 Origamibiro are a live audio-visual collective comprised of video artist, The Joy of Box, and musicians and producers, Tom Hill and Andy Tytherleigh, involving multiple instruments, hi and lo-fi technologies and unorthodox objects. Although originally started out as a solo music project by Tom Hill in 2007, with the release of Cracked Mirrors & Stopped Clocks (Expanding Records) every gig since has been a collaborative effort involving all three. With very
different backgrounds the trio combine to form a dynamic and unique
audio-visual experience with each member bringing something fresh to the
table. Tom also composes soundtracks for film and television and teaches music production in Nottingham. A selection of film soundtracks can be viewed here. For more info on private tuition, view his Facebook page here.
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 The Joy of Box (aka Jim Boxall) has been working with video and moving image for over a decade and has worked with artists such as DJ Krush, Theo Travis, Susumu Yokota, Raphael Lozano-Hemmer, Do Make Say Think and Active Ingredient amongst others. Jim's work addresses the inherently anomalous process, practice and performance of live visuals: how it works, how it is interpreted, how it is misunderstood, where to start and where to stop. Using a growing list of tools, objects and contraptions such as laptops, spy cameras, OHPs, books and typewriters, Box's work forms the visual element to the trio's performances, videos and music productions and has been described by Jazzwise as a man who "manipulates and weaves an intriguing and original experience. The mixture of scored and improvised music set to video projections is a performance of eloquence and intensity." To view more work by The Joy of Box, including his blog, click here |
 Aka, Shmoov / Hubtone / Debaser Boy, Andy Tytherleigh is a man on most musicians' radar in Nottingham due to his outstanding ability to perform at a professional standard in almost any genre of music. First and foremost, a double bassist, Andy can turn his hand to any instrument and play. From Jazz to Folk to Dance to Experimental, Andy's experience as a live performer has taken him all over the world, sometimes playing to crowds in the thousands. With such a rich and professional background, what Andy brings to the mix raises the bar and pushes the envelope that little bit further. It's no wonder the Dublin Fringe Festival described Origamibiro as "undoubtedly the most original offering of the fringe calendar". To listen to a teaser of material from the new Origamibiro album, click here
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