The tune “Bookend” was written around the idea of the heart having the last word even though the head may turn the page. In writing the tune I had the music completed rather quickly and began searching for the right text to fit the melody. I had images of a person who had moved on from a relationship, but still kept an opening for love to return (”still you keep me in a frame on your shelf as a bookend”). The lyrics involve quite a bit of word play such as the recording term “head room” making reference to sleeping alone or space to think. I was honored when Goh contacted me about including this song on the compilation. While in Seattle, I received the word and had to get it recorded fast. The acoustic guitar and drums were recorded at a friends house in Seattle and upon returning home I recording the rest of the tracks in my home studio. The guitar solo in the middle pays tribute to Mark Knopfler, one of Goh’s favorites.

Hope you enjoy,
Lucien