"Calming The Misfortune Of Loss Thorugh Music, Is That The Answer?

By Jane West

When tragedy struck a tiny Dunblane primary school in Scotland in 1996, it seemed there was no antidote to the amount of broken hearts it left in its wake. Sixteen children and one teacher lost their lives to the evil hands of a maniac. All those tears cried by so many are barely dry and will never turn to tears of joy, but perhaps there is a glimmer of hope on the horizon.

The University of Glasgow in Scotland reported that less bodily aches were felt by those listening to their much-loved tunes of music. As well as this, it was also discovered that they could stand for longer periods. Although this addresses the situation pf physical pain, what of mental pain?

"Heal the Pain", a song by superstar George Michael, might seem able to alleviate pain and suffering, but is that all in the mind? For years, songs have been lessening our troubles. Numerous, separate facets of our life can be affected by music. In fact, it is more than just a pleasurable resonance.To show how this is the case, even an expectant mum-to-be's heart rate or the timbre of her singing can affect her unborn child.

During schooling, scholars can be affected by music. A person's recollection can be improved solely by the specific aspects and arrangement of the music, resulting in a much speedier uptake by the student of comprehending what is going on. Even in the workplace, melody can enhance what is going on by directly affecting the individual.

Listening to gentle background music can alleviate stress and help increase competence. Music can contribute in healing the body. Numerous studies have been made where people have recovered from severe illnesses and surgeries by listening to music. Melody can have a prevailing effect on the way folks live.

By what about pain of the heart, soul or mind? Can music help make well the pain of the misery of those wretched events like that of Dublane? When catastrophe strikes in such a frightening way then shouldn't it be looked at through the eyes of someone who can help address that pain?

The appalling Dunblane incident has been made into a novel, the lyrically titled tome uses the title of the African-American pop singer-songwriter Johnny Nash's unexpected 1972 hit "I Can See Clearly Now the Rain is Gone".

First time fiction writer George Korankye is a radiographer, living and practicing in Scotland, He has flawlessly merged the shocking Dunblane episode into a work of fiction. He has done this in a very compassionate way. Johnny Nash and Warner Chappell gave the go-ahead for use if the hit song title for the novel.

"The work, even though fictional, I hope will assist the public in understanding what the crucial function of a radiographer is," says novelist George Korankye.

"I Can See Clearly Now the Rain is Gone" includes an array original Scottish dialect and numerous titles of songs. The conversation between the characters in the book features many well known song titles and lyrics, which go towards acting as a reference for timelines, as it is fast paced drama. The end of the novel has a remarkable musical scene. Perhaps after reading this tome you may agree that music really does heal heartache. - 18418

About the Author:

First time novelist George Korankye is a full-time radiographer, living and working in Scotland. He is also a member of the Society and College of Radiographers.Although this is his second book, the first book was a non-fiction reference book journaling war humour through times of adversity. The book with the lyrical title: "I Can See Clearly Now the Rain is Gone"