Released 30 years ago
After Extra Time
Michael Nyman · 1996
64 min · 26 tracks · opera
A minimalist exploration of emotion through fragmented piano motifs and subtle orchestral textures.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with resolution
- subtle emotional exploration
- fragmented motifs for deep focus
- ideal for quiet introspection
- engaging late-night listening
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking immediate gratification
- prefer standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1996, 'After Extra Time' marked a period of continued experimentation for Michael Nyman following his breakthrough score for 'The Piano' in 1993. By this time, Nyman had already established himself as a prominent figure in contemporary classical music, known for blending minimalist techniques with cinematic storytelling.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Philip Glass· Steve Reich· Arvo Pärt
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 After Extra Time I 3:47
- 2 After Extra Time II 1:34
- 3 After Extra Time III 1:16
- 4 After Extra Time IV 0:39
- 5 After Extra Time V 1:01
- 6 After Extra Time VI 1:02
- 7 After Extra Time VII 1:01
- 8 After Extra Time VIII 1:33
- 9 After Extra Time IX 0:53
- 10 After Extra Time X 3:04
- 11 After Extra Time XI 1:53
- 12 After Extra Time XII 1:59
- 13 After Extra Time XIII 3:11
- 14 After Extra Time XIV 2:45
- 15 After Extra Time XV 1:48
- 16 After Extra Time XVI 1:46
- 17 The Final Score I 2:42
- 18 The Final Score II 3:29
- 19 The Final Score III 3:12
- 20 The Final Score IV 1:19
- 21 The Final Score V 2:42
- 22 The Final Score VI 1:41
- 23 The Final Score VII 1:31
- 24 The Final Score VIII 3:50
- 25 The Final Score IX 2:51
- 26 Memorial (remix) 11:21
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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