Olduvai Music
and Olduvai Records
Olduvai Music
Olduvai Music(ASCAP) was founded in 1993 by Jeffrey Chin and Steve Creason because
they wanted to establish a music publishing company that reflected both their
backgrounds and musical philosophies. Jeffrey is a classically-trained pianist
who has spent many years touring and recording with a variety of top contemporary
recording artists and entertainers. Steve is a guitarist who has studied music
composition at the University of Michigan, San Francisco State University and
the University of Southern California. They realize that all the studying, practicing
and training in the world doesn't mean a thing if people cannot relate to their
music. They also realize the importance of stepping back from a project both
to view and listen to it more objectively, and to gain a better perspective
of what is really needed. They don't believe in dumbing down their music in
order to reach the lowest possible common denominator, whatever that may be
at any given time. They produce music that has integrity and will stand the
test of time. Just as the Olduvai Gorge in Tanzania is a truly unique place
where various factors combined to provide us with an incredible glimpse into
the roots of mankind, Olduvai Music produces something that can reach people
at the most primal level, yet still engage you sufficiently to continue to evolve.
We have two California locations,
San Francisco and Altadena. We
always welcome the opportunity
to work with original artists,
musicians and songwriters.
Olduvai Records
Olduvai Records is an independent
label that is dedicated to the
proposition that all record companies
are created equal. That is, equal
- until some A&R guy comes
along and messes everything up
because his boss wants to make
money. Lots and lots of money.
And the A&R guy knows that
the easiest way to get fired is
to sign a new unproven act. So
he signs the same act over and
over and over again, overlooking
the tremendous new and upcoming
talent that is available. Sound
familiar?
That won't happen at Olduvai
Records because there are no spineless
A&R guys or rich bosses looking
to make loads of money. ("We
just want to be RICH! RICH! RICH!
... I mean comfortably middle-class",
quips Creason.)
Olduvai Records will always remain
eclectic and artistically oriented,
and will reflect the musical tastes
of co-founders Jeffrey Chin and
Steve Creason . And that music
will always be well-written, well-produced
and performed with an edge.
Unfortunately we are no longer
accepting unsolicited demos, but
if you have some music that you
feel is a match for our label,
please do feel free to contact
us .
Sample and demo reels available
on request.