Saw You in a Dream (song)

"Saw You in a Dream" is a song by English indie pop act the Japanese House (Amber Bain), released in 2017 as the lead single from the EP Saw You in a Dream.

"Saw You in a Dream"
Single by The Japanese House
from the EP Saw You in a Dream
Released26 April 2017 (2017-04-26)
Genre
Length3:28
LabelDirty Hit
Songwriter(s)Amber Bain
The Japanese House singles chronology
"Good Side In"
(2016)
"Saw You in a Dream"
(2017)
"Somebody You Found"
(2017)

Release

"Saw You in a Dream" was released on 26 April 2017 as the first single from Bain's EP of the same name.[1][2] George Daniel of The 1975 was featured as a drummer on the single.[3] A music video for "Saw You in a Dream" was released on 16 May 2017 and featured Bain in a surreal film studio sets which symbolized shifting between different dreams.[4][5]

Reception

"Saw You in a Dream" received positive reviews when it was released, with critics praising Bain's vocals, and the contrast of peaceful nostalgic composition with mournful lyrics.[6][4] Atwood Magazine called praised the song's descriptive yet simple lyrics and Bain's trademark use of layered vocals.[2] El Hunt of DIY Mag noted the song's departure from Bain's usual production heavy electronic style in favour of a more stripped down, melodic composition.[7]

References

  1. "Listen to another soothing new single from The Japanese House - Saw You In A Dream". PILERATS. Retrieved 2020-01-22.
  2. "Longing, Loss, & Hope in The Japanese House's "Saw You in a Dream"". Atwood Magazine. 2017-05-08. Retrieved 2020-01-22.
  3. "The Japanese House on new single 'Saw You In A Dream' - NME". NME Music News, Reviews, Videos, Galleries, Tickets and Blogs | NME.COM. 2017-04-26. Retrieved 2020-01-21.
  4. "Get Lost in The Japanese House's New Video for "Saw You In A Dream" | V Magazine". vmagazine.com. Retrieved 2020-01-22.
  5. Dunn, Frankie (2017-05-16). "watch the awesome new video for the japanese house's 'saw you in a dream'". i-D. Retrieved 2020-01-22.
  6. "SONG OF THE DAY: 'Saw You In A Dream' by The Japanese House". Baeble Music. Retrieved 2020-01-22.
  7. Subscribe. "The Japanese House - Saw You In A Dream". diymag.com. Retrieved 2020-01-22.
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