Gladiator | Hans Zimmer

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