Aria Prayogi Apr 2026

Prayogi’s journey into the world of sound began at age eight with piano lessons, later expanding into guitar under the tutelage of Edo Widiz from the Indonesian rock group Voodoo. He pursued formal music education at the , where he studied 20th-century music under Otto Sidharta and Bernd Asmus, as well as 19th-century music with Dr. Johannes S. Nugroho. This diverse background—ranging from rock to classical composition—provided the foundation for his versatile approach to film scoring. The Evolution from Composer to Sound Designer

In addition to his film work, Prayogi remains active in the music community. He has taught digital audio at the and recently realized a personal dream of creating a "gapless" album, a project inspired by his love for progressive rock. With six wins and eleven nominations across various awards, Prayogi continues to be a central figure in elevating Indonesian technical artistry on the global stage. The Raid 2 | Reviews - Screen Daily Aria Prayogi

Aria Prayogi, often known by his nickname , is a renowned Indonesian film composer, sound designer, and mixer whose work has become synonymous with the visceral, high-octane energy of modern action cinema. Based in Jakarta, Prayogi has built an international reputation through a long-standing collaboration with director Gareth Evans, helping to define the "sonic identity" of some of the most influential martial arts films of the last decade. A Foundation in Classical and Contemporary Music Prayogi’s journey into the world of sound began

: Collaborating with Fajar Yuskemal and Joseph Trapanese, Prayogi crafted the "propulsive" scores and intense soundscapes that drove the relentless pace of both The Raid: Redemption (2011) and The Raid 2 (2014). Nugroho

Prayogi's filmography includes several of the most acclaimed action titles in recent years: