Serena Maneesh 2: Abyss in B Minor
Encyclopedia
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
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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.
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Serena Maneesh
Serena-Maneesh is an alternative rock band from Oslo, Norway.- Significance of the Name:...
. The album was recorded over a period of two years, and was partly recorded in a cave
Cave
A cave or cavern is a natural underground space large enough for a human to enter. The term applies to natural cavities some part of which is in total darkness. The word cave also includes smaller spaces like rock shelters, sea caves, and grottos.Speleology is the science of exploration and study...
outside of Oslo
Oslo
Oslo is a municipality, as well as the capital and most populous city in Norway. As a municipality , it was established on 1 January 1838. Founded around 1048 by King Harald III of Norway, the city was largely destroyed by fire in 1624. The city was moved under the reign of Denmark–Norway's King...
, Norway
Norway
Norway , officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic unitary constitutional monarchy whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Jan Mayen, and the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and Bouvet Island. Norway has a total area of and a population of about 4.9 million...
, according to frontman Emil Nikolaisen
Emil Nikolaisen
Emil Nikolaisen is a musician and producer from Norway. He is frontman, bandleader, songwriter, guitarist & singer of the well-known Norwegian alternative rock band Serena-Maneesh....
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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.
Track listing
All tracks written by Emil NikolaisenEmil Nikolaisen
Emil Nikolaisen is a musician and producer from Norway. He is frontman, bandleader, songwriter, guitarist & singer of the well-known Norwegian alternative rock band Serena-Maneesh....
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- "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 United Kingdom The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages... |
March 22, 2010 | 4AD | CD | CAD 3X07 CD |
| LP | CAD 3X07 | |||
| North America North America North America is a continent wholly within the Northern Hemisphere and almost wholly within the Western Hemisphere. It is also considered a northern subcontinent of the Americas... |
March 23, 2010 | CD | CAD 3X07 CD | |
| LP | CAD 3X07 |
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, Rene Tinner at Grandsport, Daniel C. Smith in his NJNew JerseyNew Jersey is a state in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States. , its population was 8,791,894. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York, on the southeast and south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Pennsylvania and on the southwest by Delaware...
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.