Saturday, February 28, 2026

COMING SOON! - SPECIAL NINETIES EDITION: "Baby It's Allright Now" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Miss Nicky Trax



COMING SOON! - SPECIAL NINETIES EDITION:
"Baby It's Allright Now" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Miss Nicky Trax 

 

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION: "Lucky Charms" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Hard Corps



NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION:
"Lucky Charms" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Hard Corps

 

ReStructure Mix Update (2/28/26): ”Hills Of Kat Mandu” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Suns Of Shiva


Suns Of Shiva is an electronic disco project from high energy producer, Ian Anthony Stephens (Paul Parker, Midnight Shift, Madleen Kane, The Flirtations, Marsha Raven) and he takes the Tantra classic “Hills Of Kat Mandu” from 1979 and translate it into a new energy for its release in 1993. Stephens does an incredible job at the layers which were created by the late Celso Valli and weaves a high energy piece which is bound to bring back memories of being somewhere on the dance floor that did not exist anywhere else. Released on his Klone Records label and given the lift that a classic dance floor track deserves without taking away it phenomenal.

I have taken the 12” version of Suns Of Shiva’s “Hills Of Kat Mandu” and reworked a new ReStructure Mix. Paying homage to Mr. Stephen's wonderful new and energetic arrangement with a few new turns.
 

On A Disco Night . . . (PLAYLIST)


On A Disco Night . . .  (PLAYLIST)

"Leaving On The Midnight Train" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Nick Straker Band

"Trouble In Paradise" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Sylvester

“Disco People" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Mike Theordore Orchestra

"You're A Beat" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Eastbound Expressway


 

Friday, February 27, 2026

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL NINETIES EDITION: "‎Hills Of Kat Mandu" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Suns Of Shiva



NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL NINETIES EDITION:
"‎Hills Of Kat Mandu" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Suns Of Shiva

 

COMING SOON! - SPECIAL NINETIES EDITION: "You Know How To Love Me" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Tafuri



COMING SOON! - SPECIAL NINETIES EDITION:
"You Know How To Love Me" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Tafuri 

 

ReStructure Mix Update (2/27/26): ”Fly Hi” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Whirlpool featuring Mel Torme


Whirlpool are Eric D. Clark, Fred Heimermann, Hans Nieswandt and Justus Köhncke - together they created an experimental house project sampling pieces from Mel Torme’s 2013 jazz release, “Hi Fly”. The original in the crooner style fits wonderfully into the house and dub-feel scene with its display of the night life as a “crazy” way. The execution is done very well in two 12” versions where one follows a standard vibe while the other goes deeper into a moorish edge (provided by Morel). The Whirlpool 12” was released in 1993 and played out to those underground crowds who may have been moving to a house set finding themselves in a whole new world. A classic among those who may have experienced it in the right realm and right time.

I have taken both versions of the Whirlpool track “Fly Hi” and reacquainted it with a few more pieces of Mel Torme’s number for this ReStructure Mix. The cross between both versions are united in a non-stop blend for those inspiring dancers.
 

FRIDAY GIRL - DEBBIE HARRY (PLAYLIST)


FRIDAY GIRL - DEBBIE HARRY (PLAYLIST)

"I Want That Man" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Deborah Harry

"Sweet and Low" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Debbie Harry

“Backfired" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix -Debbie Harry

"Rush Rush" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Debbie Harry


 

Thursday, February 26, 2026

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL NINETIES EDITION: "Fly Hi" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Whirlpool featuring Mel Torme



NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL NINETIES EDITION:
"Fly Hi" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Whirlpool featuring Mel Torme

 

ReStructure Mix Update (2/26/26): ”New York Nights” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Amant


Amant is a disco group from producer, arranger, composer Mr. Ray Martinez - whose big disco hit from 1978 titled “If There’s Love” created a parallel between Euro-disco and mainstream dance music in America. His fully orchestrated pieces were lush arrangements which tugged not only at the heart and soul - but also invigorated dance floors during the disco era. “New York Nights” is Amant’s 1982 single released on Martniez’s own dance label Paris International Records. The track plays out as an anthem to The Big Apple and the excitement of living a night during the heyday of the nightlife. One of the welcomed pieces from a classic disco group which left an indelible mark on dance floors and dance charts.

I have taken the 12” version of “New York Nights” and reworked the electronic arrangement into a new ReStructure Mix. I have spaced out the original in a new way and intended to keep the original energy working throughout this remix.
 

NON-EXPIRING ENERGY (PLAYLIST)


NON-EXPIRING ENERGY (PLAYLIST)

"I Need A Man In My Life" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Katie Kissoon

"Shine A Little Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Les Blues Belles

“Can The Rhythm" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Girl Talk

"Guilty" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Hotline


 

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

done love (PLAYLIST)


done love (PLAYLIST)

"Savin' Myself" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Eria Fachin

"Get Another Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Chantal Curtis

“Let You Come Into My Life" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Carol Douglas

"Don't Wanna Lose You" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Madleen Kane


 

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

EVER-HAZELL - HAZELL DEAN (PLAYLIST)


EVER-HAZELL - HAZELL DEAN (PLAYLIST)

"Jealous Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Hazell Dean

"Maybe (We Should Call It A Day)" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Hazell Dean

“They Say It's Gonna Rain" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Hazell Dean

"Evergreen" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Hazell Dean


 

Monday, February 23, 2026

COMING SOON! - SPECIAL NINETIES EDITION: "Free To Be" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Gioia



COMING SOON! - SPECIAL NINETIES EDITION: "Free To Be" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Gioia

 

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX: "New York Nights" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Amant



NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX: "New York Nights" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Amant

 

ReStructure Mix Update (2/23/26): ”So Hard” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Pet Shop Boys


Pet Shop Boys are Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe - a duo that has taken the high energy synthesizers and keyboards from the Bobby Orlando period and transformed the sound into their own. “So Hard” comes from their 1990 project titled, “Behavior” and is perhaps one of their intrinsic pieces. Taking ordinary situations brought on by feeling is one of their creative means. “So Hard” takes a relationship where adultery/infidelity is examined with their mild yet direct written responses. Fast paced from start to finish this tale is one of their powerful songs and simply laid out. These artists continue to create and morph into several arenas for spotlights. 

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental versions of “So Hard” and rebuilt this purpose for this new ReStructure Mix. Weaving together the memorable riffs and portions which make it work even now. 
 

HOW HIGH-NRG CAN YOU GO? (PLAYLIST)


HOW HIGH-NRG CAN YOU GO? (PLAYLIST)

"Ending Up On A High" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Seventh Avenue

"You Can't Help (Sentimental Sunday)" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Flesh

“Too Hot To Stop The Rock" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Keith Zorros

"New York" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Flower


 

Sunday, February 22, 2026

SHALAMAR: again! (PLAYLIST)


SHALAMAR: again! (PLAYLIST)

"The Second Time Around" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Shalamar

"A Night To Remember" -  Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Shalamar

“Tossing, Turning and Swinging" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Shalamar

"Make That Move" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Shalamar


 

Saturday, February 21, 2026

COMING SOON! - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION: "Lucky Charm" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Hard Corps



COMING SOON! - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION:
"Lucky Charm" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Hard Corps

 

reminicent beats (PLAYLIST)


reminicent beats (PLAYLIST)

"Hold On To This Moment" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Mystery

"Memory" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Diva

“Bring It Back" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Taka Boom

"Ash 48" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Amii Stewart


 

Friday, February 20, 2026

COMING SOON! - SPECIAL NINETIES EDITION: "Hills Of Kat Mandu" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Suns Of Shiva



COMING SOON! - SPECIAL NINETIES EDITION:
"Hills Of Kat Mandu" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Suns Of Shiva 

 

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL NINETIES EDITION: "So Hard" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Pet Shop Boys



NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL NINETIES EDITION:
"So Hard" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Pet Shop Boys
 

ReStructure Mix Update (2/20/26): ”Square Rooms” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Al Corley


Al Corley is best known for his part in the 80’s television series “Dynasty” and during the mid-80’s his brief solo music recording career beginning with a project produced by Munich producer, Harold Faltermeyer (“Axel F”, “Thief Of Hearts”) - the project included his dance single from 1984 titled “Square Rooms”. A moody piece of 80’s pop-dance with a definite style along with Al’s vocals which belong in this time period. Production features Faltermeyer’s experience with his work alongside Giorgio Moroder and Donna Summer with a pulsing bass sequencer and piercing keyboards luring us into the somewhat destined loss of heart. A nice start on the dance floor for the time period to make his mark early.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “Square Rooms” and reworked a new episode for this ReStructure Mix. A new downbeat pounds out the first half of this remix and a new fading exit which haunts us with Al’s vocal riff. 
 

DISCO BOTOX (PLAYLIST)



DISCO BOTOX (PLAYLIST)

"New Attitude" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Patti LaBelle

"What You're Missing" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - K-klass

“Cool" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Time

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


 

Thursday, February 19, 2026

COMING SOON! - SPECIAL NINETIES EDITION: "Fly Hi" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Whirlpool featuring Mel Torme



COMING SOON! - SPECIAL NINETIES EDITION:
"Fly Hi" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Whirlpool featuring Mel Torme 

 

venture of love (PLAYLIST)


venture of  love (PLAYLIST)

"Love, What You've Done To Me" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Celi Bee

"Love Condition" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Nina Schiller

“Don't (Take My Love Away)" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Saturday Night Band

"Can't Give It Up" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Carly Simon


 

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

COMING SOON! (EDITION 2/18/26): "New York Nights" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Amant



COMING SOON! (EDITION 2/18/26):
"New York Nights" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Amant

 

LOOK...DISCO (PLAYLIST)


LOOK...DISCO (PLAYLIST)

"The Look of Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - ABC

"Get The Look" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - New Paradise

“Looking Out" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Oh, Romeo

"Mother, Look What They've Done To Me" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Amanda Lear


 

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

COMING SOON! - SPECIAL NINETIES EDITION: "So Hard" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Pet Shop Boys



COMING SOON! - SPECIAL NINETIES EDITION:
"So Hard" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Pet Shop Boys 

 

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION: "Square Rooms" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Al Corley



NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION:
"Square Rooms" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Al Corley

 

ReStructure Mix Update (2/17/26): ”Popcorn” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – M and H Band


M and H Band is French producer, Mark Haliday (hence the ‘M’ and ‘H’). His concept group for a late 80’s cover of the pop-experimental song “Popcorn” from 1972 which introduced many to the Moog synthesizer with its bubbly melody and rolling sequencers. The original qualifies as one of the early innovative pop tracks to be identified as “disco”. Halliday uses a “scat” riff to complete his cover of the piece and layers many riffs over his audio canvas. One of the best disco versions of this classic with some self identifying parts of its own. With the move forward through technology this cover and the original are definitely a big part of dance history.

I have taken the 12” versions of M and H Band’s cover of “Popcorn” to realign them into an abstract version for this ReStructure Mix. Using the whole emphasis of a trip about to take place to give the arrangement a new feel and somewhat experimental take once again.
 

MAP OF THE MIRROR BALL (PLAYLIST)


MAP OF THE MIRROR BALL (PLAYLIST)

"Take Off" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Harlow

"Souvenirs" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Voyage

“Lift Off" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Patrick Cowley

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


 

Monday, February 16, 2026

LOVE & BEATS (PLAYLIST)


LOVE & BEATS (PLAYLIST)

"California Dreaming" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Midnight Shift

"The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Quantize

“For Your Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Discotheque

"Let's Hang On" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Salazar


 

Sunday, February 15, 2026

ReStructure Mix Update (2/15/26): ”Goodbye Stranger” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Pepsi and Shirlie


Pepsi and Shirlie are Pepsi DeMacque and Shirlie Holliman - prior to their duo releases both were backup singers for the group WHAM! in the early 80’s. “Goodbye Stranger” is their 1987 single from their project titled “All Right Now” - produced by Pete Hammond. One of the tracks which made them a club favorite during the time period and also gave them a spot as an exciting new duo. The emphasis on “Goodbye Stranger” is a dismissal of excitement during the first meeting of a potential love interest - but according to our gals it was just not meant to be. The stripped down production of the 12” single is a house piece where the song is stripped down to its bare and a thumping house bass is inserted. Another serenade to that house movement in the late 80s.

I have taken the 12” versions of “Goodbye Stranger” and recreated a new venture for this ReStructure Mix. Using the original percussion pieces and bass I have assembled a new intro and drop out for this number.

 

dub-like STATE (PLAYLIST)


dub-like STATE (PLAYLIST)

"Vibes" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - African Suite

"Love Money" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Funk Masters

“Catch" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Sun-La-Shan

"Menhungry" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Maxine Dee


 

Saturday, February 14, 2026

ReStructure Mix Update (2/14/26): ”Now Baby Now” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Kano


Kano is an Italian disco project from Luciano Ninzatti, Stefano Pulga and Matteo Bonsanto. Their 1980 single “I’m Ready” helped to bridge the edge of electronic funk and the heavy synthesizer foundation of Italo-disco. One of the moments in dance history where the dance floor took immediate notice and followed. “Now Baby Now” is also from their first self-titled album and is another experimental move on the musicians wizardry to blend rhythm with pieces of their electronic arsenal. Clap patterns that range from stomping echoes to a high energy chorus which blends into this night where it is time to take your baby out “now”. The Italian disco theme during the early 80’s was more of a bubbly sound where these men took it down where the beats and groove are moving in a serious funk direction.

I have taken the album version of “Now Baby Now” and stripped it down for this ReStructure Mix revisit. Taking the premise into a more dub and beat pounding arrangement where the freedom to move is what you hear.
 

GIRRRL POWER! (PLAYLIST)


GIRRRL POWER! (PLAYLIST)

"Born To Be Alive" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Kelly Marie

"Born To Be Wild" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Jo-Carol with Modern Rocketry

“Better Be Good To Me" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Tina Turner

"Love Is All You Need" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - High Inergy



 

Friday, February 13, 2026

COMING SOON! - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION: "Square Rooms" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Al Corley



COMING SOON! - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION:
"Square Rooms" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Al Corley

 

FUNK SITUATION (PLAYLIST)


FUNK SITUATION (PLAYLIST)

"K-Jee" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - MFSB

"Cissy Strut" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Meters

“Scorpio" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Dennis Coffey and The Deroit Guitar Band

"Crazy Legs" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Donald Austin


 

Thursday, February 12, 2026

COMING SOON! (EDITION 2/12/26): "Popcorn" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - M & H Band



COMING SOON! (EDITION 2/12/26):
"Popcorn" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - M & H Band

 

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION: "Goodbye Stranger" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Pepsi and Shirlie



NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION:
"Goodbye Stranger" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Pepsi and Shirlie

 

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX: "Now Baby Now" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Kano



NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX:
"Now Baby Now" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Kano


 

ReStructure Mix Update (2/12/26): ”Heaven Must Have Sent You Back To Me” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Cicero


Cicero is David Cicero - is a composer, producer and artist who released his initial project in 1992 titled “Future Boy”. Produced by Pet Shop Boys - Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe and featured on their new early 90s label Spaghetti Recordings. “Heaven Must Have Sent You Back To Me” is a single from Cicero released in 1991 - produced by David Jacob. A fusion of electronic segments aligning with the connection of two whose love ended and then suddenly appears again with fascination. A build up of synthetic rhythmic effects and subtle keyboards are the manufacturing of thai dance track and it works throughout the song. Cicero is the voice we are feeling here and it appears to venture into an emotion that is powerful and resonating. More than a love song in its venture with lots of nice breakdowns.

I have taken the 12” remix of “Heaven Must Have Sent You Back To Me” and revisited the piece for a new ReStructure Mix. Stripped the song down more and more to give it new segments of electronic pulses for a new showcase.
 

N-RG THIS! (PLAYLIST)


N-RG THIS! (PLAYLIST)

"Run To Me" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Tracy Spencer

"Don't Stop" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Ross

“Stoned Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Sweet Brandy

"Hold Back" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix -  Valerie Krystal


 

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