Sunday, December 31, 2023

COMING SOON! (SPECIAL 90's EDITION 12/31/23): "Welcome To My Heaven" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Kim Martin



COMING SOON! (SPECIAL 90's EDITION 12/31/23):
"Welcome To My Heaven" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Kim Martin


 

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX: "Hazme Sonar" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Morenas



NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX:
"Hazme Sonar" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Morenas

 

ReStructure Mix Update (12/31/23): ”Streetwise” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – B-Art


B-Art is a Belgium Beat group featuring David Morley, Errol Jones, Jean-Pierre De Vylder, Jeroen Dejonckheere, Renaat Vandepapeliere, and Rony Brack. Their 1989 single “Streetwise” produced by Renaat Vandepapeliere is a house track which they delivered with a slick arrangement and lead vocal from Jean-Pierre De Vylder. A nice piece of evening candy outlining the nightlife and its energy and excitement. This song was released on the new-beat label R & S Records from Belgium and gives this band a crossover capability in this effort. A big dance floor packer for me.

I have taken the 12” “Ghentlon Mix” of “Streetwise” and revisited the piece with this ReStructure Mix. Adding a new beat track and percussion to give it a new feel. Elements of the vocals are chopped and diced to work as new portions of this mix.
 

AULD LANG SYNE TIME (PLAYLIST)



AULD LANG SYNE TIME (PLAYLIST)

"Good-bye Bad Times" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Philip Oakey and Giorgio Moroder

“Xanadu" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Olivia Newton-John

"Midnight Rhythm" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Midnight Rhythm

"At Midnight" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - T-Connection


 

Saturday, December 30, 2023

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX: "Streetwise" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - B-Art



NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX:
"Streetwise" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - B-Art

 

ReStructure Mix Update (12/30/23): ”Sex Or Sex” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Cristiana


Cristiana is an Italian disco project from producers Tano Lanza and Mario Percali – featured on the Ram Production label in 1987. One of the last true Italian disco productions which center on the heavy percussion edge. The intended vocal approach is light and frail as it expresses a sensual desire. The foundation of this track is the keyboard riffs that represent a sweetness and somewhat innocence for this request. With the play on words the two choices are the same: sex or sex? The heavy bongo and percussion tracks are a dub-like feel from the original and make this piece a nice mix in and mix out weapon.

I have taken the 12” vocal and dub and re-vamped the energy for this new ReStructure Mix. There is a new heavy beat outlining the sensual feel of this song and a few new spots where the music brings us back to the energy of the song. 
 

COMING SOON! (SPECIAL 90's EDITION 12/30/23): "Super Hero" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Love Drops



COMING SOON! (SPECIAL 90's EDITION 12/30/23):
"Super Hero" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Love Drops

 

DISDAIN - DISCO (PLAYLIST)



DISDAIN - DISCO (PLAYLIST)

"Think It Over" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Cissy Houston

“Angel In My Pocket" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Change

"To Hell With Him" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Taka Boom

"Torture" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Jacksons



 

Friday, December 29, 2023

COMING SOON! (SPECIAL 90's EDITION 12/29/23): "Uncle Bob's Burly House" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Uncle Bob



COMING SOON! (SPECIAL 90's EDITION 12/29/23):
"Uncle Bob's Burly House" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Uncle Bob

 

COMING SOON! (SPECIAL 90's EDITION 12/29/23): "You Are My World" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Double You



COMING SOON! (SPECIAL 90's EDITION 12/29/23):
"You Are My World" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Double You

 

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX: "Sex Or Sex" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Cristiana



NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX:
"Sex Or Sex" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Cristiana

 

ReStructure Mix Update (12/29/23): ”Papillion – Hot Butterfly” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Chaka Khan


ReStructure Mix Update (12/29/23): ”Papillion – Hot Butterfly” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Chaka Khan

Chaka Khan is The Queen Of Funk Music – her influence began in the early 70’s along with Rufas and many new barriers were opened by this diva. Her 1980 project titled “Naughty” – produced by Arif Mardin contained a cover of Gregg Diamond’s “Hot Butterfly” which was from the Bionic Boogie project by the same name and featured the fantastic, Luther Vandross on lead vocals. This song is one which brings on many emotions as the love relationship comes to an end for two and is poetic in many of its phrases. This was another early moment for Chaka to make a song her own – and she does. A soaring performance is more than teasing and full of emotion. A memorable moment for Chaka as she makes this classic her own which she completes in her own essence.

I have taken the album version of “Papillion (Hot Butterfly)” and worked it as a dub outline for this ReStructure Mix. More beats and percussion are added and some of those memorable echoes find their way into new areas or the new arrangement.

DISCO STRINGS (PLAYLIST)



DISCO STRINGS (PLAYLIST)

"You've Lost That Loving Feeling" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Paris Connection

“Love Is A Strange Affair" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Strange Affair

"De Musique En Musique" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Caprice

"Catch The Rhythm (Universal Mood)" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Caress


 

Thursday, December 28, 2023

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX: "Papillon" (Hot Butterfly) - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Chaka Khan



NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX:
"Papillon" (Hot Butterfly) - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Chaka Khan


 

ReStructure Mix Update (12/28/23): ”Everything Changes” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Kathy Troccoli


Kathy Troccoli is an American singer who began her recording career in the early 80’s and delivered a dance floor piece titled “Everything Changes” in 1991 and was produced by Ric Wake. This magic track has the melody of a Stock Aitken and Waterman song from the iconic dance floor mode they created. The overall effect is Kathy’s moving vocal which brings on the excitement of how love affects two beginning a new life together. It is one of the anthem-like pieces which made the 90’s house period work the under beats here. One of my favorite vocal sensibilities and a dance floor packer for me during peak hour.

I have taken the 12” Extended Hot Mix of “Everything Changes” and applied a lengthier mix down for this ReStructure Mix. Layering some of the keyboard elements and percussion effects create a new arrangement for this beautiful piece.
 

PILARS (PLAYLIST)



PILARS (PLAYLIST)

"The Medicine Song" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Stephanie Mills

“We Call It The Box" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Bill Summers Summer Heat

"Working My Way Back To You" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Spinners

"Zulu" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Quick


 

Wednesday, December 27, 2023

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX: "Everything Changes" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Kathy Troccoli


NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX:
"Everything Changes" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Kathy Troccoli

 

ReStructure Mix Update (12/27/23): ”Take My Love” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Lickwid Lips


Lickwid Lips is a house ensemble from England and is produced by Steve Davis and Lee Tucker. Their single “Take My Love” released in 1992 is a complete analogy of the club sound movement from the end of the 80’s onto the hardcore 90’s where a fusion of trance, techno and house music was a featured sound in many productions. This track features erotic vocals from Chantzi D. rolls out like an ambient ear orgasm. Many of its elements are deep house infused and the 3 12” mixes are each unique in their own essence. This one was a feature peak number for me and always had the floor packed with adventurous movers.

I have taken the 3 12” versions of “Take My Love” and reworked them into one ReStructure Mix for this tribute to 90’s club music. It is a bit more outlined and the sensual verses are played out with some new breaks and drops.
 

DISCO SHADOWS (PLAYLIST)



DISCO SHADOWS (PLAYLIST)

“New York, New York” by MCL – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

“A View To A Kill” by DJ’s Factory – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

"A Place Called Tarot" by Tantra - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

"Something Scary" by Zsa Zsa LaBoum - Video Mix by Glenn Rivera


 

Tuesday, December 26, 2023

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX (SPECIAL 90'S EDITION): "Take My Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Lickwid Lips



NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX (SPECIAL 90'S EDITION):
"Take My Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Lickwid Lips


 

DISCO BIN - 1978 (PLAYLIST)



DISCO BIN - 1978 (PLAYLIST)

"Love Fever" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Munich Machine

"The Grand Tour" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Grand Tour

"Don't Worry Baby" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Good Vibrations

"Climb/Rushin' To Meet You" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Midnight Rhythm


 

Monday, December 25, 2023

ReStructure Mix Update (12/25/23): ”We Connect” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Stacy Q


Stacy Q is an 80’s pop-dance singer who made 1986 a memorable dance floor moment with her hit, “Two Of Hearts” – it was the return of the high energy bass synthesizers rolling out the energy. Stacy Q made herself an iconic figure with her sweet 80’s gal look and feel as well as the savory vocals. “We Connect” was her follow-up release which made club playlists in the familiar sound of both tracks. The rolling edge of both tracks work well as Stacy makes her sensual and girlish delivery play out for her well.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental version of “We Connect” and reworked the classic edge in this ReStructure Mix. There are more places where we hear the riffs that make the song work and of course more of Stacy Q.
 

Of Love ... (PLAYLIST)



Of Love ... (PLAYLIST)

"Tower Of Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Romance

"Tunnel Of Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Carol Cooper

"The Glow Of Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Change

"Victim Of Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Elton John


 

Sunday, December 24, 2023

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX: "We Connect" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Stacy Q



NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX:
"We Connect" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Stacy Q

 

ReStructure Mix Update (12/24/23): Medley: “Times Out Of Time”/”Don’t Start Givin’ Up” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Mike Francis


ReStructure Mix Update (12/24/23): Medley: “Times Out Of Time”/”Don’t Start Givin’ Up” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Mike Francis

Mike Francis is an Italian singer who began his recording career in 1984 and leaves behind him in his passing in 2009 a string of wonderful ballads and rhythmic pieces. This ReStructure Mix focuses on two of Mike’s beautiful numbers: “Times Out Of Time” and “Don’t Start Givin’ Up” from 1988 – both tracks are a bit more adult contemporary outlined and have a wonderful resonance in both vocals and arrangements. The 12” single “Times Out Of Time” featured the bonus track “Don’t Start Givin’ Up” – and are produced by Mike Francis and Davide Romani (of Peter Jacques’ Change). Two hidden gems that always weaved magic for me in early evening or after-hours sets.

I have taken both 12” versions of “Times Out Of Time” and “Don’t Start Givin’ Up” and reworked the two songs into a medley for this ReStructure Mix. A new drum track outlines these pieces as one and a mere shuffle from one to another guide you on this journey.


Matters Of The Heart - Beat Of The Soul (PLAYLIST)



Matters Of The Heart - Beat Of The Soul (PLAYLIST)

"Young Hearts Run Free" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Candi Staton

"Standing In The Shadows of Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Deborah Washington

"I Don't Know If It's Right" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Evelyn "Champagne" King

"Lay Love On You" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Luisa Fernandez


 

Saturday, December 23, 2023

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX: Medley: "Times Out Of Time" / "Don't Start Givin' Up" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Mike Francis



NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX:
Medley: "Times Out Of Time" / "Don't Start Givin' Up" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Mike Francis

 

ReStructure Mix Update (12/23/23): “A Night To Remember” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Shalamar


ReStructure Mix Update (12/23/23): “A Night To Remember” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Shalamar

Shalamar is Howard Hewett, Jeffrey Daniel and Jody Watley. One of the original disco groups from the mid-70’s building a connection to funk and soul among the disco scene. “A Night To Remember” is from their 1982 project titled “Friends” – produced by Leon F. Sylvers, III. One of the iconic tracks once again as the harmonies and slick funk production pulls the most for the dance floor. The romantic edge of this one is irresistible and one which always brought a crowd to the dance floor to help celebrate their own nights. 

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental versions of “A Night To Remember” and re-molded the original tracks into a new ReStructure Mix. There is a dreamy edge focused on much of the new breaks and a hard hitting beat to tap the rhythm into place.

F-FUSION (PLAYLIST)



F-FUSION (PLAYLIST)

"Take Me To The Top" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Advance

"In The Night" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Cheryl Lynn

"I Know You Will" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Logg

"Turn Me Up" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Keith Barrow


 

Friday, December 22, 2023

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX: "A Night To Remember" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Shalamar



NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX:
"A Night To Remember" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Shalamar

 

ReStructure Mix Update (12/22/23): “Hands Down” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Dan Hartman


ReStructure Mix Update (12/22/23): “Hands Down” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Dan Hartman

Dan Hartman is a longtime songwriter, musician and singer who began with the Edgar Winter Group and a recognizable 70’s hit “Free Ride” from 1972. The disco era brought immediate success to his feel-good songwriting with his 1978 hit “Instant Replay” which was the height of the disco phenomena and an iconic track to outline the period. His next project featured “Hands Down” released in 1979 and sounded much like the executives over at his label demanded a sound-alike hit. Although it is a long song in the same sense it does however have its own energy and excitement. This is a production that utilized all elements which made disco music crossover and take notice among those who were ready to dance.

I have taken the 12” inch vocal and instrumental of “Hands Down” and revive the energy one more time for this ReStructure Mix. I have layered many of the original tracks to create a new arrangement for this jumpin’ piece which even now sounds like a cheerleader’s event.

ELEGANT funk (PLAYLIST)



ELEGANT funk (PLAYLIST)

"Rescue Me" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Taste Of Honey

"You Know How To Love Me" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Phyllis Hyman

"Was That All It Was" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Jean Carn

"You'll Never Know" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Hi Gloss


 

Thursday, December 21, 2023

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX: "Hands Down" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Dan Hartman

 



NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX:
"Hands Down" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Dan Hartman

ReStructure Mix Update (12/21/23): “Better Stop” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Chilly


Chilly is a German disco group featuring Oscar Pearson, Sofia Eyango, Ute Weber and Werner Südhoff – the concept and production is from Bernt Möhrle. Their first project from 1978 titled “For Your Love” is their disco cover of The Yardbirds’ rock classic with an extreme overhaul and incredible arrangement joining the slick disco sound with a rock feel. “Better Stop” is also from this project and is a friendly warning from one friend to another about the abuses of cocaine in circles. The intent is laid out plainly where the soul is stolen from the addiction and a clear path is waiting. It also contains the strong combination of Ute’s rock edged voice along with a soulful dose from Oscar Pearson.

I have taken the short album version of “Better Stop” and reapplied the original production along with a new bas beat for this ReStructure Mix. A bit more of the dreamy segments which represent the fantasy involved in the misuse of the drug in this warning.

 

DISCO HEARTS (PLAYLIST)



DISCO HEARTS (PLAYLIST)

"Gotta Be Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Tiffany

"My Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Lime

"Color My Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Fun Fun

"Hold Me Down" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Lipps Inc.


 

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX: "Better Stop" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Chilly



NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX:
"Better Stop" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Chilly


 

Wednesday, December 20, 2023

ReStructure Mix Update (12/20/23): “Hell On Wheels” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Cher


ReStructure Mix Update (12/20/23): “Hell On Wheels” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Cher

Cher is one of the talents of our time. Her continuance in breaking barriers and creating her iconic stature as her own is phenomenal. “Hell On Wheels” is Cher’s 70’s contribution to the disco era with a fabulous production by the late-great, Bob Esty. This roller-disco piece has the edge of a teenage rock concert with multi-colored flares igniting along with the energy. Cher is once again giving her performance as only she can deliver with the edge that gives us the resolution before the start and of course the perfection of this song working in her own arena. The track is a monumental disco production which makes a time long gone seem intriguing.

I have taken the 12” version of “Hell On Wheels” and reapplied the slick original production to a new ReStructure Mix. There is more of an intro and sense of flow with the new added pieces of drums and percussion. I have taken the roller rink a step further in the dub arena.

DISCO LENS (PLAYLIST)



DISCO LENS (PLAYLIST)

"Just Another Broken Heart" by Dorothy Moore - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

"One Less Bell To Answer" by Pearly Gates - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

"Love On The Rocks" by Lama - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

"Danger" by Gregg Diamond's Star Cruiser - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera



 

Tuesday, December 19, 2023

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX: "Hell On Wheels" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Cher

 



NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX:
"Hell On Wheels" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Cher

ReStructure Mix Update (12/19/23): “Don’t Break My Heart” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Den Harrow


Den Harrow is an Italo-disco act whose vocals are provided by Chuck Rolando, Silvio Pozzoli, Tom Hooker and Anthony James – while the stage performance is given to Stefano Zandri. The production is from Miki Chieregato and Roberto Turatti and brings fullness to the sound of Italian disco music in the 80’s. “Don’t Break My Heart” is from the project “Day By Day” from 1987 and is a plea for a continuance of a love which seems troubled yet here in a realm that is worth saving. The dramatic flair of this piece has plenty of deep sequencers pounding out the disco beat with tears and all. One of the lower energy tracks with that after-hours feel.

I have taken the 12” versions of “Don’t Break My Heart” and realigned the piece for this ReStructure Mix. More of the percussion from the original is outlined and more breaks are added to this arrangement.

 

COMING SOON! (SPECIAL 80's EDITION 12/19/23): "We Connect" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Stacy Q



COMING SOON! (SPECIAL 80's EDITION 12/19/23):
"We Connect" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Stacy Q

 

"THAT IS MY JAM!"



"THAT IS MY JAM!"

I can remember hearing this from music lovers after dropping their request on a turntable. And the inevitable - motion, dancing, hands in the air, joyfulness, and most of the time exclaiming, "That Is My Jam!"

It was "our jam”. Dance music has always been modeled for the dance floor throughout the 70's and onto the present day. The creation was motivated by the reaction from the dance floor. A true work in progress.

The beauty of dance music is that it is for dancing. The release of all stress, problems and worries. Feel good music. So the phrase is true and came from the dance floor itself: "This Is Our Jam!"

- Glenn Rivera

 

Lady Funk (PLAYLIST)



Lady Funk (PLAYLIST)

"Too Through" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Jocelyn Brown with Bad Girls

"Something About You" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Angela Bofill

"I'd Rather Spend The Bad Times With You Than Spend The Good Times With Someone New" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Thelma Houston

"Freeway Of Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Aretha Franklin


 

Monday, December 18, 2023

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX: "Don't Break My Heart" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Den Harrow

 



NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX:
"Don't Break My Heart" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Den Harrow


ReStructure Mix Update (12/17/23): “Why Can’t We Live Together” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Kongas


ReStructure Mix Update (12/17/23): “Why Can’t We Live Together” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Kongas

Kongas is a band from the early 70’s and included Cerrone and Don Ray. The band reached a top disco status with their 1977 cover of Steve Winwood’s “Gimme Some Loving” and it’s hard hitting disco energy. Their cover of Timmy Thomas’ “Why Can’t We Live Together” released in 1982 and again, produced by Cerrone. This version lends to the disco percussion and hard beats which ignite the original in a new way. The track has been covered by many bands and artists and this version lands a top level achievement where the elements follow close to the original anthem, yet stand out in their own delivery.

I have taken the 12” version of Kongas’ “Why Can’t We Live Together” and applied a new outline for this ReStructure Mix. The original percussion from Timmy Thomas is used in new segments and a few beaks added to make this one a venture of excitement.

COMING SOON! (SPECIAL 90's EDITION 10/14/23): "Everything Changes" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Kathy Troccoli



COMING SOON! (SPECIAL 90's EDITION 10/14/23):
"Everything Changes" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Kathy Troccoli

 

DISCO VIDEO MIX by GLENN RIVERA - VOL. 1 (PLAYLIST)



DISCO VIDEO MIX by GLENN RIVERA - VOL. 1 (PLAYLIST)

"Tender Is The Night" by THP Orchestra - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

“To Have And Have Not” by Ronny – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

“Love Is The Ultimate” by Ultimate – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

"Touch Me In The Morning" by Marlena Shaw - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera



 

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