It's Ky vs Emperor Hans on this one as we travel back to Ancient Rome just in time for the follow up to Ridley Scott's epic. It's not all splendor and glory though as we uncover the deception and brutality hidden in this classic score.
Ev's score: 8.5 / Al's score: 9 / Ky's score: 8.9
Musical term: Waltz (music)
Instrumental Instrument: Duduk
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00:00 Ridley Scott's Return to the Coliseum
02:52 Historical Accuracy and Inspirations
08:18 The Cinematic Cavalry Charge Draft
12:04 The Brutality and Themes of Gladiator
15:39 Hans Zimmer's Iconic Score
18:35 The Duduk and Its Role in the Score
20:20 The Duality of Gladiator's Score
22:37 Hot takes on Hans Zimmer
23:12 Gladiators of the Caribbean?
25:19 Why this score cuts deep
33:08 The Waltz of the Gladiators
35:13 Settling the Score
