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About Zach C-O

 

Zachary Chang-Otañez is a singer-songwriter and student at Berklee College of Music. His interest in music began when he first started playing drums at age three. At age ten, he joined School of Rock’s House Band, performing covers at a variety of venues. He later formed two independent bands, with which he recorded original music at professional studios. Utilizing his musical experience, along with his ability to sing and play a variety of instruments, Zach Chang wrote his first solo EP (Coronal Mass Ejection), a classical EP (Curtains), and four singles. Zach’s musical inspirations include Red Hot Chili Peppers, Radiohead, Foo Fighters, John Mayer, and Coldplay. 




 
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With Me

by Zach C-O

Credits: All parts written and performed by Zachary Chang-Otañez.

Recording/mixing engineers: Zachary Chang-Otañez: recorded at Shaka Studios, Palo Alto, California

Album Art by Livia Bednarz

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All of the Time

by Zach C-O

Credits: All parts written and performed by Zachary Chang-Otañez

Mixing Engineer: Luca Alexandru

Album Art by Ana Chuna

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Graded

by Zach C-O

Credits: All parts written and performed by Zachary Chang-Otañez.

Recording/mixing engineers: Kiki D Chang, Zach W Chang: recorded at Shaka Studios, Palo Alto, California

Album Art by Ana Chuna

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Dreaming

by Zach C-O

Credits: All songs written and performed by Zachary Chang-Otañez. Recording/mixing engineers: Kiki D Chang, Zach W Chang; recorded at Shaka Studios, Palo Alto, California.

Art: Livia Bednarz

Additional Recording Engineer Credits: Jake Rubenstein

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Dia Via

by Zach C-O

Credits: All songs written and performed by Zachary Chang-Otañez. Recording/mixing engineer: Kiki D Chang; recorded at Shaka Studios, Palo Alto, California.

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Curtains

by Zach C-O

Credits: All songs written and performed by Zachary Chang-Otañez. Recording/mixing engineer: Kiki D Chang; recorded at Shaka Studios, Palo Alto, California.

latest news


September 6th, 2024

Zach releases his first fully self-produced single, “With Me”.

May 21st, 2024

Zach C-O releases his second music video for his pop single “All of the Time”

Fall 2023

Zach C-O and his Berklee band start playing shows around the Boston area.

September 15th, 2023

Zach C-O’s official music video for his latest single, “Graded”, is released on YouTube.

July 20th-August 18th, 2023

Zach performs six shows across the Bay Area, accompanied by Eli Griffiths and occasionally his full backing band.

January 6th, 2023

Zach’s second single, “Dreaming”, is available on all streaming platforms!

August 26, 2022

Zach performs at Back to School Fest along with Calcifer, The Purple Hearts’ Club, Citixzzen, and More Plants.

July 16, 2022

Zach performs live at Campbell Community Center with a three-piece backing band.

October 11, 2021

Zach C-O’s first single, “Dia Via”, is now available on all streaming platforms!

July 30, 2021

“Curtains” is now available on all streaming platforms!

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February 4, 2021

“Coronal Mass Ejection” is now available on all streaming platforms!

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January 27, 2021

Zach’s new EP “Curtains” is now available on his website and features the first songs he wrote on piano! Soon to be available on all streaming sites as well.

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November 22, 2020

The new album is done and available on Zach’s website. Soon to be available on streaming sites as well!

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August 14, 2020

Finishing recording drums for Stardust - check out the drum recording setup: Gretsch Renown shells, Zildjian cymbals, and lots of Moongel and duct-tape/tissue dampers. Recording engineer trying out an AKG 414XL microphone on the ride cymbal to get a more pristine high end.

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July 17, 2020

Zach and his recording engineer, Kiki Chang (coincidentally his Dad) records vocals for Stardust.

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July 14, 2020

Zach records guitar for Fresh Out of the Store and destroys his neck.