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Hi! Here’s the very first official music video released by FUGANDHI!

The video is for the song “98″ and it’s strictly a D.I.Y. video (DUDE I literally did everything for this ALL BY MYSELF). Yeah - it took long enough to organize it all, but I had to make the music, then afterwards I had to make the video (amidst trying to record and more importantly, having all my time taken up by working for a living).

Since I created FUGANDHI and CHEAP FIX RECORDS! - I figured it would make sense that I be the one to lead the way. I have been creating all of the music, and I have been working diligently to ensure this band performs LIVE very soon and the full length album, “MASS HYSTERIA!” gets the proper release it deserves (once it’s FINISHED!)!

So, I originally didn’t want to put my face out there because I’d prefer if people just listen to the music, but I do understand that it’s good to see the person who has been pouring the creative energies into this colorful world. Aside from writing, producing, and recording the music - I also did all of the practical effects, cinematography, editing, directing, and overall production management for the music video all by myself. I’m going to be recruiting more people as time continues (due to the fact that I’m going to need the help soon anyway) - So keep checking back for any new stuff and new faces! =)

The video is an extremely simple concept, and with the one-point perspective throughout the entire video - it is a very straight-forward and direct visual statement (DUH! of my big ol’ noggin). This was the first time I had done any edits on anything that was not a computer, so there are a lot of firsts for this one. I’m not a camera-whore so it was actually very different just having the camera on me and only me - yes, I totally flubbed a line in the song hahaha, but fuck it, you gotta keep going and no I didn’t feel like cutting it out cuz whatever. I didn’t wear any make-up, didn’t straighten my teeth (lol), didn’t get a tan, didn’t get primped a pampered like a little BITCH.

I know a lot of “perfectionists” and I will admit I am one, too - so I have been trying to cut back on being such a meticulous and detail-obsessed musician/director/editor/performer. I do aim for perfection, but I’m totally happy with catching Excellence (as long as I put my heart into it).

While on the subject of perfection - I took a lot of liberties with this video (as well as the recording of these songs). I have experience on-camera from when I was like a teenager and I was helping some friends out with their independent movies, but that was me just having a great time with old friends and having a learning experience doing creative work (which I enjoy having in my life).

It’s been years since I’ve done any creative work (outside of home), mainly because I’ve had to focus on working for a living (I don’t have a trust fund or anything like that). I’ve always kept my love and genuine passion for all things creative and expressive through my conversations, daydreams, and efforts to lead me to here. I have been too busy working these odd jobs rather than dedicating my energy where it should truly be applied - My Creativity.

The video gave me the freedom to perform without having my guitar, which was interesting, but I gotta say I prefer playing my guitar every time. Maybe for the next video you’ll see the full band and finally get to see us with our gear. Who knows - MAYBE we can expect to see some SHOW DATES on here some time soon - WHO KNOWS?! We’ll see! = )

SO YEAHHHH!!! Today is the first official music video release from CHEAP FIX RECORDS & FUGANDHI! GOD BLESS AMERICA! 

Keep checking back for any new releases/news/updates/random PICTURES of ME being a GOOFBALL with my FUGANDHI crew! HERE WE GO GO GOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

Take it easy, everybody! Have a great day (every day)!

“In the end we will all go, my friend... 

Did you define the time or become so blind? When there was unknown good just as unknown crimes.

When the hidden became given to the ones that thought they could get away (from the tremendously undying light of day). 

As God as my witness - no one will get away from their dirty deeds (as they’ve planted as seeds into the hearts & minds to make us unkind). No one can put a mask over their face in order to replace what has been known from above since the beginning of time.

The person who is good will be ultimately understood as to preserve the word of the incomprehensible urge under a primary force of life (of which is free from dark strife): an unstoppable, untouchable, invisible, all-knowing, all-seeing, all-feeling, and all-healing force of life. 

No authority stands before me of whom grasps this true power (of which all should cower) - and it is in our lives that we serve a purpose much greater than the petty, the feeble, and the material fakers.

So, to the ones who shall pray, for a better today - keep with you the courage to keep shaping the way: It is our story to shine beyond the mind and into the heart & soul of time.”

Hi! How’s it goin?

A long time ago, I stated in an article “FUGANDHI: An Elaboration” the basic mission of FUGANDHI and Cheap Fix Records (in a nutshell)...

..Well - after much deliberate thought and further meditation on the future of FUGANDHI & Cheap Fix Records - we are no longer an organization/artistic collective/whatever-the-hell-ya-wanna-call-it.

As of 5/1/2019 - Cheap Fix Records officially stands as a Record Company (dot Com, not dot ORG)!!!

It took a very long time for me to make this decision, as I truly had to think about the future for not only myself, but my loved ones (and any unborn children I may have in the future - God-willing).

I had initially tried to develop a path away from forming a corporation, however, due to my own intelligence and willingness for a better way in my life (and my family’s) - it just made more sense to actually profit off of my ideas & creativity & determined efforts.

...So what does that mean with what I had said before? About setting aside a percentage of our earnings to ensure good charity for organizations/groups in need. Well, I’ve decided to maintain my social responsibility towards my fellow person by setting aside a certain percentage of our profits (after the Kickstarter campaign due to their rules; a percentage from our record sales shall be set aside) to ensure I do indeed offer charity/donations where needed (again - after the Kickstarter campaign to fully comply with their rules). I think that being able to truly profit and make some serious money would allow for a more legitimate and practically-driven result in making sure that there is enough money for my household before I can start reaching out and donating energy & money for organizations & groups who need support & care.  I’m not messin’ around - I mean serious business.

So, with that being said, we have a KICKSTARTER which went live TODAY!

Since I’ve been working on “MASS HYSTERIA!” since about 2014 - with working for a living and making the album when I have the time available - it’s been much more of an uphill battle with malfunctioning instruments & gear, and an unwanted overall slow pace of production.

As the Owner & Founder of Cheap Fix Records & FUGANDHI - I have had to apply much careful thought into this labor of love and where I want this project to go.

As of now - the album is being produced on essentially a shoe-string budget. With YOUR HELP and any pledges for our Kickstarter - we should definitely be able to release the album this year! 

As of now - September of 2019 is the planned time for release for the album!

There are Rewards for people who pledge - check it all out at Kickstarter.com/profile/fugandhi - or simply search for “FUGANDHI” on Kickstarter and SHOW YOUR SUPPORT! 

The Kickstarter goal is mainly to finish the album as soon as possible and to start-up CHEAP FIX RECORDS with all of the necessary background operations (if I finish sooner than September - I’ll release it ASAP). Any money put towards our Kickstarter will automatically be put into the completion of the album, the development of the record company, and the overall start-up of the band - which means we will be able to sell you Merchandise on top of having our debut album for sale (before the year’s over)!

Be a part of the journey by contributing today! The money you contribute will be put to important use - and considering I’ve already applied a significant effort on my own without any financial backing - Just imagine what can be done with proper financial support.

PLEDGE TODAY AT KICKSTARTER! 

YOUR CONTRIBUTION CAN MAKE A HUGE DIFFERENCE!

Thank you for your time & Stay Awesome!

I was talking to my lady the other day and she was saying something about me looking like a hippy and I was like “I’M NOT A HIPPY!” hahaha - this is something that is ongoing. It’s like when people think another person resembles someone or a certain attribute simply by appearances and I’m like - NO, and why does everyone think I’m a hippy??? Either way - I’m just a dude who enjoys the beach a lot hahaha, and I need a surfboard apparently (as well as more visits to the beach).

On that note - I am not a hippy although at one point-in-time I did consider my style of music to be a form of “Hippy-Punk.” I updated that entirely due to my distain for being called a hippy even though I have nothin’ against ‘em (I’m like whatthefrig makes me a hippy???). Whatever! Thus: Beach-Coast Punk. it’s kinda the same in a weird way. Hm.

Not that it really matters, but I’m into punk rock and also dreamy vivid idiosyncrasies (in art/film/music and so on), more importantly I enjoy the simple things in life a lot more often these days - so don’t expect me to amaze you with my knowledge of every single album and song and fact about astonishing things about the music scene or what-have-you.... I can tell you plenty of a variety of things in the music world that I’ve learned about, but I’m like you know, if it applies surrre, why not, I guess, we’ll see...as someone who listens to music I prefer something that has a good melody or hook or something catchy, or really good beats, but above all else something genuine to offer (not just something meaningless or kinda hollow, over and over again) - I don’t like to hate on styles or genres anymore like I used to because I realized I was only placing a limitation on myself as someone who is supportive of the arts and music and people being able to pursue their creative aspirations or even technical ones (whatever the case may be), although I still really don’t have a good vibe about certain styles or “artists” (usually the ones that provoke and enable the really dark and sick side of the music industry, or just the ones that are flat-out duuuuuuumb or lame).

I don’t have anything against hippies or anyone who says I look like one I’m just saying I’m a regular dude - I’m a former band geek and like a movie-nerd who really loves the beach and way too much 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s pop culture (or perhaps... maybe not enough? hahaha). Yes I play music, Yes I love tie dye (hahaha), Yes I have long hair and definitely have my own way of doing things, but DUDE, I’M NOT A HIPPY. hahahaha!

Well, back to the day.

Keep it Friendly.