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La Bataille
Staff Notation • Secular, Chansons
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5 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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La Bataille by Clément Janequin — Lyrics
Part I
Escoutez, tous gentilz Galloys,
La victoire du noble roy Françoys.
Et orrez, si bien escoutez,
Des coups ruez de tous costez.
Phiffres soufflez, frappez tambours.
Tournez, virez, faictes vos tours.
Avanturiers, bon compagnons
Ensemble croisez vos bastons.
Bendez soudain, gentilz Gascons.
Nobles, sautez dens les arçons.
La lance au poing, hardiz et promptz Comme lyons
Haquebutiers, faictes voz sons !
Armes bouclez, frisques mignons.
Donnez dedans ! Frappez dedans !
Alarme, alarme !
Soyez hardiz, en joye mis.
Chascun s’asaisonne.
La fleur de lys, Fleur de hault pris,
Y est en personne.
Suivez Françoys, Le roy Françoys.
Suivez la couronne.
Sonnez, trompetttes et clarons,
Pour resjouyr les compagnons,
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About La Bataille
Clément Janequin's La Bataille is a vivid sonic depiction of a military engagement, originally conceived as a secular French chanson for four voices. The text immediately immerses the listener in the sounds and actions of war. Trumpets and drums signal the advance, while soldiers are urged to clash their weapons and charge like lions. The music captures the chaos and energy of the battlefield, from the puffing of firearms to the calls for alarm. It also celebrates the French king, 'Françoys', and the fleur-de-lis, culminating in a triumphant fanfare. This is Renaissance program music at its most energetic, a thrilling and detailed sound-painting intended to entertain and excite.
