Labyrinth Of The Absurd Pt 2 - Pain Has A Face - ValveDriver

17th Jul 2020 19:35 - 6 years ago
Description : In 2015 I made a dubstep track called Labyrinth Of The Absurd. This is part 2. Check out part 1 if you haven't yet. This is a Dark D-n-B. Or whatever.
I used Serum, Massive, Sylenth1. I used no presets, and no prefabricated loops. This is all original content from scratch. The only exception being the vocal samples.

Comments (27)

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

Backscatter
Backscatter 3rd Mar 2026 03:48 - 7 months ago
Oh yeah, this is a dope DnB track, a total monster! Can't say enough, I'll definitely check out all of your productions. Phenomenal track my dude!
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 15th Mar 2026 - 6 months ago
Thank you. I'm glad you liked it.
Captainsour69
Captainsour69 2nd Dec 2025 22:57 - 10 months ago
This is very Blade 1 blood rain party type of song I like it
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 2nd Dec 2025 - 10 months ago
Thank you. I'm glad you like it.
Take care.
V.
PeaKEQ
PeaKEQ 17th Mar 2025 18:38 - 1 year ago
Atmospheric drum track with trance elements, very cool
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 18th Mar 2025 - 1 year ago
Thank you.
AnthonyAttard
AnthonyAttard 23rd Feb 2025 11:43 - 1 year ago
Yes, it really impressive, the sound and the composition. You have masterfully used your armory of sounds and your fantasy to give us a awesome track.
Great work here
My best wishes, Anthony
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 23rd Feb 2025 - 1 year ago
Thank you, Anthony. I appreciate your time and kind feedback.
Take care.
V.
Kayos2
Kayos2 22nd Feb 2025 22:58 - 1 year ago
Brilliant work - well-composed - futuristic and cinematic and a great rnb beat. I will listen to part one tomorrow. Kay
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 22nd Feb 2025 - 1 year ago
Thank you for the listen and the comment. I hope you enjoy part one.
Take care.
V.
JoeyBonezSD1
JoeyBonezSD1 26th Nov 2020 12:35 - 5 years ago
this is insane!!!awesome work!
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 27th Nov 2020 - 5 years ago
Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed it!

Take care.
V.
CaraDeSol
CaraDeSol 24th Nov 2020 02:09 - 5 years ago
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Stereonomicon
Stereonomicon 11th Nov 2020 12:12 - 5 years ago
This is a very atmospheric piece, the first part sounds like an ancient pagan ceremonial and then evolves into a more rapid but equally intense form. The construction of the sounds you used is very accurate and I think all this took time and effort. As always you produce songs of great impact and depth.
A cordial greeting
Marco
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 14th Nov 2020 - 5 years ago
Marco, sorry for the late reply. We are in the middle of a big move, and have had no time for anything.

That being said, Thank you for your kind words.

It's interesting that you hear pagan ceremonials. My intent was to convey a more underworld industrial setting. Just another testament to interpretation, and how one thing can be perceived so vastly different by separate entities. It amazes me, really.

Thank you again, my friend,
As always, take care.
Aaron.
thechockehold
thechockehold 9th Nov 2020 22:27 - 5 years ago
WOW! Def not my genre at all, but this piece is pure evil. Love it.
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 9th Nov 2020 - 5 years ago
Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Thanks for the listen and the comment.

Take care.
V.
JCJMusic
JCJMusic 9th Nov 2020 15:44 - 5 years ago
hold up..y'all want this thing to be a learning process got ya....maybe next time i will bother to read the comments..
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 9th Nov 2020 - 5 years ago
I would suggest it. There are a few people here that are a wealth of priceless advice and information. They are always ready and willing to share it without expecting anything in return. But, to find that advice, you have to take the time to dig through comments on other peoples tracks and in the forums.

It's worth the time and effort.

Take care.
V.
crucethus
crucethus 9th Nov 2020 02:49 - 5 years ago
Because @Arloph09, you would have seen that the last commenter before you said the exact same thing. And Mr. Valve acknowledged that and provided a reason for why it's like that and what he can do about it. So it´s plus points for you for realizing what needs to be fixed like someone else, but minus points for you for not sharing in the community expression that was already there because you did not bother to engage by reading others' comments. Capiche, my friend.
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 9th Nov 2020 - 5 years ago
Thank you.

Additional minus points for absolutely no tact whatsoever.
JCJMusic
JCJMusic 9th Nov 2020 02:10 - 5 years ago
why would i read other comments when i just come to give my two cents
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 9th Nov 2020 - 5 years ago
Not only because of what Crucethus said in the comment above this one, but because sometimes you learn things by reading other comments. But, I'm guessing you aleady know everything there is to know.
JCJMusic
JCJMusic 9th Nov 2020 01:44 - 5 years ago
the low end ///specially the kick needs more bites..the whole track is super aggressive .so the kick need to match up as well
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 9th Nov 2020 - 5 years ago
You clearly don't read any other comments.
ClickbaitCabaret
ClickbaitCabaret 1st Oct 2020 21:33 - 5 years ago
Spooky. I like it. Great job man.
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 2nd Oct 2020 - 5 years ago
Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
randomuser13
randomuser13 1st Oct 2020 20:57 - 5 years ago
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terryjmhitsong
terryjmhitsong 29th Sep 2020 23:42 - 6 years ago
WOW THIS SONG HAS A FUTURE....AMAZING MIXING....HOOKS ALL OVER THE PLACE........THX FOR SHARING BRO
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 1st Oct 2020 - 5 years ago
Thank you, sir! I'm glad you liked it.

Take care.
Aaron
theHumps
theHumps 19th Sep 2020 09:44 - 6 years ago
What a cool trip I just went on. So much to absorb but it was fun. Quite a composition actually. Lots of textural elements and darker sounds and effects to get the listener to get sucked right into this track and be emotionally affected.

Great job telling a story too. Whether the song has lyrics or not, the composer still has to tell the lister what they are trying to convey. You've done that here, absolutely. Lots of good feedback as I read thru the comments, well deserved.

Cheers!

Wayne
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 29th Sep 2020 - 6 years ago
Thank you, Wayne. I appreciate the kind words.

I have always tried to achieve painting with sound. It hasn't always worked, but I'm glad to hear that it did in this case.

Thanks again.

Take care.
Aaron.
Neomorpheus
Neomorpheus 23rd Jul 2020 19:04 - 6 years ago
postscript comment:

"Even if there are tracks that never existed that might have rap in it, but don't, because ValveDriver would never do that. Ever. It doesn't exist"


Um, "When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me, speaking words of wisdom, Let it Be."
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 29th Jul 2020 - 6 years ago
Haha! Message received!
crucethus
crucethus 18th Jul 2020 19:13 - 6 years ago
What I appreciate about this is how true to the origins of Dubstep (Dark Step)this song is. Reminds me a bit of Bad Company ¨The Nine¨ Bro-step sort of killed the genre and sent it back to the underworld, just like Disco became commercial and House was born. Awesome mastering and sound.
Steven
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 19th Jul 2020 - 6 years ago
Thank you, sir.

"Bro-step". Even the name sounds ridiculous.
CINCOCENT
CINCOCENT 18th Jul 2020 07:24 - 6 years ago
GEEZ LOUISE i love this to the Bone!
CINCOCENT
CINCOCENT 18th Jul 2020 07:20 - 6 years ago
I'm not ending my night without listening to this for one last time.
Cuz this go hardcore!
Neomorpheus
Neomorpheus 18th Jul 2020 02:58 - 6 years ago
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CINCOCENT
CINCOCENT 17th Jul 2020 22:00 - 6 years ago
Man I can't contain my excitement about this right now like you just treated like so perfect like that fine line works not too much there's not too little to make your drum and bass still our man you think I'm excited about this one my man I never been inside of any other track except for maybe mine but not like this for someone else's for the exceptional job man I can't even express my excitement over this I'm going to just go to work right now and just put the volume full blast.not only that is one of those tracks where you fall asleep to it's nice and in a sense I don't know I just kind of like that dark sense that atmosphere is just something that I've always enjoyed for some reason
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 17th Jul 2020 - 6 years ago
Well, man. I'm flattered that you enjoyed it so much. It's always good to hear that as an artist, my work has an impact on someone.

As far as the dark atmosphere, there was a time when I was known here for being "the dark one". I mean, no one ever called me that...thank god. But in reference to music, that's what I was associated with.

I don't know if you ever listened to the first Labyrinth Of The Absurd or not, but if you like this one as much as you do, you will probably like that one just as much.

Thank you again for your extremely kind words. It's encouraging.

Take care.
Valvedriver
CINCOCENT
CINCOCENT 17th Jul 2020 21:57 - 6 years ago
Yes I would pay for this sir you are really good my hat's off to you especially from scratch my favorites sounds to mess with too bad downloads are not available: (
CINCOCENT
CINCOCENT 17th Jul 2020 21:55 - 6 years ago
Oh hell yeah you're good I remember now if it's a little movie samples clips of the good ones the dark ones I like this one right here. You get down sir
HeathAlexander
HeathAlexander 17th Jul 2020 21:37 - 6 years ago
Those synths sound awesome. Thank you for the quality mix. It's a shame so much heavy electric music blasts a limiter for the entire track. The variation is great to hear as well. The slow build in the intro really sets the tone. Awesome atmosphere. Awesome track.
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 17th Jul 2020 - 6 years ago
Hey man. Thanks for the trifecta! Listen, comment AND fav!

I'm glad you liked it. I agree that too many producers rely way too heavily on a limiter. Louder isn't always better. Unless you're at a Cannibal Corpse concert. Then it's pretty awesome. But as far as this kind of music goes...clipping is not an instrument!
If you haven't listened to Part 1, give it a whirl. It's different than this, but also very similar.
Thanks again, man. I truly appreciate it.

Take care.
V.
bringerofDOOM
bringerofDOOM 17th Jul 2020 20:12 - 6 years ago
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