director | dp | photographer
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sample sounds

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sample sounds

by Patrick Yonally

It all started in 8th grade with a school project that blossomed into a full-fledged musical adventure. With a grainy VHS camera in hand (and coffee-can drums), I wrote and recorded my first few songs and shot my first music video, igniting a passion for creativity that would define my career.

Throughout my teenage years, I was in several bands, immersed in the vibrant Pacific Northwest garage rock scene. A couple of those bands even caught the attention of Fred Cole’s influential Tombstone Records and had a few singles and an album released. During my early years in Los Angeles, I was fortunate to have the opportunity to work at the Beastie Boys' label, Grand Royal, and later at Atlantic Records, gaining invaluable insight into the inner workings of the music industry.  I continued to embrace the challenge of performing with several bands, including Sevensoft, Johnny Go!, and La Gente del Pueblo at iconic venues like The Roxy, The Troubadour, The Whisky, The Viper Room, and Spaceland. La Gente provided a unique entry into the acting world when we were scouted to appear in a commercial for Miller Beer. That opportunity led to earning my SAG card and kickstarting an exciting adventure in commercial acting, appearing in dozens of commercials for brands including Taco Bell, Acura and Heineken. A personal highlight was being directed by Devo’s Jerry Casale on an AM/PM spot, where he also gifted me an iconic energy dome—a moment that felt like a badge of honor for this lifelong fan. 

From country to pop, rock to punk, and even rap, I’ve never shied away from diverse musical styles. As part of the trailblazing hip-hop superduo Clone Revolt, we foresaw the social media explosion before anyone had even heard of TikTok, producing an online film and a 10-part “documentary” series as a reflection on the culture of celebrity in society. 

Today, I’ve settled into life as an advertising director and photographer, channeling my creativity into a home studio where curiosity reigns supreme. With an insatiable desire to explore the world and the stories of the people in it, I continue to seek ways to make sense of the human experience through storytelling and song, celebrating the vibrant connections between sound, society and self.