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Changeons propos, c'est trop chanté d'amour
Staff Notation • Secular, Chansons
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Changeons propos, c'est trop chanté d'amour by Claudin de Sermisy — Lyrics
Changeons propos, c'est trop chanté d'amours:
Ce sont clamours, chantons de la Serpette:
Tous Vignerons ont à elle recours,
C'est leur secours pour tailler la Vignette.
O Serpillette, ô la Serpillonnette,
La Vignolette est par toy mise sus,
Dont les bons Vins tous les ans sont yssus.
Le Dieu Vulcain forgeron des haults Dieux,
Forgea aux Cieulx la Serpe bien taillante
De fin acier trempé en bon vin vieulx,
Pour tailler mieulx, et estre plus vaillante:
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About Changeons propos, c'est trop chanté d'amour
This charming French chanson by Claudin de Sermisy is ideal for a light-hearted moment, perhaps during a pastoral festival or harvest celebration. The text humorously shifts from conventional love songs to a celebration of the pruning knife, the 'Serpette'. It speaks of vintners relying on this tool for their vital work in the vineyard, leading to the fine wines of the year. The song even invokes Vulcan, god of the forge, for crafting the sharp blade, and Bacchus, god of wine, for blessing the vines. Set for STB or SAB voices, this secular piece offers a delightful taste of Renaissance secular part-music, perfect for a festive occasion.
