Saw You in a Dream (song)
| "Saw You in a Dream" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by The Japanese House | ||||
| from the EP Saw You in a Dream | ||||
| Released | 26 April 2017 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 3:28 | |||
| Label | Dirty Hit | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Amber Bain | |||
| The Japanese House singles chronology | ||||
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"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.
Release[edit]
"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[edit]
"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[edit]
- ^ "Listen to another soothing new single from The Japanese House - Saw You In A Dream". PILERATS. Retrieved 2020-01-22.
- ^ a b "Longing, Loss, & Hope in The Japanese House's "Saw You in a Dream"". Atwood Magazine. 2017-05-08. Retrieved 2020-01-22.
- ^ "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.
- ^ a b "Get Lost in The Japanese House's New Video for "Saw You In A Dream" | V Magazine". vmagazine.com. Retrieved 2020-01-22.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "SONG OF THE DAY: 'Saw You In A Dream' by The Japanese House". Baeble Music. Retrieved 2020-01-22.
- ^ Subscribe. "The Japanese House - Saw You In A Dream". diymag.com. Retrieved 2020-01-22.