TOM MIDDLETON
COMPOSER / NEUROSENSORY DESIGNER / SOUND ARCHITECT @ SENZOMI
Tom Middleton is an award winning composer, electronic music pioneer, founder of Senzomi, co-founder of Global Communication, and neurosensory designer working at the intersection of music, neuroscience, technology, health and wellbeing.
With over three decades in electronic music culture, his career spans radio, DJ and live performances worldwide, alongside immersive sound design. His work explores how sound affects the human nervous system, creating sonic environments that help people manage stress and anxiety while supporting relaxation, focus, recovery and better sleep - reaching millions of listeners through platforms such as Calm.
Tom is also a board member of the Global Wellness Institute : Music for Health and Wellbeing Initiative.
SPEAKER TOPIC
HEARING HAZARD VS HUMAN HEALTH
Is the future of sound and music changing?
The impact of sound on human health is a paradox:
While loud dance music is enjoyable it can also be a hazard and permanently damage your hearing.
However, intentional "immersive" sound is widely used for deep therapeutic health benefits
Topics being discussed and explained will include:
The Mechanism: How we process sound and hazards of loud music.
The neurological experience.
The physical experience.
Sound as medicine, therapy and parasympathetic regulation.
The future of the dance music experience in venues.
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