If BILLIE JEAN Was The Hardest Song In The World 

If ______ was the hardest song in the world 👇🏻

This is how I feel looking at normal sheet music

Sleeping with your bass is totally normal - I sleep with my new surfboards. But who sleeps in a collared shirt? That's just weird.

i had no idea it was possible to play that well on a bass, you really pushed it to the limit, this is awesome

I could listen to Tappy Jean for the rest of my life. I think it might be the most beautiful 10 seconds of music ever recorded. 🤯 And now I will figure out how to put it on repeat for 10 hours. Wow.

5. Tappy Jean is phenomenal. Its the dreamy sound that most enthusiasts of melodic/symphonic death/black metal bands would be proud to have in a song. I've heard very few sections quite as good.

At this point, you can basically play any song as the hardest song ever

That tappy jean part was the part that blew me away the most because of how you made a classical music piece and a improvised synchronization of Michael's dance moves with the capability formalizations of the base and fused them into one pinnical luminescence of infinite scope of essence that elevated the originality of the songs message to a whole new level that raises the universal enigmatic connection bar between human capabilities and the inner visual premonition of how music resonates and reflects off of the soul of human intricacies of the human body and how music itself can be utilized as another form of people wide language socialization in multiple adaptations that could be innovated, improvised and insinuated just like in a normal conversation with another person except you have more time to make the person and the other listeners more comprehensive of what your trying to implicate. You expressed how music can truly be innovated and a way to inspire others who want to make their own music. Good music never dies it can only evolve and spread growth to new great songs and music ideas off of the foundation of music that stands the test of time no matter how old it is.

Tappy jean 1:26 - 1:42 🤯 absolutely beautiful.

I just saw this for the first time. I dropped my jaw open, dropped the microphone and went for a cold beer absolutely bewildered. I've been a guitar player for over 50 years and I've never encountered a bass player this good.

The little ping note at 2:41 is the greatest bass note ever played.

Number five tho… I would pay to listen to a full version of just that tapping. Holy shit man that was amazing. And I thought upright was cool lol

No matter how many times I am surprised and delighted by Charles' playing I come back and he manages to do it all over again. No "getting used" to what Charles achieves - the tank appears bottomless.

Awesome, I loved Michael Slapson!

Tappy jean was seriously something out of heaven! I want an expanded version NOW!!

The hits like at 1:19 is what made it for me and then of course the following breakdown. This is unreal talent.

That little run at 2:43-2:47 is just unmatched. Straight 🔥

Hell yes Charles! You liked my suggestion and a week later you came through. You rock my dude!

I used your video in class today as I was teaching the 4th grade about sounds, pitch and instruments. They loved it and asked for more. Keep up the great work, man!!! Hats off!!!

I just can't get that Tappy Jean part out my head. Never heard anything like that before, its just absolutely phenomenal ❤

It's never a bad day when Charles has an upload. You're the reason I practice every day, man, please don't ever stop playing that bass!

If you recorded an album of covers, I'd buy it without a second thought

Bro, every time I hear the Tappy Jean (1:25), I want to replay it over and over. PLEASE make a full video of Tappy Jean!

Charles - you are the finest bass player on RU-vid! You build layers of music with one instrument that most people can't even hear in a full song. I salute you!

I had no idea the bass guitar had this range. Very impressive

Michael Jackson would be proud

There are no words in the English language that can describe the degree of talent this young man has.

Tappy Jean is a whole vibe!

This man has got serious talents

Tappy Jean is one of the greatest things I've ever heard. I would love to hear it on the 12-string bass.

Tappy Jean was so tasty it ruined my appetite.

Love how the "funny noise" gets slipped in 😂

I love it that you always put so much thought into your compositions, instead of just playing fast and impressive slappage you also combine it with beautiful music and thats not something every musician can do

Damn dude, the more of your videos I watch, the more impressed I become. This was amazing.

If Billie Jean was the hardest song to play it would be a thriller

Beautiful! especially the tapping (1:26)...

What to say… I’ve watched that video three times in a row and I think this is the most spectacular bass guitar sequence I’ve heard in my life. I know that no one cares but I have to say it. Really, fantastic performance, goosebumps and chills. I’ve been to a million concerts and I’ve never seen that. Spectacular. I rarely comment but now I had to. You already are a legend.

5 TAPPY JEAN👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️ it was amazing!!!👍👍👍🎵🎵🎵

i had no idea that you could do this with a bass.. I am so glad I found this channel

I still haven't found anyone who surpasses this tremendous artist. Simply the best. Not only is his technique impeccable. His musicality is also impeccable. And this last one is the most difficult to find. That's why his combination is wonderful. Thank God there are people like Charles Berthoud, who inspires thousands of young people to search for the path of excellence.

I'd like to hear the entire song as Tappy Jean :D

My favorite bassline probably ever and this was the best one of "If_____ was the hardest song" in my personal opinion

I absolutely love Charles! I watch his videos for inspiration and he cheers me up when he plays just by the tone that he produces. Love you Charles.

I have tried to play guitar for 30 years and well... I'm ok. After watching this I have been able to confirm I'm not a natural by any means. That was deadly and well beyond anything I could produce after a time span of playing that is close to this blokes whole life span ha ha. Bloody excellent doesn't cut it! masterful... well done!!!

That Tappy Jean at 1:25 gave me goosebumps

Based on the fact that Charles is liking every comment, I can assume that he didn’t die after the three minutes were up. Good to know that you’re still with us.

Well crap, I always loved the sound of a good bass player, but this has me rethinking what I loved in the first place, This is beyond engagement material. Absolutely beautiful brother, your fluid jamming style is on a completely different altitude in outer space, you killed it. Thank you for sharing your gift for all to enjoy.

Well you saved your life, I would have been dead after 3 minutes. Insane skill level.

"When you remember to play the actual song" Lmao

As a musician myself all I can say is you rock buddy. What an amazing gift you have. I’ve never heard a base song like that.

That was amazing. Was waiting for you to do this in a long time. THANK YOU

With all those fill-ins I had trouble for your live and can't understand how you stoud so calm.

Tappy Jean was something else, I’d love to hear that be expanded more

Pure gold. Despite knowing by now how ridiculously talented you are I get just as amazed everytime. I'm fairly certain I won't come across a better bassist during my lifetime, not kidding.

Tappy Jean is absolutely killer.

This guy is a monster

Tappy Jean was phenomenal - such a melodic surprise!

I swear if Charles posts ONE more of these videos I'm gonna... Watch and enjoy it 👍

Tappy Jean is the most amazing part, you need to make song that has that part for a longer time.

This brought me joy. Thank you!

If you added the 2:41 note on purpose, which I think you did, you are the God of bass and a blasphemy at the same time! Amazing musicality can be seen here despite of the impressive performance and technique exhibited. This what makes you special. Keep it up!

Slapping the base is funky, but your tapping is always so crisp. Such a pleasing sound regardless of the track.

I just love Billie Jean in that slapping thick bass. You're awesome dude.

Oh my! What in the world did I just watch. Dude played that bass with the same emotion.

That was awesome. Thank you for honoring the GOAT !

only PRO BASSists can cheat death muhaha

I’m not sure how many times I can listen the this son but let the countdown begin. Well over a 100 at this point. Been listening to Bruce since I can remember and never heard a cover like this. Absolutely amazing.

Tappy segment was velvet!

Now that was just downright excellent, how creative!👏🏆

I am a classically trained flute player, I've played for over 30 years...Amazing job..Billie Jean threw me for a loop when I learned how to play it a few years ago, and I thought Rachmaninoff was hard...I love listening to you play...

Your creativity, talent and precision is without equal!

Pure genius...

I wanted Tappy Jean to just keep going. Bloody lovely.

Liked, favorited, put on repeat, playing as loud as I can, disturbing neighbours and commented!!!!!

Tappy Jean is my favorite part! So smooth to the ear!

I could never play nor even read sheet music, yet went on to build a very successful career in playing guitar & vocals in my band for years, ALL BY EAR!!!

`Tappy jean` was sublime!

"Tappy Jean" rocked. Super rendition.

absolutely awesome mate

DUDE!!! That was amazing!!!

Good thing u were sleeping with that bass bro. I think i will start doing it also just to be safe

It never tires me to watch a master showing his mastery.

You keep getting better, how is this even possible?

I remember Michael could just sing like a bass if he wanted to, in fact, the iconic bass line of Billie jeans was him huming the bass line one day and was like "why not"

This guy NEVER ceases to amaze me WOW! KILLING IT!

Man that was close on the countdown clock you barely “beat it” 😉

That tappy Jean part No.5 was so melodic🎶🎶🎼🎵

This is so fun to play along to with drums! Love it

I think a bass cover of "The hall of the mountain king" would be interesting to see 👍

I really love the "hardest song in the world" series! It drives me everytime one step closer to give up on trying to learn to play the bass, but your performances are phaenomenal! I stand in awe! Huge fan here! :)

THIS SOUNDS AMAZING!!! Im crying... 🤗

That tapping part gave me chills. Super epic !

Tapping on bass just sounds so magically beautiful. Amazing job

This is probably my favorite performance of yours. It highlights your incredible skills and your creativity. This is the kind of performance that I save to a playlist so I can play it often.

Very impressive bass guitar playing! Loved your talent & video! Thanks!

OMG, the instruments almost sings. Amazing.

This man is the Eddie Van Halen of the bass guitar!

Phenomenal. It looks like magic to me. As far as I can tell, you could be the best bassist on the planet. Is it possible you are an extraterrestrial? Unbelievable stuff. ALSO, those numbered remarks like "Slappy Jean", "Michael Slapson" and "Slapocalypse". Those are funny! All good wishes.

This is SO entertaining! Well done

Ok, I just loved that! How can anyone improve on that song, but I would love to hear THIS on the dance floor! Thank you so much, and keep up the great work!