PEL Presents NEM#159: Steve Bartek (Oingo Boingo) Is a Writer, Not Just an Arranger

<p>Steve is best known as guitarist/arranger for Oingo Boingo through their eight albums from 1981-1995 and for following its leader Danny Elfman into a life creating movie soundtracks. However, his activity as composer goes all the way back to the late '60s.</p> <p>We discuss "Tango" by jackiO from <a href="https://amzn.to/3CRMrtF">their self-titled album</a> (2019), "The Wake" and "Checking Out/Streets of Managu" from <a href="https://amzn.to/3mMNBB6">his soundtracks</a> to <em>Guilty as Charged</em> (1991) and <em>The Art of Travel</em> (2008), and "Rainy Day Mushroom Pillow" by Strawberry Alarm Clock from <a href="https://amzn.to/3mMBZxV"><em>Incense and Peppermints</em></a> (1967). Outro: "Nothing to Feel" by Fejj from <a href="https://amzn.to/3bLSm7M"><em>Alive</em></a> (1979) Intro: the title track to <a href="https://amzn.to/31BwKt1"><em>Dead Man's Party</em></a> by Oingo Boingo (1985).</p> <p><a href="http://www.nakedlyexaminedmusic.com/">Hear more Nakedly Examined Music</a>. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/nemusicpodcast/">Like our Facebook page</a>. <a href="http://patreon.com/nakedlyexaminedmusic">Support us on Patreon</a>.</p> <p>Sponsor: Upgrade your showering at <a href="https://nebia.com/nem">nebia.com/nem</a> (code NEM).</p>