| Saw You in a Dream | |
| Caption: | Cover art for "Saw You in a Dream" |
| Type: | single |
| Artist: | The Japanese House |
| Ep: | Saw You in a Dream |
| Length: | 3:28 |
| Label: | Dirty Hit |
| Prev Title: | Good Side In |
| Prev Year: | 2016 |
| Year: | 2017 |
| Next Title: | Somebody You Found |
| Next Year: | 2017 |
"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. 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]