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 Desperation has been replaced by hope, and denial with responsibility.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.
My Crooked Crown
Her Space Holiday Lyrics
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Living in your spinning world
Can you hear me
Singing out so clearly?
I know my voice is small
Chances are it can't go that far
But i've got a feeling
You can sense these six strings ringing
Telling you it's gonna be okay
Just keep on walking towards that sweet, sweet sunshine
It's gonna dry your tears
And after moving for 28 years
You're getting closer to the life you've always wanted.
Anyway, i'm doing fine
I've been a busy bee,
Been writing on the side
I've got this one tale
That i'd love for you to read
In chapter two the readers introduced to a girl like you
She lives way up in a tree
Next to a king sorta like me
And every morning when he hears her coo
He climbs out to his roof
With a cup of honey
And a smile full of shiners
He's got it inside his head
If he's patient then the branch will stretch
And she'll come hopping down
Right onto his crooked crown.
When he lowers her to his eye
They breathe each others air until their lungs get tired
It creates a melody
That gently kisses everything
And when the chorus passed
They both take a bow
And all the animals clap
She stretches out her wings
And says "i'll see you next spring".
Not too sure about the end
If they get married or just stay friends
But whatever happens
He's just happy she found him
Sorry birdie, gotta cut this short
I think she wants to play
She's scratching at my door
Just know we miss ya
Signed
XOXO, Panda
The song "My Crooked Crown" by Her Space Holiday is about a lonely girl living in her own spinning world. The singer addresses this girl, telling her that even if his voice is small, he hopes that she can still hear him singing clearly. He believes that she can sense these six strings ringing and calling out her name, telling her that everything is going to be okay. The singer encourages her to keep walking towards the sweet sunshine which will dry her tears. After moving for 28 years, she is getting closer to the life that she has always wanted.
Furthermore, the singer tells the girl that he has been doing fine and has been busy writing a tale that he would love for her to read. In chapter two, the readers are introduced to a girl like her who lives way up in a tree next to a king like him. The king loves her and has it inside his head that if he is patient enough, the branch will stretch and she will come down right onto his crooked crown. When he lowers her to his eye, they breathe each other's air until their lungs get tired and it creates a melody that gently kisses everything around them. The song ends on just a hopeful note that the singer hopes the lonely girl will find her own crooked crown like the girl in his tale did.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey lonely girl
Addressing a girl who is on her own
Living in your spinning world
She is living in her own world, possibly disoriented from reality
Can you hear me
Asking if she can hear the singer reaching out to her
Singing out so clearly?
The lyrics of the song are a clear message to her
I know my voice is small
The singer acknowledges that he may not have a big impact
Chances are it can't go that far
The singer realizes his message may not reach her
But i've got a feeling
Despite the odds, the singer is still hopeful
You can sense these six strings ringing
The music is meant to resonate deeply with her
They're calling out your name
The music is meant to connect with her personally
Telling you it's gonna be okay
The song is meant to uplift her and let her know things will get better
Just keep on walking towards that sweet, sweet sunshine
The only way to reach happiness is to keep moving forward
It's gonna dry your tears
The sun will dry her tears and things will get better
And after moving for 28 years
The girl has possibly spent almost all of her life searching for happiness
You're getting closer to the life you've always wanted.
She is making progress and is close to what she desires most
Anyway, i'm doing fine
The singer shares that he is doing well regardless of her situation
I've been a busy bee,
He's been productive and proactive
Been writing on the side
He has been writing something literary
I've got this one tale
He has a particular story to share
That i'd love for you to read
The singer wants her to engage in his story, possibly as a way to relate to her or as an escape from her situation
In chapter two the readers introduced to a girl like you
The story introduces a character similar to her
She lives way up in a tree
The character's home is in an unusual place
Next to a king sorta like me
The character is near a royal figure who shares similar qualities with the singer
And every morning when he hears her coo
The king listens intently to the character
He climbs out to his roof
The king goes out of his comfort zone to hear the character
With a cup of honey
The king brings the character a sweet treat
And a smile full of shiners
The king grins widely in making the character happy
He's got it inside his head
The king has an idea in mind
If he's patient then the branch will stretch
The king is optimistic that things will work out between him and the character if he's patient
And she'll come hopping down
The character will eventually come to him
Right onto his crooked crown.
The character will land on his head
When he lowers her to his eye
The king takes the character closer to him
They breathe each others air until their lungs get tired
The king and the character share a moment of intimacy
It creates a melody
The act of breathing in sync creates music
That gently kisses everything
The melody is soothing and calming
And when the chorus passed
The moment comes and goes
They both take a bow
They acknowledge the beautiful moment respectfully
And all the animals clap
The surroundings join in the positive moment
She stretches out her wings
The character takes flight
And says "i'll see you next spring".
The character suggests a continuation of their special moment
Not too sure about the end
The ambiguity of their fate in the story
If they get married or just stay friends
Uncertainty in the kind of relationship they have
But whatever happens
No matter their fate, the important thing is the special, meaningful moment they have shared
He's just happy she found him
The king cherishes the moment they have shared, regardless of the outcome or duration of their relationship
Sorry birdie, gotta cut this short
The singer apologizes for having to go
I think she wants to play
His loved one wants his attention
She's scratching at my door
The loved one is literally at his door
Just know we miss ya
Despite needing to leave, the singer sends his best wishes
Signed
The note is signed to acknowledge the sender
XOXO, Panda
The message ends in a friendly, loving tone
Contributed by London V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
chris champion
on The Good People Of Everywhere
Has no one read Lord of the Flies?