So, what I would like would be something for my 2 boys (ages soon to be 6 and 7) who mean the absolute world to me (ask anyone who knows me on FB). Without them, I would not be the man I am today…Would love something in there about how their mom and I are not together anymore (divorced) but how we both love them totally and unconditionally.

Since I am a fan of creativity, I will let you decide on style (as long as it’s not Polka, Rap, Bluegrass).

…I live for my boys. They are my world, my priority. People say, I do not know what I would do without my kids. I can truly say, from my heart, I would be lost without them. I love them so much Matt. It’s hard to picture life before them.
-Tony Carcieri, VIP Member

Well, Mr. Carcieri, hopefully this will convey what you’re feeling. Congratulations on winning the first VIP song from Matthew Ebel dot net!

Download audio file (Two%20Stars.mp3)

Two Stars - 5.3MB MP3

Lyrics:

I have loved you every day
on this little planet in the milky way
circling a single sun.
But I’ve got two to orbit,
I’m the lucky one.

So shine…
Shine…
Shine…
Two stars shine in my galaxy.
Shine…
Shine…
Shine..
So many worlds, you mean them all to me.

We have loved you from the start,
but sometimes solid matter breaks itself apart.
But our love for you will grow.
We are drawn to you, we’re never letting go.

VIP Members: You’re officially invited to the first annual Beer Bash! If you can make it up to Boston on August 16, 2009, you can join the party at Matthew’s studio! Details below…

(If you’re not a VIP, it’s not too late to become one! Just grab a VIP Pass here…)

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Of course, if you want to be a part of the live action, take a look at Matthew’s Calendar.

Download audio file (Ebel-Live-UStream-June09.mp3)

Matthew Ebel Live via UStream, June 2009 - 95 MB MP3

(Also available as individual tracks.) - 95 MB ZIP

I’ve never been punched in the face. I’m pretty sure this is what it’d be like.

Download audio file (Concussion.mp3)

Concussion - 4.8MB MP3

Lyrics:

I was at the pearly gates today
but Saint Peter said I wasn’t late.
I was just asleep
and drooling at your feet.
Someone turned the lights out on the scene.
People gathered round to stare at me.

All the doctors say that I’ll be fine
and I’ll believe them when my eyes align
and my pounding skull
goes back to feeling dull.
I feel like I’m hung over from cheap wine.
I’m just glad I didn’t break my spine.

Last night at the bar I learned to fly-
only backwards, though, I don’t know why.
Although I have a hunch:
you beat me to the punch.
And now my memory’s bruised just like my eye.
I didn’t get a chance to say goodbye.

I made jokes about a one-night stand,
but the punchline wasn’t all that grand.
So I kissed your hand
much faster than I planned.
(Ugh.)

When I woke up I saw everything.
In my head I saw your wedding ring
that you showed to me
at a rapid speed.
Now that I’m awake it starts to sting.
You left an impression on me.

Of course, if you want to be a part of the live action, take a look at Matthew’s Calendar.

Download audio file (Ebel-Live-UStream-May09.mp3)

Matthew Ebel Live via UStream, Apr 2009 - 85 MB MP3

(Also available as individual tracks.) - 85 MB ZIP

This song is for Cliffie and for everyone she brought a little light to.

Download audio file (Will%20You%20Light%20My%20Way.mp3)

Will You Light My Way - 4.3MB MP3

Lyrics:

Sometimes it’s better that we don’t know where we’re going.
We bet it all, but our cards are rarely showing.
It always ends the same:
We cash in all our chips and leave the game.

The house is dimmed and there’s no more sound to sing to.
The light you see are the flames that we all cling to
And you were quite the blaze-
a torch among the tea lights on parade.

So will you light my way?

We move on down a road that leads to somewhere
we’re not sure, but we hope that you will be there.
We won’t be the same,
we’re brighter now you’ve given us your flame.
Maybe someday we will meet again.

Fortunately, some grow up and use their experiences as a platform for creation and expansion. Some, however, decide to end their lives or the lives of others to stop the pain. What Matthew hopes to convey is the sense that we are all able to heal the wounds we create- and there is no time to do so like the present.

Download audio file (When%20Consequences%20Come.mp3)

When Consequences Come - 6MB MP3

Lyrics:

When I was young I used to cry
and looking back I don’t know why
I bore it like the world upon my back.
I know that I was not alone
facing hearts of stone about to crack.

They came at me with taunts and jibes,
but thankfully the guns and knives
were always someone else’s hell to bear.
I guess I’ll never understand
why pain makes me a man
and I don’t care.

I was always singing on the inside.

You can’t wait forever-
It’s only now or never
-later’s just when consequences come.
You play what you’ve been booking,
you eat what you’ve been cooking.
You can’t keep the devil on the run.
Later’s just when consequences come.

Well I’ll never be that boy again
but I thank God that I’m the man
that boy became, he’s part of who I am.
I made it out alive
but so many don’t survive to say the same.

So roll the dice,
take your chances, pay the price
’cause every rock you throw
is coming back at you.
My guns are made of lengthy songs
but others sing through homemade bombs.
I’m glad I picked the sweeter tune.

I was always singing on the inside.

It’s never too soon to say I’m sorry.
It’s never too late to say I’ll be your friend.
It’s never too late to tell someone not to worry.
‘Cause you never know if never’s going to be the end.

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Fans of The Orange Box from Valve Software have probably become addicted to the online game Team Fortress 2, just like Matthew has. Now those addicts have a chance to win a full year of the All-Access Pass (a $99 value) and show off their movie-making skills.

Make an in-game music video (aka Machinema) using “I Blame The Spy” and you could win a full year of free music from Matthew Ebel dot net.

Read on for more details…

The Official Rules:

• Videos may use the entire song or part of the song, length is up to you.
• Do not use any copyrighted material such as other songs or movie clips that you do not own the rights to. Sound effects and other creative additions are okay, but don’t do anything illegal.
• Videos must be posted publicly to YouTube to be eligible (though they may also be posted elsewhere).
• Videos must contain a legible, full-frame credit of at least 3 seconds with the phrase
  

  Music “I Blame The Spy” by Matthew Ebel
  www.matthewebel.net

  (Can be at beginning or end of video clip.)

• The first sentence of the video’s info must be
  

  http://matthewebel.net - Music “I Blame The Spy” Used With Permission.

  (Yes, with the http:// in there.)

• Post a link to the video’s YouTube page in the comments to this blog post so we can find it!
• Submission deadline is July 31, 2009. All videos must be posted to YouTube before August to be eligible.
• Entries will be judged by a panel of Matthew’s friends and colleagues who have played TF2 but have not submitted a video.
• Judging criteria will be: “Best.” Seriously, that’s it. Judges will simply pick the video they feel was the best, based on their opinions alone.

If you have any questions about the contest, please Contact Us

Not sure exactly what we’re talking about? Something like this…

And now, the song:

Permission is granted for public post of this song ONLY for the purposes of this video contest. All other uses require a specific license from Matthew Ebel Entertainment.

Download audio file (i-blame-the-spy.mp3)

I Blame The Spy - 4.3MB MP3

Of course, if you want to be a part of the live action, take a look at Matthew’s Calendar.

Download audio file (Ebel-Live-UStream-Apr09.mp3)

Matthew Ebel Live via UStream, Apr 2009 - 85 MB MP3

(Also available as individual tracks.) - 85 MB ZIP