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 Desperation has been replaced by hope, and denial with responsibility.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.
Two Tin Cans And A Length Of String
Her Space Holiday Lyrics
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Despite all the weight and the bits of bad news
I will get stronger and you will get healthy
Like two child stars who nail their cues
Each scene is acted and beautifully Crafted, with rhythm and reason
That's brilliantly true
The credits are rolling the crowd is
But four star reviews
We love you we love you
We love you we love you
We love you we love you
We want you back home
Please understand
That there is no need to worry
Perfectly able of running the show
We love you we love you
We love you we love you
We love you we love you
We want back home
In the town where I grew up
There was no one else
Just the both of us
With two tin cans and a length of string
That carried the words from you to me
So we sat and we talked
About sharing our days in every way
On a big pink porch with a broken swing
Sitting arm and arm
And resting cheek to cheek
We'd blink our eyes, exchange a smile
Knowing that this is the rest of our lives
This is love
I remember the day that the spot was found
The kids moved back just to help us out
You held yourself with such dignity
Saying: "The last thing I want
Is to burden you three,"
He would draw, and she would read
And I would pray
And the pets would sleep
I know that time wasn't so easy
But to me we never felt more like a family
This is love
After some time things got a little hard
So we checked you in
And kept checking your charts
I wonder if any part of you knew
That two weeks later we'd be sharing the room
So we sat and we talked about how we spent our years
With the laughter and tears
On big white beds with old gray sheets
It was just like being back on that swing
This is love
In the town where I grew up
There was no one else
Just the both of us
On a big pink porch with a broken swing
Sitting arm and arm
And resting cheek to cheek
Now this is love
We want you back home
The song Two Tin Cans and a Length of String by Her Space Holiday is a touching tribute to a loved one dealing with an illness. The opening lines of the song certainly grab attention, as the singer talks about how strange it is that their future feels lighter despite the weight and bits of bad news. The song seems to be about the power of love and the strength it can provide, even in the darkest of times.
The singer talks about how they will become stronger and their loved one will become healthier, and they will act out each scene of their lives with rhythm and reason. These are beautifully crafted moments, and the crowd will be applauding when the credits finally start to roll. Despite the difficulties they are facing, there is nothing but love and support surrounding them.
The song then goes on to talk about the childhood memories of the singer, and specifically of a time when they communicated with each other using two tin cans and a length of string. The memories are happy ones, shared on a big pink porch with a broken swing. The theme of love is evident throughout the song, particularly in the chorus where the singer repeats how much they love the person and want them back home.
Overall, the song is a touching tribute to a loved one going through difficult times, and an ode to the power of love and support in those moments.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm finding it funny our future feels lighter
Despite the weight and the bad news, our future seems to have a positive outlook and it's funny how that is the case.
Despite all the weight and the bits of bad news
The struggles and the negative events in our lives did not stop us from moving forward with optimism.
I will get stronger and you will get healthy
I will overcome whatever difficulties I am facing and you will recover from your illness or condition.
Like two child stars who nail their cues
Just like child actors who perform their roles successfully, we will overcome our challenges and succeed in life.
Each scene is acted and beautifully crafted, with rhythm and reason
Every experience and event in our lives has a purpose and a flow, which makes it unique and beautiful.
That's brilliantly true
This is a fact that cannot be denied or disputed, and it makes life more interesting and meaningful.
The credits are rolling the crowd is applauding
After the successful conclusion of every life event, there is a sense of accomplishment and celebration of success.
There will be nothing but four star reviews
In the end, the people who matter most to us will appreciate our hard work and will give us good reviews.
We love you we love you
We care deeply about you and want the best for you.
We want you back home
We miss you and we want you to come back to us as soon as possible.
Please understand
I need you to comprehend a particular point I am going to make.
That there is no need to worry
There is no reason for you to feel anxious or afraid in this situation.
Perfectly able of running the show
We are capable of handling the circumstances and dealing with whatever comes our way.
In the town where I grew up
The story of this song is set in a specific town where the singer has grown up and has memories of.
There was no one else
The singer and the person they care about are each other's only companions while growing up in that town.
Just the both of us
The artist and the person they care about are the only two people who matter to each other while growing up in that town.
With two tin cans and a length of string
The two people communicate with each other using tin cans and a string, which signifies their strong bond and their willingness to communicate despite the hardship.
That carried the words from you to me
The tin cans and the string symbolize the connection and the communication between the two people.
So we sat and we talked
The singer and the person they care about have been exchanging stories and experiences through the years.
About sharing our days in every way
They discuss the events of their lives, and they talk about everything they experience.
On a big pink porch with a broken swing
The porch and the broken swing are places where they used to hang out together in their childhood town.
Sitting arm and arm
They sit close to each other to show their affection and closeness.
And resting cheek to cheek
They feel comfortable and connected enough to rest their cheeks on each other's shoulders.
We'd blink our eyes, exchange a smile
They share a happy moment of connection and recognition.
Knowing that this is the rest of our lives
They anticipate a future of togetherness and happiness.
The kids moved back just to help us out
The singer and the person they care about have a family who is supportive and willing to assist them when they need it.
You held yourself with such dignity
The person they care about has shown courage and strength while dealing with the difficulties they are facing.
Saying: "The last thing I want is to burden you three"
The person they care about does not want to be a hardship or a problem for the artist and their family.
He would draw, and she would read
The artist and the person they care about have different interests and ways of spending their time.
And I would pray
The singer has a spiritual side and uses prayer as a way of coping with life's difficulties.
And the pets would sleep
Even the animals in the household are peaceful and relaxed.
I know that time wasn't so easy
The artist acknowledges that life was challenging during that period.
But to me we never felt more like a family
Despite the hardships, the artist feels connected to their loved ones and feels like they are part of a family.
After some time things got a little hard
Even after things started well, life has thrown some obstacles in their path.
So we checked you in
The narrative's loved one has to be sent to a facility to receive medical attention.
And kept checking your charts
The artist shows their support and concern by keeping a close eye on the progress of their loved one's health.
I wonder if any part of you knew
The singer is unsure if their loved one was aware of their situation and potential deterioration.
That two weeks later we'd be sharing the room
The singer is anticipating the moment when they will join their loved one in the hospital room.
With the laughter and tears
They share both happy and sad moments during their time in the hospital room.
On big white beds with old gray sheets
The hospital room is described in a simple and almost plain way, which shows that their focus is on their connection and love despite their circumstances.
It was just like being back on that swing
Despite their current situation, they feel a sense of connection and familiarity to their cherished memories of growing up together in the town where they grew up.
Now this is love
The final repetition of this line is similar to the previous ones that express the singer's love, longing, and desire to have their loved one back home with them again.
Contributed by Lucy F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
chris champion
on The Good People Of Everywhere
Has no one read Lord of the Flies?