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 Desperation has been replaced by hope, and denial with responsibility.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.
Shonanoka
Her Space Holiday Lyrics
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And keep me from the light
Cos it's 3: 05
I gotta burn, burn, burn the selfish sound
Burn it to the ground
Like the flames licking at my hands
Let me make it, let me make it til tomorrow
Cos all I do is I choke when I swallow
Throw them back, back, back
Just like a certain sequence centred from the Bible
Being punished for dishing out the awful
The table's turned now the plate is at my altar
Send it back, back, back
Two little kids who were bound by twine
She was 7 and he was 9
Took a long trip but chose the hardest way
Find each other when they'd both gone gray
When the morning fire comes ringing through the wires
I'll sing it with a new voice
I know the words would be reflecting a switch in my direction
No more broken notes
I'm moving, I'm changing, I'm thinking, I'm groaning
I'm happy to report
Rewriting my history
Don't worry, I'll keep it short
But what we're doing, what we're doing to tomorrow
All we do is we take and we borrow
Digging deeper til the whole thing is hollow
Give it back, back, back
Just like a certain centred hero from the fable
He's back to? 7 days later
But God has turned now his love is on the table
He's fighting back, back, back
Now we're all grown up and the friendship's stayed
We both agree it was worth the wait
But we're a little bit battered and a tiny bit bruised
With a good last sleep they're as good as new
And in the end when you're reaching your last breath
And there is nothing left to see and there is no one to impress
Where will I end up, with the last thought in your head
I know where I would I be and it's fading for my family
So hold on
The lyrics of "Shonanoka" by Her Space Holiday are about self-reflection and the search for meaning and purpose in life. The song begins with the singer asking someone to stay with him through the night and keep him from the light. He is feeling lost and uncertain, and he wants to burn away the selfishness that consumes him. He feels like he is choking when he swallows the bigger pills with the sweet little bottle, which is a reference to his struggle with addiction. However, he is determined to make it through to tomorrow and rewrite his history.
The song then shifts focus to two little kids who were bound by twine and took a long trip but chose the hardest way. The singer seems to identify with these children, as they symbolize his own journey through life. He wants to find the same sense of loyalty and friendship that they have, even after they have grown up and faced life's hardships. He knows that in the end, the only thing that really matters is his family and the way he is remembered.
Overall, "Shonanoka" is a heartfelt exploration of the human condition, with its ups and downs, joys and sorrows, losses and gains. It encourages us to keep holding on and keep reaching for the light, even in the darkest of times.
Line by Line Meaning
Say, say, say you're gonna stay through the night
Asking the person to stick around for the night.
And keep me from the light
To stop him/her from going towards a troublesome path.
Cos it's 3: 05
It's a stressful time for the individual.
I gotta burn, burn, burn the selfish sound
Overcome his selfishness and negativity.
Burn it to the ground
To destroy the effect of that negativity completely.
Like the flames licking at my hands
So intense that it feels like flames are burning his hands.
Let me make it, let me make it til tomorrow
Asking for courage to last through the tough times till tomorrow.
Cos all I do is I choke when I swallow
Consumed by his own emotions and finding it hard to express himself.
These bigger pills with the sweet little bottle
A metaphor for trying to numb his pain with medication.
Throw them back, back, back
Trying to find a quick fix to his problems.
Just like a certain sequence centred from the Bible
Comparing his actions to a particular sequence of events from the Bible.
Being punished for dishing out the awful
Punished for his negative actions before.
The table's turned now the plate is at my altar
The person is now being held accountable for their actions.
Send it back, back, back
Wanting to fix his mistakes and make amends.
Two little kids who were bound by twine
A reference to childhood friendship.
She was 7 and he was 9
The ages of the children in the story.
Took a long trip but chose the hardest way
Their journey was not easy.
Find each other when they'd both gone gray
Reuniting with his childhood friend after many years.
When the morning fire comes ringing through the wires
Refers to an alarm.
I'll sing it with a new voice
A new beginning and outlook towards life.
I know the words would be reflecting a switch in my direction
His feelings and thoughts have changed towards a more positive direction.
No more broken notes
No more mistakes and failures in his life.
I'm moving, I'm changing, I'm thinking, I'm groaning
A period of transformation for the person.
I'm happy to report
Feeling satisfied with his progress.
Rewriting my history
Changing his past and starting anew.
Don't worry, I'll keep it short
Assuring that his past won't affect the present or the future much.
But what we're doing, what we're doing to tomorrow
What effect our actions today may have on the future.
All we do is we take and we borrow
Taking more than we can give back.
Digging deeper til the whole thing is hollow
To the point where nothing is left.
Give it back, back, back
Trying to fix the damage caused.
Just like a certain centred hero from the fable
Referring to a heroic figure from a story.
He's back to? 7 days later
A metaphor for overcoming adversity.
But God has turned now his love is on the table
God's love is unconditional and can always help overcome trouble.
He's fighting back, back, back
Not giving up easily.
Now we're all grown up and the friendship's stayed
Their childhood friendship has lasted all these years.
We both agree it was worth the wait
Their reunion was valuable despite the long wait.
But we're a little bit battered and a tiny bit bruised
Their reunion was not without some pain or difficulty.
With a good last sleep they're as good as new
After some time, they will be completely healed.
And in the end when you're reaching your last breath
When you're at the end of your life.
And there is nothing left to see and there is no one to impress
Nothing else to achieve - be content with what you've done so far.
Where will I end up, with the last thought in your head
What are the last thoughts you'll have at the end of your life?
I know where I would I be and it's fading for my family
Realizing the importance of family in life.
So hold on
Stay strong and keep going.
Contributed by Alyssa V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
D Haller
Pure beauty.
skywolf8113
Anyone have Lyrics?