It’s such a strange thought that this time last year, we hadn’t even begun our journey together, since you are now such a big part of my life. You have restored my faith in music and the ways in which it can help me and others. In a year of such uncertainty and fear, I’m eternally grateful for the music we made. You generously shared your songwriting genius with me and others on these records — and made everyone involved feel appreciated and confident in their work. I can’t say enough positive things about you as an artist and a person. - Aaron Dessner
Working with taylor is a full connection to all of the wonder of making music. Knowing her and making work with her gives me faith in the ability for people to grow. To actual grow. It has been a one of the most deeply important personal and creative relationships in my life. Thank god I met you at that bizarre show in Germany all those years ago. I adore you and I adore this album. Thank you for listening and believing in what I was doing before I had produced a single record. Damn Taylor. - Jack Antonoff
There was something different with folklore. In making it, I felt less like I was departing and more like I was returning. I loved the escapism I found in these imaginary/not imaginary tales. I loved the ways you welcomed the dreamscapes and tragedies and epic tales of love lost and found into your lives. So I just kept writing them. And I loved creating these songs with Aaron Dessner, Jack Antonoff, WB, and Justin Vernon. […] I have no idea what will come next. I have no idea about a lot of things these days and so I’ve clung to the one thing that keeps me connected to you all. That thing always has and always will be music. -Taylor Swift
