If I'M BLUE (Da Ba Dee) was the HARDEST song in the world

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  • @CharlesBerthoud
    @CharlesBerthoud  Год назад +111

    Use code berthoud at this link to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan: incogni.com/berthoud

    • @georgiossirgoudis9207
      @georgiossirgoudis9207 Год назад +1

      Love this song on bass🤘🤘this slaps really hard🤘🤘💥

    • @ifeanyichikezie7500
      @ifeanyichikezie7500 Год назад

      P
      P
      P

    • @safavid
      @safavid Год назад +2

      I would love to see a collab with you and El Estepario on drums 🤘🏻😳

    • @Pentaclown84
      @Pentaclown84 Год назад +1

      always knew u had blue blood running through those hands

    • @Primarycore0
      @Primarycore0 Год назад +1

      А.в.е
      С.о.м.о саус парк

  • @luvsiix_
    @luvsiix_ Год назад +1919

    Absolutely timeless song played by a musician who somehow makes every track sound better than the original. Incredible.

    • @CharlesBerthoud
      @CharlesBerthoud  Год назад +163

      Thanks!!

    • @lowang1548
      @lowang1548 Год назад +6

      Link please....😂

    • @morpheus3190
      @morpheus3190 Год назад +17

      @@CharlesBerthoud the most musical bass player ever. Seriously entertaining!

    • @MrChanceBogan
      @MrChanceBogan Год назад +9

      I'm Green

    • @IHateNicolasCage
      @IHateNicolasCage Год назад +12

      Timeless. Memorable to all of us from the years 1998 to…….. late 1998

  • @chaotic.rampage
    @chaotic.rampage Год назад +362

    Man, the feeling I get from you playing bass is hard to describe. You're one of few musicians I run back to when I feel down.

  • @Tyelkormoko
    @Tyelkormoko Год назад +188

    I love how blue it gets, the further we progress trough the song! Amazing video Charles, rock on!

  • @FindingIsaac
    @FindingIsaac Год назад +180

    I can listen to this dude all day. I’ve been playing bass for 18 years and can only aspire to be this good.

    • @joshfoley8862
      @joshfoley8862 Год назад +1

      You should showcase your talent!

    • @MrJoebiz24
      @MrJoebiz24 Год назад +3

      Keep aspiring! I never took up an instrument. You're 18 years ahead of me. Never give it up.......

    • @deneskiss9756
      @deneskiss9756 Год назад

      What do you think you are missing? 18 years seems like an awful lot of time on an instrument to play pretty much anything.
      Just genuenly curious, as to why you think that he is that much better than you after 18 years of practice.

    • @FindingIsaac
      @FindingIsaac Год назад +2

      @@deneskiss9756 there are many musicians that have been playing for a long time, but do not necessarily practice multiple styles of music. And just because I’ve been playing for that long doesn’t mean I’ve been practicing that long. But life, kids, school, and work has taken precedent.

    • @incognitotorpedo42
      @incognitotorpedo42 10 месяцев назад

      @@deneskiss9756 Not all humans are the same. Our brains are all wired differently. It's not like everyone gets to the same place at the same time.

  • @PizzaFritt
    @PizzaFritt Год назад +85

    The commitment of this man is just pure gold, I'm happy he's having the views he deserves

  • @mcgrud
    @mcgrud Год назад +391

    For the algorithm. ✊

  • @DegonTheMighty
    @DegonTheMighty Год назад +358

    Oh man, I've been waiting for you to cover this! Amazing as always. It's always nice to see the stainless fretless bass.

    • @getyourfactsclear1463
      @getyourfactsclear1463 Год назад +8

      Mee too

    • @CharlesBerthoud
      @CharlesBerthoud  Год назад +49

      Yeah I think it works great on this song!!

    • @WarttHog
      @WarttHog Год назад +2

      ​@@CharlesBerthoud Absolutely! Phase 4 was gorgeous! Thanks dude. I needed this tonight.

    • @rdiv
      @rdiv Год назад +3

      ​@@CharlesBerthoud Sounds amazeblue! David introduced me to this channel and that was~ A WISE CHOICE. I love this song and your take on it.

  • @Scra2zyBass
    @Scra2zyBass Год назад +193

    0:45 I think this is my favorite solo you’ve performed yet in a video! It’s so musically pleasing mixed with the perfect amount of super technical skill, it’s awesome. You are one of my biggest bass inspirations ever! Thanks Charles! 😎😎

    • @4namolly
      @4namolly Год назад +3

      yo we need to see more of that blue bass for sure

    • @DanielMaixner
      @DanielMaixner Год назад +1

      Reminds me a lot of czech 80s folk music. If you like this kind of vibe, czech out (pun intended) "Kamelot Brno". You might enjoy that

  • @TitianBTUSN
    @TitianBTUSN Год назад +47

    I have spent the last 2 hrs. listening to this song by different artists. I have to say, your rendition surpasses anyone trying emulate the way you did this song. Absolutely Wonderful!!!!!.....

    • @ImSquiggs
      @ImSquiggs Год назад +6

      What led you to such an awesome afternoon?

    • @delxlup
      @delxlup Год назад +3

      Be sure to listen to the version by Faouzia

  • @markfetherman6593
    @markfetherman6593 Год назад +2

    Dube you're fookin' amazing.

  • @CalmingAnxiety
    @CalmingAnxiety Год назад +123

    Your ability to take your content to higher and higher levels just blows me away. Going to have to watch again (and again) to appreciate every subtle nuance. Awesome work Charles

  • @ChosenofDarkness8
    @ChosenofDarkness8 Год назад +67

    It's impressive how Charles held his breath for the whole song. talk about dedication to the craft!

  • @Cybrtronlazr
    @Cybrtronlazr Год назад +88

    That tone is so clean, beautiful cover!

  • @bjakupov1
    @bjakupov1 Год назад +8

    As a guitar player, your channel has given me an appreciation for bass that I have never had before. Thank you sir.

  • @jordangraham2942
    @jordangraham2942 Год назад +8

    Dude, you are an amazing artist. The hard work you have put into investing in your self has paid off. I literally could watch you as a solo act concert. Bravo!!

  • @b-raffmusic9144
    @b-raffmusic9144 Год назад +43

    This man is unstoppable and needs to be kept safe at all costs

  • @JaredPenney77
    @JaredPenney77 Год назад +23

    Amazing cover. I am continually in awe of your artistry on the metal fretless… your precision and tone is amazingly consistent. Legendary!!

  • @TheHolm
    @TheHolm Год назад +12

    That fretless solo was absolutely fantastic!!

  • @flamestoragercz3011
    @flamestoragercz3011 11 месяцев назад +4

    0:03 the best look ever

  • @PietroDigiovanni-x7x
    @PietroDigiovanni-x7x Год назад

    Fantastic! It's the most beautiful rearranged Song i've ever heard

  • @bassic3035
    @bassic3035 Год назад +13

    ive been watching you for three years now, your bass videos literally have inspired me to buy my own bass. now ive been playing bass for three years and still jam to your videos! thanks for being such an inspiration

  • @Ashnarath
    @Ashnarath Год назад +10

    Not only the incredible bass playing but also the creativity and the fun you convey in your videos are definitely PRO-level. Amazing, Charles!

  • @CasualWatcher279
    @CasualWatcher279 Год назад +27

    That solo was Blue AF, and I am well and truly impressed by your commitment to the blue.

  • @michaelschmitt3739
    @michaelschmitt3739 Год назад +3

    This is not only a great example of superb music talent but also a great inspiration for a bunch of remixes. delicious.

  • @timwormus
    @timwormus Год назад +9

    If Sultans of Swing was the hardest song in the world.

  • @jonlavigne3270
    @jonlavigne3270 Год назад +36

    That fretless solo was tasty as hell. You should do a solo arrangement for 25 or 6 to 4.

  • @kevinjones5560
    @kevinjones5560 Год назад +42

    I’ve been watching your videos since you were at less than 400,000 subscribers. How are you not headlining a solo tour all over the world??!

  • @aolien2739
    @aolien2739 Год назад +16

    Dude this is one of my favorite videos you've ever done. Your composition and performances alone are already God tier, but you always take it to the next level with wacky humor and I will always be here for it ❤

  • @ArchDuke_JD
    @ArchDuke_JD Год назад +1

    Damn that was so good its unbelievable

  • @AmericanMapper11
    @AmericanMapper11 Год назад +40

    How is it possible that you manage to make any song you touch better than the original? Charles, you are godly, my friend. 🙌 By far my favorite RUclipsr. Thank you for all the unforgettable and amazing content. ❤

  • @magellan3110
    @magellan3110 Год назад +38

    This is some crazy sorcery bro! This series literally turns goofy ahh songs into super technical masterpieces. Keep it up.

  • @CoolPapaJMagik
    @CoolPapaJMagik Год назад +24

    Love the song or hate it, you can’t deny it’s a magical and catchy melody

  • @xdcountry
    @xdcountry Год назад +10

    Incredible execution. I was in Italy when the song first came out and it didn’t hit the states yet. I brought back the CD and my friends thought I was crazy saying this was gonna be huge.

  • @allhonesty848
    @allhonesty848 Год назад +4

    This gentleman has forgotten more about music than I will ever know. I love seeing genuine talent combined with passion.

  • @Sirillius
    @Sirillius Год назад +1

    Wow. Fricken awesome

  • @rilril740
    @rilril740 Год назад +12

    when i was 3 or 4 years old i LOVE this song haha!
    I'm not from an English-speaking country, but at that age my parents sent me to study English...maybe that's why I liked this song: because of the simplicity of the "words" of the chorus, huh?
    In any case - I did not even expect to ever hear it performed by the author of this channel! And it was amazing! Thanks for the nostalgia, and for another great video, man!

  • @deanstewart27
    @deanstewart27 Год назад +12

    Damn Charles your licks are like compounding interest, better and better each year. That middle slap section was insane technique, champion mate. 🏆 ❤

  • @aaronchapman3
    @aaronchapman3 Год назад +8

    Incredible musicianship plus genuinely entertaining and funny sponsorships... it doesn't get any better than Charles Berthoud ❤

  • @Zelaot
    @Zelaot 10 месяцев назад +1

    WHAT AN ABSOLUTE UNIT !!!!!!!! I love u so much

  • @brandonherling4327
    @brandonherling4327 11 месяцев назад +2

    I hear the influence of Mike porcaro in your playing. Such musicality

  • @Shakerroo
    @Shakerroo Год назад +7

    Amazing as usual! Love the fretless!

  • @gimmeagig
    @gimmeagig Год назад +31

    You are such an incredible bassist. It is not just a chopfest to watch you play. It is really musical. I know CDs are old school, but they are coming back because they sound so good. Do you think you will ever release a CD of your own music? I sure would buy it.

  • @NotThatGuy_YepThatGuy
    @NotThatGuy_YepThatGuy Год назад +1

    0:11 Charles, I've been away from your content for a while, but knowing that you were engaged then seeing you wearing a second ring on your other hand immediately sparked a thing in me. I love when people find themselves enough to get married! Just came from a friend's wedding last night!!! Congrats to you both, all the best, and keep up with the awesome viseos!

  • @skeletor127
    @skeletor127 Год назад +24

    This dude is the most talented bass player of all time and I don’t even think it’s close.

    • @Will-vs5kp
      @Will-vs5kp Год назад +1

      Victor Wooten

    • @rededits9782
      @rededits9782 Год назад

      Davie504

    • @timwormus
      @timwormus Год назад +4

      I think if it came down to it, Davie would admit that Charles is a better bassist than he is, even if Davie has a bigger RUclips following.

  • @dorriga13
    @dorriga13 Год назад +2

    You are a superb bassist and musician. Awesome version.

  • @JJZ77
    @JJZ77 Год назад +4

    I pray for Slappageddon and the Slapocalypse. Nice work man, I'm blown away.
    Been playing bass for 15 years and your chops are incredible. So happy I found your channel!
    Cheers

  • @opshlds
    @opshlds Год назад +4

    Most assuredly the HARDEST version of I'm Blue by far! Fantastic technique, and amazing video, as always good sir!

  • @davidsheppard4884
    @davidsheppard4884 11 месяцев назад +2

    Just wow! All awesome as always, but I really enjoyed the fretless part👌🔥🤩🎶 Love your style, your groove AND especially your sense of humour too Charles! 🙌👏

  • @TranceSFX
    @TranceSFX Год назад +1

    Literally can't believe what I just watched. You're from another fuckin planet!

  • @bassspieler7654
    @bassspieler7654 Год назад +4

    Hi Charles, this is awesome like all of the other "Hardest song in the world". I love these videos! :)

  • @Uatemydoodle
    @Uatemydoodle Год назад +3

    I wish I could have an endless jam from you playing 24/7.

  • @MinteyXF
    @MinteyXF Год назад +5

    I was hoping you would do enter sandman but this really good. Keep up the great work Charles. I’m glad to say my first lesson went very well. And btw I learned the whole u can’t hold no groove from watching you and dead wax do it. Thank you so much. I support you 100%❤

  • @user-eu6pj7ec7y
    @user-eu6pj7ec7y Год назад +2

    Jamais vu un bassiste avec autant de talent

  • @2TECHNODUDE2
    @2TECHNODUDE2 2 месяца назад

    Talent as pure as talent comes! Amazing!

  • @Kayana-u7s
    @Kayana-u7s 11 месяцев назад +5

    playing Rush form bass Heroes Indonesian

  • @daveythehand4964
    @daveythehand4964 Год назад +4

    Tremendous playing per the usual sir! Also, I like that the product you’re selling feels like something to help make our lives more manageable, not add clutter to it :)

  • @themandolinmaniac
    @themandolinmaniac Год назад +5

    Awesome as always. By half way through I am laughing out loud and, at the slapocalypse, I am ready to sell my bass guitar. Thanks!

  • @SweetPappyJones
    @SweetPappyJones Год назад +1

    *This song* = ☠️
    *Charles’ interpretation* = 🤩

  • @HK_Musician
    @HK_Musician Год назад

    1:10 I've never thought of playing that before. I love that

  • @jsound03
    @jsound03 Год назад +2

    Your bass tone and play style are giving off serious Marcus Miller vibes! Love this! Great work man!

    • @kaarem-t8899
      @kaarem-t8899 Год назад

      Marcus Miller is not on Charles level - not even close.

  • @divineatah5750
    @divineatah5750 Год назад +16

    This should’ve been the original song😂

  • @duaneperkins8329
    @duaneperkins8329 Год назад +4

    Such commitment to your craft, I love the blue hands. You just made a good song great!!! I would say Barbie Girl for your next challenge, just to see what you did for that one. 🤣 No matter what you choose, it will be great! 👏👏

    • @tsardean9192
      @tsardean9192 Год назад +1

      He did Barbie Girl already, it was really dope. I'd link it for you but it'd get auto-removed

  • @loybay2638
    @loybay2638 Год назад +1

    Don't stop me now would be amazing

  • @EminencePhront
    @EminencePhront 4 месяца назад

    I never get tired of this channel.

  • @blueblade455
    @blueblade455 Год назад +31

    Congratulations, you've somehow made one of the most annoying songs in music history seem a lot more tolerable. Great work Charles!

    • @CharlesBerthoud
      @CharlesBerthoud  Год назад +32

      🤣 Crazy Frog next?

    • @Echo_419
      @Echo_419 Год назад +4

      ​@@CharlesBerthoud do it!

    • @onetymebigtyme
      @onetymebigtyme Год назад +3

      @@CharlesBerthoud Holy Shrimp, yes do it

    • @richardcombs2734
      @richardcombs2734 Год назад

      I literally came to the comments to request crazy frog lolol

  • @zoliziss
    @zoliziss Год назад

    that last one green strings bass is a BEAST!!!!!!! Love at first sight

  • @Shylock0031
    @Shylock0031 2 месяца назад

    This is INCREDIBLE!!! No other word for it!!!

  • @ИлиарКил
    @ИлиарКил Год назад +2

    Solo on 0:57 is amazing. Imgine a song entirely like this.

  • @meganbeaudoin8085
    @meganbeaudoin8085 Год назад +2

    This is amazing! I know nothing about bass guitars and whatever was happening in the 4th version made my jaw drop! Now I've gotta look up what that magic was!

  • @johnjuandemarco
    @johnjuandemarco Год назад

    That little roll around 1:36 was smoooooooth
    Also, ALL the respect for putting the ad at the end.

  • @risingeagle83
    @risingeagle83 Год назад +1

    This is just SICK!! Amazing, you must have been playing for ages, I specially love the sound of the frettless 6 string

  • @blakebass1
    @blakebass1 Год назад +1

    Brilliant! Love this, Sir Charles. The fretless segment into the thumbing section is just incredible, and always keeps the song and melody alive throughout. This made my day!

  • @TheBiscuit.
    @TheBiscuit. Год назад

    His playing gives me chills

  • @conabendita
    @conabendita Год назад

    Absolutely amazing!!

  • @megamanpwn3dmario
    @megamanpwn3dmario Год назад

    i was literally looking up covers of this song all week and you upload this. get out of my walls.

  • @EngineNo81
    @EngineNo81 6 месяцев назад

    This is just perfectly played man!! Respect for this unique skill!

  • @ruaraidhmcdonald-walker9524
    @ruaraidhmcdonald-walker9524 Год назад

    Astonishing. Fretless segment the absolute nuts!

  • @billvilla7799
    @billvilla7799 Год назад +1

    Love to watch you play. You are a gifted musician...keep up the great stuff!

  • @shohrukhkhas
    @shohrukhkhas 9 месяцев назад

    amazing brother! thank you

  • @joserodriguesdelima6827
    @joserodriguesdelima6827 Год назад +1

    Congratulations!

  • @Sami-bx3ju
    @Sami-bx3ju Год назад

    Loved it...Charles never ceased to wow😲 his fans...

  • @allroundlad
    @allroundlad 4 месяца назад

    It's like if you had to think up the most epic way to play bass but for it to be actually possible and executed like this? This guy is the best.

  • @gutobat
    @gutobat 5 месяцев назад

    Man, this really should be on Spotify

  • @juliankasuk47
    @juliankasuk47 Год назад +1

    Today I listen to this masterpiece whole day... My colleague in the car though the 6 string bass was a guitar played in low note, they were really amazed when I showed them the video, pure bass played with various techniques. 👍

  • @zoppotrump267
    @zoppotrump267 6 месяцев назад

    So gut! Gänsehaut! Vielen Dank!

  • @hubbsllc
    @hubbsllc Год назад

    Marvelous playing; thank you

  • @alexanderl187
    @alexanderl187 Год назад +1

    What a beautiful fretless 6 string!!!! You've inspired me to pick my bass back up! Stellar Job!

  • @thegreatgotchi
    @thegreatgotchi Год назад +1

    OMFG I LOVE YOU THIS IS MY JAM I STAY BLUE !!!!!

  • @thederpydude2088
    @thederpydude2088 3 месяца назад

    It was so cool to hear all the unique stylistic flairs and effects on the different instruments, especially the blue bass, which interestingly reminded me a little of the sound of a sitar because of kinda of subtly lingering high frequencies, kinda like an auditory aftertaste for the note played 🤔

  • @alexanderfossum92
    @alexanderfossum92 10 месяцев назад

    The Bass Slap from 1:30... OMG! So cool! 🤘🤩🤘 Just briliant!

  • @michaellongbottom3331
    @michaellongbottom3331 Год назад

    Such shred and yet still such groove

  • @elmaiquillol
    @elmaiquillol Год назад

    The slow descent into madness is real...and I love it.

  • @voltaspeeder17
    @voltaspeeder17 Год назад +1

    This is so freakin' amazing i can't believe what i just heard. One of my absolutely favorite songs ever made even better

  • @emiliareynasegura435
    @emiliareynasegura435 3 месяца назад

    Love you ❤
    I'm fan of Blue da ba dee in all it's versions, languages, etc and you just unlocked new song 👌🏼✨

  • @PresbyterianPaladin
    @PresbyterianPaladin Год назад

    That was soooooo dope! The slapocalypse and slappogeddon sections especially!

  • @nablet
    @nablet Год назад +1

    Ufff this goes hard

  • @massimilianomolinari7846
    @massimilianomolinari7846 Год назад

    Absolutely wonderful!!!

  • @Gander6309-KranchTheDestroyer
    @Gander6309-KranchTheDestroyer Год назад

    Bro every song you make sounds like the original composers are right behind you helping you make it better! It sounds enough like the og while still being better!

  • @Vce89
    @Vce89 Год назад

    Masterful as always