nerd_rock
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6/12/06
updated
6/19/06
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unique hits
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# posts
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| full name | Michael |
| age | 42 |
| location | Ohio |
| gender | male |
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I'm guessing something witty and clever should go here. Maybe later...
Badges
The Time Badge
Good things happen to people who are in the right place at the right time, just look at Nirvana...
awarded on 2006-06-30
The Newbie Badge
The true sign of a fresh mixtaper. This badge is awarded to everyone. Don't feel special.
awarded on 2006-06-12
The Beta Badge II
A slightly-less exclusive reward for special people. Thanks for helping us out with our second stage of beta testing. We love you silly guinea pigs!
awarded on 2006-06-12
The July Fourth Badge
A gift from us to those who logged in on the most glorious day of the year -- America's birthday. Now, where the crap are my M-80s and beer?
awarded on 2006-07-04
The Level 5 Badge
Welcome to level 5! Keep up the hard work.
awarded on 2006-07-05
Favorite Music Artists
- The Party Of Helicopters
- Orchid
- Bonnie 'Prince' Billy
- The Weakerthans
- Hum
Favorite Movies
- Dead Poets Society
- Evil Dead 2
- Army Of Darkness
- One Hour Photo
- American Splendor
Favorite Books
- Three Kingdoms
- Confessions Of A Disloyal European
- The Cairo Trilogy
- After Jihad
- Sister Of My Heart
Favorite Video Games
- Lord of The Rings: Battle For Middle Earth (1 & 2)
- Romance of the Three Kingdoms (8)
- Dynasty Warriors 5
- River City Ransom
- Double Dragon 2
nerd_rock's Mixtapes
2854 points (Level 6) · 6/19/06 3:46am
I am in an instrumental band, and I love instrumental music. Music with no words seems to convey so much more emotion and energy than the normal song that relies on the verse and chorus. Some contain intricate minimalism, others are filled with mind blowing experimental noise. Regardless of the intentions: Music made is music felt.
2739 points (Level 6) · 6/15/06 3:11am
This mixtape came a little quick compared to the others, but this was the first one I actually started to plot out. It's a mixtape for those gloomy days where you just sit in your room. Lay on your bed. Read, etc...
Embrace the melancholy days or nostalgia and know there is a light at the end of the tunnel. You're not alone in your thoughts.
Embrace the melancholy days or nostalgia and know there is a light at the end of the tunnel. You're not alone in your thoughts.
2560 points (Level 6) · 6/14/06 8:37pm
I like to name mixtapes after a lyric found in a song on the mixtape. Most of the time it's within the first song. Such is the case with this one.
I really do not like growling metal bands that everybody seems so fond of. They bore me with their repetitive breakdowns. Without being genre specific this is a mixtape of loud intense bands that will make any kid walking through Hot Topic cry out to his or her mommy.
I really do not like growling metal bands that everybody seems so fond of. They bore me with their repetitive breakdowns. Without being genre specific this is a mixtape of loud intense bands that will make any kid walking through Hot Topic cry out to his or her mommy.
Tag Board (25)
The Valentine's Day 2007 Badge
That would be awesome!! AIM: eyes00wide
3/20/07 4:20pm
The Bronze Badge
Amazing music, I've only recently got into post-rock.
1/28/07 7:34pm
The Valentine's Day 2007 Badge
this will destroy yooouuu i just saw them. very good show. i'm glad i live 30 minutes away from where they're from because they play in tiny venues.
10/3/06 2:34pm
TEAM 97 -- Team Badge
Did you ever/do you still play 'Bad Dudes vs. Dragon Ninja'... more commonly known as 'Bad Dudes'?
8/23/06 9:02pm
The MTC Romance Badge
yeah, i'm pretty much the same way...i've traditionally used jiang wei, but when 5 came out i started using ling tong + he's me favorite now.
7/12/06 12:19am
The MTC Romance Badge
oh, dynasty warriors...
(what character do you use)
(what character do you use)
7/10/06 10:42pm
The Riot Badge II
yay for ash, but i do so love the original evil dead, if only for those beautiful scenes in which you can see over the top of the sets.
7/10/06 9:46pm
The 6/6/6 Badge
Depends what kind of metal stuff you like. I wasn't familiar with a lot of the stuff on your mix so I think our tastes sort of come from different backgrounds. A lot of the metal I listen to is more death-metal inspired.
Anyway, some cool "tech" type ones to check out if you haven't heard:
Ephel Duath - Pain Necessary to Know: weird, jazz/death metal album...
Pig Destroyer - Terrifyer: Thrashy/Grind
Theory In Practice - Colonizing The Sun: Pretty-straightforward, some interesting time-signature/poly-rhythm stuff, a lot of complicated guitar riffs/fast solos/etc, but pretty original sounding.
Cynic - Focus: Old (early 90's) era death metal band. Weird jazzy/space sort of thing going on. Production is a little odd so not everyone can get into it, but if you can, it is a pretty rewarding listen.
Anyway, some cool "tech" type ones to check out if you haven't heard:
Ephel Duath - Pain Necessary to Know: weird, jazz/death metal album...
Pig Destroyer - Terrifyer: Thrashy/Grind
Theory In Practice - Colonizing The Sun: Pretty-straightforward, some interesting time-signature/poly-rhythm stuff, a lot of complicated guitar riffs/fast solos/etc, but pretty original sounding.
Cynic - Focus: Old (early 90's) era death metal band. Weird jazzy/space sort of thing going on. Production is a little odd so not everyone can get into it, but if you can, it is a pretty rewarding listen.
6/26/06 6:13am
The 6/6/6 Badge
You have awesome taste in music, just to let you know.
6/23/06 3:18pm
The Yay! Badge IX
+ points for your beard. i know of many men who would be utterly jealous... and i dig it.
6/19/06 10:10pm
The Valentine's Day 2007 Badge
Points for having a soul and having favorite movies that don't include Napoleon Dynamite or The Godfather or Eternal Sunshine...
and because you like The Weakerthans and Soul Position... cause things ALWAYS go better with RJ and Al. Thank you. That is all.
and because you like The Weakerthans and Soul Position... cause things ALWAYS go better with RJ and Al. Thank you. That is all.
6/19/06 2:10pm
The yay! Badge
+ to both The Weakerthans and Dead Poet's Society
6/15/06 2:14am
The Yay! Badge VIII
So, it looks like you enjoy playing with sound -- where can I hear what you make?
6/14/06 10:35pm
The Yay! Badge VIII
What's round on the outside and high in the middle?
OHIOHIOHIO!
OHIOHIOHIO!
6/14/06 7:30pm
The Bronze Badge
I just have a lot of friends and good memories of (Dayton) Ohio. Life there is cheap, relaxed, and fun. And totally awesome.
6/13/06 12:25pm
The Yay! Badge VIII
Welcome to the Collective. Let me know if you have any questions. Rock out.
Happy mixtaping.
Happy mixtaping.
6/13/06 12:28am
