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ValveDriver

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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secondnature1
secondnature1 22nd Mar 2025 07:04 - 8 months ago

on A Thousand Blights Of Fire by ValveDriver
Metal horns are up! Rock on ValveDriver :)
Jonathan (2NDNTR/7THGR)
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 23rd Mar 2025 - 7 months ago
Rock on, Jonathan! Thanks, man.
Take care.
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fanisatt
fanisatt 21st Mar 2025 18:41 - 8 months ago

on A Thousand Blights Of Fire by ValveDriver
My english not so good man , I need the google translator every time... Anyway....it is very strong as I have already said because there are strong melody lines and rich chord progression here , not simply a metal piece with a strong guitar....!!! Bravo !!!
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 21st Mar 2025 - 8 months ago
Fanisatt, I understand the language barrier,man. I completely get it. That can make communication a little difficult. Luckily, we do have Google translator. While it may not be a perfect translation, it definitely helps artists, (people in general) from all over the world to connect and share where we couldn't before!
Thank you for coming back for another listen. I truly appreciate it!
Take care.
V.
PeaKEQ
PeaKEQ 17th Mar 2025 18:38 - 8 months ago

on Labyrinth Of The Absurd pt 2 - Pain Has A Face by ValveDriver
Atmospheric drum track with trance elements, very cool
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 18th Mar 2025 - 8 months ago
Thank you.
CINCOCENT
CINCOCENT 17th Mar 2025 06:32 - 8 months ago

on A Thousand Blights Of Fire by ValveDriver
Woah! Yea! Love that Morrissey type bass synth! Excellent raw guitarage! From Morrissey to Massive Attack. What a creative transition or build I don't know what to call it but little bit of both blended in so seamlessly with main guitar
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 18th Mar 2025 - 8 months ago
Thanks, man. I appreciate you taking the time. I'm glad you liked it.
Take care.
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Pnnywze
Pnnywze 16th Mar 2025 23:21 - 8 months ago

on A Thousand Blights Of Fire by ValveDriver
Ooooo Bminor and Gminor both are great for basslines (while keys like A#m or F#m are not as easy for me because the relatively higher (or lower) pitch than other keys complicates things a bit. Anyway, I'll come up with some stuff, in a variety of tempos and patterns. When it comes to drums and 808s, I'm kinda like captain America - I can do this all day.
Pnnywze
Pnnywze 16th Mar 2025 22:08 - 8 months ago

on A Thousand Blights Of Fire by ValveDriver
All right, that I can most definitely do. Any particular key youd like the bass to be in? And the desired tempo is important, of course
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 16th Mar 2025 - 8 months ago
Whatever you got, man. I can work with it. Generally, I stick to Bm or Gm, but I'm good with whatever you throw my way. If I can't get anything to stick, we can try something different.
fanisatt
fanisatt 16th Mar 2025 19:35 - 8 months ago

on A Thousand Blights Of Fire by ValveDriver
Very Strong !!!!! I love it !!!
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 16th Mar 2025 - 8 months ago
Thanks.
What makes it so strong? What exactly do you love about it?
Jkingz
Jkingz 16th Mar 2025 18:00 - 8 months ago

on A Thousand Blights Of Fire by ValveDriver
Awesome tune Valve driver, love it man. Heavy, guitary loveliness. Great job
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 16th Mar 2025 - 8 months ago
Thanks, man. I appreciate it. Thanks for takin' the time.
Take care.
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exxttonee
exxttonee 15th Mar 2025 10:16 - 8 months ago

on A Thousand Blights Of Fire by ValveDriver
Insane!
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 15th Mar 2025 - 8 months ago
Thank you!
Dennel
Dennel 15th Mar 2025 08:11 - 8 months ago

on A Thousand Blights Of Fire by ValveDriver
7:09 minutes of pure Metal, just the thing to go with my morning coffee as I wake up the neighbors with my walls rumbling lol! Can't add anything more than what's already been said other than it's an exceptional piece of music. Thanks for sharing,

D
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 15th Mar 2025 - 8 months ago
Thank you, Dennel. I appreciate that.
Coffee and metal is the cornerstone of any nutritious breakfast!
Like the saying goes, "I don't always listen to metal, but when I do, so do my neighbors!" right?
Have a good one.
Take care.
v.
Pnnywze
Pnnywze 15th Mar 2025 05:16 - 8 months ago

on A Thousand Blights Of Fire by ValveDriver
I gotta be caeful doing that surgery to my own work, theres so much of it Id never be seen again lol. Anyway, dude I swear there isnt a single piece of yours that i dont like, its always fking awesome. This has a slowr pace to it that would suit my drum and 808 style - I think that whenever youre ready to do that full collab, something with the DNA of this one will be the place to start. Im ready whenever - Im not as busy as I was, but it wouldnt matter. Id drop everything to work with u lol.
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 15th Mar 2025 - 8 months ago
When I first started out here, a few regulars and I started referring to my style as "Electrosludgedoomstep". I had this idea that using all synths, but in a metal style would be something cool. It was. To a degree. There was even one that Neomorpheus laid down a killer guitar track to. But, after awhile, I got tired of doing it that way and just started doing trad metal. I have a shitload of old tracks that are just sitting there waiting for their turn on the operating table. So, yeah...if that's a project I continue with, the world may not see me for quite some time either.
As far as starting that collab, why don't you kick it off by putting together a few drums and 808 patterns and send 'em over. I'll put a few riffs to them, and we can go from there. I have a few ideas that might work. But, we can work details in DMs.
Take care, man.
Aaron
glennwhite6504
glennwhite6504 14th Mar 2025 19:36 - 8 months ago

on A Thousand Blights Of Fire by ValveDriver
Hello ValveDriver, just doing a little surfing and stopped on your track a thousand blight of fire and right away the guitars caught my ears....it just happens that way since I kinda admire the guitar. I found it pretty interesting and definitely heavy metal....so many ways the guitar sound can capture your attention and this did. Its a good strong rock piece....just what you expect.
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 15th Mar 2025 - 8 months ago
Hello Glenn.
I have to agree with you. Guitars have always been a major part of my life, and they do have a way of capturing your attention.
Thank you for the listen and the comment.
Take care.
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TrippleN97
TrippleN97 14th Mar 2025 19:30 - 8 months ago

on A Thousand Blights Of Fire by ValveDriver
This explains your experience in working with guitar mixes. You've been doing this a long time and it looks like guitars have always been your thing. I don't know a lot about hard rock but this song is fire. I'm looking forward to learning more from you sir.
N
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 14th Mar 2025 - 8 months ago
N, hey man. Thanks for stopping by.
Although I have been doing this for a long time, I have to be completely honest with you, as far as producing/mixing goes, Guitars have really only been prominent in the last few years. Before then, I primarily worked in synth based music. But, I've been listening mostly to classic rock, blues, grunge, and heavy metal since the late 1970s. So I grew up completely immersed in, and with guitars being the main driving force behind my musical tastes.
As far as learning more from me, I'm glad to help out where I can. I am by no means a professional. Just someone who's picked up a lot of useful things along the way, and I'm still learning all the time!
Thanks for taking the time to listen and comment. It always means more when it's not someones preferred genre, but they still take the time. I appreciate it.
Take care.
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Kayos2
Kayos2 14th Mar 2025 13:29 - 8 months ago

on A Thousand Blights Of Fire by ValveDriver
Hi , Aaron 2 - Something slightly Nirvana-ish came up in me when listening - the quality of this track, production-wise, is superb. I would say rock heaven, if there is such a place. Love the way you did the ending, with that blast of timpani. Nicely done. Kay0s
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 14th Mar 2025 - 8 months ago
Hi Kay. Thanks for listening and commenting. I appreciate that. As far as there being a rock heaven, I hope there is such a place. That's where I plan on going! I guess I can hear a little bits of Nirvana in a few places, but to be honest, even though I absolutely love Grunge, and lived the grunge lifestyle in the 90s, I never really got into Nirvana. I was more into Alice In Chains and Soundgarden. (among others). Either way, with Nirvana being such a big name, I take it as a compliment. Thank you!
Take care.
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DanMed
DanMed 13th Mar 2025 13:14 - 8 months ago

on Red On The White by ValveDriver
I like vintage vibe to it. Good job!
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 13th Mar 2025 - 8 months ago
Thank you.
fanisatt
fanisatt 13th Mar 2025 06:37 - 8 months ago

on Red On The White by ValveDriver
I enjoy it too !!! Very nice !!
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 13th Mar 2025 - 8 months ago
Thank you.
AnthonyAttard
AnthonyAttard 11th Mar 2025 15:45 - 8 months ago

on Red On The White by ValveDriver
I too think your song is mostly a rock piece. There are of course elements of other music styles that give this psychedelic color which fit really well.
A very good listen.
Best regards, Anthony
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 12th Mar 2025 - 8 months ago
Thank you, Anthony. I appreciate you taking the time to listen, and to comment.
Take care.
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Dennel
Dennel 9th Mar 2025 17:15 - 8 months ago

on Red On The White by ValveDriver
Wow! This is very good, I agree with VintageNights post. Very introspective in feel, steady and almost hypnotic in it's delivery, the intro and outro was befitting for such a track. Great job,

D
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 10th Mar 2025 - 8 months ago
Dennel, thanks, man. It's good to know that 10 years later it still holds up.
I appreciate the time you took to listen and comment.
Take care.
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Kayos2
Kayos2 8th Mar 2025 20:19 - 8 months ago

on Red On The White by ValveDriver
I disagree - thiis IS spectacular - a real rock/psychedelic/progressive soundscape Kay0s
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 10th Mar 2025 - 8 months ago
Thank you Kay. I appreciate that.
Take care.
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Pnnywze
Pnnywze 28th Feb 2025 00:24 - 8 months ago

on Caution Over Happiness by ValveDriver
It's as magnificent as all the others man. Its kinda crazy to realize that there is more of your work for me to experience. I do so with reverance, my friend. If u have the time one day, itd be awesome if u tell me the full story behind this one. I read what u mentioned already about the female musician etc, and that this was your 1st upload here. (I wish I still had my 1st upload, but it's gone forever due to a stolen laptop some years back. That song has a story too)
I'm still waiting to collaborate with you in some way, man. Itd mean a lot to me.
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 28th Feb 2025 - 8 months ago
That sucks, man. The stolen laptop and the missing song. I feel for you. It's bad enough when your own stupidity deletes a song, but to have it stolen. That stings just a little bit more.
As far as collaborating, now would probably be the best time. I don't have any projects that I'm diligently working on at the moment. I mean, I have an entire folder of WIP but, meh...I'll get 'em later. I'll get a hold of you over on Discord about that.
AnthonyAttard
AnthonyAttard 23rd Feb 2025 11:43 - 8 months ago

on Labyrinth Of The Absurd pt 2 - Pain Has A Face by ValveDriver
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 - 8 months ago
Thank you, Anthony. I appreciate your time and kind feedback.
Take care.
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Kayos2
Kayos2 23rd Feb 2025 08:41 - 8 months ago

on Labyrinth Of The Absurd by ValveDriver
Wow this is time travel horror of some kind - the soundscape is incredible and expansive. Brilliantly composed and v creatively cinematic. Kay
Kayos2
Kayos2 22nd Feb 2025 22:58 - 8 months ago

on Labyrinth Of The Absurd pt 2 - Pain Has A Face by ValveDriver
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 - 8 months ago
Thank you for the listen and the comment. I hope you enjoy part one.
Take care.
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mudhoen
mudhoen 16th Feb 2025 19:39 - 9 months ago

on Electric Cicada by ValveDriver
After you reviewd my track I was very curious what you have put on here. I knew from your knowledgable review that you know what you are doing and I wasn't dissapointed. First of all I don't know in what genre to put this. But it is unique in its own way! Really love how this track evolves and evolves from heavy rock into a very tensionfilled bridge working into the more metally vibe. Feels like an explosion of energy. The crisp clear mix defeintely helps with this. I especially love how you panned your instrumenst to give them more space to shine. With a stereo imager you really see how you expanded the sound to make it very full and clear! Nothing is overscreaming eachother which can happen fast when mixing guitars and drums. All in all this is just a very special piece of music and I will listen to it a few more times, as I can learn from this a lot!
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 21st Feb 2025 - 8 months ago
Mudhoen, Hey, sorry for the late reply. The work week tends to use up all of my time for anything other than eating and sleeping.
I think as far as genres go, I would ultimately describe it as heavy progressive rock. But, metal works for this site.
Mixing metal is definitely a tricky one. Getting all of the frequencies to sit where they need to and mind their manors takes some practice. I have a decent grasp on the concept and theory, but the application still leaves room for improvement.
I truly appreciate you taking the time, and leaving a thoughtful, and encouraging comment. It helps me keep on it.
Take care.
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AmoniaBlue
AmoniaBlue 14th Feb 2025 20:27 - 9 months ago

on Electric Cicada by ValveDriver
I love the intro and the vibe and tension it builds. Great atmosphere.

AB
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 15th Feb 2025 - 9 months ago
Thank you. I appreciate your time and comment.
Take care.
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