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 Desperation has been replaced by hope, and denial with responsibility.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.
Happy As A Ghost
Her Space Holiday Lyrics
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I hide my emotions
Wanted to show you
My undying devotion
They started to dance
to the sound of romance
You said: "Don't they look happy?
Wanted to ask you
but my courage fell through
so we mixed our drinks
and ignored my kinks
but they're there
I know the reason
that you hate the season
I leave you feeling
like you're unappealing
so we left early
and i grabbed your car keys
hand in hand
too much beauty for me to stand
I watched the lights move
across your perfect face
there's no other time
there's no other place
that I'd rather be
here with you
I'm here with you
The lyrics of "Happy As A Ghost" by Her Space Holiday are about a person who is struggling to express their emotions to the one they love. They try to show their undying devotion but end up hiding their emotions. They go out to a party and see others dancing and enjoying themselves, but the singer feels out of place and unhappy. They want to ask the person they love about their feelings, but their nerves get the best of them. Instead, they drink and ignore their inner conflicts, but they know they are still there.
The person they love hates the season, and the singer tends to make them feel unappealing, which creates tension in their relationship. They leave the party early, holding hands and watching the lights pass by as they drive. The singer admits that there is no other place they would rather be than with the person they love.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know where
I'm not sure where to find the feelings I want to show you.
I hide my emotions
I keep my emotions hidden inside, making it difficult to express myself.
Wanted to show you
I have a strong desire to demonstrate my deep love and commitment to you.
My undying devotion
My love for you is eternal and everlasting, never to die.
They started to dance
Others around us began to dance and enjoy the romantic setting.
to the sound of romance
Their dancing was to the beautiful, romantic music playing in the background.
You said: "Don't they look happy?
You commented on how happy the others looked while dancing.
I know you wish you were happy."
You acknowledged your own desire to feel happy and wanted to share that with me.
Wanted to ask you
I wanted to ask you about your feelings and thoughts on our relationship.
but my courage fell through
Unfortunately, I lacked the bravery to follow through with my desire to ask you about your feelings.
so we mixed our drinks
To enjoy the evening, we made ourselves drinks to distract from the conversation.
and ignored my kinks
I tried to avoid the uncomfortable topic because it made me feel uneasy.
but they're there
Despite my attempts to ignore them, my insecurities remained present.
I know the reason
I understand the root cause behind your dislike of this time of year.
that you hate the season
You strongly dislike this time of year for a specific reason.
I leave you feeling
My behavior makes you think and feel a certain way.
like you're unappealing
My actions cause you to feel unattractive and unwanted.
so we left early
To alleviate the discomfort, we both decided to leave the event early.
and i grabbed your car keys
I took the initiative to grab your car keys, as a gesture of wanting to take care of you.
hand in hand
The two of us held hands as we left, symbolizing our unity and care for each other.
too much beauty for me to stand
The overwhelming beauty of the moment was too much for me to handle in the midst of our emotional turmoil.
I watched the lights move
As we drove away, I admired the motion of the lights flashing by.
across your perfect face
I gazed at your face, feeling that you were perfect in every way.
there's no other time
There was no other moment more perfect than this one, as we drove away together.
there's no other place
There was no other place I'd rather be than with you, even in the midst of our difficulties.
that I'd rather be
I could think of no other place or person that I would rather be with in this moment than you.
here with you
In your presence, I feel safest and most at home.
I'm here with you
In this moment, we are together, and nothing else matters except our bond.
Contributed by Micah G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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