Orthotonics, an experimental rock and free improvisation ensemble from Richmond, Virginia, emerged in 1979 as the Ortho-Tones before adopting their definitive name in 1982. Their innovative sound, blending avant-garde jazz with rhythmic intensity, garnered attention from new wave audiences and influential figures like Fred Frith, who collaborated on their albums "Wake Up You Must Remember" (1984) and "Luminous Bipeds" (1986). Despite disbanding in 1989, Orthotonics' legacy endures through their unique contributions to the experimental music scene. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orthotonics?utm_source=openai))