Biography
Oliver Sean created waves worldwide with his self produced English album 'I like It' in 2003. His Italian, Portuguese & Indian heritage is reflected in his eclectic music and its fusion of mainstream rock with classical Indian instruments and Latin Rhythms. As a critic described it "Watching Oliver Sean performing live is like Jim Morrison & Dave Mathews Band were jamming with Ravi Shankar & Zakhir Hussein"

Oliver made history when '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 (N1M).


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Oliver and his band are now taking India by storm, promoting his recently released debut Hindi album 'Darna Chod Do'. The 2007 Darna Chod Do tour sees Oliver Sean performing in 15 cities throughout India.

The Oliver Sean Band's unforgettable concert was the closing ceremony of the 'International Film Festival of India' where they had the 40,000 strong crowd moving as one organism to the Oliver Sean Sound.

Oliver Sean's music videos and Live TV performances/appearances are currently on air on MTV, Channel V, B4U Music, Zee Music and can also be watched on the Official Site that broadcasts all Oliver Sean shows and appearances from various channels across the world.

His popularity in Europe has seen him topping world music charts and the French Government is currently using his song 'The libran Mind' as the theme song for its tourism campaign of the Massif Region.

Oliver is also the CEO of two recording companies and his second English album 'Getting Around' is scheduled for release later this year.

One thing is guaranteed – You are gonna be tapping your feet and saying – "Hey 'Darna chod do mate', cause 'I LIKE IT!'"


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OLIVER SEAN DISCOGRAPHY/INFO

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 (Times Music/W.O.A Records)
• 2003 I Like It - Video (Waterfall/W.O.A Records)
• 2005 I Like It Techno Mix – Single (W.O.A Records)
• 2005 Libran Mind – Film Score, Massif Region (French Government)
• 2005 The Goa Song – Background Score, Republic Day (Government of India)
• 2007 Darna Chod Do - Album (Crescendo Music/W.O.A Records)
• 2007 Darna Chod Do – Video (W.O.A Records/Crescendo Music)
• 2007 Darna Remix – Video (W.O.A Records/Crescendo Music)

ACCOLADES:

• Nominee International Album Of The Year – AVMax Awards
• Artiste Of The Fortnight – 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 – N1M Charts (USA)
• Winner International Songwriting Contest – Loopwise (USA)
• Theme song for France – French Tourism
• Headlined at the Closing Ceremony ‘International Film Festival Of India’ – Government Of India
• Theme Song for Republic Day Parade 2006 (Goa Float) – Government of India
• Headlined the Euro-India Forum for the Prime Minister of India – Goa
• Featured artiste – Zee Singles, Zee Music

CONTACT

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• Email: oliver@oliversean.com
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OLIVER SEAN 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” – Elle Now

“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

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