Faisons le dire mensonger

Claude Goudimel was a French composer of the Renaissance, known for his secular chansons and his harmonizations of Protestant psalms. This four-part STTB chanson, Faisons le dire mensonger, sets a French text that expresses a defiance of the fleeting nature of earthly things, asserting that true love will remain constant. The music reflects this sentiment with clear part-writing and a focus on the direct expression of the text's meaning. Goudimel's chansons offer a valuable insight into the secular music of the period, often characterized by their lyrical melodies and accessible harmonies, making them suitable for a variety of choral settings.