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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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RitajustRita
RitajustRita 21st Jul 2022 13:46 - 3 years ago

on Moss Mother Part 1 - Sun by ValveDriver
Hey Aaron.
Im typing and listen in the same time.
The intro does touch my heart..alsmost becoming sad so if you can do that then you didd it good lol.
And then...hahaha oh my god...you know im not a realy heavy metal lover but i do love some tracks of Iron maiden .
I think this comes in the way of Iron maiden.
Perfect combination of nature,rest ,sadness,alone,and despair.
Beautifull!!
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 24th Jul 2022 - 3 years ago
Thank you Rita. I think this one was a little more touching because of my love for the forest and mountains where I live. I just might have put a little extra into it. I'm gkad you liked it, even though metal isn't your style.

Take care.
V.
Zootman
Zootman 17th Jul 2022 19:28 - 3 years ago

on Moss Mother Part 1 - Sun by ValveDriver
Fantastic and unbelievable re the vst guitars! Great drama and build and release of tension. I spend a lot of time alone in the bush (part of my job) and I love it. I have always thought of nature as a mirror that reflects back whatever you bring with you. To me the bush and mountains are peace and wonder and respect but then here in NZ we don't have things that went want to eat you! Which this track sometimes feels like!
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 17th Jul 2022 - 3 years ago
I would love to have a job where I spend all my time alone on the mountain. But, unfortunately, I'm temporarily outside of the PNW where it's all flat praries. When I get back, maybe.
Where I'm from we have bears, mountain lions and large elk herds. Granted, the elk don't want to eat you, but they don't want you on on their territory either.

I'm glad you were able to connect the emotions of the song with what was intended. I guess tha means I did what I set out to do, huh?

Thanks for taking the time to listen and comment. It means a lot.

Take care.
V.
MichaelMayo
MichaelMayo 17th Jul 2022 18:36 - 3 years ago

on Moss Mother Part 1 - Sun by ValveDriver
Nice once you throw some vocals on that I think this would be a great some and get on the metal charts! :) Keep it up bro
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 17th Jul 2022 - 3 years ago
Thanks, man. I appreciate it.

Take care.
V.
dimestop
dimestop 16th Jul 2022 22:07 - 3 years ago

on Moss Mother Part 1 - Sun by ValveDriver
this is great V, we dont get much metal, the intro is great then that guitar wow great metal riffs sic gritty as fuck bass, great staging and breaks the drums are solid and loud the soft gentle parts are so contrasting of each other like your description in can be your heaven, tread carefully and treat it well it could be your hell great production and sound it might be old to you but its new for me
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 17th Jul 2022 - 3 years ago
Thanks, man. I've got about four or five metal tracks. Some heavier than others. Metal is my first true love when it comes to music. I make a lot of electronic, or DnB, but it's metal that really does it for me. I've been a full-on metal head since about 1985. Back when it was still in it's infancy. I love almost all kinds of music, though. I mean, my collection goes from J.S. Bach to Infant Annihilator, and damn near everything between.

Thanks for checkin' it out, and I'm gkad you liked it.

Take care, brother.
Aaron
BaoBou
BaoBou 14th Jul 2022 18:45 - 3 years ago

on Caution Over Happiness by ValveDriver
Massive track man, and a very interesting back story. Love your work!
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 14th Jul 2022 - 3 years ago
Thanks, man. This is the one that really kicked off my usage of dubstep elements in my tracks...without it being dubstep.

I'm glad you dig it. Thanks again.

Take care.
V.
phantomproduction
phantomproduction 17th Jun 2022 09:43 - 3 years ago

on Caution Over Happiness by ValveDriver
FUCKING from the start, big sound!! Excellent fucking effect on the voice! the contrast between the 2 voices!!! GREAT JOB GUY!
Michael
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 19th Jun 2022 - 3 years ago
Thank you for taking the time to listen and to comment. I'm glad you like it. It's an old one, but it's one that I'm pretty proud of.

Thanks again, and take care.
V.
crucethus
crucethus 17th Jun 2022 04:33 - 3 years ago

on Caution Over Happiness by ValveDriver
Dark and foreboding, just how I like it. There is still room for dubstep to become more creative. After disco was emaciated and popized by the rec companies. It fell deep underground in Chicago, Detroit New York, Berlin, London, and Manchester. It became a whole other animal. You are at the forefront of being that innovator mate! Do it!!
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 19th Jun 2022 - 3 years ago
Man, if I thought I had any impact on the direction of dubstep, I totally would. But I know my fame goes no further than the featured list on Looperman. And even then, it's faded from what it was back in the day. Nah, I just make wubby bass tracks with a metalhead background. When I can actually get into it, that is. I've been having a hard time staying with a track long enough to see it through. I have about 40 starts, and none finished in the last year. Everything from metal to cinematic, to dubstep, to some freaky ass industrial noise experimentation shit.

Anyhow, one of these days maybe, huh?

As always Mr. C. I look forward to hearing from you and appreciate your take on things.

Take care, bud.
pseudoble
pseudoble 17th Jun 2022 03:09 - 3 years ago

on Caution Over Happiness by ValveDriver
Hey - wow - 10 years of making and posting to LM - good on you. And This is a great sounding track, lots of varied instrumentation and kind of cross genre which (in my view) is very often refreshing.
Here's to another 10 years
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 19th Jun 2022 - 3 years ago
Thanks, man. I appreciate it.

I've never been one to color inside the lines, so to speak. If you choose to check out more of the old ones as I upload them, you'll see what I mean.

At any rate, thanks for taking the time to listen to this one, and also for commenting. As I said, I appreciate it. .

Take care.
V.
Danke
Danke 15th Jun 2022 18:42 - 3 years ago

on Caution Over Happiness by ValveDriver
Welcome back brother!

And welcome your good old, damned, deep, progressive sound which is only yours ... I'm not a fan of dubstep (but really, is that style still alive???) but from you it's another genre ... those bass gurglings are more than feary ... :-)
that female vocal is the opponent of the "negativeness" of the song ...
it was a good idea to "remake" that early product, but to tell you the truth I didn't hear the original one ... did you upload it?
fistbump, Danke
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 15th Jun 2022 - 3 years ago
Hey man! It's good to hear from you!

I don't know if dubstep is still a thing or not. I was on the bandwagon for a little bit, but then decided to take my own direction with it. Once Skrillex got ahold of it it all went to shit.
Anyhow, as far as this track goes, I found the acoustic vocals and guitar part on a girl's youtube video. When I first heard it, my brain filled in all the drums and synths. I asked her if I could "remix" it, and she gave me permission. She had a pretty large following. She went on to become a gaming live-streamer, and then one day. She was gone. All of her content. Gone. Her personal web-site. Gone. She just disappeared. I have one other track of hers that I remixed, but since she disappeared before I could get permission to upload it to the public, it sits in my files collecting dust.

I did upload this. It was my first upload. Not only to this site, but ever. I remember getting excited when I broke 20 listens. Now, my track "Labyrinth Of The Absurd" is the 3rd most listened to dubstep track on Looperman. Funny how that works, huh?

I hope all is well with you, brother. Especially the way the world is these days. Take care, my friend.
Aaron.
pseudoble
pseudoble 21st Jan 2022 21:43 - 3 years ago

on In Your House In Your Mind by ValveDriver
Great track - missed it before - wonderful work on the synths - I can imagine that this would make a very good end credits track on some spine-tingling horror film!
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 22nd Jan 2022 - 3 years ago
Thank you.
HamedEmine
HamedEmine 26th Dec 2021 18:13 - 3 years ago

on Onward Toward Golgotha by ValveDriver
Damn, this is super awesome!
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 21st Jan 2022 - 3 years ago
Thank you!

Honestly, I forgot about this one. At one time, I had started a Metal remix. I really need to go back and finish that! Thank you for reminding me.

Take care.
V.
Mykael
Mykael 30th Sep 2021 05:51 - 4 years ago

on Swampking- with Bicky Stalls And The Snushbakes by ValveDriver
NOT bad at all!! With just a little more grit, I could definitely see this being played in an Arena somewhere. Well done!

LovePeace&Light,

Mykael
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 5th Oct 2021 - 4 years ago
Thank you! I appreciate the kind words!
dimestop
dimestop 30th Sep 2021 00:36 - 4 years ago

on Swampking- with Bicky Stalls And The Snushbakes by ValveDriver
Oh yes Valve, more please give me that metal proper heavy, yeh I'm a hip hop stalwart with an eclectik taste this is smoke on the water ish to me more of this in featured please it's lacking in this field absolutely freakin head shakin stuff
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 30th Sep 2021 - 4 years ago
Hey man, how's it goin?

Thanks for swinging by and leaving such kind comment.

If you go to my track list and check through there, you'll find a few rock/metal tracks that I did.
Specifically, "Overmyth" parts 1-3, "Mossmother" Pt 1, and "Red On The White".
I do have a few of them that are unfinished, but they're on their way!!

Thanks again!
Take care
V.
crucethus
crucethus 30th Sep 2021 00:12 - 4 years ago

on Swampking- with Bicky Stalls And The Snushbakes by ValveDriver
¨You know...given his current situation. HA! Too soon?¨
Yes too soon, his girlfriend's girlfriend has not gotten over it. ;-)
theHumps
theHumps 29th Sep 2021 14:49 - 4 years ago

on Swampking- with Bicky Stalls And The Snushbakes by ValveDriver
This is some cool, long haired, hard rock band shit! The wah wah pedal is a great one, a classic! Metallica, Black Sabbath come to mind as I listen. Would love me some Hetfield or Osbourne vox on this.

Wayne
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 29th Sep 2021 - 4 years ago
Wayne, how ya doin, bud?

First thanks for taking the time to listen and comment. It means a lot.

I take it as a giant compliment that Sabbath and Metallica come to mind. Those two bands, I think I can honestly say, are two of the bands that had the most impact on my musical tastes. I would actually like to hear some Ozzy vocals over this, too. But it has to be 70's Ozzy.

Thanks again, brother. I appreciate it.
Take care.
Aaron.
crucethus
crucethus 28th Sep 2021 23:56 - 4 years ago

on Swampking- with Bicky Stalls And The Snushbakes by ValveDriver
Wow, this could have been A Type-O-Negative tune. Peter Steele's vox would have been amazing over this doom-hybrid metal tune. Great ending coda.
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 29th Sep 2021 - 4 years ago
I think this is the first time anyone has ever mentioned Type-O in regards to one of my tracks! I never really thought about that before, since I'm not a fan. But, since you mentioned it, I can totally hear it! I don't think he'll be doing any vocals any time soon. You know...given his current situation. HA! Too soon?
pseudoble
pseudoble 28th Sep 2021 22:59 - 4 years ago

on Swampking- with Bicky Stalls And The Snushbakes by ValveDriver
Woo Hoo - put the medal to the metal - nice work
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 28th Sep 2021 - 4 years ago
Thanks, man. It's a few years old, but I thought I'd dust it off and take it for a spin again.

I'm glad you liked it.
Take care.
V.
BananaLu
BananaLu 4th Sep 2021 11:23 - 4 years ago

on Red On The White by ValveDriver
shiiiAAAAAt brainfuck damges 100 Percent. Thank you that you comment on my track so that it would lead to this track. i´m blown away. I like the carlos wendy synth indrudaction and sense of harmony miexed with 80´s drums on and dreamy wave lsd night. There is a lot of detail and clearity in your production. getting a lot of energy from it. can we work together? i need a beat and i totally get this voice idea from you and will try it on this track. I can send you my email.
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 5th Sep 2021 - 4 years ago
I think working together could definitely be a possibility. I'm not doing anything with this track. I've already collaborated with someone once before on it. This one is done.
However, I have a whole shit load of tracks that I haven't finished because they're either boring or I lost inspiration. Maybe we can do something with one of those.
Get a hold of me, we can work out the details.
dimestop
dimestop 28th Aug 2021 18:04 - 4 years ago

on Freakshow - Cirque Du Valve Mix by ValveDriver
Valve this is a great d&b track my mate who introduced me to producing is strictly d&b and would never drift away, but this has a dubstep feel too, the outro was real clever, well done bro
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 30th Aug 2021 - 4 years ago
Thanks, man. Funny thing is, I'm a heavy maetal guy, myself. I do love DnB, though. Not a huge fan of dubstep, but I dig it well enough. I've made a few tracks of each, though. This one was kind of a half-joke tune, but then I started liking it and decided to do something with it.

I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for listening, and taking the time to comment.

Take care.
V.
sirefox
sirefox 28th Aug 2021 13:04 - 4 years ago

on Freakshow - Cirque Du Valve Mix by ValveDriver
Enorme pista amigo ValveDriver, potente, con sentido, muy trabajado. Me encanta como integras las voces en la pista , se nota que eres un profesional con mucha experiencia. Bien hecho compañero. Que tengas un buen día. Salud y paz.
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 28th Aug 2021 - 4 years ago
Sirefox, gracias. Me alegro que hayas disfrutado de la pista. Tengo algunos años de experiencia, pero no diría que soy un profesional. Solo hago melodías para un pasatiempo. Sin embargo, ¡lo tomo como un gran cumplido! ¡Así que gracias!
Que tengas buena y cuídate.
Gracias de nuevo,
V.
pseudoble
pseudoble 27th Aug 2021 23:05 - 4 years ago

on Freakshow - Cirque Du Valve Mix by ValveDriver
What a ride - really well put together and great sound too - wonderful!
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 27th Aug 2021 - 4 years ago
Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Take care.
V.
terryjmhitsong
terryjmhitsong 27th May 2021 19:57 - 4 years ago

on Dont Be Afraid by ValveDriver
HMMM...COULD BE NEXT THANG....ENYOYED IT...CREATIVE AS
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 1st Jun 2021 - 4 years ago
Thanks, man. I appreciate it.

Take care.
V.
ClickbaitCabaret
ClickbaitCabaret 25th May 2021 18:29 - 4 years ago

on Dont Be Afraid by ValveDriver
Love the intro. The more frantic parts makes me think about old school robots fighting. The drum & bass hits hard. It's a drum & bass track, so yeah. Great job all the way round man.
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 25th May 2021 - 4 years ago
I've always felt that way about the newer Drum And Bass. Like old robots fighting. I love it!

Thanks for listening and commenting. I appreciate it.

Take care.
V.
McYrkke
McYrkke 2nd Apr 2021 13:37 - 4 years ago

on Dont Be Afraid by ValveDriver
Dark and unsetteling tone is quite strong in this and I loved it! Usually Drum&Bass is not my cup of tea, but this sounds wonderful. Crunchy bass makes me want bigger subwoofer tho. :D
Amazing work mate!
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 2nd Apr 2021 - 4 years ago
Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

I've always liked Drum & Bass, but I didn't start getting into producing it until recently. I'm kind of having fun with it.

Thanks for the listen and the comment.

Take care.
V.
BadNode
BadNode 1st Apr 2021 03:04 - 4 years ago

on Dont Be Afraid by ValveDriver
This is absolutely sinister.. I LOVE IT! so much tension and the vocal samples affect the mood perfectly! Well done, seriously. I hope I can make something that makes me feel like this does some day. Thanks for sharing, and keep up the dark work!
-B
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 1st Apr 2021 - 4 years ago
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

Dark is what I do! I just listened to your 80s wave tune, and commented. I was impressed, I don't think it would be too hard for you to delve into something this dark. It would be your own flare, but you seem to have what it takes as far as composing and mixing.

Thank you again, for taking the time to listen and comment. I appreciate it.

Take care.
V.
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