Masada is a jazz group formed by John Zorn in 1993. The band's music combines elements of free jazz, avant-garde, and traditional Jewish music.
General Flavius Silva ( Peter O'Toole ) counters by using Jewish captives as human shields to build the ramp, correctly gambling that Eleazar will not fire upon his own people. Political Betrayal: Enter Falco
Representing the cold political interests of Rome, Falco views Silva’s attempts at a "peaceful" resolution as a sign of weakness. Part 3 sees Falco temporarily usurping Silva’s authority, escalating the brutality of the siege.