PARADISE, HAWAIIAN STYLE
IN THIS CLEVER sequence from an Elvis Presley movie, Paradise, Hawaiian Style (Michael D. Moore, 1966), the editor creates a freeze (stop) frame each time Presley sings "stop" or "freeze," just as the music stops on those words. (There seems to be another, nearly unnoticeable, freeze frame when Elvis sees one of his girlfriends (see picture left).
It's another example of deciding the editor's contribution: was this the editor's idea? was it written into the script? or was the song written specifically for this purpose?
For the sequence itself, the viewer will notice the editing rhythm slows down once the song and dance begins: the sequence begins on quick cuts to Elvis' girlfriends but the shots are longer for the song and dance. There's also an important cut just closer to Elvis just before he sings the words, "Don't come any closer."
To view this brief clip, go here. The lyrics are below, with each "stop" and "freeze" word highlighted. Notice the stops increase near the end of the song, to intensify the pattern.
STOP WHERE YOU ARE
Stop where you are Don't move an inch Don't come any closer now baby You'll be in a pinch Don't start what you can't finish I warn you what's in store If it's love you're looking to get You're gonna get what you're looking for Stop where you are You'd better freeze Don't pull the fire now baby Don't be a tease Don't start what you can't finish I told you once before If it's love you're looking to get You're gonna get what you're looking for. Don't you know, you're walking on dangerous ground Listen babe when I make love I just don't fool around, no I don't I just don't play around Stop where you are Just take it slow Once I put my hands on you baby I won't let you go Don't start what you can't finish One kiss and I want more If it's love you're looking to get You're gonna get what you're looking for Stop where you are Don't move an inch Stop where you are You're gonna be in a pinch Stop where you are You're gonna get what you're looking for.
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