In The Dreams Of The Damned - ValveDriver

Hiya, Rita.
Thank you! Cinematic seems the be the general consensus. For a long time I tried to get away from the cinematic sound, but as an artist before musician, I can't help but make images. In the case of music, I've learned that I basically just paint with sound. I start to see an image in my head as the track progresses, and then I just continue to create the soundtrack to whatever it is that I "see". So, Cinematic it is!
Thank you again!
Take care.
V.

I can guarantee you that any Trap that might be in there is purely coincidental. That's a genre I don't listen to, so I really am not familiar with it. But I can agree with cinematic and weird. People have always told me that my non-metal work is very "soundtracky".
Either way, thank you for listening and commenting. It's much appreciated.
Take care.
V.

Marco, sorry for the delayed response. I'm terrible about being timely.

Thank you for taking time to not only listen, but to comment as well. And with such kind words.

If you enjoy the darker atmospheres in my work, I suggest listening to my track "Labrynth Of The Absurd". It's labelled as Dubstep, but only in the sense that it has some wobbly bass and a 140 bpm.

Again, thank you for the kindness.
Take care.
V.

Ed! How are you, mister?

Technology can sometimes be a real pain, can’t it?

I’m not really one to categorize into genres either. I figure, if it’s good it’s good. It doesn’t have to be confined.

This was one of those “winter tunes”. I generally get a little darker and (no pun intended) chilier with my music in the winter time.

I think that part right around the 3 minute mark would be categorized by most as dubstep. I just call it some fun with synths, and splicing.

Anyhow, I hope all is well. Hopefully you guys are starting to see signs of springtime life up there.

Take care, Ed. As always, it’s good to hear from you.
Aaron.

Thanks, man. I’m sure not a whole lot has changed in 3 years. I haven’t been all that busy lately. But keep checking in. I might have something new.

Thanks again for the kind words.
Take care.
V.

Neo, what’s happening, bud?

Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. (And everyone else.) life’s been a weird trip lately. Keeping me busy.

Anyhow, I’m glad you liked this one. It’s not real high on my list of favorites of mine, but I dig it. It was kind of the track that got me back into working new tunes. I kind of fell out for awhile.

I finally finished the last track of my Overmyth trilogy, it’s a doom metal-ish thing that, to me, is slow low and heavy. Keep an eye out for it in the next couple days.

Catch ya later, mister. Take care.
Aaron.

Dominico, how are you? It’s not often that you comment on my work, so when you do, I take it as an honor. Especially when you leave kind words. Thank you!

Take care.
V.

Orlando. How are you? I find it interesting that you mentioned the dark tones and everpresent tension along with the progression. The signature Valvedriver sound, if you will. I find it interesting, because much like my work, yours has a signature sound as well. Of course, yours is much lighter, and generally a more positive feeling, however. It all seems to have just a touch of hidden....melancholy (we’ll go with that word.) lying just below the surface. Not to mention, your skill at composition and instrumentation far surpasses my own abilities.

None the less, it’s always good to hear from you. Much like with Ed, I consider it a treat.

Take care, friend.
Aaron

Danke! How are you, friend? Well I hope.

I like the Apocalyptic idea. Maybe I’ll have to create a track specifically with that in mind.

It’s good to hear from you, mister!
Take care.
Aaron.