OLIVER SEAN PROFILE
• Introduction:
Oliver Sean burst into the International Music Industry in 2003 with his self produced debut album ‘I Like It’ (Times Music/WOA Records) - A blend of Adult Contemporary & World Music where he fuses mainstream pop/rock with Indian Tablas.
Oliver made history when the album ‘I Like It’ was nominated for ‘Best International Album of the Year’ (AVMax Awards) along with Robbie Williams, Kylie Minogue, John Mayer & Third Eye Blind. The Single then Hit No.1 on the ‘World Music’ Charts and won the Songwriting Contest held by Grammy Award Partners – Loopwise.
• History:
At the age of 8 Oliver mastered the Guitar and was writing and composing by 11. Two years later Oliver mastered various other instruments and was awarded the Scholarship for ‘Most Outstanding Student in Music’, the first of his many musical achievements.
After being called a prodigy by newspapers and critics around the country and having played with various local bands, he moved to Dubai and pursued his MBA. During this time Oliver Sean started his independent record label ‘WOA Records’ & released his first Single ‘There She is Again’, a critically acclaimed song that received extensive radio airplay in the Middle East & U.K. The rest as they say is History!
• Latest News:
The Oliver Sean Band has been extensively touring and promoting his music. Their last televised concert was at the Closing Ceremony of the ‘International Film Festival of India’, where they rocked the 40,000 strong crowd as one organism to the Oliver Sean Sound – watch it on Sony Entertainment. You can also catch his ‘Live on Sky TV’ Concert that is broadcast regularly on the Sky/Granada TV Network. And definitely not to be missed is his unique 70’s style music video ‘I Like It’ which airs on MTV, Channel V etc…
Oliver was invited to perform at the World Peace Music Awards in 2004 and also got an invitation to perform at the International Jazz Festival of Montreal last year. His latest release is his rocking Debut Hindi Single ‘Darna Chod Do’ a chart topper on various radio channels, watch out for the Full Album and Video early September 2006 with his 2nd International album ‘Getting Around’ scheduled for release in December.
Now known as one of the reigning ‘World Music’ stars, even the French Government is hooked to Oliver’s tunes and used his Newest Composition ‘The Libran Mind’ as the Theme Song for their Tourism Campaign of the Massif Region in France.
One thing is guaranteed – You are gonna be tapping your feet and saying – “Hey Darna chod do mate, cause I LIKE IT!
DISCOGRAPHY:
• 1999 There She is Again - Single (WOA Records)
• 2001 Live On Sky TV - Television (Waterfall Studios)
• 2002 MTV VJ - Television (MTV Asia Network)
• 2003 I Like It - Album (WOA/Times Music)
• 2003 I Like It - Video (WOA/Waterfall)
• 2005 Darna Chod Do - Single (Crescendo/W.O.A Records)
• 2005 Roop Tera Mastana - Single (Crescendo/W.O.A Records)
• 2005 I Like It Techno Mix – Single (W.O.A Records)
• 2005 Libran Mind – Film Score (French Government)
• 2005 The Goa Song – Background Score (Government of India)
ACCOLADES:
• Nominee International Album Of The Year – AVMax Awards
• Artiste Of The Month – Times Music
• Upcoming Artiste Of The Year – Rave Magazine
• Headlined at the Mick Jagger Center - United Kingdom
• Invitee World Peace Music Awards – Hanoi
• Invitee International Jazz Festival - Canada
• No.1 on World Music Charts – Numberonemusic.com
• Winner International Songwriting Contest – Loopwise.com
• Theme song for France – French Tourism
• Headlined at the Closing Ceremony ‘International Film Festival Of India’ – Government Of India
• Theme Song for Government of Goa Republic Day Parade 2006 – Government of India
• Headlined at the International Wine Festival ‘Grape Escapade’ Closing Ceremony – Goa Tourism
CONTACT
• Web: http://www.oliversean.com
• Email: oliver@oliversean.com
• Tel: +91-9326126670
PRESS EXCERPTS
“Bluesy Tracks, guitar driven music, gentle rhythms keep your foot-tapping throughout the album” “it’s the intelligent use of tabla with guitars that lends a distinctive touch to the sound of the album” - Nominee Best International Album of the Year 2003 – AV MAX Awards
“On the whole, Oliver's vocals are good, and the Indian percussion leaves a lasting impression on the listener. Oodles of attitude, energy and imagination - that's Oliver's music for you.” – A. Vishnu, The Hindu
“This one man show album should impress many. The explicit verses of ‘I like It’ may sound irreverent, but the composition is very catchy. The country flavoured ‘Nicole’ has been given a desi touch with tabla beats inserted in the midst of a very Texas sound – quite cool!” – Swapnil Raje, Tata Infomedia Ltd
“Here’s the most amazing Indian dish to have hit the western shores from the beaches of Goa – the 6’2” tall, 25 year old Oliver Sean. In his debut album ‘I Like It’, he’s concocted a delicious blend of blues, rock and country with Indian instruments.” – SUN
“Oliver has cool songs, warm charm, sex appeal, killer looks – in short, everything it takes to go very, very far” – Remo Fernandes
“Its true that Oliver Sean’s cherubic face makes his album cover look devilishly good. However beyond the seraphic Kenny G curls lie vocal chords with swagger and richness” – Elle
“If you find yourself playing Oliver Sean’s latest album over and over again, blame it on Goa” – Cosmopolitan
“His music is different – a curiously pleasant blend of acoustic guitar with a smattering of the tabla influenced by Blues, Country and Rock” – Simona Terron, Times Of India
“Ballads, Blues & Fusion – Oliver’s lilting melodies put him in a league of his own. One thing is for sure –You’ll Like It!” – Times Music
“Oliver Sean does Goa proud as MTV Asia’s new Pop Star” – Goa Plus
“His Music is as exotic a cocktail of sounds as his lineage. And while his Half Italian and Half Portuguese roots explain the charm, his chilled out attitude spells Goa with a capital G.” – Deepa Rao, Hyderabad Times
“Oliver Sean’s fresh as mint album ‘I Like It’ is a true expression, of this highly talented singer/songwriter/guitarist, which can be felt in his cool, honest beautiful music. Oliver has rekindled his roots and revitalized the fusion element” – Navhind Times
“And just incase his songs don’t stop you in your tracks, his looks will” – India Today
“Oliver Sean – ‘I Like It’ – So do we!...The soulful singing, the crystalline acoustic guitar strumming in gay abandon, the bouncy percussion – they all add up to a very upbeat sound” – Upcoming Artiste Of The Year, RAVE - USA
“What is noteworthy about Oliver that he is a singer, songwriter, music composer and producer all rolled into one.” – Bombay Times
http://www.oliversean.com
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