The Nightmare appreciation thread - Page 2

catinthedark · #16 07-18-2005, 11:10 AM

I really like this song, too - but then I love most of Rock a Little!! This is one that I'd say I love the words just a touch more than the music - and you guys have picked all my favourite lines, too. I've also always loved the sort of chanting of "this is not the world, this is not the world..."

PenguinHead · #17 07-18-2005, 11:51 AM

I like the alternate version so much better. There is less emphasis on the synths and it's more guitar based. To me, the production is more eerie and seems to suit the song better. "THIS IS NOT THE WORLD...THIS IS THE EDGE OF IT."

SapphireSister · #18 07-18-2005, 12:53 PM

I LOVE this song beyond words and I am so thrilled someone wrote an appreciation thread for it. It more than deserves it. I was shocked when I came on The Ledge and found out how many people despise this song. It is probably one of my top 5 Stevie songs. The lyrics are whimsical, magical, and haunting. The music has so much energy and I literally feel like endorphins are being released every time I hear it! I think the production is great. I love blasting it in my car and playing it over and over and singing along. I would love to sing this song live. I also adore the alternate "this is not the world, not the world, not the real world" version. I cannot get enough of this song!! Who would die to see this live? (not that it will ever happen). I don't think she has ever done it live. What a shame.

RockALittle250 · #19 07-18-2005, 01:27 PM

The Nightmare is acually one of my all time favorite songs!! I have three versions: The Rock A Little album version, the remix version, and the extended mix version, and all of them are a little different from each other, but are all great in their own way! Although, i do like the remix version the best because i like the part when she goes "The Nightmare! This is not the world, this is not the world..." and was surprised that she cut out that verse in the album version, because i got the remix version before i got the album version.

ontheEdgeof17 · #20 07-18-2005, 02:02 PM

I mean, I like it. That's all I can say about this song.

Johnny Stew · #21 07-18-2005, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ontheEdgeof17

I mean, I like it. That's all I can say about this song.

Mark my words, Curt... one of these days this song is going to hit you like a ton of bricks, and you'll love it forevermore.

ontheEdgeof17 · #22 07-18-2005, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Stew

Mark my words, Curt... one of these days this song is going to hit you like a ton of bricks, and you'll love it forevermore.

I'll be counting the days.

DA hit me a few weeks ago, so anything is possible.

But again, I do enjoy Nightmare. I don't skip it. It's just not one of my favorites.

Johnny Stew · #23 07-18-2005, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ontheEdgeof17

I'll be counting the days.

DA hit me a few weeks ago, so anything is possible.

But again, I do enjoy Nightmare. I don't skip it. It's just not one of my favorites.

I just think that you're one of those fans (like myself) who might simply "like" a song for a while, but at some point it hits you differently than it had before, and then it becomes a favorite.

KarmaContestant · #24 07-18-2005, 02:54 PM

I love this song. It's been a favorite of mine for as long as I've been a fan of Stevie. I have always been curious about what Chris Nicks contributed to the song....

This song, along with No Spoken Word really sets the whole mood of RAL for me. I like all the different versions, but my favorite one of all is the dual piano demo... Stevie plays it on the piano, and then when she finishes, she starts playing it again, only slightly differently. Love it!

Her voice is is raspy and worn, similar to the Gypsy Beggar demo.

Favorite lines:

"Somewhere in her ancient ways, she walks through the night"

"Some will never know or share any kind of dream"

ontheEdgeof17 · #25 07-18-2005, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Stew

I just think that you're one of those fans (like myself) who might simply "like" a song for a while, but at some point it hits you differently than it had before, and then it becomes a favorite.

All kidding aside, you are absolutely right. Sometimes a Stevie song comes on and BAM, a different feeling comes over me like never before.

That's why I love the SA album so much. I shelved it for years. I got bored with Bella Donna and Wild Heart one day and put it on. The album has never been the same. I dunno what it is. It could have hit a nerve....the nerve that was making me sad. It just struck me and I can't get over that feeling. Never will.

darklinensuit · #26 07-18-2005, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ontheEdgeof17

All kidding aside, you are absolutely right. Sometimes a Stevie song comes on and BAM, a different feeling comes over me like never before.

I think anybody who has been a fan for over two years knows what you're talking about.

- Jake

Dark Angel · #27 07-18-2005, 05:16 PM

For me, this is one the best tracks on RAL. I love it.

**mylittledemon** · #28 07-18-2005, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by EveryHour

Does ANYONE out there love this song as much as I do???!!!!

I like the song up unto the point where she says "well I stood with you against the storm, and I tried once again...." after that, the song take a down turn for me.

SapphireSister · #29 07-18-2005, 08:26 PM

2 awesome version of The Nightmare here. Hurry though I think there about to be gone. I've never heard the master real until just now. It f*ckin kicks ass! Thanks so much to Krrby for posting these.

http://ledge.fleetwoodmac.net/showth...t=20660&page=6

Dreammms · #30 07-18-2005, 08:54 PM

I love it too!