Jacques Brautbar
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Jacques Brautbar is an American photographer, producer, writer and guitarist, formerly of rock
band Phantom Planet
. He left the band in 2004, after their self-titled third album
, to pursue a career in photography. Brautbar's photo credits include Rolling Stone
, Spin
, Nylon
, Jane
and High Times magazines.
In the spring of 2006, Brautbar returned to music and began to play shows with Beck
, Okgo, UH HUH HER
. Jack's Mannequin
and the electronica
band Something for Rockets
. Brautbar toured with Something for Rockets for over a year and is a co-writer on their second record. Brautbar has since moved on from the band to explore music composition and production.
In 2008, Brautbar began writing music for film and television and co-writing with other artists. He most recently co-produced and co-wrote the forthcoming album "Beneath The Noise" for Jasmine Ash
, with long time collaborator and former band mate Sam Farrar
. The album has already has already achieved sync success on several hit TV shows and ad campaigns like Nissan , Apple , JC Penney, Macy’s , and The Good Wife .
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
band Phantom Planet
Phantom Planet
Phantom Planet are an American alternative rock band from Southern California. Formed in 1994 in Los Angeles, the band consists of Alex Greenwald , Darren Robinson , Sam Farrar and Jeff Conrad . The band is best known for its track "California", which became the theme song for the Fox TV series,...
. He left the band in 2004, after their self-titled third album
Phantom Planet (album)
-Musicians:Phantom Planet*Alex Greenwald – lead vocals, guitar*Sam Farrar – Bass guitar, Backing vocals*Jacques Brautbar – Rhythm guitar*Darren Robinson – Lead guitar*Jason Schwartzman – DrumsAdditional musicians...
, to pursue a career in photography. Brautbar's photo credits include Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone is a US-based magazine devoted to music, liberal politics, and popular culture that is published every two weeks. Rolling Stone was founded in San Francisco in 1967 by Jann Wenner and music critic Ralph J...
, Spin
Spin (magazine)
Spin is a music magazine founded in 1985 by publisher Bob Guccione Jr.-History:In its early years, the magazine was noted for its broad music coverage with an emphasis on college-oriented rock music and on the ongoing emergence of hip-hop. The magazine was eclectic and bold, if sometimes haphazard...
, Nylon
Nylon (magazine)
Nylon is an American magazine that focuses on pop culture and fashion. Its coverage includes art, beauty, music, design, celebrities, technology and travel...
, Jane
Jane (magazine)
Jane was an American magazine created to appeal to the women who grew up reading Sassy Magazine, both of which had Jane Pratt as founding editor. Its original target audience was aged 18–34, and was designed to appeal to women who are irreverent...
and High Times magazines.
In the spring of 2006, Brautbar returned to music and began to play shows with Beck
Beck
Beck Hansen is an American musician, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, known by the stage name Beck...
, Okgo, UH HUH HER
Uh Huh Her (band)
Uh Huh Her is an indie/electropop band that was formed in January 2007 and released their first EP on July 24, 2007. The band's name came from an album by artist PJ Harvey, titled Uh Huh Her.-Band members:...
. Jack's Mannequin
Jack's Mannequin
Jack's Mannequin is an American rock band formed in 2004, originally hailing from Orange County, California. The band began as a side project of Andrew McMahon, the frontman for Something Corporate, and is composed of guitarist Bobby Anderson, bassist Mikey "The Kid" Wagner, and drummer Jay...
and the electronica
Electronica
Electronica includes a wide range of contemporary electronic music designed for a wide range of uses, including foreground listening, some forms of dancing, and background music for other activities; however, unlike electronic dance music, it is not specifically made for dancing...
band Something for Rockets
Something for Rockets
Something for Rockets was an American rock band from Los Angeles, California. The band included Rami Perlman , Josh Eichenbaum and Barry Davis...
. Brautbar toured with Something for Rockets for over a year and is a co-writer on their second record. Brautbar has since moved on from the band to explore music composition and production.
In 2008, Brautbar began writing music for film and television and co-writing with other artists. He most recently co-produced and co-wrote the forthcoming album "Beneath The Noise" for Jasmine Ash
Jasmine Ash
Jasmine Ash is a singer/songwriter from Portland, Oregon. Her forthcoming full-length record Beneath The Noise, will be released on Valentines Day 2012...
, with long time collaborator and former band mate Sam Farrar
Sam Farrar
Sam Farrar is the bass guitar player for American rock 'n roll band Phantom Planet. The band is now on an indefinite hiatus. His father John Farrar was in the Shadows and also carved a successful songwriting career, penning many of Olivia Newton-John's big hits. His mother, Pat Carroll, was a...
. The album has already has already achieved sync success on several hit TV shows and ad campaigns like Nissan , Apple , JC Penney, Macy’s , and The Good Wife .