original Indonesian audio track The Raid: Redemption (2011) is widely considered the definitive way to experience Gareth Evans’ martial arts masterpiece. While many international audiences first saw the film with a score composed by Mike Shinoda and Joseph Trapanese, the original Indonesian release features a vastly different sonic landscape. The Original Score: Aria Prayogi and Fajar Yuskemal
Action Steps for the Viewer:
The International Score: Composed by Mike Shinoda and Joseph Trapanese, this version features an electro-rock, industrial vibe that many Western audiences are familiar with.
The English dub is convenient for multitasking, but The Raid demands your full attention. Turn off the lights, crank up the DTS-HD track, turn on the subtitles, and let the concrete jungle whisper (and scream) in its native tongue.
The movie began. The tactical team, S.W.A.T., moved through the dilapidated apartment block. Adrian leaned in. When Sergeant Jaka spoke, giving orders to the squad, the voice wasn’t the one Adrian had memorized. It was deeper, less enunciated, more commanding.
Title: The Echo of Jakarta
