Wednesday, October 30, 2024

THERE'S SOMETHING ABOUT "ABBA" (PLAYLIST)


THERE'S SOMETHING ABOUT "ABBA" (PLAYLIST)

"Summernight City" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Astaire

"The Visitors" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - ABBA

"SOS" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - ABBA

"Lay All Your Love On Me" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Poison No. 9


 

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX: "Hang On In There Baby" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Alton McClain and Destiny



NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX:
"Hang On In There Baby" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix
- Alton McClain and Destiny

 

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

ReStructure Mix Update (10/29/24):”Jeopardy” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Greg Kihn Band


ReStructure Mix Update (10/29/24):”Jeopardy” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Greg Kihn Band

Greg Kihn Band is a 70’s group whose 1983 track “Jeopardy” gave them a #2 spots on the Billboard 100 chart. The song is a funky groove with the band feeding into the possibility of an affair about to end. An 80’s feel all together in the powerful crossover feel of rhythm guitars and igniting choruses. The fantastic approach at the dance market was a huge movement from many rock and pop groups and the outcome in the best is a single like this. 

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “Jeopardy” and reframed the song for this ReStructure Mix. A new layout for the foundation with more of the electronics leading the path into the ill-begotten theme.

DISCOSEXUAL (PLAYLIST)


DISCOSEXUAL (PLAYLIST)

"Sexcrime (Nineteen Eighty Four)" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Eurythmics

"Sex  Or Sex" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Cristiana

"Sex Appeal" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Sophie St. Laurent

"Dr. Sex" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Pleasure and The Beast


 

Sunday, October 27, 2024

ENERGY LEFT-OVERS (PLAYLIST)


ENERGY LEFT-OVERS (PLAYLIST)

"Destiny" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Two Sisters

"Hurricane" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Tapps

"In New York" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Passion

"You Set Me On Fire" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Paradise Express


 

Friday, October 25, 2024

DISCO NOIR: "The Birds" (1963) - To many feathers and droppings can leave a town a bit "bitter".



DISCO NOIR: "The Birds" (1963)
- To many feathers and droppings can leave a town a bit "bitter".

 

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX: "Jeopardy" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Greg Kihn Band



NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX:
"Jeopardy" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Greg Kihn Band

 

ReStructure Mix Update (10/25/24):”Bula Bula” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Praga Khan


Praga Khan is Maurice Joseph Francois Engelen - a Belgium producer who worked on several New Beat projects during the late 80’s and early 90’s. Some of his most memorable were Lords Of Acid and Jade 4 U - it was a new style of music created with the heavy electronic feel dominating the arrangements. “Bula Bula” is a 1989 single with a house touch used among the samples of the rock n’ roll classic “Wully Bully” by Sam and The Sham which was released in 1964 and also percussion pieces from Issac Hayes “Theme from Shaft” from 1971. The outrageous bass elements bounce back and forth like a beach ball creating a rhythmic edge for this piece. It is one of the early New Beat/Belgium tracks which helped to make the genre one of the successful alternative dance sounds of the period.

I have taken the 12” version of “Bula Bula” and reconfigured the theme into a new ReStructure Mix along with more of the original samples. There are breakdowns of the original keyboards in pieces to give way to a whole new experience.
 

Back In The Discozoic Era (PLAYLIST)


Back In The Discozoic Era (PLAYLIST)

"Superman" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Celi Bee & The Buzzy Bunch

"On Fire" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – T-Connection

"I Wanna Funk With You Tonite" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Giorgio

"Boogie Fever" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Sylvers


 

Thursday, October 24, 2024

COMING SOON! (EDITION 10/24/24): "Hang On In There Baby" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Alton McClain and Johnny Bristol



COMING SOON! (EDITION 10/24/24):
"Hang On In There Baby" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix
- Alton McClain and Johnny Bristol

 

COMING SOON! (EDITION 10/24/24): "Miss Chatelaine" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - K.D. Lang



COMING SOON! (EDITION 10/24/24):
"Miss Chatelaine" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - K.D. Lang

 

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

YOWSAH! (PLAYLIST)


YOWSAH! (PLAYLIST)

"Begin The Beguine" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Johnny Mathis

"Embraceable You" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Westside Strutters

"Like An Old Time Melody" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Teresa

"I Remember Yesterday" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Donna Summer


 

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX (SPECIAL 80'S EDITION 10/22/24): "Bula Bula" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Praga Khan



NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX (SPECIAL 80'S EDITION 10/22/24):
"Bula Bula" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Praga Khan

 

ReStructure Mix Update (10/22/24):”High Society” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Norma Jean


Norma Jean is a disco/soul vocalist who is also known as one of the members of Chic. Her solo career began in 1978 with her self-titled project which included the hit singles “Saturday” and “Sorcerer” - both produced by Bernard Edwards and Nile Rogers. “High Society” is a single released in 1979 and again has the deep bass guitar magic of Chic and the classic edge of the feat to make it to the top of success. The riff of the song is the chorus which flows like a magic proverb taking us into the groove that Edwards/Rogers so magnificently worked. The string section are the disco sweeping effects that made the dance floor sway and move throughout the 70’s. A great track and also one of my favorites in this genre.

I have taken the 12” version of “High Society” and worked on a new ReStructure Mix with a few new add-ins. A funky drum pattern that helps to bring the bass to a new excitement and an updated arrangement to bring happiness to those who know this track all together.

 

CONCISE SALSOUL (PLAYLIST)


CONCISE SALSOUL (PLAYLIST)

"Good Morning Midnight" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix -First Choice

"Ten Percent" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Double Exposure

"Don't Beat Around The Bush" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Sasoul Orchestra

"I Love New York" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Metropolis featuring The Sweethearts of Sigma


 

Monday, October 21, 2024

DANCING AS ONE (PLAYLIST)


DANCING AS ONE (PLAYLIST)

"Dancing and Romancing" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Passion

"Dancing In Paradise" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - El Coco

"In The Forest" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Baby 'O

"Shoulda Gone Dancin'" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - High Inergy


 

Friday, October 18, 2024

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX: "High Society" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Norma Jean


NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX:
"High Society" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Norma Jean


 

SUMMER IN THE 80'S: Donna (PLAYLIST)


SUMMER IN THE 80'S: Donna (PLAYLIST)

"Looking Up" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Donna Summer

"Highway Runner" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Donna Summer

"State Of Independence" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Donna Summer

"Nightlife" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Donna Summer


 

Thursday, October 17, 2024

ReStructure Mix Update (10/18/24):”Breakin’...There’s No Stopping Us” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Ollie and Jerry


Ollie and Jerry are Jerry Knight and Ollie Brown - a duo who have both performed as artists and produced many artists. Their contribution to the soundtrack for the 1984 street-dance film “Breakin’” is the main theme “Breakin’...There’s No Stopping Us” and was written and produced by both. This inspiring piece is a beat-box driven track which bumps and pounds in and out of every chorus. It is a positive feel which gives off the 80’s challenges which became the spotlight for many dance featured films. Production is a full on electronic arrangement with the soulful vocals of both Ollie and Jerry lending their efforts to spread a positive vibe at the dancefloor.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “Breakin’...There’s No Stopping Us” and realigned those street-beats in new areas for this ReStructure Mix. The layout features more of the instrumentation to fill in the energy here and the intro and fade giveaway to a touch of dance drama.
 

COMING SOON! (EDITION 10/17/24): "Jeopardy" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Greg Kihn Band



COMING SOON! (EDITION 10/17/24):
"Jeopardy" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Greg Kihn Band

 

COMING SOON! (SPECIAL 80'S EDITION 10/17/24): "Bula Bula" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Praga Khan



COMING SOON! (SPECIAL 80'S EDITION 10/17/24):
"Bula Bula" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Praga Khan

 

UNIVERSAL MOOD (PLAYLIST)


UNIVERSAL MOOD (PLAYLIST)

"Love Is The Groove" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Betsy Cook

"Hazme Sonar" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Morenas

"Why Can't We Live Together" -  Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Kongas

"Come Alive" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - JB Orchestra


 

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

COMING SOON! (EDITION 10/16/24): "High Society" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Norma Jean



COMING SOON! (EDITION 10/16/24):
"High Society" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Norma Jean

 

Disco Sentiment (PLAYLIST)


Disco Sentiment (PLAYLIST)

"Computer Music" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Suzy Q

"So Close To Heaven" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Trix

"Say It Again" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Santana

"Dancing In The Dark" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Bruce Springsteen


 

Monday, October 14, 2024

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX: "Breakin'...There's No Stopping Us" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Ollie and Jerry



NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX:
"Breakin'...There's No Stopping Us"
- Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Ollie and Jerry


 

ReStructure Mix Update (10/14/24):”Lay It On The Line” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Elaine Charles


Elaine Charles is a high energy artist from Canada founded by Louis Toteda and her 1987 single “Lay It On The Line” being one of her big dance floor hits. The track was produced by Teneen Ali and was mixed down by The Golden Boys using the sample riffs to emphasize its power. The song is an ultimatum drawn by our heroine who knows something is going on behind the scenes with her relationship and she wants to know now. It is a fast moving piece that never gives up from start to finish and one of the crossover tracks of the time from Canadian label to US.

I have taken the 12” vocal and dub of “Lay It On The Line” and reworked the energy for this new ReStructure Mix. Adding a longer new fade-in intro and also taking advantage of those wonderful percussion layers.
 

DRIPPING LOVE (PLAYLIST)


DRIPPING LOVE (PLAYLIST)

"God Don't Like Ugly" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Roberta Flack

"Together We Are Beautiful" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Fern Kinney

"Love Is" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Gino Soccio

"Under Your Spell" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Phyllis Hyman


 

Sunday, October 13, 2024

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX: "Lay It On The Line" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Elaine Charles



NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX:
"Lay It On The Line" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Elaine Charles

 

CAST A DISCO SCREEN (PLAYLIST)


CAST A DISCO SCREEN (PLAYLIST)

“(Theme from) The Lord Of The Rings” by Aragorn Ballroom Orchestra – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Underwater" by Harry Thumann - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

“It Should Have Been Me” by Jayne Edwards – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

“Erotic Soul” by Larry Page Orchestra – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera


 

ReStructure Mix Update (10/13/24):”Blade Runner” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Remake


Remake is  a techno dance project from Adriano Dodici, Alex Neri, Marco Baroni and Mr. Muzak - and also a full dedication to the trancescene of the early 90’s. Their 1992 release “Blade Runner” is a dance interpretation of the Vangelis soundtrack to the sci-fi epic by the same name. This single has echoes of the 70’s electronic age ignited by Giorgio Moroder with moments where his “Chase” comes to mind. There is a unique outline where the recognizable melody from the film becomes the touch of what is needed to make this one work. There are several sequencers which plot out the rhythm and pull this one in and out of segments into breaks.

I have taken the 12” versions of Remake’s “Blade Runner” and laid out a few new mementos for this ReStructure Mix. I also added pieces of the original soundtrack by Vangelis and a few samples from the film to point this in the right direction.
 

Saturday, October 12, 2024

LET THERE BE HOUSE! (PLAYLIST)


LET THERE BE HOUSE! (PLAYLIST)

"No Good Boy" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Maxi Shannon

"Big Fun" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Inner City

"I Feel It" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Suzie and The Cubans

"Do It For Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Ann Consuelo


 

Friday, October 11, 2024

COMING SOON! (EDITION 10/11/24): "Breakin'...There's No Stoppin' Us" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Ollie and Jerry



COMING SOON! (EDITION 10/11/24):
"Breakin'...There's No Stoppin' Us"
- Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Ollie and Jerry

 

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX (SPECIAL 90'S EDITION 10/11/24): "Blade Runner" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Remake



NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX (SPECIAL 90'S EDITION 10/11/24):
"Blade Runner" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Remake

 

COME ON AND GET THE WEEKEND! (PLAYLIST)


COME ON AND GET THE WEEKEND! (PLAYLIST)

"Baby Come and Get It" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Pointer Sisters

"Don't Stop Your Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Booker T.

"I Have A Destiny" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Denise McCann

"Take It To The Zoo" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Sunshine


 

ReStructure Mix Update (10/11/24):”War Boys” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Annabella


Annabella is Annabella Lwin - and also the lead vocalist in the 80s band Bow-Wow-Wow (“I Want Candy”). Her solo career began in 1986 with the release of her project titled “Fever” - produced by John Robe, The System, Jim Lee, Greg Walsh, and Zeus B. Held. “War Boys” is the first single release from the album and is a mixture of street beat and alternative rock. The story here are the fallen boys who never make it to love in their attempts and even though failure comes they continue to fight for it. Annabella uses a child-like voice to relay this lesson and also moves closely to the electronic and alternative mix. Lots of sound symbolism passes through every once in a bit along with John Robe’s heavy bass sequencers which bring back reminiscent of Shannon. 

I have taken the 12” vocal, dub and instrumental of “War Boys” to give salute to those fallen soldiers in this ReStructure Mix. I have worked to create a more fluent arrangement with a few new layered effects.
 

Thursday, October 10, 2024

ORBIT DISCO (PLAYLIST)


ORBIT DISCO (PLAYLIST)

"Music Inspired by 'Star Wars'" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Meco

"Moonboots" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Orlando Riva Sound (ORS)

"Disco Galaxy" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Bombers

"Space Bass"- Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Slick



 

Tuesday, October 8, 2024

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX: "War Boys" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Annabella (lead singer from Bow Wow Wow "I Want Candy")



NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX:
"War Boys" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix
- Annabella (lead singer from Bow Wow Wow "I Want Candy")

 

ReStructure Mix Update (10/8/24):”Visitors” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Koto


Koto is Anfrando Maiola composing and arranging and produced by Stefano Cundari. This Italian dance project is one of the classic pieces of music from 1985 and many keyboard riffs make up each of Koto’a creations. “Visitors” is  a mind bending instrumental which seems to outline a close look at those mysterious flying ships from far away. The mood of this one is eerie yet uplifting. The full-on electronic production works like magic here as the fingers move up and out to place us right there in the eyes of our “visitors”.

I have taken the 12” version of “Visitors” and re edited the piece into a new ReStructure Mix. The new outline includes some flash mixing from one riff to another as well as some dropped in percussion.
 

CAUSE AND EFFECT (PLAYLIST)


CAUSE AND EFFECT (PLAYLIST)

"Body Language" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Spinners

"The Party" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Destination

"Cisselin' Hot" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Chuck Cissel

"Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground)" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Jacksons


 

Monday, October 7, 2024

COMING SOON! (EDITION 10/7/24): "Lay It On The Line" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Elaine Charles



COMING SOON! (EDITION 10/7/24):
"Lay It On The Line" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Elaine Charles

 

COMING SOON! (EDITION 10/7/24): "War Boys" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Annabella



COMING SOON! (EDITION 10/7/24):
"War Boys" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Annabella

 

ReStructure Mix Update (10/7/24):”I Was Born To Love You” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Freddie Mercury


Freddie Mercury began his solo career in 1985  with his project “Mr. Bad Guy” which was self-produced. At the time Freddie was known to believe that people wanted to dance and his dedication came by creating a project with dance tracks. “I Was Born To Love” is a crescendo of romance in a love song and glares over the dance floor like the finale of an opera. It is quite the dramatic feel of a love which needs to be amplified. Freddie’s vocals work well over the electronic base of this track and flows as lovely as his voice ever could. There are moments where fireworks could have been ignited and where the drama hits the bell at the lop of the tower.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “I Was Born To Love You” and rewired the track for a new ReStructure Mix. The formula here is to utilize those breaks and roaring bass keyboards to the capacity they were placed.
 

DISCO concatenation (PLAYLIST)


DISCO concatenation (PLAYLIST)

"Helping Myself" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Kendra

"Valley Of The Dolls" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Giorgio

"Born To Be Alive" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Disco Connection

"I Feel Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Devastation


 

Friday, October 4, 2024

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX: "I Was Born To Love You" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Freddie Mercury



NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX:
"I Was Born To Love You" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Freddie Mercury

 

ReStructure Mix Update (10/4/24):”Cream” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Prince


ReStructure Mix Update (10/4/24):”Cream” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Prince

Prince has been a gift to music fans everywhere. His compositions are teasing, invoking and enticing - as is his 1991 release titled “Cream”. The track starts off as a rolling tribute to the 60’s psychedelic rock scene and then converts itself into a bustin’ out piece. The guitars as usual keep Prince at bay as he loses his excitement throughout the song. It is one of the sexiest recordings and displays once again how this man was more than a master with music.

I have taken the 12” version of “Cream” and reworked this slick number for a ReStructure Mix. I have extended parts of the song where more hip movements fit in and also taken his vocal riffs to another sensual place.

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