Since the release of Her Space Holiday's first EP, the band has released six full length albums, several singles and EP's, and a remix album. He has toured with the likes of Bright Eyes, The Faint, Pinback, Bob Mould, The American Analog Set and others. He has also remixed songs from REM, Duster, The Faint, The American Analog Set and others.
Initially, Bianchi was not interested in releasing Her Space Holiday's first works, as he was focused on launching the bands associated with his new (now defunct) record label Audio Information Phenomena. However, after being approached by Chocolate River Industries to record a 12" EP, Her Space Holiday became Bianchi's full time project.
It has been a slow build from the get go. Until the release of 2003's "The Young Machines" (Mush/Wichita, V2/And Records) which reached #2 on CMJ's top 200, garnered critical success in the music industry, even the 2004 Polish idol winner Monika Brodka covered HSH's "My Girlriend's Boyfriend" earning her the Polish equivalent to a grammy for "debut single of the year". All of this has greatly expanded the HSH profile. So what now?
PRESENT(S):
There has been a lot of changes both personally and professionally for Marc. After living in Austin, Texas for nearly three years, he decided to move back to California. He packed his bags and settled in to a little house in the middle of nowhere in Northern California. And began recording tracks for his latest effort "The Past Presents The Future". In extreme isolation and creative re-evaluation, the content of the Her Space Holiday sound and meaning became much broader than on his previous works. Though some of the "staple" Her Space Holiday elements remain present, (minimal guitars, string arrangements, and simple beats) the lyrics have morphed from short sided, one person perspectives, into short stories starring characters and imagery that we all can find in our daily lives. In the end, leaving the listener feeling like they have experienced a collection of parables rather than a stack of confessions. Desperation has been replaced by hope, and denial with responsibility. The songs on the past presents the future are not any less personal then those on the previous Her Space Holiday albums. But the difference this time around, is rather then feeling like you are looking into the life of one songwriter, you walk away with a sense of getting a deeper glimpse into the world around you.
Ever conscious of the visual representation of Her Space Holiday, Marc has teamed up once again with long time friend, and The Young Machines designer Hanni El Khatib. Whose design credits include (contributions to neomu: by Deanne Cheuk, Faesthetic, Freedom Book, T-Shirt designs for Huf, Influx Magazine, Amnesty International, Nike, Tom Clancy, EA Games, as well as running his own T-shirt design label called 06.08).
While awaiting the release of The Past Presents The Future, Marc has also been hard at work doing remixes for Bright Eyes, Boom Bip, Kid 606, American Analog Set, and Idiot Pilot. With many more to come before the end of this year.
THE FUTURE:
There are so many projects on the table for Her Space Holiday and Marc Bianchi right now, that sleep doesn't really seem to be an option. Besides the upcoming 6 month world tour that is in the works to promote "The Past Presents The Future", and a pile of remix offers, Marc and long time friend/collaborator Hanni El Khatib will also be launching a new record label and production team under the title "Money Fight". The label philosophy behind Money Fight is rather unique. To not make money. Only releasing white label 12"'s that feature musical collaborations between Her Space Holiday and Street Price (Hanni's project). The records will not be available in stores, they will be handed out strictly to DJ's in major markets, as well as sold at Her Space Holiday/Street Price shows for wholesale. It's making music for the sake of people hearing it. Pure and simple. The production side of Money Fight will consist of hanni and marc lending their vastly different musical styles to other artists in the form of remixes and album production. The two of them will also be collaborating on a design/short story book that is slated for release in the summer of 06.
So in a sense, the release of "The Past Presents The Future" signifies more than just a new album for Her Space Holiday. Its a jump off for the next chapter. A bench mark for the acknowledgment of what once was, and what will soon be.
From the bedroom to the boardroom.
Forever And A Day
Her Space Holiday Lyrics
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When company won't call
You're left with a mouthful
Of ten thousand wrong words
It's all I got
It's what I want
Sympathy is everything
A textbook example of childhood in shambles
It's not what I want
But it's what I got
Eventually I came to see
I was seeing things all wrong
I've no expectations of people who gave in
My broken heart
Beats like a bomb
Life burns up faster than flames to a photograph
A big stack of mishaps and so much time spent feeling bad
Despite all the beauty that drips right off a loved one's lips
A childlike reaction that starts and stops with selfishness
I try hard to stay awake
Long enough to see the day
When I can finally say
I did something right for a change
I turn to you, I turn to you
In hopes that I will improve
You turn to me, you turn to me
And I just lie there half asleep
You turn to him, you turn to him
Hoping he'll make you whole again
I turn to her, I turn to her
And in the end we all get burned
I try hard to stay awake
Long enough to see the day
When I can finally say
I did something right for a change
There's gotta be a change
Misery loves company
When company won't call
You're left with a mouthful of ten thousand wrong words
It's all I got
It's what I want
It's what I want
The lyrics of Her Space Holiday's song "Forever And A Day" explores themes of loneliness and the need for connection. The opening lines, "Misery loves company, when company won't call" set the tone for the rest of the song. The singer is left with the burden of their own negative thoughts and emotions, unable to find solace with others. They describe themselves as having "a mouthful of ten thousand wrong words," suggesting that they struggle to articulate themselves and feel misunderstood.
The second verse touches on the idea that sympathy can be a comfort when everything else falls short. The lines "A textbook example of childhood in shambles, it's not what I want but it's what I got" indicate that the singer may have experienced difficulties in their childhood. This trauma has left them with a sense of disillusionment about others and a desire to distance themselves from feeling too deeply. The refrain of "I try hard to stay awake, long enough to see the day, when I can finally say I did something right for a change," reflects a desire for self-improvement and a hope for a better future.
The bridge of the song speaks to the fleeting nature of life and the struggles that come with it. The lines "Life burns up faster than flames to a photograph, a big stack of mishaps and so much time spent feeling bad," suggest that even though life can be beautiful, it can also be painful and difficult. The final lines bring the song full circle, with the repetition of "Misery loves company, when company won't call" emphasizing the idea that we all need connection and love, but sometimes struggle to find it.
Line by Line Meaning
Misery loves company
Sorrow enjoys companionship
When company won't call
When no one comes to meet you
You're left with a mouthful
You are left with only
Of ten thousand wrong words
Many incorrect thoughts and words to say
It's all I got
It's everything in my life
It's what I want
It's what I desire
Sympathy is everything
Compassion is very important
When everything fell short
When everything fails to work
A textbook example of childhood in shambles
A classic example of damaged infancy
It's not what I want
It's not what I wish for
But it's what I got
But it's what I have
Eventually I came to see
Gradually, I realized
I was seeing things all wrong
I was misunderstanding things
I've no expectations of people who gave in
I don't expect anything from those who surrendered
My broken heart
My shattered heart
Beats like a bomb
Throbs like an explosive
Life burns up faster than flames to a photograph
Life passes too soon, just like a photo burning in a fire
A big stack of mishaps and so much time spent feeling bad
A lot of bad things happened, and I wasted time feeling miserable
Despite all the beauty that drips right off a loved one's lips
Despite the attractiveness of the spoken words of a loved one
A childlike reaction that starts and stops with selfishness
A juvenile response that only revolves around one's own needs and wants
I try hard to stay awake
I try my best to remain conscious
Long enough to see the day
Long enough to witness the sunrise
When I can finally say
When I can eventually declare
I did something right for a change
I did something in the correct way for once
I turn to you, I turn to you
I rely on you, I confide in you
In hopes that I will improve
With the expectation of getting better
You turn to me, you turn to me
You trust in me too
And I just lie there half asleep
And I just lay down half-awake
You turn to him, you turn to him
You rely on him, you confide in him
Hoping he'll make you whole again
Expecting him to make you complete again
I turn to her, I turn to her
I count on her, I confide in her
And in the end we all get burned
And in the end we all get hurt
There's gotta be a change
There needs to be a transformation
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@naomib2986
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Misery, loves company
When company, won't call
You're left with a mouthful of ten thousand wrong words
It's all I got
It's what I want
Sympathy, is everything
When everything, fell short
A textbook example of childhood in shambles
It's not what I want
But it's what I got
Eventually, I came to see
I was seeing things, all wrong
I've no expectations of people who gave in
My broken heart
Beats like a bomb
Life burns up faster than flames to a photograph.
A big stack of mishaps and so much time spent feeling bad
Despite all the beauty that drips right off a loved one's lips
A childlike reaction that starts and stops with selfishness
I try hard to stay awake
Long enough to see the day
When I can finally say
I did something right for a change
I turn to you, I turn to you
In hopes that I will improve
You turn to me, you turn to me
And I just lie there half asleep
You turn to him, you turn to him
Hoping he'll make you whole again
I turn to her, I turn to her
And in the end we all get burned
I try hard to stay awake
Long enough to see the day
When I can finally say
I did something right for a change
There's gotta be a change
Misery loves company
When company won't call
You're left with a mouthful of ten thousand wrong words
It's all I got
It's what I want
It's what I want
@windsweptspy
It's been over 12 years since I watched this the first time and I still remember it fondly, Her Space Holiday is probably the band I wish people had heard of the most.
@naomib2986
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Misery, loves company
When company, won't call
You're left with a mouthful of ten thousand wrong words
It's all I got
It's what I want
Sympathy, is everything
When everything, fell short
A textbook example of childhood in shambles
It's not what I want
But it's what I got
Eventually, I came to see
I was seeing things, all wrong
I've no expectations of people who gave in
My broken heart
Beats like a bomb
Life burns up faster than flames to a photograph.
A big stack of mishaps and so much time spent feeling bad
Despite all the beauty that drips right off a loved one's lips
A childlike reaction that starts and stops with selfishness
I try hard to stay awake
Long enough to see the day
When I can finally say
I did something right for a change
I turn to you, I turn to you
In hopes that I will improve
You turn to me, you turn to me
And I just lie there half asleep
You turn to him, you turn to him
Hoping he'll make you whole again
I turn to her, I turn to her
And in the end we all get burned
I try hard to stay awake
Long enough to see the day
When I can finally say
I did something right for a change
There's gotta be a change
Misery loves company
When company won't call
You're left with a mouthful of ten thousand wrong words
It's all I got
It's what I want
It's what I want
@ruffdoggy420
beautiful song!
@dmsands
love this song!!
@kriswhat
I liked it hearing the first time. Most new stuff takes me 2 or 3 listens. Neat. :)
@alexissssXD
I'm in love with the beginning of this song.
@samigraceday
I love the cello part to this song :) And did anyone else see the bear from one of Notwist's videos?
@maatroxursox999
i love this video....and the song too, of course :P
@generikal
why no comments? this is sucha good song.
@gonzoqueen
love! <3