Draft:Alex Theory
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Born | Alexander Theory July 4, 1980 Chicago, U.S. |
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Years active | 2001–present |
Website | senkiva • alextheory |
Alex Theory (born July 4, 1980) is an American inventor, entrepreneur, and musical artist from San Francisco, California. He is the inventor of a multi-sensory virtual reality wellness experience[1] that was launched by Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts in 2019.[2] This immersive mixed reality technology called the Vessel[3] integrated the presentation of comprehensive sensory environments with real-time, physiological data to enable the generation of engaging, dynamic, closed-loop experiences.[4] The Vessel technology was created as a way to combat rising levels of stress, fatigue, anxiety, depression and other issues that people face around the world.[5] The technology integrated aromatherapy, sound and music therapy, vibroacoustic therapy, virtual reality, biofeedback, neurofeedback, meditation, and other modalities into a singular experience[6] that allowed guests to see, hear, smell, feel, and touch sensations of nature.[7]
Career
[edit]In 2008, Theory founded the Global Sound Conference, a symposium that brought together key individuals from the music, film and television industries with pioneers in the areas of sound healing and integrative medicine.[8]
In 2016, Theory co-founded Sensync,[9] a company that created a sensory immersion vessel to offer a novel wellness treatment called the Deep Brain Massage.[10] He served as its chief executive officer until 2021 when the company was dissolved.
In 2022, Theory founded an immersive metaverse technology company Senkiva.[11]
Music career
[edit]In addition to being an inventor and entrepreneur, Alex Theory is also known for being a musical artist.[12] His style combines original Electronic, Minimal, Ambient, World, and folk music. He has released a total of eight solo albums[13] and various singles.
Discography
[edit]- Alex Theory – ‘’Water’’ – Mystic Vibration 2008
- Alex Theory – ‘’Light’’ – Mystic Vibration 2008
- Alex Theory – ‘’Earth’’ – Mystic Vibration 2009
- Alex Theory – ‘’Air’’ – Mystic Vibration 2009
- Alex Theory – ‘’Saturn Returns’’ – Mystic Vibration 2009
- Alex Theory – ‘’Emergence (Ayahuasca Songs)’’ – Mystic Vibration 2010
- Alex Theory – ‘’Full Spectrum Sound Healing’’ – Mystic Vibration 2010
- Alex Theory – ‘’Alex Theory and Shiva Rea Present: Rising’’ – Mystic Vibration 2014
Compilation albums
[edit]- Various Artists – ‘’Dissolving Clouds” – Interchill Records 2005
- Various Artists – ‘’New World Dub Vol. 1” – System Recordings 2005
- Various Artists – ‘’Gathering The Tribe” – Interchill Records 2006
Film scores
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Parker, Jennifer Leigh. "Wellness Travel Gets A High Tech Upgrade". Forbes.
- ^ Hunter, Yvonne. "Four Seasons Resort Oahu At Ko Olina And Sensync Partner To Introduce The World's First Multi-Sensory Virtual Reality Wellness Experience". Hospitality Net.
- ^ Rodriguez, Teresa (June 3, 2020). "Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina". Haute Living San Francisco.
- ^ "Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina and Sensync Partner to Introduce the World's First Multi-Sensory Virtual Reality Wellness Experience". markets.businessinsider.com.
- ^ O'Connor, Christina. "Four Seasons' spa now offers a 'massage for your brain'". www.bizjournals.com.
- ^ Mikesell, Heather. "Escape Reality with The Vessel at Naupaka Spa & Wellness Centre". americanspa.com.
- ^ "The Vessel: Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina's "Deep Brain Massage"". Spa Executive. February 7, 2020.
- ^ "Jazz news: Global Sound Conference Brings World's Top Sound Researchers, Technologists and Musicians to Los Angeles for Four Day Symposium". All About Jazz. March 19, 2008.
- ^ Fox, Jena Tesse. "Across chain scales, hotels step up wellness efforts". hotelmanagement.net.
- ^ Romeyn, Kathryn (January 17, 2020). "A Massage for the Brain? 3 Spas Treating Stress With Advanced Technology". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ "Senkiva". Senkiva.
- ^ "Alex Theory". Spotify.
- ^ "Alex Theory Albums and Discography". AllMusic.
External links
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Category:1980 births
Category:21st-century American businesspeople
Category:21st-century American musicians
Category:American chief executives in the media industry
Category:American investors
Category:American musicians
Category:American electronic musicians
Category:Living people
Category:People from Chicago