Trois Mélodies (Satie)

Trois Mélodies refers to a collection of three mélodies (art songs) composed by Erik Satie. The collection was published in 1916 and features settings of poetry by Léon-Paul Fargue.

The three songs are:

1. La statue de bronze (The Bronze Statue)
2. Daphénéo
3. Le chapelier (The Hatter)

Trois Mélodies represents a notable phase in Satie's compositional output, showcasing his characteristic simplicity, humor, and subtle harmonic language applied to the mélodie genre. The choice of Fargue's whimsical and often surrealist poetry aligns with Satie's avant-garde aesthetic. The songs, though short, are meticulously crafted and demonstrate Satie's unique approach to vocal composition, avoiding overt emotionality in favor of understated expression. They are considered significant examples of French art song from the early 20th century and are frequently performed as a set.