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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
"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
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.
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).
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'.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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, 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?
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...
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.
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
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Thanks for listening and commenting.
Take care.
V.
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Thanks again, and take care.
V.
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V.
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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
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
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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
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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
on AI Is Sex And violence by ValveDriver
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.
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Neo
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.
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"...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'.
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V.
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Thank you for taking the time to listen, and then comment afterwards. It's greatly appreciated.
Take care.
V
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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.
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
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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
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.
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V.
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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.
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Wayne
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.
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Michael
Take care.
V.
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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...
Thanks for the re-listen and second comment. I appreciate it.
Take care.
V.
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Sorry for the late reply. Life...ya know?
Take care, man.
V.
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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