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Est ce au moyen
Staff Notation • Secular, Chansons
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Est ce au moyen by Pierre Certon — Lyrics
Estce au moyen d'une grande amitié
ou par raison de grande inimitié
que je crains que tu jettes
tes deux yeux sur moi?
Car cela peut aussi venir
de l'un de tes yeux,
parce que l'oeil est la fenêtre du coeur
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About Est ce au moyen
Pierre Certon's Est ce au moyen is a secular French chanson for ATTB voices. The text explores the ambiguity of a lover's gaze, questioning whether it stems from deep friendship or intense animosity. The lyricist muses that the eyes, as windows to the heart, reveal hidden passions and desires, leading to a state of 'happy misfortune' if the gaze is friendly, or 'unhappy misfortune' if it is hostile. Certon's setting captures this emotional uncertainty with intricate vocal interplay suitable for an experienced choir.
