Van Dyke Parks discography


This article contains information related to recordings by American composer, arranger, producer, instrumentalist, and singer-songwriter Van Dyke Parks.

Compilation albums

Appearances

Besides multiple projects with Brian Wilson, he has worked with such notable acts as Phil Ochs, Tim Buckley, Haruomi Hosono, The Byrds, Loudon Wainwright III, Rufus Wainwright, Harry Nilsson, Randy Newman, The Chills, Ry Cooder, Joanna Newsom, Grizzly Bear, Inara George, Silverchair, Daniel Johns, Keith Moon, Frank Zappa, Ringo Starr, Delaney Bramlett, Vic Chesnutt, U2, Cher, Sam Phillips, Frank Black, The Beau Brummels, The Manhattan Transfer, Medicine, Sixpence None the Richer, Carly Simon, Little Feat, T-Bone Burnett, Stan Ridgway, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Victoria Williams, Peter Case, Gordon Lightfoot, Fiona Apple, Sheryl Crow, Natalie Merchant, The Everly Brothers, Saint Etienne, The Thrills, Scissor Sisters, Laurie Anderson, Bonnie Raitt, Judy Collins, Susanna Hoffs, and Matthew Sweet.
YearTitleArtistRole
1966Fifth DimensionThe ByrdsOrgan on "5D (Fifth Dimension)"
1966Tim BuckleyTim BuckleySession musician
1967Smiley SmileThe Beach BoysWriting
1967 TriangleThe Beau BrummelsHarpsichord, keyboards
1968Randy NewmanRandy NewmanProducer
1970Sit Down Young StrangerGordon LightfootHarmonium on "Cobwebs and Dust"
1970Greatest HitsPhil OchsProducer, keyboards
1970Ry Cooder (album)Ry CooderProducer, piano
1971Surf's UpThe Beach BoysWriting, vocals
1972Into the Purple ValleyRy CooderKeyboards
1973HollandThe Beach BoysWriting
1975Duit on Mon DeiHarry NilssonPiano, synthesizer
1985Lost in the Stars: The Music of Kurt WeillHal WillnerFeatured performer
1987Famous Blue RaincoatJennifer WarnesSynthesizer, Accordion, Arranger
1995Orange Crate ArtBrian Wilson & Van Dyke ParksPrimary artist
1995Ain't Had Enough FunLittle FeatAccordion
2000O Brother, Where Art Thou?VariousThe instrumental Big Rock Candy Mountain
2002DioramaSilverchairOrchestral arrangements
2004SmileBrian WilsonWriting
2004Enjoy Every Sandwich: Songs of Warren ZevonVariousFeatured performer
2004While the Music LastsJesse HarrisOrchestral arrangements, featured performer
2006YsJoanna NewsomAccordion, orchestral arrangements, producer
2006Rogue's Gallery: Pirate Ballads, Sea Songs, and ChanteysVariousFeatured performer
2006The Harry Smith Project: Anthology of American Folk Music RevisitedHal WillnerFeatured performer
2007Young ModernSilverchairOrchestral arrangements
2007Tribute to Haruomi HosonoVariousFeatured performer
2008An InvitationInara George with Van Dyke ParksFeatured performer
2008Replica Sun MachineThe Shortwave SetOrchestral arrangements
2009EchoMari IijimaSession musician
2009Cool Man CoolGrant GeissmanSession musician
2009Walk With YouRingo Starrco-writer
2013ClockworkSleeping at LastOrchestral Arrangements
2019¡Spangled!Gaby Moreno & Van Dyke ParksSongwriter, composer, and arranger
2021Old Summer ReckoningThe Blasting Company & Van Dyke ParksSongwriter, producer, and arranger
2022"Emergency Calls Only" FutureNeveras featured artist