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 Desperation has been replaced by hope, and denial with responsibility.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.
Hassle Free Harmony
Her Space Holiday Lyrics
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In hopes to learn my name
We all have lives that we must leave some are great and some are weak
I'm somewhere in between
I used to think the world was round until I filled my head with sound
And pictures of a place where I was good and wrong was right
And nothing kept me up at night except the songs we made
We all have lives that we must leave some are great and some are weak
I'm somewhere in between
I'm somewhere in between
I'm somewhere in between
I'm somewhere in between
The lyrics to Her Space Holiday's Hassle Free Harmony are filled with introspection and a search for identity, both individually and within the larger context of society. The opening line, "On my way to an early grave I stopped some where along the way," sets the tone for the contemplative nature of the song. The singer is on a journey of self-discovery, hoping to find his place in the world.
The second line, "In hopes to learn my name," further emphasizes the singer's desire for individuality and a sense of self. He recognizes that everyone has a life to live, some more successful and fulfilling than others, and he is in the middle of that spectrum. Despite this, he is optimistic about his search for a more meaningful existence.
The following lines reflect on the power of music in his life, and how it has changed his perception of the world around him. Previously believing that the world was round, the singer is now consumed by the idea that music can transport him to another world where everything is right. The final refrain of "I'm somewhere in between" reinforces his sense of confusion and uncertainty about himself and his place in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
On my way to an early grave I stopped some where along the way
I felt like life was passing me by and I was headed towards an early death, but I made a conscious effort to pause and reflect on my journey.
In hopes to learn my name
I wanted to discover my true identity and purpose in life.
We all have lives that we must leave some are great and some are weak
As human beings, we all have a limited time on this earth, and some of us will make a significant impact while others may struggle to find their place.
I'm somewhere in between
I don't know where I stand on the spectrum - whether my life will be great or weak, but I'm trying to figure it out.
I used to think the world was round until I filled my head with sound
I used to have a narrow view of the world, but music opened my mind to new possibilities.
And pictures of a place where I was good and wrong was right
Through music, I was able to imagine a world where things were different than reality - a place where I could feel confident and right even when society deemed me wrong.
And nothing kept me up at night except the songs we made
The power of music was so strong that it was the only thing that kept me awake at night, constantly thinking about the art we were creating together.
I'm somewhere in between
Despite the impact music has had on me, I'm still not sure where my life will lead, whether it will be great or weak.
I'm somewhere in between
I'm still unsure of what the future holds, but I'm determined to find my path and make the most of my time on this earth.
I'm somewhere in between
My journey towards self-discovery is ongoing, and I know that my life will continue to be a mix of highs and lows, successes and failures - I'm okay with that.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MARC BIANCHI
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on The Good People Of Everywhere
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