Sun God were a European
electronic music group comprising musicians Rodney Orpheus,
Marcus Giltjes, and
Patricia Nigiani. The band released one
studio album
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titled ''
Sun God
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'' in 1995 for
Fifth Colvmn Records
Fifth Colvmn Records was a record label based in Washington, DC. The label was founded in 1990 by Zalman Fishman, owner of the nightclub FIFTH
COLVMN, located in Washington D.C.
The label's first release was Chemlab's debut EP Ten Ton Pressure. ...
and Original Artists Group.
History
Sun God was formed in
Hamburg by musician Rodney Orpheus, working with
Marcus Giltjes and
Patricia Nigiani. Orpheus is a member of
The Cassandra Complex and Nigiani was previously in the band
Pitchfork .
Orpheus met
Jared Louche, of the band
Chemlab, who connected the band with
Fifth Colvmn Records
Fifth Colvmn Records was a record label based in Washington, DC. The label was founded in 1990 by Zalman Fishman, owner of the nightclub FIFTH
COLVMN, located in Washington D.C.
The label's first release was Chemlab's debut EP Ten Ton Pressure. ...
.
In May 1995 Sun God released their debut full-length
studio album
An album is a collection of audio recordings issued on compact disc (CD), Phonograph record, vinyl, audio tape, or another medium such as Digital distribution#Music, digital distribution. Albums of recorded sound were developed in the early ...
''
Sun God
A solar deity or sun deity is a deity who represents the Sun, or an aspect of it. Such deities are usually associated with power and strength. Solar deities and Sun worship can be found throughout most of recorded history in various forms. The ...
'' on
Fifth Colvmn and Original Artists Group. The album comprised music composed around Voudou and Santeria rituals.
The songs "Ayizan" and "Guede" from their debut were released on the various artist compilations ''Life Is Too Short for Boring Music Volume VII'' and ''Forced Cranial Removal'' by EFA and
Fifth Colvmn Records
Fifth Colvmn Records was a record label based in Washington, DC. The label was founded in 1990 by Zalman Fishman, owner of the nightclub FIFTH
COLVMN, located in Washington D.C.
The label's first release was Chemlab's debut EP Ten Ton Pressure. ...
.
The following year the track "Guede", also from the band's debut, was released on ''Living for Music 2'' by Discordia.
Rodney Orpheus went on to become a touring member of
The Sisters of Mercy.
Discography
Studio albums
* ''
Sun God
A solar deity or sun deity is a deity who represents the Sun, or an aspect of it. Such deities are usually associated with power and strength. Solar deities and Sun worship can be found throughout most of recorded history in various forms. The ...
'' (1995,
Fifth Colvmn/Original Artists Group)
Compilation appearances
* ''Forced Cranial Removal'' (1995
Fifth Colvmn)
* ''Life Is Too Short for Boring Music Volume VII'' (1995 EFA)
* ''Living for Music 2'' (1996, Discordia)
References
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Musical groups established in 1994
Musical groups disestablished in 1996
American ambient music groups
American electronic music groups
Fifth Colvmn Records artists