ROMANCE DANCE - Sway with emotion!

 

ROMANCE DANCE - Sway with emotion!
"Just Can’t Help Believing” by Boys Town Gang – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera - http://www.discovideomix.com/…/boystowngang_justcanthelpbel…
“Dancing With Strangers” by D.C. LaRue – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera - https://youtu.be/iPQm49Pim_0
“Miss Manhattan” by Metropole – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera - http://www.discovideomix.com/v…/metropole_missmanhattan.html
“Tonight” by Gloria Gaynor – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera - http://www.discovideomix.com/vide…/gloriagaynor_tonight.html
“Great Expectations" by First Choice - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera - https://youtu.be/r-A0dYnqrfQ 

After The Floor Clears ... love on it's own.

 

After The Floor Clears ... love on it's own.

“Working My Way Back To You" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Spinners - https://youtu.be/cdyZME25DLA
"Risky Changes" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Bionic Boogie - https://youtu.be/mp8RqZR8Oc0
"Keep It Comin' Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - K.C. and The Sunshine - https://youtu.be/SeOX4BBqE3U
"The Greatest Show On Earth" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Metropolis - https://youtu.be/7aq1VsPK-wY
"Stay With Me" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Charo - https://youtu.be/lsUZ5Si6uoo

a ladies choice ... a diva appeal and groove

a ladies choice ... a diva appeal and groove

"Solitaire" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Laura Branigan - https://youtu.be/4VtY60r1d9w
"High On Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Claire - https://youtu.be/x11W2i6YEjE
"Take Me To The Bridge" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Vera - https://youtu.be/vqzuoJGJW7I
"New York At Night" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Kelly Marie - https://youtu.be/KvzaBKhw5mQ
"Spacer" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Sheila and B. Devotion - https://youtu.be/xDelV0LMrts

“Let's Make Love” by Madleen Kane – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

“Let's Make Love” by Madleen Kane – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Madleen Kane brought the chic and sexy feel to disco music in 1978 with her first album “Rough Diamond”. This was the beginning of a legacy in disco music history with the appeal which brought the connection between European disco and the image of the sensual image that pulsating disco music brought to mind. “Let’s Make Love” is from the album – produced by Jean-Claude Friederich. This number is one of the sexiest recordings from Madleen and plays out well with its full orchestral arrangement. The vocal that brought the disco scene some of the most exciting dance tracks is teasingly irresistible here.

In this Disco Video Mix I have appropriately used the 1960 musical comedy by the same name – “Let’s Make Love” starring Marilyn Monroe and Yves Montand. The disco piece here is played out as if it were the existing number for Marilyn - the icon of Hollywood sex appeal. A match made in heaven for Ms. Kane and a treat for all of her fans and new ears and eyes.

This Disco Video Mix is dedicated to Madleen Kane.

The film was directed by George Cukor

Featuring scenes from “Let’s Make Love” – RENT THE DVD!

Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Produced by Ken Emmons

DISCO LOAD - Come clean on the dance floor!

 

DISCO LOAD - Come clean on the dance floor!

"Take A Chance On Me" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Waterfront Home - https://youtu.be/njbITgO4Z80
“Proud Mary” by Chi Chi Liah – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera - https://youtu.be/IoBHpa2UXkQ
"Keeep Your Body Workin'" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Kleeer - https://youtu.be/CmC_LeQ56_8
“Space Bass” by Slick – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera - http://www.discovideomix.com/videos/slick_spacebass.html
“It's Not What You Got It's How You Use It" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Carrie Lucas - https://youtu.be/Pylqt3ZBvJc

DISCO QUENCHER ...get yourself wet!

DISCO QUENCHER ...get yourself wet!

"Night Rider" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Venus Dodson - https://youtu.be/XlGyaMGrqvY
“My Baby's Baby" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Liquid Gold - https://youtu.be/GqajuG9vOxU
"Too Hot To Handle" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Giorgio - https://youtu.be/v00KyRcbfJc
“Go Dance" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Billy Moore - https://youtu.be/6RbtzAhvE9I
"Lady Luck" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Ritchie Family - https://youtu.be/56tqrJWJbk0

"Up Where We Belong" by Deevotion - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

"Up Where We Belong" by Deevotion - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Deevotion is a German studio project from Jens Lissat and Ramon Zenker. Their 1992 release is a Euro-house cover of “Up Where We Belong” – the original by Joe Cocker and Jennifer Warnes from 1982.  The song was written and composed by Jack Nitzche and Buffy Saint Marie. This piano driven dance piece is a nice transition into a new arena where energy moves and love still flows. It is quite beautiful with vocals that touch on a light soulful feel. One of the big numbers on my playlist for the time and a song that I often refer to whenever that longing for a mellow anthem.

I have taken Deevotion’s classic dance production and placed it “where it belongs” with pieces of the 1982 film, “An Officer and A Gentleman” starring Richard Gere and Debra Winger. The drama/romance story of a love growing between an aspiring navy pilot and a small town factory worker. This dance track holds on to the sweetness of the original songs romantic melody well and delivers an appropriate narrative for this Disco Video Mix.

The film was directed by Taylor Hackford

Featuring scenes from “An Officer and A Gentleman” – RENT THE DVD!
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

EURO-BAR ...Twice as sweet!

 

EURO-BAR ...Twice as sweet!

"Eloise" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Paris Connection - https://youtu.be/M04Ddlxk8gE
“Love's Coming/Baby Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - USA European Connection - https://youtu.be/3BYUiRJkG58
"Ritmo de Brazil" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Ultimate - https://youtu.be/iyGQRhEQCgg
“How Much, How Much I Love You" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Love and Kisses - https://youtu.be/IEtFefXAKSo
"Black Is Black" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Cerrone - https://youtu.be/O9hgLQBwI_w

WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO GRACE JONES? - THE GREATEST DISCO SHOCK OF ALL TIME!

 

WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO GRACE JONES?
- THE GREATEST DISCO SHOCK OF ALL TIME!

"That's The Trouble" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Grace Jones - https://youtu.be/KS6qRNP7SCw
“Muse Medley: Sinning, Suffer, Repentance, Saved” by Grace Jones – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera - http://www.discovideomix.com/vid…/gracejones_musemedley.html
"Slave To The Rhythm" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Grace Jones - https://youtu.be/EmJHY3uFZmk
"On Your Knees" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Grace Jones - https://youtu.be/0KXItV6ifmk
“Send In The Clowns” by Grace Jones – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera - https://youtu.be/SkAJce3URAs

ReStructure Mix Update (2/19/17) “Carry On” - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Giorgio Moroder featuring Donna Summer

ReStructure Mix Update (2/19/17) “Carry On” - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Giorgio Moroder featuring Donna Summer
“Carry On” is a single from 1992 that unites Donna Summer and Giorgio Moroder in an uplifting and haunting track that follows a melodic journey. It is a familiar sound that Moroder created in the early 80s with the feel of “Never Ending Story”. This one gives Donna another opportunity to echo her beautiful vocals into a dance song where they work so well. The release is one of the last of Donna’s true dream disco performances and although it is simple it stills pulls us into that fantasy world of the dance floor.

I have taken the original 12” on Virgin Records and weaved a melodic ReStructure Mix which is more of an afterhours feel. The theme is worked to the bone here using more of its ethereal sound rather that dance beats. More of Donna is added throughout this new journey as a dream sequence.

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DISCO MANEUVERS - Dance power loaded

 

DISCO MANEUVERS - Dance power loaded

"Hot Hot (Give It All You Got)" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Debbie Jacobs - https://youtu.be/z-wsYcOVDbo
"Jump" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Pointer Sisters - https://youtu.be/EpgAGQW_i9M
"Passion" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Flirts - https://youtu.be/-z14NW5cctA
"Dancing In The Dark" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Mike Mareen - https://youtu.be/Mc0kSqLCp8g
"Don't Stop" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Motion - https://youtu.be/SxTa6zOy8y0

ReStructure Mix Update (2/15/17) “Disco Stuff/If You Love Me” - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Claire

ReStructure Mix Update (2/15/17) “Disco Stuff/If You Love Me” - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Claire

Claire Chevalier (Claire Thérése Ferullo) is a French recording artist who brought the disco sound a wave of Euro sweetness. A true chanteuse where the melody becomes the identity of disco as one of its styles originated from the chic dance floors of Paris. Full of orchestration and the love which became the identity of European disco as Cerrone and Alec R. Costandinos penned. Claire’s 1978 single, “If You Love Me” was arranged by Jean Pierre Goussaud and produced by Thomas Nonton. The arrangement gave of segments of the “boogie breakdowns” titled “Disco Stuff”. A nice love song with a feel of that Salsoul Orchestra arrangement that became a disco staple of the time. “High On Love” was another single from Claire which I played for packed floors with the US release on Prelude Records.

I have taken the 7” version of “Disco Stuff/If You Love Me” and worked the beautiful piece into a new ReStructure Mix. Keeping Claire’s wonderful notes alive with a touch more of the “Disco Stuff” segment and a new curve on the rhythm tracks. A predominant intro and fade are added to give the fantasy that disco music is so happy to allow.

Dedicated to Claire Chevalier and her wonderful part played in disco music history. You are a gem, my dear.

THE RIGHT TIME - watch this!

 

THE RIGHT TIME - watch this!

“I Hope It's The Right Time" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Inner Life - https://youtu.be/xIi3kJRS_e4
"This Time I Know It's For Real" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Donna Summer - https://youtu.be/3D5_sQOKu4E
“Time (Has Come Today)” by Bobby Davenport – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera - https://youtu.be/gy4ClXF6pK4
“One More Time” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Bianca - https://youtu.be/6h719tnbZeI
"Maybe This Time" by Norma Lewis - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera - https://youtu.be/ZLgk--PHgZg

FUNK NOW & THEN - Indelible!

 

FUNK NOW & THEN - Indelible!

“Burn This Disco Out” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Michael Jackson - http://www.shadesofseventies.com/michaeljackson_burnthisdis…
"Mainline" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Black Ivory - https://youtu.be/ZDOv_T1UMEs
"Can You Handle It" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Sharon Redd - https://youtu.be/EuVPhARDENA
"Don't Stop Your Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Booker T. - http://www.shadesofseventies.com/bookert_dontstopyourlove.h…
"Pick Up The Pieces" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Average White Band - https://youtu.be/Sh7YxNf9q7Q

THE GOOD THE BAD & THE FUNKY - Disco Showdown

 

THE GOOD THE BAD & THE FUNKY - Disco Showdown
"Music Machine" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Joel Diamond Experience - https://youtu.be/6v7wh-VTaDQ
“Island Boogie” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Gregg Diamond’s Star Cruiser - https://youtu.be/SZIMCoPCPN0
“Summer Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Musique - https://youtu.be/lscfo3c2vHM
"Munich Machine Medley" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Munich Machine - https://youtu.be/MI3kAHADRtA
"Bad Girl" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Sphinx - https://youtu.be/9q_4I-8TGn8

ReStructure Mix Update (2/10/17) “New Attitude” - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Patti LaBelle

ReStructure Mix Update (2/10/17) “New Attitude” - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Patti LaBelle

Patti LaBelle began her solo recording career in 1977 following a memorable place in the soul/funk trio LaBelle along with Sarah Dash and Nona Hendryx. Many of her recordings with LaBelle gave this songbird an opportunity to blend her powerful vocals over the talents of the ensemble. As a solo artist Patti is undeniably one of the most influential figures in soul music. “New Attitude” gives Patti a moment to step into the 80s synth-pop arena with a track that is most fitting. It delivers a positive message and allows this voice to carry us into a roaring anthem. The song was produced for a soundtrack project for the 1984 film, “Beverly Hills Cop” – produced by Howie Rice, Peter Bunetta and Rick Chudacoff.

I have taken the 12” version of “New Attitude” remixed by Louil Silas Jr. and reworked a ReStructure Mix with more of a beat-dub ‘attitude’ bringing more space into the heavy production. More of the vocal is broken into pieces to give us the positive message again, in a new way.

WHO is azoto - have sex or caressing someone

WHO is azoto - have sex or caressing someone

"San Salvador" by Azoto - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera - http://www.discovideomix.com/videos/azoto_sansalvador.html
"Havah Nagilah" by Azoto – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera - https://youtu.be/kTJV4ybIyGc
“Anytime Or Place" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Azoto - https://youtu.be/3jzFGduxrP0
“Delicate Jan” by Azoto – Disco Video M ix by Glenn Rivera - https://youtu.be/jYpmMIxZsD0
“Soft Emotion” by Azoto – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera - https://youtu.be/ugO9OD2f-8U

ReStructure Mix Update (2/8/17) “Sweet Sensations” - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – L’ectric Funk

ReStructure Mix Update (2/8/17) “Sweet Sensations” - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – L’ectric Funk

L’ectric Funk is a disco project from 1980 and is also a soundtrack to a B-film titled, “The Gas Pump Girl” from the same year. It is produced by John Ferrara – who also gave us “Love Attack” (releases under Ferrara) and The Average Disco Band from 1977. The A-side to this single is “Shanghaied” which brought the disco sound a full electronic arrangement into the high energy era of the early and mid-80s. The project was also co-produced by David and Isaac Blech who wrote by tracks. “Sweet Sensation” was also a track that received a lot of club play and became a favorite among early high energy lovers and is now a classic B-side.

I have taken the 12” version of “Sweet Sensation” and re-edited and looped pieces of the production for this ReStructure Mix. It is a dub-like edge with more temptation from those deep hardcore keyboards and pounding bass beats. A reason for high energy to take flight and another opportunity to feel the erotic tease that this lead vocal brings out.

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ReStructure Mix Update (2/7/17) “Shining Star” - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Earth Wind and Fire

ReStructure Mix Update (2/7/17) “Shining Star” - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Earth Wind and Fire

Earth Wind and Fire are the soul-funk solution which began in the early 70s. The inspiring titles and music brought a new flair by blending soul and jazz into a fusion which brought the 70s into a new phase of sound. “Shining Star” comes from the 1975 album “That’s The Way Of The World” – a project that brings a world beat into play. Produced by Maurice White and began a force for this talent man to bring not only Earth Wind and Fire a fierce fire, but groups like The Emotions alive and Denise Williams’s classic ballads. It was a new day for this music and the transition from soul to disco music included tracks by Earth Wind and Fire for those DJs who knew the source of soul music.

I have taken the album version of “Shining Star” in its 2:50 length and recreated this ReStructure Mix to extend and play out the brass-explosion and rhythm in a new way. Some of the feeling is given some drop out breaks to leave a touch of that fantasy which discotheques provided.

POCKET funk - Wear them out!

 

POCKET funk - Wear them out!
"Hot Number" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Foxy - https://youtu.be/zMqTs-Pw5lg
"(Your Love Has Got Me) Screamin'" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Blacksmoke - https://youtu.be/3KT7SPqrQtw
"Cisselin' Hot" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Chuck Cissel - https://youtu.be/lgslw4wifrw
“We Call It The Box" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Bill Summers Summer Heat - https://youtu.be/pwldOff3dEc
“Hold Tight” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Vicki Sue Robinson - https://youtu.be/Pm5d0Pqg2LA

ReStructure Mix Update (2/6/17) “Life Dance” - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Sonia Belolo

ReStructure Mix Update (2/6/17) “Life Dance” - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Sonia Belolo

Sonia Belolo’s beautiful dance piece “Life Dance” from 1985 is one of the tracks which emphasize the wave of clubs with the continuance of disco music’s flowing control. It is an early morning piece that always brought out the fan dancers after 3 AM for me and also invigorated the energy into a form of celebration. The instrumental piece offers a few simple riffs that sound like a piano recital with some pulsating bass synths guiding the energy. It is quite beautiful and one of the many in its class which belong among the classics.

I have taken the original 12” version of “Life Dance” and reworked a new ReStructure Mix to give the hardcore dancers from the time period another trip. It breaks into the mix with new break-beats and more use of the sequencers and synth-loops. A new approach to break the melody into pieces and offer more breaks.

ReStructure Mix Update (2/3/17) “Three Time Lover” - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Bardeux

ReStructure Mix Update (2/3/17) “Three Time Lover” - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Bardeux
Bardeux is Acacia Smith and Melanie Taylor – a 80s duo sweetly displaying the disco production of Jon St. James who also gave the familiar sound of Stacy Q (“Two Of Hearts”). This was the rebirth of the high energy sound in a stripped down West Coast sound that echoes a touch of the gentle female vocal exuding a sensual and pulsating dance momentum. The mid-80s gave way to another side of the dance floor where a light cowbell filled the thumping beat for a new period. “Three Time Lover” from 1987 is close cousin of “Two Of Hearts” with an attraction which dominated the late period of the 80s.

I have taken the 12” “Circus” and “European” mixes and reworked a slippery and pulsating new ReStructure Mix with more of those warm bass synth patterns re-edited and reworked. A few samples from The Partridge Family give a flavor that repays the call to love here. This is one that used to drive my dance floor into a frenzy on a peak hour-Saturday night and this homage to the high energy force is a welcomed.

CALL HER Ms DISCO - If the ball fits

 

CALL HER Ms DISCO - If the ball fits
"Supermodel (You Better Work)" by Rupaul - Video Mix by Glenn Rivera - https://youtu.be/z4OAGWTRMvc
“Did You See That Girl?” by Lime - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera - http://www.discovideomix.com/vi…/lime_didyouseethatgirl.html
“Club Tropicana” by WHAM! – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera - https://youtu.be/Yk6xRxW-eiQ
“Back To My Roots” by RuPaul – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera - https://youtu.be/TANtsVLfuSk
“Cherchez la Femme” by Dr. Buzzard’s Original – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera - https://youtu.be/c5U6SYbwrq8

Oh, Thank Heaven For 1977 ... yes, misbehaving!

Oh, Thank Heaven For 1977 ... yes, misbehaving!
"Boogie Oogie Oogie" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - A Taste Of Honey - https://youtu.be/XBwQAzBTknQ
"Dance, Dance, Dance (Yowsah, Yowsah, Yowsah)" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Chic - https://youtu.be/3eFaX-6IYXM
"Disco Nights (Rock Freak)" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - GQ - https://youtu.be/LyXPCiFS1Fs
"Freak On" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Lemon - https://youtu.be/TM5ttqYUOTY
"Je Suis Music" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Cerrone - https://youtu.be/Mi3Y3nxhVkM

WICKED DISCO...fear for her!

 

WICKED DISCO...fear for her!
"Jealousy" by Amii Stewart - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera - http://www.discovideomix.com/vide…/amiistewart_jealousy.html
“Follow Me” by Amanda Lear – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera - https://youtu.be/vb-RW3rzKJg
"Fire" by Madleen Kane - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera - https://youtu.be/K8j5ekKrH7s
“Mirror, Mirror” by Diana Ross – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera - https://youtu.be/SLwd0K4ygSY
“Fairy Tale High” by Donna Summer – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera - https://youtu.be/KrDPKBbDMCw