Tragically Twisted (vertical)
“A post-apocalyptic rock opera built for the vertical age.”
In a gritty, post-apocalyptic wasteland inspired by Mad Max: Fury Road, rock artist Allen Brooks and Keith Maples take center stage in “Tragically Twisted.” A vertical, AI-powered punkabilly / psychobilly music video created by Allen Brooks blending attitude, rock-n-roll defiance and neon electric surrealism. Built from hand-designed storyboards and green-screen performances, the imagery explodes into a hyper-stylized future-retro universe muscle cars, rebellion, absurd humor, and vivid machine-generated worlds. This piece is both personal and confrontational! A declaration of identity, non-compliance, and self-ownership all wrapped in a high-energy visual storm driven by Brooks’ raw vocal performance.
Media Quotes:
“Rock and rebellion collide in a cinematic wasteland.”
“Keith Maples’ guitar work cuts through the chaos like lightning through dust.”
“Allen Brooks turns rebellion into redemption in four minutes flat.”
“A desert-born fever dream of sound and survival.”
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Allen BrooksDirectorI'm Killing You, Mirrors In My Mind, Caviar and Cigarettes
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Allen BrooksWriterI'm Killing You, Mirrors In My Mind, Caviar and Cigarettes
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Allen BrooksProducerI'm Killing You, Mirrors In My Mind, Caviar and Cigarettes
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Allen BrooksKey CastI'm Killing You, Mirrors In My Mind, Caviar and Cigarettes
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Keith MaplesKey CastI'm Killing You
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Project Type:Music Video
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Genres:Rock, Fantasy, AI Generation, AI Music Video
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Runtime:4 minutes 20 seconds
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Completion Date:October 18, 2025
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Production Budget:8,500 USD
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:United States
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Aspect Ratio:9:16
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:No
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Asian Talent International Film FestivalAhmednagar, Maharashtra
India
December 29, 2025
International Film Festival
Best Music Video
Allen Brooks is a Missouri-born musician and filmmaker whose career bridges decades of American rock, country, and storytelling. A U.S. Navy veteran, Brooks began touring nationally after his service, performing with numerous bands including Fiancé, Roxx Gang, Mojo Gurus, The Blessed Virgin Larry and Satisfaction (Rolling Stones Tribute). He has shared stages with icons like Steppenwolf, Lou Gramm, Jackyl, George Lynch, Dr. Hook, Black Oak Arkansas, Molly Hatchet, and The Kentucky Headhunters, building a reputation as a powerful live performer and songwriter.
Under the creative identity B.A. Brooks, Allen has become a visionary in digital filmmaking. He was a pioneer in using online media to construct documentaries, including 'The Decline And Fall Of America' (2008). His work also includes a music video for Warner Brothers and a recent series of award-winning, AI-enhanced visual projects that have been gaining international festival recognition.
Recent releases include Comin' Home, Wars Waged By Man, Jackalope Jack, Mirrors In My Mind, People Can Change, Tragically Twisted, Raymond Redd and Caviar and Cigarettes, as well as remakes like Blue Moanin’ by BTO and his tribute to Ozzy Osbourne titled Changes by Black Sabbath. His upcoming projects include a new take on Bowie’s Heroes. At 63, Brooks remains as driven as ever: “The fire’s still burning and I’m not slowing down anytime soon.”
I am a New York Film Academy graduate (2010) and an independent artist who writes and composes my own music. My creative work blends traditional musicianship with modern visual storytelling. This video was created using many of the most cutting edge AI programs around the world, all in sync as I attempted to create a music video with intense visuals that is also fun to watch. Every scene started as an idea and was shaped into this music video. My ai videos are not generated with a single click, they are carefully directed and refined over weeks and sometimes months of creative work. - Allen