Bapu 2,731 Posted February 8, 2020 (edited) BJZ is: Ken "Zargg" Nilsen - vocals, guitars James "Jyemz" Griffiths - Guitars Ed "Bapu" Kocol - Bass, Piano & Strings Hugo Ribeiro - Drums Scroll down for the lyrics if you want organize "sing along" groups amongst yourselves. Nattmara (c) 2020 BJZ Verse 1: As a child I never really knew any fear The days were long and the night was a welcome My dreams were filled with laughter and cheer I grew older and the night was dark and frightsome Frightsome and then some Pre-Chorus 1: The pressure of growing up too fast My childhood fantasies couldn't last Chorus: Nattmara wears a tiara On top of her ebony hair She prances around in my nightly terrors In the morning I can feel she’s still there Verse 2: My life as man, I kept my love pure I did what I could to keep our life full My dreams are now filled with a dooming fear But something was hidden, making its pull Making it's pull Pre-Chorus 2: Tossing and turning all night long No longer in control, no longer strong Repeat Chorus Bridge Nattmara, why me? Nattmara, why them? Nattmara, why us? Nattmara, please never again. Solo Repeat Chorus Final Solo Edited February 10, 2020 by Bapu 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeeringAmps 907 Posted February 9, 2020 (edited) Love the tune! Absolutely “killer” drum track. I realize the guitars are not “carrying” the tune, but I would bring the solo up. Deal breaker? No. Other than that little niggle, great mix Ed. Thumbs up for sure! t almost forget, cool vid Edited February 9, 2020 by DeeringAmps Added comment 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Joad 788 Posted February 9, 2020 I really liked this song, very cool... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
noynekker 177 Posted February 9, 2020 Hey this is nicely done ! I kind of picture this as a Rock Musical Theater piece with all the different voices swirling about . . . also because the Ken Nilsen lead vocals are so theatric. Love the melodic electric guitar solo, and all the orchestral sounds throughout. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amiller 186 Posted February 9, 2020 14 hours ago, noynekker said: Hey this is nicely done ! I kind of picture this as a Rock Musical Theater piece with all the different voices swirling about . . . also because the Ken Nilsen lead vocals are so theatric. Love the melodic electric guitar solo, and all the orchestral sounds throughout. I absolutely concur with the above. Great job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Sprouse 459 Posted February 10, 2020 Killer tune. I think this is one of your best you've ever done Ed! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starise 889 Posted February 10, 2020 Very well done. This is crying for a solo mid song though IMHHO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bapu 2,731 Posted February 10, 2020 On 2/8/2020 at 5:31 PM, DeeringAmps said: Love the tune! Absolutely “killer” drum track. I realize the guitars are not “carrying” the tune, but I would bring the solo up. Deal breaker? No. Other than that little niggle, great mix Ed. Thumbs up for sure! t almost forget, cool vid You spoke, we listened. Done. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZincT 2,108 Posted February 10, 2020 Great song and video BJZ! I had to look up Natmarra and I think you captured the atmosphere perfectly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dcumpian 89 Posted February 11, 2020 Very nice Ed! Drums rock! Like someone posted earlier, this is very theatrical. Two thumbs up! (no offense to anyone with only one, or three) Dan 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bapu 2,731 Posted February 14, 2020 On 2/8/2020 at 5:51 PM, Old Joad said: I really liked this song, very cool... Thanks O'Joad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thegaltieribrothers 173 Posted February 15, 2020 A lovely gothic track which would sit nicely as a piece of music theatre. Extremely atmospheric. Thanks for sharing Good Job! regards paul Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emeraldsoul 1,225 Posted February 15, 2020 Drums are sooooo good. Overall quite the creepy vibe. I think you are using bgv's as pads, which works to a point. I'm feeling these don't really hold the center of the tune. I dunno, is some more powerful element missing? The guitars are pretty understated in the mix, until that lead guitar comes in, and that is really really nicely done! I might boost it as well. Opinions are like a$h wholes. Keep them clean! Your Youtube video only allowed me a max of 780 p and you might want to go for the whole 1080 enchurrito. Overall a pleasure to listen to, and I agree it has a theatrical quality, I could see Meatloaf giving it a go. A while ago. cheers, -Tom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beagle 56 Posted February 15, 2020 Awesome Ed, James, Ken, Hugo! drums are really good. really good. kept waiting on the guitar solo...OH my really nice, Jaymz! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daryl1968 419 Posted February 18, 2020 splendid mate - all great but specifically, Ken did an amazing job of the vocals Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bapu 2,731 Posted March 3, 2020 On 2/8/2020 at 6:38 PM, noynekker said: Hey this is nicely done ! I kind of picture this as a Rock Musical Theater piece with all the different voices swirling about . . . also because the Ken Nilsen lead vocals are so theatric. Love the melodic electric guitar solo, and all the orchestral sounds throughout. Thanks for the listen and your observations. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Douglas Kirby 579 Posted March 3, 2020 I agree with emeraldsoul - this song has a creepy vibe, but in a cool way. Yeah, the drums did sound excellent. Nice job on the vocal - it fit the mood of the song. I enjoyed the lyrics - well done there. Sweet guitar solo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SPAK 143 Posted March 4, 2020 (edited) Great lyrics, faultless drums, guitar solo break excellent ...did I say great lyrics ? (But I think it would help to understand the folk lore around this or maybe not ... it's just a nightmare ...right 🥺) Edited March 4, 2020 by SPAK Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bapu 2,731 Posted August 12, 2020 Thanks everyone for the listens and the comments and kind words. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bapu 2,731 Posted August 12, 2020 On 3/4/2020 at 4:54 AM, SPAK said: (But I think it would help to understand the folk lore around this or maybe not ... it's just a nightmare ...right 🥺) Correct Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
