Stand By Your Disco - Dance for Life

Stand By Your Disco - Dance for Life
"Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You" by Boys Town Gang - Video Mix by Glenn Rivera - https://youtu.be/IKF9l_ijct4
“Ecstasy” by Madleen Kane – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera - https://youtu.be/FressS6gcyA
“This Side Of Midnight” by Gregg Diamond’s Star Cruiser – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera - https://youtu.be/9XeAc01dmSE
“High Society” by Norma Jean – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera - https://youtu.be/K5G6XbEiYHA
“Muse Medley” by Grace Jones – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera - https://youtu.be/ZY4z07IlJsg

ReStructure Mix Update (11/21/16) “Love Kills” - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Freddie Mercury

ReStructure Mix Update (11/21/16) “Love Kills” - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Freddie Mercury

Freddie Mercury has a voice which brings emotion and power to each performance. Many of his recordings both solo and along with the rock band Queen have given a fulfilling legacy to music history. In 1984 Freddie released a solo album titled “Mr. Bad Guy” with a few tracks which celebrate the 80s dance edge. “Love Kills” is another powerful single which was produced by Mercury and Giorgio Moroder for a re-release of the 1926 Fritz Lang cinema-classic “Metropolis”. The new soundtrack from the film featured 80s vocalist recapturing the film with new synth-pop atmosphere. The song is another memorable vocal from Mercury that is powerful and haunting.

I have taken the soundtrack version of “Love Kills” and re-worked a ReStructured 'werk' with more of the percolating sequencer which play out the early Moroder-esque feel. More of the anthem-like parts of this bittersweet song are extended along with some classic-Queen drums to accent this new recovery issue.

ReStructure Mix Update (11/17/16) “Baby Love” - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Regina

ReStructure Mix Update (11/17/16) “Baby Love” - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Regina

Regina Richards is a singer whose 1986 single “Baby Love” that reached Billboards Top 10 and became her classic 80s dance number. The song was written by Regina and Stephen Bray and after Madonna passed on recording it she decided to record it herself. It is a sound that is close to Madonna’s of the period and even production and Regina’s vocals it is sharp resemblance. The song was big on my dance floor and was requested frequently. It is that pop-edge from the 80s that fits into the stage dominated by gals like Kylie Minoque and Debbie Gibson.

I have ReStructured “Baby Love” as a tribute to 80s dance tracks and used the domestic 12” vocal and instrumental to take apart and reassemble pieces of the darling song and give it a bit more energy. The sweetness is still intact with a few more of the ReStructure tags added.

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ReStructure Mix Update (11/16/16) “Hurricane” - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Tapps

ReStructure Mix Update (11/16/16) “Hurricane” - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Tapps

Tapps is a high energy project with Candy Berthiaume, Allan Coelho and Tony DaCosta. One of the big 80s disco projects which helped to bring on the new layer of dance music history labeled “high energy”. An electronic production with the percussion and beats of disco along with the 80s synth-pop touch echoing throughout. “Hurricane” is from their 1987 album “Turn It On” – produced by Alan Coelho and John Forbes. This one is a powerful heartbreak number that was a big hit following their previous double hits “My Forbidden Lover” and “Runaway (With My Love)”. A big hit on my playlists and one which brought many nights of non-stop energy to a peak.

I have taken the original 12” vocal and instrumental of “Hurricane” and recreated a whole new storm in this ReStructure Mix. It uses more of the looping of the heavy duty synthesizer riffs and portions of the rock-edged portions. I have always found it difficult to get this one out of my head and now I realize that good high energy music is simple and contagious – a great inheritances from the disco era of the 70s.

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disco pieces - pull it together

 

disco pieces - pull it together
"Beyond The Clouds" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Quartz
- https://youtu.be/ljd7iqfL3S4
"I Got The Feelin'" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix
- Two Tons O' Fun - https://youtu.be/i4X4C-jeW1M
"Imagination" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Laura Branigan - https://youtu.be/LdRMGog-sew
"I Can't Dance" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - David Hentschel - https://youtu.be/NQmLsvGtICc
"Master Piece" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Gazebo - https://youtu.be/NzWG5ZhamPk

ReStructure Mix Update (11/9//16) “Can't Be Love - Do It To Me Anyway” - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Peter Brown

ReStructure Mix Update (11/9//16) “Can't Be Love - Do It To Me Anyway” - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Peter Brown

Peter Brown is a talented artist and an innovative force during a strong focus on night life and a mew sound which was formulated and created on dance floors. Peter’s first album “Fantasy Love Affair” from 1977 is a classic among the blend of soul, funk and electronics which became the stamp of the underground sound of disco. “Can’t Be Love – Do It To Me Anyway” is a single which was released in 1979 as a B-side to a track from his project “Stargazer”. It was released again with a new remix in 1980. The song has a unique edge and interesting beat tracks that stomp out the message of genuine sparks in a new love affair. A big hit and one of Peter’s best dance tracks. It also gives a new example of his genius.

I have taken the 1980 12” long version and poured more of the bits and pieces that emerge from the light disco beat. It has the original intent with a touch more of that after hours mystique. This one was a huge hit in my club and still brings to mind a crowded dance floor and the need for a follow up song to keep the energy moving.

ReStructure Mix Update (11/8//16) “Sexy Thrills” - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Extensive Care

ReStructure Mix Update (11/8//16) “Sexy Thrills” - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Extensive Care

Extensive Care is a Canadian disco project from producer, arranger and innovator of the heavy drums of disco music in the late 70s – Mr. Peter Di Milo. His classic band Erotic Drum Band is one of the big events of the underground club scene and one of the hardcore disco projects which helped to move dance music in a new direction. “Sexy Thrills” is a 1980 track from the album by the same name which gave the dance floor another dose of a flavor which used his trademark percussion along with an ensemble which brings a funky edge. His use of horns in a classic riff which brings a big band stand calling out dancers is fabulous.

I have taken the 12” version of “Sexy Thrills” and took the elements that I can remember seeing my dance floor go into a dance frenzy over – in this ReStructure Mix. There is a new intro which introduces the attention in a new way. This remix salutes the man himself, Mr. Peter Di Milo and is dedicated to his mark left in disco history.