Charles Berthoud - Smooth Criminal (Official Music Video)

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2 ай бұрын

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Original Song: Smooth Criminal by Michael Jackson
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@CharlesBerthoud 2 ай бұрын

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@patrickfolger2817 2 ай бұрын

Dont need thoes..i have a Dolby stereo amp..😂😂😂❤from 1996🎉jvc

@sat1241 2 ай бұрын

The playing was good, reminded me of what Marcus Miller might do but with some extra tapping. I think you should do something more ambitious a 15 minute medley of various MJ songs. But I think this stuff is getting to easy for you. Jazz improvisation is more out of your comfort zone (although I know you can play Donna Lee and Teen Town as well as anybody) but if you devote a half hour to improvising swing feel I think it would open up a big door for you in several months and expand your audience. The exciting potential of that is to do a live video where you do some improvising and there is a risk of mistakes People love to hear the humanity of making a mistake and then the ability to recover from it and keep playing.

@derekbowbrick6233 2 ай бұрын

Smooth salesman

@bjmoreno100 2 ай бұрын

Jajaja lo hace tan fácil que bakn versión

@n1nj4l1nk 2 ай бұрын

Dude, shilling raycon is low af.

@Connor_Nichols 2 ай бұрын

Why doesn’t my bass do this?

@Deep42Thought 2 ай бұрын

Do what? Don't allow you to practice more ;) ?

@PermanentExile 2 ай бұрын

You need a more expensive bass. I read that in an advertisement, so it must be true.

@d-obvious 2 ай бұрын

same reason why you don't get instant 6 pack abbs just like the underwear box shows

@kevinshiley9061 2 ай бұрын

It must be defective! Lol

@enriqueormenovillafuerte5791 2 ай бұрын

He plays great and gives a lot of inspiration.

@dravenblackthorn4765 2 ай бұрын

I believe that if Michael were alive, and saw this, you'd be getting a phone call and you'd be playing bass on his next album.

@ImOnAJourney 2 ай бұрын

True!

@paradoxical_taco Ай бұрын

Agreed

@davidwilson6577 Ай бұрын

He'd hire him just so they could play Speed Demon live. Check out the Speed Demon bassline btw.

@axelroc Ай бұрын

You re too much

@jeffreyodell9994 Ай бұрын

Naw, Michael would be begging to be on Charle's record! LOL

@blackgrizzly4987 2 ай бұрын

He's a smooth Slap Animal

@samiam4544 2 ай бұрын

I think he is a Slap Criminal because it is against the law to slap that hard.

@francoishuard8396 2 ай бұрын

Wild wild thing

@kadifonika5766 2 ай бұрын

And Tap Animal 😊❤

@churt4490 Ай бұрын

Should’ve said he’s a Smooth Slapinimal 😅

@an-Drew404 2 ай бұрын

Greetings Charles, I am a self-taught Argentine bassist, my name is Andrew. I love your videos and since I was 14 you were an inspiration to me. ¡Thank you for your amazing work!

@CharlesBerthoud 2 ай бұрын

Have fun and keep practising!!

@LeonTR075 2 ай бұрын

Definitely Argentina must be one of the greatest countries in the world. Greetings from Argentina

@joshuadelaughter7968 2 ай бұрын

@@CharlesBerthoud What sort of practicing do you recommend? I've played for 15 years but I'm kinda mediocre. Everytime I sit down to "practice," I have no idea what I should actually do.

@althejazzman 2 ай бұрын

@@joshuadelaughter7968 Learn as many different songs as you can. Then you'll absorb other players' techniques and styles into your own and develop your ear to picking out common patterns and melody shapes.

@ryanwillett6256 2 ай бұрын

@@joshuadelaughter7968you are practicing and he is practising.

@retrofedora7061 2 ай бұрын

M. Jackson : Moonwalker Charles B. : Basswalker

@seankenneth8622 2 ай бұрын

Blade : Daywalker

@RaijinSozin 2 ай бұрын

I was always the musician in the family, but one day, my little brother came to me and showed me the iconic bass line. It's meant the world to me ever since 🖤 what a fuckin bop

@CharlesBerthoud 2 ай бұрын

Such a great bass line - the only way to improve it was to play it on a BASS 😎

@coolray3334 Күн бұрын

They always say there’s somebody out there better than you ,he’s that somebody

@ostentatiousostrich 2 ай бұрын

Ah, so you're the one who they hired to record the music for the Moonwalker game on the Sega Megadrive!

@stephenwalsh6205 2 ай бұрын

That was an awesome game!

@k.h.1587 2 ай бұрын

I don't think he is old enough

@indianajim 2 ай бұрын

I played that Moonwalker game for HOURS in the Circus Circus arcade in Reno.

@AwesomeBoysJPTV 2 ай бұрын

It sounds like that

@ashgiles4401 Ай бұрын

Going to listed to the Sega soundtrack

@w00tyd00d 2 ай бұрын

This was so smooth, it's criminal

@slashghero Ай бұрын

❤

@themysteriousoa4466 2 ай бұрын

Fun Fact: The Slap Bass that we hear in Smooth Criminal is actually played on a Synthesizer called: “Synclavier II” *Pronunciation Sin-Clav-ee-air* and the Patch Note is called: “Muted Piano” by Christopher Currell and another Bass Synth: “MiniMoog”. It would later be played on an actual Bass by Bassist: “Alex Al”.

@Rusli1659LPSoldier 2 ай бұрын

don't forget, Ant Alien Antfarm bassist did the slap bass as well on their cover version of Smooth Criminal before playing the pick.

@macho9556 2 ай бұрын

@@Rusli1659LPSoldier AAF rendition of Smooth Criminal is pretty nasty also

@Rusli1659LPSoldier 2 ай бұрын

@@macho9556 yeah way heavier. Also Fun fact: Michael Jackson actually approved the cover and the music video as well. he changed his mind that he liked the kid dancing with the mask instead of without the mask.

@DesertRainReads Ай бұрын

@@Rusli1659LPSoldier the music video was such a brilliant pastiche of all things Michael Jackson. It was great stuff, also, I loved that rendition of Smooth Criminal.

@Rusli1659LPSoldier Ай бұрын

@@DesertRainReads yeah, the music will always be a brilliant master piece except the creepy eyes at the end.

@sanyo_neezy 2 ай бұрын

I love how you're looking super professional playing your instrument expertly like basically no one else in the world can while wearing your incredibly handsome shirt and the caption in the corner simply reads "slappidy slap" 😂

@ScootsMcPoot 9 күн бұрын

I would say he is one of the top 30 bass players on the planet. And that's insane to think.

@Bromeostasis Ай бұрын

The Annie are you ok part is insanely good

@phoebea 2 ай бұрын

A super smooth Bass criminal. You're not beating those "slap and tap" charges.

@orlandoblack7584 9 күн бұрын

I DON'T BELIEVE THIS BASS PLAYS THIS WELL

@phoebea 9 күн бұрын

@@orlandoblack7584Of course not! The bassist is the one who plays the bass. 😂 No bass could do what Charles does.

@pedrol2774 2 ай бұрын

New Charles video? It's an immediate like👍

@astigmagingiba 2 ай бұрын

I could watch this all day

@DSleezy117 2 ай бұрын

Dude is otherworldly

@curtisbryce5096 2 ай бұрын

I thoroughly enjoy watching a master of his craft.

@chelopeppers 18 күн бұрын

is insane how clean the sound is, with all that slapping and tapping and techiques you don't hear a single fret, I mean this is unveliable, Charles is from another planet!

@countroshculla Ай бұрын

Charles really is the ACE of BASS!

@pt_reppz_ 2 ай бұрын

Absolutely love this cover! Amazing well done 🤩👏🏽

@CharlesBerthoud 2 ай бұрын

Stream Smooth Criminal on Spotify: rb.gy/k1znms

@DatouneJR 2 ай бұрын

If slapping is a crime, Mr Berthoud is THE Kingpin of bass.

@tetraedri_1834 2 ай бұрын

The King of criminals

@kawaiikitty4569 2 ай бұрын

This is the best - after your short I was hoping for a full length and you did not disappoint! Slaptastic genius!

@Prophecy6 2 ай бұрын

Nicely done as always you smooth criminal.

@SuziQ. 2 ай бұрын

I’ve never watched the likes go up so fast, and deservedly so! Thank you for the full version.

@SeraphsWitness 2 ай бұрын

So clean it sounds synthesized. Insane

@jamesadamgleason9471 2 ай бұрын

Mods man Mods... Still gotta hit the notes tho

@toddsilverwolfe 2 ай бұрын

MJ would have been proud! Would have loved to see you and him collab in his prime.

@ImOnAJourney 2 ай бұрын

They’d have been BEYOND amazing together, wouldn’t they??

@LeeroyJanky 2 ай бұрын

I'm running a music club this summer for my school's summer school program. Kids will be learning ukulele, but I'm also throwing in some music history and bass appreciation . I had already planned to show off a bass concerto movement on upright and You Can't Hold No Groove on bass guitar with a teacher that plays drums I definitely want to toss in at least an excerpt of this!

@theolynncarpenter4613 2 ай бұрын

Why am I crying? This was ASTOUNDING! The soul doesn't lie...BRAVO!!

@D3-Keys 2 ай бұрын

Love your work Charles keep going !

@Eltanin24 2 ай бұрын

YES !!!

@davidboyce8683 Ай бұрын

I'm convinced this man was dropped off by aliens to frustrate earth bound musicians .

@kubus830 Ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣

@nick_coles_art Ай бұрын

100%

@69horey Ай бұрын

There is no other explanation 😅

@VRTIG0-yay 2 ай бұрын

everytime you cover a song it sounds fresh and new and Its always great to hear it again reimagined

@howardstark 2 ай бұрын

As always, you rocked! 😎👍🏻

@doctormd 2 ай бұрын

Wow 🤩

@l-doggwilly6246 Ай бұрын

This guy ain't human! Geez! 😮 🎸

@GabbarSeTakkar Ай бұрын

This deserves a billion views. I guess people simply don’t understand how much talent it takes to do something like this.

@alexsmith6076 8 күн бұрын

It's just unthinkable!

@mntish 2 ай бұрын

Slaptastic

@Elixshogunhunter 2 ай бұрын

Very nice!

@pavel-krupin 2 ай бұрын

Brilliant as always! 👍

@ebrinter 2 күн бұрын

Direto daqui do Brasil, vi seu vídeo no Instagram e vim correndo procurar o vídeo completo no KZfaq. Simplesmente espetacular! Parabéns!

@Bandulu7 2 ай бұрын

Your technique is the real smooth criminal 🎸🤑👌

@user-go1jy3wn3x 2 ай бұрын

Это прекрасно!

@mykuntstynx9463 Ай бұрын

I keep coming back to this... I'm Gen X and grew up with this song on the radio. I became a Metal Head but THIS!!!? This literally draws tears it's so freaking amazing. And I'm a 35 year long guitar player who believes Shawn Lane is the G.O.A.T. But this.... I mean Charles has taken over as my favorite and (in my opinion) greatest instrumentalist of all time.

@mrigankb94 12 күн бұрын

You're the smooth criminal of all the bassists.

@lyall3000 Ай бұрын

You’re possible the greatest base player that has ever lived. No exaggeration. You’re single handedly redefining what is possible on base. Incredible stuff mate and absolutely sick cover!

@tal1989 2 ай бұрын

Sunday Monday Slappy Daysss

@Yupppi 2 ай бұрын

The dude has the most iconic rock and metal guitar amp for his bass.

@nizzy_rk 2 ай бұрын

😂😂 Dude got sharp eyes

@andreweveritt3829 Ай бұрын

Just awesome!!!

@papsmear666 2 ай бұрын

Charles isnt from this planet...Hes an advanced lifeform 😳

@timmiller1 2 ай бұрын

Perhaps he came from an alien ant farm

@tadiwanashewutawunashe4974 Ай бұрын

This is what they mean when they say make the most of life😂

@devinebass Ай бұрын

OUTRAGEOUS DUDE!!!! 🔥❤

@diogocorreia8047 2 ай бұрын

Tava esperando esse video!

@talon3684 Ай бұрын

Thank you for making me slap happy watching and hearing this. No doubt that Mike would have loved this as much as us fans do. And that breakdown at #5 with the taparoos - super smooth man. Slaps you very much.

@shreksthongg 2 ай бұрын

Damn, smooth criminal is one of my favorite MJ songs. Love your take on it

@kayleigh4838 2 ай бұрын

first

@CharlesBerthoud 2 ай бұрын

👏🏻🥇

@kayleigh4838 2 ай бұрын

@@CharlesBerthoud thanks, I love your videos and music :D

@VirgoBirrane Күн бұрын

This is crazy 😮

@cloudmarcus 2 ай бұрын

This guy doesn't play bass, he is one with the bass

@crisrose521 Ай бұрын

Thank you for not using a silly useless 5 string 🙏

@passengerplanetearth 2 ай бұрын

This is clearly AI generated as he appears to have at least 10 fingers on each hand

@RealAmericanSanta 17 күн бұрын

No no no, he was just created using dna from Steve Vai and carol kaye

@Repentofyosins 13 күн бұрын

😂😂

@MegaLaban12345 10 күн бұрын

Awful comment

@charliekama1591 Күн бұрын

You cannot beat him isnt it? 😅😅

@Debabluz1 Күн бұрын

No no no!

@6OSCARMIKEBAND 2 күн бұрын

You’re hired!

@tjak76 5 күн бұрын

My vote for the GOAT bass player. Unreal. 😳

@silviomp 2 ай бұрын

Always amazing!

@trevordupp8734 2 ай бұрын

Love what you have been pumping out lately!

@chrisedwards7996 Ай бұрын

Absolutely Stunning!

@javableak 4 күн бұрын

Sound of tubes! Warm, musical and organic. Only for those who know how to appreciate it... I think that there are fewer and fewer of us who have this virtue.

@simalakasatsimaganda 3 күн бұрын

Agreed, really good. In my opinion, the crucial point is between part 4. and 5. of the solo, where he sneaks in substitute backing tones/chords to set the color and template for the later solo ideas. If not for that inspired piece of work, I doubt this video would have come to be. The catalyst moment for the rest of the solo composition;) Thumbs up Charles!

@arthuryehuda7029 Ай бұрын

Insane!!!! Unbelievably amazing!!! 🙌🙌🙌🙌👏👏👏👏

@dancoleman1269 5 күн бұрын

Undeniably the greatest bassist to ever live in the history of the earth thus far. 👍👍👍👍

@seansolina895 Ай бұрын

Dude...this guy is incredible.

@RealEstateChris56 2 ай бұрын

I always turn up the volume and bass for a Charles video!! Great job brother!

@abakst 2 ай бұрын

This is masterful!! And I love that the official video still has the KZfaq-style listicle captions ❤

@StevenBrener 2 ай бұрын

Charles is absolutely incredible

@Klippstein41 2 ай бұрын

this guy is so good that it both inspires me and makes me want to quit at the same time

@chadgarber Ай бұрын

Sounds amazing

@Oscaraha 2 ай бұрын

Man, these are getting better and better. Congrats!

@southpawlibranine3511 Ай бұрын

Literally sounds like a perfect midi track in a good way

@thierryrobichaud2603 Ай бұрын

wow the lighting is amazing

@dylankelner2856 2 ай бұрын

Absolutely incredible. Gonna be listening to this one a lot I can tell

@allhonesty848 2 ай бұрын

It's criminal how smooth Charles is

@benmohatun Ай бұрын

So smooth, so crisp.

@JnannathBasumatary-lw3yr 19 күн бұрын

What a mastery you have.

@purdisc 2 ай бұрын

Absolutely fantastic work. Big smile on my face listening to this cover.

@mikemuday 2 ай бұрын

So good. You are an absolute master of your craft!

@Hadi.Najjar Ай бұрын

this is one of the best performances ive ever seen or heard in my life..

@dancromwell5265 2 ай бұрын

That's some smooth showin off right there. One of my favorite Jackson Jams Nicely Done Sir. that was SLAPTACTULAR Loved it..I'm going to have to play it again .

@allieandbo 2 ай бұрын

That was so sick that I'm gonna sit through your ad for the crappy Raycon earbuds. Lol.

@abcbcd1834 2 ай бұрын

Fantastic, as always. Your arrangements are great dude

@wandering.with.the.grooms 14 күн бұрын

I have always enjoyed this song and the bass line.

@Khayrullah_for_unity Ай бұрын

Excellent!!! 🎉🎉🎉

@AndreSomers 2 ай бұрын

Very smooth, and criminally good!

@evilformerlys4704 2 ай бұрын

Crisp slap just sounds so otherworldly, no music is complete without the Bass!!! Flight me!

@drop0ut606 Ай бұрын

a very underrated part of the original is the ACTUAL bassline, it's in the pocket, groovy, and smooth (pun intended?). Honestly when the song is remixed or covered it's often left out in favor of something more flashy and "fun to play". but it really is the backbone to the whole original.