5 Key Collaborators Behind Joanna Newsom’s Ys

Van Dyke Parks He co-produced the album and wrote the orchestral arrangements, giving Ys its lush, cinematic sound.

Steve Albini He recorded the album, capturing its raw, live-in-studio feel.

Jim O’Rourke He mixed the album, balancing the dense instrumentation with Newsom’s vocals.

Joanna Newsom She co-produced and wrote all the songs, driving the album’s lyrical and musical vision.

The orchestra The ensemble of session musicians performed Parks’ arrangements, adding depth and texture to every track.