Oingo BoingoOingo Boingo was the band of composer Danny Elfman from the mid-1970s to October 31, 1995. An early version of the band (who produced a novelty record about kidnapped heiress Patty Hearst, "You've Got Your Baby Back") was known as The Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo. The band is probably best known for appearing on a number of soundtracks in the early-to-mid-1980s. Their most famous song, "Weird Science" was, in fact, written for the John Hughes movie of the same name. The band made an appearance playing their hit "Dead Man's Party" on stage in the memorable party scene in the movie Back to School. They also made a cameo appearance as the Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo in the movie Forbidden Zone, written and directed by Richard Elfman, the brother of Danny Elfman. In this incarnation, the band was essentially a musical theatre troupe. Most of the members performed in whiteface and clown makeup; a typical show would contain music ranging from the 1890s to the 1950s (some of which was covers, some of which was original material either parodying or based on music of another era.) This version of the band had as many as 15 members at any one time, playing over 30 instruments between them. Unfortunately, very little recorded material from this period exists. Because of the expense and difficulty of maintaining an ensemble of this size, Danny Elfman decided in 1976 to reduce both the band and its name, dropping the "Mystic Knights" moniker. Around 1994 it was yet again shortened, this time to "Boingo". Oingo Boingo amicably parted ways after their annual Halloween concert in 1995, because it was "time." The final concert is available on both audio and video recordings. Frontman Danny Elfman has had a very successful film scoring career since, often using Boingo guitarist Steve Bartek as orchestrator. Their film scores have included Batman, Good Will Hunting, Proof of Life, Men in Black, and dozens more. Elfman also wrote the theme for The Simpsons. Discography
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Their film scores have included Batman, Good Will Hunting, Proof of Life, Men in Black, and dozens more. Elfman also wrote the theme for The Simpsons. They are currently on Atlantic Records, after releasing several albums with the hardcore label Trustkill. Frontman Danny Elfman has had a very successful film scoring career since, often using Boingo guitarist Steve Bartek as orchestrator. They are one of the most respected and well known bands of their type and have gained an enormous influence since their first release in 1998. Oingo Boingo amicably parted ways after their annual Halloween concert in 1995, because it was "time." The final concert is available on both audio and video recordings. Poison the Well is a melodic hardcore band from South Florida. Around 1994 it was yet again shortened, this time to "Boingo". You Come Before You (2003). Because of the expense and difficulty of maintaining an ensemble of this size, Danny Elfman decided in 1976 to reduce both the band and its name, dropping the "Mystic Knights" moniker. Tear From the Red (2002). Unfortunately, very little recorded material from this period exists. The Opposite of December (1999). Most of the members performed in whiteface and clown makeup; a typical show would contain music ranging from the 1890s to the 1950s (some of which was covers, some of which was original material either parodying or based on music of another era.) This version of the band had as many as 15 members at any one time, playing over 30 instruments between them. Distance Only Makes The Heart Grow Fonder, EP (1998). In this incarnation, the band was essentially a musical theatre troupe. They also made a cameo appearance as the Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo in the movie Forbidden Zone, written and directed by Richard Elfman, the brother of Danny Elfman. The band made an appearance playing their hit "Dead Man's Party" on stage in the memorable party scene in the movie Back to School. Their most famous song, "Weird Science" was, in fact, written for the John Hughes movie of the same name. The band is probably best known for appearing on a number of soundtracks in the early-to-mid-1980s. An early version of the band (who produced a novelty record about kidnapped heiress Patty Hearst, "You've Got Your Baby Back") was known as The Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo. Oingo Boingo was the band of composer Danny Elfman from the mid-1970s to October 31, 1995. 20th Century Masters: Millennium Collection ~ Oingo Boingo (2002, compilation). Anthology (1999, compilation). Farewell (1996, live, final concert). Boingo (1994). Best O' Boingo (1991, compilation). Dark At the End Of the Tunnel (1990). Stay (1990, compilation released in Brazil only). Skeletons In the Closet (1989, compilation). Boingo Alive (1988, live album recorded on a sound-stage). BOI-NGO (1986). Dead Man's Party (1985). So-Lo (1984, album by Danny Elfman, later considered to be an official Oingo Boingo album). Good For Your Soul (1983). Nothing To Fear (1982). Only a Lad (1981). Oingo Boingo (4-song EP) (1980). You've Got Your Baby Back (1976). |