A Leaf

"A Leaf"
Single by Paul McCartney and Anya Alexeyev
Released 21 April 1995
Format CD single
Recorded 23 March 1995
Genre Classical
Label EMI Classics (CD LEAF I/7243 8 82176 2 0)
Songwriter(s) Paul McCartney
Producer(s) Paul McCartney
Paul McCartney singles chronology
"Transpiritual Stomp"
(1993)		 "A Leaf"
(1995)		 "Come Together"
(1995)

"Transpiritual Stomp"
(The Fireman)
(1993)		 "A Leaf"
(1995)		 "Come Together"
(The Smokin' Mojo Filters)
(1995)

A Leaf is a classical piece written by Paul McCartney, with assistance from John Fraser,[1] and performed by Anya Alexeyev[2] on piano.[3] The piece is split into 7 parts.[4] The piece was recorded live in front of Prince Charles as part of the "An Evening with Paul McCartney & Friends" concert on 23 March 1995 at Royal College of Music, while it was debuted on US radio as part of a radio special, titled Classical McCartney.[2]

An attempted orchestrated version was recorded on 23 July 1996, at AIR Studios, in London.[5] An extended version, performed by the London Symphony Orchestra, appears on McCartney's 1999 album, Working Classical.[6]

Track listing

  1. "Andante Semplice" – 1:12
  2. "Poco Piu Mosso" – 1:19
  3. "Allegro Ritmico" – 1:51
  4. "Andante" – 2:04
  5. "Allegro Ma Non Tanto" – 1:15
  6. "Moderato" – 1:18
  7. "Adante Semplice (II)" – 0:54

References

  1. ↑ Everett, Walter (1999). The Beatles As Musicians:Revolver Through the Anthology. Oxford University Press. p. 283. ISBN 9780199880935.
  2. 1 2 Borzillo, Carrie (30 September 1995). "Classical, Motown Specials On Tap – McCartney Shows His Non-Rock Roots With 'Leaf'". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc.: 94.
  3. ↑ Everett, Walter (1999). The Beatles as Musicians: Revolver Through the Anthology. Oxford University Press. p. 368. ISBN 9780199880935.
  4. ↑ Hinson, Maurice (2000). Guide to the Pianist's Repertoire (3rd ed.). Bloomington [Ind.]: Indiana University Press. p. 508. ISBN 9780253109088.
  5. ↑ "The McCartney Recording Sessions - 1996". Archived from the original on 2013-12-26. Retrieved 28 June 2013.
  6. ↑ Calkin, Graham. "Working Classical". Jpgr.co.uk. Retrieved 25 February 2013.
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