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Gut Gsell
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Gut Gsell by Jacob Regnart — Lyrics
Gut Gsell, du machst dein Klagen
gar hefftig grosz und schwer,
daneben wilst nit sagen,
was gut und rathsam wer;
darumb, so gehen für basz
und mich zufriden lasz.
Euch ist nit gut zu trauen
ob ir gleich braucht gut Wort;
sobald ir sein Jungfrauen
en nur einmal habt betort,
so last ir bald darvon,
nembt euch umb andre an.
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About Gut Gsell
This German secular piece for two sopranos and tenor opens with a lively, imitative texture. The composer uses the voices to create a rich, polyphonic sound world. The text expresses a cynical view of lovers' quarrels, suggesting that complaints are often exaggerated and insincere. It warns young maidens to be wary of the deceptive words of young men, advising them to protect their honour lest they come to regret it. Regnart's setting captures the spirited and argumentative nature of the text, making for an engaging and characterful performance.
