Singing Guide: Oingo Boingo
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Oingo Boingo was a new wave band from California fronted by the talented Danny Elfman. Elfman’s unique voice was an essential part of the band’s sound, not just as a singer but also as a songwriter. Their music is characterized by a blend of electronic and rock elements, intricate arrangements, and catchy melodies.
So how can you learn to sing like Danny Elfman? First, you will need to assess your vocal range with our vocal range test and find your closest match among famous singers in our vocal ranges of famous singers section.
Danny is known for his energetic and dynamic singing style, which can be challenging to master. To start, you should practice breathing techniques to increase your lung capacity and breath control, as demonstrated in our breathing basics article.
Another essential aspect of Danny’s singing style is his use of pitch accuracy. Our pitch accuracy test is a great tool to help you fine-tune your ear and improve your pitch, while the virtual piano in our vocal pitch monitor can help you visualize your sung notes and improve your accuracy.
Danny's vocals are also characterized by his use of vocal distortion techniques such as growling, which can be challenging to master. You can start by practicing your voice registers, vocal breaks, and mixed voice techniques, as explained in our voice registers and vocal break article. Our videos for growling and heavy modal technique are also beneficial for learning these skills.
Danny employs vibrato in many of his songs, and we offer several resources to help you master this technique. You can experiment with using your diaphragm to create a vibrato effect as shown in our videos for the Beggars Bounce and Diaphragm Bounce techniques.
Finally, don’t forget to practice performing the song. You can find the lyrics and sheet music for Danny’s Oingo Boingo songs in our songbook section, along with chords and karaoke tracks. You can also learn tips on how to overcome stage fright in our article on the topic.
By using the relevant Singing Carrots articles, exercises, and tools, you can begin to develop your unique singing style and take inspiration from Danny Elfman's singing expertise.