Reset Your Nervous System with James Blake

Open, the guided meditation platform for music nerds, taps award-winning artist James Blake known for collaborations with Beyoncé and more.

Just ahead of 2025, Open announces Blake as its Chief Sound Officer. The "Nervous System Reset is a 21-day guided meditation and breathwork class that, according to the brand, is 'designed to regulate emotions, quiet the mind, and make space for what’s next.' Put simply, it’s an easy way to recharge and reset ahead of the new year — immersive sounds included." Fans of Blake can also tune into his exclusive sounds called "See the Unseen" at the end of their 21-day program.

The role gained notoriety after a 2020 Forbes article highlighted it as necessary. Essentially, it's an in-house director of audio. This includes any podcasts, series and accompanying sound needed.

Although the title is new to some, the Grammy-winning artist shares the role's importance to him. "After attending an Open breathwork experience, I could feel how important the role of music is in what you take from the practice. The vibration of what we listen to is part of what we resonate at, and so for me, curating and creating for this medium is really exciting."

Open's CEO Raed Khawaja added: "James has a rare perspective that is invaluable to Open in a way that transcends the music we’ll create together. Our collaboration will raise the frequency of everything we do to create greater access to life-changing experiences."

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