Vignon Vignette (mp3)

The audio is a rendition of the madrigal by Claudin de Sermisy. It begins with a repetition of the phrase "Vignon, vignon, vignon, vignette," followed by the line, "Qui te planta il fust preudhom." This implies that whoever planted the vine was a wise man. The audio continues with the line, "Te fuz coupé e a la serpette," indicating that the vine was cut with a pruning knife. The phrase "Vignon, vignon, vignon, vignette" is then repeated, followed by "Il me semble advis que j'alecte," suggesting a sense of satisfaction when the vine passes through the throat. The audio then repeats the phrase "Vignon, vignon, vignon, vignon, vignon, vignette," followed by "Qui te planta il fust preudhom" once more. This translation mirrors the original French lyrics, while also providing an English interpretation, "