Swedish House Mafia - Dreams

"Dreams" is a song by Swedish House Mafia, officially released as part of their live album, *Paradise Again: The Live Album*. The most prominent version available on streaming platforms is "Dreams (Live from Dublin)." The electronic music trio (Axwell, Sebastian Ingrosso, and Steve Angello) produced the track in collaboration with Desembra and J.A. Caesar. The "Dreams" ID holds a fascinating history for the Swedish House Mafia fanbase. It originated as a track exclusive to their live shows before its formal release. The track was built upon a demo—or "ID"—by Swedish producer Desembra (Carl Nordström), a frequent collaborator and key co-producer during the trio's modern era (having worked on hits like "Moth To A Flame" and "Lifetime"). Desembra had previously showcased an early version of the instrumental backing on his own social media channels and SoundCloud sets. Official credits for the song include Japanese composer J.A. Caesar. This is because the track incorporates a vocal sample from one of Caesar's folk, mystical, or theatrical works. Swedish House Mafia and Desembra took that unusual yet hypnotic vocal melody, sped it up, altered the rhythms, and introduced much heavier, darker percussion elements characteristic of progressive and techno styles. The ID made its official live debut in late 2022 during the *Paradise Again* tour (with early recordings surfacing in cities like San Francisco). The trio designed it specifically as a "bridge" or transitional track within their setlist, intended to maintain a high-energy, hypnotic atmosphere in the stadium between their major hits. Unlike other highly anticipated IDs that get shelved or take years to see the light of day, the group decided to include this live version directly on their official live album. Released as "Dreams (Live from Dublin)" in July 2023, it allowed fans to relive the exact audio experience heard at the tour's venues. ➤ Swedish House Mafia - Dreams ➥ Label: Republic Records ➥ Year: 2022 ➥ Release: Live Track ➥ Download: Follow us on our Facebook page! ⚠️ If you have any ideas or suggestions? Contact us! #SwedishHouseMafia #Axwell #SebastianIngrosso #SteveAngello Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. ©The EDM Area 2026. All rights reserved.