Sun God (band)
| Company type | Musical group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1994 |
| Defunct | 1996 |
| Headquarters | Hamburg , Germany |
Key people | Rodney Orpheus, Marcus Giltjes, Patricia Nigiani |
| Products | Electronic music |
Sun God was a European electronic ensemble composed of Rodney Orpheus, Marcus Giltjes, and Patricia Nigiani. Their sole studio release, the album Sun God, came out in 1995 via Fifth Colvmn Records and Original Artists Group.
History
Originating in Hamburg, Sun God was formed by Rodney Orpheus together with Marcus Giltjes and Patricia Nigiani. The group’s sound was influenced by Orpheus's involvement with The Cassandra Complex and Nigiani’s experience performing with Pitchfork. Their introduction to Fifth Colvmn Records was arranged by Jared Louche of Chemlab.
In May 1995, the band released their debut album Sun God through Fifth Colvmn and Original Artists Group. The record featured compositions inspired by spiritual practices such as Voudou and Santeria. Songs like "Ayizan" and "Guede" were later included on various compilations, including Life Is Too Short for Boring Music Volume VII and Forced Cranial Removal. Additionally, in 1996, the track "Guede" was featured on Discordia’s compilation Living for Music 2.
Following his time with Sun God, Rodney Orpheus furthered his musical career by joining The Sisters of Mercy on tour.
Discography
Studio albums
- Sun God (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)