Serena Maneesh 2: Abyss in B Minor

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Serena-Maneesh 2: Abyss in B Minor (stylized as either S-M 2, #2, or No. 2) is the second studio album by Serena Maneesh. The album was recorded over a period of two years, and was partly recorded in a cave outside of Oslo, Norway, according to frontman Emil Nikolaisen:

“

Studio environments often get on my nerves... and I love the underworld, you can silently head down there and do as you please, leave the world behind. So we found this huge cave with stone walls, it looked like a refugee hideout from World War II, with a huge, undiscovered treasure of sound.^[8]

”

The album features the single "Ayisha Abyss," released as a limited edition 12" single (backed with the exclusive B-side "Call-Back from a Dream") on January 18, 2010. A music video for the song "I Just Want to See Your Face" premiered on 4AD's website on March 12, 2010.^[9]

Track listing

All tracks written by Emil Nikolaisen.

"Ayisha Abyss" – 7:47
"I Just Want to See Your Face" – 2:19
"Reprobate!" – 3:39
"Melody for Jaana" – 5:53
"Blow Yr Brains in the Mourning Rain" – 4:28
"Honeyjinx" – 4:25
"D.I.W.S.W.T.T.D." – 2:51
"Magdalena (Symphony #8)" – 6:06

Release history

Country	Date	Label	Format	Catalogue #
United Kingdom	March 22, 2010	4AD	CD	CAD 3X07 CD
United Kingdom	March 22, 2010		LP	CAD 3X07
North America	March 23, 2010		CD	CAD 3X07 CD
North America	March 23, 2010		LP	CAD 3X07

Credits

Production

Produced and edited by Emil Nikolaisen.
Recorded and overdubbed by Christian Engfelt in the bunker and at CSX.
Mixed by Nick Terry at The Strongroom, except:
- "Reprobate!" mixed at Harry's Gym Recording Studios.
- "Blow Yr Brains" and "D.I.W.S.W.T.T.D." mixed at Grandsport.
Additional overdubbing, editing, and productive ideas by Nick Terry.
Additional recording and overdubbing by Bjarne Stensli at Harry's, René Tinner at Grandsport, Daniel C. Smith in his NJ recreation room, and Emil Nikolaisen at CSX.
Gong recorded by Don Dons at Hangaround Sounds.
Mastered by Ray Staff at Air.
Master edit by Tom Kvålsvoll at Strype.
Sleeve design by Dangermüz; assistance by PDW.
Photography by Lars Petter Pettersen and Ghostkamera.

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References

Serena-Maneesh

Emil Nikolaisen Hilma Nikolaisen Øystein Sandsdalen Tommy Akerholdt Aadne Meisfjord

Former members	Lina Holmstroem Sondre T. Midttun Ann Sung-An Lee Håvard Krogedal Marco Storm Eivind Schou Anders Møller Einar Lukerstuen

Albums	Serena-Maneesh Serena Maneesh 2: Abyss in B Minor

Extended plays	Zurück: Retrospectives 1999-2003 Fixxations

Singles	"Drain Cosmetics" "Sapphire Eyes" "Ayisha Abyss" "I Just Want to See Your Face"

Related articles	Discography Extol 4AD Playlouder Recordings

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