I like history and your subject. I think this music may be too much for the photography though. It's seems powerful/dramatic but the film is not...
As a beginner, I hate to be giving YOU tips, but as the watcher, that's how I feel.
With the same music, can you start out farther away and 'sweep' in or start close and back out? Are there any plaques there that could be used? Is there still a worn path?
Am hoping to go out and learn more on mine tonight...wish me luck.