TO one pair of ears, it is soothing music; to another, maddening muzak.
Piped music is everywhere: in lifts, in shops and most irritatingly, on the phone.
A vicar once dubbed York the noise pollution capital of the North. Now Raymond Barry has stormed out of his physiotherapy session at York District Hospital because of what is played over the loudspeakers.
Here is a compromise: those who like to exercise to music could be encouraged to bring in personal stereos. Music can help to heal; but there is another sound known to aid convalescence - peace and quiet.
Updated: 11:05 Friday, May 24, 2002
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