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Charles Berthoud: Mission Unslappable (Mission Impossible Slap Bass)
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Charles Berthoud: Mission Unslappable (Mission Impossible Slap Bass)

Charles Berthoud put together another creative and entertaining video. In this one, he takes on the theme to “Mission Impossible” in a way you’d expect from the bass guru.

Charles Berthoud: Eye of the Tiger
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Charles Berthoud: Eye of the Tiger

Charles Berthoud put together another highly entertaining video – in every way. Check out his ripping version of “Eye of the Tiger.”

The Omnific Release “The Law of Augmenting Returns”
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The Omnific Release “The Law of Augmenting Returns”

The Omnific has returned with their second studio album, “The Law of Augmenting Returns,” which sees the Australian prog rock trio expanding on their sound.

Charles Berthoud: Sound of Silence (on Fretless Bass)
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Charles Berthoud: Sound of Silence (on Fretless Bass)

Charles Berthoud grabbed a fretless bass (and acoustic guitar) for this hauntingly beautiful rendition of Simon and Garfunkel’s “Sound of Silence.”

Charles Berthoud: Live Rock Bass Solo
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Charles Berthoud: Live Rock Bass Solo

Charles Berthoud is going on tour with Bernth and Ola Englund. To give us a preview, he shared a live video he dubbed “Charles Berthoud STUNS Jazz Fans With ROCK Bass Solo.”

Zander Zon and Charles Berthoud: Insane Bass Battle
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Zander Zon and Charles Berthoud: Insane Bass Battle

Zander Zon posted another “Bass Battle” video with Charles Berthoud, and this is a short, but wild ride. The video includes a “tapping round,” a “fingerstyle round,” and a “pick round.”

Charles Berthoud: “Under The Bridge” On Fretless Bass
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Charles Berthoud: “Under The Bridge” On Fretless Bass

I love when Charles Berthoud reimagines songs on the fretless bass. In this new video, he takes on the Red Hot Chili Peppers tune, “Under The Bridge.”

Charles Berthoud: Take On Me (“But it Absolutely SLAPS”)
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Charles Berthoud: Take On Me (“But it Absolutely SLAPS”)

Charles Berthoud decided to cover a song I heard countless times back in the 80’s, but he did it the way I dig it: all with basses. Here he is performing a-ha’s monster hit, “Take On Me.”

Charles Berthoud: If Sinatra Played Bass (“My Way”)
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Charles Berthoud: If Sinatra Played Bass (“My Way”)

Charles Berthoud never ceases to amaze. In this video he titled “If Sinatra Played BASS,” Charles plays a masterful solo bass arrangement of “My Way.”

Charles Berthoud: “Elevated” Live at Musicians Institute
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Charles Berthoud: “Elevated” Live at Musicians Institute

Charles Berthoud recently held a bass clinic at Musicians Institute in Hollywood. As his intro, he performed his song “Elevated” for the attendees.

Charles Berthoud: When System of a Down Gives You Two Minutes to Audition
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Charles Berthoud: When System of a Down Gives You Two Minutes to Audition

Charles Berthoud is turning things up with this video, where he takes System of a Down’s “BYOB” and makes it his own. Bernth joined Charles in this adventure, which is broken down in 10 sections.

Charles Berthoud: Fade To Black (Fretless Bass Arrangement)
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Charles Berthoud: Fade To Black (Fretless Bass Arrangement)

I love when Charles Berthoud breaks out the fretless, and he did just that on this all-bass cover of Metallica’s “Fade To Black.”