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 Desperation has been replaced by hope, and denial with responsibility.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.
Sugar Water
Her Space Holiday Lyrics
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I know that me not eating is hurting you
The only thing she said was "pick up the phone
Guess what? I know you're home and you're not alone,"
I walked by the radio, switched from off to on
I think I know the words, but it's been so long
The lyrics to Her Space Holiday’s song Sugar Water are both introspective and mournful, expressing the singer's regret for the harm their actions have caused their loved ones. In the first verse, the singer reflects on their idleness and indifference to nourishing themselves, and acknowledges how this lack of self-care affects those who care for them. The second verse relates to an interaction with someone they care about who has tried to reach out to them, but the singer is seemingly too preoccupied with their own thoughts and issues to truly engage with the other person. The final verse relates to the singer turning on the radio and hearing a song from the past, and realizing how much they've changed and how distant they've grown from their past self.
The song's lyrics convey the singer's sense of regret and detachment, which is strengthened by the song's simple, down-tempo melody. The use of metaphoric phrasing, particularly in the title "sugar water"- which can be interpreted in a variety of ways- contributes to the song's melancholy undertones. Sugar Water can be interpreted as the sweetness, the nourishment that goes into a relationship, that has become diluted, lacking the essence that once made it special. Overall, “Sugar Water” is a tragic yet beautiful piece that reflects how destructive our own struggles can be to the people we care about.
Interesting Fact:
Line by Line Meaning
I sat back and had a dream about something to do
I took a moment to reflect on my desires and aspirations
I know that me not eating is hurting you
I am aware that my lack of appetite is causing you emotional distress
The only thing she said was 'pick up the phone
The only message she conveyed to me was to call her
Guess what? I know you're home and you're not alone,'
She informs me that she knows I am at home and that I have company
I walked by the radio, switched from off to on
I approached the radio and turned it on
I think I know the words, but it's been so long
Although I am familiar with the lyrics, it has been a while since I have heard this song
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: MIHO HATORI, YUKA HONDA, MATTO MORICONE
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chris champion
on The Good People Of Everywhere
Has no one read Lord of the Flies?