ReStructure Mix Update (2/27/21) “Ice Cream Castles” - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – The Time
The Time is Morris Day, Jesse Johnson and Jerry Hubbard – one of the 80’s leading funk-dance ensembles. This band was produced by The Starr Company who is also 80’s artist Prince and his dedication to keeping new talent rolling. “Ice Cream Castles” is from their album by the same name released in 1984 and following their appearance in the film “Purple Rain” which brought them into focus. This track always gave me attention from the first beats with its wobbly bass effect over driving funk drums. It is one of the elements of the song that makes it a dance floor hit from the start. The tale here is a lyrical fantasy of falling in love and comparing it to an enchanted placed where the wonderful dreams overflow. One of the magical pieces of this one is the connection to Prince’s organization and talent yet maintains its own. A great number from the 80s and The Time and another salute to the dance/funk of the period.
I have taken the album version of “Ice Cream Castles” and reworked the groove which was something I welcomed for this ReStructure Mix. The double vinyl was the only way to play out this one during its time which always made the dance floor or stand up patrons catch on to the groove also.
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