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When Air India Flight 171 crashed shortly after take-off on June 12, 2025, 260 people died and with them their dreams.
Among them was the Joshi family. The family was on their way to a new life together. Father Prateek Joshi had
already been working as a radiologist at Derby University Hospital in England for four years. Now his family and
wife Komi Vyas, also a doctor, were to join him. He had traveled back to India to accompany his wife and children
on the flight to London. Daughter Miraya was eight years old, the twins Nakul and Pradyut five. Just before take-off,
they took a cheerful selfie for their loved ones. It was to be one of the saddest photos ever...
This song was inspired by the fate of this family and is also dedicated to the Joshi family.

But the song is also intended to encourage all those who want to change
their lives for the better and are not afraid to take risks.

When I presented the first concept demo to Deej, we actually started working on the song right away.
Deej promptly came up with great ideas for a bridge to the main solo and for an extension of the chorus.
Increasing the song tempo to 120 BPM was also just right.
Deej rewrote the original lyrics beautifully and with a great message.
After the first demo was finished and everyone was on board,
we ALL continued to develop the song with each subsequent demo.

I was particularly skeptical about Shigeki's part. I thought maybe this song wasn't really suitable for him.
But after he presented his string accompaniment, I (and probably the others too) was truly speechless.
What brilliant work he delivers every time !!!

This song was really fun to make and once again showed what great musicians Deej, Marty Wolle, and Shigeki are.

It's a shame that I can only be here so rarely.
But I follow your great music wherever I can.
I wish you all the best and hope to see you soon.
Andi ;-)

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BETWEEN HOPE AND HEAVEN


[Verse 1]
They packed their bags in the midnight glow
Left the town they used to know
A small house on a dusty lane
A life’s struggle, endless strain
They’re gonna leave the pain, put the future on the line


[Verse 2]
With his wife and his kids in tow
He whispered, „Loves, now it’s time to go“
A one-way ticket, dreams held tight
Gonna chase these stars through the endless night
Feels so right with the future on the line


[Chorus]
Between hope and heaven
They’re gonna find their way
They’re gonna leave behind the shadows of yesterday
With hearts so heavy, but spirits high
Gonna take to the clouds, and together they’ll fly
And make their way to where their futures lies
Between hope and heaven


[Verse 3]
The old life fades as the engines roar
A world unseen on that distant shore
His little girl clutches his hand
Eyes wide with wonder for the promised land
She understands the future’s on the line


[Bridge]
And so in life it comes to this
You take a chance, you take a risk
An angel’s touch or a devil’s kiss
And hope and heaven is all there is


****** Song Summary *************
Title: BetweenHopeAndHeaven
File:Between Hope and Heaven.SGU
Key=C , Tempo 120, Length (m:s)=5:34
No intro. 164 bar chorus, from bar 1 to bar 164. Repeat x1 chorus
Melody has 2915 notes, Melody harmony is <no harmony>(0)
No Soloist track.
Song is saved with Volume, Pan, Reverb, Chorus, Bank0,
Song is saved with bar changes for Volume Changes,RealDrums Changes,
Style is _FLANNEL.STY

RealTracks in style: 1599:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm Pop16thsA-B Ev16 065
RealTracks in song: ~896:Guitar, 12-String Acoustic, Rhythm FolkRock Ev 100
RealTracks in song: 856:Guitar, 12-String Acoustic, Rhythm RockWaltzStrumming Ev 140
RealTracks in song: 4129:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ProgRockTODistortedSync Ev 090
RealTracks in song: ~~686:Organ, B3, Background Pop Ev 120
RealTracks in song: 2935:Guitar, Acoustic, Rhythm FolkPulse8thsFintan Ev 110
RealDrums in song: RockModernSyncEv16^1-a:Snare, HiHat , b:Snare, Ride
*******************


SOUND GUARDIANS are:

ANDREAS MELZER - Music, Lyrics, Production, Artwork and Mix

DJ LEKICH - Vocals, BGV's, Music and Lyrics

MARTY STRAUB - Bass

SHIGEKI ADACHI
- Strings accompaniment

WOLFGANG MELZER - All Solo Guitars, Fill Ins & Roland Guitar Synth

BETWEEN HOPE AND HEAVEN
Music & Lyrics by Andreas Melzer & Dj Lekich
©2025 by SOUND GUARDIANS

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Absolutely beautiful instrumentation, arrangement and production. The theme is full of love and the lyrics so well written. Shigeki's strings are a perfect addition and the guitar solo is exceptional. What a band! 100% admiration!


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Awesomeness. Ya'll are amazing! Challenging concept to channel into a likable song, but you've aced it. Super arrangement with a perfectly timed modulation, and those vocals are insanely great. Snappy bass, and those strings work perfectly. The whole sound package is super in a gut punch way though. "AAaahh, AAaahh..."


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Originally Posted by WaoBand
Absolutely beautiful instrumentation, arrangement and production. The theme is full of love and the lyrics so well written. Shigeki's strings are a perfect addition and the guitar solo is exceptional. What a band! 100% admiration!

I couldn't say this any better so I just quoted Chay.

All I can add is that I loved it.


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That’s really good!

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Love it!
You guys are a really great band.
There's nothing I don't like.
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Ya get a WOW from me. Loved everything about this. Fantastic vehicle for Deej's vocals, and so much candy around it. Love the pizzicato on the bridge. Great work, everyone!


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Andi / All,

This is an absolutely stand-out production. The lyrics, vocals and instrumentation are top notch. Just an awesome collaboration all around.

Great to see something new from you Andi!

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Sound Guardians releases new songs quite rarely, but when they do, it is another masterpiece. Based on a sad story, but handled with care and touching lyrics. Melodically contagious, a classic uplifting rock song with a perfectly fitting modulation.

Great arrangement, our forum members have done an excellent job once again. Deej's voice carries the song through hopes and heavens (enjoyed those aahs), Marty's bass is solid as the runway and Shigeki's strings soften the flight. The solo guitar leads the way through the clouds. There are also many pleasant instrumental details. The mix is very powerful, drums sound great.

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Absolutely beautiful instrumentation, arrangement and production. The theme is full of love and the lyrics so well written. Shigeki's strings are a perfect addition and the guitar solo is exceptional. What a band! 100% admiration!

Hello Chay,
You're right, the musicians are absolutely top-class,
and Shigeki is a true magician with his strings.
Thank you very much for your great feedback.
I really appreciate it.
Andi ;-)

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All the Guardians' performances and the BiaB session guys sound great.
And those tracks are superbly mixed. The soundstage is glorious on our monitors.
And that touching lyric … powerful and sensitive - wow!

Excellent all around and we much enjoyed it,

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Hi, Andi.

A big anthem sound. Usually it's the guitar that carries it, but that drum sound is something else - excellent production work.

Everything on this works: Deej's vocals, Wolfgang's guitars, Shigeki's strings, Marty's bass.

Sad story, great song. Where's that thumbs up emoji when I need it? smile


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Awesomeness. Ya'll are amazing! Challenging concept to channel into a likable song, but you've aced it. Super arrangement with a perfectly timed modulation, and those vocals are insanely great. Snappy bass, and those strings work perfectly. The whole sound package is super in a gut punch way though. "AAaahh, AAaahh..."

Thank you very much, Ron.
I'm really glad you like the song.
I really appreciate it.
Andi ;-)

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I echo all the accolades. Excellent collaborative work! Enjoyed my listen!


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