KERLI + Shadow Works | Documentary | PART I

KERLI + Shadow Works | Documentary | PART I
Kerli’s latest album Shadow Works speaks to our darker side.
It is closely related to her personal experiences of returning back to the rural life in the nature of her home country, Estonia, and being able to fully know and heal herself through years of solitude in the nordic wild.
The documentary raises themes as sovereignty, nature, ancient Estonian magic, DIY lifestyle, the creative process, and most importantly, discovering oneself in the full spectrum of life and making peace with the darkness.
A more intimate look into Kerli’s world allows us a rare view into her creative process in the woods of Estonia and hear stories of years spent in the fast-paced entertainment industry of Los Angeles.
Production Company | Vita Pictura
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Directors l Anastasia Zazhitskaya & Georgius Misjura
Producers l Cyrus Saidi, Georgius Misjura, Martin Raid
Music l Kerli
Cinematography | Aleksei Kulikov, Axel Barde, Martin Raid, Max Kazmirevski, CJ Kask, Mart Vares
Aerial Cinematography | Skyline Media
Photographs courtesy of l Jörgen Paabu, Woland
Archival video courtesy of Kerli, Archive of Estonian Public Broadcasting, Visit Estonia, Widescreen Studios
Interview Location l A Cube Agency
Post-Production Company | Vita Pictura
Color Grading & Sound | Dmitri Morjakin
Video Editors | Georgius Misjura, Karolina Lahti, Kaupo Kuusemäe
Special Thanks to l Roman Pototski, CJ Kask, Anneli Savitski
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[@CarlosHernandez-wf6ir]

She's right... She makes magic...

[@ytbr3383]

The music and art she creates is very magical indeed. One of the most inspiring artists today IMO.

[@BearPawSwipe]

This is a really important message for a lot of people in our world today.

[@Convoluted-and-Exiled]

True....Some of us just can't find our eden or reach it though. But I appreciate seeing this. Kind of a...Live vicariously for what is otherwise intangible. Everything about her is beautiful , breath taking. And easily envied. I just watch from a dreamscape though. *nods* (Many will take this wrong, I'm not actually being pessemistic etc. I've come to terms that a lot of things I will only ever experience through videos, stories, and music.)

[@tabithamartin9159]

@@Convoluted-and-Exiled p. X

[@Convoluted-and-Exiled]

@@tabithamartin9159 I'm sorry but, what?

[@pokestopla3009]

For some of us its about decolonizing and really getting back to our indigenous roots.

[@ReignFrostedHeavens]

The fact that she can make her own costumes, sets, music videos, and connect with her self in nature shows that she's not just a creator, but a true musical artist and talent. What a queen! Keep on doing what you do! You inspire me and others everywhere! Thank you for creativity and sharing it with us!

[@alllovelain]

she really is a multifaceted artist. I've been listening to her since I was a kid. I used to be scared of being myself because I never had many friends and I didn't want to lose them, but it turned out when I started dressing the way I like and acting the way I like, I actually made more friends because what I really needed was the confidence boost to be myself, and I contribute that boost to Kerli. my friends still bust my balls sometimes just to test me, but I've kept all my friends and made more. we've never been closer.

[@clowntingz313]

Her entire persona is a copy of Bjork and Lady Gaga.

[@alllovelain]

@@clowntingz313 I don't know how anyone could come to that conclusion unless they've never seen her or even heard of her.

[@clowntingz313]

@@alllovelain Kelli is irrelevant now. No one cares

[@Designedbyalebanese]

Shadow works is nothing less than a masterpiece. A labor of love. A true connection to oneself. Thank you for tuning us in.

[@MikaMoonlight]

A trip to Estonia has been on my plans ever since I started listening to your music back in 2010 and learning about you and your country.

[@discobizcut]

Imagine seeing Kerli play live in her motherland, it would be a dream 👩🏻‍🦳✨

[@MikaMoonlight]

@@discobizcut Yes, she is in her fully glory ever since she went to the woods!

[@paigekarpien2479]

Same!!

[@mairih]

@@discobizcut She did live when she tried to go to eurovision in 2017

[@smorodinkaja6871]

@@discobizcut not so magical, actually. Estonians will just get drunk...lol no, really! Its pretty cold and emotionally disconnected people . There was a good Estonian movie on Netflix , called Sügisball or Autum ball..very true to atmosphere of that time in Estonia. I was born there and grew up there. I ran away from that disconnection ...

[@IvoryTower777]

gahhh I love Shadow Works. It came out shortly after a horrid break up and it was blistering to listen to then but now I look back and its like what was I thinking in that whole situation. I truly believe grief is part of the healing process and with time things did get easier.

[@pastelhotmess9299]

I understand....i was going through alot with an ex friend from 2017-19 and her music kept me grounded

[@luciathefemininewoman]

What are shadow works? I wanna learn about that.

[@amberfallon5769]

Shadow Works got me through a very difficult breakup too. So many of the songs resonated with what I was feeling and thinking.

[@blossxma]

@@luciathefemininewoman The name of one of Kerli's album

[@vitapictura]

Thank you for taking us along this journey, it's been truly an experience to work with you!

[@KERLImusic]

You too guys!

[@CovenOfAtho]

Sister of the Moon Temple, we the Secret Chiefs of the Order of the Hidden Masters of ATHO love your music. Seven Words of blessings to you Kerli, Blessed Be They Who Worship The Goddess.

[@Novemberfriday13]

Been having the realization more and more lately that this world is a playground. Magical 🧡

[@benhancock8143]

The Goddess called you back to give us guidance and help us find the way back to the old ways!

[@noelcannon]

You are really fortunate to have learned what you know so early in life.

[@TheMrFerdz]

Ok, cant wait for the part II

[@kentkubani1189]

This is so beautiful. Can’t wait to experience the full documentary.

[@christianweile]

I've been following kerli for years, since 2009/2010 and I have always love how unique she is. 💚💚💚 I can't wait for a part II

[@tarikmehmedika2754]

Kerli should represent Estonia on Eurovision song contest !

[@juuaccosttesc1564]

Yessssssssss

[@ukukurts432]

@@starberrycupcake she actually won. Periodt. At the superfinal televoting she became second

[@XHikarixxx]

I've been obsessed with Kerli since I was 12 and Im 23 now. She has been such a huge inspiration throughout my life and I really appreciate all the directions she has taken, all eventually leading back to HER. It's inspired me to find out about myself as someone who was adopted and found that my roots are heavily embedded in Ireland. I want to go and find the magic inside of myself too. Thank you Kerli for being such a wonderful soul who has taught me as well.

[@PrincessSn6w]

It’s awesome I also started listening to her when I was 12 and am 23 lol

[@ghettogossippodcast6606]

Remember watching interviews by her about her home and its nice to see her do an update

[@kazuhasgloves]

this is the best thing that I've ever seen..

[@tobiashenrikmusic]

Shadow Works is such an incredible album and Kerli herself, such an inspiration. Looking forward to the other parts of this documentary!

[@victoriak17]

This is absolutely beautiful! I'm so excited for what's next.

[@ellerson2011]

Apaixonado por essa Mulher 😍

[@emilly-cv9rr]

Queria que alguém legendassse 😭

[@gblmendonca]

Queria tanto que ela postasse o show que ela fez ano passado!

[@ellerson2011]

@@gblmendonca eu também queria muito rars

[@MBMMIXES16Official]

KERLI thank you so much for inviting us along this documentary Journey!!! Watching you evolve throughout the years has been pretty amazing. I have been inspired ever since shadow work the creativity and perspective on the world #THEEVOLUTIONOFKERLI

[@FeralRichard]

It is incredible how you create your music and live your life with love, magic and a connection with nature, all that it’s amazing ❤️

[@mecagoensanpitopato]

Artists are at their strongest when they come back to their roots and mix all their knowledge abroad with their origins🙌🙌🙌🙌 no wonder this is one of your best albums, Kerli!

[@lightworker_7170]

The topic you talk about are really vital. Our roots are the most powerful and pure thing to simply unleash what we want to create or say. I've moved back to my Sardinia after a long time, after I thought for years, that I had nothing to do with it all. I was wrong. I am a writer because I came back here. You're still a traveller but you certainly know where you belong. Thank you Kerli. 🌙

[@MissZoologica]

Estonia looks gorgeous

[@xanperia]

My stress at work has skyrocketed and I'm looking for a way out. Not easy at the current situation, but I can no longer take it. It's abnormal and inhumane, so I agree - stress cannot be a "normal" lifestyle. People waste their time and energy on meaningless things, we lose our faces, we lose our souls, we are blindfolded. That is why we need people like you, that is why we need you Kerli - to gently show us that our world can have different colours, that our mind and soul can and must be nurtured. Pardon my language, but I cannot wait to see you as a badass "vanamutt" - I can only imagine how rad you'd be with your drum and your chants, a wise old woman who tells tales about life and what not to younger generationd. You are badass now too, but keep it going! There aren't many shamans and healers among us anymore like Kaika laine, Vigala Sass and Vormsi Enn. They too had their own, a different kind of take on life. People need people like that.

[@KERLImusic]

Thank you for this heartfelt message! Much love to you and yours!

[@lost_alter]

Can't wait for part 2! Your art and philosophy is so inspiring. Thank you! ♡

[@ELKoiv]

I really appreciate these behind the scenes videos. I found you several years ago when you started posting videos from back home, as a way to connect to Estonia. What you have been creating since then has been so inspiring. Thank you for bringing us along on your journey.

[@d4n4itx15]

I'm thankful to you, cause you awoke something inside of me, type of connecting. Your work is magic!

[@goreysins]

One of many artist I admire from childhood to now because of their work

[@squidy1392]

This is so beautiful. I miss you so much my Queen, your music always transports me to a magical world. Thank you 🖤

[@bonniekruse1254]

The part about not needing to be stressed and the world is just a playground I have felt that for about a year now and thank you for putting this out!!! I love you Kerli!!!

[@tannercarlson7419]

I love this album, and you so much. Can't wait to see what you create next 🌱

[@juuaccosttesc1564]

This is GREAT!!!!!! Thank u Kerli 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@camilaaguilera1111]

OKAY, CAN'T WAIT FOR WHAT COMES NEXT

[@gblmendonca]

You are such a hard worker and deserve all the success and recognition!! I have been following your work for over 10 years and I am very proud of everything you create! Thank you for provide good music e good art for us! ♥

[@murgiadaniele427]

I love SOOOOOOO much your evolution in those almost 20 years.

[@doreent5898]

Kerli is a super inspirational human

[@Ninjaair64]

Kerli is such a rare artist, she began with a dream young and adventurous, then to be called home and embrace her roots and experiance her culture as a mature adult. Shadow Works shows the growth and change to her true self. Love ya girl

[@ytbr3383]

I agree. And she has showed amazing talent since she started IMO, yet her evolution is amazing. Truly one of a kind.

[@Julie_Serenity]

Thank you for existing! Much love and blessings from Greece! 💜🌺🦄✨🧚‍♀️

[@rennay1877]

*SNATCHED UP*❤❤❤ 😊

[@skadisvardjnfalk1836]

I feel this in my soul. I can't wait to see what happens next, I'm living vicariously through you xxx

[@sterain61]

You absolutely nailed it when you said going to school was a waist of time. Public school aren’t about education anymore

[@christincavanaugh2357]

This is beautiful and oh so true and important for all of us.

[@jlynncorri3766]

This is very important. Thank you. Blessed Be )0( .

[@jardelcamposdeoliveira7794]

É impressionante todo o seu talento 😍

[@leonardograca2574]

This was absolutely magical, thank you for your contribution for a better world

[@MatthewRodarte]

Thank you so much mama!!! For everything I thank god for you and finding your song walking on air you are so beautiful soul thank you 🌙💕

[@deezneez-azmysoulbreakzfre749]

Thank you for sharing with us. Truly inspirational ✨💕

[@wpss5]

Kerli, you have been my inspiration ever since I was a child and your music has always resonated with me. This documentary just further proves to me why you're one of my biggest role models when it comes to experiencing life in the rawest form. I cannot wait for the other parts 💗

[@lupus-9317]

A patroa de volta 🖤🖤

[@aliciamay7179]

Love this and I can't wait for more. Love love 💘🐍🦋🌹🌙🔮🥁🕯🥰

[@conscienciacosmica-]

This is a masterpiece!! Kisses for Brazil!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@douglasferreira2274]

MEU DEUS! É A PATROOA!!😍😍

[@2ndchancehypnotherapy]

My grandmother fled Estonia during the war. I'm born and raised in Canada but wanted to experience Estonia. I lived in Estonia for 1 year in 2017. It was an amazing experience. Estonia will always be my 2nd home😍

[@GRAYEntertainment]

as a fan since 2012, i am so proud! she keeps inspiring me through all these years... feels like we're growing together

[@luciathefemininewoman]

Yesss girl and I’m with you. I agree with you connecting to your family roots. Because when you feel disconnected it’s due to being distant from your culture, and heritage. I believe in spirituality too as well.

[@Domitsuki]

Quanto mais ela fala da conexão dela com Estônia, mais eu tenho vontade de conhecer esse lugar, parece ser tão mágico e a forma como ela inspira magia é tão cativante, ansioso pelo próximo Ep 🥺

[@gersonprotazio]

Eu tambem

[@zombemaloqueiro6450]

Simmmm lugar magico e parece ser bem simples aonde você tem contato com a natureza e com os espíritos 😌

[@genrryesparza365]

It's been a long time since I listened to your music and recently it was the best thing I could have done❤️ it's beautiful

[@Andinhofev90]

Perfeita!!! 💖💖 Amo demais!

[@crissouza2313]

Você é tão fascinante, a sua música é fascinante. Me sinto feliz em te acompanhar desde 2008 e ver seu crescimento. Esse documentário só mostra o quanto você ama o que faz e esse é um dos motivos por gostar tanto do seu trabalho. Olhei e gritei: ARTISTA!! 🇧🇷

[@gersonprotazio]

Penso o mesmo!

[@chaosbyfuriel]

Welcome back. The sage needs to cross his own river of madness ;)

[@aliciangli89]

Roots!!!!

[@kevinwright7781]

I LOVE YOU KERLI ❣️ The documentary is so good.

[@thesacredwild1020]

Looks amazing, can't wait for the documentary :)

[@walterrjamess]

Kerli she’s just AMAZING.

[@lillemorable]

This is who I inspire to be 🤍

[@moonchild_n]

Finally! I'm so happy to see it!! Such beautiful shots and the very message from Kerli!! In great anticipation of the next part!

[@blessparco]

Breathtakingly beautiful :)

[@gabidouglas3813]

Thank you! 💚💙💜

[@roxytheangeldragon4466]

Love this smmmm 💖

[@aulirins2673]

Love this egyptian hair style , really magical

[@MichelleFillipini]

This is so powerful Kerli, thank you so much for this!

[@martinabuckley6037]

Yes!!! Kerli is so right on! The world is our playground where we create magic. Love u Kerli!

[@ignitestorm819]

You always was my inspiration since i saw walking on air for the first time. I'm like your spirit sister - desire same calm.

[@ReneVessi]

Great artist.

[@hallieghigliotti6627]

You are incredible Kerli I love your creativity your voice and you are beautiful in every way! Simplemente Maravillosa 🖤

[@adensingh3091]

This is the first time I've ever heard of anybody not of Indian descent with the name Kerli. I find it quite cool that a name means something so different though it is spelled and pronounced the exact same. Kerli is the name of my late father (1970-2021) who died a couple months ago of covid-19 and cancer, it means "Golden Necklace." Anyway this is a great documentary and I hope you are doing happily and healthy. Thanks to my English friends for showing me your music and introducing me to you. As for me, in relation to a couple of the thigns you mention, I was born in Singapore, but moved to the UK in 2010 at the age of 17 right before I turned 18. I don't feel any love or pride in the fact that I am Singaporean. I've always felt that the laws back in Singapore are stupid and that Singaporeans have enver rubbed me the right way even though I am one myself. I've always identified with India even though I've never been there nor has my father. My mum is Malaysian but was bor nin Singapore like me, and I have a little sister named Karen Singh. I wish I could feel the desire to reconnect with Singapore like you do Estonia, but I'm somewhat ashamed of my Singaporean-ness, and I know it's wrong but I hate being Singaporean. I prefer to identify as British. As for nature, I don't know nature. I was born on an island that is a huge city, and now I live in Southampton and before that I studied in Australia, but always in the city. I'm actually scared of nature and the wilderness, so there isn't no "natural" side to Aden Singh. However I'm also struggling with who I am at times because I want to be proud of where I come from and I want to embrace my home like you learned to do. However it's hard for me because I've always hated Singapore despite it being where I spent the first 16 years before I moved to Australia then the UK. Anyway I hope you're doing well. Love, Aden.

[@KERLImusic]

Hi Aden! Such a cool story with my name! Does it mean "golden necklace" in hindi? Or which language?:) Much love to you...I don't know if there's ever a time where we have fully "found" ourselves and stop searching. From my experience, every time if "found myself", I change...I guess it's all just about the journey and finding as much fulfillment in that as possible

[@adensingh3091]

​@@KERLImusic You are exactly right, it is Hindi, though the Singh side of my paternal family is also Panjabi Sikh, though my father converted to Hinduism then atheism. Yes it is a struggle to figure out who we are and feel proud of it, especially when I've grown up all my life hating the place where I originate. That is why I heavily look up to people like you who seam to have found your way. My father (the one who shared your name) also struggled to find himself, and he may never have truly found himself. Like me he has always hated Singapore and its society and like me, as soon as he moved to the UK with us in 2010 he became much happier being called British despite spending 40 of his 51 years in Singapore. I now completely embrace British society and customs and see myself as a complete Brit. Maybe some day I will be proud of being born and raised in Singapore, but I don't know how I'll ever reach that point given both mine and my dear late father's views on Singaporean society and the absolutely mental laws that govern it. Anyway, loads of love from here in Hampshire, and I hope you come to the UK soon.

[@scarymask333]

Thanks for russian subtitles 😍

[@yeralmuzika]

Wonderful 💜 🌙 💫 I love the nature vibe, glad you were able to reconnect and express the beauty and creativity that it brings. Cant wait for part 2!!

[@yishandele]

A healing goddess who heals me through my hard times! Thank you for all the things that you share with us and the love you give us!

[@kathleen2568]

You’re a kindred spirit. Just enjoy your evolution Embrace your heritage Thank you for being live on KZbin the birthday celebration was such a meant to be moment. Cheers to you and your family

[@vitorozan2372]

Aaaammmeeeiii

[@neilltrevino6490]

I felt at peace watching this... Thank you 💚🕊️🍁

[@niameena3749]

Kerli. One of our most precious beings.

[@titisd3329]

Kerli love you ever since Walking on Air 😍 i bought your CD the first week it came out here in the US

[@sleepyboyeyes]

I’ve been waiting for this one

[@kimmyday9930]

💕💕💕 so hyped for this.

[@kevine3190]

Wow... the imagery and beauty of her art. Kerli you are like no other. I’m so fortunate to have found your amazing music and talent. Thanks for taking us with you on this journey ❤️❤️

[@telekineko]

Me encanta, tengo muchas ganas de ver las siguientes partes, te adoro💖

[@ytbr3383]

Kerli is one of the most inspiring artists today. The unique music and fantastic vocals, the amazing art, even her persona is truly magical. Inteligent, beautiful and super talented. Truly one of a kind. I cannot get enough of you and hope you'll create more art in the future. :)

[@KERLImusic]

Thank you for this moving comment!

[@ytbr3383]

@@KERLImusic your comment made my day! :D hope you are doing good too :) moonbaby for ever

[@pastelhotmess9299]

To follow you this long, and see how much you grown....It makes me so happy to be on this journey with you!

[@RaboFrangalStream]

Wow!

[@kwiiin_]

Aaah I am so excited. You helped me so much in my darkest times, I am so happy to watch your journey.

[@cforssman5590]

Love it, can't wait to see more!

[@Itlowk]

Kerli eu te amooo 💚💚💚

[@JayJay-hg5vp]

cannot wait for next part !!!!!

[@gloriadomingocristobal7710]

Ah! I loved it!

[@skullbunny9351]

Love how down-to-earth she is. The spirituality and art in her music videos. 😌