N2 ItinitI: Vocals, Guitars, Melodica, Accordion, and Assorted Strings
Sasha Feline: Vocals, Flute, Synthesizers, Percussion, Programming
"American act Valence is the musical union of N2 Itinitl and Sasha Feline, well known for their works with Gnomonclast and Luftwaffe. "Allogene" is Neofolk at it’s best. The instrumental basis of the rough songs is laid by drums, acoustic guitar, accordeon and a virtuos flute. Only now and then orchestral samples are used to complete the overall impression. Although the influence of Current 93 can not be denied, Valence have their own identity and remain fresh throughout the whole album, using powerful drumming which contrasts with the melancholic and fragile melodies. "Allogene" is a rough and unpolished diamond of original and passionate Neofolk appealing to fans of In Gowan Ring, Birch Book and Current 93."
Life Lives On (CD, Album, Dig) TempsX TX003 2004
Valence / Luftwaffe - Lamed Vav (7", Ltd) Not On Label U-59254M 2008
Allogene (CD, Album, Ltd) // (CD, Album + CDr, EP + Box, Ltd) Lichterklang LK008 2012
Tracks appear in compilation
Stolen Wine
Various - Manifest Destiny: A New World Digest (CD, Comp, Ltd) Triskele Recordings TRSKL002 2010
Allogene from Valence on Myspace.
US
