Monday, September 1, 2025

faith in energy (PLAYLIST)


faith in energy (PLAYLIST)

“Earth Can Be Just Like Heaven" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Two Tons O' Fun

"Tomorrow" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Cappuccino

"Keep On Holdin' On" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Margaret Reynolds

"I'll Be Holdin' On" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - DSK with Christine Wiltshire


 

Sunday, August 31, 2025

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX: "Secret Agent Man" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Ultimate



NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX:
"Secret Agent Man" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Ultimate
 

ReStructure Mix Update (8/31/25): ”Dance ‘N’ Sing ‘N’” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – L.T.D.


L.T.D. is Abraham J. "Onion" Miller Jr., Alvino Bennett, Andre Ray, Billy Osborne, Carle Vickers, Henry Davis, Jake Riley, Jeffrey Osborne, Jimmie Davis, Johnny McGhee, Leslie Wilson, Lorenzo Carnegie, Pondaza Santiel and Tobie Wynn. This band hit a vein in the dance floor in 1977 with their big hit “Everytime I Turn Around) Back In Love Again” - produced by Larry Mizell & Fonce Mizell. “Dance ‘N’ Sing ‘N’” is from their 1979 project titled “Devotion” and is their anthem to disco music during its peak. The track features the lead vocal of Jeffrey Osborne which was a recognizable feat from the ensemble and always seems to mold a hit. The ongoing words of celebration for the activity on the dance floor make this song sure it has landed in the right place.

I have taken the 12” version of “Dance ‘N’ Sing ‘N’” and placed another job for this number for this ReStructure Mix. The break from the original is used as a bridge to several moments where the energy is fused again. Also a whole new arrangement for the placement of the messages in the song.

 

Menagerie (PLAYLIST)


Menagerie (PLAYLIST)

“Save Me" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Say When!

"Dim All The Lights" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Upfront

"Dancing In The Dark" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Bruce Springsteen

"Somebody To Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Cafe Society


 

Saturday, August 30, 2025

COMING SOON! (EDITION 8/30/25): "You're The One I Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Naked Truth



COMING SOON! (EDITION 8/30/25):
"You're The One I Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Naked Truth
 


 

COMING SOON! (EDITION 8/30/25): "Secret Agent Man" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Ultimate



COMING SOON! (EDITION 8/30/25):
"Secret Agent Man" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Ultimate

 

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX: "Dance 'N' Sing 'N'" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - LTD



NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX:
|"Dance 'N' Sing 'N'" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - LTD

 

CHANCES DANCES (PLAYLIST)


CHANCES DANCES (PLAYLIST)

“All Night Dancing" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Lipps Inc.

"Dance Yourself Dizzy" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Liquid Gold

"Dancin'" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Grey and Hanks

"Dancing Machine" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Jackson Five


 

Friday, August 29, 2025

ReStructure Mix Update (8/29/25): ”In A Gadda Da Vida” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Disco Circus

 


Disco Circus is a production from Jurgen Korduletsch - who also brought us Claudja Barry, Lipstique, Gaz and Suzie and The Cubans. The group consisted of the Munich disco scene who were well outlined on where disco music was headed during 1978 when the album was released. A disco cover of Iron Butterfly’s “In A Gadda Da Vida” is one of tracks from this project and gives the rock classic a sweetened flavor with the female disco ensemble panting out the now sensual style in the 70s disco flavor. The electronic production works hard to recreate a lighter edge on the song and the percussion gives the piece its groove.

I have taken the album version of Disco Circus’ “In A Gadda Da Vida” and re-rocked the ReStructure Mix. Using elements of the original Iron Butterfly version along with loops from the disco version I have rearranged and replayed the song once again.

COMING SOON! (EDITION 8/29/25): "Dance 'N' Sing 'N'" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - LTD



COMING SOON! (EDITION 8/29/25):
"Dance 'N' Sing 'N'" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - LTD

 

PLACES (PLAYLIST)


PLACES (PLAYLIST)

“San Francisco" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Cappuccino

"Manhattan Shuffle" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - (212)

"New York" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Flower

"Tahiti, Tahiti..." - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Voyage


 

Thursday, August 28, 2025

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX: "In A Gadda Da Vida" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Disco Circus



NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX: "In A Gadda Da Vida" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Disco Circus

 

ReStructure Mix Update (8/28/25): ”Golden Eldorado” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Voyage


Voyage is a French produced disco ensemble who dominated the underground dance scene in the late 70s. Produced by Marc Chantereau, Pierre-Alain Dahan, Slim Pezin and Roger Tokarz the band created music using themes and sounds from around the world and uniting them on one dance floor. “Golden Eldorado” is a track from their second album from 1978 titled “Fly Away” and is a mysterious song outlines "the golden one" or "gilded" in Spanish, referring to a fabled South American city or country of immense wealth sought by early Spanish explorers. Performed in the mood of an old camp fire story told by the experienced. This one has the great guitar and horn work featured in many Voyage productions and is the peak of the European disco sound. A great wind down energy with a few rustling choruses to close the show.

I have taken the album version of “Golden Eldorado” and used the original tracks by embellishing them in this ReStructure Mix. A few new places give way to breakdowns and a final close is added.
 

EXOTIC JUNGLE (PLAYLIST)


EXOTIC JUNGLE (PLAYLIST)

“Native Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Divine

"Jungle DJ" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Kikrokos

"Hot Jungle" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Slip

"Rhythm Of The Jungle" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Quick



 

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX: "Golden Eldorado" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Voyage



NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX:
"Golden Eldorado" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Voyage

 

ReStructure Mix Update (8/27/25): ”You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) - The Ultimix Version” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Sylvester


Sylvester is one of disco music’s breakout artists who quickly became an adored stage figure and connoisseur of his catalogue. The track “You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)” is from his second project released in 1978 titled “Step II” - produced by Harvey Fuqua and Sylvester. The single quickly became one of the tickets to his fame during the disco era. The song is backed up by Martha Wash and Izora Rhodes (Two Tons ‘O Fun) and contains Patrick Cowley’s early work as an artist in the electronic disco genre. His added energy is one of the factors in the success of Sylvester’s career. One of the most incredible parts of this track are the vocal segments where he takes the song on several flowing movements and crescendos where the mirror ball even holds on.

I have taken the 1989 12” Ultimix of Sylvester’s “You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)” - the 12” version, dub and acapella and appended the original hot pieces to a bring this ReStructure Mix the excitement which it delivers again - remixed and produced by Bradley D. Hinkle and Les Massengale.
 

LOVE @ FAST PACES (PLAYLIST)


LOVE @ FAST PACES (PLAYLIST)

“Loverboy" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Billy Ocean

"Fascinated" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Company B

"I Wanna Take You Home" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Patrick Cowley

"K.I.C. Keep It Coming" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Hydro featuring Lorna


 

Tuesday, August 26, 2025

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX: "You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) - The Ultimix Version" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Sylvester



NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX:
"You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) - The Ultimix Version"
- Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Sylvester

 

COMING SOON! (EDITION 8/26/25): "In A Gadda Da Vita" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Disco Circus



COMING SOON! (EDITION 8/26/25):
"In A Gadda Da Vita" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Disco Circus

 

ReStructure Mix Update (8/26/25): ”Only You” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Savage


Savage is Roberto Zanetti - an Italian disco artist who was a promising title in the early 80’s new style of disco music - appropriately named “Italo-disco”. “Only You” is his 1984 single which created a path for his somewhat moody yet romantic sound. The track utilizes his keyboard talents weaving a groove which plays out like a robotic opera. The modulation of effects and layering create a powerful sound which brings to mind influences by Giorgio Moroder from the 70’s and 80’s bands like Yazoo. The tale here is a simple love song stretched across a horizon of strong beats and a wonderful vocal.

I have taken the 12” vocal and dub version of “Only You” and worked the two like a new pattern for this ReStructure Mix. A use of the original beats and bass sequencers lend a new feel throughout this remix.
 

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