RUNNING ON A TREADMILL (2020)
When we started our isolation, I found myself out of sorts (like most of us surely did). My energy was very low. I had poured so much of myself into preparing for Coachella, and suddenly... nothing. Like everyone else, I was stunned and a little shell-shocked. I decided to return to an orchestral commission, but I found that my focus was also whacked from everything turning upside down.
Weirdly, as I struggled though those first few weeks, an old tune I had written decades ago began running though my mind. I didn't know why, but it didn't go away. Eventually I decided not to resist and laid down tracks, just for the simple pleasure. It's really almost like a nursery rhyme. Maybe under all that stress that's why it came back to me, and just the act of recording it was really calming for my brain.
I decided finally to share it with everyone. It's silly and simple. Playing everything and singing live to my backing tracks. This thing is funky! This is NOT my new single or for a new album that I'm working on. Just a little something that was fun to record and relaxed me, and maybe it will do the same for you? Totally home-made! Daughter @malielfman shot it on her iPhone, and homie Jon Mann Krieger (my Danny and Buddy Show collaborator) edited it. Hope you like it!
-Danny
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And with that, Danny Elfman wins the COVID-Quarantine music video contest.
This warms my old Boingo heart. So happy to be hearing a new amazing version of Running on a Treadmill. 10/10
How many times have I listened to this. Many nights I listen to it when I go to sleep. since I was a teenager. I'm 57. I love Oingo Boingo and Danny Elfman.
The things you find when you’re randomly scrolling through KZread. This was such a delight to find. I love Oingo Boingo and I absolutely adore Danny Elfman. Thank you for this lovely piece Mr. Elfman. Peace be with you.
Danny, I religiously listened to your Oingo Boingo stuff in high school (2007-2011), and randomly decided to revisit it today only to discover you've started releasing singles and stuff again!! Thank you for sharing the brain worm with us in this new form 💖 honestly I feel like this version has just a little something the old album version was missing. The vibe is not frantically sprinting like the original, it's more just.... unconscious repetition of a cycle. And somehow to me that's more fitting.
@michaelburk9171
11 ай бұрын
I listened religiously when I was in high school (1981-1985). Good music is good music. Love this new version
@TheChefmike66
5 ай бұрын
I graduated in '84, same opinion.@@michaelburk9171
I love the proud smile of her father the daughter has. And how thoroughly confused the dog looks at his first shot, saying What I got to do with this? Lol, then at the end how unmotivated the dog looks on the treadmill lol. 😂
Wow. Seriously, Danny, your music is out of this world! I absolutely loved this. Brilliant stuff.
I could die happy listening to this version. I'm OBSESSED with it.
Thank you so much for this!! You are such a huge inspiration. Stay safe, sir!
Oh my! Why does this not have a million views? Danny you are a genius and an inspiration. Thanks so much for sharing such a candid, personal piece of work.
This is the song that got stuck in my head in 1983 and made me a fan. Thanks for the new version!
@TheChefmike66
4 ай бұрын
For me, it was pretty much all of Nothing To Fear. I have listened to this version about 50-75 times. it makes me feel happy.
@kcinkg
2 ай бұрын
I really enjoyed this, you say simple and silly, but I hear the increasing complexity sneaking up on me 10 seconds in, I also see you happy with how it’s sounding as you play, and that warms my heart as much as anything I hear.
really graceful way to incorporate the horns from the album cut. i dig the clarity of the lyrics. i first heard this 30 years ago, when i was 10.
There is just no other voice like yours, instant chills down the spine whenever I hear it... thank you for this and Happy, brings back memories but I Miss those Halloween shows the most....... I have 3 songs that are required to be played at my wake..... Rush- Working man and Oingo Boingo - Nobody Lives forever followed by Dead Mans Party
If I can’t listen to this on my deathbed I’m not dying
I think I've listened to this more than almost any new song in 2020. Absoutely oozing with charm, and an atmosphere so thick you can choke on it. Love it, and can't wait to see what comes next.
ah beautiful! Can’t live a day without Danny’s voice)
I get this song randomly in my head at work. I guess it shows how old I am. Thanks for this upload!
I remember being a kid, hearing Beetlejuice melody for the first time. Was obsessed with it but being a kid I never looked up to who made it, I just liked the tunes. Throughout the years to my high school days, I heard some more catchy tunes from various movies that I really loved and I think that was the time I started looking into who makes these masterpieces. To my surprise, the best tunes that never left my mind were made by one man, Danny Elfman! I started following his music like I would any other popular band ( remember I was in my teens ), and with great anticipation awaiting the new unique movie theme, I was never disappointed! I also researched, watched any interviews to get a feeling of what kind of a man is my idol...I was surprised by his life story and climb in the movie industry. The fact that he had no music school degree like the other movie composers at the time, and still beat all of them in their game was just...WOW! I had a band at the time and this really made me feel like music is something that comes from your mind and soul, school can help understand it better yes, but it can also cripple your creativity. You can not create something new blindly following the same steps everybody else does, gotta make your own path. I'm 37 now, composed a few songs myself, still doing music and enjoying it a lot, not limiting myself to anything in life and it's all thanks to this man right here! Thank you Danny for inspiring me throughout the years in all possible ways!
man he's so freaking cool!
Mr. Elfman if you by chance read this I would just like you to know you are one of my favorite artists. Your work with Oingo Boingo was awesome. One of my favorites of your songs if you remember it is an unreleased song called "All The Pieces" the arrangement espically in the pre chorus is so catchy and memorable. Is there any chance at all to get a studio remaster of the song? And other unreleased gems? It would really make my year to hear All The Pieces in studio quality sound!
Thank you so much for this! My husband and I loved hearing this version! Its so calming and chill with an edge to it! We listen to your Oingo Boingo albums all the time and liked the throw back!
How have only 1k+ people liked this!? I love this version and I wish he'd release an official version for Spotify or cd/vinyl 😢
My favourite oingo boingo tune. Little spookier than normal. Loving it though
Danny is always one of my favorites!!
WOW!!! This is really Happening... Mr. Danny "Oingo Boingo" Elfman !!! Backing to the old school ! Always perfect!
WE NOW that you are a rocker from the STARS , Thanks a lot forever you magic in the NACHO LIBRE movie was the gold for all the world and for us, you triger Mister Loco band back to the studio love you always
Oh man, just now listening to this with my new wireless buds, damn JBL got their sound game tight!
Hey Danny I really enjoyed your music video for Nothing Bad Ever Happens To Me.
He would be such a cool dad😊
My whole life you've made music that has inspired me and frustrated me (wish I had written it!)
Oh, how I love this. The memories. Thank you sir.
@TheChefmike66
5 ай бұрын
I cannot believe that I just found this. This is like a golden blast from my childhood in a new, more relatable form or something. It's like new content to me. I'm obsessed. Danny Elfman is so cool!
One of my Boingo favorites. It definitely sticks to the brain.
This is such a sweet song…
It’s so groovy,, I can’t chose which is better
I really love this track, thank you for revisiting it!
@Bloops
3 жыл бұрын
hah hah yes mate!
Is it time? Is it that time, now? Can I awaken my sleeping hungry soul? Is the fantabulous energy of Danny (Family and O.B.?) going to rush a tidal wave over the world once again? Alas, only an utterly lost soul so devoted to this "macabre and wonderful" would wait forever for such hope. Yes, now is the time. Time to awaken with a wave of the macabre and wonderful for the world is in need. The world is ready.
Makes me smile to see that this song has zero dislikes. Let’s keep it that way ❤️
absolutely amazing!! oddly calming, especially for what is an upbeat tune. love them both nonetheless 💗 surprised this video doesnt have more attention, such great work.
I NEED THIS VERSION ON SPOTIFY😭
Sounds like the ghost of the mystic knights joining in and for some reason that got me all emotional.
UCSD gym.....1984 Del Mar Fairgrounds UCSD Open Air SD Sports Arena....1987 4 Great Shows.....Thanks Danny
Welcome back Danny! This is like a dream come true! My father introduced me to Oingo Boingo when I was a child in the 80s and been a huge fan ever since. We both are looking forward to the new album!! I never had the opportunity to see you live being I was only 5, but hopefully that will one day come true too!
This song sounds like something id listen to on a rainy day, its very... Relaxing 😌
Love this. I must say Danny has a fabulous voice. 💕
I can never tire of you DE
this is wonderful makes me happy
thank you very much
No ha cambiado, sigue con ese estilo sombrío y bizarro. Me encanta 😍.
One of my all time favorite songs! Thanks...I needed that.
I really love this version you made. It's always been interesting to see how your sound has changed over time even going back to old Mystic Knights recordings of certain songs.
Love it! Thank you for sharing with us all. Really hope to hear more of your home pieces!
Loving it Thank you.
this is the first oingo boingo song i ever listened to. my gateway song if you will... hearing this new take on the song that started it all for me means so much :)
Awesomeness!
I love this!
Love this rendition.
Man. Its so Amazing! Thanks Danny
I love hearing your voice
Isso sim que é um som ❤🎼❤
Amazing, Maestro. :D Bravo!
Maestro eres grande.
Danny, you're simply the best!❤
I love this man
Love it.
You are great! I´ve always been a sucker for mystery
This is one of my favorite songs by you and it's magical to find this
its a grreat ending.. THX DANNY!
Great version of a classic! And that workspace is incredible.
so deep 🖤
Fantastic!!!
Soooooo awesome Danny Elfman! So glad to see you touring again!!!
Awesome 😎!!!!
That is beautiful! I loved every moment. Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful video.
Fabylos ❤🎉😅❤
Oh hell yes! I can hear the evolution of your years experience, after the original was recorded, integrated in this. So cool Danny.
Like that guitar part. What a Composer - So Gifted!
Fabylos ❤😂😅❤
Love it sir
Thank you.
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I hope it's not insulting to say this sounds like Ray Davies wrote it, 'cause I love Ray Davies.
I'm calling on Biden to mandate a quarantine just for Danny so we can get more content like this
This man will be doing this at 80
Ur voice is so captivating😍
i am so in LOVEEE with this
I saw Danny in Chula Vista on Aug 3rd. Was hoping he do a version like that. But alas. He played a bunch of Oingo songs but not this one.
YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Danny thank you so much for this... everything you do just makes me smile... even Happy, which led me here. ;O) Oh look.. i just repeated what the previous commenter wrote LOL
👏👏👏 for Danny Elfman I like the song it's very good
LOVE YOU MAN
Danny’s the best!
Sounds a little bit like a Zappa tune, choon even! Very nice tbh, querky, and that's definitely Mr elfman to a T! Thank you! 💙
Sou sua fa desde a minha adolescência 😍
@athosr.s
Жыл бұрын
Somos dois!
@tamiozzo3960
Жыл бұрын
@@athosr.s Que bom q também curte☺
Jetter Mars in Danny’s vid: Hey daddy i made a cameo as toy from a vid (jajajaja, hey Lois reference)
Hey Danny, I'm in my 20s and I like punk music but your my favorite musician since oingo bingo. Shot in the dark, and I'm just a random person but could we play music? I'm not very good but don't have anyone to play music with.
You make me want to give more music.
would be great if Danny officially released all of the unreleased Boingo songs like Vultures and Find You and Head in the Clouds, etc
💓
Omg, where is this album! This is great
Please, I asked on both your Facebook and Twitter, but can I do a cover of your version of this song? I really don't want to make a cover of it based on your version without permission, but I am really inspired by you!!!