"Enemy Zero "

Michael Nyman, known for works both elegant and eccentric, leaned into the latter with what seemed an unlikely undertaking: composing music for a video game. Yet "Enemy Zero" never ventures far outside the composer’s established framework, delivering a moving and mysterious soundtrack experience. The tracks are consistently substantial in length and never shortchange the listener. Those unfamiliar with Nyman’s work should expect cues that develop progressively, with few wildcards or sudden surprises along the way. But in established Nyman form, this remains a worthwhile and rewarding listen, even as the later tracks conclude on an intentionally sour and unsettled note.