- published: 11 Jun 2014
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Conducting is the art of directing a musical performance by way of visible gestures. The primary duties of the conductor are to unify performers, set the tempo, execute clear preparations and beats, and to listen critically and shape the sound of the ensemble. Orchestras, choirs, concert bands and other musical ensembles often have conductors.
The principal conductor of an orchestra or opera company is sometimes referred to as a music director or chief conductor, or by the German words Kapellmeister or Dirigent. Conductors of choirs or choruses are sometimes referred to as choral director, chorus master, or choirmaster, particularly for choirs associated with an orchestra. Conductors of military bands and other bands may hold the title of bandmaster, or drum major. Respected senior conductors are sometimes referred to by the Italian word, maestro ("master" as in "one who has mastered the art").
An early form of conducting is cheironomy, the use of hand gestures to indicate melodic shape. This has been practiced at least as far back as the Middle Ages. In the Christian church, the person giving these symbols held a staff to signify his role, and it seems that as music became more rhythmically involved, the staff was moved up and down to indicate the beat, acting as an early form of baton.
Go away broken heart there's no more space for your anger, no longer
go away endless tears i've no patience for your sadness, i could careless
go away far from here take all your belongings
run as fast as you can, you won't see me crying
go away loneliness please stop yelling my name out loud, you're not allowed
go away wasted dreams you're never welcomed in my head, my mind's set
go away far from here can't stand you beside me
run as fast as you can and don't look back at me
After all those times, breathing for him
After all those lies, coming from him
After all those nights, unbelieving
After all those why's, why didn't i see
he's not meant for me
go away desperation now's the time to leave me alone, on my own
go away all regrets i never want to see you again, it's your end
go away far from here and back to where you come from
run as fast as you can away from my home
After all those times, breathing for him
After all those lies, coming from him
After all those nights, unbelieving
After all those why's, why did i fall
why couldn't i know ?
why didn't i see ?
why o why did i love him ?
after all those times, now i feel better
after all those lies, i've no more anger
after all those nights, i've stopped to wonder
after all those why's, i've learnt to let you go