Onward Toward Golgotha - ValveDriver

22nd Feb 2017 06:06 - 9 years ago
Description : I used Serum and Sylenth1 to create all the synths and basslines. It's not dubstep, and it's not Drum and Bass, but it's elements are heavily drawn from both to create an experimental industrial track in it's own class. It's heavy, aggressive, and driving. Either you will like it, or you won't. I don't think there will be an in-between. Take care. V.

Comments (22)

If you have time take a listen and give ValveDriver some feedback.

willnicoud
willnicoud 23rd Jul 2024 19:52 - 2 years ago
Lourd
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 10th Aug 2024 - 2 years ago
I have no idea what that means.
dimestop
dimestop 13th Jun 2024 22:28 - 2 years ago
old track before my time here Aaron, wow an industrial growler nibbles your ankles and knees, dark vibes, you drop to the floor and it bites your face off, great synth work, industrial sounds are so cool, i can feel the heat from your molten metal V
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 16th Jun 2024 - 2 years ago
Yeah, this is an older one. I felt like bringing it back from the dead for a minute. It's definitely a hard hitting one. Thanks for giving it a listen, and for commenting. Much appreciation.

Take care.
Aaron
vodeodoe
vodeodoe 13th Jun 2024 19:41 - 2 years ago
err wow. Never expected that, I know nothing of the genre but that was no put off. The synth modulation is awesome, it sounds like syllables (which I assume is well skilled intention) and like you say is no DS nore D&B. The break was sublime, so well done
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 16th Jun 2024 - 2 years ago
Thank you. It's not really technically industrial, but that was the closest genre to chose from. The vocal sounding synths were intentional. A little fun with oscillator manipulation. Something I actually enjoy more than making the tunes themselves.

Thanks for listening and commenting.

Take care.
V.
terryjmhitsong
terryjmhitsong 13th Jun 2024 08:47 - 2 years ago
WELL IM ONE OF LIKES IT GUYS....MAN THAT WAS HEAVY......ALL THE WORK YOU PUT IT INTO THIS HAS PAID OFF.......ITS FLAWLESS......YOU OWN IT MAN.....STANDING OVATION
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 16th Jun 2024 - 2 years ago
Thank you Terry, I'm glad you liked it. It's one of my own favorites. If artists are allowed to have a favorite of their own, anyhow.

Thanks again, and take care.
V.
BeatzEazy0521
BeatzEazy0521 30th Jul 2022 10:44 - 4 years ago
Many thanks
For giving me something to end the night with
Air pays ya to be on your
Fox
this shirt drinks
Clubs somebody
in they. Best behavior
Stay blessed
Much love-EazyBeatz
HamedEmine
HamedEmine 26th Dec 2021 18:13 - 4 years ago
Damn, this is super awesome!
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 21st Jan 2022 - 4 years ago
Thank you!

Honestly, I forgot about this one. At one time, I had started a Metal remix. I really need to go back and finish that! Thank you for reminding me.

Take care.
V.
FullCapicityMuzic
FullCapicityMuzic 15th Jul 2019 18:17 - 7 years ago
I have absolutely no mixing tips or suggestions, sorry. But I thought "hey you don't listen to any industrial stuff, hit play, go ahead." Hehe. And I still do not know enough about the genre to appreciate it, sorry again, but I hit play so I wanted to leave a comment.

It is great quality and I hope to one day make muzic that is as well mastered as this, so crisp and attentive to the detail of the sounds...I love the transformers, I can imagine this being a part of a movie soundtrack. :-)
HenryPascal
HenryPascal 16th May 2018 15:23 - 8 years ago
Kinda Muse feat. Skrillex!!!! Maybe fit in some vocals and in the final part it deserve an hardcore kick (and tempo), then a build up to end with an explosion... just to make who listen to this lose his mind! Yeah!
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 26th May 2018 - 8 years ago
Nicolo, thanks for the kind words. I like your vision of this track. Maybe someday if I finish the remix I've started. I'll keep your suggestions in mind.

Take care.
V
Tumbleweed
Tumbleweed 8th Dec 2017 03:32 - 8 years ago
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nicetones101
nicetones101 15th Apr 2017 21:26 - 9 years ago
Dude nice work!!!
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 5th Apr 2018 - 8 years ago
Thank you! (He said, a year late.)
Orlando51
Orlando51 3rd Mar 2017 10:31 - 9 years ago
And so, the one and only master of dark industrial atmosphere is back in full form. What a treat! This really attacks all the senses...attacks physical body even. Constantly threatening tones and merciless brutality
is not a joke...and it's done and executed brilliantly...just the way
we've all been used to get the lesson from Valve Driver. I hope this
masterpiece forecasts much more to come...Excellent!

Compliments and respect_____Orlando
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 11th Mar 2017 - 9 years ago
Orlando, Hello!

First of all, thank you for checking this one out. I know it's not exactly your kind of music, so it means a lot that you did.

There is definitely more to come. Some will be like this one, some will be straight up heavy metal, and there's even a few that I don't know what the hell you'd call it. Just....Valvedriver.

Take care, my friend. I hope life is treating you well.
Aaron.
Spivkurl
Spivkurl 2nd Mar 2017 15:30 - 9 years ago
I was entirely surprised to come across a track tagged "ValveDriver" today! It's a pleasant feeling!

I would definitely think industrial when hearing this, though I agree with the dubstep and DnB references. I was interested regarding your reply "It's not the typical industrial BPM, but it dies fit." I've never thought of industrial as having a typical tempo. Did you think that this was too slow, or too fast for typical industrial? Possibly it is the metalhead difference, since those who dig metal the most seem to listen to a different sort of industrial compared to those who are not metalheads. I listen to a good amount of pure industrial which is quite a bit slower than this, and also some which is much faster... so it's hard to judge what's up,

Either way I liked the idea for the song. Some cool riff based passages, and noisy industrial drums. I did find the mixing to be very mono-tone... Like all of the instruments were fighting for the same octave. Possibly this was due to after the fact processing though, I don't know.

Was very fun to hear some new work from you, and I hope to hear more!
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 11th Mar 2017 - 9 years ago
Spiv, how ya doin' man?

Thanks for taking the time to comment. It's always a pleasure to hear from you.

" Did you think that this was too slow, or too fast for typical industrial?"

I thought it was too fast. If I remember correctly, most industrial is usually about 120-130 bpm. This is running at 140. So, it's not a lot faster, but faster than typical.
You make a good point about meatalheads and their preferences towards industrial. I know I tend to lean more towards the Ministry, Skinny Puppy, KMFDM, side. usually that with more guitars than synths.

You also made a very good point about everything fighting for the same octave. I was going for heavy and relentless, but after going back, it could definitely use a little more in the higher range.

"...and I hope to hear more."
There is definitely more in store. I've been on a block for about a year. I've started a lot of tracks, but got nowhere with them. But it seems as if the block is, at the very least, temporarily lifted.

It was good to hear from you again, mister.

Take care.
Aaron.
Tinka0
Tinka0 2nd Mar 2017 08:11 - 9 years ago
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crucethus
crucethus 2nd Mar 2017 06:45 - 9 years ago
Fantastic, that sloe cure for VD did not work. And now VD is rampant again among the lands. Now that VD is raging everywhere bringing sores and pusfilled scabs for everyone who crosses his slow dearth march towards Golgotha I expect we will get some more of this angst filled pile driving industrial solvent for our aural chambers. It serves us right in the end. The sinner draws near, preying upon our fears , quenching his thirst in the blood stained world of pop music bringing steel hammers and iron cables crashing among the millennials. bringing forth....err a wow, ok yeah I'm in a dark mood tonight.. geez! Anyhow liked the song. Welcome back.
Cru Cru Cray Cray!
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 2nd Mar 2017 - 9 years ago
https://youtu.be/21pXdfnBLmk

Thanks, man. Good to be back.

I can't let the place start getting too pretty. Gotta keepvsome grit about.

Laters.
Aaron.
tekreck
tekreck 25th Feb 2017 10:44 - 9 years ago
Sick!
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 2nd Mar 2017 - 9 years ago
Thanks
kingmadi
kingmadi 25th Feb 2017 05:04 - 9 years ago
This track goes hard, but not in the way one would expect... I listened to it a few times before I understood what you were trying to do, but I really enjoy this!
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 2nd Mar 2017 - 9 years ago
I'm glad you enjoyed this one, and thanks for taking the time to let me know.

Just out of sheer curiosity, what is it that you thought I was trying to do? I like to hear different perspectives. What's yours?

Thanks again.

Take care.
V.
Evisma
Evisma 23rd Feb 2017 03:00 - 9 years ago
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Danke
Danke 22nd Feb 2017 23:15 - 9 years ago
Absolutely welcome back mr

dear god, this is a monster horror underground with zombie faces and brutal metalheadz, though there is no guitar anywhere...apocalypse...0.55 that is a f...ing heavy synth riff for the beginners...it has to be like this...
attack, monstrosity, elements, paint and the number 1. picture looking down for us, poor servants...

I survived this and hope we get more cause we need pain...:-)

but this is a beautiful pain...

welcome back Master

handshake, Danke
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 25th Feb 2017 - 9 years ago
Danke, thank you for your kind words!

This is a brutal piece, indeed! I likw how you described it! It is kind of an underground apocalyptic survival sound.

I will be back with the pain! Life is beginning to return to a normal pace. So I should be able to focus more on music again.

Thank you again, brother. It's good to be back.

Take care.
Aaron
Neomorpheus
Neomorpheus 22nd Feb 2017 22:11 - 9 years ago
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Burtsbluesboxes
Burtsbluesboxes 22nd Feb 2017 21:28 - 9 years ago
The title made me think of Incantation's Onward to golgotha album. Definitely as brutal and dark \m/ Good to see you hanging around again. We can always use more dark tunes!
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 25th Feb 2017 - 9 years ago
Burt, how are ya?

I've been a diehard metal fan across nearly all sub-genres since about 1985. Oddly enough, I've never listened to Incantation. Not by any choice, it just never happened. I may have change that!

More dark tunes to come!

Take care
Aaron
StaticNomad
StaticNomad 22nd Feb 2017 16:53 - 9 years ago
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ElenaSatine
ElenaSatine 22nd Feb 2017 11:16 - 9 years ago
I liked dubstep taste in this drum and Bass track .
good job .
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 22nd Feb 2017 - 9 years ago
Thank you.

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