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Gilles Joye was a Flemish composer and singer who lived during the 15th century. He was born in the town of Terwaan, which is now known as Saint-Omer, in the region of Flanders. Not much is known about his early life, but it is believed that he received his musical education at the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Saint-Omer. Joye was a member of the Burgundian court, which was one of the most important cultural centers of the time. He served as a singer and composer for the court, and his music was highly regarded by the nobility. He was also a member of the Chapel Royal of Philip the Good, the Duke of Burgundy. Joye's music was influenced by the Burgundian School, which was a group of composers who were active in the region during the 15th century. The Burgundian School was known for its complex polyphonic music, which was characterized by the use of multiple voices and intricate harmonies. Joye's compositions were primarily vocal works, and he wrote both sacred and secular music. His sacred music included masses, motets, and hymns, while his secular music included chansons and ballades. His music was known for its melodic beauty and expressive harmonies. One of Joye's most famous works is his Missa de Sancto Johanne, which is a mass based on the life of Saint John the Baptist. The mass is written for four voices and is characterized by its intricate polyphony and expressive harmonies. The mass was likely composed for the Chapel Royal of Philip the Good, and it is considered to be one of Joye's most important works. Joye also wrote a number of secular works, including chansons and ballades. His chansons were often written in the courtly love tradition, and they were characterized by their lyrical melodies and expressive harmonies. One of his most famous chansons is "De tous biens plaine," which is a love song that expresses the joys and sorrows of love. Joye's music was highly regarded during his lifetime, and he was considered to be one of the most important composers of his time. His music was performed throughout Europe, and it influenced many other composers who came after him. Despite his importance as a composer, Joye's music fell out of favor after his death, and it was largely forgotten for several centuries. However, in the 20th century, there was a renewed interest in early music, and Joye's music was rediscovered. Today, his music is performed and recorded by early music ensembles around the world, and he is recognized as one of the most important composers of the 15th century.

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