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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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D6P
D6P 17th Jul 2024 12:51 - 1 year ago

on AI Is Sex And violence by ValveDriver
Grat song...
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 10th Aug 2024 - 1 year ago
thanks.
dimestop
dimestop 13th Jun 2024 22:28 - 1 year ago

on Onward Toward Golgotha by ValveDriver
old track before my time here Aaron, wow an industrial growler nibbles your ankles and knees, dark vibes, you drop to the floor and it bites your face off, great synth work, industrial sounds are so cool, i can feel the heat from your molten metal V
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 16th Jun 2024 - 1 year ago
Yeah, this is an older one. I felt like bringing it back from the dead for a minute. It's definitely a hard hitting one. Thanks for giving it a listen, and for commenting. Much appreciation.

Take care.
Aaron
vodeodoe
vodeodoe 13th Jun 2024 19:41 - 1 year ago

on Onward Toward Golgotha by ValveDriver
err wow. Never expected that, I know nothing of the genre but that was no put off. The synth modulation is awesome, it sounds like syllables (which I assume is well skilled intention) and like you say is no DS nore D&B. The break was sublime, so well done
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 16th Jun 2024 - 1 year ago
Thank you. It's not really technically industrial, but that was the closest genre to chose from. The vocal sounding synths were intentional. A little fun with oscillator manipulation. Something I actually enjoy more than making the tunes themselves.

Thanks for listening and commenting.

Take care.
V.
terryjmhitsong
terryjmhitsong 13th Jun 2024 08:47 - 1 year ago

on Onward Toward Golgotha by ValveDriver
WELL IM ONE OF LIKES IT GUYS....MAN THAT WAS HEAVY......ALL THE WORK YOU PUT IT INTO THIS HAS PAID OFF.......ITS FLAWLESS......YOU OWN IT MAN.....STANDING OVATION
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 16th Jun 2024 - 1 year ago
Thank you Terry, I'm glad you liked it. It's one of my own favorites. If artists are allowed to have a favorite of their own, anyhow.

Thanks again, and take care.
V.
terryjmhitsong
terryjmhitsong 8th Jun 2024 21:34 - 1 year ago

on AI Is Sex And violence by ValveDriver
WOW YOU PUT ME RIGHT THERE IN THE KAOS......FUNNY HOW THAT WORKS WITH A LITTLE BACK STORY...AWESOME...
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 9th Jun 2024 - 1 year ago
Thank you, Terry. I appreciate the kindness. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Take care.
V.
AlanMcLarenProject
AlanMcLarenProject 24th May 2024 23:54 - 1 year ago

on AI Is Sex And violence by ValveDriver
Very good track, a powerful performance of the concept you are trying to express. Wonder if you have been partially inspired by Fear Factory, it reminds me a bit of them, excellent production as well
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 25th May 2024 - 1 year ago
Not so much Fear Factory. They're alright, but I never really got into them enough to even be able to tell you any thing they've done. But, I'd still rock out a little, and wouldn't ever turn it off just because they came on.
randalld
randalld 28th Apr 2024 00:34 - 1 year ago

on AI Is Sex And violence by ValveDriver
something like this that's able to make me instantly freestyle and not wanna stop is magical. Metal usually isn't in my song rotation, but this track would definitely be in it.
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 28th Apr 2024 - 1 year ago
Thanks, man. I appreciate that.

Take care.
V.
theHumps
theHumps 26th Apr 2024 07:06 - 1 year ago

on AI Is Sex And violence by ValveDriver
Oh hell yeah!

Danke mentioned Ministry, I also hear havoc, bedlem, NIN, Public Service Broadcasting and the death of civilization as we know it today. lol.

Seriously cool shit!

Wayne
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 27th Apr 2024 - 1 year ago
Wayne, how's it goin', man? Good I hope.

I had to check out Bedlam and PSB. I had never heard them before. I really dug Bedlam. I can hear what you mean, as far as similarities. Mostly the synth inclusion in the metal guitars. Havoc is pretty f'n cool for a modern thrash band. They kept it true to the original genre. Good on them!

I'm glad you liked this one. I kinda do too! Thanks for taking the time to listen, comment and fav!

Take care, brother.
Aaron
Tumbleweed
Tumbleweed 25th Apr 2024 16:00 - 1 year ago

on AI Is Sex And violence by ValveDriver
Man...thats heavy, but so are the times we are now living in..the new intelligence; people now need warnings on their food packages to not eat the damn box..sad to imagine where its all heading..we don`t need wars to conquer the West as we are killing democracys with our own corruption...cheers ol boy...keep on. you do it well man.
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 27th Apr 2024 - 1 year ago
I blame it all on overpopulation, greed, and a collective boredom. Maybe we need to start removing some of those warning labels, huh? Go back to letting the herd thin its self. HA!
Anyhow, Thank you, Ed, for taking the time to listen. I know metal isn't really your cup of tea, so I appreciate it when you stop by.

Take care, mister.
Aaron
Cyberflares
Cyberflares 24th Apr 2024 20:33 - 1 year ago

on AI Is Sex And violence by ValveDriver
What a trip man and could it be so true. the guitar sounds was awesome really enjoyed my listen been a while but worth it :)
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 24th Apr 2024 - 1 year ago
Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

It has been awhile. Life gets in the way sometimes, ya know? But, I have a few more loaded up and ready to finish!
Thanks again. For the listen and taking time to comment. I appreciate it.

Take care.
V
satdap
satdap 23rd Apr 2024 02:17 - 1 year ago

on AI Is Sex And violence by ValveDriver
You've definitely played the cyberpunk 2077 game. You have a V signature, just like the main character from this game. By the way, it's a very good game, I went through all the endings to the Phantom Liberty expansion. I'm sure you got your inspiration about debauchery and artificial intelligence from this game
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 24th Apr 2024 - 1 year ago
Honestly, I have never played it. I've played a lot of Fallout, but no Cyberpunk. Eventually I'll get around to it, though.
My inspiration for this one was actually a little Ministry and a little White Zombie. I had something entirely different going when I started it, but after seeing a few articles and videos about AI and what it's capable of, it evolved into this. A nice and dark little tune. There was a time when, here on Looperman, I was known for having dark and aggressive tracks. Meaning, it's kind of just what I do. No video game inspiration. Just life.
Anyhow, thanks for the listen and comments. I appreciate you taking the time.

Take care.
V.
Neomorpheus
Neomorpheus 22nd Apr 2024 21:05 - 1 year ago

on AI Is Sex And violence by ValveDriver
"Let me tell you boy, there ain't no such thing as salvation". I can't believe its been over 10 years since I first heard that dark oscillating synth intro that snagged my soul and shackled me to the ValveDrivers mad music engine! So it goes without saying that I was pretty stoked to get the message that he just out of nowhere dropped a new track. This is my third attempt to respond here, not sure if its my suckass internet service or Shans website. I hear he's finally getting around to updating it. Thanks Shan! ANYHOW onto the business at hand. Aaron you definitely haven't lost any of your edge brother. That menacing drum beat intro grabbed the attention like a Viking longboat rowing cadence. I have to say the drum programming here is tight, especially the parts synched to the guitar chugs. That takes some effort to pull off. Like most of your stuff, this track has a unique structure that works well to build and release tension. I appreciate the few respites like the one there around 1:40, which feature some cool rhythm guitar fills and allows us to brace for the upcoming assault. Good job with the sound bites, I've done a bit of this in the past and know its not so easy to find what you need to hit the mark and stay relevant and/or to have sufficient restraint to keep it from getting goofy. To be honest I haven't been listening to much Metal these past few months. Hopefully this will springboard me back into it because I have missed it. I haven't been playing much lately, just noodling around from time to time and haven't recorded anything in well... probably over a year. After I stopped uploading material here I did do a project album of Latin based guitar music where I combined various styles like Samba, Merengue, Bossa Nova, Bachata, Cumbia etc. to create several quirky rock fusion tracks. It also included a few of my Looperman tracks like El Muerto, Poquito, Evangelina and Bard with a Bandolier. I just might have to upload one or two of them for everyone to check out. Sorry to get off track but this is like a reunion of sort. Take care my friend.
Neo
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 24th Apr 2024 - 1 year ago
Ah yes. No salvation. I wish I knew then what I knew now about music production. I have a hard time listening to that one now because of the mixing...or lack thereof. Unfortunately, I lost the original FL file so I can't even go back and tweak it. I still have your remix tucked away in a safe folder so I don't lose that one. I was not only flattered, but thoroughly impressed! In fact, I just listened to it again about 2 months ago. Still loved it!
Shan is doing updates to the site. I haven't really noticed many changes, but I haven't really been here as much. A lot of the crew that was here when we were all hoppin' just kind of vanished. I kept in touch with Evisma and StaticNomad for quite a long time, but about a year ago, even that drifted. Anyhow, my point being, it probably took a few times due to changes and bugs still being worked out.

I remember Bard With A Bandolier! I always liked your Latin based work as well as your more metal.
Where could a guy like myself get a copy of your Latin inspired rock fusion project?

No worries about getting off track, bud. That's one thing that the Looperman is missing these days. Comments where people actually communicate. That used to be one of the things I liked the most about the place. I'd say about 90% of what I learned about music and music production was from reading comments here. Not only on my own tracks, but everyone else's, too. The place used to be a gold mine of great information.

Alright, man. I think I'm done. Get ahold of me on FB with details on how to get my hands on your project.
Take care, brother.
Valve.
Shaman77
Shaman77 22nd Apr 2024 17:30 - 1 year ago

on AI Is Sex And violence by ValveDriver
A wonderful track
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 24th Apr 2024 - 1 year ago
Thank you. I appreciate it.
crucethus
crucethus 21st Apr 2024 04:41 - 1 year ago

on AI Is Sex And violence by ValveDriver
Lovely intro, and then the meat of the song comes in. In My Day job, I am trying to grasp how to introduce AI as a useful tool for your business needs. So far I love the Editing functions in Word, not convinced that I can create something new in Power Automate, but it does a great job repairing. I have created a few bots in Copilot Studio that seem to get dumber, not smarter. So all is not doom and gloom Cylons or Skynet taking over the world. That Guitar solo underneath after 4:00 is awesome BTW. I want this as the music for my slideshow at my funeral. (Dark thought). Great song Mate, good to hear you on this lovely nihilistic space you have created. Mr. C. certainly sounds like an evil character in a Bond movie who counters Bond by Drinking White Negronis and has an eye patch (I do not in real life have an eye patch).
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 25th Apr 2024 - 1 year ago
As with anything that's ever been invented or developed, it has it's pros and cons. And since the Valvedriver aesthetic is a dark and foreboding one, I chose to highlight the dysptopian overlord sci-fi angle. Personally, I do believe that there are a lot of good uses for AI. I'm not familiar with the things you mentioned, but from an artists standpoint, AI art is abso-f'ing-lutely awesome! As long as it's labeled as such. I have played with some of it for my own entertainment. I've even used it for inspiration for some of my own paintings/drawings.

"...and has an eye patch (I do not in real life have an eye patch)."

I say get one. I don't believe it's written anywhere that a fella can't just get an eyepatch. I mean, Willy Wonka didn't need a cane... Just sayin'.
CINCOCENT
CINCOCENT 21st Apr 2024 04:28 - 1 year ago

on AI Is Sex And violence by ValveDriver
So I just did my first medal of Rock track had to come by here and check it out see what I did wrong but damn this is so wicked and raw. Love the dark vibes. This is so dope
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 22nd Apr 2024 - 1 year ago
Thank you. I'm glad you liked it. I checked out, and commented on your metal track. It's not too bad.

Take care.
V.
satdap
satdap 21st Apr 2024 03:11 - 1 year ago

on AI Is Sex And violence by ValveDriver
01:50 evil begins. Do you make soundtracks for snuff movies?))
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 22nd Apr 2024 - 1 year ago
No soundtracks for snuff movies. Just soundtracks for what I see happening around me. Or in me. Whichever applies.

Thank you for taking the time to listen, and then comment afterwards. It's greatly appreciated.

Take care.
V
dimestop
dimestop 20th Apr 2024 21:05 - 1 year ago

on AI Is Sex And violence by ValveDriver
V so nice to see you around, this wouldn't sound bad on the terminator movies :) Dark fate is on the tv as i write. you captured a civilisation of chaos nothing exists as we knew it survival is on everyone's lips.
the guitars are fantastic the bass is gritty the drums cut right through and the vocal ad libs are so tight, panic and frenzy abound, its dystopian atmosphere gives it the believable feeling we may encounter if AI gets in the wrong hands, the track is clear on the fact its here to stay but it emphasises the fact, responsibility will be the key factor to its use. great work.
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 20th Apr 2024 - 1 year ago
Thank you, Dime. Like I said to Danke, I wish I could be here more often.

I remember through the 80s and 90s when there were sci-fi movies all about the dystopian societies and AI takeovers. Except we called the "robot revolution". Now, here we are. On the cusp. I like to think that humanity has the wherewithal to keep the shit under control, but there's always the chance that there will be those in control that use it for the wrong reasons, or, it actually does outsmart us. Either way...an exciting time in which we live, eh?
I'm glad you liked the track. It's the first one in over 3 years where I've worked on it from start to finish and didn't scrap it because I just didn't like it enough.

Take care, bud.
Aaron
Danke
Danke 20th Apr 2024 20:33 - 1 year ago

on AI Is Sex And violence by ValveDriver
EPIC!!! You are the biggest representative of the style after MINISTRY!!! :-)
I'm so glad that sometimes you appear here with a genius and then you continue to stand as someone who has done his job well...
In addition to what is said in this song, I like the guitar breaks the most... it crushes like a grinder and you have no chance to survive... :-)
monotonous blizzard with huge zeitgeist and dangerous warning ... absolutely amazing ...
hats off,
Danke
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 20th Apr 2024 - 1 year ago
Thank you, sir! Ministry has always been a huge influence on my work. So, it's a great compliment to be mentioned in the same sentence as them.
I wish I could appear here more often, like the old days. But, unfortunately, life, work and family take up most of my time now. I like the term "Monotonous blizzard". That really seems to sum up my work quite well. This is the first track in 3 years that I've been able to get into enough to actually complete it Maybe someday I'll be able to finish the many many starts I have sitting in my files collecting dust.
Anyhow, thank you again, brother. I always love to hear from you.
Take care.
Aaron.
ClickbaitCabaret
ClickbaitCabaret 30th Jul 2023 01:20 - 2 years ago

on Red On The White by ValveDriver
Pretty spectacular stuff. Definite prog rock vibe. Fantastic job.
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 30th Jul 2023 - 2 years ago
Thanks, man. I appreciate it. At the time, it was a different area for me. Most of my stuff then was some kind of electro-sludge-digi-metal type thing. I'm glad you liked it.

Take care.
V.
dimestop
dimestop 30th Jul 2023 00:56 - 2 years ago

on Red On The White by ValveDriver
Aaron this might be an old track to you, but it was before my time so its new to me.
excellent production mate sound quality is fantastic. the guitars are screaming hot, great bass, great keys the organ tone is spot on, the drums are rock solid too, the intro was brill and the outro had class stamped on it, top work.
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 30th Jul 2023 - 2 years ago
Thanks man. I appreciate it. I originally posted it in 2013, (I think.). It doesn't seem like it's been a decade, but...here we are!
theHumps
theHumps 23rd May 2023 09:09 - 2 years ago

on Overmyth II - Cathedral Of The Witch by ValveDriver
Love the thrash tones on the guitars, thick, solid! I look at the waveform and I expect to see a big solid block but I am amazed to see a normal looking, at least in my opinion, waveform. Get Rob Zombie to sing over this and you got a hit! Dang!!

Wayne
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 18th Jun 2023 - 2 years ago
Wayne, Thanks for stopping by, man!
I'm glad you enjoyed it. I try to make it a rule not to have a brick of a waveform. Sometimes I still do though.
But hey, I'm still learning. When aren't we though?

Anyhow, take care Brother.
Aaron.
phantomproduction
phantomproduction 21st May 2023 10:29 - 2 years ago

on Overmyth II - Cathedral Of The Witch by ValveDriver
very good job , well done dude !
Michael
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 18th Jun 2023 - 2 years ago
Thank you. I appreciate the listen and the comment. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Take care.
V.
Jynxz
Jynxz 21st May 2023 05:51 - 2 years ago

on Overmyth II - Cathedral Of The Witch by ValveDriver
A friend of mine is in a "Metal" Band.
I've been to a few of their practices and
shows. I've wanted to use that 'triplet" Kick Drum
since the first time I heard it. This track just crushes
it. I almost thought I heard a "Growler" on this track.
Great track (again) Faved.. PEACE from the far East...
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 18th Jun 2023 - 2 years ago
If I still had the growler vocal abilities I had back in my twenties, (I'm knockin' on 50's door), I would have totally laid some down for this track. But now, I just sound like I'm trying to clear my throat. It just don't do like it used to.

Thanks for the re-listen and second comment. I appreciate it.

Take care.
V.
dimestop
dimestop 20th May 2023 21:33 - 2 years ago

on Overmyth II - Cathedral Of The Witch by ValveDriver
great metal track V excellent riffs great guitars and then drums are crazy, im not the biggest metal fan but i do love to listen to it occasional, its always a good listen and this is just how i think metal should sound, excellent work on the mix sound and production bro, great listen
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 18th Jun 2023 - 2 years ago
Thank you sir, I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Sorry for the late reply. Life...ya know?

Take care, man.
V.
BeatzEazy0521
BeatzEazy0521 30th Jul 2022 10:44 - 3 years ago

on Onward Toward Golgotha by ValveDriver
Many thanks
For giving me something to end the night with
Air pays ya to be on your
Fox
this shirt drinks
Clubs somebody
in they. Best behavior
Stay blessed
Much love-EazyBeatz
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