Standing Stone

Album by Paul McCartney & London Symphony Orchestra & Lawrence Foster

Standing Stone is an orchestral and choral work by Paul McCartney, released in 1997 on EMI Classics and performed by the London Symphony Orchestra and London Voices conducted by Lawrence Foster. It is a four‑movement classical composition drawing on Celtic‑inspired themes.
First released: 23rd September 1997

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Standing Stone: Ia. After Heavy Light Years: Fire/Rain (Allegro energico)
    4:29
  2. 2.
    Standing Stone: Ib. After Heavy Light Years: Cell Growth (Semplice)
    8:30
  3. 3.
    Standing Stone: Ic. After Heavy Light Years: 'Human' Theme (Maestoso)
    3:36
  4. 4.
    Standing Stone: IIa. He Awoke Startled: Meditation (Contemplativo)
    3:57
  5. 5.
    Standing Stone: IIb. He Awoke Startled: Crystal Ship (Con moto scherzando)
    2:02
  6. 6.
    Standing Stone: IIc. He Awoke Startled: Sea Voyage (Pulsating, with cool jazz feel)
    3:39
  7. 7.
    Standing Stone: IId. He Awoke Startled: Lost at Sea (Sognando)
    4:37
  8. 8.
    Standing Stone: IIe. He Awoke Startled: Release (Allegro con spirito)
    1:54
  9. 9.
    Standing Stone: IIIa. Subtle Colours Merged Soft Contours: Safe Haven/Standing Stone (Pastorale con moto)
    4:11
  10. 10.
    Standing Stone: IIIb. Subtle Colours Merged Soft Contours: Peaceful Moment (Andante tranquillo)
    2:09
  11. 11.
    Standing Stone: IIIc. Subtle Colours Merged Soft Contours: Messenger (Energico)
    3:35
  12. 12.
    Standing Stone: IIId. Subtle Colours Merged Soft Contours: Lament (Lamentoso)
    2:26
  13. 13.
    Standing Stone: IIIe. Subtle Colours Merged Soft Contours: Trance (Misterioso)
    5:32
  14. 14.
    Standing Stone: IIIf. Subtle Colours Merged Soft Contours: Eclipse (Eroico)
    4:57
  15. 15.
    Standing Stone: IVa. Strings Pluck, Horns Blow, Drums Beat: Glory Tales (Trionfale)
    2:40
  16. 16.
    Standing Stone: IVb. Strings Pluck, Horns Blow, Drums Beat: Fugal Celebration (L'istesso tempo. Fresco)
    4:25
  17. 17.
    Standing Stone: IVc. Strings Pluck, Horns Blow, Drums Beat: Rustic Dance (Rustico)
    2:00
  18. 18.
    Standing Stone: IVd. Strings Pluck, Horns Blow, Drums Beat: Love Duet (Andante intimo)
    3:43
  19. 19.
    Standing Stone: IVe. Strings Pluck, Horns Blow, Drums Beat: Celebration (Andante)
    6:15

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