Gas turbines with multiple gas flow paths are provided. In this regard, a representative gas turbine includes: a spool; a compressor; a turbine mechanically coupled to the spool; the compressor having a first set of blades and a second set of blades, the second set of blades being located downstream of the first set of blades, the first set of blades and the second set of blades being driven by the spool; and means for enabling the first set of blades to rotate at a lower rotational speed than the second set of blades.