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3 de may. de 2024 · The Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boing on The Gong Show in 1977. It's not as weird as you think; it's weirder!
3 de may. de 2024 · Exploring the mystic world of Oingo Boingo, how this iconic band left an indelible mark on pop culture and influenced Danny Elfman's evolution into a celebrated film composer. A nostalgic...
13 de may. de 2024 · Menudo. It was a pretty remarkable decade. So why, with so much to choose from, did I choose a semi-obscure minor hit from a band that started as a theater troupe called The Mystic Knights...
Forbidden Zone (1980) - a lovely Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo movie merging surrealism with new wave : r/newwave.
8 de may. de 2024 · 1972: Elfman joined the band Mystic Knights of Oingo Boingo, which later changed its name to Oingo Boingo. 1980: Elfman composes his first film score for the movie “Forbidden Zone,” directed by his brother Richard Elfman. 1985: Elfman begins his collaboration with director Tim Burton by composing the score for “Pee-wee’s Big Adventure.”
5 de may. de 2024 · Released in 1985, “Weird Science” by Oingo Boingo gained popularity as the theme song for the 80s comedy film of the same name. However, the song holds a unique history within the band’s discography. What many fans may not know is that the version of the song used in the movie was an incomplete demo, causing some frustration for the band.
15 de may. de 2024 · It explores the concept of gratitude and love, and how these emotions can be both transforming and tumultuous. The lyrics of the song delve into the complexities of relationships and the inner turmoil that can arise when one’s expectations are shattered.
