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Throughout his musical life, through the many genres, bands and orchestras, a common theme in the works of Sir Paul McCartney is his uncanny understanding of melody. WORKING CLASSICAL is ripe with his signature style and grace.
Soft-spoken and delicate, McCartney's compositions are touching in their simplicity. Layers of tone and color wash through in graceful waves. Strings and muted horns create a warm and regal mood.
In the liner notes, McCartney writes about the inspiration and theory behind his compositions. Much of it is dedicated to the memory of his wife, Linda, such as a string quartet version of the Beatles' "Maybe I'm Amazed." But it is the music itself that will leave listeners satisfied.
Throughout his musical life, through the many genres, bands and orchestras, a common theme in the works of Sir Paul McCartney is his uncanny understanding of melody. WORKING CLASSICAL is ripe with his signature style and grace.
Soft-spoken and delicate, McCartney's compositions are touching in their simplicity. Layers of tone and color wash through in graceful waves. Strings and muted horns create a warm and regal mood.
In the liner notes, McCartney writes about the inspiration and theory behind his compositions. Much of it is dedicated to the memory of his wife, Linda, such as a string quartet version of the Beatles' "Maybe I'm Amazed." But it is the music itself that will leave listeners satisfied. Read less
Works on This Recording
1.
Junk by Paul McCartney
Performer:
Krista Bennion-Feeney (Violin),
Anca Nicolau (Violin),
Myron Lutzke (Cello),
Joanna Hood (Viola)
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Loma Mar String Quartet
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1968; India
Venue: EMI Abbey Road Studios, London, England
Length: 2 Minutes 49 Secs.
Notes: Arranged: Andy Stein
2.
A Leaf by Paul McCartney
Conductor:
Lawrence Foster
Orchestra/Ensemble:
London Symphony Orchestra
Period: 20th Century
Written: by 1999
Venue: EMI Abbey Road Studios, London, England
Length: 11 Minutes 8 Secs.
Notes: Orchestrated: Jonathan Tunick
3.
Haymakers by Paul McCartney
Performer:
Krista Bennion-Feeney (Violin),
Anca Nicolau (Violin),
Joanna Hood (Viola),
Myron Lutzke (Cello)
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Loma Mar String Quartet
Period: 20th Century
Written: by 1999
Venue: EMI Abbey Road Studios, London, England
Length: 3 Minutes 33 Secs.
4.
Midwife by Paul McCartney
Performer:
Krista Bennion-Feeney (Violin),
Anca Nicolau (Violin),
Joanna Hood (Viola),
Myron Lutzke (Cello)
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Loma Mar String Quartet
Period: 20th Century
Written: by 1999
Venue: EMI Abbey Road Studios, London, England
Length: 3 Minutes 33 Secs.
5.
Spiral by Paul McCartney
Conductor:
Lawrence Foster
Orchestra/Ensemble:
London Symphony Orchestra
Period: 20th Century
Written: by 1999
Venue: EMI Abbey Road Studios, London, England
Length: 10 Minutes 2 Secs.
Notes: Orchestrated: Richard Rodney Bennett
6.
Warm and Beautiful by Paul McCartney
Performer:
Krista Bennion-Feeney (Violin),
Anca Nicolau (Violin),
Joanna Hood (Viola),
Myron Lutzke (Cello)
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Loma Mar String Quartet
Period: 20th Century
Written: by 1976
Venue: EMI Abbey Road Studios, London, England
Length: 2 Minutes 31 Secs.
Notes: Arranged: Michael Thomas
7.
My Love by Paul McCartney
Performer:
Krista Bennion-Feeney (Violin),
Anca Nicolau (Violin),
Joanna Hood (Viola),
Myron Lutzke (Cello)
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Loma Mar String Quartet
Period: 20th Century
Written: by 1973
Venue: EMI Abbey Road Studios, London, England
Length: 3 Minutes 48 Secs.
Notes: Arranged: Michael Thomas
8.
Maybe I'm Amazed by Paul McCartney
Performer:
Krista Bennion-Feeney (Violin),
Anca Nicolau (Violin),
Joanna Hood (Viola),
Myron Lutzke (Cello)
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Loma Mar String Quartet
Period: 20th Century
Written: by 1970
Venue: EMI Abbey Road Studios, London, England
Length: 2 Minutes 4 Secs.
Notes: Arranged: Loma Mar Quartet, Roberto Pansera
9.
Calico Skies by Paul McCartney
Performer:
Krista Bennion-Feeney (Violin),
Anca Nicolau (Violin),
Joanna Hood (Viola),
Myron Lutzke (Cello)
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Loma Mar String Quartet
Period: 20th Century
Written: by 1997
Venue: EMI Abbey Road Studios, London, England
Length: 1 Minutes 52 Secs.
Notes: Arranged: Loma Mar Quartet
10.
Golden Earth Girl by Paul McCartney
Performer:
Krista Bennion-Feeney (Violin),
Anca Nicolau (Violin),
Joanna Hood (Viola),
Myron Lutzke (Cello)
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Loma Mar String Quartet
Period: 20th Century
Written: by 1993
Venue: EMI Abbey Road Studios, London, England
Length: 1 Minutes 57 Secs.
Notes: Arranged: Loma Mar Quartet
11.
Somedays by Paul McCartney
Performer:
Myron Lutzke (Cello),
Joanna Hood (Viola),
Anca Nicolau (Violin),
Krista Bennion-Feeney (Violin)
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Loma Mar String Quartet
Period: 20th Century
Written: by 1997
Venue: EMI Abbey Road Studios, London, England
Length: 3 Minutes 5 Secs.
Notes: Arranged: Loma Mar Quartet
12.
Tuesday by Paul McCartney
Conductor:
Andrea Quinn
Orchestra/Ensemble:
London Symphony Orchestra
Period: 20th Century
Written: by 1999
Venue: EMI Abbey Road Studios, London, England
Length: 12 Minutes 26 Secs.
Notes: Orchestrated: Richard Rodney Bennett
13.
She's My Baby by Paul McCartney
Performer:
Myron Lutzke (Cello),
Joanna Hood (Viola),
Krista Bennion-Feeney (Violin),
Anca Nicolau (Violin)
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Loma Mar String Quartet
Period: 20th Century
Written: by 1976
Venue: EMI Abbey Road Studios, London, England
Length: 1 Minutes 47 Secs.
Notes: Arranged: Loma Mar Quartet
14.
The Lovely Linda by Paul McCartney
Performer:
Myron Lutzke (Cello),
Joanna Hood (Viola),
Anca Nicolau (Violin),
Krista Bennion-Feeney (Violin)
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Loma Mar String Quartet
Period: 20th Century
Written: by 1970
Venue: EMI Abbey Road Studios, London, England
Length: 0 Minutes 54 Secs.
Notes: Arranged: Roberto Pansera
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