The album prominently utilized the Gamelan Gong Kebyar Laras Pelog Panca Nada (a traditional Balinese orchestra). Musicians such as Kompiang Raka and Nyoman Weja provided traditional instrumentation including kendang, reyong, and cengceng.
Gong's 2000 album "Laskar" is a studio album by the French/ British experimental rock band Gong. The album was released on May 22, 2000, through the label Virgin. gong 2000 album laskar
The album cover features distinctive Balinese ornaments , red-and-black tones, and masks designed to ward off evil. The album prominently utilized the Gamelan Gong Kebyar
The keyword "Laskar" itself translates to "warrior" or "troops." But the is not a glorification of violence. Instead, it uses the metaphor of warfare to explore internal and social conflicts. The album was released on May 22, 2000,
Lia Nawaz is the heart and soul of this record. Her vocal delivery is unique in the dangdut sphere. While many female dangdut singers of the era leaned into sweetness or melodrama, Lia delivered her lines with a rock-star grit. On tracks like "Terlena" and "Satu Muka," she sounds commanding, almost aggressive, matching the volume of the amplifiers behind her. She doesn't just sing the lyrics; she belts them with a defiance that gave the music a distinctly masculine, heavy energy that appealed universally.
The album features legendary figures from the Indonesian rock scene, most notably members of the iconic band : Achmad Albar: Lead Vocals Ian Antono: Guitar & Backing Vocals Donny Fattah: Bass & Backing Vocals Harry Anggoman: Keyboards Yaya Moektio: Drums Tracklist