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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

"Saw You in a Dream" was released on 26 April 2017 as the first single from Bain's EP of the same name. George Daniel of The 1975 was featured as a drummer on the single. 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.

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. Atwood Magazine called praised the song's descriptive yet simple lyrics and Bain's trademark use of layered vocals. 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.

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.

External links

• Saw You in a Dream on YouTube

• 2017 songs
• 2017 singles
• The Japanese House songs
• Dirty Hit singles
• Dream pop songs