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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)!

This is our Album Teaser for “MASS HYSTERIA!” COMING OUT SOON!

Hi! 

This is our 3rd song-release, entitled “Water” from the upcoming album, “MASS HYSTERIA!”

Yes, we are a DIY Punk band, but that does not mean our music is restricted or holds any artistic limitations. The main purpose of this project is to be creative, expressive, and to put some good music in the world (especially music I want to hear that I honestly don’t really hear around me anymore).

This song may not appear to be a punk song, but trust me it’s from a punk rock band (albeit a much more subtle and refined flair in this song, keeping a chill, relaxed, and dreamy vibe throughout). 

As one can tell, I had used certain effects to create a more atmospheric and elemental appeal to the music (hence, the use of instruments to emulate water and sounds similar to that of water; also while using genuine audio of water/rain/drops, etc). I deliberately took the rhythmic motif in this song and applied it to the bridge of “98″ when I started recording that song (I enjoy the notion of connection between songs throughout an album, or any piece of music that carries a certain melody or signature so-to-speak; kinda like sister songs even though they sound nothing alike - there’s still a connection through that one particular element/melody/rhythm).

This song was one of the very first sound tests I was doing with my computer and I basically wanted to check out if the software was worth a damn.  It worked out well, so well that I decided to keep this demonstration (as well as a lot more) and expand upon it into an album.

I do everything in FUGANDHI - It’s my solo project, and I created everything in it (using my guitar/a few other household musician’s items/instruments, our family computer, our bedroom converted into a DIY studio, with no knowledge or technical training in regards to sound engineering/mixing/mastering/etc). 

I have been a musician for a long time (playing a variety of instruments), and I have been creative all of my life, and despite my lack of technical expertise (I’m not an engineer or anyone of status in the music community) - I am still very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very passionate about music.

I’m not some rich dude, although I’m not a pauper either. I decided after years and years of working for a living (still to this very day; the struggle is real hahaha), that the time had finally arrived for me to present my music & art to the world (or simply my immediate world I guess) with the help & support of my loved ones.

My name is ATOMIK 1 - but everybody calls me Adam. 

Enjoy the song and take care, Dudes & Dudettes! 

"Water”

“As the water flows upstream, clouds rain down rivers into my dreams...

...The wind came tumbling under the leaves ..And we, the lovers, can now be Free...

FUGANDHI GOES BAD BRAINS!

Hey, everybody! This is our free cover of “Attitude” (originally by Bad Brains)!

Bad Brains is an amazing band, and I recommend anyone who enjoys punk/hardcore punk/reggae to check out their music (as well as any documentary you can find on these dudes). Their story is quite unique.

In the beginning of the song you will hear a moment from an interview with the late (and great) Bob Marley. I decided to apply this audio as an introduction into the song for artistic purposes (being well-aware of how the members of Bad Brains had been inspired after experiencing Bob Marley and The Wailers live; I have also been inspired by Bob Marley’s music & his message throughout my life having enjoyed his reggae and earlier ska origins).

Although it’s kind of weird to cover a tune - It was Fun and we made it for FREE for people to enjoy (Go check out Bad Brains!) - We were goofin’ around & having a good time in the name of PUNK!

Having a Positive Mental Attitude is an essential ingredient in my life (although I’m not always a positive person hahaha; Life’s not perfect I guess). It’s good to be good and it’s nice to be nice (that’s my opinion - take it or leave it).

OH! And for sake of knowing - KiMMM! is the woman who sings/screams/shouts with me (in music & in life, hahaha)!

With that said, Here’s to keeping the good times going! Enjoy!

“Attitude” originally by Bad Brains

“Don’t care what they may say - We got that Attitude!

Don’t care what you may do - We got that Attitude!

Hey - We got that P.M.A.!

Hey - We got that P.M.A.!

Don’t care what you may do - We got that Attitude!

Don’t care what you may say - We got that Attitude!

Hey - We got that P.M.A.!

Hey - We got that P.M.A.!

We got that Attitude!

Here’s our second song, entitled “98″, off of the upcoming album “MASS HYSTERIA!”

There is no official release date as-of-yet, however, we at FUGANDHI are well-at-work to get these sweet tunes released (FOR SURE!).

“98″

“Although you probably don’t even care about what we’re saying - ‘cause you act, but you can’t hear me ‘cause you can’t see what we’re feelin’.

REALIZE: YOU GOTTA KILL THE ANXIETY!!! YOU’RE FREE TO TRY: IT’S NOW OR NEVER, BABE!! DON’T BE AFRAID!!!! BE ALIVE: THERE’S NOT MUCH TIME BEFORE IT’S TAKEN AWAY..

You never wanted it and know you never needed it - said you never wanted it and know you’d never take it away.

Hi! This is FUGANDHI!

We’re a DIY Punk band (Do-It-Yourself for anyone who isn’t familiar) and the band’s name is pronounced, “Foo-Gone-Dee”.

The name came from me just goofin’ around at home in the kitchen talking to my fiancé because we were talking about FUGAZI and 1980′s American Hardcore Punk bands - and since I love play-on-words, I just blurted out “FUGANDHI!” and started laughing (although I could elaborate another time).

Needless to say - HERE WE ARE, WORLD! BOOM!

“Infinity”

SING ALONG!..

The time has come for us, my friend. It’s gonna be BETTER than before! No more spending countless hours wondering what LIFE has got in store for YOU & ME & ALL OUR FRIENDS! You know we haven’t come this far just to see it all vanish in the end! We’ve got to keep on moving towards the great beyond!!!

...as I smile, I can hear you say...

“It won’t be like it was before, it won’t be like it was before.”

...as we laughed, I could hear you say...

“No more days of scraping shit off the floor - IT’S NOT GONNA BE LIKE THAT ANYMORE!!!!!!!!!!”

‘CAUSE I NEED YOU HERE WITH ME! WHEN I’M WITH YOU - I’M ALWAYS FREE! ..AS WE DANCE IN ETERNITY.. I COULDN’T HELP IT! I JUST LAUGHED! I LOOKED AT YOU - I KNEW YOU’D SAY...

WHOA OH OH OH OH OH OH OH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

As each day passes by our lives quicker than the days of long before - The future’s looking SO MUCH BRIGHTER NOW! SO, DON’T GIVE UP! LET’S STAY STRONG! ‘CAUSE HERE WE GO!

When moments subside with the time, whether Good or Bad - we may never know. The only Truth that remains is the constant flow of universal growth.

...and as I smile I can hear you say...

“It won’t be like it was before, it won’t be like it was before.”

CALLING ALL PUNKS! CALLING ALL PUNKS!

IF YOU WANT TO BE IN OUR BAND - CONTACT US.

IF YOUR BAND IS FROM ORLANDO AND YOU WOULD LIKE TO WORK WITH US IN THE FUTURE: E-MAIL US!!

WE ARE ONLY INTERESTED IN SERIOUS MUSICIANS. THIS IS FOR ANY MUSICIANS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN JOINING FORCES WITH US. IF YOUR BAND IS INTERESTED IN BOOKING A SHOW WITH US - CONTACT US AT [email protected]! (PASS IT ON)

Hi! TOTALLY have a BRAND NEW MUSIC VIDEO here from the FUGANDHI crew!

It’s been a long time since our last music video, so I hope ya’ll enjoy this one. I was not going to release this song as a single, but after the initial playback (some time last year) I knew it just had to be released as a single.

KiM! & I produced this video ourselves independently (as with everything we create). KiM! directed this video and shot all of the footage as I went dancin’ around the city (had plenty of perfect strangers who either stopped to watch, honk their horns while drivin’ by, people gettin’ a kick out of it walkin’ by, people smiling at us, all positive reactions from the good people of Orlando, Florida).

We shot the video some time ago, while still doing our best to distance ourselves ..which we kinda already did anyway in our natural lifestyle habits (Yeah... we’re hermits on the reg). We knew we had a very brief window of time and we had to work very fast & efficiently in order to ensure our own safety was not sacrificed (due to obvious reasons known worldwide considering the unGodly presence of Covid-19).

These days I think more people need to see sunshine and uplifting imagery. The world may be in a very concerning time (no matter what one particularly believes or stands for/against).

Although the intensifying social climate amidst modern times is foggy - I assure you there is a light above the clouds. I encourage our collective ability to adapt to an ever-changing world with goodness & understanding. We can still be good to each other. We can have a good, fun, and totally awesome existence as a society. We can be respectful to people no matter the differences & disagreements.

In my extensive life experience, I have learned that Life is worth living for and this world is worth our efforts to continue a common bond. Our shared interest is the prosperity & survival of humanity as a whole. Anyone who benefits from the suffering of other human beings will have to answer in the afterlife: plain & simple.

A lot of people are pulling in different directions, even violently so. Change is a harsh reality sometimes. One thing that will not change is the goodness, the familiar pureness we all have within us. Despite the actions of hate-filled individuals, there will always be more good people to show the proper example on why human beings can make a positive difference. It doesn’t take much. ...in fact, it requires less energy to be good, as I believe humanity still is very good at heart.

Having said all of that (sorry it’s been a while and I had to say something) - I’d like to encourage people to keep up the good efforts to make good things happen in this world. Keep that chin up, my friends. I have learned some profound lessons in life that only experience can teach (a near-death experience is completely eye-opening). I stand for unity. I stand for America’s strength. I stand for compassion & generosity...for reason & wisdom. I stand for FUN. I stand with good faith in human beings, despite our imperfections (and glaring flaws): I still believe we can make it through anything if we work together.

Speaking of working together: KiM! & I have been working our whole lives to create a more colorful world full of righteousness & expressive awesomeness (YEAH!). A world of better understanding & cognizance.

I wrote this song about KiM! as I typically write all of my love songs about her. She is my wife, my best friend, and soul mate. We have been through an entire journey together (learning a lot from one another in so many ways). Without KiM! I don’t know where I’d be and she brings so much light & joy into my life. I believe we have saved ourselves from the lives we left behind. I am forever grateful to God for Kim being in my life, and I will remain forever thankful to God for allowing me to thrive in such a beautiful world. Despite the darkness of the clouds, there will always be a silver lining.

HAPPY LISTENING! STAY RAD!

-ATOMIK 1

P.S. I also uploaded the audio-only version of this song (as well as “What It’s Like”) on the FUGANDHI Youtube Channel for your listening pleasure. 🎶🥁🎤🎸🤙🏻🎉🇺🇸😃

Lyrics:

“I always thought that you should know..

I think you’re RAD - Can’t let you go

(Whoa Oh Oh OH!)

If you still need me, all you have to do is say so.

If you still love me - Darlin’ come back and never let me go.

If you still want me: I want you bad, but just can’t let it show.

If you did see me - Would you know?

I pop my collar before the show..

..Electric guitar, shades - Ready to go.

(Whoa Oh Oh OH!)

If you still need me, all you have to do is say so.

If you still love me... (I have - I have to know)

If you still want me... (Just tell me now and I will not go)