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
Secret Place
Marsheaux Lyrics
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What a perfect morning
Calm sea, calling out to you and me
So let's run and take a dive
Beneath the bright blue
I hold you tight
Floating, only you and me
If you ever feel sad and blind
Open your wings
Go out of your mind
Close your eyes and take me to the sea
Green blue sea, you and me
Please try to fall asleep
What a perfect moment
Dreaming, only you and me
So let's sleep to be alive
Beneath the bright blue
I hold you tight
Floating, only you and me
So let's fly and touch the sky
No one will ever know
No one will ever know
You can take me there
A moment that we shared
A secret place
Without a human trace
The lyrics to Marsheaux's song Secret Place paint a vivid picture of a perfect, serene moment between two people. The opening lines encourage the listener to "try to stand still" as they soak in the scenery, which is described as a "perfect morning" with a "calm sea." The singer invites the person they are addressing to run and take a dive with them, signaling a desire to revel in the present moment together. The second verse echoes this sentiment with lines about dreaming, sleeping, and floating beneath the bright blue sky.
The chorus provides a poetic image of the singer helping their companion when they feel "sad and blind" by encouraging them to "open [their] wings" and take the singer to the sea. The rest of the chorus repeats the opening lines verbatim, emphasizing the singer's desire to share this special moment with only the person they are addressing. The song ends with a note of secrecy, with the singer suggesting that the "secret place" they have shared can only exist without any human trace.
Overall, Secret Place is a song about escaping from the world and finding peace and joy with a loved one. The lyrics suggest a deep connection between the two people, one that requires no one else and no reminders of the outside world to exist. The imagery of the sea and the bright blue sky evoke feelings of freedom, weightlessness, and infinite possibility, all of which contribute to the song's sense of romantic bliss.
Line by Line Meaning
Please try to stand still
Take a moment to be still and present in this perfect morning
What a perfect morning
This is a beautiful and ideal morning moment
Calm sea, calling out to you and me
The peaceful ocean is beckoning us to come closer
So let's run and take a dive
Let's embrace the moment and jump into the ocean
Beneath the bright blue
We are under the clear blue sky
I hold you tight
I embrace you and hold you close to me
Floating, only you and me
We are buoyant in the water, with only each other for company
So let's fly and touch the sky
Let's feel the weightlessness and freedom of being in the water
If you ever feel sad and blind
If you ever feel lost or unsure of yourself
Open your wings
Spread your metaphorical wings and embrace what the world has to offer
Go out of your mind
Get out of your head and focus on the present moment
Close your eyes and take me to the sea
Imagine being in this beautiful place with me
Green blue sea, you and me
We are surrounded by the green and blue hues of the ocean
Please try to fall asleep
Take a moment to rest or relax
What a perfect moment
This moment of dreaming with you is perfect
Dreaming, only you and me
We are together in this dream world
So let's sleep to be alive
Let's embrace the importance of rest and rejuvenation to fully live
No one will ever know
This moment and place is our secret
No one will ever know
We are alone in this beautiful moment
You can take me there
We can experience this magical place together
A moment that we shared
This moment belongs to us and only us
A secret place
This beautiful, isolated location is our secret
Without a human trace
This place is untouched by human presence
Contributed by Makayla R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Digitalfemdroid
Intensely dreamy from an EDM perspective. All the right electronic chords pleasing my heart & soul.
@llessismorEE
Wowww .. lov it ...
@dillonparkes6452
cool like it.
@RantingBrummie
Such an underrated duo, on an almost PSB level ... even sounds a bit like 'Go West' ...
@lockit5047
love this. I've played over and over after hearing on SOMAFM.com, Pop Tron . How did this get lost in indie techno dance community. Perfect in many ways.
@AdonisBlue
Replay, replay and.... Replay
@chrisr8947
I just found you guys thanks to iTunes radio. I guess Apple IS good for something
@vargaistvanislev8066
THIS IS MARSHEAUX:Very good lyrics! The sound and everything is perfect ! Floating, only you and me So let\'s fly and touch the sky No one will ever know No one will ever know You can take me there A moment that we shared A secret place.MARSHEAUX 🌹🌹 GR❤HU
@bicyclist2
Marsheaux is the female Depeche Mode. This is incredibly beautiful. You should open for a big synth pop band. Thanks.