Pretty sure those're supposed to represent darkness. When the candle was snuffed, my idea is that all light that ceases creates darkness. Hence, she became one of his kind. Darkness scatters under light, but the theme was to see a bit of darkness curious about walking in the light. I would assume, using the rules I just stated, that if he stayed with the flame when he got burned, he would have been totally burned and would become a bit of light himself. Of course, this would, ironically, be the darker ending because it would mean the library would burn since he has to have something sustaining him. As it is, this has the brighter ending. Kind of a cool thing to think about, huh?
@@himes6466 it's been 5 years since I saw this clip and don't even remember it. I'm happy to watch it again and reread my comment and try to figure out what I was thinking at the time. It looks like it was a lot of conjecture, but I would guess that if he were to revert to a piece of light/fire himself instead of her converting to a small piece of darkness, then he would be a flame that is not on a candle. As a result he would start burning the books around him. I don't think I had put too much thought into this original comment as they are still parts that don't quite make sense, so it would probably be easier just to chalk up what I said to barely sensical rambling.
@@thomashollingshead2861 thank you so much for your help. Actually, I have an assignment regarding this video. I found your comment interesting, so I asked:)
Oh wow. The art direction is incredible here; it feels like a very dark venice-esque place, and I love it. The animation can, at times, be a touch choppy, but overall it's brilliant. Good show, good show.
This is a very true love story! The fire symbolizes the girl's physical beauty. When she is blown out, it symbolizes that with time, youth is extinguished, leaving only a shadow of former beauty. But both the shadow man and woman pass the test of unconditional love! Even when the flame of her beauty is extinguished, his love is quiet and gentle enough to care about the girl just the same. And the girl is happier being with her beloved than to remain as a lonely candlelight.
Interesting interpretation. If so, the shadows mischevious nature could represent boyhood and childness, and how you move beyond that with love to become a man.
+The NerdyUnicorn Why? The flame was stationary and was forced to be still and only being able to swivel her head. When She was extinguished the smoke turned her into a shadow. Now she's able to move about freely. So extinguishing a flame is freeing them from a candle prison. That's how I see it anyway.
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Yay! I knew she'd become like him when I saw that wisp of smoke! Squee! And that music was beautiful! I hope I can play my violin that beautifully someday!
I for one think the girl's fire symbolizes physical beauty because of how unconditional the shadow man's love was after she lost her flame. You know, smoldering passion, both literal and figurative. If he hadn't loved her, he would've abandoned her when she became a shadow as well. But he didn't leave her, he mourned for her when she was extinguished and was happy when he saw she was alive. That shows that he cared for the girl, flame or no flame.
Nice to see so many positive reviews that also appreciate the music as well. Love this ❤️ I have candles lit every night for their beauty and yes their is a sadness when the light dies out, like a life, you light up another candle and another life. Many people only light candles when a loved one dies, I light them for life too.
That was the most heartfelt, touching and beautiful short I've ever had the pleasure of watching. No regrets of seeing this on my recommendations list. I almost cried towards the end and I actually felt the emotions of the shadow man and the candlelight.
they should make that into a movie. but with a little changes. 1: shadow creatures won't get burned when they touch fire. 2: the fire female will stay being a fire creature and won't have the candle for a body.
Well actualy, they usually don't get along, it's like light and shadow trying to touch but they can't, but these to for some reason got along quite well, u know, it's like Gnomeo{Bad gr@mm@r}& Juliet
Juliet W. Soz, my mind is filled with absolute *CRAP* from being a child and watching all this disney, warner brother nonsense... So i don't get the names right with all these sorta: *things*...
This is one of the most emotional moments by watching film art right now for me. I just looked with open mouth on the screen after the end of this animation and started let falling tears. It's almost to beautfull I wasn't expecting that! really great job, you did what art is all about,touching feeling.... thank you!
This is So Beautiful! Thasnk you so much Kealan!! I shared it with my freinds in facebook! You are so talented! the story is so heartfelt!! I wish for us to find this True Love too! :-)
this was so sweet... the love between the flame and the darkness couldn't be, so the librarian went and blew the flame out, and the boy darkness ran to the candlestick, and then she was made for him.... so sweet...
The music is just fantastic!
♥️👍🇫🇷
Does any one know what the music is called? I love it so much u want to add it to my Spotify
What a beautiful little piece of art! :) and that candle flame is one of the cutest things ever, especially when she bats her eyelashes!!! :)
Pretty sure those're supposed to represent darkness. When the candle was snuffed, my idea is that all light that ceases creates darkness. Hence, she became one of his kind. Darkness scatters under light, but the theme was to see a bit of darkness curious about walking in the light. I would assume, using the rules I just stated, that if he stayed with the flame when he got burned, he would have been totally burned and would become a bit of light himself. Of course, this would, ironically, be the darker ending because it would mean the library would burn since he has to have something sustaining him. As it is, this has the brighter ending. Kind of a cool thing to think about, huh?
Thomas Hollingshead
hey can you please tell why the library would burn ?
@@himes6466 it's been 5 years since I saw this clip and don't even remember it. I'm happy to watch it again and reread my comment and try to figure out what I was thinking at the time. It looks like it was a lot of conjecture, but I would guess that if he were to revert to a piece of light/fire himself instead of her converting to a small piece of darkness, then he would be a flame that is not on a candle. As a result he would start burning the books around him. I don't think I had put too much thought into this original comment as they are still parts that don't quite make sense, so it would probably be easier just to chalk up what I said to barely sensical rambling.
@@thomashollingshead2861 thank you so much for your help. Actually, I have an assignment regarding this video. I found your comment interesting, so I asked:)
@@himes6466 oh cool. Good luck on your assignment!
the beginning seems a lot like nightmare before Christmas even the music kind of.
The character actually reminds me a bit of Jack Skellington!!
Got a similar feeling
I love the Time Burton-esque style to it and the music is wonderful!
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Oh wow. The art direction is incredible here; it feels like a very dark venice-esque place, and I love it. The animation can, at times, be a touch choppy, but overall it's brilliant.
Good show, good show.
This is a very true love story!
The fire symbolizes the girl's physical beauty. When she is blown out, it symbolizes that with time, youth is extinguished, leaving only a shadow of former beauty.
But both the shadow man and woman pass the test of unconditional love! Even when the flame of her beauty is extinguished, his love is quiet and gentle enough to care about the girl just the same. And the girl is happier being with her beloved than to remain as a lonely candlelight.
Disapp
Interesting interpretation. If so, the shadows mischevious nature could represent boyhood and childness, and how you move beyond that with love to become a man.
Great. Now I'm going to feel bad every time I blow out the candle on my birthday cake....
+The NerdyUnicorn Why? The flame was stationary and was forced to be still and only being able to swivel her head. When She was extinguished the smoke turned her into a shadow. Now she's able to move about freely. So extinguishing a flame is freeing them from a candle prison. That's how I see it anyway.
+Kazres “Bleak” Terrigen That's amazing o-o
It's still life. It´s only transformed!
Same :(
@Tanner Schroeder you are really rude
Finally a sad story that ends happy!!!!!
hahahh, cute! XD
yes I feel like crying right know
Sarita Chettri l feel like crying to your not the only one sweetheart it's so sad l now love from your new friend lorraine daniels videos youtube 2586😢
It's about love isn't it. Love is such a beautiful way of life.
Music by: Conor Linehan
performed by : The Wolfgang Emsemble
Yay! I knew she'd become like him when I saw that wisp of smoke! Squee! And that music was beautiful! I hope I can play my violin that beautifully someday!
音楽と映像の絶妙な美しさが、何とも言えません
That was absolutely STUNNING from beginning to the end..
I for one think the girl's fire symbolizes physical beauty because of how unconditional the shadow man's love was after she lost her flame. You know, smoldering passion, both literal and figurative.
If he hadn't loved her, he would've abandoned her when she became a shadow as well. But he didn't leave her, he mourned for her when she was extinguished and was happy when he saw she was alive. That shows that he cared for the girl, flame or no flame.
Nice to see so many positive reviews that also appreciate the music as well. Love this ❤️ I have candles lit every night for their beauty and yes their is a sadness when the light dies out, like a life, you light up another candle and another life. Many people only light candles when a loved one dies, I light them for life too.
Love the violin music!
the score is very good conor it really makes the animation something worth watching
my favorite for years,, took me forever to find this!
So nice
Beautiful, a happy ending for a change .Very refreshing ,very sweet . Thank u for posting .
i liked it reminded me of a lil tim burten. blow flames out you get the smoke. the smoke of my dieing love.
This video, along with the music, still hold against the test of time! Amazing!
I hope that you have a great and blessed day/night!
I ship it so hard
True art. I missed such animations. Thank you good sir.
I watched this at school for a lesson today.
ur teacher must ve very caring to show u this as a homework
I aplaude you Mr. Linehan. You did a phenominal job on this short. I absolutely loved it. Two thumbs up and four stars!!
it's the best short film that I have ever seen!!! *-* I love it!!
Love at first sight. Truly a beautiful thing
This was truly beautiful!
That was the most heartfelt, touching and beautiful short I've ever had the pleasure of watching. No regrets of seeing this on my recommendations list. I almost cried towards the end and I actually felt the emotions of the shadow man and the candlelight.
they should make that into a movie. but with a little changes.
1: shadow creatures won't get burned when they touch fire.
2: the fire female will stay being a fire creature and won't have the candle for a body.
Now this is beauty,love,and happiness,all rolled up in one ^^
I'm not gonna cry I'm not gonna cry....damnit! >;n;
+Tigron101 Tried not to . Failed. Miserably.
I kept it together.
Man
This is honestly one of my all time favorite short animations and I love rewatching it
i am thinking they all where brunt out candles...
I think he resembles the shadows and the candle is the light. Forbidden to touch.
i can see that
Isn't it always forbidden to touch by everything?
Blown out flame - candle was still there -
Omg I remember watching this years ago😍memory unlocked ☝️
So beautiful, well done
I loved the compassion he had for the girl n her soul
Thank you, who ever posted this, totally loved it!
I have a feeling stuff like this does happen at night 0_0
Oh my goodness... That was so sweet and romantic. It's like the perfect love story.
So nice
This is one of the most beautiful animated short films I've ever seen.
I'm just replying to see if you'll rewatch it! :)
So Freaking cute!!!
Oh that nearly took my breath away.
I so wish it was a full length film...
reminds me of heartless in kingdom hearts
rejvaik I thought the same thing!
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!!!! I just commented that :) genius minds think alike
This made me smile in a way that few videos do :) And though it was a simple video, it made me feel good to watch it
Still better love story than Twilight.
Isn't everything a better love story than Twilight?
damn right,
The title was stolen from another romance movie that came before this it was also called before Before Sunrise
Jelly?
Cheshire Shadow NO!, I was just stating the facts. Directed by Richard Linklater.
I was deeply touched by this. I will watch this now whenever I'm sad...even though it is incredibly good.
4:26
I am in love with that song...who wrote that!
I did!
@@MrConorLinehan Did you really?
MrConorLinehan is there a possibility to get the sheets, because it is wonderful
@@MrConorLinehan stunning 😍
I watched this short film 5 times or more, but I can't stop loving it *-* it's fantastic...
Does anyone get the feeling this relates to Casper?
Christina Henderson Yeah,the eyes and the thing one their head gave me this feeling too
I love it so much. Amazing work.
How sweet? :)
Lasting impressions and wishes from the heart very lovely made story!!
so now every time i blow out a candle, i am going to imagine that i am breaking the heart of a poor shadow creature ;_;
Well actualy, they usually don't get along, it's like light and shadow trying to touch but they can't, but these to for some reason got along quite well, u know, it's like Gnomeo{Bad gr@mm@r}& Juliet
originally known as Romeo and Juliet XD
Juliet W. Soz, my mind is filled with absolute *CRAP* from being a child and watching all this disney, warner brother nonsense... So i don't get the names right with all these sorta: *things*...
What a amazingly tender hearted video:) you showed more love and romance without a single word than any Hollywood movie, bravo my friend:))
what's the music pleaseeeee??????
HE FOUND HIS LIGHT
she lights up his life like nobody else
beautiful :D
what we have learn here kids is that if a girl is too hot for you, wait until she die.
dark but funny ;)
SnailyGaming jajaja 😂
Finally, a realistic solution.
EmileBV ....wtf?
🤣
This is one of the most emotional moments by watching film art right now for me.
I just looked with open mouth on the screen after the end of this animation and started let falling tears. It's almost to beautfull I wasn't expecting that!
really great job, you did what art is all about,touching feeling.... thank you!
We learnt this on school
Apparently your school is not teaching English.
Brendan Forston lololololol
+Brendan Forston What is her native language is not english?
Its very apparent english is not your first language either
Brendan Forston Oh, please forgive me for making such a stupid mistake for writting fast, Mr. Perfect.
Beautiful film and haunting music... Perfect!! :)
Aww
For every light that goes out a shadow comes out. This is really beautiful, both the animation and the music
can someone tell me the soundtrack title?
B-E-A-utiful. Breathtaking. Unique. Enchanting. In a nutshell : to you who created this : I LOVE YOU! Thank you!!!!!
Wats the song?
The music for this was truly beautiful, that alone was enough to make me cry! What a wonderful short film, thank you so much for sharing this!
can someone please tell me what is song of the background?
It's not a song, it's the score for the film, composed by Conor Linehan.
kealanorourke for what film?
For this film!@@viktornikiforov7543
the music is so relaxing and it matches the animation
this is the most beautiful thing I had ever seen ever time I see this video always makes me feel happy and it helps me clam down too
My heart exploded at how adorable this was.
Loved loved loved it!
Beautiful i just its so great. Man i can't stop crying is so wonderful
every couple of weeks i go on an animation short film marathon for the whole night.
Wow it's so beautiful 🦋✨
out of all animated movies this really is an awesome short bcoz all other short films have a dark ending but this was very touchy and happy one
I have no words!
Thank you!!!!!
Beautiful art amazing music I love this.
oh wow!! everything that is so dark .. and so bright .. amazing .. deeply moving ..
Ahhh... when shadows love. good work!
Love this video soooo much !
Definitely between the LINES! Brilliant
that was so adorable and very Tim Burtonesque. I loved it!
beautiful, really beautiful i liked the colors a LOT
great video
I don't know how I got into the animated shorts section of youtube but i LOVE IT.
I'm never gonna look at candels the same way again! SO BEAUTIFUL!
So beautiful! ❤
I wish talent like this can be noted, stuff like this is really creative...a lot better stuff then we now a days.
wow!!! beautiful... awesome story, great music... well done!!!!!!
This is So Beautiful!
Thasnk you so much Kealan!!
I shared it with my freinds in facebook!
You are so talented! the story is so heartfelt!!
I wish for us to find this True Love too! :-)
That was probably the cutest thing I have ever seen.
this was so sweet... the love between the flame and the darkness couldn't be, so the librarian went and blew the flame out, and the boy darkness ran to the candlestick, and then she was made for him.... so sweet...
The story and the score are truly beautiful. Shows how you can find love in the most unexpected places.
My feels! This is so beautiful!
OMFG! just loved it! and it has a happy ending :3 it is awesome
This is the saddest and best bedtime story ever.
I love-love-LOVE it!