Trygve Valøy
@tvaloy.bsky.social
Maker of Cabin Cruiser Rock.
Musician, artist, guitarist, reluctant singer.
You can find my music (Cabin Cruiser Rock, not quite the sophistication of Yacht Rock) here:
https://sng.to/trygve-valoy
Musician, artist, guitarist, reluctant singer.
You can find my music (Cabin Cruiser Rock, not quite the sophistication of Yacht Rock) here:
https://sng.to/trygve-valoy
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Trygve Valøy
@tvaloy.bsky.social
· Nov 29
So I released my tune "På kollsvart vei" ("On a pitch black road" in Norwegian), in 2018.
I drew the cover illustration during meetings at work. And took pictures of the process.
I planned on making a video, but that never reached the top of my todo-list, so I'll try sharing them here.
1/..
I drew the cover illustration during meetings at work. And took pictures of the process.
I planned on making a video, but that never reached the top of my todo-list, so I'll try sharing them here.
1/..
This is my first guitar, and the only guitar I've ever sold (Yeah, I know I might have hoarding tendencies)
It wasn't very good, but it would have been cool to have it hanging on my wall.
It wasn't very good, but it would have been cool to have it hanging on my wall.
March 13, 2025 at 5:12 PM
This is my first guitar, and the only guitar I've ever sold (Yeah, I know I might have hoarding tendencies)
It wasn't very good, but it would have been cool to have it hanging on my wall.
It wasn't very good, but it would have been cool to have it hanging on my wall.
I just realized it's Bandcamp Friday, and I haven't shared my link yet. Hope this oversight doesn't cause me to lose my independent artist certification!
Anyway, if you're curious about Cabin Cruiser Rock, just head on over to
tvaloy.bandcamp.com
Anyway, if you're curious about Cabin Cruiser Rock, just head on over to
tvaloy.bandcamp.com
Fast (utn hjelp), by Trygve Valøy
track by Trygve Valøy
tvaloy.bandcamp.com
March 7, 2025 at 6:11 PM
I just realized it's Bandcamp Friday, and I haven't shared my link yet. Hope this oversight doesn't cause me to lose my independent artist certification!
Anyway, if you're curious about Cabin Cruiser Rock, just head on over to
tvaloy.bandcamp.com
Anyway, if you're curious about Cabin Cruiser Rock, just head on over to
tvaloy.bandcamp.com
I started writing songs in my teens, and my lyrics were in English.
You're probably thinking: "That don't impress me much". And you'd be right. The lyrics weren't great.
But that's not the point.
My mother tongue is Norwegian
So why did I write in English? And why did I switch to Norwegian?
🧵
You're probably thinking: "That don't impress me much". And you'd be right. The lyrics weren't great.
But that's not the point.
My mother tongue is Norwegian
So why did I write in English? And why did I switch to Norwegian?
🧵
February 20, 2025 at 5:52 PM
I started writing songs in my teens, and my lyrics were in English.
You're probably thinking: "That don't impress me much". And you'd be right. The lyrics weren't great.
But that's not the point.
My mother tongue is Norwegian
So why did I write in English? And why did I switch to Norwegian?
🧵
You're probably thinking: "That don't impress me much". And you'd be right. The lyrics weren't great.
But that's not the point.
My mother tongue is Norwegian
So why did I write in English? And why did I switch to Norwegian?
🧵
Somebody hates your favorite artist.
I mean, they despise them. And they're not shy about it.
Think of a piece by your favorite artist. Or one of your most beloved artists, if you don't play favorites.
The one that really tugs on your heartstrings.
Somebody hates it.
1/3
I mean, they despise them. And they're not shy about it.
Think of a piece by your favorite artist. Or one of your most beloved artists, if you don't play favorites.
The one that really tugs on your heartstrings.
Somebody hates it.
1/3
February 13, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Somebody hates your favorite artist.
I mean, they despise them. And they're not shy about it.
Think of a piece by your favorite artist. Or one of your most beloved artists, if you don't play favorites.
The one that really tugs on your heartstrings.
Somebody hates it.
1/3
I mean, they despise them. And they're not shy about it.
Think of a piece by your favorite artist. Or one of your most beloved artists, if you don't play favorites.
The one that really tugs on your heartstrings.
Somebody hates it.
1/3
I grew as a musician without really noticing
Story time!
In my teens I played guitar with a church choir. At one point a few choirs from nearby towns collaborated and went on tour.
1/6
Story time!
In my teens I played guitar with a church choir. At one point a few choirs from nearby towns collaborated and went on tour.
1/6
February 12, 2025 at 8:26 PM
I grew as a musician without really noticing
Story time!
In my teens I played guitar with a church choir. At one point a few choirs from nearby towns collaborated and went on tour.
1/6
Story time!
In my teens I played guitar with a church choir. At one point a few choirs from nearby towns collaborated and went on tour.
1/6
I started playing guitar when I was 13.
It was the eighties.
It was Kiss, Iron Maiden, Dio, Bon Jovi and Gary Moore.
Lead guitar was distorted. That was just the way of the world.
One summer I visited my uncle. And my world shifted
1/
It was the eighties.
It was Kiss, Iron Maiden, Dio, Bon Jovi and Gary Moore.
Lead guitar was distorted. That was just the way of the world.
One summer I visited my uncle. And my world shifted
1/
February 9, 2025 at 11:08 AM
I started playing guitar when I was 13.
It was the eighties.
It was Kiss, Iron Maiden, Dio, Bon Jovi and Gary Moore.
Lead guitar was distorted. That was just the way of the world.
One summer I visited my uncle. And my world shifted
1/
It was the eighties.
It was Kiss, Iron Maiden, Dio, Bon Jovi and Gary Moore.
Lead guitar was distorted. That was just the way of the world.
One summer I visited my uncle. And my world shifted
1/
Without voice notes, I would really struggle as a songwriter.
I forget stuff. All the time. And I know it's gonna happen.
To remember appointments, I add a calendar item. To remember a task, I set an alarm. To remember my song ideas I record voice notes.
Here's what I've learned...
I forget stuff. All the time. And I know it's gonna happen.
To remember appointments, I add a calendar item. To remember a task, I set an alarm. To remember my song ideas I record voice notes.
Here's what I've learned...
February 8, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Without voice notes, I would really struggle as a songwriter.
I forget stuff. All the time. And I know it's gonna happen.
To remember appointments, I add a calendar item. To remember a task, I set an alarm. To remember my song ideas I record voice notes.
Here's what I've learned...
I forget stuff. All the time. And I know it's gonna happen.
To remember appointments, I add a calendar item. To remember a task, I set an alarm. To remember my song ideas I record voice notes.
Here's what I've learned...
My moms guitar advice
I had just started playing guitar and had been practicing a simple guitar boogie in E.
When my parents got home I eagerly showed them what I'd learned. I played the piece with the index finger on my fretting hand, moving the entire hand when I needed to switch fret.
1/2
I had just started playing guitar and had been practicing a simple guitar boogie in E.
When my parents got home I eagerly showed them what I'd learned. I played the piece with the index finger on my fretting hand, moving the entire hand when I needed to switch fret.
1/2
February 2, 2025 at 5:36 PM
My moms guitar advice
I had just started playing guitar and had been practicing a simple guitar boogie in E.
When my parents got home I eagerly showed them what I'd learned. I played the piece with the index finger on my fretting hand, moving the entire hand when I needed to switch fret.
1/2
I had just started playing guitar and had been practicing a simple guitar boogie in E.
When my parents got home I eagerly showed them what I'd learned. I played the piece with the index finger on my fretting hand, moving the entire hand when I needed to switch fret.
1/2
New creative impulse unlocked!
I just saw a YouTube video of a guy building his own capacitor (link below). I have to say I'm tempted.
But I have an album to finish. Need to resist...
I just saw a YouTube video of a guy building his own capacitor (link below). I have to say I'm tempted.
But I have an album to finish. Need to resist...
February 2, 2025 at 12:38 PM
New creative impulse unlocked!
I just saw a YouTube video of a guy building his own capacitor (link below). I have to say I'm tempted.
But I have an album to finish. Need to resist...
I just saw a YouTube video of a guy building his own capacitor (link below). I have to say I'm tempted.
But I have an album to finish. Need to resist...
Creativity is the thread that binds me together.
I make music, I draw, I built my own guitar (took 20 years, though), I built a tube amp, I decorated my studio and I create software at my day job.
Creating does something to me that I need.
1/3
I make music, I draw, I built my own guitar (took 20 years, though), I built a tube amp, I decorated my studio and I create software at my day job.
Creating does something to me that I need.
1/3
January 30, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Creativity is the thread that binds me together.
I make music, I draw, I built my own guitar (took 20 years, though), I built a tube amp, I decorated my studio and I create software at my day job.
Creating does something to me that I need.
1/3
I make music, I draw, I built my own guitar (took 20 years, though), I built a tube amp, I decorated my studio and I create software at my day job.
Creating does something to me that I need.
1/3
Your song can be true even if it's not factually correct.
What the lead singer of Kiss taught me about songwriting.
In 2006 Paul Stanley released a solo album called "Live to Win". As part of the release Paul recorded some audio clips where he talked about each song.
1/4
What the lead singer of Kiss taught me about songwriting.
In 2006 Paul Stanley released a solo album called "Live to Win". As part of the release Paul recorded some audio clips where he talked about each song.
1/4
January 28, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Your song can be true even if it's not factually correct.
What the lead singer of Kiss taught me about songwriting.
In 2006 Paul Stanley released a solo album called "Live to Win". As part of the release Paul recorded some audio clips where he talked about each song.
1/4
What the lead singer of Kiss taught me about songwriting.
In 2006 Paul Stanley released a solo album called "Live to Win". As part of the release Paul recorded some audio clips where he talked about each song.
1/4
My current music marketing strategy summer up in three words:
* Kindness
* Support
* Helpfulness
A little disclaimer before reading on: My earlier attempts at music marketing haven't been very successful.
I kinda suck at music marketing.
Still here? Great!
🧵
* Kindness
* Support
* Helpfulness
A little disclaimer before reading on: My earlier attempts at music marketing haven't been very successful.
I kinda suck at music marketing.
Still here? Great!
🧵
January 25, 2025 at 9:17 PM
My current music marketing strategy summer up in three words:
* Kindness
* Support
* Helpfulness
A little disclaimer before reading on: My earlier attempts at music marketing haven't been very successful.
I kinda suck at music marketing.
Still here? Great!
🧵
* Kindness
* Support
* Helpfulness
A little disclaimer before reading on: My earlier attempts at music marketing haven't been very successful.
I kinda suck at music marketing.
Still here? Great!
🧵
There was a question here about song writing workflow.
And I have a tried and true template (trying to be funny here... it's really quite chaotic).
It goes something like this:
* Noodle around on guitar or keys
* Get an idea
* Record as a voice memo
Then ...
🧵
And I have a tried and true template (trying to be funny here... it's really quite chaotic).
It goes something like this:
* Noodle around on guitar or keys
* Get an idea
* Record as a voice memo
Then ...
🧵
January 25, 2025 at 8:31 PM
There was a question here about song writing workflow.
And I have a tried and true template (trying to be funny here... it's really quite chaotic).
It goes something like this:
* Noodle around on guitar or keys
* Get an idea
* Record as a voice memo
Then ...
🧵
And I have a tried and true template (trying to be funny here... it's really quite chaotic).
It goes something like this:
* Noodle around on guitar or keys
* Get an idea
* Record as a voice memo
Then ...
🧵
Sometimes I hear a tune that's just like: "I wish I could make something like that"
Today it happened again:
tidal.com/track/364117...
@iamdavehawkins.com
Today it happened again:
tidal.com/track/364117...
@iamdavehawkins.com
Dave Hawkins - Santa Fe
Listen to Santa Fe on your streaming service
tidal.com
January 25, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Sometimes I hear a tune that's just like: "I wish I could make something like that"
Today it happened again:
tidal.com/track/364117...
@iamdavehawkins.com
Today it happened again:
tidal.com/track/364117...
@iamdavehawkins.com
In this landscape of social media, it can be rare to experience someone showing themselves and their vulnerability.
I think that is what left me moved by @rhettshull.bsky.social 's latest video about his studio build.
The build itself was interesting, but what made me watch an hour ...
1/2
I think that is what left me moved by @rhettshull.bsky.social 's latest video about his studio build.
The build itself was interesting, but what made me watch an hour ...
1/2
January 24, 2025 at 11:10 PM
In this landscape of social media, it can be rare to experience someone showing themselves and their vulnerability.
I think that is what left me moved by @rhettshull.bsky.social 's latest video about his studio build.
The build itself was interesting, but what made me watch an hour ...
1/2
I think that is what left me moved by @rhettshull.bsky.social 's latest video about his studio build.
The build itself was interesting, but what made me watch an hour ...
1/2
Thanks to @florgoth.bsky.social I got a bit of an influx of followers here. Thanks!
I'm Trygve (yes I know it's hard to pronounce for you non-Norwegians, but it's the name my parents gave me - and I suck at naming, so I'm sticking with it) and I create Cabin Cruiser Rock.
I'm Trygve (yes I know it's hard to pronounce for you non-Norwegians, but it's the name my parents gave me - and I suck at naming, so I'm sticking with it) and I create Cabin Cruiser Rock.
January 24, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Thanks to @florgoth.bsky.social I got a bit of an influx of followers here. Thanks!
I'm Trygve (yes I know it's hard to pronounce for you non-Norwegians, but it's the name my parents gave me - and I suck at naming, so I'm sticking with it) and I create Cabin Cruiser Rock.
I'm Trygve (yes I know it's hard to pronounce for you non-Norwegians, but it's the name my parents gave me - and I suck at naming, so I'm sticking with it) and I create Cabin Cruiser Rock.
Do you make music?
One of the most important things you can do is to allow yourself to enjoy making music without regard for other people's opinions about how it should be done.
Whatever level you're at, if it gives you joy then keep it up.
No matter what you do, someone will..
🧵
One of the most important things you can do is to allow yourself to enjoy making music without regard for other people's opinions about how it should be done.
Whatever level you're at, if it gives you joy then keep it up.
No matter what you do, someone will..
🧵
January 24, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Do you make music?
One of the most important things you can do is to allow yourself to enjoy making music without regard for other people's opinions about how it should be done.
Whatever level you're at, if it gives you joy then keep it up.
No matter what you do, someone will..
🧵
One of the most important things you can do is to allow yourself to enjoy making music without regard for other people's opinions about how it should be done.
Whatever level you're at, if it gives you joy then keep it up.
No matter what you do, someone will..
🧵
In an interview, Rick Rubin (the producer behind a lot of hits) said that one of the keys to his success was his taste.
He likes the same stuff that most people do.
I don't, so I have adjusted my expectation of success accordingly.
He likes the same stuff that most people do.
I don't, so I have adjusted my expectation of success accordingly.
January 23, 2025 at 5:11 PM
In an interview, Rick Rubin (the producer behind a lot of hits) said that one of the keys to his success was his taste.
He likes the same stuff that most people do.
I don't, so I have adjusted my expectation of success accordingly.
He likes the same stuff that most people do.
I don't, so I have adjusted my expectation of success accordingly.
You set yourself up for heartbreak if you expect your family or friends to love your music.
Hopefully they love you, but that doesn't automatically translate to loving your music.
1/2
Hopefully they love you, but that doesn't automatically translate to loving your music.
1/2
January 23, 2025 at 3:54 PM
You set yourself up for heartbreak if you expect your family or friends to love your music.
Hopefully they love you, but that doesn't automatically translate to loving your music.
1/2
Hopefully they love you, but that doesn't automatically translate to loving your music.
1/2
I've been tracking background vocals this weekend, and it dawned on me that I've been recording the manifestation of a common mixing advice.
While learning mixing, there's one phrase I've encountered numerous times:
"It doesn't matter how it sounds in solo" - every mix tutorial ever*
🧵
While learning mixing, there's one phrase I've encountered numerous times:
"It doesn't matter how it sounds in solo" - every mix tutorial ever*
🧵
January 19, 2025 at 6:09 PM
I've been tracking background vocals this weekend, and it dawned on me that I've been recording the manifestation of a common mixing advice.
While learning mixing, there's one phrase I've encountered numerous times:
"It doesn't matter how it sounds in solo" - every mix tutorial ever*
🧵
While learning mixing, there's one phrase I've encountered numerous times:
"It doesn't matter how it sounds in solo" - every mix tutorial ever*
🧵
In elementary school we were tasked with drawing what we wanted to be.
I drew a line dividing e the sheet of paper into two equal parts, and got to work.
I envisioned two alternatives for my future: Cowboy or Rock star.
I was quite inspired by Lucky Luke and Kiss.
🧵
I drew a line dividing e the sheet of paper into two equal parts, and got to work.
I envisioned two alternatives for my future: Cowboy or Rock star.
I was quite inspired by Lucky Luke and Kiss.
🧵
January 17, 2025 at 9:36 PM
In elementary school we were tasked with drawing what we wanted to be.
I drew a line dividing e the sheet of paper into two equal parts, and got to work.
I envisioned two alternatives for my future: Cowboy or Rock star.
I was quite inspired by Lucky Luke and Kiss.
🧵
I drew a line dividing e the sheet of paper into two equal parts, and got to work.
I envisioned two alternatives for my future: Cowboy or Rock star.
I was quite inspired by Lucky Luke and Kiss.
🧵
Sometimes I get an unexpected trip down memory lane.
I just stumbled over the account of
@marycoughlan.bsky.social
Had to do a bit of searching, but I found out where I remember her from: She released a brilliant live album in the nineties called Love for Sale
I just stumbled over the account of
@marycoughlan.bsky.social
Had to do a bit of searching, but I found out where I remember her from: She released a brilliant live album in the nineties called Love for Sale
January 15, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Sometimes I get an unexpected trip down memory lane.
I just stumbled over the account of
@marycoughlan.bsky.social
Had to do a bit of searching, but I found out where I remember her from: She released a brilliant live album in the nineties called Love for Sale
I just stumbled over the account of
@marycoughlan.bsky.social
Had to do a bit of searching, but I found out where I remember her from: She released a brilliant live album in the nineties called Love for Sale
I tried writing a blues, it's 12 bars and the fifth bar lands on the IV (kind of), but when I try to explain how this is a blues people listening (to the explanation) tend to get a far away look in their eyes before I'm don 🤷
January 14, 2025 at 8:10 PM
I tried writing a blues, it's 12 bars and the fifth bar lands on the IV (kind of), but when I try to explain how this is a blues people listening (to the explanation) tend to get a far away look in their eyes before I'm don 🤷
It's fascinating how just 24 hours can lend perspective.
I was recording some background vocals yesterday. And when I listened to the result today it was immediately obvious that I have to change a few phrases.
Since I recorded 4x4 voices, it's kinda painful ...
I was recording some background vocals yesterday. And when I listened to the result today it was immediately obvious that I have to change a few phrases.
Since I recorded 4x4 voices, it's kinda painful ...
December 16, 2024 at 9:55 PM
It's fascinating how just 24 hours can lend perspective.
I was recording some background vocals yesterday. And when I listened to the result today it was immediately obvious that I have to change a few phrases.
Since I recorded 4x4 voices, it's kinda painful ...
I was recording some background vocals yesterday. And when I listened to the result today it was immediately obvious that I have to change a few phrases.
Since I recorded 4x4 voices, it's kinda painful ...