Monday, September 30, 2024

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX: "Yo-Yo" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Plaza



NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX:
"Yo-Yo" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Plaza

 

ReStructure Mix Update (9/30/24):”Ou Est Le Soleil” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Paul McCartney


Paul McCartney teamed up with producers Trevor Horn, Stephen Lipson and Shep Pettibone to dive into the underground sound of house music in 1989. This electronic track plays with deep bass and plenty of the ricocheting effects that bring back the early 80’s experimental period where bands like Art Of Noise weaved a new path. Paul works his end with a French vocal asking where is the “sun”? It is an abstract piece which displays Pettibones mixing genius along with Lipson and Horn’s never ending creative edge.

I have taken the 12” versions of “Ou Est Le Soleil” and recreated a  new outline for this ReStructure Mix. More of the electronic pieces are used and chopped into new bits for this track.
 

SONGS OF INNOCENCE AND OF EXPERIENCE(PLAYLIST)


SONGS OF INNOCENCE AND
OF EXPERIENCE(PLAYLIST)

"Gloria" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Laura Branigan

"You're My Heart, You're My Soul" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Modern Talking

"Deliverance" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - People Like Us

"Maybe This Time" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Norma Lewis



 

Sunday, September 29, 2024

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX: "Ou Est Le Soleil?" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Paul McCartney



NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX:
"Ou Est Le Soleil?" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Paul McCartney

 

ReStructure Mix Update (9/29/24):”Exalt-Exalt” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Azoto


Azoto is an Italian disco project created by producer/arranger Celso Valli. “Disco Fizz” is the title of their 1979 album which features many noteworthy hits including “Anytime Or Place” and “San Salvador”. The production is a full on disco ensemble with Valli’s touch of electronics which bring out the end of the 70’s disco sound with a force. “Exalt-Exalt” is a track from the project which is quite mystical in its own sound. The robotic sequencers pound out the rhythm while an operatic chorus delivers the outline of the celebration here. It is one of  the best works of Celso Valli and displays a time where American disco has ceased to flourish and the Italians help to keep it alive throughout the 80’s.

I have taken the album version of “Exalt-Exalt” and worked a new angle to pay tribute to this number for this ReStructure Mix. I have used the fluent sequencers in several new ways to create new breaks and segments for this remix.

 

THE ITALIAN DOSSIER #1 (PLAYLIST)


THE ITALIAN DOSSIER #1 (PLAYLIST)

"The Man From Colours" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix -  Wanexa

"Sia-Sioù (Breakin' Up)" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Esavu

"Capsicum" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Stargo

"Star" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Claudio Mingardi


 

Saturday, September 28, 2024

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX: "Exalt-Exalt" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Azoto



NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX:
"Exalt-Exalt" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Azoto

 

ReStructure Mix Update (9/28/24):”Meeting In The Ladies Room” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Klymaxx


Klymaxx is Bernadette Cooper, Cheryl Cooley, Joyce "Fenderella" Irby, Lorena Shelby, Lynn Malsby, Rayn Jackson, and Robbin Grider. This ensemble of ladies were one of the mainline funk groups of the mid-80’’s. Their 1984 hit “Meeting In The Ladies Room” is one of the surface tracks which outline what these ladies are all about. The funky beat tracks combine street-beat and electronic funk masterfully. The song outlines the problems with ladies keeping their men underwraps in a club full of adoring women. It is played out in a comical sense which gives the song its lasting feel and with the playout of rhythm it still hits the target. Produced by Bo Watson and Vincent Calloway.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “Meeting In The Ladies Room” and revived the funk for this ReStructure Mix. I have used the existing beats and rhythm to outline a new story for this club escapade.
 

A DISCO-PHONIC SOUNDTRACK (PLAYLIST)


A DISCO-PHONIC SOUNDTRACK (PLAYLIST)

"La Cage Aux Folles" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Le Jetè

"Memory" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Diva

"Don't Cry For Me Argentina" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Festival

"If My Friends Could See Me Now" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Linda Clifford


 

Friday, September 27, 2024

COMING SOON! (EDITION 9/27/24): "There's No Me Without You" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Len Boone



COMING SOON! (EDITION 9/27/24):
"There's No Me Without You" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Len Boone

 

club BLOCK (PLAYLIST)


club BLOCK (PLAYLIST)

"I Like It" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - D:Ream

"Dirty Cash" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Adventures of Stevie V.

"Love To The Limit" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Bridgett Grace

"If U Want My Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Dionne


 

Thursday, September 26, 2024

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX (SPECIAL 80'S EDITION 9/26/24): "Meeting In The Ladies Room" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Klymaxx



NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX (SPECIAL 80'S EDITION 9/26/24):
"Meeting In The Ladies Room" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Klymaxx

 

ReStructure Mix Update (9/26/24):”U.F.O. Love Encounter” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Range


Range is an Italo-disco project from Paul Mazzolini (aka Gazebo) and Natasha Maimone. Their 1981 single “Give Me” featured a B-side titled “U.F.O. Love Encounter” which is the focus of this ReStructure Mix. The track has some of the same funky guitar work and galaxy-like keyboard work which centers on two aliens meeting for the first time and planning a rendezvous. The piece has some great keyboard riffs and bass effects and gives off a nice aura of disco magic. Although this is the flip side I always loved hearing the space-theme take off.

I have used the 12” version of “U.F.O. Love Encounter” and worked it in pieces again for this ReStructure Mix.  The new intro lays out a lengthier fade in and more of the cosmic theme is presented in a new arrangement.

 

A PASSION FOR ENERGY (PLAYLIST)


A PASSION FOR ENERGY (PLAYLIST)

"Shout It Out" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Astaire

"Unexpected Lovers" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Pseudonym

"Time Bomb" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Angie Gold

"Slave (For Your Desire)" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Tracy Ackerman


 

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX: "U.F.O. Love Encounter" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Range



NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX:
"U.F.O. Love Encounter" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Range

 

ReStructure Mix Update (9/25/24):”Steppin’ Out” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Joe Jackson


Joe Jackson is a British musician who released his project titled “Night and Day” in 1982 along with the single “Steppin’ Out”. The single was a bi success with its fast paced bass sequencer leading the nightlife fantasy and how much we long for it. One of the bg crossover songs of its time as it fit into the pop-nu wave categories as well as the adult contemporary with its striking piano crescendos. A great 80’s song to reminisce on the flow of pop music and how various influences continues to bring on new sounds.

I have taken the extended version of “Steppin’ Out” and worked to play out a new “shout out” to the “night” in this ReStructure Mix. I have added a slight touch of new percussion to bring the celebration to a peak.
 

said and done (PLAYLIST)


said and done (PLAYLIST)

"Over You" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Wendy

"I Don't Want To Talk About It" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Pamala Stanley

"The Greatest Show On Earth" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Metropolis featuring The Sweethearts of Sigma

"It's Over" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Alma Faye Brooks


 

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

SOUL SUGAR (PLAYLIST)


SOUL SUGAR (PLAYLIST)

"Disco 9000" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Johnnie Taylor

"Ask Me" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Ecstasy Passion and Pain

"Dancin'" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Crown Heights Affair

"Don't Hold Back" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Chanson


 

Sunday, September 22, 2024

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX (SPECIAL 80'S EDITION 9/22/24): "Steppin' Out" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Joe Jackson



NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX (SPECIAL 80'S EDITION 9/22/24):
"Steppin' Out" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Joe Jackson

 

COMING SOON! (EDITION 9/22/24): "Yo-Yo" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Plaza



COMING SOON! (EDITION 9/22/24):
"Yo-Yo" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Plaza

 

ReStructure Mix Update (9/22/24):”All Systems Go” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Donna Summer


Donna Summer took her voice to the limits of success throughout the 70’s which led eventually to her search for the layers below the “Queen Of Disco”. Her project titled “All Systems Go” from 1987 was a mixture of synth-pop tracks and also a few adult contemporary pieces where she uses the magic of her voice to introduce us to more of her undying talents. The title track, “All Systems Go” is a track that she co-wrote with Munich musician Harold Faltermeyer (“Axel “F”) and he also produced. The song is a fantasy number using the love experience as a trip to the stars. Donna delivers this experience once again in her powerful yet smooth delivery and then opens the portal with her convincing excitement throughout each chorus. It is one of my favorite 80’s tracks from Donna’s repertoire.

I have taken the 12” remix of “All Systems Go” and chipped it down for this new ReStructure Mix. I have removed much of the sampled vocals which outline the original mix and worked on bringing focus to Donna’s performance.
 

Saturday, September 21, 2024

LOVE and THE BEAT (PLAYLIST)


LOVE and THE BEAT (PLAYLIST)

"C'est Magnifique" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Santa Esmeralda

"You're The First, The Last, My Everything" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Barry White

"Mi Corazón" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Kat Mandu

"I Wanna Be Your Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Rose


 

Friday, September 20, 2024

BALL OF CHOCOLATES (PLAYLIST)


BALL OF CHOCOLATES (PLAYLIST)

"Ain't Nothing Gonna Keep Me From You" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Teri DeSario

"I'll Do My Best (For You Baby)" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Ritchie Family

"Fever" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Sylvester

"Kiss Power" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Firefly


 

Thursday, September 19, 2024

COMING SOON! (EDITION 9/19/24): "Ou Est Le Soleil?" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Paul McCartney



COMING SOON! (EDITION 9/19/24):
"Ou Est Le Soleil?" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Paul McCartney


 

CB - MS. CLAUDJA BARRY(PLAYLIST)


CB - MS. CLAUDJA BARRY(PLAYLIST)

"Beat My Drum" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Claudja Barry

"Down and Counting" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Claudja Barry

"I Will Follow Him" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Claudja Barry

"One Night Queen" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Claudja Barry


 

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX: "All Systems Go" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Donna Summer



NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX:
"All Systems Go" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Donna Summer


 

ReStructure Mix Update (9/18/24):”Disco Panther” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Cassandra


Cassandra (Roberto Maurizio Coatti) is a transgender Italian actress and singer who released the single “Disco Panther” in 1978 - produced by Alan Taylor and arranged by Celso Valli. This number is pure camp as it mashes a sexy disco music along with Henry Mancini’s theme from “The Pink Panther”. The arrangement is all of 1978 with the fast moving disco bassline and the swirling strings. There are a few drop ins of the theme from the “panther” which completes the title and the vocal is very reminiscent of Amanda Lear’s concoctions. It is sheer fun and camp all along this track and the disco essence is captured completely.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “Disco Panther” and focused more on the foundation of rhythms for this ReStructure Mix. There are a few looped guitar solos and sequencer breaks to give the track more of an open feel.

 

COMING SOON! (EDITION 9/18/24): "Exalt-Exalt" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Azoto



COMING SOON! (EDITION 9/18/24):
"Exalt-Exalt" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Azoto

 

disco-insomnia (PLAYLIST)



disco-insomnia (PLAYLIST)

"Restless" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Starpoint

"The Dominatrix Sleeps Tonight" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Dominatrix

"Another Sleepless Night" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Shawn Christopher

"Can't Get To Sleep At Night" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Donna Summer


 

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

COMING SOON! (SPECIAL 90'S EDITION 9/17/24): "Blade Runner" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Remake



COMING SOON! (SPECIAL 90'S EDITION 9/17/24):
"Blade Runner" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Remake

 

GARAGE-DANCE (PLAYLIST)


GARAGE-DANCE (PLAYLIST)

"Heat You Up (Melt You Down)" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Shirley Lites

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

"Love Has Come Around" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Donald Byrd and 125 Street NYC

"Love's Gonna Get You" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Jocelyn Brown


 

Monday, September 16, 2024

COMING SOON! (SPECIAL 80'S EDITION 9/16/24): "Meeting In The Ladies Room" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Klymaxx



COMING SOON! (SPECIAL 80'S EDITION 9/16/24):
"Meeting In The Ladies Room" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Klymaxx

 

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX: "Disco Panther" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Cassandra



NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX:
"Disco Panther" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Cassandra

 

DESIROUS! (PLAYLIST)


DESIROUS! (PLAYLIST)

"High On Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Claire

"Trippin' On The Moon" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Cerrone

"Groove Me" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Fern Kinney

"Cheri" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Madleen Kane



 

Sunday, September 15, 2024

ReStructure Mix Update (9/15/24):”I Beg Your Pardon” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Kon Kan


Kon Kan is a dance project from DJ Barry Harris who began a dance track with a mash-up of current vocals along with a classic piece of country-western (“(I Never Promised You A) Rose Garden)” by Lynn Anderson. The single was a huge dance floor success and brought upon their album project titled “Move To Move” in 1989. The clever layout of the song is one that was innovative for the time and only heard before in special DJ remix medleys. The 80’s closing was a big celebration with tracks like this.

I have taken the 12” versions of “I Beg Your Pardon” and along with more of Lynn Anderson’s classic works this new ReStructure Mix. The new arrangement utilizes the verses in a new way and also extends the drop in piece of the classic piece.

 

DISCO . . . IN THE ROUND (PLAYLIST)


DISCO . . . IN THE ROUND (PLAYLIST)

"Once Upon A Time" by Donna Summer - Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

“Panic!” by French Kiss – Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

"Candy Man" by Mary Jane Girls - Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

"Fire Night Dance" by Peter Jacques Band - Video Mix by Glenn Rivera


 

Saturday, September 14, 2024

DISCO HOLIDAY (PLAYLIST)


DISCO HOLIDAY (PLAYLIST)

"Makin' It" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - David Naughton

"Love Magic" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - John Davis & The Monster Orchestra

"A Lover's Holiday" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Change

"Get On The Funk Train" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Munich Machine


 

Friday, September 13, 2024

BOX OFFICE POISON (PLAYLIST)



BOX OFFICE POISON (PLAYLIST)


“Livin’ It Up” by Bell & James – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

“Superman” by Herbie Mann – Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

"Forbidden Love" by Madleen Kane - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

“Big Spender” by The Ritchie Family – Video Mix by Glenn Rivera


 

Thursday, September 12, 2024

OPEN HOUSE (PLAYLIST)


OPEN HOUSE (PLAYLIST)

"Too Blind To See It" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Kym Sims

"Uncle Bob's Burly House" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Uncle Bob

"Musical Freedom (You Got The Love)" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Paul Simpson featuring Candi Staton

"Welcome To My Heaven" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Kim Martin



 

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

COMING SOON! (EDITION 9/11/24): "U.F.O. Love Encounter" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Range



COMING SOON! (EDITION 9/11/24):
"U.F.O. Love Encounter" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Range

 

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX (SPECIAL 80'S EDITION 9/11/24): "I Beg Your Pardon" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Kon Kan



NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX (SPECIAL 80'S EDITION 9/11/24):
"I Beg Your Pardon" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Kon Kan

 

ReStructure Mix Update (9/11/24):”Unison” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Junior


Junior (Norman Washington Giscombe, Jr.) is a soul/funk vocalist from London who had a big hit in 1981 titled “Mama Used To Say” which brought his name to the dance floor and DJ booths. His next single was released in 1983 and was titled “Unison” - produced by Andy Goldmark and Bruce Roberts. This single was released on the Casablanca Record and Filmworks label. A more subtle early morning sound on this track which contains some wonderful keyboard riffs which play out as a mellow strike yet resonate for seconds throughout the song. It is one of the tracks which always brings to my mind more of an afterhours feel. 

I have taken the 12” version (vocal and dub) of “Unison” and recreated a new ReStructure Mix to pull this one out to the dance floor again. I have utilized the lighty frenetic beats for a new intro and more of the anthem like chorus for the exit.

 

SWIRL! (PLAYLIST)



SWIRL! (PLAYLIST)

"How Long" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Lipps, Inc.

"Running Away" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Roy Ayers Ubiquity

"Dancing The Night Away" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Voggue

"Inside Out" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Odyssey


 

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

SYNTH-BEATS (PLAYLIST)


SYNTH-BEATS (PLAYLIST)

"White Horse" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Laid Back

"Radio Ga Ga" -  Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Queen

"Love Oasis" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Patris

"Can't You Feel It" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Time


 

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