Can Music Take The Pain of Tragedy Away?”

Devastation and turmoil hit the quiet old Scottish town of Dunblane in 1996 when a madmen wreaked havoc that left an unforgettable trail of broken and dead bodies: 16 primary school children and their teacher. All these years on, the pain and anguish are still there, but perhaps there is a flicker of optimism on the horizon.

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.

Students being tutored can find a resounding difference to their recall facility just by virtue of the order and the distinct aspects of music being played in the background. This increases the speed at which the scholar can readily understand what they are being taught. This is also the same in the place of work.

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.

Can, though, the everlasting memory of Dunblane be soothed by music? The pains of the horrific events at Dunblane are still set deep into people’s minds from when heartbreak struck. It was a most horrifying attack.

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.

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.He has previously authored a non-fiction reference book on war humour. See the novel “I Can See Clearly Now the Rain is Gone”