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From paulmccartney.com:
Standing Stone – based on an extended poem written by Paul himself – was Paul’s second full-length release of original classical music and was given its world premiere performance at The Royal Albert Hall in October 1997. As Paul explained, “I don’t divide my tastes into liking rock music or classical music. I just like good music.” Standing Stone may yet prove the least predictable landmark in a life-long musical journey packed with surprising moves. Rejecting a suggestion that it marked a permanent move from rock music to classical, Paul was quick to point out that only a month earlier he was on the same Albert Hall stage rocking out to ‘Kansas City’. He later explained part of the work: “Above all, I wanted Standing Stone to end with a celebratory passage. Besides the original sketches that I made for the work, I also had a tune that I wrote years ago but I never found a use for. My children had grown up with it, my father in-law liked it, and I always felt it was part of the family. I want everyone to leave happy after a performance of Standing Stone since I write for people.”

Last updated on August 2, 2023
Special editions
By Paul McCartney • CD Single
By Paul McCartney • CD Single
Standing Stone - Q & A With Paul McCartney
By Paul McCartney • Official album
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Officially appears on Standing Stone
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Officially appears on Standing Stone
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Officially appears on Standing Stone

Unreleased song
Officially appears on Standing Stone

Unreleased song
Strings pluck, horns blow, drums beat - Fugal Celebration
Officially appears on Standing Stone
Strings pluck, horns blow, drums beat - Glory Tales
Officially appears on Standing Stone
Strings pluck, horns blow, drums beat - Love Duet
Officially appears on Standing Stone
Strings pluck, horns blow, drums beat - Rustic Dance
Officially appears on Standing Stone
Subtle colours merged soft contours - Eclipse
Officially appears on Standing Stone
Subtle colours merged soft contours - Lament
Officially appears on Standing Stone
Subtle colours merged soft contours - Messenger
Officially appears on Standing Stone
Subtle colours merged soft contours - Peaceful Moment
Officially appears on Standing Stone
Subtle colours merged soft contours - Safe Haven / Standing Stone
Officially appears on Standing Stone
Subtle colours merged soft contours - Trance
Officially appears on Standing Stone
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Related sessions
Mar 03 & 04, 1997 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Standing Stone
"Standing Stone" recording sessions
Apr 30, May 01 & May 02, 1997 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Standing Stone
Related interviews
Nov 29, 1997 • From New Statesman
Nov 01, 1997 • From FI Magazine
"Standing" in the Shadow of Love
Sep 27, 1997 • From Billboard
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