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Oingo Boingo's final studio album, 1990's DARK AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL, was released after Danny Elfman's first flush of success as a film and television composer. As a result, it's a bit maturer and less determinedly wacky than its predecessors. The ... Full Descriptionaddition of session singers Maxine and Julia Waters on several tracks, along with Zappa sideman Bruce Fowler, gives DARK AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL a more soulful vibe that's missing from the group's sometimes-clinical earlier efforts, and Elfman's lyrics are somewhat more normal than before. Which not to say this is a record ready for the Top 40: the concepts of songs like "Skin" and "Long Breakdown" aren't exactly chart fodder. It's a bit disappointing that the band stopped recording after this release; it would have been interesting to see how they progressed from this point.
Recorded at Sunset Sound, North Hollywood, California.
Oingo Boingo: Danny Elfman (vocals, guitar); Carl Graves (vocals, keyboards); John Avila (vocals, bass); Steve Bartek (guitar); Sam Phipps (soprano & tenor saxophones); Leon Schneiderman (baritone saxophone); Dale Turner (trumpet); Johnny "Vatos" Hernandez (drums, percussion).
Additional personnel: Maxine Waters, Julia Waters (vocals); Bruce Fowler (trombone); Yvonne S. Moriarty (French horn); Ralph Grierson (piano); Kenny Kotwitz, Brian Mann (accordion).
Hide Description Dark At The End Of The Tunnel Music | Category | Rock Albums, Rock/Pop CDs, New Wave | | Label | Universal Special Products | | All Time Sales Rank |  24901  | | CD Universe Part number | 1104878 | | Catalog number | 6365 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Jun 16, 1998 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Engineer | Bill Jackson; Jeff Lord-Alge | | Personnel | Danny Elfman - vocals, guitar
John Avila - vocals, bass
Steve Bartek - guitar
Johnny "Vatos" Hernandez - drums, percussion
Dale Turner - trumpet
Leon Schneiderman - baritone saxophone
Carl Graves - vocals, keyboards
Also: Maxine Waters, Julia Waters, Bruce Fowler, Brian Mann, Brian Mann, Ralph Grierson, Yvonne S. Moriarity, Kenny Kotwitz |
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This CD is the second in our Songs of Hope series. Many wonderful people contributed to the recording of these songs. Following are some interesting tidbits about each song. 1. A Little Child Shall Lead Us - Thank you to our nieces for giving this song its sweet innocence: Michelle Desmond for the reading; Shauna Murphy, Kristen and Brenna Desmond for the chorus; and Shauna for your exceptional solos. Surely God has a plan for your beautiful gifts! 2. Born for Greatness - Inspired by Mary's Magnificat, this was written as a theme song for Dad Zuniga's seminar by the same name. Dad, in your service to God as an international spiritual motivator, you have shown us the true meaning of greatness. 3. Dios Por Delante - A blessing we learned from Lloyd's Dad in Spanish meaning, "May God go ahead of us" inspired this song which we arranged Mexican mariachi style. Thanks to our friends Mike & Brenda McCalley for providing the perfect scripture reading to accompany it. 4. For Today and Always - This song, used here by permission, was written in 1977 by Mary's grandmother Elsie Shimer and Bruce Prince-Joseph, former pianist with Leonard Bernstein and the N.Y. Philharmonic. Grandma, we dedicate this new folk rendition by your granddaughter and great-granddaughter to your loving memory. Thanks to our niece/godchild, Brianne Murphy for the reading and the angelic harmony duet. We want to hear more of you! 5. In God We Trust - Written as a tribute to our nation after 9/11, we call on God to be our strength and to keep us united. President Bush and Rudy Giuliani received copies of this song and their letters of thanks are framed in our studio. 6. In My Father's Eyes - Paul Zuniga, thank you for lending us your expertise on classical Spanish guitar for this special song. How appropriate to have two brothers working together on a song about the Prodigal Son! 7. The Lord Will Sing To Me - Thanks to our friend Barbara Saevig, who had this scripture on a calendar in her office, this song blossomed into life. What a joy to imagine that future time and place when the voice of God will sing to you and me! 8. One Day In Your Presence - Joining our soprano and tenor voices in this schola, our gratitude goes to two fine singers: our friend Joan Francis (cantor at Holy Trinity in San Pedro) singing alto and solo verse 3; and uncle/godfather Jerry Shimer (with the renowned St. Charles Borromeo choir in N. Hollywood) doing the reading, solo verse 2 and singing baritone. 9. I Will Lift My Eyes - Many thanks to Joe Adan, who wrote this melody over 20 years ago. When he asked us to write the lyrics, the words of Psalm 121 fit perfectly. We arranged the instruments to be reminiscent of the Renaissance and added three new melodies which culminate in four simultaneous vocal counterpoints. 10. There's Music In My Soul - Clap your hands and raise your voice! There's nothing like the sound of Gospel music! Our gratitude to members of our own Holy Trinity choir in San Pedro for the lively Gospel chorus: Donna Divona, Nancy Andrews, Tom Mooney and Joe Jankiewcz. ...
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