Dancing in the Flames
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| "Dancing in the Flames" | ||||
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| Single by the Weeknd | ||||
| from the album Hurry Up Tomorrow | ||||
| Released | September 13, 2024 | |||
| Genre | Synth-pop | |||
| Length | 3:40 | |||
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| "Dancing in the Flames" on YouTube | ||||
"Dancing in the Flames" is a song by the Canadian singer-songwriter the Weeknd. It was released on September 13, 2024, through XO and Republic Records as the lead single from his upcoming sixth studio album, Hurry Up Tomorrow. The following day, a live version of the song was released. On September 16, 2024, an accoustic version accompanied by a music video was released. An EP with previously mentioned versions and an instrumental and acapella version was released the same day.
Background and composition
[edit]The Weeknd first performed the song live on September 7, 2024, at his one-night-only concert in São Paulo, Brazil.[1][2] The song was announced on September 9, 2024, as the lead single from his upcoming sixth studio album, Hurry Up Tomorrow, through Apple Inc.'s "It's Glowtime" promotional event promoting the iPhone 16 Pro.[3]
"Dancing in the Flames" is performed in the key of D♭ major in common time with a tempo of 117 beats per minute. The Weeknd's vocals span from F4 to B♭5 in the song.[4][5]
Music video
[edit]A behind-the-scenes look at the music video was first shown at Apple's iPhone 16 launch event on September 9, 2024. The music video was shot entirely on the iPhone 16 Pro, and directed by Anton Tammi, who previously directed the video for "Blinding Lights".[1][6]
Release history
[edit]| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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| Various | September 13, 2024 | [7] | ||
| Italy | Radio airplay | Universal | [8] | |
| United States | Contemporary hit radio |
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| CD | [10] |
References
[edit]- ^ a b Horowitz, Steven J. (September 9, 2024). "The Weeknd Announces Release Date for New Single 'Dancing in the Flames' Along With Video Shot Entirely on iPhone 16 Pro". Retrieved September 9, 2024.
- ^ "The Weeknd Debuts 'Dancing in the Flames' and More New Songs in São Paulo | Billboard Canada". www.billboard.com. Retrieved September 9, 2024.
- ^ "The Weeknd Shoots New Music Video With New iPhone 16 Pro". CNET. Retrieved September 9, 2024.
- ^ Tesfaye, Abel; Holter, Oscar; Martin, Max (September 13, 2024). "Dancing in the Flames". www.musicnotes.com. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
- ^ "Key & BPM for Dancing in the Flames by The Weeknd". Tunebat. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
- ^ Growcoot, Matt (September 9, 2024). "The Weeknd's Upcoming Music Video Was Shot on the New iPhone 16 Pro". PetaPixel. Retrieved September 9, 2024.
- ^ "Dancing In The Flames by The Weeknd". Apple Music. Archived from the original on September 13, 2024. Retrieved September 10, 2024.
- ^ Mancabelli, Alice (September 13, 2024). "THE WEEKND "Dancing In The Flames" | (Radio Date: 13/09/2024)" (in Italian). Airplay Control S.R.L. Archived from the original on September 13, 2024. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
- ^ "Hot New Releases". Hits Daily Double. September 13, 2024. Archived from the original on September 14, 2024. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
- ^ "Dancing In The Flames CD Single". XO Store. Archived from the original on September 13, 2024. Retrieved September 10, 2024.
