In 1996 heartbreak struck and resulted in the loss of lives to 16 school children and one teacher in the ancient Scottish town of Dunblane. One wicked man was responsible for the tears of despair from that day. Now there is only a tiny chance of those weeping eyes being turned into eyes filed with tears of happiness.
A recent study by the University of Glasgow Caledonia found that people listening to your favourite music felt less physical pain and can stand for a longer period. But what about “emotional” 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.
Music can affect students in their tuition. The order and the distinct facets of music can enhance a person’s recall so that he/she can understand more speedily. Music can affect individuals in the work force.
Gentle music playing in the background can lessen strain and assist in increasing capability. Many studies have found that music can be a factor towards healing. Even those that have undergone surgery, serious sickness or coma have recovered through the use of music. Tunes can have a lasting effect on People’s lives.
But can composition of music heal the ache of the dreadfulness of wretched events fixed deep into the minds when calamity struck in Dunblane? It was a most ghastly assault.
The song title of the legendary African-American pop/reggae singer Johnny Nash’s unexpected 1972 hit “I Can See Clearly Now the Rain is Gone” has been given permission to be use as the title of a novel.
Radiographer and first time fiction writer George Korankye resides and works in Scotland. In a compassionate manner he has merged the Dunblane heartbreak into a novel. Both Johnny Nash and Warner Chappell have consented to allow the song title to be used for the title of the book.
The author, George Korankye, says, “The novel, although a fictional work, will optimistically lend a hand to inform and motivate the public’s awareness in the vital roles of radiographers.”
“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.
Newbie fiction writer 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”