In Tatters, by Dallas David Ochoa

In Tatters

by Dallas David Ochoa

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1.	Shepherds Pie 04:29	buy track
2.	Streetlights 04:00	buy track
3.	Ranger 05:05	buy track
4.	A Tiny Spell (feat. Phephi) 03:19	buy track
5.	Last Night 03:59	buy track

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“Dallas' music has always captured my ear and moved me in ways that no other music does. It’s fun, but intense, harmonically fascinating yet not over the top. Music should make you think and feel and his collection 'In Tatters' does both very well.”

— Dave Preston (guitarist for Jake Shimabukuro / Dearling / Matt Morris)

“Dallas David Ochoa's newest EP 'In Tatters' is a lush soundscape of electronic ear candy, sweetened by Dallas' crystalline vocals and rhythmic guitar.”

— Lauren Kershner (writer for Willamette Week)

“Dallas bends the singer/songwriter genre with his aggressive guitar playing, catchy hooks, quirky outlook, and surprises around every corner... a truly unique and visionary talent.”

— Cass Anawaty (producer/engineer/owner - Sunbreak Music)

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A Review of "In Tatters" by Sociologist Randy Blazak

David Dallas Ochoa’s new EP, In Tatters, comes out of left field. The five tracks contain so many layers of intrigue, you can listen to it on multiple levels. Classic Miles Davis albums give you something similar. Sometime you focus on the trumpet, other listens you reserve for the piano or just the melody. Ochoa’s work fits a similar profile. At first, there is a struggle to figure out what box this music fits into, but then, once you let go, there are all kind of tasty bits and pieces to focus on; the acoustic rhythms, the socially adroit lyrics, the right angle vocals, the unexpected instrumentation. Fortunately it all adds up into something cohesive and powerful.

There are elements that are reminiscent of Kate Bush records or some of the more arty New Wave bands of the early 1980s, so it’s striking that all these sounds are coming from just Ochoa. For a 5-song EP, there’s a good range of tracks, including the romantic duet, “A Tiny Spell.” More would be welcomed. Portland is deep with talent and self-produced music but In Tatters is something truly unique. It really challenges the listener to unpack the music itself, but there’s so much there that it’s easily worth the effort. This is an artist with a long lifeline.

- Prof. Randy Blazak

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released February 18, 2018

All songs written by Dallas David Ochoa

Dallas David Ochoa: vocals, guitar, bass guitar, keys & synths, drum programming / editing - all tracks

Phephi: vocals - "A Tiny Spell"

CJ Hawley: guitar - "A Tiny Spell"

Doug Marrapodi: drums - all tracks

recorded and engineered by Dallas David Ochoa
drums recorded by John Christoffersen
Phephi's and CJ's tracks recorded at their home studios

produced, mixed, and mastered by "The Lord Of All Frequencies" Cass Anawaty / Sunbreak Music

photography by Divine One Studio

dedicated to Bernie Worrell

www.dallasdavidochoa.com

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Dallas David Ochoa New Mexico

Atmospheric guitar melodies & indie rock hooks coalesce in the sounds of singer-songwriter/guitarist Dallas David Ochoa.

Dallas’ latest from Heart Dance Records - “Sirens and Sigils” - is an emotive collection of guitar-centric music with its foundations rooted in acoustic, electric, & ambient textures. “Sirens and Sigils” drops on 6/9/23 - with the first single “Mirage” out on 2/19/23. ... more

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