Their first release was a Gershon Kingsley cover, "Pop corn", in 2003. Other singles issued are "Hanging On" (2007), "Ghost" (limited 7" vinyl edition, 2008), "Breakthrough" (2009) and "Summer" (2009).
To date, the band have released five studio albums: E-Bay Queen (2003), Peek a Boo (2007), Lumineux Noir (2009), Inhale (2013), and Ath.Lon (2016). They have also released an album of demos and covers, E-Bay Queen is Dead (2012). In 2015 the band covered Depeche Mode's album A Broken Frame in its entirety, along with a remix album of the same: An Extended Broken Frame. They are currently signed to Undo Records.
As well as recording original material, Marsheaux have also undertaken remixes for other artists like Depeche Mode, Moby, Client, Kylie Minogue, Hurts and Gwen Stefani. The duo have played support slots for Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark and Róisín Murphy in Greece, and Client in Germany.
Their work was praised by BBC 6Music's Tom Robinson and Stuart Maconie. OMD's Andy McCluskey also expressed his admiration: “I do have a soft spot for Marsheaux I have to say. They have a certain sort of wispy, melancholic charm...” (Electronically Yours interview).
The band's equipment:
Marianthi - Microkorg, Minimoog, Speak&Math, Roland SH-101, Yamaha CS01; Sophie - Microkorg, Winston, Speak&Spell, KORG MS 10, Roland aJuno2, AKAI Ax80, Roland CR78.
Official site: http://www.myspace.com/marsheaux
Satellite
Marsheaux Lyrics
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Now, hear this, my friends
I'll never be the same again
Gonna lock myself in a cold black room
Gonna shadow myself in a [?]
[Chorus]
I will function, operate
The satellite of hate
Satellite of hate
The satellite of hate
[Verse 2]
Driven to this point by a chain of events
Each one pushed me nearer the edge
Gonna send my message through to you
And you'll receive the signal too
[Chorus]
I will function, operate
I will be a satellite of hate
The satellite of hate
Satellite of hate
The satellite of hate
[Bridge]
Disillusioned, I was disenchanted
Forgot the love that has been implanted
Heard the lies interfeld the code
It broke my heart and I lost control
Now I'm a satellite over freestate
I am a satellite
[Chorus]
I will function, operate
I will be a satellite of hate
The satellite of hate
Satellite of hate
The satellite of hate
The lyrics of Marsheaux's song "Satellite" depict a person who has been pushed to their breaking point and has decided to cut themselves off from the world in order to wallow in their own anger and bitterness. The singer describes locking themselves in a cold black room and shadowing themselves, suggesting that they are deliberately shutting themselves off from any positive emotions or experiences. The phrase "satellite of hate" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the singer's intention to become a mere instrument of their negative emotions. Despite their disillusionment and heartbreak, the singer remains determined to send a message to their source of pain and alienation, suggesting that their hate has become its own kind of twisted motivation.
The song portrays a bleak worldview that many listeners may find relatable. At times, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed by the negativity in the world and the difficult experiences we go through. "Satellite" captures the feeling of wanting to withdraw from the world and become a passive observer of one's own life. At the same time, the repeated chorus of "the satellite of hate" reminds us that anger and bitterness can be addictive and self-perpetuating--once we start down that path, it can be difficult to break free. Rather than offering a resolution or a path towards healing, the song seems to suggest that sometimes all we can do is hunker down with our own pain and stew in our own emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Now, hear this, my friends
Attention, listen up, I have something important to say
I'll never be the same again
I've undergone a transformation and will never return to my old self
Gonna lock myself in a cold black room
I'm taking myself away from the world and isolating myself
Gonna shadow myself in a [?]
I'm going to hide myself away from others and keep to myself
I will function, operate
I will work and do what I need to survive
I will be a satellite of hate
I will transmit my negative emotions out to the world
The satellite of hate
I am a vessel for negative energy
Driven to this point by a chain of events
I've been pushed and prodded to reach this state due to a series of circumstances
Each one pushed me nearer the edge
Every event brought me closer to my breaking point
Gonna send my message through to you
I have a message to convey and I will get it to you
And you'll receive the signal too
You will understand my message and my emotions as well
Disillusioned, I was disenchanted
I've lost faith and trust in something I used to believe in
Forgot the love that has been implanted
I've lost sight of the positivity and love that was once within me
Heard the lies interfeld the code
Falsehoods and deceit have obscured my true intentions
It broke my heart and I lost control
The betrayal and heartbreak caused me to lose my composure and direction
Now I'm a satellite over freestate
I am aloof and floating away from societal norms
I am a satellite
I am a vessel for transmitting emotions and messages
Contributed by Leah H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.