Level 11: Bass Solo Take One

Somewhere Cliff is like "I told those guys I should have played all those parts"

I saw Cliff in concert in 1986 (yeah I'm old) and I guarantee you he would be blown away by this performance. Amazing display of skill, Charles. You ROCK!

I felt like this video really show cases the outrageous heights of skill Charles has reached. Most guitar songs I think OK, if I spend a while I'll be able to learn them, but this just feels totally beyond impossible. Astounding playing and a magnificent arrangement, bravo!

This whole cover had more bass that the entire justice for all album

Orion is one of the best instrumentals ever created. Thanks Charles for bringing it up.

Cliff's songwriting and musical theory knowledge were such an underrated part of what made that era of Metallica truly legendary. His songwriting worked in so much classical influence that James and Lars just don't have. I love the consciously progressive spng structures and pute aggression of Justice, but when Cliff died an extremely significant piece of wbat made Metallica special went with him. His skill on his instrument speaks for itself, but Jason and Rob are exceptional players in their own right. His songwriting was what truly elevated the band.

Ok. I am a musician. And I am a Metallica fan. And I have never EVER seen or heared anything like this before... I mean I am speechless.... Woooow....

Cliff Approves Everyone approves Charles winning.

I didnt know you named your fingers cliff, kirk and James.

I was also a Metallica fanatic at one point and this song is a masterpiece, you’ve once again blown me away with your mastery, truly phenomenal.

I'm sat here going "No f**king way" over and over. The hours and hours of practise to get anywhere near this good make this even more impressive. Just wow.

Wait... what just happened? Look.. I have been a bass player and a huge metallica fan, more specifically a huge Cliff Burton fan my entire life. I have never seen or heard anything near this amazing ever in my life. I am going to need this to be played at my funeral.. Right before Pink Floyd's "The Great Gig in the Sky". This was one of the most interesting, amazingly beautiful, creative and brilliant things I have ever heard. You my friend have just earned the first comment I have made on a KZfaq video in years. Well done. You are a genius, without question one of the most fascinating musicians I have ever seen play. Thank you for that!! Wow.. Holy shit! I am going to watch that a few more times. Cliff would be very happy about this.

Me: **thinks I'm good for being able to play all of Orion on bass** Charles: **plays the 3 instruments at once**

This is mindblowing. One of the most impressive things I've ever seen

I love how level 2 is playing 2 different musicians parts. You're on a whole different level and I hope you get all the praise and recognition you deserve.

Cliff probably would've loved to see this

This. Was. Absolutely. Amazing. I saw Cliff play the last UK gig before his death. He would be honoured. You have serious talent.

Fantastic Arrangement. Cliff Was First Bassist I Followed And Felt The Style Of Hi Playing to My Core. First Song I Learned Was For Whom the Bell Tolls as 12 Years Old On A Kay Starter Series 3/4 Scale Bass....LOL. I Still Play And Love His Bass Lines, 35 Years later, I Still Feel Each Of His Notes With Spirit. Rock On Charles, Great Tribute to Cliff And One I'll Be Listening to many More times....BASS-CLEF-LIFE

Came back to watch this again. Still blows my mind. Cliff’s legacy and I like to think he’s smiling broadly. Outstanding. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

do two different people live inside your arms?

"honey, where's Charles?" "He's in his room playing with himself again".

As a lifelong bassist, and fan of Cliff Burton specifically, that was absolutely fantastic. 🤘🏼

Thank you for paying tribute to Cliff in a way I always wished I could, but never had the patience, talent or drive to manage to do. He was taken from us too soon, but he left an indelible legacy, a mark on musical history that ought not be forgotten by all who play Bass. Though he may not have been the greatest to play the 4 string, none can deny his contributions, and I hope one day others will come to hold you in the same high regard as him.

The Call of Ktulu. I'd love to hear you do a version of that.

That was a masterpiece. He rocks so hard because he's not a mortal man.

Saw them at Boston Calling just a little while ago, and hearing this literally makes me tear up a little. Love Orion, amazingly done!

This is one of the most beautifull things i've ever heard. For someone that had such a short life, Cliff is still such a big influence.

Looks like a Piano player on Bass! Musicians are just off the charts these days. One word.....BRAVO!

Damn, Charles. You are way beyond a ""bass player". You are the very definition of a musician. I have been playing on bands for around 45 years and I watch all the greats here on KZfaq. But you are the best I have ever seen in my entire musical life, including some of the brilliant famous musicians I've been lucky enough to be friends with.

As a bass player, I am AMAZED at what I just witnessed. Charles, you are absolutely incredible! I am just in awe of your skill. Rock on, Im subscribing!

i love this so much i cant stop watching it

This is so much better when you remember that Cliff originally wanted to play the whole interlude on bass by himself

My closest friend and I used to jam on this song (specifically the waltz) every day for years, about 25 years ago. He just recently passed away unexpectedly. We were in the beginning stages of resurrecting our jam days and recording a cover of it. I'm very critical of covers of this song. This was astounding. Job well done. I shed a few tears.

You are a wonderful example of how hard work is rewarding. Those tens of thousands of hours practicing and playing have made you a magician on the instrument. Amazing.

On second hearing I noticed the background drums, that passed unnoticed on first hearing, so mesmerized I was. Charles, you shot it out of the park. AGAIN. Amazing yet again.

I was 15 when Master was released, Metallica was already my favorite band, and Orion quickly became my favorite song. I played it for my dad one day, telling him it was my favorite song, and he was shocked that it had no lyrics/vocals. I'm not going to say he liked it, but he stayed in the room until the end of the song. I'll always remember that, weird how those little things stick with you over the years. Amazing performance, I think you honor the memory of Cliff with this piece. Thanks for sharing your talent.

2:20 its crazy how this almost sounds like Mozart, Cliff was such a gem

I could watch this for hours non stop. Simply phenomenal.

Incredibly beautiful. It blows my mind how musicians brains work.

So the "celtic triplets" on a single fret with multiple fingers tapping-like a pianist playing the same key a bunch, but somehow even harder-dude you're insane.

Are we all just gonna ignore that he played the bass solo with one hand

Barely in, and just started getting emotional. This is beautiful, and absolutely incredible.

That was absolutely amazing. You are very gifted and I hope the guys in Metallica hear that. Nicely done

Songs: - Blackened (without pick) - Anasthesia (pulling teeth) - Fuel with really sick Cliff Burton-like solo - Collab/battle with Andriy Vasylenko - creator of The biggest tribute to Cliff and a guy who would say anything you want to know about Metallica

Such a classic in the Metallica catalog, and a great tribute to the late great Cliff Burton! Amazing as always my man!

MAN, did this all SO WELL!!! This is the song that got me into playing both guitar and bass.

WOW!! Amazing video, amazing stuff with that bass! Great job

Why is your channel so underrated? This one was absolutely e p i c c

Orion, is one of my favorite instrumentals ever created to this day.

I am floored Thank you for taking me back to those early Metallica years

Orion is in my opinion, the best heavy metal instrumental ever written. You Sir, did an outstanding tribute to Cliff.

As an aspiring bassist, Orion quickly became my favorite Metallica song when i first heard it. Cliff Burton is definitely my favorite bassist and biggest inspiration. This cover was incredible, wow.

Back in the day of KZfaq this would've gotten 1M views.

Congrats mate, this video is absolutely epic! 👌🤙

absolutely stunning

Orion is my fav bass solo period not just Metallica. The highest praise I can give you would be to say if Cliff was alive to see this he would have been as mesmerized as I was. RIP Cliff Burton

I have seen Charles play Orion, i can die happy now

That is amazing, I am truly impressed, thank you

Outrageous! I loved that, so much soul and intensity! All the best of heavy music!

As an old school Metallica fan, I am just so happy to be alive here in the future, just to see things like this.

"Orion" first brought me to tears when I first saw "Cliff 'em All" on VHS, and they used it as the background music to the photo montage of Cliff at the end of it. I absolutely loved "Orion" prior to that moment, but ever since then it changed me and how I perceived it. Cliff was incredible, and his musicianship was legendary. Thank you, Charles, for this terrific arrangement. Well done.

Very impressive. Takes an enormous amount of skill to play those parts simultaneously. Well done to you.

Outstanding. Absolutely unbelievable work

my 6-string bass, sitting on its stand: "Why can't you finger me like that?" me: "STOP JUDGING ME!!"

I don’t understand what it is I practice for nearly 30 minutes like every few months or so and this guy is still just so much better than me.

You are the best bassist I've ever seen. You're mastery of your instrument is complete.

Totally in awe!!! Absolutely stunning composition, fantastic.

You are, in my opinion, the most talented bassist on planet Earth. This is probably an understatement, as your reign likely extends further than our cozy little rock...

Dude that was the BEST Orion cover! Cliff would love it!

My favorite song of all times. Well done Charles! Sounds good!

Brilliant! You are a sick, sick man! Keep up the great playing!!!

Incredible. Truly incredible. The arrangement, the chops, the everything.

You know. When I first heard Orion, it didn't take me much to decide that, if there's a song to be played, this is the song that's gonna be played at my funeral. That was 4 years ago, back in summer 2016. I haven't changed my choice ever since. It also marked the start of my interest in bass. I looked up Cliff's clean bass track (without the other instruments), and have listened to it more times than I can rememeber. I also learned that Cliff originally played the piano and that this also influenced his playing style. As someone who also plays the piano, I found this wonderful. And I started loving bass, realising that a whole world was opening up before me. I started actively looking for basslines in music and realised just how much of an impact a good bass line can have on the piece of music. I started getting better audio equipment and now I just couldn't imagine to enjoy music without solid bass (at least where it's expected). While I may not start playing bass myself, I certainly have started to feel a desire to pick it up. It's just, that I have just enough time for one instrument, and I do love playing piano with all my heart, but thanks to Cliff, seeing how playing piano can affect how you play bass, I want to believe that I at least have bass in my heart. All of these emotions welled up within me after hearing your solo bass cover. It's a wonderful arrangement for possibly one of my favourite pieces of music of all time and wonderfully captured the spirit that I love so much about this piece. Thank you so much for this.

Just amazing. Thank you!

2:20 this part is so beatiful. There is something naive yet very profund in that melody.

The funniest part, is that the level 10 was the "easiest" thing that he played in this video

I never heard something like this you're so impressive it's my favorite song of Metallica you're the best that I know keep it on

I been a huge Metallica fan and such a huge cliff burton fan since the 80's and you totally captured Metallica perfectly. Cliff would be so proud of you. You are the best bass player I have ever heard.

When you realize that level 10 is more easy than the lower levels lmao

Here's one for you from a 46 year old "former Metallica fan" too haha....wait....stop....1st, that was pretty badass...gotta say. Heres my vote for another. Call of Ktulu...

This song is still beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

Absolutely fantastic!!!

This is the only channel where I click like before watching. It's so gratifying, after seeing the videos, that I am always right!

Not even kidding... you’re probably in the top 10 best living bassists.

INSANE. congrats man, made my day, THANK YOU

Watching this again, and man those triplets near 2:50 are just killer. So much talent.

This was so beautiful, Charles. Thank you for paying tribute to a legend and showing all of us what hard work and dedication really mean. Cliff would've been so proud to see how incredibly you reinterpreted an amazing song. Thanks, bro. So rad.

"You all know Cliff Burton over here? Everyone, Hi Cliff, How ya doing?" JH -Day on the Green 8/31/85

Watching This never gets old. love this

Amazing!!!! Fantastic stuff dude! keep it up

Hey that's my name

This is by far the best Orion cover i've ever seen. Excellent job,wish i could see more of this 💪

Thanks heaps for that! I really enjoyed it. I play a 6 String Fretless and never thought to have a go at this song in this unique bass tapping way. I'll give it a go!

Dude, you are absolutely incredible!! Rock on!!

And Cliff really wanted to have all these harmonies played on bass. Imagine that. Imagine no longer!

I've watched your channel grow since Davie 504 introduced us to you. You have done so well for yourself, atta boy. Your playing is incredible. Your version of Orion was the straw that broke the camel's back and I could no longer refrain from sending you this congratulatory comment. Well done lad.

My friend, you are truly awesome. Congrats, and thank you for your commitment.

Absolutely amazing. Unbelievable.

Dude, you might be the best bass player I've ever seen. I don't usually care for or listen to/watch ANY bass arrangements of ANYTHING. But since I saw your MAD World cover I've been loving your shit bro. Good work.