ReStructure Mix Update (1/21/17) “C’mon Baby” - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Chilly

ReStructure Mix Update (1/21/17) “C’mon Baby” - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Chilly
Chilly is a German disco band created by producer Bernt Möhrle whose debut single “For Your Love” paved a unique sound for disco in 1978. A deeper and rich sounding cover of The Yard bird’s classic rock song is one of the hardcore pieces of a nice transition production to disco. From the same album is a track I always found intriguing with the powerful soulful male vocal and the rock-edged female lead together titled “C’mon Baby”. The short 3 minute version from the LP was always set in my mind for a lengthier remix.

I have taken the short album version and recreated a ReStructure Mix to honor this disco band and their early creation of the hardcore disco edge. I have pieced more of the fantastic guitar work along with more of the verses leading to the pounding chorus. A new experience for this underground feel and another reason to celebrate the sound which brought dance floors a new flavor in the late 70s.

SYNTHESIZER MODE - sequencer of dance

SYNTHESIZER MODE - sequencer of dance

“The Duel” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Giorgio Moroder - https://youtu.be/HmrpH9xb7iU
“Robot Is Systematic” by ‘Lectric Workers - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera - https://youtu.be/xuBeZg63OGA
"Fly With The Wind" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Peter Jacques Band - https://youtu.be/UJaXh28vxa8
“Magnifique” by Magnifique – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera - https://youtu.be/TZQmVN8u_UY
“I Feel Love”/”Love To Love You Baby” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Bronski Beat - https://youtu.be/ObJqRwdbIK4

Lady Night ... it follows her.

Lady Night ... it follows her.
"Dangerous" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Natalie Cole - https://youtu.be/QMZlNGt02Uw
"You Can Get Over" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Stephanie Mills - https://youtu.be/JqPoFp2ZMWM
"Can't Give It Up" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Carly Simon - https://youtu.be/yWSudn3ilLU
“Love, What You've Done To Me" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Celi Bee - https://youtu.be/cL7JbM33ZHE
"Love Condition" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Nina Schiller - https://youtu.be/HaV07lKm1xA

ReStructure Mix Update (1/15/17) “Another Night” - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Aretha Franklin

ReStructure Mix Update (1/15/17) “Another Night” - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Aretha Franklin

The Queen of Soul has another moving moment in the 1986 dance track “Another Night” – produced by Naratha Michael Walden. This piece was released during the house music explosion of the mid-80s where a taste of sampling and heavy bass dominated the remix and execution of many dance numbers. A big influence here with a 12” remix from Steve Thompson and Michael Barbiero where the sampled pushed to the vocal level to enhance the rhythm and pump the beats. Most of this done in the dub and instrumental parts yet outlined in the vocal remixes. This lonely yet positive and strong song emphasizes survival after a painful breakup gives Aretha more of the emotion as many of her past soul hits did. A great song for dance floors and a ReStructure Mix.

This ReStructure Mix divides the heavy 12” vocal version with the house beats into more of an instrumental breakdown where Aretha is given more breathing space. The heartbreak is emphasized through a few looping effects and the dramatic ending. I have always love this one and felt it is one of the great emotion driven dance tracks – so a ReStructure Mix pays tribute to its beauty.

DISCO REVIEW ... "Has a good beat and you can dance to it."

DISCO REVIEW ... "Has a good beat and you can dance to it."

“Beatles 60’s Medley” by Stars On 45 – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera - https://youtu.be/HvBfI1C1DDU
"Ready For The 80s” by Village People – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera - https://youtu.be/EjF8mHl6E9I
“Music” by Montreal Sound – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera - https://youtu.be/HZZR2qPsA8M
“(Everybody’s) Dancing All Over The World” by Busta Jones - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera - https://youtu.be/8vl8oOjewhk
“Hey, You Should Be Dancing” by Gene Farrow – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera - https://youtu.be/_yZzVYmLESM

ReStructure Mix Update (1/1/17) “Destiny” - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Two Sisters

ReStructure Mix Update (1/1/17) “Destiny” - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Two Sisters
Two Sisters are Theresa and Tracey Pesco and an electronic production with a blend of hip-hop, Latin and disco touches. The New York sound during the early 80s being polished by many of the dee-jays, engineers and producers of the Disconet era became one the progressive faucets of dance music and tracks like “Destiny” brought a blend of various styles together in the new tradition. This piece produced by Mark Berry who also gave us numbers from Amy Bolton, Roni Griffith, Poussez!, Bonnie Forman and more. His touch was more of the sound of underground dance music with a pop flair – a perfect blend for the early 80s.

I have taken the 12” vocal and “Desti-Dub” from the Sugarscoop Records vinyl and recreated a more ethereal feeling mix in the ReStructure Mix edge. This one was a big hit for me a favorite since I first heard those street beats pounding as the Latin percussion danced over them. A new dance trip for those who take the 80s dance scene seriously.