Werifesteria (Deluxe) by Enchanted Duo

"Swedish Progress Enchanted Duo Share Remarkable LP ‘Werifesteria’"
- CLASH

"Offering a blend music, poetry, and art, the mesmerising collection of songs is yet another showcase of the duo’s ability to push the boundaries of their artistic expression as they establish themselves as sonic storytellers worth tuning into."
-Earmilk

Inspired by the hauntingly beautiful forests that surround their home, Werifesteria is a concept album that is an immersive experience that weaves together music, poetry, and art. The album’s 15 tracks are a dynamic exploration of floaty prog rock, shimmering indie sounds, and earthy folk elements, all inspired by fleeting moments and spontaneous bursts of creativity. The project reflects the duo’s commitment to raising awareness about the loss of natural spaces—a cause close to their hearts.

"“Dive” blends elements of prog rock, jazz and folk into a spectacular sonic voyage featuring dazzling vocals, exceptional musicianship and progressive songwriting. This gripping song offers a truly theatrical sound unlike anything else, brought to life by the visionary talents of this compelling partnership in both music and life."
-Plastic Magazine

Tracks like “I’m Still Wondering” exemplify the spontaneous spirit behind Werifesteria. Recorded during a live-streamed creative process at a digital festival, the song captures the essence of Enchanted Duo’s innovative approach, and it has since become a fan favourite. “Most of the recording was done at a digital festival,” Nikolaus recalls. “We thought, ‘What the heck? Let’s stream the creative process.’ It turned out to be one of our most popular songs.”

“Working with respected musicians including Marco Minnemann (The Aristocrats, Paul Gilbert, Steven Wilson, Kreator), Mohini Dey (MaMoGi, Steve Vai), and Morgan Ågren (Mats/Morgan Band, Frank Zappa, Devin Townsend), Enchanted Duo have crafted one of this year’s most unique, compelling and, yes, enchanting releases.”
– Louder/Prog

Alongside the music, the album includes a poetry collection featuring Anneli’s Amazon bestselling Tree Kisses, which invites readers into the enchanted world of Scandinavian lore. The visual element of Werifesteria is equally captivating, with an art book filled with mossy landscapes, mythical creatures, and tranquil forests, each inspired by Swedish folklore.

Tracklist

1.	I'm Still Wondering (Deluxe version)	5:05

2.	Soutaneë	4:33

3.	Snjall Jungfrú	3:58

4.	Gotta Surrender to the Way Things Are	4:54

5.	Unguarded	5:06

6.	Dive	5:19

7.	I Suppose	4:38

8.	You're Ashes and Fire	4:17

9.	Forcing the Clockwork (Deluxe bonus track)	4:47

10.	Children of Our Land	4:15

11.	See Inside (Deluxe version)	3:56

12.	12 - Messengers (Deluxe bonus track)	3:35

13.	Like a Kite	4:16

14.	Beautiful Lady	3:59

15.	Be the River	6:39

Credits

released August 30, 2024

Lyrics & music by Anneli & Nikolaus von Knorring.
Art and photography by Anneli von Knorring and ‘W’ by Linn Rydahl. Layout by Blacklake Design.

Produced by Enchanted Duo. Mixed by Studio Underground Sweden, Pelle Saether (track 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14 and 15) and Studiofabriken, Michael Thorén (track 2, 4 and 13). Mastered by Melodeal, Tomas Ferngren. Track order consultation, Arthur Pingrey. Old Norse translations (track 3 and 6) by James Accombe.

Anneli von Knorring – vocals, synths
Nikolaus von Knorring – vocals, guitars

Marco Minnemann – drums on track 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14 and 15
Mohini Dey – bass on track 3, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 14
Morgan Ågren – drums on track 1
Ivan Churkin – bagpipes and whistles on track 1, 3 and 14
Niklas Winde – Moog synths on track 2
Milana Zilnik – piano on track 5
Sunniva Brynnel – accordion on track 5
Julian Young – hammond organ on track 6
Andrei Oltean – jawharp and flutes in track 8
Jamie Jordan – Irish Flute on track 11
Abdelrahman Alhato – Arabic vocals on track 12
Zema's Healing – frequencies on track 15

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