Hi all. We just finished our latest project. A little backstory: 
 
I wrote this song to my son Andrew a few years ago. He is severely affected by autism and is unable to speak. (But he does make a lot of vocalizations. You will hear Andrew's voice in the recording. He did a great job .)
 
Mike and Reece graciously agreed to record the song, and they each deserve a lot of the credit for helping it to turn out as well as it did, providing not only excellent tracks, but also technical advice for things that I didn't know how to do.
 
We sincerely hope that everyone who listens enjoys the song. As always we appreciate comments on the mix. Thanks.
 
You can listen here:
https://soundcloud.com/sean-peifer/love-is-silent-scandalous-grace
 
Sean Peifer: Music and Lyrics, Lead Vocals, Acoustic and Electric Rhythm Guitars, Lead Guitar Solos 1, 2 & 4
Mike Hansen: Electric Rhythm Guitars, Bass Guitar, Lead Guitar Solo 3, BG Vocals
Reece Bain: Keyboards, Drum Programming, BG Vocals
Andrew Peifer: "Expressions of something" (vocalizations)
 
Mixed by Sean Peifer
Co-Produced by Sean Peifer, Reece Bain and Mike Hansen
© 2015 Scandalous Grace
 
Lyrics:
Verse 1
I catch a glance
When your eyes meet mine
I feel I know
You break the gaze, leave me behind
You’re so far away
Even though you're right here
I can be where you are
But I cannot draw near

Chorus:
I want to know you
I want to show you
I can’t hear what's in your heart
But somehow I know
Love is silent, Love it shows
We don’t have to say a word
And somehow it grows
Love is silent

Verse 2
Don’t know the world outside
Or the danger that surrounds you
Are you aware of life or death
Did you know I’d die for you
Sometimes I regret
Many things you miss
But with the joy you share
Maybe ignorance is bliss

Bridge
I hear your screaming
Can't catch the meaning
Expressions of something
That sound like nothing

<Guitar Solo>

Chorus 

Nice song. The vocalist has a Dennis DeYoung quality about him. Well done!

Lots of great things to say about this one. I'm sure there are many who can relate to Sean's situation.
I don't really think you could do much better on the mix. Sean has a natural great voice. Nice work done by all. Great baking and guitar work as well!!
My only nit would be those vocalizations. I know what you're conveying, but it kinda threw me off a little.

Guitarpima - Thanks for the listen and for your comments. It's funny...you're not the first one who's mentioned the DeYoung comparison. He has a bigger range than I do, but I take it as a compliment. Maybe we should do a Styx cover? :D 
 
Starise - Thank you for taking the time to listen to the song, and for your comments and opinions. I really appreciate it. One question about the vocalizations--were you referring to Andrew (my son)? If so, I can understand how that might be distracting for the listener. It would be easy to edit that out of the mix. (I like it there. But I realize I am biased as his dad. I really want the song to be relevant to others). If it is my phrasing or vocalizations, well, that can be fixed as well. But it would be a bit more work. Thanks again for your honest and balanced critique. 

I don't know Sean....I can't cover the Tommy Shaw part.  Maybe a DeYoung/ Petty version.  

Guitarpima
Nice song. The vocalist has a Dennis DeYoung quality about him. Well done!

Thank you Robert!  we appreciate the time and comments!

Starise
Lots of great things to say about this one. I'm sure there are many who can relate to Sean's situation.
I don't really think you could do much better on the mix. Sean has a natural great voice. Nice work done by all. Great baking and guitar work as well!!
My only nit would be those vocalizations. I know what you're conveying, but it kinda threw me off a little.

Thank you Tim!  We appreciate your comments!  Sean has worked hard at mixing and I think he's done an excellent job!  We're always up for suggestions, tho!
we're discussing the vocalizations, thanks for letting us know your thoughts on it!

I really like this - good solid song, well performed with a beautiful sentiment. I would love to see the lyrics in the main post for this one.
 
 

Sounds good.   Well mixed and performed on all fronts.     The only thing, personal taste, is I would make the drums a little less roomy and a little more close mic/dryer kit for this style music.   It is good as is though and really like it overall.
 
Regards

There is nothing I want to say about this except much respect to you Sean, Reece, Mike and Andrew.