Dreams Lost In Time

I've dedicated the past 18 years of my life to designing what I believe has the potential to evolve into a new form of XR therapy.

This mission has transformed every aspect of my life in ways I never could have imagined. A meaningful part of my artist journey has come from my experience laying the foundation for Peaceful Places XR through the creation of a vast library of 18K 360° environments, an ongoing effort which has provided me with the opportunity to share some of the most beautiful locations I have meditated in throughout the US and Europe. The end goal of this body of work is to transport individuals to Peaceful Places throughout their lives, to revive their Dreams Lost In Time.

Presenting this work in domes, VR and interactive art installations over the years has proven that audiences can be deeply moved by immersive media in ways that are truly transformative, and it is clear that more and more people are finding value in these kinds of experiences. One of my favorite parts of being an artist is having the opportunity to connect with the audience after a show, to learn from how they viewed a piece and what the work means to them.

It's really stuck with me how many people have been moved by my work on a deeply emotional level, with many fans being brought to tears and with individuals sharing that me coming in to demo Peaceful Places VR with them in various medical settings has made their day better, helped them to relax and take their mind off of something they are going through, helped them reconnect with nature, helped them revisit a meaningful memory. I once had an audience member approach me in tears, stating that my immersive art installation and VJ performance was the most beautiful work of art she had ever seen. I believe that in that moment, I had provided a transformative experience that created a lasting memory and deeply inspired her. Based on feedback received over the years, I believe that once the proper research has been conducted, there will be qualitative evidence for the profound impact that immersive experiences can offer, paired with quantitative data to support this.

Proud and grateful to share that my second independent Fulldome film and 360° Visual Album, 90 Days in Europe, was awarded Best 360° Video in the Barcelona Indie Awards.

90 Days in Europe invites you on an immersive symphonic journey to beautiful places throughout Europe, exploring scenic landscapes and historic sites in the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, France, Austria and Germany. This meditative film is interwoven with modern classical music that is serene and mystical.

A fully independent work, directed, filmed, edited and composed by me with audio engineering support from my oldest friend and collaborator, .

Thank you to the jury for seeing the vision behind the film and to the entire festival team for producing such a thoughtful and beautifully executed event. Every location I filmed in was so magical that it's hard to pick a favorite, but I really fell in love with Barcelona in the process of creating this piece. Its especially meaningful to have the community embrace the work.

90 Days in Europe invites you on an immersive symphonic journey to beautiful places throughout
Europe, exploring scenic landscapes and historic sites in the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, France, Austria and Germany. This meditative film is interwoven with modern classical music that is serene and mystical,
composed by Sam Stevens / .

Dreams Lost In Time presents 90 Days in Europe, the second 360° Visual Album by Interdisciplinary Artist, Composer and Director, Sam Stevens.

90 Days in Europe invites you on an immersive symphonic journey to beautiful places throughout Europe, exploring scenic landscapes and historic sites in the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, France, Austria and Germany. This meditative film is interwoven with all-original modern classical music that is serene and mystical, composed by Sam Stevens "".

Join us for the premiere at the in the Museum of Science’s Mark Smith planetarium this Friday, August 22nd!

On NYE 2020 I released my debut solo album Keep Searching under the stage name Esperas, which translates to "hope" or "is hoping" in Esperanto.

On NYE 2024 I'm honored and excited to announce that I've finally created the first artist proof of the Keep Searching Picture Disc!

I grew up passionately composing, performing and recording in punk, metal and rock bands with my closest friends from the age of 12 and in 2010 I first had the vision of creating picture discs featuring my 360° photography.

The Limited Edition Keep Searching Picture Disc will be available early 2025. DM to join the presale list

Happy New Year! Whatever it is you seek in 2025, KEEP SEARCHING

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