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 Desperation has been replaced by hope, and denial with responsibility.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 girlfriend´s boyfriend
Her Space Holiday Lyrics
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To let you know I'm writing you again
But it's not the same the names have all changed
And my best friend and ex girlfriend aren't to blame
I did this myself it's a sick cry for help
But it doesn't mean the situation's clean
Additional stress that will come from the press
The mess I made putting my life on parade
You can't make someone love you with your songs"
And you don't know me
But you owe me
A little time to find some piece of mind
And when you hold me
I'm not so lonely
It will be difficult to leave this life behind
My sister always said that hardships come in two's
A funeral and break up afternoon
There is really no good time for anyone to leave
In a couple weeks I'll get my chance to grieve
And hopefully by then my mind will be all clear
And I can cry for the reasons that I'm there
Not for the all things that are happening at home
The church was filled but I was still alone
But this is not a ploy to gain some sympathy
I made this bed and now it's time to sleep
And you don't know me
But you owe me
A little time to find some piece of mind
And when you hold me
I'm not so lonely
It will be difficult to leave this life behind
Its such a shame that the blame has somehow shifted to you
We're both aware through the years that I've been messed up too
And I shouldn't talk I should stop I'm digging deeper holes
It just feels strange that I sing songs for another girl
In the song My girlfriend's boyfriend by Her Space Holiday, the lyrics reveal a story of heartbreak, guilt, and trying to make amends. The singer is writing a letter to someone, likely an ex-girlfriend or a former best friend, to express his feelings and apologize for his actions. The opening lines of the song indicate that he is no longer using a pen but is now picking up the phone, showing that he is taking a more direct approach. He then goes on to explain that he is responsible for his own situation and that he cannot blame others for his mistakes. The singer is aware that he has put his life on display for everyone to see, especially for the writers who scrutinize and analyze his songs. He feels misunderstood and that the writers' criticisms are validated.
The songwriter then shifts the focus to his personal struggles. He shares that he is dealing with two major events that occurred around the same time, a funeral, and a breakup. These events have made it difficult to cope, and he hopes to gain some clarity in the coming weeks. He hopes that his mind will be clear enough to grieve without the added stress of the recent public attention. He acknowledges that he has made some poor choices that have led him to this point but wants to move on from his past mistakes. He asks for a little time and understanding, realizing that he cannot force someone to love him through his music.
Overall, the song is deeply personal and reveals a fragile emotional state of the songwriter. It showcases the vulnerability of being in the public eye and the added pressure that comes with it. However, it also highlights the importance of taking responsibility for one's actions and facing the consequences head-on.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm picking up the phone and putting down this pen
I'm ending my letter writing and will call you instead
To let you know I'm writing you again
To inform you that I'm reaching out to you once again
But it's not the same the names have all changed
The situation has altered, and the people involved are different
And my best friend and ex girlfriend aren't to blame
I can't blame my friend and ex-lover for my actions
I did this myself it's a sick cry for help
I'm responsible for my actions, but they are a plea for help
But it doesn't mean the situation's clean
Just because I know it's my doing, doesn't mean the situation is without fault
Additional stress that will come from the press
There will be more pressure placed on me due to publicity
The mess I made putting my life on parade
The problems I created by making my personal life public
Now the writers can say 'we were right all along
The journalists will claim that they knew all along I was headed for this situation
You can't make someone love you with your songs'
No matter how much I sing, it won't make someone love me if they don't want to
And you don't know me
You are not familiar with who I am
But you owe me
You are obligated to give me
A little time to find some piece of mind
Some alone time to clear my head
And when you hold me
When we are together
I'm not so lonely
I don't feel as alone
It will be difficult to leave this life behind
It will be challenging to move on from this situation
My sister always said that hardships come in two's
My sibling often claimed that troubles come in pairs
A funeral and break up afternoon
Today I experienced a funeral and a breakup
There is really no good time for anyone to leave
It's never a good time for someone to exit your life
In a couple weeks I'll get my chance to grieve
I will have an opportunity to mourn in a couple of weeks' time
And hopefully by then my mind will be all clear
Hopefully, my thoughts will be unclouded by then
And I can cry for the reasons that I'm there
I can weep genuinely for the right reasons
Not for the all things that are happening at home
But not for all the chaos going on in my personal life
The church was filled but I was still alone
Although the church was packed, I still felt isolated
But this is not a ploy to gain some sympathy
I'm not trying to elicit sympathy from you
I made this bed and now it's time to sleep
I created this situation, and now it's time for me to face the consequences
Its such a shame that the blame has somehow shifted to you
It's unfortunate that the fault has somehow transferred to you
We're both aware through the years that I've been messed up too
We both know that I've had my share of problems over the years
And I shouldn't talk I should stop I'm digging deeper holes
I need to stop talking because I'm only making things worse
It just feels strange that I sing songs for another girl
It's odd that I'm writing and singing songs about someone else when I'm in a relationship with you
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chris champion
on The Good People Of Everywhere
Has no one read Lord of the Flies?