Who produced Adele's Oscar-winning song 'Skyfall'?

Paul Epworth produced Adele’s Oscar-winning song “Skyfall.” He also co-wrote the song with Adele, making him central to both its composition and recorded sound.

Epworth had previously worked with Adele on her album 21, including the hit “Rolling in the Deep.” For “Skyfall,” the pair aimed to capture the dark, dramatic character of classic James Bond themes while matching the atmosphere of the 2012 film. The finished recording combines Adele’s powerful vocal with orchestral writing and a large-scale cinematic arrangement.

The song was released on 5 October 2012, marking the 50th anniversary celebration of the first Bond film, Dr. No. It became the theme for the James Bond film Skyfall, starring Daniel Craig as Bond and directed by Sam Mendes.

A frequent confusion is between the song’s producer and its other credited musicians. J. A. C. Redford handled orchestration, while Thomas Newman composed the film’s score. Epworth, however, is the credited producer of the song itself. “Skyfall” won Best Original Song at the 85th Academy Awards in 2013.