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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)!