P. R. Brown Explained

Paul R. Brown is an American graphic designer, photographer, and music video and commercial director.[1]

Biography

Brown's early career in graphic design started at Pentagram in London with Peter Saville and Brett Wickens, followed by Frankfurt Balkind in Los Angeles. From there he went to Capitol Records as an art director and then took the role of the Creative Director for October Films in New York.

In 1996, he founded the Bau-da Design Lab, which operates out of Los Angeles and New York. Brown is well known for his album designs for musicians such as Audioslave, Mötley Crüe, Korn, the Used, Godsmack, and early in his career, he gained a particular notoriety for his work with Marilyn Manson.[2] His career in the music video direction has included notable videos for a diverse array of musicians, including Carrie Underwood, My Chemical Romance, John Mayer, Three Days Grace, Billy Corgan (as well as Corgan's band, The Smashing Pumpkins), Evanescence, Seal, Audioslave, Prince, Jack White, Alicia Keys, Slipknot, Sevendust, Bullet for My Valentine, Avenged Sevenfold, Staind, Matisyahu, Mötley Crüe, Goo Goo Dolls, Miley Cyrus, Snoop Lion, Static-X, Green Day, and Death Cab for Cutie.

In 2008, Brown was nominated for a Grammy award for his work on the music video "Another Way To Die" by musicians Jack White and Alicia Keys.[3] That same year, he directed a neo-noir web series for Crackle entitled Coma.[4]

Filmography

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2002

Notes and References

  1. Book: Vrontikis, Petrula . Inspiration: a Creativity Sourcebook for Graphic Designers. registration. P. R. Brown Bau-da Design Lab.. December 10, 2011. 2002. Rockport Publishers. 1-56496-901-0. 132–137.
  2. Web site: Marilyn Manson's 'Antichrist Superstar': The Story Behind the Album Cover Art. January 5, 2019. Revolver. en. June 1, 2019.
  3. Web site: PR Brown. February 15, 2019. GRAMMY.com. en. June 1, 2019.
  4. Web site: Sony launches 'Coma' online. August 20, 2008. December 25, 2023. Marc. Graser. Variety.
  5. Web site: Lukas Graham "Love Someone" (P.R. Brown, dir.). September 18, 2018. December 25, 2023. VideoStatic.
  6. Web site: Fifth Harmony "Don't Say You Love Me" (PR Brown, dir.). May 23, 2018. December 25, 2023. VideoStatic.
  7. Web site: Stone Sour "Fabuless" (P.R. Brown, dir.). May 2, 2017. December 25, 2023. VideoStatic.
  8. Web site: Green Day "Still Breathing" (P.R. Brown, dir.). November 7, 2016. December 25, 2023. VideoStatic.
  9. Web site: Carrie Underwood "Little Toy Guns" (P.R. Brown, dir.). February 4, 2015. December 25, 2023. VideoStatic.
  10. Web site: Harry Connick Jr. "One Fine Thing" (P.R. Brown, dir.). February 25, 2014. December 25, 2023. VideoStatic.
  11. Web site: Cody Simpson "La Da Dee (From Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2)" (PR Brown, dir.). October 8, 2013. December 25, 2023. VideoStatic.
  12. Web site: Device "You Think You Know" (P.R. Brown, dir.). August 25, 2013. December 25, 2023. VideoStatic.
  13. Web site: Sick Puppies "There's No Going Back" (P.R. Brown, dir.). June 19, 2013. December 25, 2023. VideoStatic.
  14. Web site: Snoop Lion f/ Miley Cyrus "Ashtrays and Heartbreaks" (P.R. Brown, dir.). June 19, 2013. December 25, 2023. VideoStatic.
  15. Web site: Goo Goo Dolls "Rebel Beat" (P.R. Brown, dir.). April 18, 2013. December 25, 2023. VideoStatic.
  16. Web site: Hot Chelle Rae "Hung Up" (P. R. Brown, dir.). April 5, 2013. December 25, 2023. VideoStatic.
  17. Web site: Device "Vilify" (P.R. Brown, dir.). March 20, 2013. December 25, 2023. VideoStatic.
  18. Web site: Shoot'er .
  19. Web site: WATCH IT: Stone Sour "Say You'll Haunt Me" (P.R. Brown, dir.). July 30, 2010. December 25, 2023. VideoStatic.
  20. Web site: WATCH IT: Alicia Keys "Doesn't Mean Anything". October 27, 2009. December 25, 2023. VideoStatic.
  21. Web site: WATCH IT: Alicia Keys/Jack White "Another Way To Die". November 12, 2008. December 25, 2023. VideoStatic.
  22. Web site: NEW RELEASE: Motley Crue "SOLA". April 23, 2008. December 25, 2023. VideoStatic.
  23. Web site: New Release: ASHES dIVIDE "The Stone". March 12, 2008. December 25, 2023. VideoStatic.
  24. Web site: NEW RELEASE: Smashing Pumpkins "Tarantula". July 3, 2007. December 25, 2023. VideoStatic.
  25. Web site: NEW RELEASE: Audioslave "Original Fire". August 16, 2006. December 25, 2023. VideoStatic.
  26. Web site: NEW RELEASE: The Goo Goo Dolls "Stay With You". May 11, 2006. December 25, 2023. VideoStatic.
  27. Web site: NEWS: Death Cab For Cutie Directions Debuts. January 23, 2006. December 25, 2023. VideoStatic.
  28. Web site: NEW RELEASE: Matisyahu "King Without A Crown". January 19, 2006. December 25, 2023. VideoStatic.
  29. Web site: NEW RELEASE: Dark New Day "Brother". June 2, 2005. December 25, 2023. VideoStatic.
  30. Web site: NEW RELEASE: Static-X "I'm The One". June 13, 2005. December 25, 2023. VideoStatic.
  31. Web site: NEW RELEASE: Billy Corgan "Walking Shade". May 10, 2005. December 25, 2023. VideoStatic.