ValveDriver
Not every song requires vocals
Portland, United States
Joined : 25th Sep 2012 - 13 years ago
Last Online : 7th Nov 2025 - 1 week ago
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on Red On The White by ValveDriver
Totally different from what i'm used to hearing from you and it shows you're a force to be reckoned with.
Cracking track!!!!
FR
Dude, I hope you don't give up! What you do is pretty awesome. Just in a different arena. Just today I was telling my wife how you have the ability to consistently make 10 minute tracks that never get boring or monotonous, and each one is completely different from the last. That's pretty impressive, man.
"...a force to be reckoned with"
I'm not gonna lie. I like the way that sounds. lol But, it's like I said in my original profile page..."I'm not trying to get famous. I'm trying to get good" That's it, man. My only goal. It seems to be working. Very slowly, but I'm learning.
I'm glad you liked this one as much as you did, and I definitely appreciate what you had to say.
Take care, mister.
Aaron.
on Red On The White by ValveDriver
I'm glad you liked this one. It's not my usual style, so it was definitely a learning experience. One of the good kinds, ya know?
Thanks for the kind words and for the Fav. Both are greatly appreciated.
Take care.
V.
on Red On The White by ValveDriver
Take care.
V.
on Red On The White by ValveDriver
Nice job.
tv
It's not often that you comment on my work, but when you do, I appreciate it.
Take care.
V,
on Red On The White by ValveDriver
really gets to me, the ambiance it gives,
totally gets me hypnotised when listening xD.
the guitar is also really great, the solo and the weird sounds so every now and then.
Overall a very relaxed track, very nice to listen to
Cheers!!
~Eighteen
I'm not entirely sure what you mean by "wineglass sound", but it seems to be a good thing, so thank you!
I'm glad you liked the tune.
Take care.
V.
on Red On The White by ValveDriver
The drums sound like they were played in a parking garage. Seem to have a good bit of reverb. I do like!
2:42 tone is trippy as hell. This one seems to show more real composing. I dig this deeply. Also reminds me a bit of late Rishloo, off Feathergun.
Favorited!
Evan
I dig the fact that it resembles Floyd, but at the same time, It does feel kind of like a ripoff. That wasn't my intent, but...
I did use a quite a bit of reverb on the drums. Actually, I used quite a bit on all of it, really.
I haven't heard of Feathergun. But given your musical tastes, I'm sure they're good, and I will definitely be looking into them.
Thanks for the kindness, brother.
Take care.
Aaron.
on Red On The White by ValveDriver
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9aOHeg3XitM Everything here sounds really fine and I enjoyed a kind of a cinematic ambience in the background. If I will be looking for any improvements for track like this definitely I'd recommend to work more on the composition itself: chord progression, more variations on bassline, guitar solo part melodic structure etc. than really on a sound-image. It doesn't mean that something is missing here at all of course, quite the opposite: the track does sound very realistic and you did a great jod composing and arranging all the stuff.
Really nice song, the rock genre works well. I enjoyed the music. Thanks, Alex
I can always count on a tactfully honest review from you. You will be glad to know that your suggestions for improvement are all things already on my list. I've just recently started learning these things. So, basically, this is the first stepping stone on my long trip to becoming a real musician. Ya know?
Thanks for taking the time, mister.
Take care.
V.
on Red On The White by ValveDriver
First, thanks for the outstanding comment!
I'm kind of in the process of taking music a little more seriously. Like, actually trying to learn. I'm hoping that in the future, I'll be able to put out more like this one, but with more of the "ValveDriver" signature, and not so much the Pink Floyd resemblance.
Also, I'm sending Danke a copy of this. If you want, contact me here, I'll send one your way as well.
Thanks again for the encouraging words, Ed. It's always a pleasure when you stop by.
Take care.
Aaron.
on Red On The White by ValveDriver
Dude this is straight out of Waters' and Gilmores' portfolio. Awesome arrangement and so well played. Holy crap I dig this ! Man, your raisin the bar bro. This is a classic piece of pure rock.
Un-freakin believably cool !
As much I've loved the Floyd comparisons, I have a hard time with it. I mean, it's like a 3rd grader saying his crayon drawing is similar to a DaVinci masterpiece. I think the main reason this came out so "Floydian" is because...
A)I've spent the last 35 years listening to them. It's to the point now where, really, I don't even need the albums anymore. They're so burned into my brain.
B)More specifically, I've spent the last 3 months listening to nothing BUT them. So, I guess it's pretty natural that it would bleed through, ya know?
Either way, that reward part of my brain is loving the fact that what I did is reminding people of my all time favorite band. I guess that just means I might actually be starting to learn something, huh?
Thanks for stopping by, man. I always appreciate your feedback.
Take care.
V.
on Red On The White by ValveDriver
I kinda wish I could chill tf out like this myself... hah
ahhh, no more comments, just listened...
hah, thanks for that.
"I kinda wish I could chill tf out like this myself..."
It's not a common thing for me to do. Most of my work is pretty dark, angry or aggressive. But every now and then, I just need to put it in neutral and coast awhile, ya know?
Thanks for taking a listen, I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Take care.
V.
on Red On The White by ValveDriver
I'm glad you liked it. Especially enough to want to leave a kind comment.
Thanks again.
Take care.
V
on Red On The White by ValveDriver
Feelin' the Pink boys here and entirely independently of any other comments.
Your most Crazy Diamondy track yet. Very skillfully done.
First criticism which isn't even really one is for you to pick up some other EZ packs as the drums here are almost identical to a few other tracks. Not a problem in this at all, just my desire to hear more varied drum sounds from you.
This is actually totally far out and damn hard to review because there's so much going on all the time but it's totally consistent in vibe. No veering off down crazy cul de sacs.
0:50 low guitar fading in is very cool and I tone I like and meshes with synths. But it's the pad work on top that is the star of the whole thing. Very beautifully done.
2:40 new little lead is great and the balance between the speakers makes everything wide and spacious and very rich.
3:52 nice soaring pitch bend to make things more psychedelic. I don't actually find this track at all dark. Guitar solo is really cool so no need for you to worry about your lead guit key fiddlin'. Many people will have no idea it ain't a real, played instrument.
Soaring, epic and those P Flunkers would probably be happy for this to be on an album of theirs. In that sense it could be said to be a bit of a ripoff but it's just so well done I don't think it matters.
My only real complaint is coming back for a touch more at 6:32. Should have just left the previous decaying notes sliding away into the distance.
Excellent work and a great progression of your sound.
Here's the greatest Crazy Diamond ripoff I've heard and it's 19 mins. Get the album!
Cinemascope - MLK Shadows
http://www.beatport.com/track/mlk-shadows-original-mix/2026010
I will eventually get some more drum stuffs. But most likely not Toontracks. I don't really care for their business ethics. I'm sure I'll find something better. Until then, you'll just have to be bored.
I take your compliment on my pads quite seriously, as I don't use presets. ALl of my pads and synthwork are custom built. Generally per track. There are a few that I use more than once, but generally, new each track. Same with the little lead at 2:40.
" Many people will have no idea it ain't a real, played instrument. "
They will now! Which is fine. I'm not trying to hide that it's VST.
"Soaring, epic and those P Flunkers would probably be happy for this to be on an album of theirs."
I'm pretty sure that if those boys heard this they would probably scratch their heads and say, "is this supposed to be music?" and then sue me for resembling their vibe.
I wouldn't go so far as to say it's a rip off, as much as it is unapologetically based on Pink Floyd's style, as an example, for the sake of learning how to build good music.
I appreciate the positive and encouraging feedback on this one. I've finally decided to get serious about making tunes. So, I guess it means I'm on the right track.
I'll go check the link now.
Take care, man.
on Red On The White by ValveDriver
Looking forward!
Ether Blu
After you mentioning the drum levels I listened again, and you were right. They needed to come up a bit. So, I boosted them just a touch. It sounds good here now. Thanks for suggesting it. I'm glad you liked the track. I'll swing by your page and check out your work in the near future.
Thanks again, man.
Take care.
V.
on Red On The White by ValveDriver
In some places totally Pink Floyd...and when the long, slow-handed, melodical guitar solo comes in at around 3.50 is the peak for me...was a good choice to choose the hammond like organ tone too...
The whole track is flying, waving...incredible chords are used in it...very tasty, moody, kinda sad but hopeful number...
Shame not to download...:-) :-(
Huge respect and shake hands Mister, Danke
I'm glad the slow-handed guitar works. I was actually kind of reluctant about that. Mainly because it's VST and I'm not very good with leads. I'm also glad to hear the chords worked. I'm slowly teaching myself music theory, chord progression and all that other technical crap.
Contact me in the private messages about getting a copy of this one. I know you're good for it, and will treat it right. ;)
Talk with you later, brother.
Aaron.
on Red On The White by ValveDriver
Thanks for listening, man! I'm glad you liked it. I take it as a great compliment that it reminds you a little of Pink Floyd. It appears as if you're not the only one who thinks so, either.
I can live with that!
Hey, man. Thanks again for the kindness. I appreciate it.
Take care.
V.