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 Desperation has been replaced by hope, and denial with responsibility.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.
This Seat Is Definitely Taken
Her Space Holiday Lyrics
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I guess now is the time and the place
To let you know I've got a thing for you
Apparently your boyfriend does to
So on that note I'll bid you both adieu
Nah nah nah nah nah nah nah Adieu…
Here I am alone with my thoughts
No candle dinners, no trips for two
An empty bed for an emptier fool
This whole scene is lonely life approved
Nah nah nah nah nah nah nah Approved…
Here it is one year to the day
I guess now is the time and the place
To let you know I'm completely over you
Apparently your ex-boyfriend is too
I guess my timing needs to be improved
Nah nah nah nah nah nah nah Improved…
This seat is definitely taken
And I feel that life's big equation
Is less adding and more about subtracting
One plus one is all that I'm asking for
These hands are definitely shaking
With the goodbyes that I keep waving
I press my pen perfectly to paper
To make the letter that I'll never send her
This seat is definitely taken
And I feel that life's big equation
Is less adding and more about subtracting
One plus one is all that I'm asking for
These hands are definitely shaking
With the goodbyes that I keep waving
I press my pen perfectly to paper
To make the letter that I'll never send her
The lyrics of Her Space Holiday's song "This Seat Is Definitely Taken" tell the story of a person who has feelings for someone they can't be with. The first part of the song describes the initial meeting with the person of interest, where the singer discovers that their romantic feelings are not reciprocated. The lyrics suggest that this is not the first time this has happened - the empty bed and loneliness suggest a history of failed relationships, or at least failed attempts at them.
The second part of the song takes place a year later, when the singer has supposedly moved on from their feelings. However, they still feel compelled to write a letter to the person who held their heart, even though they know that they will never send it. The repeated line "this seat is definitely taken" refers to the empty chair or space that the singer imagines their loved one occupying, even though they're no longer in their life.
The song speaks to the pain of unrequited love and the difficulty of letting go of someone who has captured your heart. It is a poignant reminder that sometimes, even when we want something with all our heart, it's just not meant to be.
Line by Line Meaning
Here we are, face to face
We are now in close proximity and have the opportunity to talk
I guess now is the time and the place
This seems like an appropriate moment to bring up something important
To let you know I've got a thing for you
I want you to know that I have romantic interest in you
Apparently your boyfriend does to
I understand that you are already in a relationship with someone else who feels the same way
So on that note I'll bid you both adieu
With that information, I will say goodbye to both of you
Here I am alone with my thoughts
Now that I am by myself, I am reflecting on my situation and feelings
Somehow all my plans got lost
My aspirations and dreams seem to have disappeared
No candle dinners, no trips for two
I haven't experienced any romantic moments or getaways
An empty bed for an emptier fool
I am feeling foolish and alone in my bed
This whole scene is lonely life approved
This situation seems to fit the stereotype of a lonely life
Here it is one year to the day
Exactly one year has passed since a significant event
I guess now is the time and the place
Again, this seems like a fitting moment to express something important
To let you know I'm completely over you
I want you to know that I have moved on from my feelings for you
Apparently your ex-boyfriend is too
I understand that you have also broken up with your previous partner
I guess my timing needs to be improved
I realize that my timing for expressing my feelings could have been better
This seat is definitely taken
Someone is already occupying this seat
And I feel that life's big equation
I believe that the ultimate truth of life can be expressed symbolically
Is less adding and more about subtracting
We should focus less on accumulating things and more on letting go of what isn't necessary
One plus one is all that I'm asking for
I am only seeking one person to share my life with
These hands are definitely shaking
I am feeling physically nervous and anxious
With the goodbyes that I keep waving
I am constantly saying goodbye to people and things in my life
I press my pen perfectly to paper
I am carefully writing a letter
To make the letter that I'll never send her
I am composing a message that I do not intend to actually deliver
Contributed by Gabriella B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
chris champion
on The Good People Of Everywhere
Has no one read Lord of the Flies?