ValveDriver

ValveDriver

Not every song requires vocals
Portland, United States
Joined : 25th Sep 2012 - 13 years ago
Last Online : 26th Mar 2026 - 1 week ago
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sayamrajsagar
sayamrajsagar 19th Mar 2026 21:26 - 2 weeks ago

on Shapen In Wickedness by ValveDriver
Amazing track!
Backscatter
Backscatter 16th Mar 2026 11:28 - 2 weeks ago

on Shapen In Wickedness by ValveDriver
Damn right, what a killer track! Bring the heaviness!
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 17th Mar 2026 - 2 weeks ago
Thank you. I appreciate it.
Zootman
Zootman 16th Mar 2026 08:47 - 2 weeks ago

on Shapen In Wickedness by ValveDriver
This is sick man. You got some great sound design on those synths. Who needs distorted electric guitars when you've got growly electronic action like that? And even some Gregorian chants or some such like. This is a masterpiece in my book. Epic. Cheers Zoot
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 17th Mar 2026 - 2 weeks ago
Thanks, Chris. I'm glad you liked this one.

The choir vocals are from the Miserere mei, Deus, by the Italian composer Gregorio Allegri. I've always enjoyed it for it's musical content, and it fit in with what I had already started here, so I grabbed it up and ran with it.
Thanks again, man .
Take care.
TheMonzderSquadd
TheMonzderSquadd 15th Mar 2026 17:10 - 3 weeks ago

on Shapen In Wickedness by ValveDriver
And that is why you're the GOAT
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 17th Mar 2026 - 2 weeks ago
Thanks, man. I do what I can.
DanMed
DanMed 15th Mar 2026 16:16 - 3 weeks ago

on Shapen In Wickedness by ValveDriver
This is fire!! I'm huge fan of old school Valve. :)
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 17th Mar 2026 - 2 weeks ago
Thanks, Dan. I appreciate it.
Backscatter
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 - 3 weeks ago
Thank you. I'm glad you liked it.
RitajustRita
RitajustRita 30th Jan 2026 19:15 - 2 months ago

on Theologia Ex Machina by ValveDriver
Hi Valve.
Great for a exciting fantasy movie.
Nice sounds .
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 15th Mar 2026 - 3 weeks ago
Thank you, Rita.
Pnnywze
Pnnywze 26th Jan 2026 07:08 - 2 months ago

on Theologia Ex Machina by ValveDriver
Hey my friend, awhile back u wanted me to try and work in some bass guitar along with the 808s? My latest upload is the 1st one Ive done exactly like that, and its one of my personal favorites as a result. Lmk what u think. Ive got 2 others im working on in a similar vein
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 27th Jan 2026 - 2 months ago
I'll go give it a listen right now.
NoHideAnymore
NoHideAnymore 26th Jan 2026 00:00 - 2 months ago

on Theologia Ex Machina by ValveDriver
Nice idea man, very creative thing. I like when different kinds if sounds are mixed, and sound design with Serum 2 is well done, I believe one day I'll try it too :)
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 27th Jan 2026 - 2 months ago
Thanks, man. I appreciate the feedback. As far as giving it a try, I say go for it!
Take care.
V.
glennwhite6504
glennwhite6504 25th Jan 2026 19:41 - 2 months ago

on Theologia Ex Machina by ValveDriver
Hello ValveDriver, this is pretty stuff, I almost feel this is post Terminator....where a lot of was decided and then nothing made sense after all.....just more and more violence and destruction.....if any of this makes sense today.......this is definitely a thought provoking track you've put together.
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 27th Jan 2026 - 2 months ago
It does make sense, Glenn. I think it makes more sense today than it has in a long time.
Thank you for taking the time to listen and comment. I really do appreciate it.
Take care.
V.
Zootman
Zootman 17th Jan 2026 20:32 - 2 months ago

on Theologia Ex Machina by ValveDriver
Trust me, 'interesting' is high praise from me. I like music that challenges.
Zootman
Zootman 11th Jan 2026 17:36 - 2 months ago

on Theologia Ex Machina by ValveDriver
You are not your body, you are not your mind.... I'm not sure if I find that comforting or disturbing. This is a very cosmic trip man. And is that the same poet you put on an old track of mine, lady Lazarus?? I need to listen to this a few more times to understand it I think. But the music itself is thoroughly cinematic, brooding and full of menace and danger. Interesting trip, Cheers Chris.
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 17th Jan 2026 - 2 months ago
If I remember correctly, Chris, the poet I used on Lady Lazarus was Sylvia Plath. The lady in this one is some random lady I found claiming to have had an interaction with Mother Mary and St. Michael. The male vocals are from someone reading the Prayer of St. Michael. I just processed them. Heavily.
I'm going to take "interesting" as a compliment. Mainly because I like to make art that makes people think. Not only in music, but in my drawing and painting as well.
Either way, thanks for having a listen, and leaving some feedback.
Take care.
Aaron
Flat2Forge
Flat2Forge 11th Jan 2026 15:58 - 2 months ago

on Theologia Ex Machina by ValveDriver
Good track, bro. It reminds me a bit of the gloomy, dark, industrial atmosphere and machinery of Warhammer 40k.
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 17th Jan 2026 - 2 months ago
Thanks F2F.
I'm not familiar with Warhammer 40k. But if it's sounds like this track, I may have to look into it!
Take care, man.
V.
AnthonyAttard
AnthonyAttard 11th Jan 2026 15:54 - 2 months ago

on Theologia Ex Machina by ValveDriver
Superior creatures of prime origin communicating with us and among them, reasoning existence and God, a hard way and a prayer. Purely cinematic to me, of course with various elements that blend so uniformly in an ambient, dark ambient theme.
Great work V.
Best wishes, Anthony
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 17th Jan 2026 - 2 months ago
Thank you, Anthony. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I've only recently started diving into the ambient genre. So far, I really enjoy it.
As far as the content, your interpretation is very close to what I had in mind while making it.
To me, religion is not revelation, but mechanism. A system built to impose order and meaning on an indifferent reality. Its power comes from structure and repetition, not truth or belief. Like a machine, it functions regardless of faith, producing comfort, control, or judgment as outputs. This track reflects this: divinity as artifact, faith as process, meaning manufactured rather than found.
This isn't a matter of questioning the existence of a higher power, but questioning the lore that humans have built around it.
Again, thank you Anthony.
Take care.
V.
Danke2026
Danke2026 10th Jan 2026 18:32 - 2 months ago

on Theologia Ex Machina by ValveDriver
I'm here bro ... new page: Danke 2026!
Strictly metal... from the mother band... :-)
Check it if you like Hungarian hardcore/metal... :-)
fistbump,
Danke
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 11th Jan 2026 - 2 months ago
Danke, my friend, Metal is sustenance to my soul. I will absolutely be checking it out!
Pnnywze
Pnnywze 9th Jan 2026 23:26 - 2 months ago

on Theologia Ex Machina by ValveDriver
Hey my friend, I'm Sending you an email with a Mega Link in it to download some Serum 2 stuff I picked out for you out of my collection. I think you'll dig it, it's a late X-mas gift. Have fun brother!
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 10th Jan 2026 - 2 months ago
I sent you an email as well. Go check it out if you haven't already.
Danke2026
Danke2026 9th Jan 2026 20:00 - 2 months ago

on Theologia Ex Machina by ValveDriver
AAAAhhhh!
That special bouquet, which is unique to you... that heavy, technical sci-fi with a huge dose of industrial and psychedelia... so good that the expected heavy guitars haven't arrived... :-)
hope all is well arund you Maestro!!!
fistbump,
Danke
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 10th Jan 2026 - 2 months ago
Danke, what's up, brother? I'm glad to hear from you. You've been so quiet lately I thought maybe you had given up on us. I'm happy to see that you haven't.
Thanks for giving this one a listen. I've recently discovered that I really like creating Ambient tracks. All of my work always kind of has been, but now I just dove in head first to see what I can come up with.
So, no heavy guitars for awhile. :-) You've always been more of a fan of my darker synth stuff. And that's perfectly fine with me. I'm just glad you like what I do!
Take care, mister. I hope all is well with you as well!
Take care.
Aaron
Pnnywze
Pnnywze 7th Jan 2026 07:14 - 2 months ago

on Theologia Ex Machina by ValveDriver
Did u just invent Industrial Ambient? I cant say Ive ever seen that genre anywhere, and Ive certainly never heard it. If anyone is going to, its you. Either way, its superb. How could it not be? Your artistry has been an inspiration for a long time, my friend. Thank you for sharing it.
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 7th Jan 2026 - 2 months ago
Thanks, Aaron.
I don't know if it's a new genre or not. I just know that what started out as fucking around in serum2 to get machinery sounds turned into this. I dig it! I'm glad you did too.
Thanks for listening to it!
Take care.
Aaron
GuyManly317
GuyManly317 6th Jan 2026 16:01 - 2 months ago

on How Many Times Have I Told You - Remix by ValveDriver
DOOOOOOOOOD!!!!!!
kingmt77
kingmt77 6th Jan 2026 06:53 - 2 months ago

on Theologia Ex Machina by ValveDriver
Aaron Ok! Come on with the creative artistry. Ambient yeah, but you can't rule out just a touch of industrial. That's a bossed up description for what you created! Impressive my friend!
Peace,
Mark
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 7th Jan 2026 - 2 months ago
Mark, how are ya, bud? There is absolutely no denying the industrial element in this one! Industrial has been a steady part of my rotation since 1989. I don't think, at this point, there's any escaping it in my own music.
I'm glad you took the time to listen and comment on this one.
Take care, my friend.
Aaron.
Cyberflares
Cyberflares 5th Jan 2026 07:04 - 3 months ago

on Theologia Ex Machina by ValveDriver
I think my brain has just been munched into little bits of machinery lol
Nice piece of art man i enjoyed my listen :)
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 7th Jan 2026 - 2 months ago
Thanks, Robin. I'm glad you enjoyed your trip through the machine!
Take care.
V.
dimestop
dimestop 4th Jan 2026 21:53 - 3 months ago

on Theologia Ex Machina by ValveDriver
thiis is the master of dark back to his best, thats a bone shaker bruv, like arriving at the gates of hell and about to start banging that anvil for the rest of time, powerful and terrifyiing V
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 7th Jan 2026 - 2 months ago
Thanks, Paul. I always appreciate hearing from you. This is a dark summbitch, innit? It may be one of my darkest yet. I'm kind of liking this ambient genre. It really allows room for me to breathe!
Take care, brother.
Aaron
DanMed
DanMed 4th Jan 2026 21:17 - 3 months ago

on Theologia Ex Machina by ValveDriver
This is so good bro. So cinematic. It tickle my brain. I just love this kind of stuff but i never tried to do something like this. You gave me some ideas with this masterpiece. Maybe i'll try to do something similiar.
Anyway, great job! I love it!
Cheers!
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 7th Jan 2026 - 2 months ago
Thanks, Dan. Do it! With your skills, I'm sure you'll come with something good! I look forward to hearing it when you've finished.
Take care.
V
Kayos2
Kayos2 4th Jan 2026 20:50 - 3 months ago

on Theologia Ex Machina by ValveDriver
WOW cinematic, I would say- tells an unsettling story - the heartbeat adds a whole new layer of possibilities - is AI taking us over - is there separation on dimensions of good and evil...Possibilities endless v well done, Aaron
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 7th Jan 2026 - 2 months ago
Thank you, Kay. I'm glad you enjoyed this one. The possibilities truly are endless. That's the great thing about music, you can interpret them how you'd like, and make your own realities. As beautiful, or as horrifying, or as beautifully horrifying as you'd like that reality to be.
Thanks again, Kay.
Take care.
Aaron
kingmt77
kingmt77 26th Dec 2025 21:32 - 3 months ago

on How Many Times Have I Told You - Remix by ValveDriver
Aaron I trust your Christmas was good as well. But how could it not be with a Doberman puppy. The track I tagged you in I did a few years back and wanted to do some touching up. I'll post a link.

I really miss Manuela with True Sisters. She posted a comment on a track I did a while ago when I told her I was self taught. She hits me with a term "Autodidact" which means a deep, focused self education. So Aaron welcome to the fold! I call myself a "Knob Twister" I just twist knobs until it sounds good LOL! Stay safe.

Mark

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