Steve Bartek
Biography
Steve Bartek (January 30, 1952) is a film composer, guitarist, a flautist, conductor, and orchestrator. He is best known for his guitar work with the bands Oingo Boingo and Strawberry Alarm Clock. Steve Bartek is also responsible for musical work on Tales From The Crypt, An Extremely Goofy Movie, and Romy and Michelle's High School Reunion.
Known For & Full Filmography9 Titles
Movie - 1986, 2h 15m • as Oingo Boingo Band Member
Self-made millionaire Thornton Melon decides to get a better education and enrolls at his son Jason's college. While Jason tries to fit in with his fellow students, Thornton struggles to gain his son's respect, giving way to hilarious antics.
Movie - 1989, 2h 15m • as Himself, Man Carried Away In Bathtub
A music video compilation was also released by A&M Records alongside the album. It contained (in order) music videos for "Stay" and "Just Another Day" from Dead Man's Party, "Gratitude" from So-Lo, "Little Girls" from Only a Lad, "Nothing Bad Ever Happens" from Good for Your Soul, and "Private Life" from Nothing to Fear.
Movie - 1999, 2h 15m • as Self
Documentary on the making of Gus Van Sant's "Psycho." Featured at the Berlin Film Festival, 2000.
Movie - 1981, 2h 15m • as Self
Urgh! A Music War is a British film released in 1982 featuring performances by punk rock, new wave, and post-punk acts, filmed in 1980. Among the artists featured in the movie are Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD), Magazine, The Go-Go's, Toyah Willcox, The Fleshtones, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, X, XTC, Devo, The Cramps, Oingo Boingo, Dead Kennedys, Gary Numan, Klaus Nomi, Wall of Voodoo, Pere Ubu, Steel Pulse, Surf Punks, 999, UB40, Echo & the Bunnymen and The Police. These were many of the most popular groups on the New Wave scene; in keeping with the spirit of the scene, the film also features several less famous acts, and one completely obscure group, Invisible Sex, in what appears to be their only public performance.
Movie - 2011, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Filmed at Glen Helen Park in Devore, CA on May 18, 1983 between 2:40 and 3:40 PM.
Movie - 1985, 2h 15m • as Self - Lead Guitar
An MTV special featuring new wave band Oingo Boingo performing live at the Ritz rock club in New York City.
Movie - 2002, 2h 15m • as Self
Portrait of composer Danny Elfman. Produced for the “Men in Black II” DVD.
Movie - 1996, 2h 15m • as Self
Oingo Boingo's Farewell Concert at the Universal Amphitheatre.
Movie - 1987, 2h 15m • as Himself
Danny Elfman and Co.’s run of multi-night Halloween stands at Irivne Meadows from 1986 to 1991 were the stuff of legend. This film contains two full sets from October 30th and 31st, 1987.