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Spartacus

Triumvirat · 1975

42 min · 9 tracks · progressive rock

Epic progressive rock orchestrations weave intricate narratives of ancient Rome through lush instrumentation and theatrical flourishes.

Top tracks — play these first

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    The Capital of Power — This opening track sets the tone for the album, combining intricate melodies with a powerful orchestral arrangement that encapsulates the grandeur of ancient Rome.
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    The School of Instant Pain: Proclamation / The Gladiator’s Song / Roman Entertainment / The Battle — This multi-part suite showcases Triumvirat's ability to blend narrative depth with dynamic musical shifts, highlighting themes of struggle and triumph in a dramatic fashion.
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    The March to the Eternal City: Dusty Road / Italian Improvisation / First Success — This extended track features a mix of improvisational sections and thematic development, illustrating the band's virtuosic musicianship while advancing the overarching narrative of the album.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 The Capital of Power 3:13
  • 2 The School of Instant Pain: Proclamation / The Gladiator’s Song / Roman Entertainment / The Battle 6:22
  • 3 The Walls of Doom 3:56
  • 4 The Deadly Dream of Freedom 3:53
  • 5 The Hazy Shades of Dawn 3:08
  • 6 The Burning Sword of Capua 2:41
  • 7 The Sweetest Sound of Liberty 2:35
  • 8 The March to the Eternal City: Dusty Road / Italian Improvisation / First Success 8:46
  • 9 Spartacus: The Superior Force of Rome / A Broken Dream / The Finale 7:37

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