Fort me déplait

Jacob Buus was a composer of the late Renaissance and early Baroque periods, known for his instrumental music and chansons. Fort me déplait is a secular French chanson for six voices (SATTTT). The text speaks of displeasure and a lack of trust, suggesting a world where true knowledge and courage are rare. The composer reflects on the nature of good faith and hope in this somewhat melancholic setting. Buus's work often demonstrates a skilled command of polyphony, and this piece likely showcases his ability to set a French text with both clarity and expressive depth, typical of the chanson tradition of its time.