Jack Antonoff reflects on the making of Taylor Swift album '1989 (Taylor's Version)'

Jack Antonoff, the musical genius behind some of Taylor Swift's iconic songs, shared insights into the challenges faced while re-recording the 2014 album 1989 for Taylor’s Version.

Antonoff, who worked closely with Swift on tracks like Out of the Woods and I Wish You Would, revealed a distinctive approach to the project by avoiding soft synthesizers. 

Instead, he opted for sounds created within the studio, turning it into a collaborative effort with his bandmates. 

Recreating the analog instruments used in the original recordings, the team crafted a "weird, messy symphony" that brought Antonoff immense joy.

He said, "It became a really fun project for me and the band. It was like, ‘All right, Mikey [Freedom Hart], here are the Juno tracks, do your best. Sean [Hutchinson], here’s the drum stuff, see what you can do'."

Comparing the experience to finding an old diary, Antonoff shared that revisiting the sessions uncovered layers and sounds that made him appreciate the younger version of himself. 

Despite not having significant success as a producer at that time, Antonoff embraced the freedom to experiment, resulting in a delightful cacophony that he continues to love.

"As someone who didn’t really have any success as a producer, there was no reason for me to pile all that shit on other than it was just giving me a lot of joy," he added. 

Taylor Swift '1989  (Taylor's Version)' album:

1989 (Taylor's Version) by Taylor Swift, released on October 27, 2023, stands as a vibrant reimagining of her original 2014 album, marking another step in her mission to reclaim artistic control. 

The album features 16 re-recorded tracks from the deluxe edition of the original album and five previously unreleased 'From the Vault' gems. 

Noteworthy additions include You All Over Me (Taylor's Version), Mr. Perfectly Fine (Taylor's Version), We Were Happy (Taylor's Version), That's When (Taylor's Version), and Don't You (Taylor's Version).