When A Jazz Musician Does A POP Recording Session... 

If you get hired for a pop session on bass, just play Classical Thump.

*Bassist playing more than one note* "Look man, this is not jazz."

“Ok, Jack white” 😵😂

I really liked the initial bassline and appreciated that you were going for 80s pop instead of modern pop.

That first bassline was giving me strong 80's vibes. I would've kept it.

That first bassline he played was actually perfect tho

That first bassline was fucking great

I love how when the producer shows him what they want him to play he goes lower than the bass can go in that tuning

Love it!!! This happened to me once. One of my bandmates/roommates was making a pop song with another roommate and they wanted me to lay down some bass for their track, and everything i played was too busy for what they wanted, until i literally played just root notes. This video was spot on.

This one seems to be a little too passionate for it to be simply a skit. This has definitely happened to Charles

“Let’s keep it simple man; this ain’t a Dream Theater audition.”

The look at 2:57 is hilarious! Charles, this reminds me of a gig I did years ago. The guy heard me sit in with him, liked what I did and hired me. I show up to the gig which was a three piece group, so I played my ass off. During the break after the 1st set he told me this wasn't my show, it was his. All he wants to hear from me are Roots and 5ths. That's exactly what I gave him for the 2nd set.

Thats why i like japanese bands they usually have amazing basslines that compliment the song.

And that's how Blinding Lights was accidentally composed

Getting some Daniel Thrasher vibes in this one, and that's fine by me!

Just a little anecdote: I started a band and for that band i learned drums since i had a drum set and needed a drummer. I never played drums before, ok? It was tough and i struggled a lot but my best friend is my guitarist so he was so freaking supportive, it became a very fruitful experience. Anyway, fast forward a few years and he finds a work buddy that plays drums so we naturally invite him to play for our band so i can pick up the instrument ive been playing and studying for years… the bass. Well, time progresses and after the first few lessons i noticed the drummer trying to control everything, even going so far as to make up lyrics (that he drunkenly forgot) to a bass line i came up with. Then he said it was his song and he thought of it, which pissed me to all hell. My guitarist saw that i pretty much started to hate this guy, and said we should switch instruments for shits and giggles. We did, me on drums, the drummer on bass. All he did was basic rythms pretty much in sync with the guitar parts, he even had tge balls to say “im just playing what T- plays like a bassist is supposed to.” As if i was awful at bass or was playing too much. Now, this of course didnt stop me from playing bass the way i do because i love steve harris and you can figure out the rest. Fast forward a couple months, drummer goes crazy, ends up “figuring it out”, the tells me in a text that im a terrible musician. So i tell him “yeah, well youre fired.” That didnt sit well with the guitarist at first because they lived very close and i lived much further away, so he still played with the drummer. I just disassociated myself with my best friend and just accepted my fate. A few months later my best friend messages me, tells me he wants me to play drums because H- sucks, and that my drum beats are irreplaceable. Well, now we are a pretty tight band (musically and friendshipwise). I got really good at drums. (In my opinion - and my guitarists).

I love how the producer could actually play the bassline he needed for himself but chose to hire a bassist lol

“Woah woah, ok Jack White....” I love this line, should be a staple phrase in the bass community.

Charles' sponsor segments are the only ones I don't skip.

Ah yes, a youtuber who actually puts effort in the ads.

Fun fact: Jack White did not play a bass at all during the making of “Seven Nation Army”. Instead, he used an octave (I think that’s how it goes) pedal to his guitar and it sounded like a bass. Edit: I posted this over a year ago, please leave me at peace

"IS THIS SIMPLE ENOUGH FOR YOU!!!" This needs to be merchandise

Man this winston-ludwig lore is getting deep.

This exact thing has happened to me with a friend's pop album, we went back and forth like three times before I just started playing the most mind-numbingly static stuff I could, and he was happy with it.

The saddest thing is that this is a documentary 💔

Thank god for Dua Lipa and Bruno Mars keeping the funky basslines going on at least a few of their songs.

The fact that Charles was able to play Classical Thump by Victor Wooten with only the E string shows how talented of a bassist he is.

The best part of this is that the song actually had bass the entire time. Even before he walked in the studio.

As someone who has actually experienced this. It’s such a headache. I had someone who wanted me to play for some tracks on their album and they wouldn’t even come to the studio but every time the engineer and I sent her a rendition she’d be like “nooo it’s too much” ended up being a horrible experience for me.

I just learned that I can be a pop bassist. Thank you Charles Berthoud.

That first baseline is magical. We need the rest of the song!

This is probably the most convincing, action-driving and "to the point" NordVPN ad I've ever seen.

The Lesson AND a funny skit? You really are spoiling us

A really funny skit as always! The Jack White bits are always appreciated xD

Damn it somebody beat me to the Jack White reference. But it's good to see so many people respect his insane playing. He definitely deserves all the accolades he gets!

3:54 That was the best advertisement I've ever seen In my whole life!

"Keep it SIMPLE!!" - "Ok." *playsonesinglenote* "Hey man, this isn't JAZZ, ok?" xDD

“Is that simple enough for you” was said with so much raw emotion lmao

So much work behind everything you do. Chapeau, Charles

To see how your content has grown since you made your channel is just awesome. Love the direction you've taken!

Ah, yes, my favorite bassist, Jack White.

0:02 me listening to Charles' music

I love your creative ways to plug your sponsors. You're creativity seems to have no bounds. 👌

This is so well done. Even the sponsor. Way better than normal

Charles is the only one RU-vidr that didn't made everyone skip the sponsor time. That was really awesome

1:14 Man, if the intro sounds like this I want to hear the rest of the song! Full song! Full song! Full song!

You’re incredible Charles!! Superb job!!! :)

You do a good job with the skits. Your lines and the emotion involved with the two characters flow very smoothly. It seems like something simple to do, but to get it right, from what I’ve observed, isn’t easy.

That was the best NORD VPN AD I ever have seen in any video xD

Love it. Prime example of the industry choking the progress of music.

Man... This channel is pure gold!

Thank you for finding a way to advertise your sponsor that is also entertaining and engaging. There are many many people that could learn something from you.

Charles acting is getting really good, I was cracking up at his delivery and timing too. Being able to hold that straight face is brilliant 😂 "Woah woah! Okay, Jack White!" 🤣🤣

Charles Berthoud the only youtuber that is innovative enough to make ads that I don't skip?

I really like that you put your ad at the end of the videos. It's pleasant to watch this way

In this video, I learned how to pronounce "Berthoud."

"Keep it simple" Charles: *Absolutely thrashed the strings*

This was a brilliant bit of satire. As with all truly great satire, there's a very strong, biting element of truth and realism. A few months ago, I became aware that so many facets of our lives have effectively become "politicized", and music is no exception. All the politics around artistic freedom vs real world expectations are impossibly complex and this video illustrates that hilariously. That was some superb acting as well!

Hey Charles! Love the bass! I have the same Shechter and I am so surprised you actually have one. They seem so rare and the fact that you have that same one is sick! I remember watching this video before I got that bass and didnt realize you had it. Love it man! Also, continue the absolutely baller work man!

Okay, that’s a paid sponsor commercial I can appreciate.

Release that full "pop session" song with your full riff, was pretty catchy!

This is pure gold...may be his best video ever! 😎

Haha, I love it how creative you are with the sponsors! Great fun.

Playing classical thump on 1 string this man is a genius

These skits remind me of Rudy Ayoub's, but in a good way

“Hey ya like Jack white?” And hums seven nations army, which was played on guitar.

That pop beat at 0:02 was sick!

Charle's acting is becoming pro verified

Why is no one talking about 3:24 I almost fell off my chair laughing 😂😂😂😂😂😂

Great add, i actually loved it

Lots of respect to you sir. I love your whole channel

0:37 I love Victor Wooten, too!

3:21 And it was at this moment that I realized just how prodigious of a bass player Charles is

Lol ur sense of humor and humbleness is awesome even though u totally rock

charles you deserve way over 1M subs. your videos are so good. AND YOUR PLAYING IS EPIC!!!

Dude this is the absolute best sponsor plug I ever witnessed on youtube. I use adblock and usually skip any kind of sponsors callout but that was brilliant. 10/10 would watch bass-filled ads again.

Absolutely hilarious!! Idk where to start! And if it wasn’t for bass lines pop music wouldn’t be tolerable at all 😂...was that not the best nord vpn commercial I’ve ever seen??..did Winston just murder Ludvwig with some killer six string tapping??..what an incredible video extremely funny great bass lines and Winston..perfect content 👌

Man^^....your videos getting better and better....LOVE IT.....u R awesome!

That producer is going to be so happy once he finally discovers he can just add the bassline himself with the midi keyboard

damn son, that nord vpn ad disguised as bass battle is creative and entertaining as hell

just came home from a long session with that same "keep it simple" experience ... 😴

This was literally the first guitar session I ever did 😂 I heard the track a few days before and made loads of interesting bits for it and worked out some harmonies etc. On the day we spent about 2 hours trying all the bits + other stuff which kept getting simpler and simpler and eventually I was just playing 1/4 note power chords and single strings 👌😎 by the end my index and middle fingers were totally spent from all the single string vibrato 🤞🤖

Making integration as good as main content that is awesome. I wish all ads were that good.

This nord VPN ad is going to be the plot for my next D&D campaign.

"Every pop bass recording session" Since when does pop have bass?

Congrats on making an ad not only watchable, but also entertaining. Great video.

The most creative ad i've ever seen in my life :)

LMFAO he did an entire bass battle for a sponsor plug

I love how creative you are with the ad placements! Thanks for keeping us entertained and making sure you're getting paid at the same time!

They were all good. Nice work.

Nice older gem you got there! The dumbed down pop bassline is so on point. Plus you nailed the super creative sponsor vid, wowie well done Charles :)

Its beautiful to watch this channel grow. I remember going through your videos after Davey first shouted you out. The content you are putting out today is so different from back then. Keep up the awesome work.

Dang, with that pop bass line, you're on a whole new level of bass playing!

Every single recording session I've been to in the past 10 months 😂 you have no clue how relatable this is

That's the classiest/coolest in video advertisement I've ever seen. Love that, too.

"just don't play that stuff today though, just keep it simple." ofc we know that 0-3-5 and seven nation are the hardest songs in the world while Classical Thump is a beginner difficulty. acting 100% costume 100% advertisement 100% tEChNiqUe 100% waking up to see such a good birthday gift, thank u Charles.

Such high quality. So much bass and humor. We need to get more subs for Beartooth

Best integration I've seen on RU-vid so far :)

He’s faster and more accurate with his notes on the Bass then many professional electric guitar players

Don’t know why but I thought he teleported to Japan at 4:25...