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The High Orbit Holiday Special

2009

Christmas is a time to get closer to the ones we love: friends, family, robots, and space sharks. For the space-faring Captain Ebel, this Christmas is like any other day- struggling to keep his stomach and spaceship full of fuel. That is, until a 200-foot-long space shark named Mr. Bruce hires his crew to ship some goods from a distant planet. Everything seems to be going well until Captain Ebel discovers what’s inside the crates.

The High Orbit Holiday Special is a full episode of Matthew’s not-quite-dead-yet podcast, High Orbit, complete with 5 new recordings of classic Christmas favorites and brand new original music. Yes, even robot first officer Prodo-1 sings! All 5 songs are included as part of the show and as uninterrupted, talk-free singles.

Lyrics & Samples:

  1. Introduction
  2. A Future History of Christmas
  3. Away In A Manger
  4. What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
  5. A Narrow Escape
  6. The Evil Green Guy
  7. The 12 Days of Christmas In Space
  8. Operation Lame Duck
  9. Deck The Halls
  10. Between a Shark and a Jefferson
  11. Jingle Bells
  12. An Apartment with Bars
  13. Merry Christmas from Cell Block 2
  14. More Space to Explore
  15. Away In A Manger (Single)
  16. The 12 Days of Christmas In Space (Single)
  17. Deck The Halls (Single)
  18. Jingle Bells (Single)
  19. Merry Christmas from Cell Block 2 (Single)

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Latest Reviews

I’m at a loss of words. It was for your witty writing that I listened through all the old High Orbit episodes, and you delivered more of that here than one could shake a tractor beam at, plus some wonderful, wonderful music. Would you believe it was this, of all things, that finally woke up my holiday spirit this year? — Roger Svanlund, Matthew Ebel dot net

Absolutely fantastic. A November extremely well spent! The new songs are fantastic, and the High Orbit stuff is hilarious from start to finish. — Daniel Stamp, Matthew Ebel dot net

Brilliant production. I’ve been in High Orbit withdrawal for some time, and I’m glad to hear Captain Ebel and the Bots again, and how! — Chris Saia, Matthew Ebel dot net

[The High Orbit Holiday Special] is GREAT! First off, this isn’t your typical Christmas Holiday album…interspersed throughout all this you the listener are taken on a hilarious journey with Capt. Ebel, Prodo 1, and Prodo 2. This album is funny and witty, and is something that your whole family will enjoy. — SciFiFanGa, iTunes

[The High Orbit Holiday Special] is such a great story and entertaining for the whole family. We listened to it on a long car ride and the kids loved it…the music is top notch as always from Matthew. — C.C. Chapman, iTunes