"Saw You in a Dream" | ||||
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Single by The Japanese House | ||||
from the EP Saw You in a Dream | ||||
Released | 26 April 2017 | |||
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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.
"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]
"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]