ReStructure Mix Update (6/30/16) “First True Love Affair” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Jimmy Ross

ReStructure Mix Update (6/30/16) “First True Love Affair” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Jimmy Ross

Jimmy Ross (James Albert Ross) is a singer from Trinidad who became one of the voices behind the Italo-disco scene in the early 80s. “First True Love Affair” became a garage hit thanks to a fantastic remix from resident DJ Larry Levan. The track is from the album produced by Luciano Ninzatti, Stefano Pulga and Matteo Bonsanto – alias Kano. The heavy synthesizer outlines work well as a funk groove in the pieces relayed by Italian projects during this period. It was an obvious influence from bands like Change and Chic. A heavy guitar presence brings the outline a breath of fresh air.

I have taken the 12” version of “First True Love Affair” and have given it a ReStructure Mix environment where the verses and chorus parts end up between new breaks and rhythm loop segments. The song is quite beautiful in its disco-funk flavor and with Jimmy’s unique vocal is a nice experience. The arrangement was directed at a more experimental chance and is offered here as an homage.