ValveDriver

ValveDriver

Not every song requires vocals
Portland, United States
Joined : 25th Sep 2012 - 14 years ago
Last Online : 7th Aug 2026 - 1 month ago
Comments on ValveDriver tracks

Other users have posted 507 comments on tracks by ValveDriver

Comments 126 - 150 of 507
crucethus
Manuela has a point. I don't make my music to make $$$, I make the music I want to hear. Is that the right approach? IDK. But it's my approach. If you like my music. Great, If you Don't. So be it, art is subjective. If I make some money from it. Great. If I don't. I have songs I like to listen to and make me happy. Music will never be the thing that makes me compromise in my life. That's what my Day job is for. And to be honest, I get to be creative in that as well. But you my friend ...we see eye to eye on the dark stuff. I enjoy your music and creativity, and look forwards to hearing new stuff from yah.
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 12th Apr 2025 - 1 year ago
It absolutely IS the right approach. That's why my original tagline here was "I'm here to get good, not famous". Admittedly, it would be nice to make enough money with it to be able quit my day job, but either way, it brings me joy, so, meh...whatev's. I'm good.
Yeah, we do see eye to eye on the dark stuff. Our approach to making it are two completely different methods, though. Yours has always been a lurking darkness brilliantly hidden behind brighter elements. It's there, you know it's there, but you can't pinpoint it creating a certain level of unease. Mine, well, it's just right there.
I have a few new things posted that I don't think you've heard. Drip Christ is one of them. I think my darkest, and most raw, aggressive yet. Check it out if you get the time.
Always good to hear from you, brother.
Take care.
adamms
very cool work it is plenty heavy
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 4th Apr 2025 - 1 year ago
Thank you. I appreciate it.
the47
the47 23rd Mar 2025 20:12 - 1 year ago

on A Thousand Blights Of Fire by ValveDriver
This comment is hidden.
secondnature1
secondnature1 22nd Mar 2025 07:04 - 1 year 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 - 1 year ago
Rock on, Jonathan! Thanks, man.
Take care.
V.
fanisatt
fanisatt 21st Mar 2025 18:41 - 1 year 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 - 1 year 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 - 1 year 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 - 1 year ago
Thank you.
CINCOCENT
CINCOCENT 17th Mar 2025 06:32 - 1 year 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 - 1 year ago
Thanks, man. I appreciate you taking the time. I'm glad you liked it.
Take care.
V.
Pnnywze
Pnnywze 16th Mar 2025 23:21 - 1 year 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 - 1 year 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 - 1 year 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 - 1 year ago

on A Thousand Blights Of Fire by ValveDriver
Very Strong !!!!! I love it !!!
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 16th Mar 2025 - 1 year ago
Thanks.
What makes it so strong? What exactly do you love about it?
Jkingz
Jkingz 16th Mar 2025 18:00 - 1 year 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 - 1 year ago
Thanks, man. I appreciate it. Thanks for takin' the time.
Take care.
V.
exxttonee
exxttonee 15th Mar 2025 10:16 - 1 year ago

on A Thousand Blights Of Fire by ValveDriver
Insane!
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 15th Mar 2025 - 1 year ago
Thank you!
Dennel
Dennel 15th Mar 2025 08:11 - 1 year 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 - 1 year 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 - 1 year ago

on A Thousand Blights Of Fire by ValveDriver
This comment is hidden.
glennwhite6504
glennwhite6504 14th Mar 2025 19:36 - 1 year 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 - 1 year 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.
V.
TrippleN97
TrippleN97 14th Mar 2025 19:30 - 1 year 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 - 1 year 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.
V.
Kayos2
Kayos2 14th Mar 2025 13:29 - 1 year 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 - 1 year 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.
V.
DanMed
DanMed 13th Mar 2025 13:14 - 1 year ago

on Red On The White by ValveDriver
I like vintage vibe to it. Good job!
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 13th Mar 2025 - 1 year ago
Thank you.
fanisatt
fanisatt 13th Mar 2025 06:37 - 1 year ago

on Red On The White by ValveDriver
I enjoy it too !!! Very nice !!
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 13th Mar 2025 - 1 year ago
Thank you.
AnthonyAttard
AnthonyAttard 11th Mar 2025 15:45 - 1 year 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 - 1 year ago
Thank you, Anthony. I appreciate you taking the time to listen, and to comment.
Take care.
V.
Dennel
Dennel 9th Mar 2025 17:15 - 1 year 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 - 1 year 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.
V.
Kayos2
Kayos2 8th Mar 2025 20:19 - 1 year 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 - 1 year ago
Thank you Kay. I appreciate that.
Take care.
V.
Pnnywze
Pnnywze 28th Feb 2025 00:24 - 1 year ago

on Caution Over Happiness by ValveDriver
This comment is hidden.
AnthonyAttard
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 - 1 year ago
Thank you, Anthony. I appreciate your time and kind feedback.
Take care.
V.
Kayos2
Kayos2 23rd Feb 2025 08:41 - 1 year 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
Comments 126 - 150 of 507