Nightmare (instrumental)
"Nightmare" | ||||
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Single by Brainbug | ||||
Released | 25 November 1996 | |||
Genre | Dance[1][2] | |||
Length | 6:19 | |||
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Songwriter(s) | Alberto Bertapelle | |||
Producer(s) | Alberto Bertapelle | |||
Brainbug singles chronology | ||||
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"Nightmare" (Sinister Strings mix) on YouTube |
"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.[1] In Australia, it was ranked at number 85 on the Triple J Hottest 100 of 1997.[3]
Critical reception
[edit]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."[1][2]
Track listings
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"Benedictus" / "Nightmare"
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Charts
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Weekly charts[edit]"Nightmare"
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Release history
[edit]Region | Version | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. |
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Italy | Solo release | 1996 | 12-inch vinyl | Strike Force | [4] |
United Kingdom | 25 November 1996 | Additive | [36] | ||
United Kingdom (re-release) | 21 April 1997 |
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Positiva | [37] | |
United Kingdom | with "Benedictus" | 10 November 1997 | [38] |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Richard D (28 September 2017). "Throwback Thursday – Brainbug, Nightmare [November 1996]". 909 Originals. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
- ^ a b Masterton, James (27 April 1997). "Week Ending May 3rd 1997". Chart Watch UK. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
- ^ "Hottest 100 1997". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
- ^ a b Nightmare (Italian 12-inch single vinyl disc). Brainbug. Strike Force. 1996. SF 496-04.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Nightmare (UK 12-inch single vinyl disc). Brainbug. Additive Records. 1996. 12AD 007.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Nightmare (UK & Australian CD single liner notes). Brainbug. Positiva Records. 1997. CDTIV-76, 7243 8 83892 2 8.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Nightmare (UK 12-inch single vinyl disc). Brainbug. Positiva Records. 1997. 12TIV-76, 7243 8 83892 6 6.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Nightmare (UK cassette single sleeve). Brainbug. Positiva Records. 1997. TCTIV-76, 7 2438 8 38924 2.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Nightmare (US maxi-CD single liner notes). Brainbug. Groovilicious. 1997. GM027CD.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Nightmare (US 12-inch single vinyl disc). Brainbug. Groovilicious. 1997. GM 027.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Nightmare (US 12-inch single vinyl disc). Brainbug. Groovilicious. 1997. GM 032.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Benedictus / Nightmare (Italian 12-inch single vinyl disc). Brainbug. Volumex. 1997. VOL 197-08.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Benedictus / Nightmare (UK 12-inch single vinyl disc). Brainbug. Positiva Records. 1997. 12TIV-86, 7243 8 84883 6 5.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Benedictus / Nightmare (UK CD single liner notes). Brainbug. Positiva Records. 1997. CDTIV-86, 7243 8 84883 2 7.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Benedictus / Nightmare (UK cassette single sleeve). Brainbug. Positiva Records. 1997. TCTIV-86.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "Brainbug – Nightmare". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
- ^ "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles". Music & Media. Vol. 14, no. 19. 10 May 1997. p. 16.
- ^ a b "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Nightmare". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
- ^ "Tipparade-lijst van week 35, 1997" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
- ^ "Brainbug – Nightmare" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
- ^ "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
- ^ "Hot Dance Music: Club Play". Billboard. Vol. 109, no. 30. 26 July 1997. p. 28.
- ^ "Hot Dance Music: Maxi-Singles Sales". Billboard. Vol. 109, no. 34. 23 August 1997. p. 29.
- ^ Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010 (PDF ed.). Mt Martha, Victoria, Australia: Moonlight Publishing. p. 40.
- ^ "Australian Top 100 Singles Chart – Week Ending 22 Feb 1998". The ARIA Report. Australian Recording Industry Association. 22 February 1998. Retrieved 14 June 2022 – via Imgur. "Benedictus / Nightmare" is shown at number 85 on this week, with a peak of number 77.
- ^ "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles". Music & Media. Vol. 14, no. 48. 29 November 1997. p. 12.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
- ^ "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
- ^ "The Club Chart 01.11.97" (PDF). Music Week, in RM (Dance Update Supplemental Insert). 1 November 1997. p. 7. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
- ^ "ARIA Top 100 Singles for 1997". ARIA. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
- ^ "The Club Top 100 of 1997" (PDF). Music Week, in RM (Dance Update Supplemental insert). 10 January 1998. p. 5. Retrieved 9 January 2023.
- ^ "The Year in Music 1997 – Hot Dance Club-Play Singles". Billboard. Vol. 109, no. 52. 27 December 1997. p. YE-44. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved 14 June 2022 – via Google Books.
- ^ "New Releases: Singles". Music Week. 23 November 1996. p. 29.
- ^ "New Releases: Singles". Music Week. 19 April 1997. p. 35.
- ^ "Reviews – Records Out on November 10, 1997: Singles". Music Week. 1 November 1997. p. 16.