ValveDriver
Not every song requires vocals
Portland, United States
Joined : 25th Sep 2012 - 14 years ago
Last Online : 7th Aug 2026 - 1 month ago
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on Freakshow - Cirque Du Valve Mix by ValveDriver
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V.
on Red On The White by ValveDriver
on Red On The White by ValveDriver
I can't say that I've ever heard of Alan Hackshaw, but if this track reminds you of him, then he's probably someone I would like. I will check him out.
I always take it as a compliment when someone tells me my work reminds me of a big name.
Hey man, thanks for the listen, and the kind words. I appreciate it.
Take care.
V.
on Red On The White by ValveDriver
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on Red On The White by ValveDriver
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on Labyrinth Of The Absurd pt 2 - Pain Has A Face by ValveDriver
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on Labyrinth Of The Absurd pt 2 - Pain Has A Face by ValveDriver
on Labyrinth Of The Absurd pt 2 - Pain Has A Face by ValveDriver
A cordial greeting
Marco
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.
on Labyrinth Of The Absurd pt 2 - Pain Has A Face by ValveDriver
Thanks for the listen and the comment.
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V.
on Labyrinth Of The Absurd pt 2 - Pain Has A Face by ValveDriver
It's worth the time and effort.
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V.
on Labyrinth Of The Absurd pt 2 - Pain Has A Face by ValveDriver
Additional minus points for absolutely no tact whatsoever.
on Labyrinth Of The Absurd pt 2 - Pain Has A Face by ValveDriver
on Labyrinth Of The Absurd pt 2 - Pain Has A Face by ValveDriver
on I hope Youre Alright by ValveDriver
It must make things much more interesting.
I think that's the first time I've heard that my music has hints of Tool in it. I take that as a compliment.
Thank you, sir, for stopping by! Be safe up there, mister.
Take care.
Aaron
on I hope Youre Alright by ValveDriver
Speaking of disappearing, I've been out of commission for a while here lately myself. Too much work and not enough time for play. I hope to get back to some music here real soon though. Anyhow on to the matter at hand. I thoroughly dig this...what could be considered a bit of a throwback ValveDriver track. I was all in right from the start.
As you mentioned it certainly has a lot of the original mix flavoring with the multi layer synths, its deep and heavy foreboding presence and bad ##### sinister vibes.
There's plenty of notable elements here but I particularly like the pitch shifting notes in the mid section. Really accentuates the energy/tension and pegs the ol' eerie meter ! Also the Piano One is in my opinion a very sensible and appropriate addition to your arsenal. Piano (and violin) have been staple instruments for some of the most memorable and historically classic soundtracks of the "ominous" variety ever made. It also sounds very cool in there which is the best reason I can think of to hopefully persuade you to leave it.
With Halloween almost here I'm in the midst of preparing my annual scare soundtrack to provide the right ambience for the neighbor kiddos who are willing to dare enter the fright zone and knock on my door for treats. This baby will be making the play list for sure bro.
With the exception of the drums and the piano, the synth patches that I used in this track are 5 of my oldest patches that I made from scratch. They are the first 5 that I used in the second track I posted here back in 2012. The feel of this one is more sinister than the original track. Which is what I was going for. It's not really a remix, or a reboot, just another track with the same synths.
I liked how they have a groovy drive to them, but can still be dark. Unlike the original "The Anderson Council". Which is a more groovy, chilled out ride.
I'll leave the piano in this one. I just need to go back and adjust some of the velocities on the higher notes. They're too close and sound too programmed. Not as organic and natural as I like to shoot for. I remembered the Toms, but forgot the piano. Oops.
As far as horror playlists go, feel free. You should also check out my track 2077 AD. It's a droning, dark ambient piece that I made entirely for myself for those nights where insomnia is stronger than the melatonin. So, it's plenty long so I have time to actually fall asleep before it's over.
I hope all is well deep down Texas way. Stay safe down there, mister.
Take care, brother.
Aaron.
on I hope Youre Alright by ValveDriver
Michel
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Aaron.
on I hope Youre Alright by ValveDriver
If you do that, let me know how it was!
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on I hope Youre Alright by ValveDriver
on I hope Youre Alright by ValveDriver
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on I hope Youre Alright by ValveDriver
I'm sure ol' boy is chilling somewhere. He's never been one to stay in one place. He's like an Alley Cat. He comes and goes as he pleases and he only wants attention on his own terms. But, we all love him anyhow.
Thanks again.
Take care.
V.
on I hope Youre Alright by ValveDriver
This is a pearl...doomish but pearl too...the description is a bit sad but to tell you the truth more and more people live alone on earth ... neither their dogs nor their cats, well even their families ... maybe alienation is one of our biggest enemies besides computers and smartphones ... or maybe that's why ... this music is very painful cause somehow i feel like you won't have any more contact with your friend ...
serious synthesizer song ... in the beginning the Depeche Mode popped in but in the end it became more of a song from a doom metal band, from where the guitarist went for a beer ... :-)
putting aside the joke, it became a very cathartic, difficult, thought-provoking song ...just like ValveDriver on his best...hope all is well in the second wavee of pandemic Aaron...take care...
Danke
It's been awhile since you've commented on one of my tracks. I was super happy to see that you had. Thank you!
All is well here. After being here for 30 years, we're about to move back to our home state to start a whole new chapter of our lives. One that displays far more potential than staying here. We're looking forward to it.
This song really is about alienation, or at least facing life alone, by your own rules that don't conform to what society says it has to be. Which, really, explains why it's like the old Valvedriver style. That was always my message. "Do it your way, screw what they tell you, it's your life" That's exactly how my friend lives, and I respect that greatly.
Danke, you take care my brother. I hope all is well with you as well during this odd time we live in.
Sincerely, take care.
Aaron.
on I hope Youre Alright by ValveDriver
Take care, brother.
Aaron.
on I hope Youre Alright by ValveDriver
on I hope Youre Alright by ValveDriver
on Freakshow - Cirque Du Valve Mix by ValveDriver
Take care.
V.