For many people, listening to music can be a very spiritual experience. In Ellison’s case, it took him some time for him to develop and appreciation towards music. Some people do not feel an initial connection or interest in music, but with time and more exposure to different types of music, they are able to adapt to the new changes and develop some sort of connection to it. It is almost as though their brains can become convinced to like new music.

Troy’s case goes to show that music can be extremely soothing and can be almost therapeutic for some people. After experiencing the extremely traumatic event of getting struck by lightning and nearly dying, Troy has gone through a lot of trauma and pain. It was through this experience that troy was later on able to discover his obsession with piano music. The piano music moves him in ways other things cannot. The music brings him ease and makes him feel good. These feelings that piano music brings about in Troy are feelings that many people feel when they listen to good music or their favorite type of music. It releases the feel-good hormones, and it makes people feel alive.

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