slow dancing in a burning room
| Vid | |
|---|---|
| Title: | slow dancing in a burning room |
| Creator: | nialies |
| Date: | March 30, 2014 |
| Format: | Digital |
| Length: | 2:45 |
| Music: | "Slow Dancing In A Burning Room" by John Mayer |
| Genre: | Femslash, Break Up |
| Fandom: | Once Upon A Time |
| Footage: | Seasons 1-3 |
| URL: | Youtube |
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slow dancing in a burning room is a Once Upon a Time Swanqueen vid by nialies.
It is a story vid where the narrative is a break up between Emma and Regina, with the creator mentioning it was inspired by divorce AUs. Its sequence of clips and the clever use of out-of-context voice-overs tells the story of their dissolving relationship.
It is a well-liked vid within the fandom, and was included in onceuponatimegraphics's Swan Queen Starter Pack — a resource for fandom newbies — as a "must watch" vid [1]. As of September 2024, it has over 54,000 views on YouTube.
This vid was nominated for a Swan Queen Fan Award, in the Summer 2014 round, for "Best Video"[2].
Summary
Youtube summary:
so, i've had this headcanon for a while (blame it on the sqweek and the divorced AUs), that even if emma and regina got together they wouldn't be able to figure out that relationship. like, there would be too much to overcome. so that's basically the idea behind the video, no particular story or order. i mean, i do have my ideas behind some scenes, so if you want to know just ask lol, but you can make your own version of them.
Gallery
Emma looking sadly at Regina, the voice-over was Emma saying "I loved you"
Regina sitting up in bed, the voice-over was Emma saying "Whatever this is between us needs to end"
Regina looking across the room at Emma standing and smiling with her father and her son Henry, at this point the song lyrics said "I was the one you always dreamed of"
Reactions and Reviews
2014
I really need a fanfiction about this video[3]
I keep coming back to watch this video like every other day. I just love it so much.[5]
Omg the story behind this would make a great fanfic!!!!! [5]
HOW DO YOU TO THIS THING THAT MAKES ME SQUEAL LIKE A WHALE EVERYTIME I SEE A VIDEO OF YOU UGHHHH THIS IS SO PERFECT IM DEAD [5]
This video will never leave my all-time top 5 SQ vids. It’s perfect 💔[5]
So, so good …[6]
OMG this is my new favorite Swan Queen video. And I don’t even like the music. But the editing is so so good, the dialogues are very well thought, and the coloring of each scene is really beautiful.[7]
My jaw dropped! This is so so amazing! I love it! *-*[8]
OMG! one of THE bestest Swan Queen videos i’ve ever seen!!![9]
2015
THIS. This is everything. THIS accurately displays every swan queen moment there was for what it could have been.[10]
My all time favourite sad SQ video. It will make you emotional but it is definitely a must watch.[1]
2021
References
- ^ a b "Swan Queen Starter Pack". Archived from the original on 2021-09-18.
- ^ "NOMINATIONS (SUMMER 2014)". Archived from the original on 2024-09-17.
- ^ "May 10, 2014 Tumblr post". Archived from the original on 2023-11-29.
- ^ "March 31, 2014 Tumblr post". Archived from the original on 2023-11-29.
- ^ a b c d Youtube comments
- ^ "April 5, 2014 Tumblr post by tsena-the-hunter". Archived from the original on 2024-09-17.
- ^ "2014 Tumblr post by longliveregina". Archived from the original on 2024-09-17.
- ^ "2014 Tumblr post by ivenusian". Archived from the original on 2024-09-17.
- ^ "2014 Tumblr post by corxy". Archived from the original on 2024-09-17.
- ^ "2015 Tumblr post by fangrlyers". Archived from the original on 2023-11-29.
- ^ "2021 Tumblr post by subtitleindex". Archived from the original on 2023-11-29.