ValveDriver
Not every song requires vocals
Portland, United States
Joined : 25th Sep 2012 - 13 years ago
Last Online : 1st Jan 2026 - 1 day ago
ValveDriver comments on tracks
ValveDriver has posted 520 comments on other peoples tracks.
on Love You More Breakdown Dub by crucethus
There are a lot of elements in this track that take me back to when I first started. I do really dig the synth work at 2:05. I like the cutoff/Reso work.
Cool work, man. Thanks for sharing.
on Its OK Billy Wake and Bake by Zootman
It's cool, really. This is a new song, (comparatively), but it still took me back as if I had been listening to it for 30 years.
Excellent work, my friend.
Take care.
V.
on Bosporus by manicd59
Take care.
V.
on pa200 by nekorax
Again, you're off to a good start. Give this a try and see what you think.
Take care
V.
on Breakfast Beat ft RJR by dimestop
Very well done.
Musically, this has an interesting aura. It has a slightly 80s feel to it, in the sense that it's a heavy subject matter, but it's still upbeat sounding.
On a completely unrelated note, I fucking love coffee! So much so, that I go as far as roasting my own, so I KNOW it's going to be fresh and delicious!
Excellent work, you two.
Take care.
V.
on VT Nights x KayOS - Tic Toc by Kayos2
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V.
on Echoes by McYrkke
I have a track posted up here that took me almost 400 hours to get right. Much like you, I would get stuck, and toss it aside. Then come back, delete half of what I did the previous time and start over. Adding here and deleting there. So, I can relate, man. I know how it turns into a love/hate thing by the time you're done.
None the less, you've done a great job once it was all said and done. Keep it up!
Take care.
V.
Once again, thank you. I'm glad that you liked it.:)
Take care.
on LIFETIME by glennwhite6504
Anyhow, this isn't about me. This is about a beautiful acoustic piece that you have performed. I read in one of your replies to a comment below that you improvise everything. That's damned impressive.
I can't put my finger on why or how, but this almost has a bit of Latin flavor. The melancholic nature of this is touching. A very emotional piece. I'm guessing there was someone in mind while you played this. Either someone that you care deeply for, or there's a longing for them, and this is your confession from a distance.
At any rate. Beautiful piece, and thank you for sharing.
Take care
V
on Vile - Demo Version by Pnnywze
And on that note, a suggestion, if I may. I know you're looking to incorporate metal into it. But in the grand scheme, that goes deeper than just distorted guitars and/or fast drums. If you're looking to put emphasis on the "heavy" in heavy metal, I suggest listening to some Deathcore and really analyzing the break downs, riffs, time signatures, and mixing. Or, if you're looking more for of the "metal", take a look at something more in the direction of Metalcore, or even Post-Hardcore genres. Use them for some of their foundational elements as opposed to just surface value.
I'm sure you're already on top of it, though. Just a thought on my part.
Take care.
Aaron
on Bad reputation by Danke
For some reason I thought I commented on this one, but apparently I did not.
First, that lead guitar that comes in at 3:30. Wow! That is seriously some rocking guitar, man.
I'm not sure who is on vocals, but he almost has a Ronnie VanZant quality to his voice. (Lynyrd Skynyrd).
Great song, my friend. I like the direction you ended up taking with your music. I remember back in the old days of Looperman, you had a lot more electronica influence in your work. I always really liked that too, but I really like the rock, lo-fi and chill-out you've been doing the last couple of years.
As always, I hope you're doing well.
Take care, friend.
Aaron
Thanx for your cool feedback. I found this guy on another site, I swear I don't know his name ... but he is bloody brilliant ...
about electronica ... got serious problem with my computer ... have an old system (Windows 7) so sometimes I loss my maps immediately ... that happened with my "electronic files" group ... it means I lost all of my plugins and sounds ... :-(
So I have to cook with the rest ...
fistbump,
Danke
on VT Nights x KayOS - Sheba Extended by Kayos2
Yeah, I think you did a great job with it!
Again, take care.
V.
on VT Nights x KayOS - Sheba Extended by Kayos2
I've always liked longer songs. Too many times you'll just be really getting into it and then it's over. It's always better when you can really take your time and feel the groove long enough to make it worth it. Once you find that "zone" you don't want to leave too early, ya know? I've never understood how people can like a song, but then say it's too long.
Anyhow, did you add some rumble to the kicks? It seems to be much, much heavier on the bottom end, and much more balanced and full, as well. It seems to be complete now.
Excellent work!
Take care.
V.
on transient bovine reprise by doudei
i love it when people describe the things they see or feel when listening to music!
some would probably call it third stream, which is something between jazz and classical music - or maybe neoclassical? to be honest i have no idea :)
on VT Nights x KayOS - Sheba Extended by Kayos2
Good work, keep it up!
Take care.
V.
on Gina X BananaLU- The Other Day Demo by BananaLu
on Gina X BananaLU- The Other Day Demo by BananaLu
Seriously.
Take care, man.
Aaron.
on VT Nights KayOS - Chaos by Kayos2
The vocals are very reminiscent of Nikkie Van Lierop. Add some heavily distorted Reese bass lines and you'd have what could easily be a Lords Of Acid song. That's a compliment. I'm assuming at least one of you is a fan of theirs.
Either way, good work, keep it up.
Take care.
V.
on Talk to me Joni by Nonube
Yeah, good work.
Take care.
V.
on Dark Sun by Neomorpheus
I'm not familiar with the show. I'll have to watch it to see the connection. We just finished up season two of "From". Trippy-ass show. I like the idea of making a track based on a show.
Serum is a beast! It's about the only one I use now. Did you use it for the sub, or for the sequencer at 0:28? Or, both?
The intro zigged, then the song zagged! Overall, it almost has a feeling of flight to it. I can definitely hear your brand of latin based sound in this. It does have a nice touch of Santana in there. Santana and Satriani. It's like Satriani cut a track on Santana's rig. As always, the mix is flawless. Everything is crystal. With the multiple guitar tracks, none get in the way of the others. It's perfectly filled. There are a lot of notes being played, and none of them crowd the place up. Well done.
I like the Santana /Satriani reference. Two great players that I very much admire. I never made that connection during the process here but since you mentioned it I certainly can relate. Of course like you said I do a lot of Latin flavoring, its a style I enjoy. It comes out sometimes even when I'm not trying. Satriani is big on using wah, he's a wah Zen Master. I have loved the effect since first hearing Hendrix' Voodoo Chile and Machine Gun. That intro is just a bar chord that I reversed and stretched. I went corny old school!
on Dark Sun by Neomorpheus
As far as music goes, I have a hefty metal tune that I'm stuck on as far as leads go. That's never been my forte, and honestly, I've been thinking about asking you if you could take a listen and see if you can come up with something fitting. Ever since "No Salvation", I've always wanted to collab on something. I just never really had anything that I felt was up to your caliber. This one just might get at least one toe over the line into that territory. Maybe. Let me know if you'd be interested.
Anyhow, it's so great to see you back with new material. I hope there are many more to come.
Take care, my friend!
Aaron
on Shadows Never Die feat Odarka by DustyLyfe
Which reverb plugin are you using on her voice? That tail is silky smooth and warm. I like the way you played with the pitch as well.
Excellent work.
Take care.
V.
on Summer waltz by DarrenHirst
Anyhow, this is a nice little piece. I was hoping to hear some cello or bass come in with some sostenuto to contrast and compliment the viola's staccato. Even without it, it's still an enjoyable piece.
If you still have this FLP, do you plan of working on it some more? If so, I'd love to hear what you come up with. Also, which VST are you using for your strings?
Take care.
V.
I loved the tune it got a good response from people. A lot gave me advice but were taken back when I told them I can't read or write music or know music theory.
I just know what sounds good but I like classical music so I will just have a listen and create something.
I never knew people loved classical so I'm going to make another. The strings I use is Spitfire Albion one.
Really happy you like the tune a few on Reddit liked it too but they gave me a lot of advice but I'm a newbie and told them that.
They said I was really good for a newbie that didn't know how to read or write music or know music theory.
A lot thought I was telling lies. Anyway thanks for the reply and if I make one I will put it here.
Thanks again.
on Behind The Mask by dimestop
The intro really sets the mood. There are a lot of Trip Hop elements in here as well as Hip Hop. That sub is a killer. It commands respect.
Great track, Dime. Keep it up.
Take care.
Aaron.
on IKARUS DEMO by BananaLu
Overall, I really like your style. It's kind of stand-alone, (which is good), but still has traces of some great artists in there. Just in this song, I hear Joe Strummer, Soul Coughing, Eminem, Puscifer, and just a micro-dose of Tom Waits. You really have a great command over your voice, and know how to use it well.
Anyhow, for the time being, I'll get to work on adding some metal elements to this one, and see if it's anything you like.
Take care, Mr. Banana.
Aaron (The more metal one)
on Faking by 500cc
It reminds me of some old Flux Pavilion. Actually, the whole track has a Datsik/Flux Pavilion vibe. The cinematic elements even kind of remind me of Excision.
One thing I could never get the hang of when creating dubstep was the arrangement. The ability to place multiple synths in one phrase and have it come out sounding organic. You've done a nice job with that.
I like the fact that your drops aren't "kick you in the teeth"drops. I mean, I do like those, but for this track, they aren't necessary. Your restraint is impressive.
The mix is done nicely as well. It's spacious, clear, the stereo and panning are done well. Nothing is crowding anything. Actually, from 3:32 to 4:00 is a perfect example of how spacing and panning should be done in this genre.
Good work. Keep it up.
Take care.
V.