The film's signature piece «Anvil of Crom» thunders out of the gate with its 24 French horns (seriously) and stamping 5/4 percussion, pausing for a moment for strings and brass to introduce the noble «Steel» theme as Conan's father forges a sword of Atlantean steel, before the 5/4 rhythm and
warlike brass return to carry the cue to a resounding conclusion.