Van Dyke Parks
American musician, songwriter, arranger, and record producer (born 1943) (1941–)
Van Dyke Parks is an American musician, songwriter, arranger, record producer, and former Warner Bros. Records executive whose work encompasses orchestral pop, elaborate recording experiments, Americana iconography, free-associative lyrics, and Caribbean sounds. He is best known for his 1967 album Song Cycle and his collaborative work with acts such as the Beach Boys, Lowell George, Joanna Newsom, and Harry Nilsson.
Filmography in the catalog
Credited on 2 films (1957–1980) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field.
| Year ▼ | Title | Creator | Length | Format | Color | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Popeye | Robert Altman | 114 min | Color | ||
| 1957 | Harold And The Purple Crayon | Weston Woods | 16mm | sound |