Oingo Boingo – Dead Man's Party
The music gear and equipment used by the artists, producers, engineers, and more involved in the making of the 1985 album Dead Man's Party.
Music from Dead Man's Party
Artists on Dead Man's Party
Gear Used On Dead Man's Party
Explore the instruments, equipment, software, and production tools used in the making of Oingo Boingo – Dead Man's Party (1985). Click more on each item to see exactly how it was used.
John Avila
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Keyboards and Synthesizers used by John Avila on Dead Man's Party
Avg price: $776.20
2:46 shows a good close up of the keytar in action. This wiki article indicates Avila as the player of the Keytar.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dead_Man%27s_Party_(album)
Choreographed shuffling on stage with Danny and the lead guitarist... does it get anymore 80's than this?
Studio Equipment used by John Avila on Dead Man's Party
Alesis Vortex Wireless 2 USB/MIDI Keytar Controller with Accelerometer
Avg price: $419.86
Avila, who generally played bass guitar in Oingo Boingo's heyday, often preferred a bass voiced keytar for Dead Man's party. He originally used a Roland Axis in the 80's, but upgraded to this pretty red Alesis Vortex for this reunion performance. It's exceedingly rare to find clips of anyone online using Keytar as a bass instrument which makes Avila's choice extra special.
Guitars used by Danny Elfman on Dead Man's Party
Hagstrom I Kent PB-24-G Electric Guitar
guitar used in Oingo Boingo's Dead Man's Party video
Guitars used by Steve Bartek on Dead Man's Party
In this user-uploaded photo, Steve Bartek is seen holding a Carvin DC150 guitar. He used this guitar in the "Weird Science" music video and "Dead Man's Party," and recorded all the tracks on the "Dead Man's Party" EP with it.