

    • @carishaw4143
      @carishaw4143 2 года назад +1

      I was thinking the exact same thing!

  • @dualberetta2755
    @dualberetta2755 Год назад +999

    We need the full version of the barbie variations

  • @jakemarcus9999
    @jakemarcus9999 Год назад +51

    One of my favourite 90's songs. I have to admit I still cannot believe a base quitar can even make all those sounds. Mindblowing.

  • @xNadieChanx
    @xNadieChanx 2 года назад +604

    I'm obsessed with the Bach version! You need to make classical variations of pop songs please!

    • @takeitaz3366
      @takeitaz3366 2 года назад +12

      well actually, I'd say modern pop music is just simplified variations of classical music

    • @rdubb77
      @rdubb77 2 года назад +7

      @@takeitaz3366 yep. ABBA has entered the chat

    • @theretrodragonyope
      @theretrodragonyope 2 года назад

      If you want to go even farther back, try bardcord, they even have a Barbie Girl cover already ready to go.

    • @RitchieDiamond
      @RitchieDiamond 2 года назад

      Listen to Yngwie Malmsteen :)

  • @ewarren4244
    @ewarren4244 2 года назад +485

    Had this on in the background while I was writing and my wife goes "I'm ready for the Barbie boss fight"

  • @georgewitte3548
    @georgewitte3548 Год назад +667

    "We're going to sight read..." strikes terror into 98% of all guitarists in the world. 😂 Awesome arrangement and playing, Charles!

    • @sntstafford
      @sntstafford Год назад +12

      And play by ear drummers………

    • @lillyc.1194
      @lillyc.1194 Год назад +7

      Strikes fear in any musician 😢 🗒 🎶 😅 I love the challenge tho! Sometimes 😊

    • @Swordkiller55623
      @Swordkiller55623 Год назад +2

      How people can do that effortlessly...

    • @jgunther3398
      @jgunther3398 Год назад +2

      unless it's tab and 1/100 tempo and doesn't have to be in rhythm

    • @Matrim42
      @Matrim42 Год назад +2

      Put it in tabs and I’m good to go, but if you want me to read sheet music I’mma have to stop and count lines above and below the staff.

  • @chrisrad216
    @chrisrad216 Год назад +66

    This is fucking dope. I was in my teens when this song was released. It was unbelievably annoying and pretty much a joke to anyone not in the club rolling. That fucking bass just brought back some peaks and valleys bro. They owe you royalties from this point on!

  • @MrViippola
    @MrViippola 2 года назад +1781

    Little known fact: Johann Sebastian Aqua did actually write many of the great classical bass-destroying riffs we know and love today.

    • @Graycata
      @Graycata 2 года назад +19

      Looking back at their work, they did didn't they?

    • @chirilcugureanu1853
      @chirilcugureanu1853 Год назад +3

      More exactly?

    • @jaxxenhale4778
      @jaxxenhale4778 Год назад +3

      @@chirilcugureanu1853 ✨ google ✨

    • @user-lr6hw4dq4t
      @user-lr6hw4dq4t Год назад +21

      i thought He was Ludwig van Aqua

    • @fredweasley5053
      @fredweasley5053 Год назад +10

      Please dont tell me, that Johann Sebastian Bach isn't really called J S Aqua in your language.

  • @mr0kills376
    @mr0kills376 2 года назад +898

    I was a bassist for much of my younger life, but then I went the get married and have 6 kids route. This video is the first one I’ve ever heard from you, and I kid you not, I had to play it from beginning to end twice in a row to soak it all in. I am now on my 3rd listen through as I write this. Please don’t ever stop existing.

    • @tomhumes2457
      @tomhumes2457 2 года назад +26

      I picked up the bass I put down thirty years ago, then I found Charles. When one of these vids pops up in my feed, and I’m wondering whether to click or pass, I click and my mind is blown.
      100% of the time.
      What an inspiration this guy is!

    • @Rood67
      @Rood67 2 года назад +20

      The first sentence in your comment says a lot about your character and ethics. To give up something for their family is the greatest thing anyone can do. This is what distinguishes a sperm donor from a father.
      *Praying this instills in your children how they should be now and when they are grown whether a mother or a father*

    • @recoveringsoul755
      @recoveringsoul755 2 года назад +11

      Is there a reason you can't do both? I'm sure it would impress your kids if you played still, and sounds like your wife fell in love with you while you were playing?

    • @recoveringsoul755
      @recoveringsoul755 2 года назад +10

      @@Rood67 parents do make sacrifices, but kids grow up and leave, and what do you have left then?I miss not hearing my son play drums in the garage anymore, it made him happy, and knowing that made me happy

    • @КонАзимов
      @КонАзимов 2 года назад

      Feel you ❤️

  • @lavendarf1u7n
    @lavendarf1u7n 2 года назад +601

    Ok you're actually incredibly talented. I was totally expecting it to be click bait. So many people are all "I play the hardest song ever" or whatever and there playing twinkle little star or something. You're actually amazing!! You've got my subscription

    • @peteypete9357
      @peteypete9357 2 года назад +26

      Watch him make an "if twinkle twinkle little star" was the hardest song in the world next now.

    • @lavendarf1u7n
      @lavendarf1u7n 2 года назад +3

      @@peteypete9357 ooooooh! Will do!

    • @micanikko
      @micanikko 2 года назад +4

      @@peteypete9357 let's hope that he actually creates that

  • @tyroneapiti123
    @tyroneapiti123 Год назад +11

    1:04 - that's where the real music kicks in 🤘

  • @ToddHowardWithAGun
    @ToddHowardWithAGun 2 года назад +668

    I love Charles' classical foundations. It even comes through in his bass playing. He has a very clean, technical style where every note is articulated.

    • @sbwyo1966
      @sbwyo1966 2 года назад +28

      Totally agree. No faking, no ghosting notes, every note perfect even in the very fast passages. Wow.

    • @cheerfullcynic
      @cheerfullcynic 2 года назад +3

      "they LIKE the wrong notes" lol

    • @TeamVenture88
      @TeamVenture88 2 года назад +17

      Bass guitar playing is often unsung and much because it is often much more simplified and usually anyone who can play guitar at an intermediate level or less, can pick up a bass and start playing. But to your point, it can be incredibly complex and extremely difficult. It's just that the majority of what we usually hear is so dumbed down by comparison. Although even much of that is actually harder to play than it sounds. This dude is undoubtedly Boss Level!

    • @sbwyo1966
      @sbwyo1966 2 года назад +11

      My orchestration teacher plays bass in the studios. One of his no-no's when writing for bass is: "simplifying the bass part beyond all interest." This would be the opposite.

    • @sbwyo1966
      @sbwyo1966 2 года назад +5

      Agreed, but the key role of a commercial bassist is grooving in a rhythm section, be it pop, rock, soul, r&b, jazz, salsa, etc. Done 1000 gigs in those genres, all of them live or die on the strength of the bass. In fact, if it's not really grooving, the audience knows it immediately, whether or not they can pinpoint it. Groove first, virtuosity way secondary.

  • @dr.tophat5883
    @dr.tophat5883 2 года назад +794

    Props to his professor for doing the Mozart stuff and genuinely making that nightmare of an assignment a little less terrifying
    We need more music teachers like him

    • @stephanklein257
      @stephanklein257 Год назад +41

      Fun fact: The 'Barbie Variations' are composed by Johann Sebastian Aqua, and have been famously interpreted by canadian pianist Glenn Gouldenhair. You are thinking about "A little All Night Long " by Wolfgang Amadeus Richie.

    • @thekaiser4333
      @thekaiser4333 Год назад +2

      There was no Mozart stuff.

  • @_michelangelo_4513
    @_michelangelo_4513 2 года назад +714

    You are a freaking genius. The Barbie variations is probably the best thing I’ve ever heard. So majestic.

  • @matthewjohnson6938
    @matthewjohnson6938 3 месяца назад +5

    We need the full version of the Barbie Variations. I can't stop listening to it...

  • @TrainerSpyro
    @TrainerSpyro 2 года назад +226

    If we could get a full version with extended Johann Sebastian Barbie, I could die happy.

  • @riakun
    @riakun 2 года назад +404

    My 5 year old self just mentally gave my 28 year old self a high five for finding this.
    God I've never felt so nostalgic for my child self but also greatly appreciated it as an adult who loves a rockin' base solo

  • @simhavajra
    @simhavajra 2 года назад +647

    … I just cried to a phenomenal rendition of Barbie Girl. Whoever programmed the matrix is just plain f**king with me today.

  • @conabendita
    @conabendita Год назад +58

    Dude, you made me fall in love with the Johann Sebastian Bach type arrangement. ❤️❤️❤️ This is absolutely killer!! Instant subscribe.

  • @m4ssee
    @m4ssee 3 года назад +14

    2:38 When the "Teacher" moshed to Barbie Girl. I really felt that.

  • @lucasscott_94
    @lucasscott_94 Год назад +721

    as a musician of over 20 years (but sadly not a bassist), you really are one of greatest and most talented musicians i’ve ever seen. you’re an artist and a prodigy. i hope to meet you one day. keep it up brother!

    • @irisarv8333
      @irisarv8333 Год назад +1

      what instrument do you play?

    • @lucasscott_94
      @lucasscott_94 Год назад +3

      @@irisarv8333 piano, guitar, trumpet, and drums. i’ve dabbled in bass but never came close to this level 🤣

    • @irisarv8333
      @irisarv8333 Год назад +1

      @@lucasscott_94 wow! So many instruments hahaha I hope I also manage to explore different instruments and sounds like that. Really cool that you have been playing music for so long!

    • @lucasscott_94
      @lucasscott_94 Год назад

      @@irisarv8333 thanks!! it’s a great hobby to have. you play anything?

  • @creativesparks2164
    @creativesparks2164 2 года назад +127

    THE CLOSE UPS IS WHAT MAKES THE VIDEO.
    I don’t think this would’ve held my attention with just seeing the full wide shot the whole time EVEN THO THE PLAYING WAS SOOOOO GOOD. But I love seeing what’s happening too

  • @lukassemnicky8070
    @lukassemnicky8070 9 месяцев назад +9

    The best "Barbie girl" version, that I've ever heard! Outstanding skill, Johann Sebastian nailed!!! 😂 Thanks so much!

  • @stanhawkes3569
    @stanhawkes3569 2 года назад +99

    That little smile when he looks at the camera while playing says it all.

  • @Kelarys
    @Kelarys 3 года назад +253

    the funny thing is that Barbie Girl variations really sounds like the opening to their other (best) song My Oh My. Aqua is just better when it's on the harpsichord. Although the bass was sick too lol

    • @biconditionals
      @biconditionals 2 года назад +2

      Um I think you mean ‘Heat of the Night’

    • @Kelarys
      @Kelarys 2 года назад +4

      @@biconditionals also a bop haha

    • @giseleh6087
      @giseleh6087 2 года назад +1

      it reminded me of My Oh My too!

  • @sakucolordreemurr5897
    @sakucolordreemurr5897 2 года назад +11

    3:17 The first note of blast processing lol

  • @mts9512
    @mts9512 4 месяца назад +2

    That run at 1.50 made me laugh out loud, it's so fantastic.

  • @danagray9709
    @danagray9709 2 года назад +499

    I don't even like that song, but this is impressive. Didn't know a bass guitar could sound like that!

    • @dottyjyoung
      @dottyjyoung 2 года назад +5

      Victor Wooten is a musical demigod, and this guy?
      He's pretty darn awesome too!

    • @henrikaugustsson4041
      @henrikaugustsson4041 2 года назад +2

      If you don’t like Barbie Girl, you’re just a hipster. 🤣

  • @whitehairedbadass3475
    @whitehairedbadass3475 2 года назад +26

    2:16 don't mind me, just saving my replay button.

  • @zetsushoren
    @zetsushoren 2 года назад +276

    to think we get to listen to this for free
    i just love how you arrange music charles, especially how you make the most out of the bass, not leaving a note that can be played unplayed while still being cohesive

  • @xenemyunknownx921
    @xenemyunknownx921 Год назад +32

    I don't know why but this cover is probably my favorite of all your covers and I can't stop coming back to hear it. It's also my favorite for the music teacher and the names you gave each section of the song. Amazing!

  • @thelocoraven
    @thelocoraven 2 года назад +315

    Who knew Barbie Girl is one of the greatest music masterpieces ever created. Can’t wait for “Like a Robot” next!!!

  • @TytanTrollMiniatures
    @TytanTrollMiniatures 2 года назад +118

    Imagine how fucking cool you'd feel doing this stuff and being able to perform something like this flawlessly.

  • @iona6286
    @iona6286 2 года назад +182

    2:16 - I love the whole thing, but this particular spin on classical music hits me hard 👌🏿

  • @patrickdavid6525
    @patrickdavid6525 6 месяцев назад +5

    I am speechless .. what did I just watch ... howcome I have never heard of Charles before .. hands down .. No.1.

  • @marshallproctor2874
    @marshallproctor2874 2 года назад +116

    I never thought I would want to listen to Barbie Girl on repeat.

  • @vic6196
    @vic6196 2 года назад +52

    I will defend Aquarium with my dying breath. It's a perfect album I can still listen to, front to back, and it evokes a strong sense memory of roller rink birthday parties.

  • @brilliantshadows3153
    @brilliantshadows3153 2 года назад +60

    Never thought my face would melt to Barbie Girl, but my face literally melted straight off of my face, it's on a puddle on the floor, grooving to the SLAPS.

  • @cloudyskykid
    @cloudyskykid Год назад +28

    they should have put this in the movie

    • @janicelaurin7263
      @janicelaurin7263 Год назад +4

      Agree! But it had something to do with copyright and the creators of the song arguing about it.

  • @egorsozonov7425
    @egorsozonov7425 3 года назад +266

    This whole series is awesome beyond belief. This is true creativity: being able to see the full musical potential everywhere, even in simple pop music. That's like taking some junk food and adding to it until it becomes a beautiful culinary delicacy.

    • @M2Mil7er
      @M2Mil7er 3 года назад +7

      very well articulated, and sums up my thoughts perfectly!

    • @OdaKa
      @OdaKa 2 года назад +2

      Or maybe some raw potato

    • @heinrichvoigt4945
      @heinrichvoigt4945 2 года назад

      Yep, it's just like pimping 1$-Burgers until they scale for an aristocrates-meal. It really is beautiful trash.
      That's what it is and by being this it's virtuos and art.
      Thx Charles for giving Barby more than plastic!!! ^^

    • @atava85
      @atava85 2 года назад

      If I may, I think Ryan Adams did just that with his cover album of Taylor Swift.

  • @J3rs3y_G1rl
    @J3rs3y_G1rl 2 года назад +145

    This NEEDS top be on Spotify. Now.

  • @Silverpicker
    @Silverpicker 2 года назад +105

    That was phenomenal. Wow.

  • @shifty76
    @shifty76 Год назад +25

    This was Phenomenal.
    You made the tune I hate most into a foot tapping mind bending Bass jam.

  • @daviddark2058
    @daviddark2058 2 года назад +74

    Bass players don't get nearly enough credit. Love this.

    • @eliko1724
      @eliko1724 2 года назад

      as a guitarist, i'll say the forbidden words
      bass is cool as hell

  • @sianrevs
    @sianrevs 2 года назад +147

    Oh WOW! Seriously, this needs to be a single on Spotify. This is amazing! (There’s an incredible version of Widor’s toccata done by a prog rock band if you’re into this sort of thing - which I am.)

    • @JD-tp2lj
      @JD-tp2lj 2 года назад

      Do you mind sharing a link?

    • @sianrevs
      @sianrevs 2 года назад +2

      @@JD-tp2lj Sure! ruclips.net/video/sjiNRmDuxMQ/видео.html

    • @ransi_07
      @ransi_07 2 года назад

      @@sianrevs tnx!

  • @jasonengland6372
    @jasonengland6372 2 года назад +176

    I’m no musician but I know enough to know when I’ve seen something truly amazing and this is every bit of that. Also give this dude his degree

  • @simonschmitz6719
    @simonschmitz6719 2 года назад +36

    @2:46 that facial expression when you are grinding up the octaves is gold 🤣

  • @tacofacefart
    @tacofacefart 2 года назад +1421

    I love how he was genuinely impressed with how the "that other guy" played piano.

    • @rbarbetta1978
      @rbarbetta1978 2 года назад +36

      Haha yeah good call. Keep your eye on the right hand pinky ring. Amazing that he plays piano too!.

    • @craigwyatt3195
      @craigwyatt3195 Год назад +7

      If I could play any instrument as good as Charles plays piano, I'd be happy
      Edit: Oh except for the triangle!
      Edit2: and the Theremin!

    • @IAmThe_RA
      @IAmThe_RA Год назад

      @@rbarbetta1978 You are fan at parties 🥱

    • @donaldallen1213
      @donaldallen1213 Год назад +3

      @@craigwyatt3195ever seen Mikey Way on the tambourine?
      It’s sent directly down frm the goddess!

    • @AbhilashaDash
      @AbhilashaDash Год назад

      Hey, both r d same guy!!!

  • @brian5863
    @brian5863 2 года назад +47

    At 1:59 when he adds multiple notes and the sound feels fulfilled I just don’t know what to say. I love that

  • @philipp834
    @philipp834 Год назад +6

    10,0000+ hours of practicing and huge passion is the key. Without practicing all talent would be wasted. At University i practiced up to 10 hours a day.

  • @michaeltrimble7680
    @michaeltrimble7680 2 года назад +303

    I didn’t know how badly I needed this until now 😂. What a sick find! Dude, you’re off the chain.

  • @YpsiloNG
    @YpsiloNG Год назад +153

    I just need more of this teacher character. The way he banged his head and the short switch to him absolutely feeling it at 2:55 was pure gold! Keep it up! amazing, mindblowing Work!

  • @sythersight
    @sythersight 2 года назад +440

    Well its going to be hard living with a melted face but I gotta admit that was pretty sick.

  • @higherresolution4490
    @higherresolution4490 10 месяцев назад +5

    I'd love to see both a repeat on the JS Bach variation #7 and a further development of its theme. What an amazing sound! It's so short, but I can't get enough of it. The same thing goes for the keyboard.

  • @josephroberts2555
    @josephroberts2555 3 года назад +69

    Charles is such a good actor entertainer hahaha

  • @brentrichards1200
    @brentrichards1200 2 года назад +99

    Holy shit, dude. I've never seen a bass played like that before.

  • @DarkCrusade3
    @DarkCrusade3 2 года назад +149

    This is just proof that everything becomes better if you add slap bass to it!

  • @marcosguttentow8121
    @marcosguttentow8121 Год назад +5

    3:13 flashforward of the Barbienheimer

  • @Serpents_and_Doves
    @Serpents_and_Doves 2 года назад +173

    Literally the greatest instrumental ever. Ever ever. Ever. The 90s can't be beaten. God told me so.

  • @keithklassen5320
    @keithklassen5320 3 года назад +20

    That composer credit in the score was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make the pun we've all dreamed of, Baqua. That kind of chance may never be seen again in our generation.

  • @contemplativegirl21
    @contemplativegirl21 2 года назад +84

    This was amazing. I now want every song reimagined in the style of Bach...or at the very least played on harpsichord.

  • @daintybeigli
    @daintybeigli Год назад +7

    Love it! I honestly I would have loved to play the Barbie variations back in the day. And even though it’s been like 20 years since I took piano, I still have nightmares about failing sight reading in front of a crowd.

  • @ethanlocke3604
    @ethanlocke3604 3 года назад +57

    The Victor Wooten edit playing Barbie girl was so good 😂

    • @OldSchoolLovin15
      @OldSchoolLovin15 2 года назад +8

      It was so good that I was searching for “Victor Wooten Barbie Girl” on RUclips over and over.

    • @tomasuzateguiorchard5190
      @tomasuzateguiorchard5190 2 года назад

      Omg!! I fell for it too. Damn.

  • @lizc9320
    @lizc9320 2 года назад +243

    This version is surprisingly more enjoyable than the one with vocals 😃

    • @red149
      @red149 2 года назад +11

      Nah nothing replaces the original 😁

    • @brandoncrimmins6296
      @brandoncrimmins6296 2 года назад +1

      Depends on who’s singing it? Have you seen Morgan James absolutely kill it with Post Modern Jukebox?

  • @michaelfox2433
    @michaelfox2433 2 года назад +83

    THAT WAS ONE OF THE FINEST PIECES OF MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT I HAVE EVER HAD THE ABSOLUTE PLEASURE TO HEAR..........thank you.

  • @aprildenisecuffley1270
    @aprildenisecuffley1270 Год назад +8

    RUclips algorithms introduced me to your channel just a couple days ago! Your channel is my new obsession now and your take on "Barbie Girl" here keeps playing on repeat in my head! Amazing work! 💖🎵🎶

  • @1MissEllyLove
    @1MissEllyLove 2 года назад +609

    I'm a cellist trying to teach myself bass and I've been pretty bored with it as all I can make are beginner bass sounds (is this all? Why am I playing this instead of the cello?). THANK YOU for restoring my soul with what the bass CAN sound like! Deliciously chewy, Friend! *off to search for slappy bass sounds*

    • @googlepoodle5814
      @googlepoodle5814 2 года назад +21

      Davey504 will restore your soul in bass. As well as this man.

    • @googlepoodle5814
      @googlepoodle5814 2 года назад +3

      @Dany Henriquez appreciate you

    • @sulffojus1227
      @sulffojus1227 2 года назад +2

      "Deliciously chewy friend"

    • @sarahbamberger8735
      @sarahbamberger8735 2 года назад

      you should learn Down With The Bass by fIREHOSE its pretty easy as its repetitive except the solos a bit tricky but it slaps so hard

    • @isidoragonzalez23
      @isidoragonzalez23 2 года назад

      You should learn to play a wind instrument because woodwinds are just superior

  • @Lxlllyy
    @Lxlllyy 2 года назад +82

    I’ve been playing bass properly for about 5 months and my fingers hurt so bad just watching this but it’s incredible the talent!!

  • @chrisgsauce
    @chrisgsauce 2 года назад +20

    The "Come on Barbie, let's go party.. AH, AH, AH, yeeah.." section was pure musical joy. Nice!

  • @downhillnut2273
    @downhillnut2273 Год назад +13

    That is insanely good ! I actually enjoy your version of a song that I would not normally listen to. Crazy good bass skills. Cool arrangement.

  • @joseraimondi7848
    @joseraimondi7848 3 года назад +66

    Man, if there ever is a chance, i would love to see You play live. Each and every thing You play it's extraordinary and makes me happy

    • @PerceptionsofFate
      @PerceptionsofFate 3 года назад +6

      a few years ago he came to my town and for that one weekend i wasnt in town and i was actually mad about it :/

    • @MrStarchild3001
      @MrStarchild3001 2 года назад

      Yes, come to San Francisco Bay Area as well! Yoshi's?