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Mae Philippines Video Blog #1

After over 20 hours of flight time, we finally made it to the Philippines! We spent the afternoon of November 12th in a town just…
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mae Nov 14, 2009
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Philippines Video Update

Hey everyone! After over 20 hours of flight time, we finally made it to the Philippines! We spent the afternoon of November 12th in a…
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mae Nov 14, 2009
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One Last Push for $10,000! Please Vote For Mae!

Please vote for us to win $10,000 for teachers across America on Ideablob.com! Hello friends! This is it! This is our chance to leave a positive mark…
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mae Oct 31, 2009
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Less Than 12 Hours To Go! Please Vote For Mae!

There are less than 12 hours left until the end of the Ideablob.com competition for $10,000. There is no way we can win without your…
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mae Oct 31, 2009
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We're in the Finals! Vote for Mae on Ideablob.com!

Hey everyone, Thanks to you, we are in the finals of the Ideablob competition for $10,000, but here's the catch... the competition is now more fierce…
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mae Oct 22, 2009
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Vote for our idea on Ideablob.com!

Hello friends! We need your help! Once again, we are competing on Ideablob.com for a chance to win $10,000. Earlier this year, you helped us successfully…
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mae Oct 17, 2009
Mae A Melody, The Memory Music Video Contest!blog

Mae "A Melody, The Memory" Music Video Contest!

The (m)orning CD/DVD is in stores and online now! We're celebrating the release by giving you the chance to direct, produce, and star in your…
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mae Oct 12, 2009
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Mae "A Melody, The Memory" Video Contest!

The (m)orning CD/DVD is in stores and online now! We're celebrating the release by giving you the chance to direct, produce, and star in your…
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mae Oct 12, 2009
New Song I Just Needed You To Know Online Now!blog

New Song "I Just Needed You To Know" Online Now!

Hello friends! Our September song, "I Just Needed You To Know," is online right now only at whatismae.com. The song is the first song from the…
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mae Sep 29, 2009
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Mae Presents: (a)fternoon

Mae Presents: (a)fternoon is a live multi-sensory experience featuring sound and sight with brand new stereoscopic 3D moments throughout the show, plus scent, as we…
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mae Sep 22, 2009
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(m)orning CD/DVD Available In Stores and Online Now!

Hey everyone, The (m)orning CD/DVD is in stores and online now! Get it at Best Buy, your local record store, or download the songs online at…
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mae Sep 22, 2009
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Exclusive Stream of "The Fisherman Song (We All Need Love)!"

Hello friends, The (m)orning CD/DVD finally hits stores everywhere this Tuesday, September 22nd! Head over to Absolutepunk.net for an exclusive stream of "The Fisherman Song (We…
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mae Sep 15, 2009
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  • Label Type: unsigned
  • About:
    Thank you for being a part of the international Mae community. We are hard at work on a new collection of music in the studio here in Virginia. This is the same studio in which we created Destination: Beautiful six years ago. Many things have changed for us in the past year. We saw Rob and Mark leave to start new chapters in their lives. In early 2008 we parted ways with management and Capitol Records. At this point we have no label and no manager and we are inspired by a new beginning.

    At it's genesis, Mae was about making music and connecting people. The reasons for our continued existence as a band are the same as when we started; music and people. The old model of the music business is broken and there is no longer a mold to fit into. We are the creators and followers of our own path. Most importantly we are still doing what we love, and we are excited to share this experience with you. Outlined below is a bit of the details of our transition, where we are going, and how you, our fans, fit in. Thank you for joining us on our journey and our continued walk together.

    There were many difficult times during these transitions. Finances were tight and we began the year heavily in debt. The challenges to bands these days are overwhelming. As the music business has continued to suffer, music itself is quite alive. There is a passion inside of us that has refused to let this band die and we humbly thank you for your encouragement through the darkest of those days. There is a sense of coming full circle and it feels good to be home. We would like to share with you our plan for 2009.

    There are so many ways that you have changed our lives. You have given us memories that will inspire our children to know that anything is possible when they pursue their dreams with hard work and dedication. We are grateful to you for that inspiration. Every time you listen to these songs, you will be channeling a moment of time that was wrought with intention from the silence of an empty room. Every work of music begins with still air. Every painting starts with a blank canvas and an idea. Every epic begins with empty pages and a thought. Every day begins in darkness with a sunrise. Every year begins in winter with a spring. Every life begins in the unconscious cry that fills tiny lungs with air for the first time. Those same lungs will eventually breathe life into words, both spoken and sung. That tiny mind will grow and be filled with countless thoughts and impressions that shape its actions and views. Those actions will reverberate throughout their surroundings and ripple through their family, their community, their nation, and their world. In this sense, we are all the same. We all begin as a blank page, and end as a story.

    As this new year begins, we are reminded that once again, on some level, our story begins anew. Our story is a collection of decisions that we work through every day. Those days connect and become years. Those years connect and become a life. Those lives connect and become a generation. Those generations connect and become history. We create and change the course of history with every decision. That is the power you hold in every one of your choices. That is the scope of your significance. You are a writer of history. It is not an option, it is a certainty. You may think that your voice is insignificant, but we invite you to come with us for one year, and we will show you over the course of that year exactly how significant your voice truly is.

    Every month in 2009 we will be bringing you a new song that is part of a bigger story. These songs are like the hours that make up the day. These songs are like the months that make up the year. These songs are like years that make up a life. They are about the tiny choices we make that lead to large results. Sometimes these results are wonderful; sometimes they are terrible. We learn from both.

    Three times during 2009 we will put these songs together and give you an EP. As we search to understand the meaning of our own stories we can shift our perspectives to see things under a different light. We expand our understanding in these moments. This is like finishing one chapter and moving to the next part of the story. These EPs represent the broad chapters of our life. They will be called:

    (M)orning
    (A)fternoon
    (E)vening

    (M)orning represents the beginning of the day, the beginning of the year, and the beginning of a life. It is our childhood. It is our fresh start. It is our new hope. It is the empty canvas of our minds and the beginning of our story.

    (A)fternoon represents the middle of the day, summer turning into autumn, adulthood, parenthood, and the time in life to take control and write the story we want to leave behind.

    (E)vening represents the end of the day, the return of winter, looking back at the end of our life, and preparing for death. This is the one time in our lives where our perspective is clearest and we see the arc of our story as a whole.

    Here is the invitation and the promise. When you come to back to whatismae.com you will be able to hear all of the music for free. And we will make every song available as a digital download for a minimum donation of $1. Our promise to you is to commit every dollar earned through these digital downloads towards making the world a better place. We will be asking you to help us choose projects to focus on. The power of community is the strength of numbers. As we tie our voices, our resources, our minds, and most importantly our actions together, we will see the world change for the better over the course of this year.

    Progress requires focus. In each of these chapters we will focus on certain issues and ask you to help us choose the best way to make a difference. We want to approach this in a way that aligns with the greater narrative. Here is how we will break it down:

    (M)orning: [January - April] This is the season to focus on youth and help instill appreciation for music and the arts. Music is the world's language. It has the ability to bridge nations and to connect people. We have been changed by the power of music. That is a gift we want to share. Art goes hand in hand with music as a powerful voice of expression. Art shows us the world from the people's point of view. Art is the vessel of the human experience and it is a powerful weapon in the hands of truth. This is also the time to focus on education. Learning is what opens the doors to a better future. What aspects of the education system need our help? How do we educate ourselves to face the world's problems as they become ours to solve? These are the issues of Morning:

    (M)usic
    (A)rt
    (E)ducation

    (A)fternoon: [May - August] This is the season to consider the challenges we face as adults. The world is shrinking. We are connected through technology, economy, and destiny. No matter how diverse we are, we share a common humanity. Our unique cultural legacies should be respected and celebrated. Our wealth and prosperity inevitably rises and falls together. Who among us can truly celebrate our own prosperity when our neighbor starves to death? When we experience the world's poverty, it changes our priorities. Yet this economic progress must come with respect for the fragile and dynamic nature of our planet. We are building a future for our children and their great great grandchildren. What will their world look like? The choice is ours and we must consider this big picture with great respect for those who will come after us. These are the issues of Afternoon:

    (M)ulti-Culturalism
    (A)nti-Poverty
    (E)nvironment

    (E)vening: [September - December] This is the season to step back and see the bigger picture. We work and then we check our progress. This is how progress is made. When we make mistakes, we correct our mistake and resume the journey. We all make mistakes. What sets us apart is how we react to them and move beyond them. One day the students will become the teachers. One day the children will become the parents. Think about how we will inspire those who come after us to continue on the path to hope for everyone. What is the story we want to leave behind? Are we writing it with our actions? What do we want to world to be like? How do we get there? These are the issues of Evening.

    (M)otivate
    (A)ffect
    (E)ngage

    There will be countless opportunities for you to be involved during this process. We will be asking you to take photos throughout the year that tell us your story. We will use those photos in our art and in our live performances. We encourage you to share this music with everyone. Tell them what is going on. Invite them to be a part of this. We are your band and your community. This is a chance for you to take your love of music and make a difference in the world. You are the vital piece that completes this puzzle and we can not do it without you.

    Our hope is that this music will inspire you to step back and look at the bigger picture we are all a part of. None of us are truly alone. Many times it feels like we are completely alone. In those moments, we hope that you find comfort in these sounds. We hope you remember that these words and melodies have been sung by many thousands of others, and their voices are tied to yours. We hope that your voice will sing along and find its place here in this community as we work together, as humble people, to make a difference in a world that needs our help.

    Thank you,
    Mae

    P.S. Don't forget to check out our brand new "Destination: Beautiful" Five Year Anniversary DVD. Check out the trailer and order your copy at whatismae.com! When you order, you'll receive a free download of our new version of "Embers and Envelopes" recorded at Earthsound Studios in the fall of 2008!
  • Members:
    Dave Elkins - Vocals, Guitar
    Zach Gehring - Guitar
    Jacob Marshall - Drums
  • Member Since: 2007-08-13