Lunau & Sund specializes in a captivating fusion of Nordic singing and songwriting traditions, entwined with folk and Americana influences they call “Nordicana.” Their music exudes a contemplative Nordic sensibility, beautifully complemented by their evocative Danish lyrics. These verses gracefully navigate existential themes, nature and reflections on society with a thoughtfully infectious serenity. Trine Lunau, the vocalist and accordionist, joins forces with Peter Sund, the guitarist and fellow vocalist. Their artistic and romantic partnership has spanned 20 years, resulting in a unique and deeply empathetic dynamic.
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Featured on Acoustic Europe, their indie-folk anthem "En seng af guld" or "A bed of gold" delves into the ‘autumn of life’, metaphorically portraying the changing seasons in both nature and human existence. While the theme explores the inevitable aging process and mortality, there's a sense of clarity and lightness, embracing the idea that it's all part of the journey.
Showcased on Global Relaxation, Trine and Peter wrote “Solsort” (Blackbird) during a writing retreat in Berlin. Trine was sitting by a window listening to the birds singing, which caused her to long for spring. “A blackbird sang in the city / And its song was like a shower / That sprinkled down / Gave everything life and light again / That blackbird sang so beautifully / We had forgotten it was a sound / We needed.”
“Jorden drejer” (The Earth is Turning) is a gentle acoustic tune that reflects on the interconnectedness of life and the enduring bond between two people amidst uncertainty and challenges. Ultimately, the Scandinavia track is a hopeful and intimate ode to love and resilience, emphasizing unity and trust in the face of life’s vastness and unknowns: “The earth spins on itself / And the moon revolves around us / I want to turn toward you despite / What separates us / The sky has its own law / And everything up there has its place / I will grope my way through my mess / Of doubt and hesitation.”
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