Epic, outstanding and unforgettable
by Jen Giraud on 11/6/24Hollywood Bowl - HollywoodRating: 5 out of 5Danny Elfman is the musical, artistic and performance genuis of our times possessing unique diverse talents, musical perspectives, intriguing creative inspirations and directions. From his early days with the Mystic Knights to Oingo Boingo, Danny Elfman's evolution as a musician, artist, entertainer and composer of movie soundtracks to beautiful and complex classical musical compositions, then on to an unexpected and welcome return to ROCK with the release of albums Big Mess 2021 and Bigger Messier 2022, he amazes us. The BBBB show includes a sampling of his vast repertoire of work. It entices the audience with well loved soundtracks including scores from his Tim Burton work, "Nightmare before Christmas,"singing beautifully as Jack, and much more. Danny Elfman weaves well known Oingo Boingo favorites, "Only a Lad,"and appropriate for the Halloween season, "Deadman's Party,"and more seamlessly into this concert, with his industrial rock leaning new album music. As he puts it, "it makes no sense,"yet it does! Danny Elfman builds on the excitement by surprising and delighting the audience with his newly released song "Monkeys on the loose,"that he premiered at the Sick New World Music Festival, Las Vegas April 2024. If that weren't enough he then stunned with a brand new song premiere of a melodic, rhythmic and powerful unreleased song, "In My Head."Danny's vocals are incredible. Both new songs are inspired and so exciting. The BBBB performance captures a glimpse into the unique magical creativity that is Danny Elfman. This performance is visually spectacular and energetic. He sounds amazing. Danny Elfman possesses a stage presence that is intense, exhilarating, dramatic, touching, entertaining and engaging. The Elf Band is beyond compare. Members are a talented group of professionals that include; Robin Finck, guitar, Nili Brosh, guitar, Stu Brooks, guitar , Ilan Rubin, drums. To the delight of Oingo Boingo fans, Steve Bartek, an original guitar player and a creative force of Oingo Boingo joined to perform. What a treat! The orchestra is gorgeous and on point. In addition to the expected instruments, they use unique instruments from Danny Elfman's personal collection. After this concert the audience is left amazed, energized, intrigued, happy, feeling nostalgic and left in eager anticipation of what is next from Danny Elfman whose creativity seems to know no limits, or labels, and never can be predicted. Simply fascinating.