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| full name | brooke |
| age | 41 |
| location | Brooklyn, NY |
| gender | female |
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this one time sophomore year in college i was visiting a friend at mit and somebody, way up on the top floor of the dorm, in the thing that was called the tower, was playing Suicide. so I walked up to find the right staircase and went into this kid's room, which was lit with purple light bulbs and had from floor to ceiling giant tanks filled with exotic fish. i asked the guy what was this music and he gave me the cd to have. it was a pretty nice moment.
"only suckers worry about saving their souls. who the hell should care about saving his soul when it is every man's duty to lose it intelligently."
I am seriously addicted to this website.
"only suckers worry about saving their souls. who the hell should care about saving his soul when it is every man's duty to lose it intelligently."
I am seriously addicted to this website.
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Mixtape Contest XX -- First Place
After the nuclear holocaust, there will be three things left: Cockroaches, Twinkees and Keith Richards.
Keith is answer key for they test of time. And Cocaine.
Congrats on first place.
Keith is answer key for they test of time. And Cocaine.
Congrats on first place.
awarded on 2008-03-22
The Friday the 13th Badge I
Friday the 13th taught us all the heartwarming lesson that if you are a camp counselor, it's probably not in your best interest to let that (potentially mentally retarded [see wikipedia]) kid swim alone while you are trying to get a piece of ass.
awarded on 2007-07-14
The Level 15 Badge
Welcome to level 15! If we had a dollar, we'd give it to you...
awarded on 2008-03-11
The Level 10 Badge
Welcome to level 10! Credibility is just a few levels away.
awarded on 2007-03-04
The Level 5 Badge
Welcome to level 5! Keep up the hard work.
awarded on 2006-10-11
Favorite Music Artists
- sun ra
- neil young
- animal collective
- boredoms
- leadbelly
Favorite smell
- comic book stores
- seasons
- bacon
- crayons
- west virginia
Favorite books that explain the mystery of the universe
- pale fire
- blood meridian
- the moviegoer
- Watchmen
- the idiot
brookedarrah's Highest Ranked Mixtapes
brookedarrah's Mixtapes
1247 points (Level 1) · 6/8/09 6:38pm
these are songs I've been listening to lately that happen to be about the undead, recently deceased or soon to be long gone.
2915 points (Level 6) · 3/2/08 12:48pm
This is the evergreen mix.
2527 points (Level 6) · 11/24/07 8:58am
This is the mix I made for when me and Cormac McCarthy are spooning in our bombshelter.
2365 points (Level 5) · 10/2/07 7:54pm
No listen here, all of you should treasure these sad feelings the long, bitter winters bring. As they say: Gather thine cold, sunless, desolate, brooding mournful days while ye may. Besides, depression makes you DEEP. check out these depressives and the gorgeous music/deep thoughts they produced:
2165 points (Level 5) · 7/4/07 8:17am
The hardest thing about these potpourri contests is making a mix that is actually listenable. I like every song that is on this list, even that Amy Winehouse one. But all together? That's harder to say. The title of this mix is inspired by the end of Stroszek, the Werner Herzog movie, when that chicken dances and pecks to a sped up version of a Sonny Terry song. Yee Haw.
2199 points (Level 5) · 6/7/07 11:36pm
In spite of all the catastrophes the last seven years have brought, we have amassaed a gloriously cheerful (but then, after repeated listenings, vaguely sinister) soundtrack for the milleneum. Here is my sampling.
um. also, the last seven years have been characterized by a lot of laziness and periodic drunkenness on my part. so, to continue with that, these descriptions are sort of crap. they make no sense.
um. also, the last seven years have been characterized by a lot of laziness and periodic drunkenness on my part. so, to continue with that, these descriptions are sort of crap. they make no sense.
2574 points (Level 6) · 4/2/07 9:16pm
tales from the R train.
the subway ride during rush hour into Manhattan involves equal parts fear, paranoia, awe and feverish rage. also a little bit of wonder if you're in the right mood and sufficiently caffinated. how did i get to this place anyway? here is the mix that is my soundtrack.
the subway ride during rush hour into Manhattan involves equal parts fear, paranoia, awe and feverish rage. also a little bit of wonder if you're in the right mood and sufficiently caffinated. how did i get to this place anyway? here is the mix that is my soundtrack.
2077 points (Level 5) · 1/9/07 11:15am
there just isn't enough honky tonk on this website and this mix is going to change that. i made this for a friend of mine who was living in seattle and missing west virginia, where we are from. right now i'm in transition, just moved to brooklyn, ny so i redid the mix. slide guitar, yodeling and banjo picking. you're going to love it, i swear.
the mix tries to follow a narrative arc. read on.
the mix tries to follow a narrative arc. read on.
2337 points (Level 5) · 12/27/06 2:29pm
i'm a failure. this one is too late. but here it is. this one is for you, Niyazov. Leader for Life.
2472 points (Level 5) · 11/20/06 7:25am
This mix is partially inspired by all the Freaks and Geeks I've been watching. Sometimes I get real nostalgic for when sex still seemed novel and mysterious and you had to devise elaborate ways to make physical contact with the person you liked. this mix covers decades of teenagers making out. its angsty, sappy and melodramatic.
3563 points (Level 8) · 10/11/06 5:40pm
I like this poofy balls thing these guys have going. I have made a song list for their Prom.
2766 points (Level 6) · 10/1/06 10:44pm
Ok, so as a newcomer, i thought i'd try and just start with the basics. my first was a break up mix and i thought i'd follow up with a road mixtape.
typically, for a road trip mix you want to use equal parts whimsy, songs that everyone knows and can sing along with, and trucking fast down the highway songs. however, as i was putting this together and thinking of my favorite road trip music, it ended up being all sunny afternoon and rollicking jubilance. well, sometimes you just have those kinds of days. so enjoy the mix, even if it is a little saccharine.
typically, for a road trip mix you want to use equal parts whimsy, songs that everyone knows and can sing along with, and trucking fast down the highway songs. however, as i was putting this together and thinking of my favorite road trip music, it ended up being all sunny afternoon and rollicking jubilance. well, sometimes you just have those kinds of days. so enjoy the mix, even if it is a little saccharine.
3283 points (Level 7) · 10/1/06 2:09pm
I made this mix right after a breakup. It isn't a very sad mix, weirdly, but somehow it hit the spot just right.
Tag Board (47)
The Yay! Badge VIII
yeah, i guess i could have made a mix inspired by craigslist missed connections...that would be tight!
3/19/08 11:01pm
The Yay! Badge IX
Yeah I live in LA, but i havent had much time to explore too deeply yet. Ive lived here for a pretty busy year and a half. Ill check that place out though. I still need to hit up a few other museums ive been wanting to go to. Im bummed i missed a Dali exhibit a few months back. They were showing the animated film Dali did wuth Walt Disney. I really wish i could have seen it.
Also, I appreciate the walk of shame compliment.
Also, I appreciate the walk of shame compliment.
3/19/08 9:48pm
The Yay! Badge IX
And you take the lead!
I honestly do hope you win, your mix is awesome.
I honestly do hope you win, your mix is awesome.
3/17/08 11:23am
The MLK Badge
Well then, perhaps your childhood should stop bearing such a resemblance to my childhood (musically)! :P J/k. But thanks! :)
3/13/08 9:07pm
Team Robot Member
Sorry it took so long to get back to you. I didn't really know Karen Dalton that well, so I listened to 'In My Own Time' a lot on Yahoo music. Stylistically she reminded me of Joanna Newsome, and historically, Billie Holiday, but I guessed you would have thought of both of them. You could try Mary Coughlan. She still records, but I really liked her first live album, 'Tired & Emotional' back in the 80s. On her earlier material in particlar there is some similararity in vocal style, her writing is top notch and she seems to have similar bluesy roots. Another Irish singer/songwriter, this time contemporary is Eleanor McAvoy. Her first album was called 'Early Hours' and it features a killer cover of 'Memphis Tennessee'. Her own stuff is wonderful though. On the male side, I would always push obscure Brit John Martyn. "Outside In" is an eclectic but great way to start! I don't know if this helps, but you never know!
3/12/08 7:53pm
The Yay! Badge IX
Shit. That sucks. I think yours or Rachael's should win. Theres still time though. ;)
3/9/08 9:08pm
The Yay! Badge IX
Feel free to co-opt whatever you would like ;)
3/5/08 12:16pm
The Yay! Badge VII
First off, Mingus' Blues and Roots is my favorite "jazz" album. Amazing from start to finish. I've seen at least two mixes from you his songs.
How about your mish-mashum: dedicated to the Turkmens mix? I've made a nice booklet for my Time Traveler's Wife mix, but if you only wanted the files, I can make that trade too. Happy March!
How about your mish-mashum: dedicated to the Turkmens mix? I've made a nice booklet for my Time Traveler's Wife mix, but if you only wanted the files, I can make that trade too. Happy March!
3/1/08 8:09pm
Team Robot Member
Yeah, I will put together a mix of singer songwriter types for you to try. I just got in from work and I need to sleep but give me a couple of days and I will come up with something
2/18/08 8:52pm
The Yay! Badge XII
Brooklyand!! you go to the Atlantic Antic in Sept? Cheers!
8/9/07 8:04pm
Team Robot Member
There hasn't been a funeral mix competition yet, but there has been much talk on forums and such. I think a lot of folk here would be up for it.
8/5/07 9:16am
Team Robot Member
Thanks for the nice words about my mix. At least all of the tracks had a pretty direct Bowie connection (he either wrote, produced or covered them if he didn't perform them himself!) I tried it with the Beatles first but got stuck on too many!
7/4/07 12:50pm
The Patton Badge
and the moviegoer is great, the idiot, a staple. nice books.
6/22/07 1:30am
Mixtape Potpourri II: Third Place
Is that film set in switzerland? I haven't seen it since I was young...
I'd still be wary if the scenery actually was Swiss though cos they tend to shoot at other locations and just say it's switzerland in films. That's what I've noticed anyhow.
P.S. You should go to Switzerland! It's incredible!
I'd still be wary if the scenery actually was Swiss though cos they tend to shoot at other locations and just say it's switzerland in films. That's what I've noticed anyhow.
P.S. You should go to Switzerland! It's incredible!
6/20/07 5:53pm
The Festivus '08 Badge
I fucking love Watchmen, Alan Moore is amazing. I just started reading Loveless, which is a decent read, Brian Azzarello is a good writer...Anyway Crayons taste better than they smell.
6/8/07 2:33pm
The Yay! Badge XII
a lot of people don't know this, but dippity-do also cures chronic back pain, cleans windows and makes an awesome paella.
6/8/07 8:09am
The Patton Badge
thanks! yours as well... i quite enjoy the smell of crayons myself...
4/2/07 5:29pm
The Yay! Badge IX
I couldn't help but overhear a comment you made.
I used Merzbow (w/ Boris) on my "I LOVE EVERYBODY" mix.
I used Merzbow (w/ Boris) on my "I LOVE EVERYBODY" mix.
3/23/07 1:33am
The Level 21 Badge
What Is the What. How many pages does your copy have. Mine had 475, but I understand some of the second run have 384 or something. It is a good book, but not like AHWoSG. Well, like it in that it is a memoir-style non-fiction novel.
1/9/07 4:07pm
The Level 10 Badge
Errol Morris definitely uses his own technique to get people to address the camera.
By the way, "Vernon, FL" was supposed to be a film about people in this town who were cutting off their fingers for insurance money. When he got there no one would talk about it. So he tooke the film in a different direction. If you look closely at the interviewees you can see missing fingers.
More info at
http://en.wikipedia.or g/wiki/Errol_Morris#The_Interrotron
By the way, "Vernon, FL" was supposed to be a film about people in this town who were cutting off their fingers for insurance money. When he got there no one would talk about it. So he tooke the film in a different direction. If you look closely at the interviewees you can see missing fingers.
More info at
http://en.wikipedia.or g/wiki/Errol_Morris#The_Interrotron
12/14/06 9:38am
Team Robot Member
Sorry about stealing your number 1, glad you liked my mixtape. I am not sure if I do actually, but it all seemed a good idea at the time.
12/8/06 4:43pm
Team Robot Member
A lot of British bands covered Maggies farm as an attack on former priminister Maggie Thatcher!
11/13/06 11:45pm
The Yay! Badge IV
hey here you go.
driving to andrews and amys wedding
http://www.s endspace.com/file/sik1k7
driving to andrews and amys wedding
http://www.s endspace.com/file/sik1k7
10/17/06 7:22pm
The Luck Badge
In Khazakstan, if we make the mixtape, we will be execute!
10/14/06 10:51pm
The Beta Badge II
+ for the boredoms.
crayons smell pretty good too...
crayons smell pretty good too...
10/4/06 1:36pm
The Valentine's Day 2007 Badge
congratulations on a very nice start on the collective. can you upload your mixes? i'd like to hear a lot of your songs, and it'd really wow the audience, you newcomer, you.
10/2/06 10:53am
The MLK Badge
Cap'n Beefheart, comic books and nothing bad to report = +4 Welcome!
10/1/06 12:36pm
The Badge of Mystery
Ahh, the lesser Portland.
Points for some lovely top 5s up in this piece.
Points for some lovely top 5s up in this piece.
9/30/06 11:35pm
