A song about having faith, believing in timing, and choosing love before certainty.
Written, arranged, produced, and mixed by Kevin Cincotta-Guest
Written, arranged, produced, and mixed by Kevin Cincotta-Guest
Cover Artwork and Design: Leslie K.
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I wrote this song as a reminder that love is an act of faith. |
The Story Behind the Song
Take A Chance was written during a season of my life where love felt both exhilarating and terrifying at the same time.
In the early days of my relationship with my wife, Alex, I was standing at that familiar crossroads, the moment where you can either protect yourself with doubt, or step forward with belief. I didn’t have certainty. What I had was trust, and that choice mattered.
This song became a way for me to capture that feeling: the quiet courage it takes to believe in something before it feels guaranteed. It’s about choosing love not because it’s easy, but because it’s worth the risk.
Years later, as a husband and father, the meaning of this song has only deepened. Take A Chance now feels like a snapshot of who I was becoming, someone willing to lead with faith, even when the outcome wasn’t yet clear.
In the early days of my relationship with my wife, Alex, I was standing at that familiar crossroads, the moment where you can either protect yourself with doubt, or step forward with belief. I didn’t have certainty. What I had was trust, and that choice mattered.
This song became a way for me to capture that feeling: the quiet courage it takes to believe in something before it feels guaranteed. It’s about choosing love not because it’s easy, but because it’s worth the risk.
Years later, as a husband and father, the meaning of this song has only deepened. Take A Chance now feels like a snapshot of who I was becoming, someone willing to lead with faith, even when the outcome wasn’t yet clear.
Listen
Wherever you are, however you listen.
However you listen, thank you for being here.
Musical & Production Perspective
From the very beginning, Take A Chance was built around groove and space.
I wanted the verses to feel intimate and grounded, letting the story breathe without urgency. The chorus opens things up emotionally and sonically, as a reflection of what it feels like to lean into belief rather than hesitation.
One of my favorite moments comes in the bridge, where the track drops into a half-time feel and the vocals shift toward pad-like textures. That section was designed to feel suspended a pause where time slows and the weight of the choice really lands. The words "I promise you, I'll always be your guiding light..." are part of my vows I wrote and recited to Alex on the day of our wedding.
Throughout the song, the production stays intentionally vocal-forward. Every layer exists to support the lyric, not compete with it. My goal was to create a soundscape that feels warm, honest, and human, so that serves the story as much as the melody.
I wanted the verses to feel intimate and grounded, letting the story breathe without urgency. The chorus opens things up emotionally and sonically, as a reflection of what it feels like to lean into belief rather than hesitation.
One of my favorite moments comes in the bridge, where the track drops into a half-time feel and the vocals shift toward pad-like textures. That section was designed to feel suspended a pause where time slows and the weight of the choice really lands. The words "I promise you, I'll always be your guiding light..." are part of my vows I wrote and recited to Alex on the day of our wedding.
Throughout the song, the production stays intentionally vocal-forward. Every layer exists to support the lyric, not compete with it. My goal was to create a soundscape that feels warm, honest, and human, so that serves the story as much as the melody.
Credits
Performers
Lead Vocals: Tyler Nordin
Vocal Percussion: Jon Ryan
Bass Vocals: Kevin Cincotta-Guest
Baritone Vocals: Oscar Hall
Tenor Vocals: Tyler Nordin, Wallace Thomas
Auxiliary Vocals: Kevin Cincotta-Guest, JourneyDay, Tyler Nordin, Wallace Thomas
Production
Written by Kevin Cincotta-Guest
Arrangement by Kevin Cincotta-Guest
Executive Producer: Ball in the House [www.ballinthehoue.com]
Producer: Kevin Cincotta-Guest
Vocal Production by Ball in the House
Vocals Engineered by Kevin Cincotta-Guest and Tyler Nordin [www.tylernordin.com]
Vocal Editing by Tyler Nordin
Vocal Percussion Editing by Kevin Cincotta-Guest
Mix Engineer: Kevin Cincotta-Guest
Mastering Engineer: Bill Hare for Bill Hare Productions [www.billhareacappella.com]
Recording Details
Recorded at the past residence of Kevin Cincotta-Guest, Northborough, MA, USA || The Record Co. [www.therecordco.org] - Boston, MA, USA || New York Hilton Midtown - New York, New York, USA
Recording began with the first sessions at Kevin’s past residence in Northborough, with Ball in the House recording “Take A Chance” at 1:00 PM on Tuesday July 23, 2024, and concluded with the last day of mixing the track on Thursday May 22, 2025
Released Tuesday July 1, 2025
At the time of release, Ball in the House was:
Jon Ryan, Wallace Thomas, Kevin Cincotta-Guest, Tyler Nordin, Oscar Hall
Featuring: JourneyDay
© 2024 Kevin M. Cincotta-Guest © 2025 Ball in the House. All Rights on behalf of Ball in the House Publishing (BMI). All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission.
Lead Vocals: Tyler Nordin
Vocal Percussion: Jon Ryan
Bass Vocals: Kevin Cincotta-Guest
Baritone Vocals: Oscar Hall
Tenor Vocals: Tyler Nordin, Wallace Thomas
Auxiliary Vocals: Kevin Cincotta-Guest, JourneyDay, Tyler Nordin, Wallace Thomas
Production
Written by Kevin Cincotta-Guest
Arrangement by Kevin Cincotta-Guest
Executive Producer: Ball in the House [www.ballinthehoue.com]
Producer: Kevin Cincotta-Guest
Vocal Production by Ball in the House
Vocals Engineered by Kevin Cincotta-Guest and Tyler Nordin [www.tylernordin.com]
Vocal Editing by Tyler Nordin
Vocal Percussion Editing by Kevin Cincotta-Guest
Mix Engineer: Kevin Cincotta-Guest
Mastering Engineer: Bill Hare for Bill Hare Productions [www.billhareacappella.com]
Recording Details
Recorded at the past residence of Kevin Cincotta-Guest, Northborough, MA, USA || The Record Co. [www.therecordco.org] - Boston, MA, USA || New York Hilton Midtown - New York, New York, USA
Recording began with the first sessions at Kevin’s past residence in Northborough, with Ball in the House recording “Take A Chance” at 1:00 PM on Tuesday July 23, 2024, and concluded with the last day of mixing the track on Thursday May 22, 2025
Released Tuesday July 1, 2025
At the time of release, Ball in the House was:
Jon Ryan, Wallace Thomas, Kevin Cincotta-Guest, Tyler Nordin, Oscar Hall
Featuring: JourneyDay
© 2024 Kevin M. Cincotta-Guest © 2025 Ball in the House. All Rights on behalf of Ball in the House Publishing (BMI). All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission.
Press & Recognition
I'm grateful for the way this song has been received.
✨ Take A Chance appeared on the 2025-2026 first-round GRAMMY® ballot. ✨
Closing Reflection
Take A Chance will always represent a turning point for me; a moment where I chose belief over hesitation, and trust over certainty.
Long after the release, the playlists, and the milestones, this song continues to remind me why I create music in the first place: to tell the truth, to connect, and to leave something honest behind.
If this song found you at the right moment, I’m grateful you took the time to listen.
Long after the release, the playlists, and the milestones, this song continues to remind me why I create music in the first place: to tell the truth, to connect, and to leave something honest behind.
If this song found you at the right moment, I’m grateful you took the time to listen.
