Amour de Moy Tant Bien Servy

Pierre Certon's Amour de Moy Tant Bien Servy is a four-part French chanson from the Renaissance. Such secular part-songs were widely enjoyed in its era, often performed in intimate social gatherings. The text expresses a lover's lament: despite his faithful service, he receives only unhappiness in return, contrasting his plight with the joy of a reciprocated love. The music would have been appreciated for its clear text setting and its elegant, often imitative, vocal lines, suitable for a skilled amateur or professional choir seeking to explore the rich secular repertoire of the 16th century.