NXTLVL Experience Design

Episode 7: Tom Middleton

Creating The Sound Architecture Of A Brand with Tom Middleton, Sound Designer and Composer

Published

4 years ago

October 15, 2020

David Kepron

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Tom Middleton is a sound designer, composer and functional music creator that takes his classically trained background as a cellist and EDM/electronic music maker – who has shared the stage with Mark Ronson, Lady Gaga and Kanye West – and transforms the soundscapes of brand experiences. Tom and host David Kepron talk about how music makes us feel, its relationship to neuroscience, wellness, well-being, happiness, productivity and how it deepens relationships to branded environments.

INFO ON TOM MIDDLETON

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Middleton

Website: http://www.tommiddleton.com

LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommiddletonmusic/

Twitter: @djtommiddleton

Instgram: tommiddletonmusic

Facebook: tommiddletonmusic

BIO:
Tom Middleton is an award winning sound designer, creator of science-based functional music and soundscapes for wellbeing and wellness. To mitigate anxiety, aid relaxation and improve sleep, boost productivity, motivation and focus. Tracks featured in Calm the #1 meditation and sleep app.

Tom is a Co-Chair on the AFEM Health Group.

A pioneering Electronic musician (Global Communication / Cosmos) and former DJ, he has toured the world and performed to millions over 3 decades observing the positive affects of sound, and has shared the stage with Mark Ronson, Lady Gaga and Kanye West.

After a radical reassessment of his creative motivations he has embarked on a new mission to help rescore the soundtrack to life and positively benefit our wellbeing in a world of increasing anxiety, stress and burnout.

Applying principles of the neuroscience and psychology of sound, listening, breathwork and nature sounds to create impactful, transformational soundscapes, music and immersive experiences to help with focus, stress, anxiety and sleep deprivation.

Tom believes the science of sound can help us to be more happy, healthy and productive.

Certified in Mental Health First Aid sleep science coaching.

Delivers Sleep Better workshops on sleep science, health and hygiene best practices.

INFO ON DAVID KEPRON

Website: https://www.davidkepron.com
Email: david.kepron@NXTLVLexperiencedesign.com
Personal Instagram: @DavidKepron
NXTLVL Instagram: @NXTLVL_experience_design
Twitter: @DavidKepron
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-kepron-9a1582b/

MasterClass: ‘Re-Sparkling’ Retail: Using Store Design to Build Trust, Faith and Brand Loyalty

HOW CAN WE EMPOWER and inspire senior leaders to see design as an investment for future retail growth? This session, led by retail design expert Ian Johnston from Quinine Design, explores how physical stores remain unmatched in the ability to build trust, faith, and loyalty with your customers, ultimately driving shareholder value.

Presented by:
Ian Johnston
Founder and Creative Director, Quinine Design