This week on Film Score Friday, we listen to the score from Gladiator. Hans Zimmer wrote the score for this 2000 film. If you think this score sounds a lot like Holts' The Planets (Mars in particular) then you're in agreement with the Holst Foundation which sued Zimmer over this score. The suit was dismissed, but the resemblance is definitely there. Despite that, this is a really great score. The entire score is a delight for everyone in the brass. One moment stands out to us in particular. Maurice Murphy has the opportunity for an amazing Trumpet solo about halfway through the film. He nails it and it is one of our all time favorite Trumpet solos in a film.
Enjoy!