Friday, July 10, 2009

"Body Language" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Spinners

• "Body Language" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Spinners

Spinners started entertaining in 1961 and recorded many hit – “It’s A Shame” in 1970, “Could It Be I’m Falling In Love” in 1972, “Then Came You” in 1974, “The Rubberband Man” in 1976- their LP “Dancin’ and Lovin” from 1979 was produced by Michael Zager and Jerry Love.

The LP had 2 big dance floor hits: “Working My Way Back To You” and “Body Language” – this is the spotlight for the follow-up hit, “Body Language” – Zager himself added his own personal touch with a segment from his earlier hit, “Let’s All Chant” (1977).

The track came as a request from Saleem S. from KY – it has been re-worked for him and dedicated to his support and love for disco music.

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

"The Hunchback Of Notre Dame" by Alec R. Costandinos - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

"The Hunchback Of Notre Dame" by Alec R. Costandinos - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

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The masterpiece by Alec R. Costandinos is blended with the 1956 film version of "Notre Dame de Paris" - the beautiful and lush strings and funky disco bass outline the story with drama and emotion.

The film stars Gina Lollobrigida, Anthony Quinn and Jean Danet - it was directed by Jean Delannoy.

Costandino's whose work in the disco arena is well respected and often referred to - his concept LPs were most popular on dance floors as well as audiophiles turntable to study the arrangements and beauty of his orchestrated disco sound.

Featuring scenes from "Notre Dame de Paris" - RENT THE DVD!Disco Video Mix by Glenn RiveraProduced by Ken Emmons

This Disco Video Mix is dedicated to Loulou from The Netherlands - the beauty of this story speaks to hearts and souls - thank you for giving mine so much.

"Remember" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Vivian Vee

• "Remember" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Vivian Vee

Vivian Vee is the disco diva from Trieste, Italy.
Disco producers Claudio Simonetti and Giancarlo Meo who have given us productions by Easy Going and Capricorn as well as solo projects have always moved the dance floor with innovative keyboards in the early 80’s - here they give the same treatment to Vee.

“Remember” is most know as the B-side to Vee’s “Give Me A Break” in 1980 – however the track was released in 1979 on a self-titled LP. The song is an operatic and haunting track with some excellent layers on keyboards and synthesizers.

I have re-edit pieces of the song and reshaped the intro and breaks. A bit hard to take this into a new phase since I loved the original so much – this is merely an attempt o keep it alive.

Sunday, July 5, 2009

"Back Together Again" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix -

• "Back Together Again" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix -

Roberta Flack gives the dance floor a funky dance track called "Back Together Again" from her LP with Donny Hathaway - this one is a contagious rhythm experience complete with exuberant horns and a slick rhythm guitar.


This one come requested by my sister, Lolly and Stella - the real dancers who love the music.

Saturday, July 4, 2009

"Tangerine" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Salsoul Orchestra

• "Tangerine" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Salsoul Orchestra

In 1975, Vincent Montana, Jr. produced the LP that began a whole new sound for disco music - the orchestrated sound of Philly. This became a pivotal time for music - it was sophisticated and soulful.

"Tangerine" was written by Victor Schertzinger and lyrics written by Johnny Mercer in 1941 - the song was recorded by the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra and became a standard. The Salsoul Orchestra's recording brought the song to the Top 20 list during it's release.

I have taken the short 4:35 movement and looped a few pieces and back-beat mixed some of the beautiful parts to create a new and un-heard of remix. This hopefully will bring the song a new aura and new ears

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

"Let's Go Round Again" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Average White Band

• "Let's Go Round Again" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Average White Band

One of the most powerful dance tracks in 1980. Average White Band better known for their jazz-infused tracks like "Pick Up The Pieces" and "Person To Person" this production was a disco-fied pop thanks to David Foster (Lisa Dal Bello, Daryl Hall & John Oates, Deniece Williams ("I've Got The Next Dance"), and Bill Champlin).

This is a soaring number that utilizes strings, horns and percussion in places where the dance floor needs it most.

My ReStructure is a homage to the end of the disco era of the 70's and in hope that someday we can "go round again..."

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

"Don't Stop Till You Get Enough" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Michael Jackson

• "Don't Stop Till You Get Enough" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Michael Jackson

Where you when you first heard Michael Jackson's "Don't Stop Till You Get Enough"? Most likely in amazement. This track has and always will be one of the most incredible disco tracks ever.

Produced by Quincy Jones this track has every element of perfection - it multiplies like water into the cracks of the dance floor.

This ReStructure revisits the classic in a few new ways - a beat driven intro and use of some of the points of the song which make it irresistible.

Dedicated in memory of "The King of Pop" - it all went to quickly. Thank goodness your talent will live on in our memory and hearts - thanks to your magic.

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