Nightmare (instrumental) explained

Nightmare
Cover:Brainbug Nightmare UK cover.jpg
Caption:UK artwork
Type:single
Artist:Brainbug
Genre:Dance
Length:6:19
Label:
Producer:Alberto Bertapelle
Next Title:Benedictus
Next Year:1997

"Nightmare" is an instrumental composition written, produced, and performed by Italian dance musician Brainbug, released as his debut single. The track was first issued as a single on 25 November 1996 and was re-released in the United Kingdom on 21 April 1997. Following this re-release, the song became a chart hit, reaching number 11 in the United Kingdom, number 14 in Australia, and number 15 in Ireland.

In November 1997, the song was re-issued as a double A-side with Brainbug's next single, "Benedictus", this time reaching number 24 on the UK Singles Chart and number 25 on the Irish Singles Chart. Critically, "Nightmare" was highly praised. In Australia, it was ranked at number 85 on the Triple J Hottest 100 of 1997.[1]

Critical reception

Richard D of music website 909 Originals wrote that "Nightmare" was one of the most "sinister" dance tracks to become a chart hit while British columnist James Masterton wrote that the instrumental "owes more to the Sisters of Mercy than anything else", calling it a "chilling combination of strings and techo beats."[2] [3]

Track listings

"Nightmare"

A1. "Nightmare" (Mistericky version) – 6:27

A2. "Nightmare" (original mix) – 6:19

AA1. "Nightmare" (Isaac version) – 6:20

AA2. "Nightmare" (Oriental mix) – 6:15

A. "Nightmare" (Sinister Strings mix) – 6:45

AA. "Nightmare" (A Synergetic mix) – 9:35

  1. "Nightmare" (Sinister Strings radio edit) – 3:27
  2. "Nightmare" (original Sinister Strings mix) – 6:47
  3. "Nightmare" (Tall Paul remix) – 9:27
  4. "Nightmare" (Burger Queens remix) – 7:48
  5. "Nightmare" (Phat Manhattan mix) – 10:11

A1. "Nightmare" (original Sinister Strings mix) – 6:47

A2. "Nightmare" (Phat Manhattan mix) – 10:11

AA1. "Nightmare" (Tall Paul remix) – 9:27

AA2. "Nightmare" (Burger Queens remix) – 7:48

  1. "Nightmare" (Sinister Strings radio edit) – 3:27
  2. "Nightmare" (original Sinister Strings mix) – 6:47
  3. "Nightmare" (Tall Paul remix) – 9:27
  1. "Nightmare" (Sinister Strings radio edit) – 3:27
  2. "Nightmare" (original Sinister Strings mix) – 6:47
  3. "Nightmare" (Tall Paul remix) – 9:27
  4. "Nightmare" (Burger Queens remix) – 7:48
  5. "Nightmare" (Phat Manhattan mix) – 10:11
  6. "Nightmare" (Club 69 meets DJ Wild from Paris mix) – 6:51
  7. "Nightmare" (Club 69 Future mix) – 6:59

A1. "Nightmare" (Phat Manhattan mix) – 7:08

AA1. "Nightmare" (Sinister Strings mix) – 6:46

AA2. "Nightmare" (A Synergetic mix) – 9:32

A1. "Nightmare" (Club 69 meets DJ Wild) – 6:51

A2. "Nightmare" (Club 69 Future mix) – 6:59

B1. "Nightmare" (Tall Paul mix)

B2. "Nightmare" (Bonus Beats mix)

"Benedictus" / "Nightmare"

A1. "Benedictus" (Exitiale mix) – 7:18 (6:18 in UK)

A2. "Benedictus" (Epicus Modi mix) – 7:40 (6:26 in UK)

AA1. "Nightmare" (Dexterous remix) – 6:33 (5:37 in UK)

AA2. "Nightmare" (Club 69 meets DJ Wild from Paris mix) – 7:05 (6:28 in UK)

  1. "Benedictus" (Exitiale edit) – 3:33
  2. "Nightmare" (original Sinister Strings mix) – 6:47
  3. "Benedictus" (Epicus Modi mix) – 6:26
  4. "Nightmare" (Club 69 meets DJ Wild from Paris mix) – 6:28
  1. "Benedictus" (Exitiale edit) – 3:33
  2. "Nightmare" (original Sinister Strings mix) – 3:25
  3. "Nightmare" (Dexterous remix) – 5:39

Charts

Weekly charts

"Nightmare"

Chart (1997)Peak
position
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[16] 46
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40 Tipparade)[17] 2
US Dance Club Play (Billboard)[18] 4
US Maxi-Singles Sales (Billboard)[19] 14

"Benedictus" / "Nightmare"

Chart (1997–1998)Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[20] [21] 77
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[22] 70
UK Club Chart (Music Week)[23] 1

Year-end charts

Chart (1997)Position
Australia (ARIA)[24] 92
UK Club Chart (Music Week)[25] 64
US Dance Club Play (Billboard)[26] 49

Release history

RegionVersionDateFormat(s)Label(s)
ItalySolo release199612-inch vinylStrike Force
United Kingdom25 November 1996Additive[27]
United Kingdom (re-release)21 April 1997Positiva[28]
United Kingdomwith "Benedictus"10 November 1997[29]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hottest 100 1997. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 18 April 2022.
  2. Web site: Throwback Thursday – Brainbug, Nightmare [November 1996]]. Richard D. 909 Originals. 28 September 2017. 18 April 2022.
  3. Web site: Week Ending May 3rd 1997. Masterton. James. James Masterton. Chart Watch UK. 27 April 1997. 18 April 2022.
  4. Nightmare. Brainbug. 1996. Italian 12-inch single vinyl disc. Strike Force. SF 496-04.
  5. Nightmare. Brainbug. 1996. UK 12-inch single vinyl disc. Additive Records. 12AD 007.
  6. Nightmare. Brainbug. 1997. UK & Australian CD single liner notes. Positiva Records. CDTIV-76, 7243 8 83892 2 8.
  7. Nightmare. Brainbug. 1997. UK 12-inch single vinyl disc. Positiva Records. 12TIV-76, 7243 8 83892 6 6.
  8. Nightmare. Brainbug. 1997. UK cassette single sleeve. Positiva Records. TCTIV-76, 7 2438 8 38924 2.
  9. Nightmare. Brainbug. 1997. US maxi-CD single liner notes. Groovilicious. GM027CD.
  10. Nightmare. Brainbug. 1997. US 12-inch single vinyl disc. Groovilicious. GM 027.
  11. Nightmare. Brainbug. 1997. US 12-inch single vinyl disc. Groovilicious. GM 032.
  12. Benedictus / Nightmare. Brainbug. 1997. Italian 12-inch single vinyl disc. Volumex. VOL 197-08.
  13. Benedictus / Nightmare. Brainbug. 1997. UK 12-inch single vinyl disc. Positiva Records. 12TIV-86, 7243 8 84883 6 5.
  14. Benedictus / Nightmare. Brainbug. 1997. UK CD single liner notes. Positiva Records. CDTIV-86, 7243 8 84883 2 7.
  15. Benedictus / Nightmare. Brainbug. 1997. UK cassette single sleeve. Positiva Records. TCTIV-86.
  16. Eurochart Hot 100 Singles. Music & Media. 14. 19. 16. 10 May 1997.
  17. Web site: Tipparade-lijst van week 35, 1997. dutch. Dutch Top 40. March 16, 2023.
  18. Hot Dance Music: Club Play. Billboard. 109. 30. 28. 26 July 1997.
  19. Hot Dance Music: Maxi-Singles Sales. Billboard. 109. 34. 29. 23 August 1997.
  20. 40.
  21. The ARIA Report. Australian Top 100 Singles Chart – Week Ending 22 Feb 1998. 22 February 1998. Australian Recording Industry Association. Imgur. 14 June 2022. "Benedictus / Nightmare" is shown at number 85 on this week, with a peak of number 77.
  22. Eurochart Hot 100 Singles. Music & Media. 14. 48. 12. 29 November 1997.
  23. The Club Chart 01.11.97. Music Week, in RM (Dance Update Supplemental Insert). 1 November 1997. 7. 20 September 2022.
  24. Web site: ARIA Top 100 Singles for 1997. ARIA. 18 April 2022.
  25. The Club Top 100 of 1997. Music Week, in RM (Dance Update Supplemental insert). 10 January 1998. 5. 9 January 2023.
  26. [{{Google books|0g0EAAAAMBAJ|pg=SL680-PA44|plainurl=yes}} The Year in Music 1997 – Hot Dance Club-Play Singles]. Billboard. YE-44. 27 December 1997. 109. 52. 0006-2510. 14 June 2022. Google Books.
  27. New Releases: Singles. Music Week. 29. 23 November 1996.
  28. New Releases: Singles. Music Week. 35. 19 April 1997.
  29. Reviews – Records Out on November 10, 1997: Singles. Music Week. 16. 1 November 1997.

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