''Aurora Sutra'' was a German

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band that was formed in

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by Patricia Nigiani and Peter Spilles, both members of Project Pitchfork. They began recording under the name Aurora, but added the "Sutra" after the release of their debut ''

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'' in 1993.

History

Vocalist Patricia Nigiani and keyboardist Peter Spilles began recording under the name Aurora in 1993 as a side project to Project Pitchfork. Their debut ''

'' was released in 1993 and the band added "Sutra" to their name afterward. Their music was compared to

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and

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, especially his composition '' The Nursery''. In 1994, the band followed with their second album '' The Dimension Gate'' by Talitha, marking their second and final release for the label. Conceptually the album's music is about being faced with the ultimate question of life after the evolution of man and rebirth of the universe. The album was also released with bonus tracks, four compositions celebrating the elementals air, earth, fire and water. In 1995, Peter Spilles returned his focus to Project Pitchfork, with Patricia Nigiani assuming creative control of the Aurora's musical project. During this time, she recorded as part of the

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band Sun God and released their 1995 self-titled debut album on Fifth Colvmn and Original Artists Group. In 1996, she released the band's third album '' Passing Over in Silence Towards Nuit'', which was produced by Rodney Orpheus of The Cassandra Complex. Auro Sutra released their fourth studio album '' I and I Shall Descend'' in 1998 on Sound Factory.

Discography

Studio albums

*As Aurora: ''

'' (1993, Talitha) *'' The Dimension Gate'' (1994, Talitha) *'' Passing Over in Silence Towards Nuit'' (1996, Sound Factory) *'' I and I Shall Descend'' (1998, Sound Factory)

References

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