"Erucu" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Jermaine Jackson

"Erucu" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Jermaine Jackson

Jermaine Jackson began his solo career away from The Jackson 5 in 1972 - since his guitar talents were on his side it was not long till this lead him to a solo instrumental hit. The soundtrack to Motown's production of "Mahogany" starring Diana Ross in 1975 was his opportunity.

The compilation included his close to 3 minute instrumental track "Erucu" which is used in a segment of the film where "success" becomes a bit overwhelming for our heroine. The track also made it's way into many clubs thanks to it's funky rhythm guitars and ominous percussion tracks. It was sheer Billy Preston dance heaven.

I have ReStructured the track by my own means of creating a longer mix with an easy mix-in and mix-out point and looping some of the memorable rhythm segments. I have also added a few voice samples from the film to give it more personality.

"Erucu" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Jermaine Jackson

"Erucu" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Jermaine Jackson

Jermaine Jackson began his solo career away from The Jackson 5 in 1972 - since his guitar talents were on his side it was not long till this lead him to a solo instrumental hit. The soundtrack to Motown's production of "Mahogany" starring Diana Ross in 1975 was his opportunity.

The compilation included his close to 3 minute instrumental track "Erucu" which is used in a segment of the film where "success" becomes a bit overwhelming for our heroine. The track also made it's way into many clubs thanks to it's funky rhythm guitars and ominous percussion tracks. It was sheer Billy Preston dance heaven.

I have ReStructured the track by my own means of creating a longer mix with an easy mix-in and mix-out point and looping some of the memorable rhythm segments. I have also added a few voice samples from the film to give it more personality.

"In My Wildest Dreams" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Giorgio

"In My Wildest Dreams" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Giorgio

Giorgio Moroder began a legendary scope of music with his search for a new and exact sound for pop-music - which became disco in the mid-70's. His studio concepts were always looking and forging ahead to create a futuristic edge in music.

His 1979 LP "E=Mc2" a follow up to his solo LP "From Here To Eternity" and picks up where the master left off. Working his imaginary robotic-like vocals over an electric canvas.

"In My Wildest Dreams" is like falling off of a digital cliff and making a slow motion head dive into a fantasy of electronic wizardry. It is one of the tracks from Moroder which grasps his feeling and sense of innovation.

This ReStructure mix is the finale chapter of my edits of this project. It is a deeper sense of mood and attitude - hopefully keeping the mystique alive.

"In My Wildest Dreams" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Giorgio

"In My Wildest Dreams" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Giorgio

Giorgio Moroder began a legendary scope of music with his search for a new and exact sound for pop-music - which became disco in the mid-70's. His studio concepts were always looking and forging ahead to create a futuristic edge in music.

His 1979 LP "E=Mc2" a follow up to his solo LP "From Here To Eternity" and picks up where the master left off. Working his imaginary robotic-like vocals over an electric canvas.

"In My Wildest Dreams" is like falling off of a digital cliff and making a slow motion head dive into a fantasy of electronic wizardry. It is one of the tracks from Moroder which grasps his feeling and sense of innovation.

This ReStructure mix is the finale chapter of my edits of this project. It is a deeper sense of mood and attitude - hopefully keeping the mystique alive.

"No, No, No" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Strange Affair

"No, No, No" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Strange Affair

Giuliano Salerni produced one of Euro-disco's most memorable projects: Ultimate "Love Is The Ultimate - Touch Me Baby" in 1978. From South Philly Productions the project enhanced the sweetness of the Philadelphia disco sound made popular by groups like The Three Degrees - with a Euro touch. There was a similarity in this project to Boris Midney's first LP USA European Connection.

His LP Strange Affair was the follow-up project released in Italy on Targa Records - from the side one medley I have taken "No, No, No" and now give it the spotlight. The track always worked well for me - but there were segments which were a bit too cheesy. I have edited out these pieces and extended the funky guitars, Afro-Cuban percussion, hard hitting horns, bad-ass guitars and sassy female vocals into a frenetic ReStructure Mix.

Salerni also produced Bonnie Boyer's "Got To Give In To Love" single and Lp and also Hi-Gloss ("You'll Never Know")

Vocals for Strange Affair are provided by Carolyn Mitchell, Vaneese Thomas, Brenda Hill and Joy Lober (who also recorded African Suite)

"No, No, No" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Strange Affair

"No, No, No" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Strange Affair

Giuliano Salerni produced one of Euro-disco's most memorable projects: Ultimate "Love Is The Ultimate - Touch Me Baby" in 1978. From South Philly Productions the project enhanced the sweetness of the Philadelphia disco sound made popular by groups like The Three Degrees - with a Euro touch. There was a similarity in this project to Boris Midney's first LP USA European Connection.

His LP Strange Affair was the follow-up project released in Italy on Targa Records - from the side one medley I have taken "No, No, No" and now give it the spotlight. The track always worked well for me - but there were segments which were a bit too cheesy. I have edited out these pieces and extended the funky guitars, Afro-Cuban percussion, hard hitting horns, bad-ass guitars and sassy female vocals into a frenetic ReStructure Mix.

Salerni also produced Bonnie Boyer's "Got To Give In To Love" single and Lp and also Hi-Gloss ("You'll Never Know")

Vocals for Strange Affair are provided by Carolyn Mitchell, Vaneese Thomas, Brenda Hill and Joy Lober (who also recorded African Suite)

"Too Tight" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Con Funk Shun

"Too Tight" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Con Funk Shun

Con Funk Shun was created by Louis A. McCall and Michael V. Cooper - a popular R&B and funk ensemble whose #1 Billboard hit "Ffun" is now an old school classic.

Their 1980 LP "Touch" contained the big dance single "Too Tight" that brought the funk back to many dance floors in the early 80's - this one followed their big hit from the same year, "Got To Be Enough".

I have ReStructured the track to give it a longer arrangement and bring out that beautiful keyboard break with the lovely string section - and also enhance on the tracks already funky style with a new electro-vibe layer.

Dedicated to the band - Con Funk Shun - let them "con-funk-shunize ya!"

"Too Tight" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Con Funk Shun

"Too Tight" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Con Funk Shun

Con Funk Shun was created by Louis A. McCall and Michael V. Cooper - a popular R&B and funk ensemble whose #1 Billboard hit "Ffun" is now an old school classic.

Their 1980 LP "Touch" contained the big dance single "Too Tight" that brought the funk back to many dance floors in the early 80's - this one followed their big hit from the same year, "Got To Be Enough".

I have ReStructured the track to give it a longer arrangement and bring out that beautiful keyboard break with the lovely string section - and also enhance on the tracks already funky style with a new electro-vibe layer.

Dedicated to the band - Con Funk Shun - let them "con-funk-shunize ya!"

"Don't Stop The Train" by Phyllis Nelson - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

"Don't Stop The Train" by Phyllis Nelson - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Big disco hit in 1980, "Don't Stop The Train" by Phyllis Nelson - a high-energy heartbreak anthem in the tradition of disco classics. This one has stood up over the test of time and maintains itself as one of the greatest diva songs.

The song was produced by Yves Dessca

I have taken a strange twist again with this Disco Video Mix and used the 1976 disaster film, "The Cassandra Crossing" with it's all star cast - focusing more on the lovely, Sophia Loren and Richard Harris as the doomed relationship, aboard the tumbling European train. It is a bizarre match - but the wrecked train is meant to emphasize the relationship being sung about in the same sense.

The film was directed by George P. Cosmatos

Featuring scenes from "The Cassandra Crossing" - RENT THE DVD!
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

"Don't Stop The Train" by Phyllis Nelson - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

"Don't Stop The Train" by Phyllis Nelson - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Big disco hit in 1980, "Don't Stop The Train" by Phyllis Nelson - a high-energy heartbreak anthem in the tradition of disco classics. This one has stood up over the test of time and maintains itself as one of the greatest diva songs.

The song was produced by Yves Dessca

I have taken a strange twist again with this Disco Video Mix and used the 1976 disaster film, "The Cassandra Crossing" with it's all star cast - focusing more on the lovely, Sophia Loren and Richard Harris as the doomed relationship, aboard the tumbling European train. It is a bizarre match - but the wrecked train is meant to emphasize the relationship being sung about in the same sense.

The film was directed by George P. Cosmatos

Featuring scenes from "The Cassandra Crossing" - RENT THE DVD!
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

"Silly Love Songs" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Paul McCartney and Wings

"Silly Love Songs" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Paul McCartney and Wings

The 70's were a period for many former 60's artists to renew their space in the pop world. Many of these artists used many elements of music of the period to enhance their sound. Paul McCartney (of The Beatles) was one who shared a great success.

"Silly Love Songs" from 1976 came from the LP "Wings At The Speed Of Sound" and to me emphasized the true essence of pop music and it's influence on many very talented artists.

I have ReStructured the track using a beat and clap format which gives the song a dance floor edge with that cheesy disco sound - yet with a track like this to begin with you can feel the power of pop-dance music all over again.

"Silly Love Songs" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Paul McCartney and Wings

"Silly Love Songs" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Paul McCartney and Wings

The 70's were a period for many former 60's artists to renew their space in the pop world. Many of these artists used many elements of music of the period to enhance their sound. Paul McCartney (of The Beatles) was one who shared a great success.

"Silly Love Songs" from 1976 came from the LP "Wings At The Speed Of Sound" and to me emphasized the true essence of pop music and it's influence on many very talented artists.

I have ReStructured the track using a beat and clap format which gives the song a dance floor edge with that cheesy disco sound - yet with a track like this to begin with you can feel the power of pop-dance music all over again.

"I (Who Have Nothing)" by Sylvester - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

"I (Who Have Nothing)" by Sylvester - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Sylvester has worked the standard "I (Who Have Nothing)" (originally released by Ben E. King in 1963) into a dance classic that emphasizes the pain and distance of a relationship gone astray.

The single was the first from his LP "Stars" from 1979 - it was an instant smash hit on the dance floor and dance critics praised it as one of the most emotional performances in disco music - I agree. The song was produced by Harvey Fuqua and Sylvester.

I have taken the film "Indecent Proposal" starring Robert Redford, Demi Moore and Woody Harrelson and paired up the drama with Sylvester's track. It outlines the $1,000,000 proposal, which brings a relationship into a whole new light and brings tears and heartache into 3 lives.

This is another concept brought to me by my partner; Ken and I could completely understand his idea - which has created this Disco Video Mix.

The film was directed by Adrian Lyne

Featuring scenes from "Indecent Proposal" - RENT THE DVD!
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

"I (Who Have Nothing)" by Sylvester - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

"I (Who Have Nothing)" by Sylvester - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Sylvester has worked the standard "I (Who Have Nothing)" (originally released by Ben E. King in 1963) into a dance classic that emphasizes the pain and distance of a relationship gone astray.

The single was the first from his LP "Stars" from 1979 - it was an instant smash hit on the dance floor and dance critics praised it as one of the most emotional performances in disco music - I agree. The song was produced by Harvey Fuqua and Sylvester.

I have taken the film "Indecent Proposal" starring Robert Redford, Demi Moore and Woody Harrelson and paired up the drama with Sylvester's track. It outlines the $1,000,000 proposal, which brings a relationship into a whole new light and brings tears and heartache into 3 lives.

This is another concept brought to me by my partner; Ken and I could completely understand his idea - which has created this Disco Video Mix.

The film was directed by Adrian Lyne

Featuring scenes from "Indecent Proposal" - RENT THE DVD!
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

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

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

Chanson was bass guitar player, James Jamerson Jr. and David Williams - both forming a soulful/disco duo and although Chanson is only a part of their career - they have also played on many other disco and soul projects.

"Don't Hold Back" was a big soul/disco radio hit in 1978 and helped to bridge the gap between both R&B and disco music. Later the group released an Lp and featured Linda Evans (not Dynasty star) as lead vocalist.

I have ReStructured their 12" single emphasizing on the bongo break and creating an extended and whole new vision for the song.

Thank you to Randy from Miami for requesting this ReStructure - it's for you, Randy!

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

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

Chanson was bass guitar player, James Jamerson Jr. and David Williams - both forming a soulful/disco duo and although Chanson is only a part of their career - they have also played on many other disco and soul projects.

"Don't Hold Back" was a big soul/disco radio hit in 1978 and helped to bridge the gap between both R&B and disco music. Later the group released an Lp and featured Linda Evans (not Dynasty star) as lead vocalist.

I have ReStructured their 12" single emphasizing on the bongo break and creating an extended and whole new vision for the song.

Thank you to Randy from Miami for requesting this ReStructure - it's for you, Randy!

"Male Stripper" by Man 2 Man - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

"Male Stripper" by Man 2 Man - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Man 2 Man were brothers Miki Zone and Paul Zone - a high energy group whose single "Male Stripper" from 1986 gained a piece of high energy history with producer Man Parrish from the electro-dance industry. Parrish had prior success with his projects in the early 80's: "Hip Hop Bee Bop (Don't Stop)" and "Heatstroke" - as well as numerous productions with artists Paul Parker, Jessica Williams and Two Sisters.

"Male Stripper" was one of Man 2 Man's biggest dance records - with a call out style vocals that always reminded me of a ho-down but, this time around a stripper club.

I have taken scenes from the 1983 film, "A Night In Heaven" starring Christopher Atkins and Lesley Ann Warren with appropriate results as he peels away his layers of sensuality for this Disco Video Mix.

The film was directed by John G. Avildsen

Featuring scenes from "A Night In Heaven" - RENT THE DVD!
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

"Male Stripper" by Man 2 Man - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

"Male Stripper" by Man 2 Man - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Man 2 Man were brothers Miki Zone and Paul Zone - a high energy group whose single "Male Stripper" from 1986 gained a piece of high energy history with producer Man Parrish from the electro-dance industry. Parrish had prior success with his projects in the early 80's: "Hip Hop Bee Bop (Don't Stop)" and "Heatstroke" - as well as numerous productions with artists Paul Parker, Jessica Williams and Two Sisters.

"Male Stripper" was one of Man 2 Man's biggest dance records - with a call out style vocals that always reminded me of a ho-down but, this time around a stripper club.

I have taken scenes from the 1983 film, "A Night In Heaven" starring Christopher Atkins and Lesley Ann Warren with appropriate results as he peels away his layers of sensuality for this Disco Video Mix.

The film was directed by John G. Avildsen

Featuring scenes from "A Night In Heaven" - RENT THE DVD!
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

"Stop Your Teasing" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Hydro featuring Lorna

"Stop Your Teasing" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Hydro featuring Lorna

Hydro is a Canadian disco band consisting of Joe La Greca, Peter Dowse, Fritz Walton, and Bill Hill - many of these musicians have been involved with many past disco projects from Canada including France Joli, Melody Stewart, Nightlife Unlimited, Carol Jiani, Montreal and Kat Mandu.

Hydro features vocalist Lorna Di Fiore covering the raw and sexy lead over the extreme disco production. One of the identifying traits of disco music from this studio crew - deep bass guitars, wild electrifying breaks, extended instrumental arrangements and pure dance satisfaction.

"Stop Your Teasing" was a big underground hit in many clubs thanks to the sound of pure disco music of the late 70's - in it's most extreme act. I have ReStructured the track and placed a few new parts and pieces in various areas to create once again that intense disco experience.

"Stop Your Teasing" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Hydro featuring Lorna

"Stop Your Teasing" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Hydro featuring Lorna

Hydro is a Canadian disco band consisting of Joe La Greca, Peter Dowse, Fritz Walton, and Bill Hill - many of these musicians have been involved with many past disco projects from Canada including France Joli, Melody Stewart, Nightlife Unlimited, Carol Jiani, Montreal and Kat Mandu.

Hydro features vocalist Lorna Di Fiore covering the raw and sexy lead over the extreme disco production. One of the identifying traits of disco music from this studio crew - deep bass guitars, wild electrifying breaks, extended instrumental arrangements and pure dance satisfaction.

"Stop Your Teasing" was a big underground hit in many clubs thanks to the sound of pure disco music of the late 70's - in it's most extreme act. I have ReStructured the track and placed a few new parts and pieces in various areas to create once again that intense disco experience.