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Dreamer Deceiver
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Wikipedia article
"'Dreamer Deceiver'" is a power ballad by English heavy metal band Judas Priest, featured on their 1976 studio album 'Sad Wings of Destiny'. Unlike other songs on the album, the song is a "spacy ballad".Huey, Steve. [ Sad Wings of Destiny review] AllMusic. Retrieved 22 January 2014 The song is known for showing off Rob Halford's full vocal range, starting from soft, quiet singing, to high pitched shrieking. It was performed by the band on the British television programme 'The Old Grey Whistle Test' in 1975.
The 2-part medley was released as a single in Japan in 1976 calling the first song "I Dreamer Deceiver" and the second song "II Deceiver".
The lyrics describe a mystical figure who takes the narrator up through the sky. He ends up "lost above", but is "in peace of mind". He then instructs the listener to try to find a way. The guitar solo is played by Glenn Tipton. This song segues into the next song, "Deceiver", via a long, high pitched scream by Halford.
Personnel
*Rob Halford lead vocals
*K. K. Downing guitar
*Glenn Tipton guitar, piano
*Ian Hill bass
*Alan Moore drums
References
Category:Judas Priest songs
Category:1976 songs
Category:Songs written by Rob Halford
Category:Songs written by K. K. Downing
Category:Songs written by Glenn Tipton
Category:1970s ballads
Category:British progressive rock songs
Category:Space rock songs
Category:Rock ballads
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