Besame Mucho - better audio

Recorded: December 2023 (Rooky error: forgot to pull out tuning slide!)
Backing track: • Bésame mucho - Play al...
Edited: EQ corrected June 2024
“Bésame Mucho” is a popular jazz standard composed by Mexican songwriter Consuelo Velázquez. The song was first recorded in 1941, and has since been covered by many notable artists, including The Beatles, Nat King Cole, and Diana Krall. It is known for its romantic lyrics and sensual melody, and has become a staple of the jazz repertoire. The title of the song, “Bésame Mucho,” means “Kiss me a lot” in Spanish, and the lyrics speak of the singer’s longing for their lover. The song is typically performed in a slow to medium tempo, with a romantic and intimate feel.
Equipment:
Carol Brass Flugelhorn CFL-9990-RSS-Bb-L (April 22)
Denis Wick 3FL flugelhorn mouthpiece (20 February 23)
Focurite Scarlett 2i2 third generation audio interface (December 22)
EV RE320 dynamic large diaphragm microphone (March 22) and
Presonus large diaphragm condenser microphone (2020)
Presonus Studio One V5 for editing audio
iPhone SE for video recording
Final Cut Pro X for video editing