Standing Stone

Paul McCartney

Standing Stone

RELEASED: September 23, 1997
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
1. Standing Stone: Ia. After Heavy Light Years: Fire/Rain (Allegro energico) 4:29 2. Standing Stone: Ib. After Heavy Light Years: Cell Growth (Semplice) 8:30 3. Standing Stone: Ic. After Heavy Light Years: ‘Human’ Theme (Maestoso) 3:36 4. Standing Stone: IIa. He Awoke Startled: Meditation (Contemplativo) 3:57 5. Standing Stone: IIb. He Awoke Startled: Crystal Ship (Con moto scherzando) 2:02 6. Standing Stone: IIc. He Awoke Startled: Sea Voyage (Pulsating, with cool jazz feel) 3:39 7. Standing Stone: IId. He Awoke Startled: Lost at Sea (Sognando) 4:37 8. Standing Stone: IIe. He Awoke Startled: Release (Allegro con spirito) 1:54 9. Standing Stone: IIIa. Subtle Colours Merged Soft Contours: Safe Haven/Standing Stone (Pastorale con moto) 4:11 10. Standing Stone: IIIb. Subtle Colours Merged Soft Contours: Peaceful Moment (Andante tranquillo) 2:09 11. Standing Stone: IIIc. Subtle Colours Merged Soft Contours: Messenger (Energico) 3:35 12. Standing Stone: IIId. Subtle Colours Merged Soft Contours: Lament (Lamentoso) 2:26 13. Standing Stone: IIIe. Subtle Colours Merged Soft Contours: Trance (Misterioso) 5:32 14. Standing Stone: IIIf. Subtle Colours Merged Soft Contours: Eclipse (Eroico) 4:57 15. Standing Stone: IVa. Strings Pluck, Horns Blow, Drums Beat: Glory Tales (Trionfale) 2:40 16. Standing Stone: IVb. Strings Pluck, Horns Blow, Drums Beat: Fugal Celebration (L’istesso tempo. Fresco) 4:25 17. Standing Stone: IVc. Strings Pluck, Horns Blow, Drums Beat: Rustic Dance (Rustico) 2:00 18. Standing Stone: IVd. Strings Pluck, Horns Blow, Drums Beat: Love Duet (Andante intimo) 3:43 19. Standing Stone: IVe. Strings Pluck, Horns Blow, Drums Beat: Celebration (Andante) 6:15
Standing Stone is a classical composition by Paul McCartney, released in 1997. The album features an orchestral piece that showcases McCartney's ability to blend classical music with his pop sensibilities. The work, inspired by the themes of nature and human experience, is structured in several movements, demonstrating McCartney's versatility as a composer beyond his rock and pop roots. The album has been noted for its lush arrangements and emotive melodies, further solidifying McCartney's legacy as a significant figure in contemporary classical music.