T.H.C. (band)
| Company type | Music group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1992 in Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Founder | George Sarah |
| Defunct | 1999 |
| Headquarters | Los Angeles , United States |
Key people | George Sarah, Sarah Folkman |
| Products | Music albums and singles |
T.H.C. was a trip hop ensemble originating from Los Angeles, California, established in 1992 by producer, composer, keyboardist, and bassist George Sarah. Vocalist and lyricist Sarah Folkman became an official member in 1997 after collaborating with the group since 1995.
Biography
From 1992 until 1999, T.H.C. produced two full-length albums, one extended play, and two 12-inch singles before George Sarah decided to dissolve the band to pursue individual artistic endeavors.
In 1995, the band secured a contract with Fifth Colvmn Records, leading to the release of Death by Design in January 1996. This album combined elements of hard techno and ambient electronic music and was partially co-produced by Q A.K.A. Uberzone. Later that year, the EP Consenting Guinea Pig followed. To support these releases, George Sarah embarked on a three-week tour across the eastern United States and later joined labelmates 'Death Ride 69' for a six-week nationwide tour opening for My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult.
In 1997, Intelligent Records from San Diego issued two T.H.C. instrumental 12-inch records produced by Sarah. The following year, Nettwerk Records facilitated a trip to Canada for George and Folkman to record demo tracks engineered by KMFDM's Gunter Schultz. Additionally, in 1998, the band completed a two-week residency in Paris featuring a string trio composed of cello, viola, and violin, which subsequently became integral to their live performances.
The year 1999 saw the release of Adagio, a comprehensive album by Sarah and Folkman that emphasized somber electronica and marked a stylistic transition from their previous aggressive techno and trance sounds.
T.H.C. gained visibility through appearances on the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer and its spin-off Angel, portraying the fictional group Shy with Veruca as lead vocalist; George Sarah appeared onscreen as Shy’s keyboard player. He also returned during Buffy’s sixth season episode Hells Bells, performing with his string ensemble during the wedding scene. Their compositions were also featured in films including The Curve, Mascara, and Cleopatra’s Second Husband.
Members
- Sarah Folkman — Vocals and lyric writing
- George Sarah — Electronic composition and multi-instrumental performance
Studio albums
- Death by Design (1996, Full Contact)
- Adagio (1999, Brain Surgery)
EPs
- Consenting Guinea Pig (1996, Full Contact)
12-inch records
- "Darjeeling" (1997)
- "Blue Wave" (1998)
Compilation appearances
- Unsaid Warning L.A. Critical Mass (1998)
- Branded (Instrumental) KUCI Benefit (1998)
- Directly From Angels King of Vampires (1998)
- Tetanus Toxin World Wide Underground (1997)
- Mind Over Matter Ultimate Drum n' Bass (1997)
- Need To Destroy Fifth Column (1996)
- Sin-A-Matic Vol. 1 Svenhed (1994)
External links
- George Sarah – Official Website
- George Sarah's Official Facebook