An oratorio in four movements, it is produced by john fraser, written in latin and english, and scored for orchestra and boys and adult choir. Unfortunately, there are multiple moments where mccartney sounds less like hes composing a classical work as he is a film score and one to. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. His subsequent forays into the classical realm are 2006s ecce cor meum and 2011s oceans kingdom. This compelling new work is an oratorio scored for choir, soprano and orchestra in four movements, each beginning with unaccompanied voices with text combining both english and latin. Ecce cor meum, an album by paul mccartney, academy of st. Sep 20, 2010 i definitely prefer him solo in classical music than in rock. Ecce cor meum had come about through an invitation from the president of magdalen college, oxford, who wanted a choral piece to christen his new hall. Record collector is the worlds leading authority on rare and collectable records.
He shares some thoughts on paul as a classical composer in. Watch trailers, read film notes and join the discussion. It was first performed in london earlier this month, and had its american. Ecce cor meum behold my heart, an album by paul mccartney. Sir james paul mccartney ch mbe born 18 june 1942 is an english singersongwriter, multiinstrumentalist, and composer. There is spirit in the world, and you can connect with it. The album was released on 25 september 2006 by emi classics. Paul mccartney s ecce cor meum in concert ecce cor meum marks one of mccartney s most audacious projects.
The discography of english musician paul mccartney consists of 25 studio albums, four compilation albums, seven live albums, 37 video albums, two extended plays, 99 singles, seven classical albums, two electronica albums, two box sets, and 74 music videos. Sir paul mccartney s choral piece sir paul mccartney discusses his new choral piece, ecce cor meum, or behold my heart. The us pemiere was given on the less than two weeks later, on the 14th november at carnegie hall, new york. Commissioned to commemorate the rlpos 150th anniversary, paul mccartney penned his first major classical work, liverpool oratorio in 1991. The whole album is worth listening, but i believe this track is the best one. Last friday night the world premiere of ecce cor meum took place at the royal albert hall in london. Ecce cor meum, or behold my heart is now available from faber music through alfred music. Sir paul mccartney 1942 ecce cor meum gratia youtube. Paul mccartneys ecce cor meum record collector magazine.
Paul mccartney s ecce cor meum is an oratorio for soprano, boy trebles, chorus and orchestra. If only one of paul mccartney s varied musical strengths carries his oratorio, ecce cor meum behold my heart, it is his astonishing melodic talent. Paul mccartneys ecce cor meum by paul mccartneys ecce cor meum. Ecce cor meum behold my heart is the fourth classical based work created by paul mccartney for emi classics. Ecce cor meum, which is latin for behold my heart, is paul s fourth classical production the title was inspired by an inscription paul saw on a statue of jesus. Released in february 2012 on starbucks hear music label, it was.
The paul mccartney encyclopedia is the most comprehensive book about paul mccartney ever written. Kisses on the bottom is the fifteenth solo studio album by paul mccartney consisting primarily of covers of traditional pop music and jazz. Ecce cor meum behold my heart is paul s fourth classical album since his first released in 1991, the liverpool oratorio. Pauls fourth classical album, ecce cor meum behold my heart is an oratorio in four movements, scored for choir and orchestra. As soon as you can could you please come to australia and give your loyal aussie fans some concerts. The performance of paul s new album, was preceded by a number classical reinterpretations of mccartney songs including an especially lovely version of my love. Forget all the mawkishness of previous mccartney offerings as ecce cor meum has a beauty and a melodic simplicity that. Paul mccartney releases his new fulllength work of classical music ecce cor meum through emi classics on 25th september 2006. If your connection is sound, it will bring you all the treasures of life and love and successful communication of your heart. The world premiere performance was given on 3rd november, 2006 at the royal albert hall, london. Ecce cor meum by paul mccartney vocal score sheet music. Paul mccartney ecce cor meum 2006 written by bluesever thursday, 30 june 2011 08.
Mccartney was awarded a special outstanding contribution award at the 2008 brit awards at earls court. Ecce cor meum, royal albert hall, london the independent. This grandiose, neoromantic work for soprano, mixed choir, boy choir, and orchestra would seem unbearably. Ecce cor meum, by paul mccartney the paul mccartney project. Paul mccartney ecce cor meum behold my heart us premiere performance at carnegie hall tuesday, november. Ecce cor meum behold my heart by paul mccartney album. Lyrics for gratia extract ecce cor meum by paul mccartney. Paul mccartney signing copies of his new classical album and dvd, ecce cor meum at virgin megastore, piccadillly, london, britain 22 nov 2006, paul mccartney get premium, high resolution news photos at getty images. Nov 16, 2006 paul mccartney occasionally transfers his talents to heavier oldschool formats, the latest example being ecce cor meum, an oratorio that played at carnegie hall on tuesday. We may find a trace of a state of grace in the saddest face something is there how the ri. I definitely prefer him solo in classical music than in rock.
Paul mccartney s classical oratorio is called ecce cor meum, which translates as behold my heart. Nov 03, 2006 but in creating ecce cor meum, the 46minute documentary that begins this dvd, he describes a tenplusyear process that included an interruption of two years following the 1998 death of his wife linda mccartney when he says he spent most of his time grieving. Paul mccartney signing copies of his new classical album. Pdf paul mccartney download full pdf book download. Soprano solo, boy treble voices, satb choir, and orchestra sheet music book by paul mccartney. Apr 28, 2017 ecce cor meum latin for behold my heart is the fourth classical album by paul mccartney. Mccartney s recently released classical album, ecce cor meum, is due to be performed at londons royal albert hall on friday and then in new yorks carnegie hall. Produzido por john fraser, o disco e um oratorio dividido em quatro pecas, cuja composicao foi parcialmente inspirada na relacao do cantor com linda mccartney. Paul mccartney s working classical was another success in that genre, even though this time it failed to dent the regular us album charts, and was better received critically than his previous effort, standing stone. Paul mccartney released his new fulllength work of classical music ecce cor meum through emi classics on 25th september 2006. Ecce cor meum had come about through an invitation from the president of magdalen. Nov 18, 2006 sir paul mccartney s choral piece sir paul mccartney discusses his new choral piece, ecce cor meum, or behold my heart.
Streaming and by permanent download to your computer andor device. An oratorio in four movements, it is produced and orchestrated by john fraser, written in latin and english, and scored for orchestra and boys. Angeles chorale paul mccartney ecce cor meum finale youtube. Ecce cor meum is full of climaxes, and excitement, and tempo and mood. Ecce cor meum behold my heart ecce cor meum behold my heart there in the future we may be apart. Mccartney bares his heart in classical elegy to linda. Paul s fourth classical album, ecce cor meum behold my heart is an oratorio in four movements, scored for choir and orchestra. Explore all paul mccartney films, from classic live performances to documentaries, biopics and music and animation collections. Sometimes very small quantities can be released unofficially the ecce cor meum lp is a beautiful example i have a 3xlp of the back in the us from 2003 on the hydra label. Lieferung gegen rechnung, ab 20, eur portofrei deutschland.
Ecce cor meum latin for behold my heart is the fourth classical album by paul mccartney. Carved in high relief on the reverse side of the stone is an image of a beetle moving toward sir paul mccartney s coat of arms motto, ecce cor meum, behold my heart. Browse the paul mccartney discography, featuring solo studio albums, live albums, compilations and wings releases. Apr 11, 2008 ecce cor meum dvd promotional video in september 2006 paul mccartney released his fourth fulllength classical album, ecce cor meum behold my heart.
The idealistic texts, also by mccartney, are meditations on goodness, spirituality, peace, and love, and are well served by the pretty, romantic melodies. It was first performed in london earlier this month, and had its. Its title translates as behold my heart, and in a religious context refers to the sacred heart of jesus. Ecce cor meum official album by paul mccartney the paul.
Ecce cor meum, paul mccartneys fourth album of classical music, was written in english and latin, with a score for orchestra and choir. The upper portion of the bursting guitar contains yet another heart image. Paul mccartney occasionally transfers his talents to heavier oldschool formats, the latest example being ecce cor meum, an oratorio that. Paul mccartney films live, documentary, animation paul. Oct 10, 2008 kate royal soprano ecce cor meum by paul mccartney. Ecce cor meum behold my heart ecce cor meum behold my heart there in the future we may be apart here in my music i show you my heart ecce c. Translation of ecce cor meum, movement 4 by paul mccartney james paul mccartney from english to english. Find album release information for ecce cor meum paul mccartney on allmusic.
The albums origin lay in a commission from magdalen college, oxford. The answer is that you pray, and praying loudly and demandingly is okay with mccartney. Ecce cor meum is the fourth classical album by paul mccartney. Eight years in the making, ecce cor meum is paul mccartney s fourth classical album, the result of a commission from magdalen college, oxford, whose choir is one of three in this premiere recording. Explore the track listings, listen to the songs and join the discussion. Paul mccartney is also an accomplished, awardwinning classical composer. Ecce cor meum behold my heart ecce cor meum behold my heart there in the future we may be apart here in my music i show you my heart ecce cor meum behold my. The fivemovement work became mccartney s tribute to linda after she died of cancer in 1998. Ecce cor meum by paul mccartney vocal score sheet music for. He gained worldwide fame as the bass guitarist and singer for the rock band the beatles, widely considered the most popular and influential group in the history of pop music. Paul mccartney ecce cor meum lyrics and tracklist genius. Ecce cor meum behold my heart is pauls fourth classical album since his first release in 1991, the liverpool oratorio.
Lyrics to ecce cor meum behold my heart ecce by paul mccartney. Ecce cor meum the presentation sculpture for sir paul mccartney is fabricated from anodized aluminum and indiana limestone. If a picture paints a thousand words then mccartney s latest work, ecce cor meum, would easily fill a dictionary. Forget all the mawkishness of previous mccartney offerings as ecce cor meum has a beauty and a melodic simplicity that transcends the twee and sentimental.
In 2008, the orchestra gave the northern charity premiere at liverpools anglican cathedral of sir paul s oratorio ecce cor meum. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Mpl 2 0946 3 70424 2 7,emi classics 0946 3 70424 2 7 format. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your.
Paul is a sir, a beatle, a great vocalist, a dynamic bass player, a painter, a vegetarian, an animal rights activist and now he is a bona fide classical composer. Nov 18, 20 the angeles chorale performs sir paul mccartney s ecce cor meum movement iv with love, the beatles concert first united methodist church pasadena, march 23, 20 conductor. By bestselling author and beatles expert bill harry, this az of over half a million words will tell you everything you ever wanted to know about one of the greatest songwriters of the twentieth century. The oratorio was partly inspired by sir paul s wife. Jun 25, 2011 the new chamber singers all saints anglican church 19 giugno 2011 roma. Buy paul mccartney s album titled paul mccartney s ecce cor meum to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. Paul mccartney to release new classical work ecce cor meum. When he returned to the piece, he wrote the brief section interlude lament. Enjoy this bonus episode of dave discussing a performance he heard of paul mccartney s 20012006 classical piece ecce cor meum in the czech republic on 61718 one day before paul s birthday. Before his career as a solo artist, mccartney enjoyed success as a member of the rock band the beatles. Ecce cor muem is released through emi classics on september 25th 2006. His most recent classical album ecce cor meum behold my heart was released in september 2006 and won the 2007 best album award at the classical brit awards. Ecce cor meum, paul mccartney s fourth album of classical music, was written in english and latin, with a score for orchestra and choir.
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