Botti’s version reimagines Cohen’s melancholy poetry through a sparse, cinematic lens.
The track’s polished sound was shaped by several industry veterans: Chris Botti - A Thousand Kisses Deep [HD]
Along with Dean Parks on guitar, the track features Keefus Ciancia on keyboards and Chuck Berghofer on bass. Chris Botti - A Thousand Kisses Deep [HD]
The track begins with Botti playing the melody in short, clipped staccato phrases over a melancholy acoustic guitar played by Dean Parks . Chris Botti - A Thousand Kisses Deep [HD]
Botti utilizes a rare 1939/1941 Martin Committee trumpet and a 1920s-era Bach mouthpiece to achieve a dark, inviting sound.
Watch Botti’s evocative live performances and detailed trumpet transcriptions for this piece: Chris Botti - A Thousand Kisses Deep [HD] YouTube · Edvinas Pocius