{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/656ee493f95cc60012925da6/67c5f4f3aed11c1d06da449a?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"#001 Tom Middleton: Sleep, audio therapy, and Aphex Twin","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/656ee493f95cc60012925da6/1741038685763-a678f97a-4558-4350-980a-a29984468bb5.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Music Not Diving is supported by AC55ID... head over to <a href=\"https://open.acast.com/networks/656ee40ef95cc60012922e59/shows/656ee493f95cc60012925da6/episodes/www.ac55id.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.ac55id.com</a> to check out the fastest growing electronic music marketplace,&nbsp;a central hub for music discovery, streaming and purchasing!</p><p>--</p><p>Welcome to the first episode of Music Not Diving! Watch the full video version of this episode over at <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@WeNotDiving\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">youtube.com/@WeNotDiving</a></p><p><br></p><p>It's very far from perfect but it is out on time and no-one ever does perfect drops anymore do they?</p><p><br></p><p>There is one perfect aspect to the new show though, and that is the first guest. <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Middleton\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Tom Middleton</a> is a true don of electronic music. From his seminal work with <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Pritchard_(musician)\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Mark Pritchard</a> as <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_Communication\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Global Communication</a> and Jedi Knights, through multiple solo albums, and collaborations with luminaries such as Matthew Herbert, the man's record is unimpeachable.</p><p><br></p><p>Perhaps just as interestingly though, is his second career as a sleep coach, sensory designer, and pioneer of audio therapeutics for sleep, relaxation, pain management, and cognitive performance. He's a co-founder of White Mirror, where he crafts health-driven sensory content and experiences, and a sleep science expert and neuroscience researcher. His therapeutic audio helps millions through Calm, Apple Music and Breathonics.</p><p><br></p><p>So this is a highly interesting conversation, and a great way to start the new show.</p><p><br></p><p>Grab the GCOM album discussed <a href=\"https://k7records.bandcamp.com/album/e2-xo\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here</a></p><p><br></p><p>If you're into what we're doing here on the pod then you can support the show <a href=\"https://patreon.com/scubaofficial\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">on Patreon!</a> There are two tiers - \"Solidarity\" for $4 a month, which features the show without ads, regular bonus podcasts, and extra content. And \"Musicality\" which for a mere $10 a month gets you all the music we release on Hotflush and affiliate labels AND other music too, some of which never comes out anywhere else.</p><p><br></p><p>You can also make a one-off donation to the podcast using a card, with Paypal, or your Ethereum wallet! Head over to <a href=\"https://scubaofficial.io/support/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">scubaofficial.io/support</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>Plus there's also a private area for Patreon supporters in the <a href=\"https://discord.com/invite/98423K8gap\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Hotflush Discord Server</a>... but anyone can join the conversation in the public channels.</p><p><br></p><p>Listen to the music discussed on the show via the <a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6gs2nOUls8kP3UmMVPWhL3?si=00ba0908e4c14c4f\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Not A Diving Podcast Spotify playlist</a></p><p><br></p><p>Chapters:</p><p>00:00 Intro and how you can support the show</p><p>04:00 Working as a sleep coach</p><p>08:43 Top tips for good sleep</p><p>14:15 Touring life as a DJ</p><p>17:08 Narcolepsy and jet lag in Miami</p><p>24:10 Psychedelics and therapy</p><p>35:40 The untapped 66.3 trillion industry </p><p>42:00 Origins and the Cornwall Electronic mafia</p><p>45:55 Being introduced to Aphex Twin</p><p>52:00 Music theory vs. instinct</p><p>01:02:00 Meeting Mark Pritchard and forming Global Communication</p>","author_name":"Scuba"}