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Nightmare (instrumental)

"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.

"Nightmare"
UK artwork
Single by Brainbug
Released25 November 1996 (1996-11-25)
GenreDance[1][2]
Length6:19
Label
Songwriter(s)Alberto Bertapelle
Producer(s)Alberto Bertapelle
Brainbug singles chronology
"Nightmare"
(1996) 		"Benedictus"
(1997)
Audio
"Nightmare" (Sinister Strings mix) on YouTube

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

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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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"Nightmare"

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"Benedictus" / "Nightmare"

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Charts

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Release history

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Region Version Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref.
Italy Solo release 1996 12-inch vinyl Strike Force [4]
United Kingdom 25 November 1996 Additive [36]
United Kingdom (re-release) 21 April 1997
  • 12-inch vinyl
  • CD
  • cassette
 Positiva [37]
United Kingdom with "Benedictus" 10 November 1997 [38]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Richard D (28 September 2017). "Throwback Thursday – Brainbug, Nightmare [November 1996]". 909 Originals. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
  2. ^ a b Masterton, James (27 April 1997). "Week Ending May 3rd 1997". Chart Watch UK. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
  3. ^ "Hottest 100 1997". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
  4. ^ a b Nightmare (Italian 12-inch single vinyl disc). Brainbug. Strike Force. 1996. SF 496-04.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  5. ^ Nightmare (UK 12-inch single vinyl disc). Brainbug. Additive Records. 1996. 12AD 007.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  6. ^ Nightmare (UK & Australian CD single liner notes). Brainbug. Positiva Records. 1997. CDTIV-76, 7243 8 83892 2 8.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  7. ^ Nightmare (UK 12-inch single vinyl disc). Brainbug. Positiva Records. 1997. 12TIV-76, 7243 8 83892 6 6.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  8. ^ Nightmare (UK cassette single sleeve). Brainbug. Positiva Records. 1997. TCTIV-76, 7 2438 8 38924 2.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  9. ^ Nightmare (US maxi-CD single liner notes). Brainbug. Groovilicious. 1997. GM027CD.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  10. ^ Nightmare (US 12-inch single vinyl disc). Brainbug. Groovilicious. 1997. GM 027.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  11. ^ Nightmare (US 12-inch single vinyl disc). Brainbug. Groovilicious. 1997. GM 032.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  12. ^ Benedictus / Nightmare (Italian 12-inch single vinyl disc). Brainbug. Volumex. 1997. VOL 197-08.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  13. ^ Benedictus / Nightmare (UK 12-inch single vinyl disc). Brainbug. Positiva Records. 1997. 12TIV-86, 7243 8 84883 6 5.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  14. ^ Benedictus / Nightmare (UK CD single liner notes). Brainbug. Positiva Records. 1997. CDTIV-86, 7243 8 84883 2 7.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  15. ^ Benedictus / Nightmare (UK cassette single sleeve). Brainbug. Positiva Records. 1997. TCTIV-86.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  16. ^ "Brainbug – Nightmare". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
  17. ^ "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles". Music & Media. Vol. 14, no. 19. 10 May 1997. p. 16.
  18. ^ a b "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Nightmare". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
  19. ^ "Tipparade-lijst van week 35, 1997" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
  20. ^ "Brainbug – Nightmare" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
  21. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
  22. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
  23. ^ "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
  24. ^ "Hot Dance Music: Club Play". Billboard. Vol. 109, no. 30. 26 July 1997. p. 28.
  25. ^ "Hot Dance Music: Maxi-Singles Sales". Billboard. Vol. 109, no. 34. 23 August 1997. p. 29.
  26. ^ Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010 (PDF ed.). Mt Martha, Victoria, Australia: Moonlight Publishing. p. 40.
  27. ^ "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.
  28. ^ "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles". Music & Media. Vol. 14, no. 48. 29 November 1997. p. 12.
  29. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
  30. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
  31. ^ "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
  32. ^ "The Club Chart 01.11.97" (PDF). Music Week, in RM (Dance Update Supplemental Insert). 1 November 1997. p. 7. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
  33. ^ "ARIA Top 100 Singles for 1997". ARIA. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
  34. ^ "The Club Top 100 of 1997" (PDF). Music Week, in RM (Dance Update Supplemental insert). 10 January 1998. p. 5. Retrieved 9 January 2023.
  35. ^ "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.
  36. ^ "New Releases: Singles". Music Week. 23 November 1996. p. 29.
  37. ^ "New Releases: Singles". Music Week. 19 April 1997. p. 35.
  38. ^ "Reviews – Records Out on November 10, 1997: Singles". Music Week. 1 November 1997. p. 16.
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