Where Are We Going – (3:08) 46 bpm (6/8 time)

Contact: Mark Lightcap
(530) 801-1216 mlightcap3@gmail.com

Songwriter: Mark R. Lightcap - ASCAP

Publishing: Chester Street Publishing - ASCAP

ISRC: QZYFK2300006

Recorded at: Bad Daddy Studios


I had just been gifted a very large bodied 12-string acoustic guitar made of all places, in Vietnam. It had a deep resonant sound that tickled my ears. I was experimenting with some open tunings on this guitar when I came up with “Where Are We Going.” At some point in time I think everyone wonders where their relationship is going. “Where Are We Going” explores how a couple can be both romantic yet feel some doubt as to the direction they are heading.

Accompanying me on my open tuned acoustic 12-string, the Great Mark Wilson is featured yet again. However, this time he is playing an instrument called The Stick. Invented by Emmett Chapman in 1969, Wilson was one of the first to master this incredible instrument. Using a two-handed tapping technique, Mark played both the bass part and melody simultaneously. The sound Wilson produced on the recording is not only unique; it complements the song with its beauty. I was awe struck as he weaved his fills around the vocals. The part he came up with was exactly what the song needed.

Lead vocal: Lightcap 12-string acoustic guitar: Lightcap [Chapman Stick: Wilson Drums: Thaddeus Backing vocals: Carini/Darlene Marie