Composers, writers, musicians and creators in love with music, poetry and Scandinavian folklore. (And well, tech and fantasy geeks too.)
Making room for nature remind us of everything that’s beautiful in the world — let us show you.
Both of us were born and raised in the Swedish countryside, and this is where we return to as adults to reroot. We’ve always loved music, myths and stories — and we began our journey over twenty years ago in the kitchen, poor students with close to zero in budget. That’s where we recorded our first album together, and that was just the amazing start of a long adventure. One that took us to India and back, concerts, over fifty released songs and eight books, the Scandinavian nature and the dream of living a meaningful and fulfilling life.
And it just keeps getting better and better.
We believe every step has led us here
It’s so easy to think that we need to become more, but looking back, we do what we’ve always done. We take pictures, we paint, we make music, we discover nature and we write. Nothing has changed in essentials, but each piece has developed and suddenly they fit together, forming a bigger picture.
One we couldn’t even dream up when we formed Enchanted Duo in 2007.
Enchanted Duo – biography
Hailing from the quaint town of Skultuna, Sweden, Enchanted Duo brings forth a unique musical blend, weaving together the captivating world of Nordic nature and folklore with the power of progressive rock. Unfolding an ethereal sonic journey within each track, their angelic vocals, dreamy instrumentation, and immersive electro-organic textures transport listeners deep to the cathartic beauty of the Scandinavian forest.
Initially united by romance, Anneli and Nikolaus von Knorring’s shared passion for music soon took centre stage, recording together from 2003 in the humble settings of their kitchen. Through the years, the duo explored their own solo ventures until 2007 when they joined forces as Enchanted Duo. The release of their 2017 album, “Explorers,” fully crystallised their distinctive sound – a fusion of ambient rock, modern progressive rock, and post-rock elements that tastefully channels the influence of artists like Grimes, Patrick Wolf, Riverside, IQ, and ‘80s rock and metal bands.
Following a decade in the corporate world, Anneli and Nikolaus decided to redefine their path in 2020, collaborating with global talents 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). This transformative period not only marked a musical evolution but also saw Anneli realizing her childhood dream of becoming an author, resulting in two bestselling books on Amazon.
A significant milestone arrived in 2023 as their track “Be the River” claimed the #2 spot in Prog’s Tracks of the Week. Building on this success, the duo looks ahead to their 2024 release, the Werifesteria concept album. This forthcoming project promises an immersive fusion of poetry, lore, love, and music, epitomizing the duo’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of their creative realm.
We take you places
Music, nature, books, folklore – yep, but here’s the thing, the road to a finished product is a winding, fascinating one, filled with adventure. We want to be a part of it, and we want you to come along too.
So, when we head outdoors to speak in video – with us, costumes, amazing nature and gear – you get to come too. Enjoy the scenery, enjoy the peacefullness, let creativity spark in you too. We film most of our material by ourselves, be it with phones, handheld or drone. Or even microscope sometimes.
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Video expressions, dance art, animalism, nature and seasons, these special moments that never happen again, like that spring when I found the black eye of the forest pond on a rainy day with such vibrant green – the location for the art video to “I’m still wondering”.
It’s so easy to take moments for granted, but few of them repeat themselves.
We discover with music (discography)
When words are not enough, music speaks louder, sweeps you away, embraces you – or make you dance.
Progressive rock, ambient, avant-garde, and sometimes we squeeze in a meditation or an acoustic tune.
We travel with stories (bibliography)
To travel with words. To discover new worlds, or new aspects of the self. To relax, to see little miracles that you didn’t before.
Well, stories have powers like that.
A story is a process. Both in writing and in reading.
And yes, Anneli is Enchanted Duo’s author.
“We need a sanctuary. Not distractions.” (From Tree Kisses)
- I Suppose
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- Be the River
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- Snjall Jungfrú
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- https://enchantedduo.bandcamp.com/album/singles-bundle-beautiful-lady-english-old-norse-karaoke-version
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- https://enchantedduo.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Enchanted-Duo-Snjall-Jungfrú-AudioTrimmer.com_.mp3
- Read from 'Tree Kisses'
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- Beautiful Lady
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- https://enchantedduo.bandcamp.com/album/singles-bundle-beautiful-lady-english-old-norse-karaoke-version
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- https://enchantedduo.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Enchanted-Duo-Beautiful-Lady-AudioTrimmer.com_.mp3