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Fundamental Shift is a recording project conceived to create journey music - ideas open to any potentialities. This is a lovingly handmade, multi-faceted project devoted to extremes of commitment to creativity. Hailing from Adelaide South Australia, our dynamic duo is Andrew Muecke and Andy Rasheed. “If Seven Was A Number” is an album in the traditional sense. Whilst not a concept album, it has a narrative and dynamic arc. The lyrics sensitively interrogate various aspects of the human condition. The ten-song album, was created unhindered by the expectation of outcome, a project purely in service to the will of the music. The result is a dynamic and eclectic mix of songs that don’t fit neatly into any specific genre, yet carry a coherent signature. Lyrically these songs traverse love, the folly of greed and despotism, declining mental states, unadulterated joy and the realm of the subconscious. It’s full of curious juxtapositions, it’s music that rewards multiple listens. Beginning as bed tracks, conceived and engineered by Andrew, the instrumentation is woven around his distinctive and imaginative Bass, Keyboards and Rhythm Guitar. His beautiful production belies the complexity of his arrangements. Andy's poetic lyrics and lead and harmony vocals bring form and clarity to Andrew's evocative music. The tracks are grounded by Andy's purposeful drumming. In addition to his frequent use of Pedal Steel, Andy designed, built and played a number of the instruments that bring a unique timbre to this recording. These include knee Fiddle, Tanpura, Spider-Bridged Resonator Guitar and Electric Lapsteel. The accompanying videography is a deep dive into an abstract feast for your eyes. These are works of art in their own right as Andy visually responds to the energy of the music. Each film clip, their own universe, as intricate and considered as the production. This process has been one of great joy. If this music brings you joy, please be so kind as to spread the word far and wide.