Oingo Boingo Farewell - Grey Matter

[@trinelangohr6661]

Came here for shirtless Danny Elfman. Stayed for Shirtless Danny Elfman. I knew the song anyway.

[@lisaparker4688]

Trine Langohr He started working out in his older years, and you should see his arms! OH-EM-GEE!! He's got muscles like a bull! 🐂💪

[@trinelangohr6661]

Like a bull? uh, that sounds a little too much for me. You can have him ;)

[@lisaparker4688]

Trine Langohr LOL...That's the nicest gift I ever got!

[@ZombieMindless]

@@lisaparker4688 Too descriptive, made it weird 😆

[@nuclearcatbaby1131]

Hope he’s wearing moonscreen. He’s gonna get a moonburn.

[@soniamartin3836]

For those of you who never saw them live, I'm sorry :( Best live band ever!!!

[@ecu8r]

I saw them live at the Irvine Amphitheater way back in early 80s and also at UCI, slam dancing and all was so much fun.

[@paulap7051]

How I wish.... sighs 🥺🥺🥺🥺

[@gorft4stic]

Pretty sure my mom was still a teenager. :(

[@grega8586]

Saw them twice. First time they opened for The Police on their Ghost In The Machine tour. Paul Moyer was doing a segment on them for Eye On L.A. and recording a segment outside The Forum as we were leaving the concert. If you ever see the clip of him talking you'll see my arm appear in frame right at the end of the clip :-D

[@byeongcheol5610]

OMG yessssss best ever! In Seattle, circa 1985, Danny literally stopped the show when the others were off beat. I was all...---WHA??!!! Well, love never dies and neither does my affection for this crazyass perfectionist.

[@PapaCowboySr]

I'm 68 years old and sti remember seeing them at the Troubador twice back in the 80s. Blew the crowd away. Elfman is a freaking genius !!

[@susansmith4268]

At the Troubadour?! 🤩

[@PapaCowboySr]

@susansmith4268 Yes Susan!. It was N amazing show. The stage had these huge boxes on stage, and as the music started,(can't remember) about 10 seconds later the entire group popped out of these huge jack in the boxes and had their instruments and just started jamming.

[@kaljaadelfiineille]

Everybody is always talking about Danny, and rightly so, it's fair to say he is one of a kind, but what about John Avila? He's amazing! A musical and performing powerhouse bar none.

[@effiemars_]

He bacame one of my favourite Boingo members, he's the best

[@byeongcheol5610]

John Avila is amazing! His his energy is unrelenting and those facial expressions are epic. Do you know what he has been doing since Oingo Boingo?

[@kaljaadelfiineille]

@@byeongcheol5610 He has continued to play, tour and produce music after Oingo Boingo.

[@TranzparentMethods]

Let's also not forget Steve Bartek, his composer credits are not as well known as Danny Elfman, but he also has quite a few credits scoring films.

[@richierich4538]

John Avila still performs....including with "The Avila Band" along with his family! Check em out on KZbin.

[@bigmacfullerton7870]

Saw these guys in 1983. They were great. I kind of forgot about them until I got 3 of their CDs in a collection bought at garage sale. I can’t stop listening to them now. Totally amazing!

[@Baker-b1w]

It's a shame the pure hardcore New Wave bands of the '80s ( Oingo Boingo, XTC, Devo) have been forgotten by subsequent generations. They put out some tripped out music.

[@isisnoreija]

Airkev They haven’t been forgotten!

[@fetasprite]

They definitely haven't been forgotten! Plenty of teens love these bands :)

[@jredactedlredacted8148]

Literally so many teens listen to this

[@computerfighter2000]

Nah we still love them

[@PROPHET-60091]

17 yo here we love em dont worry

[@dinoport]

So proud to say I was there Oct, 31st 1995 at the Universal Amp. The Final Show

[@Magickastraeus]

Being lucky enough to watch this band evolve and grow. I have seen them countless times in Southern California, where they reigned supreme. The could sell out arenas there. This is by far the most quintessential Boingo song ever. As much as I love the huge production they became. Click tracks, and recorded strings. There was nothing like the days when it was eight ass kicking members, no tech, just raw energy and power.

[@stefanhuddleston6816]

The Halloween farewell concert is still the best I have ever attended. The energy was amazing.

[@CursiMusic]

Danny is just a genius. John Avila always entertaining to watch.

[@EverydayDeckienson]

Agree

[@loviedebiasio8864]

*My most favorite band ever bar none, I still get goosebumps when I here and see them doing a live show even though its recorded great memories of a great time in life *

[@garydybdahl3026]

I also was at this show and was fortunate enough to see them at The Whiskey a Go Go under the name Clowns of Death, Danny came out in the clown outfit with the ocordian..Memories

[@rainym4321]

Being that my birthday is Halloween I saw these guys every single year, every night! LOVE

[@calijohn6136]

You can not listen to this band for a few years and stumble upon them again and ask yourself, "What have I been doing the last few years wasting my life not listening to this band?" Luckily for those in SoCal (and Utah), we at least get Oingo Boingo Former Members performing. No Danny but this whole band was a masterpiece.

[@jerrysay8133]

That song is so freaking fun.

[@satyrosphilbrucato9140]

I still want to cry every time I realize I missed this show.

[@jasonberezowski2869]

OB songs are always just absolutely bananas to listen to. Like the way every sound and instrument comes together in here is just nutty

[@anthonyearlnewman]

I was there. and no - I can't believe it was 20 years ago! still the best show of my life

[@jdbca5]

I was at this concert. AWESOME and miss them. I went year after year to there Halloween concert in Irvine, CA.

[@stephenlakaschus9411]

I did too...a group of friends and I went every year! I still have an unworn sweat shirt from one concert!

[@alcoserchloe9386]

how you are so Lucky i , i was born in 1996

[@racafritz]

The Halloween shows were so amazing! Never missed one. I have a shirt from 92’ so tattered I don’t wear it anymore. It’s the only one I have left.

[@mayormcdiamond]

This is one of the most amazing live performances I have ever seen. Grey Matter remains fresh going on nearly thirty years. Fabulous.

[@stephenlakaschus9411]

Danny is so Brilliant!

[@japan906]

As his infectious smile and playful, creative wide awake eyes

[@sislau]

I got to see this in person. Talk about MUSICIANS! IMO, no one can match Oingo Boingo in terms of skill, talent, and being able to put on an amazing show! Best concert memory I have.

[@chadmcginney1600]

Saw Oingo at Raincross Square in Riverside, Ca during the 80’s ! What a blast!!!!! Couldn’t hear after the concert but had a blast!!!!! What a great and innovative band!!!!

[@retiredmanager1098]

I was lucky, saw them at St. John Bosco High School. One of my friends got me tickets. Then saw them everywhere from Long Beach to Irvine and Universal, San Diego and Riverside...

[@ghostlypizzaslug6169]

I am so addicted to that balafon(?) solo, I wish I had the talent to transcribe it for marimba because it would be such a dream to play.

[@lordfestivus1968]

name another band with a balafon solo in it that sounds this great. name another song with a balafon. nothing to fear.

[@nuclearcatbaby1131]

Comparing this to his new Japanese butoh-inspired “Sorry” video... he’s more muscly now than he was 25 years ago!

[@foxcrane9486]

Halloween 2020 ... Relevant now more than ever.

[@sloanramon6004]

Back in 1984 I used to listen to this with my off-brand "walkman" whilst riding my mongoose around the neighborhood.

[@80swoodpanel]

Oingo Boingo is like nothing I've heard before and 'Grey Matter' is a very good example of that!

[@paracelsus9510]

saw elfman recently do a one off , fucking amazing. totally refilled my art flask with inspirado.

[@SAINTSATAN777]

Oingo Boingo saved my life! I was going to kill myself, but then they appeared in my life. I am alive only because this band exists.

[@buttxrscotchh]

honestly, the same goes for me. they make me so so so happy and aaaaaaaaaaaah- yesssss

[@fredsmountain9999]

For sure Boingo got me through the high school years. I wonder if the boys ever think about how they impact people for real.

[@elliecleary6062]

Boingo has gotten me through some the toughest years of my young adult life. They've brought me so much joy in very dark places.

[@peterrimel8170]

This is just fucking brilliant

[@Highland804]

Great song. Shirtless Danny. What more could you ask for?

[@chrishandsome3388]

It is a great song. Your “shirtless” comment is a little creepy and inappropriate, however.

[@Highland804]

@@chrishandsome3388 Ha! I'm not the only person who likes that. So, I'm in a large contingent. And I regret nothing.

[@chrishandsome3388]

@@Highland804 you “regret nothing”. Except the myriad STDs that are common to groupies 🤮. TTFN ta-ta for now

[@lijemiriam7965]

@@chrishandsome3388 Dayum, what's your problem?

[@chrishandsome3388]

@@lijemiriam7965 that woman made a misandrist and uncalled for remark about Danny, who happens to be one of the most brilliant musicians of his generation. I didn’t appreciate that woman reducing him to an object.

[@geldner]

Every time I hear this song whether live or not, I think most amazing band ever.

[@lauramilagros5472]

3/11/2017 ...FEI (for everybodys info) Final concert 😭 was 10-31-1995 at the Universal Amphitheater. The guy who was awesome enough to post this really shouldve included those stats with the other info.

[@davevrox3023]

❤ still here. 10-23. 55. Halloween 🦇 veteran of Oingo. This show was insanely good 😁👍🤘🙏✌️💕👌☝️🏴‍☠️💋💥🦉🐓🌏😎

[@scottowens4068]

always a tradition to see them every Halloween at Irvine Meadows

[@teammdscuba2591]

There is something inside my head, its Boingo, Irvine Meadows Halloween, final concert at Universal, skateboarding half pipes, Johnny was bad even as a child....I am him, and so are you - Thanks Danny

[@Hippitay]

Man if only I could see that one live ! Ya all this is one from 2:45 takes me back like 8 -track What a Jam ! ❤

[@RichardSmith-ry8hk]

This is ok on the CD But this is the Bomb live who's boingo this is it 😎

[@adamsutor9548]

I loved oingo boingo since I was in 11th grade 1982 the east cost was not into oingo

[@stephenlakaschus9411]

I graduated in 1985 and grew up in HB....Boingo was the best! KROQ was still good then....LOL!

[@christopherpardell4418]

I saw them on this tour. Hard to believe that was almost 30 years ago.

[@dallasstarsfan89]

Man this brings back memories...it was awesome to be there at that concert....I can't believe it's been so long ago.

[@eduardotatoo373]

Puta que pariu,essa banda era pra ser proibida de acabar. Muito bom !!!

[@jeffpee1123]

Yes a many times Boingo show attendee. Saw them at the US Festival too!

[@knewyawkr]

I was at the Ritz in the 5th row, dead center. You wanna talk a great version of Grey Matter?!

[@dorothyallspice1862]

Lucky you! That’s one of my favorite live shows!

[@h.o.g.attachment2175]

F'ing brilliant. Way ahead of their time, or at least underappreciated way back then. F'ing brilliant. Yeah, I said that twice on purpose. Sue me. :D

[@Andyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy]

I want to be that marimba Danny is banging

[@JethroWilbury]

Best performance of this song EVER!

[@Worsthoofd]

0:49 *Balafon intensifies*

[@EverydayDeckienson]

3:41 *

[@AlwaysBewitchTheMind]

Love love this performance.

[@Silverfang797]

Love this song!

[@TheKaffeeKlatsch]

Santa Cruz Civic repeatedly.

[@waltersaldanha4370]

Oingo Boingo é muito melhor do que essas músicas de hoje😎🤘

[@Griswaldization]

Pure Genius!! Bravo!!..

[@SteamCream1027]

I'm going to have to put my nutstothis

[@SteamCream1027]

One of my favorites.

[@Highland804]

I sure wish Danny hadn't sold his other balafon. Also, I'd like to see Danny shirtless now. He has a few more tattoos! Actually, a LOT more.

[@dorothyallspice1862]

Then you’re gonna love the music video for one of his latest singles, “Kick Me”!

[@Highland804]

@@dorothyallspice1862 Yep. I've seen it. And attended the Grammy Museum where he gave a talk on his new album. Also, went to Nightmare Before Christmas on October 29th and Halloween. He had his tats on full display, although not shirtless. It was a bit cool for that.

[@nuclearcatbaby1131]

Hope you bought a ticket to his concert this October! I’m going for another birthday trip!

[@Highland804]

@@nuclearcatbaby1131 I'm going both nights!

[@nuclearcatbaby1131]

@@Highland804 Are you dressing up for Halloween? I want to be a mad scientist catgirl who does mRNA experiments on people! I wanted to bring my cousin along so she could wear my mRNA shot zombie costume (complete with gummy brainworms... there was supposed to be a tiny gummy brain too but I guess the brainworms ate it!) from last year but she is going to be in rehab... she was supposed to go with me last year too but she ended up staying with family in Alabama so the ticket went to waste! But it’s going to be a very special birthday for me! I’m turning 33 - that’s a triptych of 11’s - two of Danny’s favorite things!

[@waynegagnon474]

totally my kinda fun , back in the the day!!!

[@rainym4321]

bad ass

[@bropous4265]

Ach mein GOTT!!!!

[@thetriumphguys323]

1995!

[@yaphetgreen0222]

the silly cgi skeletons though

[@DayanaRockStar122]

Omg yes!

[@johnmanion3163]

Omg goes back to Caliete race track 83 maybe?

[@calijohn6136]

Good times!

[@waynegagnon474]

Wait , ROCK FORT !!!

[@paracelsus9510]

dare to dream t shirt, all came out of a head, all an idea, there's something inside there...

[@freaknaut7421]

Danny Elfman is a Like a joker of 80's Music

[@adamsutor9548]

I like grey matter

[@TheArgusPlexus]

I was a toddler when this happened whyyyyyyyyyyy

[@raquelmorato4446]

this is 1995?...

[@e30m31989]

I was there that day 10/31/1994. I wish he was not POLITICAL... musicians, stick to your craft, do not use this as a platform for your indifference.

[@zebuscapeful]

o vocalista tem a cara do coringa

[@jmsagro]

Is this really 20 years ago?

[@tomclewis4507]

OH DANNY BOY!!!! SAY A POWER PRAYER 4 kURT C'S bEE UTIFULL WIFEY & KID, Okie dokie???????!!!!!!

[@MartinfdeZ81]

Look bands right now... i laugh so loud

[@nuclearcatbaby1131]

Before he quit sugar, dairy and gluten. Not as sculpted as he is now.