Frederick Kreiburg often suffered from psychotic disorders in his childhood; until he attended his father's concert for the first time. The wondrous music spilled through the prison confining him as if it were light; covering all unwanted noise, . And so, he became enamored with music, the only object that could help him break free from the voices. Instead, the "admiration" he received from the public relied more on his appearance and his ability to "sweep ladies off their feet".