- Orchestra: London Symphony Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra
- Conductor: Lawrence Foster
- Composer: Sir Paul McCartney
- Audio CD (29 Sep 1997)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: EMI
- ASIN: B000002RZ7
- Other Editions: Audio Cassette
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 73,930 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Track Listings
| 1. Fire - Rain |
| 2. Cell Growth |
| 3. Human Theme |
| 4. Meditation |
| 5. Crystal Ship |
| 6. Sea Voyage |
| 7. Lost At Sea |
| 8. Release |
| 9. Safe Haven - Standing Stone |
| 10. Peaceful Moment |
| 11. Messenger |
| 12. Lament |
| 13. Trance |
| 14. Eclipse |
| 15. Glory Tales |
| 16. Fugal Celebration |
| 17. Rustic Dance |
| 18. Love Duet |
| 19. Celebration |
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Standing Stone is a tremendously focused piece of work, and what it's focused on is the story it has to tell. That story is told in another form in the Standing Stone Poem, an original epic tale marked by a very distinctive tone that combines narrative compression with verbal gusto. One can almost see McCartney up to his elbows in adjectives, throwing them into a bubbling pot on the stove with glee in his eye, and serving the resulting dish to his guests with several flourishes. And this image captures, for me, something of the experience of listening to the music as well. But it is not necessary to read the poem first-- I had been listening to the music in fascination for at least six months before I read the poem. The music itself is action packed and adventure filled, and communicates itself with no wasted gestures. Every note, theme, tempo change, and instrumental color has a purpose, and conveys emotional images which progress from chaos through a magical journey which ends in a resolution which has nothing to do with rest, but with traveling onward in a transformed state. It is a journey through high adventure to a state of wisdom. The theme of the work is how the human capacities for wonder, curiosity, and perseverance can win triumph from the forces of darkness. It is about how victory can be achieved by wits, and courage, and good timing, rather than swords and gore. It is also about what the prize for victory is--about love in peace. McCartney has always been naive in the best sense of the word--neither ignorant nor cynical, but open to experience, willing to be affected. That naivete, combined with his considerable musical ingenuity and exuberance, have produced a series of musical scenes painted with equal delicacy and power, and united by haunting melodies and a strong narrative drive. I have really never heard anything quite like it before, and recommend it to your attention.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Perhaps I shouldn't admit that the CD cover photography caught my eye first, but there you are. However, listening to Sir Paul's opus is a massive experience of thoughts and images. I, too, have not yet read the poem because the music itself tells the story. Not being the least bit musical myself, I am overwhelmed by the fact that a work as expressive as this was produced by someone who doesn't read or write music, even after all these years. Sir Paul is truly a gift.
Format:Audio CD
Congratulations paul along with all concerned in the making of a truly wonderful cd. Pauls melodic prowess
Shine like a light throughtout and the finale is just beautifull moving and uplifting to the spirit and we really get an insight on pauls love and humanity I defy
Anyone not to be moved. Buy and just enjoy
Shine like a light throughtout and the finale is just beautifull moving and uplifting to the spirit and we really get an insight on pauls love and humanity I defy
Anyone not to be moved. Buy and just enjoy
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Give your ears a real treat!
This delightful orchestral masterpiece has marked Paul McCartney out as a very talented composer, and storyteller through music. Read more
Published 4 months ago by John Sturt
He's been there before
Its not so strange that Paul McCartney has dabbled in a non rock area-as far back as 1966 he was given a commision to compose some music for a rather daft film called The Family... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Richard
Paul McCartney does Classical
I found this album mixed, in parts truly inspired. But Sir Paul is not a trained composer so I forgive him, but he obviously composes from his heart and soul.
Published on 10 Mar 2009 by K. Taylor
Overambitious exercise
Standing Stone is to be commended as a learning exercise for Sir Paul, albeit an indulgent and extravagant one, but as a listening experience, it disappoints. Read more
Published on 11 Oct 2001 by P. Tucker
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