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I was curious to find out how many people here are fans of Oingo Boingo. How you came to know of Danny Elfman.Was it through his film scores or through Boingo? I’m a fan from the early Oingo Boingo days, so my perspective if very skewded. To me he’s always been an amazing talent. I wasn’t surprised when he started scoring films either. It always seemed to me like he could create anything he would put his mind to. I kind of get the feeling here that his rock music isn’t very appreciated. Is there a division among his Boingo fans and his film score fans? Or perhaps some crossing over?
I love it all…If Elfman made a Peanut Butter and Mint Jelly sandwich, i’d eat it.
I joined the ranks of the Boingo-files in the mid 80’s, about the time he started scoring in full (not counting Forbidden Zone). I think I actually knew the name Danny Elfman through his scores, but when I heard he was also the lead singer of Oingo Boingo, I thought, ‘no wonder I like this band!’ So, in a since, it was a little of both that got me started, and actually my first Elfman CD was Skelentons In The Closet, although I had owned a cassette or two of his scores (Dick Tracy & Midnight Run) first.
Nat who likes Peanut Butter and Homemade Muskidime Jelly Sandwiches
I got into Elfman when I saw “Sleepy Hollow,” so I’m not a veteran like the rest o’ you. I played that CD nonstop for almost 5 months…so much so that I had to buy a second copy. I wanted to see what else he had written, adn then I was like “@!#$! Where have I been all these years?” I happened upon Boingo and Elfmania through a musician I was seeing at the time, and am beginning to listen to “Boingo” more than Elfman’s film scores…I think the band is fantastically orgasmic…but hey, I would’ve been…14 when they broke up, and even younger as they emerged onto the scene, so it’s highly unlikely that I would’ve gone to see any of their tours…it’s a shame that I wasn’t born…oh…5 years earlier. So, that’s my story and I’m stickin’ to it…
-Erika (who loves potato-chip-and-mustard sandwiches…I’m not kidding, either)
I heard Dead Man’s Party on the radio in the mid ’80’s when I was in junior high.
I rushed right out and bought all the boingo tapes that were available. When Pee Wee’s Big adventure came out, I saw it twice, once to watch and the second time to listen. I wore out several copies of the Batman soundtrack and was the only one at my high school who didn’t think Prince did the music for Batman and also one of the only few attending every single LA area Boingo show.
So I’ve been a simultaneous boingo/elfman film music fan, since I was pretty much introduced to them both at the same time.-beth
I was actually introduced to Danny Elfman when I was still in my mom’s belly though headphones! My mom and dad played the Boingo tunes though the headphones and, according to them, I moved ALOT when they did that. lol They also played other things like classical music etc. . . I guess it worked, cause I’m in love with both Boingo AND soundtracks now.
I actually started my soundtrack craze through John William’s Jurrassic Park score when I was 7. Then Nightmare Before Christmas came up, and I fell in love with the odd style of the music I’d never heard before. Then I found out Danny Elfman did the soundtrack and Jack’s voice.
I’ve been an Elfman fan ever since 1989’s Batman (which, for the sake of my sanity, I classify as the only Batman–well that, and Batman Returns). I think I was eleven, but don’t hold me to it, because I’m lousy with Math.
From there, I back-tracked to BeetleJuice, and Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure (even though I had seen them previously–I’d just never paid attention to things such as who composed the music).
But, by the time I was eleven, I was able to piece together that all my favorite movies were not only directed by the same guy, but also scored by the same composer–uncanny observant skills, I know.
And I’ve been obsessed since, and boarder-line stalking–at least as close as someone in Ohio can stalk someone in California–which is to say, not at all.
And then about six years ago, I was starting college (stupid stupid school!) and didn’t have a car, so I rode the bus all the time. And, to prevent strange pervs named Hal who smelled like cabbage from trying to carry on conversations with me, I’d always listen to my walkman–always; even if the battery was dead.
So it was around then that I started listening to Oingo Boingo. Therefore, I did everything ass-backwards, I suppose. And Danny saved me from being mentally molested, so I figure it’s only fair that he gets as much of my money as he does.
Nice.
well.. in 1993 (the time nightmare before christmas came out) i was only six.. tada! but, I saw one preveiw and the moment the boy pulled the head out of that box i knew I had to see that movie. I don’t know what drew me to it exactly.. well, after seeing it twice in theatres i was in love with jack skellingotn (ahem, I was six, aiight?)
years and years passed, and nightmare was forgotten. then, magically, in december 2001, my best friend pulled the vhs out from under my bed (god knows what else is under there) and we watched it. I was really sad that I couldn’t remember the lyrics i had loved soooo much when i was small.. er. smaller.
to make up for my missed years, i found my old score book from nmbc (where oh where did i get that??) and began transcribing the music to play on my ocarina. then I noticed something strange.. the guy who sang as jack.. wrote the music.. response:
“what and egocentric wackjob!” still.. my curiosity grew..
a girl in one of my classes had HIS name on her backpack.. I asked why she’s put “that weirdo” on her bag, and she said, “because he’s the lead singer of oingo boingo.” “and what the hell is oingo boingo? (least I said it right the first time!)” “find out for yourself.” luckily it was an internet class, so off I went gathering data on this band that “jack” sang for.
within the week i had a cd.
my first choice
the worst choice
why oh why’d I choose the best o’ boingo album?
some of those songs almost turned me off of ’em!januray. my first cd was in early january. when it come to store bought i am only missing “anothology” and “skeletons in the closet” mainly cause I don’t need them. I only own mfadt2, nmbc, beetlejuice, spider-man, and MIIB when it comes to scores. I think this is pretty good for 9 months, but you guys probably just wait for whatever come next and you own everything prior.
lexi: jeez! I didn’t ask for your life story! well, though it was only 9 months, it’s what I consider my life.
Boingo came first for me because I am old enough to remember when Danny wasn’t planning on being a film composer.
Look at me showing my age.
I remember seeing Pee Wee at the drive in with a group of friends, stopping in my tracks to witness the perfect marriage of the breakfast machine scene with the music, then remembering there were really cute boys headed to the snack bar and I pretty much was not involved with the rest of the movie. No I wasn’t having sex in a car, but we were chasing boys all over the complex and not watching the movie.
A while later, I ran across one of my old article clips that talked about the guy from Boingo doing film music and it mentioned Pee Wee and I thought… “hrmm…. I sort of remember that one bit.” I was impressed in a subtle way with the film thing, but it was still Boingo that interested me at that point.
Beetlejuice was pretty much the same thing. I thought it sounded Boingoish and was tickled when Danny’s name popped up. At that point, I didn’t know or even care about the Elfman/Burton connection. I just thought the movie looked like it would be fun, so I went and it was.
I don’t think I started really paying attention to Danny as a composer until like Batman, Edward, round there somewhere.
Long breaks in Boingo programming probably did more to interest me in Danny’s film work than the work itself. It was my substitute for Boingo.
At this point, I have great respect for Danny’s work, both Boingo and film. I am in awe that the man is so eclectic. I enjoy his film music more than I once did, but for me, it’s still Boingo that I favor. I prefer music with vocals most of the time. I like Danny’s voice. It’s Boingo that wins for me.
Did that answer the question? I kind of forgot the original question. LOL
*scrolling up*
Hey, I think I actually stuck to the spirit of the post. Maybe next time I can do it in under 50,000 words.Interesting, most of Elfman fans are fans of both facets of his career. I find it really funny that there are a lot of other Film Score fans on other boards that have an immense distaste for rock/pop music. It’s nice to know that Elfman fans are the tolerant ones.
Nat who knew that all along
Well, we’re OK with both of Danny’s worlds. We tolerate that.
Everything else sucks (that’d be s u c k s) though.
Ha Pammy,
We are pretty tolerant that way, aren’t we.I think given Boingo’s theatrical background, his career took a natural turn.
I’m pretty sure Tim Burton didn’t just pick his name out of a hat when looking for a composer for Pee Wee. He liked Boingo’s sound. If some people can’t get over the fact that Elfman has talent without any “formal” training, that is entirely their problem and their loss.
I remember seeing NmBC in the theater and listening to the heartfelt “Jack’s Lament” thinking there goes Boingo. He grew. Damn, we all have to grow.-beth
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