ValveDriver
Not every song requires vocals
Portland, United States
Joined : 25th Sep 2012 - 13 years ago
Last Online : 8th Feb 2026 - 1 week ago
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on Electric Cicada by ValveDriver
First, thank you. I'm glad you liked it. It's a little different from most of my stuff.
It's funny you mentioned Tool, (it is a compliment, btw.), I've always liked them, but I never thought, "I want to sound like that." It just kind of happened. I suppose after 30 something years of listening to a band, it's going to filter in at some point, huh?
Thanks again, man. I truly appreciate it!
Take care.
V.
on Electric Cicada by ValveDriver
Take care.
V.
on Electric Cicada by ValveDriver
Compliments,
Leon
Good to see you, my friend.
Aaron
on Electric Cicada by ValveDriver
I'm happy to hear that the drums and bass were good. Those were always parts I had trouble getting more creative with. Especially the drums. The bass does have the "One of These Days" sound to it. It wasn't intentional, but when Pink Floyd is sustenance beyond music, that's gonna happen.
The guitar is all Shreddage 2 & 3. The bass is NI's Rickenbacker. Our Mr. Cunningham once said, years ago, in a comment somewhere that VST gutiars are good for accents, or back up, but they can't be used as the main instrument. To a degree, he's absolutely correct. But, none the less, I took that as a challenge! That, and my Warlock has some wiring issues that leave it unplayable at the moment.
Thank you for listening, man. I always greatly appreciate your opinion and feedback.
Take care, brother.
Aaron
on Electric Cicada by ValveDriver
This track put a smile on my face quickly with just those first few notes sounding a tad similar to Pink Floyds "One of These Days" from the Meddle album. Of course this track takes a distinctly different path. It became immediately apparent that the bass line was going to play an important role and here again Pink Floyd-esque. This build up section is not only notable but so very integral to the overall track. Such tasty heavy rhythm ensues as it progresses into the groove, you've really polished your chops and changeups. Love the wah usage! Not enough space here but, Thx Aaron, U made my day bro!
on Electric Cicada by ValveDriver
On magic music maker before i start on fl studio lol.
on Electric Cicada by ValveDriver
Yess i like this style.
1 time i didd make something like this om magig music maker before i start on Lm.
It is a cool track but it where loops so i cant be proud on it.
You can be proud!!!
Im on my phone so i cant see the minutes.
But that guitar in the end is so cool.
Intro and outro also.
Good work Aaron.
That's the cool thing about FL studio, you can easily make your own loops, and then use them as needed, or tweak them individually. By the time I'm done with one of these metal songs, my playlist looks like somebody had a confetti party all over it with all the little notes, and drum hits, and this-n-thats in the loops.
Thank you again, Rita.
Take care.
Aaron
on Electric Cicada by ValveDriver
I'm glad you liked the song even though it's not exactly your preferred genre. Thanks for taking the time to listen to it, brother. As always, I appreciate the comment as well.
Take care.
Aaron
on AI Is Sex And violence by ValveDriver
I'm glad you like it, and certainly appreciate you taking time for the comment.
on AI Is Sex And violence by ValveDriver
on Freakshow - Cirque Du Valve Mix by ValveDriver
It' interesting that you hear Ministry and NIN. I had no intentions of giving this an industrial sound. But, now that I go back and listen to it again, I can hear it too. I guess it's inevitable that my influences are going to show up whether I mean to or not. Not so much NIN, I wasn't ever really a fan of Reznor, but Ministry...for sure. One of my all time favorites.
I'm honored that my work has had an impact on you. That's always good to hear.
While you're working your way through my work, just be ready for a wide variety of sounds. All of which tending to lean on the darker side, but a total wide spectrum of...we'll call them Genres.
Anyhow, I'm glad you're diggin' it, man. That means a lot.
Take care.
Aaron (also!)
on AI Is Sex And violence by ValveDriver
on AI Is Sex And violence by ValveDriver
I say do it. Dive in and do the shit out of it, brother. Bring your side project to the forefront and knock that fucker out of the park! Uncle Al didn't pioneer the way for side projects. But, you know, only if you want to. But, if you do, I want to hear it.
That's all for now. Take care, man.
V.
on Moss Mother Part 1 - Sun by ValveDriver
I'm glad you liked the tune. The PNW, man. Home truly is where the heart is, ya know?
As far as the storm and wind for the harder sections, I actually did try it in a couple spots. But with the distortion of the guitars and all the drums, it was just extra noise that crowded up the mix, so I opted to leave it out. Trust me, it's much better this way.
Thanks again for taking the time to listen and comment. I appreciate it.
Take care.
V.
on Moss Mother Part 1 - Sun by ValveDriver
on AI Is Sex And violence by ValveDriver
on AI Is Sex And violence by ValveDriver
on AI Is Sex And violence by ValveDriver
I do not know how exactly I will write about your music, and that is because I do not often listen to this genre. It surely is of dystopian character, very cinematic to my ears and of course extremely intense. Clear sound and vocals that satisfy the listener through out the song.
AI is already in our lives. I only wish it stays an excellent help in our hands. Going beyond this will drive us to such a bad situation as this you describe with your notes.
I wish you the best, Anthony
I'm glad you enjoyed this even though it's not your genre of preference. That means a lot to me.
AI is in fact already in our lives. For the most part, from what I've seen, it's been for a useful and helpful cause. But knowing how mankind works, I fear it's only a matter of time until it's used for the wrong reasons.
Thanks again, and take care.
V.
on AI Is Sex And violence by ValveDriver
I'm glad you liked this one, and thank you for taking the time to listen AND comment.
As far as the sounds and their creation, I'll go in chronological order of what you hear in the song. Mainly because I'm not sure if you had any sound specifically in mind. I figure I'll cover them all.
In the intro:
The metallic hit- A hammer and anvil that I've used in several songs since 2012.
The bouncy synth: Serum
The droning synth: Serum with loads of reverb.
The woman: a download I got from Freesound.org.
The body:
The crowd chants, and Easy way/Hard way lady- My recordings from the Portland riots a couple years ago.
Then, the hammer and anvil again here and there.
I think that covers everything that's not the guitars and drums. I hope that answers your question.
Take care.
V.
on Onward Toward Golgotha by ValveDriver
on Overmyth I - Inception Of The Truth by ValveDriver
on Moss Mother Part 1 - Sun by ValveDriver
on AI Is Sex And violence by ValveDriver
on Onward Toward Golgotha by ValveDriver
Take care.
Aaron
on Onward Toward Golgotha by ValveDriver
Thanks for listening and commenting.
Take care.
V.