ValveDriver

Alright, let's try this again.

You are correct about there being some serious nature out here. The bear thing, yeah, that's real, man. There have been a few times I was out and about and noticed that I wasn't alone. Once I was at this little mountain pond, walking around in the woods, and I looked down and saw some really fresh bear tracks. Around them, were smaller bear tracks. Which, as I'm sure you can guess, meant there was a mama bear and her cubs, and anyone who has any survival instincts at all knows...you come across mamma bear and her kiddo's...you get the hell out of Dodge. Which is exactly what I did.

The intro to this song is supposed to be an acoustic guitar. I was using Philharmonik VST. Not the greatest, but with a little creativity, I got it to sound fitting at least.

I'm relieved to hear that the transitions and leads were good. Those are the two things I have the hardest time with I can come up with rhythms and riffs all day long, but coming up with them so they flow together organically, that's the tricky part. Same with leads. Getting them to follow the song without just being a bunch of notes thrown together like a roll of the dice is really difficult for me. I'm just not a lead kind of guy.

"Your playing has really evolved and I'm seriously amazed."

Dude, that is a huge compliment, and means a lot! Thank you for that, man!

As far as the Mastodon influence...definitely. It wasn't a conscious thing, but much like Pink Floyd, I've listened to so much of them, it just kind of naturally comes out. As far as my "drumming" goes, Brann Dailor is by far one of my biggest influences.

I am in fact working on the next installment. It's not going to smooth at the moment. I kind of his a spot where it could go one of two ways, and I'm not really sure which way to choose. SO, I'm sitting on it for a week or so. Then I can go back and listen again. Once I do, I'll know exactly where to go with it.

I will pass on to StaticNomad that his empty throne has been filled. I've been trying to get him off his #####, too. Maybe this will be encouragement. If not, we'll have to start referring to him as StaticNowhereToBeFoundMad.

Tell ya what, man. Next time you head out this way, let me know. I'll take you out for a beer or something.

Take care, brother.
Aaron.

Danke, hello!

I am humbled by your kind words, my friend. It's always encouraging to hear such positive feedback. It inspires me to not only keep doing it, but to keep striving to do it better than the last one.

As always, I appreciate your feedback and always look forward to hearing from you.

Take care, sir.
Aaron

Wow, Leon. That's some very positive feedback! Truly appreciated! For years my work came from an angry place, but over the last 3 years or so,(and a lot of introspection), I've managed to let go of it all. Now my work is inspired by that which surrounds me. In this case, nature. I believe by letting that happen, it's opened up a new door for creativity, and the results thereof!

Thank you for your kind words and continuing support.

Take care.
Aaron

Leon, hello!

First, thank you for the kind words. Knowing that metal isn't really in yiur list of favorites, it means a lot more that you still take the time to listen and comment.

As far as the industrial Valvedriver, stay tuned. Summer months generally bring out the metal in me. But, the colder winter months always seem to be when I do more of my darker, synth driven industrial style. I'm not sure why, though. That's just how it happens.

As always, I appreciate you stopping by, and always look forward to your input.

Take care, friend.

Aaron.

I knew you weren't complaining, bud. I didn't even consider the thought that you were. I was only asking for the sole purpose of improving my works. I'm all about making it sound as real as possible, and who better to learn from than someone who knows, ya know? I thought maybe there were things I could have done to make it sound less...software.
Either way, man. I always look forward to what you have to say, and I'm always willing to accept pointers and advice, so whenever you might have some, throw it my way, mister!

Weirf, stand by, my friend. I have one brewing now that's a hard hitting rocker.

Thank you.

Ed, hello!

I'm not sure what to say, getting that kind of praise from someone of your caliber makes my freakin day, man.

Man, I wish my hair would grow back after listening to it! I know metal isn't real high on your list of preferred genres, so it means even more to me that you still swing by and listen.
I think having found and learned the Shreddage vst was a really good rhing for me. Metal IS my favorite genre. And while I had a lot of fun with the electronic, synth based stuff from my early days here, being able to create the music I love just makes it so much easier. It just flows so much more freely.

As far as dusting off the ol' Takamine...do it! I dare ya! ;)

Ed, you take care, and as always, I truly appreciate your feedback.

Aaron.

Neo, what's happnin, brother?

Yeah, it's all digital all the time with this boy.

Honestly, I never really got into Kyuss. I love the music, but the guys voice just doesn't do it for me. Which is the case for a lot of bands.

Forgive my ignorance, but By "...too clean" do you mean tones and productuon, or the lack of fret noises and other organic artifacts that come from live guitars, or are they too perfectly timed due to being programed in a DAW, or all the above?

I'm glad you like this one. I always look forward to your reviews, man. Thank you!

Take care, my friend.
Aaron.

Ronabo, thank you. I did have fun with it. This whole track was just a fun little piece that I just kind of threw together.

Thanks again.

Take care.
V.

Thanks, Vertiqo. I appreciate the kind words. Thanks for takong the time to listen, and comment. I appreciate it.

Take care.
V.

Danke! Good to hear from you! I'm glad you liked this one, brother. I'm honored to be mentioned in the same sentence as Kyuss!

I hope all is well with you.
Take care my friend.
Aaron.

I appreciate the offer for lyrics, but this one is complete. If you want to try something from scratch, feel free to contact me.

Take care.
V.

Leon, hello! Terribly sorry for the late reply. For some reaon I thought I already had.
Either way, as always, I appreciate your stopping by and taking the time to not only listen but offer your supportive and kind words.
I have a few new projects in the works, so stay tuned!

Take care, my friend.
Aaron.

Like I said in my reply on Overmyth III, these are all finished and a part of a very personal collection, and I'm willing to work on something new, though.

Calm down there, hot-rod.

Thank you.

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