The jump that spawned a genius who can see the sounds (5 photos + 1 video)
A person lives. Quite average, and somewhere even lower that ability. And then he dives into the pool and becomes a genius. Luxurious plot for a book or movie, right? Meanwhile, as it completely real story. 
In the 2000s, when the ordinary American Derek Amato was in district 35 years old, he safely lost a small business, and along with him all the money and even housing. The guy was doing odd jobs, lived in a car, ate cheap fast food. On bad days, I even went hungry. Once - on October 27, 2006, friends invited him to a party. The company had fun kicking a ball around the pool. Derek didn't count. forces and fell right into the pool during the next transfer. The man is very unsuccessfully hit his head on the floor, with difficulty got out and right on the side lost consciousness. 
The hospital diagnosed a concussion and recommended spend a few days in bed. Amato plunged into some strange unhealthy sleep, which, with short interruptions, lasted almost week.
When Derek came to, he was no longer the same. His consciousness, head, soul filled with music. The man was far from her with the exception of unsuccessful experiments with the guitar in her youth. And then awakening, living rectangles flashed before my eyes - black and white. Piano keys. He never sat at the keyboard in his life, but something pushed him to try. Derek went to a friend who had a house tool. He sat down and ... He gave out something that neither himself nor those around him expected. 
And it was not an easy improvisation, but completely structured piece of music. From behind the piano he rose only six hours later.
The news of the sudden manifestation of talent quickly spread among Derek's friends. One of them arranged a meeting with representatives of the music industry. Those not particularly believing at first impressed with the nugget and gave it a chance by organizing the first concert.
"Island of genius" 
Due to injury, the American partially lost his hearing. But bought much more - the ability to see music, making it understandable and for the rest of the form. Doctors believe that in the case of Derek, there is a savant syndrome. People with him have an "island of genius" - outstanding ability in one or more areas of expertise, contrasting with the general limitations of the individual. But acquired that in congenital is extremely rare.
Yesterday's loser became a genius. Now Derek is successful in-demand musician. His first album was released in 2006, and later three years and a second. He travels with concerts around the country and beyond, participates in a TV show. The Independent Artist Award 2007 opened the door for musician new perspectives. 
It turns out that if you dive right and hit, then any the mediocre person can bring out the inner genius. A would you like to acquire special abilities in some area?
