Friday, February 29, 2008

"Believe In The Beat" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Carol Lynn Townes

• "Believe In The Beat" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Carol Lynn Townes

Carol Lynn Townes confirmed the dance craze of of the 80’s, brought on by the disco era with “Believe In The Beat” – this song rings 80’s and also the good old a great dance anthem for it’s time.

I have taken the 1984 track produced by Ollie E. Brown and a fantastic 12” single mix by John "Jellybean" Benitez to a new arrangement and synth-mover feel. No matter how dated the sound may be – let’s keep the heart of the matter alive.


This track opens my SHADES OF SEVENTIES site and has remained the opening clip for several years now. Thanks to Alan for insisting this ReStructure be done. Thank you, Alan – it is a fantastic “good feel” song.

"Believe In The Beat" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Carol Lynn Townes

• "Believe In The Beat" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Carol Lynn Townes

Carol Lynn Townes confirmed the dance craze of of the 80’s, brought on by the disco era with “Believe In The Beat” – this song rings 80’s and also the good old a great dance anthem for it’s time.

I have taken the 1984 track produced by Ollie E. Brown and a fantastic 12” single mix by John "Jellybean" Benitez to a new arrangement and synth-mover feel. No matter how dated the sound may be – let’s keep the heart of the matter alive.


This track opens my SHADES OF SEVENTIES site and has remained the opening clip for several years now. Thanks to Alan for insisting this ReStructure be done. Thank you, Alan – it is a fantastic “good feel” song.

"Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - McFadden & Whitehead

• "Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - McFadden & Whitehead

This 1979 blockbuster was the finale conversion from Philly to disco - it was the most conventional track for discotheques during this peak period.

Produced by Gene McFadden, Jerry Cohen and John Whitehead for Philadelphia International Records. I have taken more of the bass line and created more of a "hop scotch" style arrangement - jumping back and forth and finally leaving where you cam in.



This song is still a classic as one of the "old school" songs that can still be heard supporting disco's history - this ReStructure is dedicated to Rick and Dream Lounge for "Back To Disco"!

"Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - McFadden & Whitehead

• "Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - McFadden & Whitehead

This 1979 blockbuster was the finale conversion from Philly to disco - it was the most conventional track for discotheques during this peak period.

Produced by Gene McFadden, Jerry Cohen and John Whitehead for Philadelphia International Records. I have taken more of the bass line and created more of a "hop scotch" style arrangement - jumping back and forth and finally leaving where you cam in.



This song is still a classic as one of the "old school" songs that can still be heard supporting disco's history - this ReStructure is dedicated to Rick and Dream Lounge for "Back To Disco"!

Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Phase 2 Dance: New Atlantic, Basscut, Bastone, Lipstick, Kraze and Machine In Motion

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”I Know” - New Atlantic
3 Beat Music / Records
1991
Producer and written by C. Saunder and R. Lloyd – wonderful techno track with samples of Candi Staton’s “You Got The Love”.



“I'm Not In Love” - Basscut
Charisma
1991
Produced, Written and Arranged by Elisa Burchett



”It's Late” – Bastone
Mercury
1992
Produced by Freddy Bastone

”Kiss My Lips” – Lipstick
Pacifico Records (Italy)
1991
Produced by G.M. Del Barba and F. Logli



“The Party” – Kraze
Big Beat
1988
Produced by Craig Kallman and Reesha

”World In Fascination” - Machine In Motion
SBK Records
1992
Produced and remixed by Stephen Bogle

TO HEAR THESE TRACKS - CLICK HERE

Phase 2 Dance: New Atlantic, Basscut, Bastone, Lipstick, Kraze and Machine In Motion

TO HEAR THESE TRACKS - CLICK HERE



”I Know” - New Atlantic
3 Beat Music / Records
1991
Producer and written by C. Saunder and R. Lloyd – wonderful techno track with samples of Candi Staton’s “You Got The Love”.



“I'm Not In Love” - Basscut
Charisma
1991
Produced, Written and Arranged by Elisa Burchett



”It's Late” – Bastone
Mercury
1992
Produced by Freddy Bastone

”Kiss My Lips” – Lipstick
Pacifico Records (Italy)
1991
Produced by G.M. Del Barba and F. Logli



“The Party” – Kraze
Big Beat
1988
Produced by Craig Kallman and Reesha

”World In Fascination” - Machine In Motion
SBK Records
1992
Produced and remixed by Stephen Bogle

TO HEAR THESE TRACKS - CLICK HERE

Dance Deep I: Anti-Time, Motive 8, T-Diva, N-Trance, Orchestra 45 and Frankie Knuckles

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More of the alternative dance music spawned from disco – all created with “dancing” in mind. The idea is obvious with some of the dark, light and whimsical moods in these tracks. All in all, they remain a big part of disco’s history.



“Dream Baby” - Anti-Time
Delkom
1990
From Discogs: Anti-Time - the technical section and the ideological section of ANTI-TIME join forces. the beats were provided by saba komossa & gabi delgado. the sequences were created by van tom, max diesel, stefan fischer, saba komossa, gabi delgado. you are listening to saba's voice.



“Mission “ - Motive 8
On The Beat
1992
Produced and mixed by Matt Gray and Steve Rodway



”Picture This” - T-Diva
Big Beat
1992
High energy/disco diva, Jeannie Tracy in a session called T-Diva – was originally released on Megatone Records in late 80’s then remixed for house music in the early 90’s. Hot track!



”Turn Up The Power” - N-Trance
All Around The World
1994
Vocals by Rachel McFarlane



”Um Maraha Raha” - Orchestra 45
Great Jones
1990
Produced by George Anthony Mauro and Gus Rodriguez



”Workout” - Frankie Knuckles featuring Robert Gilliam
Virgin Records America, Inc.
1991 Produced by John Poppo - Mixed by David Morales - Vocals by Roberta Gilliam

TO HEAR THESE TRACKS - CLICK HERE

Dance Deep I: Anti-Time, Motive 8, T-Diva, N-Trance, Orchestra 45 and Frankie Knuckles

TO HEAR THESE TRACKS - CLICK HERE

More of the alternative dance music spawned from disco – all created with “dancing” in mind. The idea is obvious with some of the dark, light and whimsical moods in these tracks. All in all, they remain a big part of disco’s history.



“Dream Baby” - Anti-Time
Delkom
1990
From Discogs: Anti-Time - the technical section and the ideological section of ANTI-TIME join forces. the beats were provided by saba komossa & gabi delgado. the sequences were created by van tom, max diesel, stefan fischer, saba komossa, gabi delgado. you are listening to saba's voice.



“Mission “ - Motive 8
On The Beat
1992
Produced and mixed by Matt Gray and Steve Rodway



”Picture This” - T-Diva
Big Beat
1992
High energy/disco diva, Jeannie Tracy in a session called T-Diva – was originally released on Megatone Records in late 80’s then remixed for house music in the early 90’s. Hot track!



”Turn Up The Power” - N-Trance
All Around The World
1994
Vocals by Rachel McFarlane



”Um Maraha Raha” - Orchestra 45
Great Jones
1990
Produced by George Anthony Mauro and Gus Rodriguez



”Workout” - Frankie Knuckles featuring Robert Gilliam
Virgin Records America, Inc.
1991 Produced by John Poppo - Mixed by David Morales - Vocals by Roberta Gilliam

TO HEAR THESE TRACKS - CLICK HERE

Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Alternative I: Candyland, The Real Deal with Annette Taylor, Ecstasy, Morenas, Michael T. Diamond, Definition Of Sound, T.C. 1993 and Su Su Bobien

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”Moira Jane's Café” (E-Smoove's Groovy Mix) - Definition Of Sound
Cardiac Records
1992

Back in the day when rap was fun and non-bling – this one is obviously a take on Susanna Vega’s “Tom’s Diner” with a twist. Scored big in my club at the time.

“T.C. 1993” (Shelter Mix) - T.C. 1993
Environment Records
1993

Produced by Corrado Presti, Luciano Berry, Marco Fratty and Roberto Intrallazzi
Vocals by Curtis Masters – Deep house excursion with a lot of mysterious over tones.



”Thank You” (Bop Till U Drop Mix) - Su Su Bobien
Soundmen On Wax
1999

Produced by B.O.P. – House music with a gospel influence. Great lifting track.



”Gotta Have You” (Georgie Porgie Club Mix) – Ecstasy
House -N- Effect Records
1991

Produced, arranged and mixed by 4 On The Floor Productions - Vocals - Gail Seals – great freestyle meets house track! Chorus will be caught in your mind after a few listens. Uses the intro keyboard from First Choice’s “Let No Man Put Asunder” as the outline.



”Hazme Sonar” (Massimino and Cutmaster-G Club Mix) – Morenas
DFC
1989
Produced by Angelino Albanese, DFC Team and Massimino Lippoli – wonderful ambient style house track with some great piano riffs.

“Hell's Bells” - Michael T. Diamond
Twisted America Records
1999
Executive Producer Rob Di Stefano – Interestung deep-house track!



”Bitter Moon” (JR Full Moon Mix) – Candyland
Non Fiction Records
1991

Produced by Candyland, Chris Parry and Phil Chill – interesting alternative dance number with a great riff into the chorus.



”Don't You Wanna Be Mine” (Loveland's Full On Vocal Mix) - The Real Deal featuring Annette Taylor
X-Clusive Records
1995 Vocals by Annette Taylor – fantastic remake of the Denise Lopez freestyle track from 1990 – great new version.

TO HEAR THESE TRACKS - CLICK HERE

Alternative I: Candyland, The Real Deal with Annette Taylor, Ecstasy, Morenas, Michael T. Diamond, Definition Of Sound, T.C. 1993 and Su Su Bobien

TO HEAR THESE TRACKS - CLICK HERE



”Moira Jane's Café” (E-Smoove's Groovy Mix) - Definition Of Sound
Cardiac Records
1992

Back in the day when rap was fun and non-bling – this one is obviously a take on Susanna Vega’s “Tom’s Diner” with a twist. Scored big in my club at the time.

“T.C. 1993” (Shelter Mix) - T.C. 1993
Environment Records
1993

Produced by Corrado Presti, Luciano Berry, Marco Fratty and Roberto Intrallazzi
Vocals by Curtis Masters – Deep house excursion with a lot of mysterious over tones.



”Thank You” (Bop Till U Drop Mix) - Su Su Bobien
Soundmen On Wax
1999

Produced by B.O.P. – House music with a gospel influence. Great lifting track.



”Gotta Have You” (Georgie Porgie Club Mix) – Ecstasy
House -N- Effect Records
1991

Produced, arranged and mixed by 4 On The Floor Productions - Vocals - Gail Seals – great freestyle meets house track! Chorus will be caught in your mind after a few listens. Uses the intro keyboard from First Choice’s “Let No Man Put Asunder” as the outline.



”Hazme Sonar” (Massimino and Cutmaster-G Club Mix) – Morenas
DFC
1989
Produced by Angelino Albanese, DFC Team and Massimino Lippoli – wonderful ambient style house track with some great piano riffs.

“Hell's Bells” - Michael T. Diamond
Twisted America Records
1999
Executive Producer Rob Di Stefano – Interestung deep-house track!



”Bitter Moon” (JR Full Moon Mix) – Candyland
Non Fiction Records
1991

Produced by Candyland, Chris Parry and Phil Chill – interesting alternative dance number with a great riff into the chorus.



”Don't You Wanna Be Mine” (Loveland's Full On Vocal Mix) - The Real Deal featuring Annette Taylor
X-Clusive Records
1995 Vocals by Annette Taylor – fantastic remake of the Denise Lopez freestyle track from 1990 – great new version.

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House Fused Anthems: Astaire, Deevotion and Honesty 69

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During the late 80’s after house music became the ingredient for a successful arrangement I found myself moving to a different tune. These are only 3 of the most infectious tracks which divided the beat into a new structure called “house” or “techno-house”.



“(Everything I Do) I Do It For You” – Astaire
Passion Records
1991

Produced and mixed by Robin Sellars - This one closed my club back in 1991 for months. It was a great song to leave a crowd feeling good about themselves and “love”. It features the incredible, Tracy Ackerman on vocals and a climbing arrangement that was a welcome for me at a time where high energy seemed like something from far ago.

Even though the original by Bryan Adams radio hit was being over-played I still loved this dance version. It may have began the dance AM radio fade – as later anything that Adams did was an Almighty Dance single soon after.



”Up Where We Belong” – Deevotion
Ultraphonic
1992

Produced, arranged & mixed by R. Zenker & J. Lissat – Another great release crossing the house sound of the time with high energy. Vocals were performed by Dee Williams – which is where the “Dee” from “Deevotion” probably came from. This one is one of the most appropriate dance and pop ballad fusion experiences complete with that housey piano feel. There is no roadblock here – it flows magically making this one a great experience.

The vocal track is a bit thin – but works incredibly well with the structure of the song.



“Rich In Paradise” - Honesty 69
BCM Records
1990

Produced, arranged and performed by Harald Gesell, Ramon Zenker, Willi Grossmann - taking the formula of Lamont Dozier’s “Back To My Roots” which was converted to a house track by many in the late 80’s and the techno edged house cut by Lil’ Louis “French Kiss” makes this track an incredible find. I believe this one I may have extended for a half an hour back in it’s time. And it kept the floor packed and jumping for the whole time!

TO HEAR THESE TRACKS - CLICK HERE

House Fused Anthems: Astaire, Deevotion and Honesty 69

TO HEAR THESE TRACKS - CLICK HERE

During the late 80’s after house music became the ingredient for a successful arrangement I found myself moving to a different tune. These are only 3 of the most infectious tracks which divided the beat into a new structure called “house” or “techno-house”.



“(Everything I Do) I Do It For You” – Astaire
Passion Records
1991

Produced and mixed by Robin Sellars - This one closed my club back in 1991 for months. It was a great song to leave a crowd feeling good about themselves and “love”. It features the incredible, Tracy Ackerman on vocals and a climbing arrangement that was a welcome for me at a time where high energy seemed like something from far ago.

Even though the original by Bryan Adams radio hit was being over-played I still loved this dance version. It may have began the dance AM radio fade – as later anything that Adams did was an Almighty Dance single soon after.



”Up Where We Belong” – Deevotion
Ultraphonic
1992

Produced, arranged & mixed by R. Zenker & J. Lissat – Another great release crossing the house sound of the time with high energy. Vocals were performed by Dee Williams – which is where the “Dee” from “Deevotion” probably came from. This one is one of the most appropriate dance and pop ballad fusion experiences complete with that housey piano feel. There is no roadblock here – it flows magically making this one a great experience.

The vocal track is a bit thin – but works incredibly well with the structure of the song.



“Rich In Paradise” - Honesty 69
BCM Records
1990

Produced, arranged and performed by Harald Gesell, Ramon Zenker, Willi Grossmann - taking the formula of Lamont Dozier’s “Back To My Roots” which was converted to a house track by many in the late 80’s and the techno edged house cut by Lil’ Louis “French Kiss” makes this track an incredible find. I believe this one I may have extended for a half an hour back in it’s time. And it kept the floor packed and jumping for the whole time!

TO HEAR THESE TRACKS - CLICK HERE

Monday, February 25, 2008

House Tactics III: New Emotion, Arthur Baker, Tom Novy, Club Z, Dionne, Katherine E and Lickwid Lips

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”Don't Go” - New Emotion
Klone Records
1992
Produced by Ray 'Madman' Hedges - Vocals by Sandra Edwards A techno remake of Yaz’s “Don’t Go” – does not quite make an impact but no doubt complementary of the classic track.

“I.O.U.” - Arthur Baker
RCA
1992
Produced and arranged by Arthur Baker - Vocals by Nikeeta – A remake of Baker’s own production of the 1983 street track by Freeze. Did not work as well as a house track, but once again complementary and may float someone hardcore house collections “boats”.

”I Rock” – Tom Novy
Logic 3000 Records
1999
Vocals - Virginia - Electronic dance music in transition again prior to the millennium.

”If U Want My Love” – Dionne
First Choice
1991
Produced by Komix - Beautiful female house track with a touch of that Philly arrangement. A favorite of mine again with all of the ingredients of a wonderful house record. Still rings to the “the top” with me.

“I'm Alright” - Katherine E
Dead Dead Good
1991
A bizarre track that I played quite a bit thanks to the house over tones – but today it still sounds quite bizarre.

“Take My Love” - Lickwid Lips Featuring Chantzi D
M&VT (Music & Vision Trading)
1992
Produced by Lee Tucker and Steve Davis – A favorite track of mine during the techno and house fusion – this one is quite sensual and has a great melancholy feel to it. This one I classify as a traditional early morning track – with energy.

”I Wanna Be Someone” - Club Z
PWL International
1992
Produced by Peter Daou and Victor Simonelli - Inspiration from Tony Humphries – a track that made house music a hit with me during the time when it was a toss up between both house and techno.

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House Tactics III: New Emotion, Arthur Baker, Tom Novy, Club Z, Dionne, Katherine E and Lickwid Lips

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”Don't Go” - New Emotion
Klone Records
1992
Produced by Ray 'Madman' Hedges - Vocals by Sandra Edwards A techno remake of Yaz’s “Don’t Go” – does not quite make an impact but no doubt complementary of the classic track.

“I.O.U.” - Arthur Baker
RCA
1992
Produced and arranged by Arthur Baker - Vocals by Nikeeta – A remake of Baker’s own production of the 1983 street track by Freeze. Did not work as well as a house track, but once again complementary and may float someone hardcore house collections “boats”.

”I Rock” – Tom Novy
Logic 3000 Records
1999
Vocals - Virginia - Electronic dance music in transition again prior to the millennium.

”If U Want My Love” – Dionne
First Choice
1991
Produced by Komix - Beautiful female house track with a touch of that Philly arrangement. A favorite of mine again with all of the ingredients of a wonderful house record. Still rings to the “the top” with me.

“I'm Alright” - Katherine E
Dead Dead Good
1991
A bizarre track that I played quite a bit thanks to the house over tones – but today it still sounds quite bizarre.

“Take My Love” - Lickwid Lips Featuring Chantzi D
M&VT (Music & Vision Trading)
1992
Produced by Lee Tucker and Steve Davis – A favorite track of mine during the techno and house fusion – this one is quite sensual and has a great melancholy feel to it. This one I classify as a traditional early morning track – with energy.

”I Wanna Be Someone” - Club Z
PWL International
1992
Produced by Peter Daou and Victor Simonelli - Inspiration from Tony Humphries – a track that made house music a hit with me during the time when it was a toss up between both house and techno.

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House Tactics: Yo Yo Honey, Love and Sas, Mr. Peach, Joi Cardwell, Secchi, So Damn Tuff and Lil’ Louis and The World

House music picked up on the funky feel of disco music during the transitional early and mid-seventies. Much of the allure of house came from early 80’s when music god’s like, Larry Levan were creating an atmosphere for it. Most of the house music during the 80’s followed in the electronic tradition but the more traditional maintained the soulful ness intact.

The beauty of house music and it's duration was that it could be adapted in variations of dance - which is where Secchi and artists like Black Box came in from Italy. Much like what disco music is all about with it's inviting arena for many outside artists to create their own sound using it's elements.

This set is dedicated to one of the most incredible disc jockey’s of house and disco music, Felix Prince – who kept me informed by pulling me into his record pool in the late 80’s and early 90’s – he was a great man and had an incredible love for humanity and music – “I am still hearing you Felix – your words are more to me than the past!”

Felix is the voice on Rupaul’s first CD – “You think you are fierce? How fierce are you?”

Felix Prince: 1965 – 2006
CLICK HERE TO VISIT FELIX'S PAGE

* I Say Yeah (Curiousity Mix) - Secchi featuring Orlando Johnson
ZYX Records
1990
Produced by Energy Production Srl. - Recorded And Mixed By S. Melloni At N.T.M Studio Vimodrone

* Pleasure And Pain (Club Mix) - So Damn Tuff

* Saved My Life (Vintage Louis Down Under Mix) - Lil' Louis and The World
FFRR
1992
Lil’ Louis created “French Kiss” and then “Club Lonely” – it was an exciting time and will never be forgotten during the Miami Dance Seminar when this track was first played – I believe it was like the coming of the House God on the dance floor – it was quite exciting.

* Call My Name (New York Mix) - Love Sas

* Get Up (Club Mix) - Mr. Peach

* Goodbye (New Vocal Mix) - Miss Joi Cardwell

* Groove On (12 Inch Club Mix) - Yo Yo Honey

TO LISTEN TO TRACKS CLICK HERE

House Tactics: Yo Yo Honey, Love and Sas, Mr. Peach, Joi Cardwell, Secchi, So Damn Tuff and Lil’ Louis and The World

House music picked up on the funky feel of disco music during the transitional early and mid-seventies. Much of the allure of house came from early 80’s when music god’s like, Larry Levan were creating an atmosphere for it. Most of the house music during the 80’s followed in the electronic tradition but the more traditional maintained the soulful ness intact.

The beauty of house music and it's duration was that it could be adapted in variations of dance - which is where Secchi and artists like Black Box came in from Italy. Much like what disco music is all about with it's inviting arena for many outside artists to create their own sound using it's elements.

This set is dedicated to one of the most incredible disc jockey’s of house and disco music, Felix Prince – who kept me informed by pulling me into his record pool in the late 80’s and early 90’s – he was a great man and had an incredible love for humanity and music – “I am still hearing you Felix – your words are more to me than the past!”

Felix is the voice on Rupaul’s first CD – “You think you are fierce? How fierce are you?”

Felix Prince: 1965 – 2006
CLICK HERE TO VISIT FELIX'S PAGE

* I Say Yeah (Curiousity Mix) - Secchi featuring Orlando Johnson
ZYX Records
1990
Produced by Energy Production Srl. - Recorded And Mixed By S. Melloni At N.T.M Studio Vimodrone

* Pleasure And Pain (Club Mix) - So Damn Tuff

* Saved My Life (Vintage Louis Down Under Mix) - Lil' Louis and The World
FFRR
1992
Lil’ Louis created “French Kiss” and then “Club Lonely” – it was an exciting time and will never be forgotten during the Miami Dance Seminar when this track was first played – I believe it was like the coming of the House God on the dance floor – it was quite exciting.

* Call My Name (New York Mix) - Love Sas

* Get Up (Club Mix) - Mr. Peach

* Goodbye (New Vocal Mix) - Miss Joi Cardwell

* Groove On (12 Inch Club Mix) - Yo Yo Honey

TO LISTEN TO TRACKS CLICK HERE

House Tactics II: Joi & Jorio, Bridgett Grace, Klein & MBO, I to I, Club House, B-Beat Girls and Enrage

House Music and how it helped to keep disco music alive throughout the 80's and 90's:

* Anthem (12 Inch Mix) - N-Joi
* Dirty Talk (92 Version) - Klein and MBO
* For The Same Man (92 Version) - B-Beat Girls
* Take Me Away (Extended Dance Mix) - Bridget Grace
* The Right Time (Extended Mix) - 1 to 1
* I'm Alone (Moonboots Version) - Club House
* I Won't Waste Your Time (Underground Smoothness) - Joi and Jorio
* Take Me Higher (Higher Mix) - Enrage featuring Melanie
* Love To The Limit (True Faith Mix) - Bridgett Grace

TO LISTEN TO THE ABOVE TRACKS GO TO - CLICK HERE

House Tactics II: Joi & Jorio, Bridgett Grace, Klein & MBO, I to I, Club House, B-Beat Girls and Enrage

House Music and how it helped to keep disco music alive throughout the 80's and 90's:

* Anthem (12 Inch Mix) - N-Joi
* Dirty Talk (92 Version) - Klein and MBO
* For The Same Man (92 Version) - B-Beat Girls
* Take Me Away (Extended Dance Mix) - Bridget Grace
* The Right Time (Extended Mix) - 1 to 1
* I'm Alone (Moonboots Version) - Club House
* I Won't Waste Your Time (Underground Smoothness) - Joi and Jorio
* Take Me Higher (Higher Mix) - Enrage featuring Melanie
* Love To The Limit (True Faith Mix) - Bridgett Grace

TO LISTEN TO THE ABOVE TRACKS GO TO - CLICK HERE

Friday, February 22, 2008

"Love Is Just A Breath Away" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Donna Summer

• "Love Is Just A Breath Away" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Donna Summer

From the 1982 LP produced by Quincy Jones comes “Love Is Just A Breath Away” – this one was a hidden treasure to be uncovered right now!

This track always displayed Donna as “Donna” – her whispery vocals and soaring climactic bridges are brought to life with this ReStructure to a close-to10-minute mix.

For those who can’t get enough of Donna Summer I dedicate this steamy number. Bringing alive the dance movement of the 80’s and lingering on to now. The perfect song to start the weekend.

"Love Is Just A Breath Away" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Donna Summer

• "Love Is Just A Breath Away" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Donna Summer

From the 1982 LP produced by Quincy Jones comes “Love Is Just A Breath Away” – this one was a hidden treasure to be uncovered right now!

This track always displayed Donna as “Donna” – her whispery vocals and soaring climactic bridges are brought to life with this ReStructure to a close-to10-minute mix.

For those who can’t get enough of Donna Summer I dedicate this steamy number. Bringing alive the dance movement of the 80’s and lingering on to now. The perfect song to start the weekend.

"Tender Is The Night" by THP Orchestra - Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

"Tender Is The Night" by THP Orchestra - Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

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The 1949 Samuel Goldwyn Classic, “Our Very Own” with Ann Blyth and Farley Granger is blended with disco classic, “Tender Is The Night” by THP Orchestra to create a romantic interlude in this video mix.



The track from the 1978 LP by the same name is given life by producers Ian Guenther & Willi Morrison – a beautiful dance ballad with The Duncan Sisters (Phyllis and Helen Duncan) weaving magic with their alluring vocals. I have always held both this song and the film close to my heart. This being the perfect time to bring the two together – and dedicate to my partner, Ken.

Featuring scenes from “Our Very Own” – available on VHS only – RENT IT NOW!
Video Edit by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

"Tender Is The Night" by THP Orchestra - Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

"Tender Is The Night" by THP Orchestra - Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

WATCH ON MULTIPLY
WATCH ON YOUTUBE

The 1949 Samuel Goldwyn Classic, “Our Very Own” with Ann Blyth and Farley Granger is blended with disco classic, “Tender Is The Night” by THP Orchestra to create a romantic interlude in this video mix.



The track from the 1978 LP by the same name is given life by producers Ian Guenther & Willi Morrison – a beautiful dance ballad with The Duncan Sisters (Phyllis and Helen Duncan) weaving magic with their alluring vocals. I have always held both this song and the film close to my heart. This being the perfect time to bring the two together – and dedicate to my partner, Ken.

Featuring scenes from “Our Very Own” – available on VHS only – RENT IT NOW!
Video Edit by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

Belgium New Beat / Industrial / Acid House Period: Beat Professor, Bappi Lahiri, Heavenly Bodies, F.O.M.C., Beat Box Clever, El Mori and more

Belgium New Beat / Industrial / Acid House Period: Beat Professor, Bappi Lahiri, Heavenly Bodies, F.O.M.C., Beat Box Clever, El Mori, Signal Aout 42 and Moments Of Ecstasy

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Dance music began an Industrial period of synthesizers and keyboards from Belgium - here are a few tracks that were popular and crossed over during this strange but interesting turn to techno and rave.

"Beat Professor" - Beat Professor
Subway
1988
Produced by Morton Sherman Bellucci

"Habiba" - Bappi Lahiri
Hi - Hat Records
1988
Produced by Francis Usmar and Martyn Phillips

"Rains On Me" - Heavenly Bodies
C'est La Mort
1988
Mixed by Lincoln Fong

"The Caravan" - F.O.M.C.
BCM Records
1988

"This Contagious House" - Beat Box Clever
Metronome
1988

"Vetettem Violat" - El Mori
World Today
1988
Mixed by Bellucci
Produced by Morton Sherman Bellucci

"Why Not...a Medley" - Signal Aout 42
LD Records
1989
Executive Producer Michel Nachtergaele
Produced by Bruno Van Garsse

"You and Me" - Moments Of Ecstasy
Kaos Dance Records
1988
Produced by Chris Inger and Praga Khan

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Belgium New Beat / Industrial / Acid House Period: Beat Professor, Bappi Lahiri, Heavenly Bodies, F.O.M.C., Beat Box Clever, El Mori and more

Belgium New Beat / Industrial / Acid House Period: Beat Professor, Bappi Lahiri, Heavenly Bodies, F.O.M.C., Beat Box Clever, El Mori, Signal Aout 42 and Moments Of Ecstasy

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Dance music began an Industrial period of synthesizers and keyboards from Belgium - here are a few tracks that were popular and crossed over during this strange but interesting turn to techno and rave.

"Beat Professor" - Beat Professor
Subway
1988
Produced by Morton Sherman Bellucci

"Habiba" - Bappi Lahiri
Hi - Hat Records
1988
Produced by Francis Usmar and Martyn Phillips

"Rains On Me" - Heavenly Bodies
C'est La Mort
1988
Mixed by Lincoln Fong

"The Caravan" - F.O.M.C.
BCM Records
1988

"This Contagious House" - Beat Box Clever
Metronome
1988

"Vetettem Violat" - El Mori
World Today
1988
Mixed by Bellucci
Produced by Morton Sherman Bellucci

"Why Not...a Medley" - Signal Aout 42
LD Records
1989
Executive Producer Michel Nachtergaele
Produced by Bruno Van Garsse

"You and Me" - Moments Of Ecstasy
Kaos Dance Records
1988
Produced by Chris Inger and Praga Khan

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Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Paul Parker on Strictly Confidential soon!

Paul Parker on Strictly Confidential soon!

Dance music artist, Paul Parker will be appearing as a guest on Strictly Confidential!

He will discuss his career as a club artist, work with Patrick Cowley and where he is headed with his music.

We are working on a date - as soon as it is set I will let you know.

Strictly Confidential
http://strictlyconfidentialradio.com/

Paul Parkerwww.paulparkermusic.com

Paul Parker on Strictly Confidential soon!

Paul Parker on Strictly Confidential soon!

Dance music artist, Paul Parker will be appearing as a guest on Strictly Confidential!

He will discuss his career as a club artist, work with Patrick Cowley and where he is headed with his music.

We are working on a date - as soon as it is set I will let you know.

Strictly Confidential
http://strictlyconfidentialradio.com/

Paul Parkerwww.paulparkermusic.com

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

"Quartz" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Quartz

• "Quartz" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Quartz

In 1978 Quartz released their LP simply titled “Quartz”. This LP displayed some of the earliest signs of new age technology in dance music. Many variations are displayed throughout this project, which remain some of the simplest, yet the most complex. Produced C. Quartz and engineered by Regis Le Corre

“Quartz” is the “A” side of the project, which is simply a theme using bold synthesizers and keyboards to outline a tribal like theme. Much of the choruses and chants are not understood and this is what makes the track as mystical as a classic like “Hills Of Kat Mandu” by Tantra.

It builds into several layers of rhythmic pulses, which is how I ReStructured the track for a new feel.

A bit of fantasy has always been what disco music was based on in the mid and late part of the era – this is one of the finest.

"Quartz" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Quartz

• "Quartz" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Quartz

In 1978 Quartz released their LP simply titled “Quartz”. This LP displayed some of the earliest signs of new age technology in dance music. Many variations are displayed throughout this project, which remain some of the simplest, yet the most complex. Produced C. Quartz and engineered by Regis Le Corre

“Quartz” is the “A” side of the project, which is simply a theme using bold synthesizers and keyboards to outline a tribal like theme. Much of the choruses and chants are not understood and this is what makes the track as mystical as a classic like “Hills Of Kat Mandu” by Tantra.

It builds into several layers of rhythmic pulses, which is how I ReStructured the track for a new feel.

A bit of fantasy has always been what disco music was based on in the mid and late part of the era – this is one of the finest.

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