ReStructure Mix Update (4/4/25):”Falling In Love” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Surface

ReStructure Mix Update (4/4/25):”Falling In Love” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Surface

Surface is a disco/funk group from David (Pic) Conley and Toni Byrd - their single from 1983 became a huge dance floor hit and gave them a start to formulate a band which recorded throughout the end of the 90’s. “Falling In Love” is their first single from 1983 and is a hypnotic funk number which brings to mind a sweetness that is love in its early stages. The piece features a female vocalist expressing her love and devotion to a relationship which has transpired and exudes energy and promise. Released on the disco label, Salsoul Records it was one of the many crossover disco bands of the time.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “Falling In Love” and recreated a new take for this ReStructure Mix. The hypnotic feel is now expressed in the intro and a new break.

 

COMING SOON! (EDITION 4/4/25): "Guitarra" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Raul featuring J. Bonell

COMING SOON! (EDITION 4/4/25):
"Guitarra" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Raul featuring J. Bonell

 

Otra cha cha! (PLAYLIST)

Otra cha cha! (PLAYLIST)

  

"Que Rico Vacilon" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Love Childs Afro Cuban Blues Band

https://youtu.be/THgXPY-QaFY

"Hazme Sonar" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Morenas

https://youtu.be/GH2UY5bNzUQ

"El Watusi / La Bamba" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix -  Rags and Riches

https://youtu.be/suCViJ092eM

"Another Cha Cha" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Santa Esmeralda

https://youtu.be/uzBYBh4IgQA

PLAYLIST - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn4cfeBtaiQtk3Ekjj_SEz9jBF3RTKM4O

 

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX: "Falling In Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Surface

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX:
"Falling In Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Surface

 

ReStructure Mix Update (4/3/25):”Come On and Dance With Me” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix –Suzy Q

ReStructure Mix Update (4/3/25):”Come On and Dance With Me” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix –Suzy Q

Suzy Q is a disco artist created by Jerry Cucuzella and features a number of vocalists on lead - on the 1989 single “Come On and Dance With Me” we have Angie Vileno taking over. This electronic dance track is a mid-tempo hypnotic house track that plays out like a sexy lure into the groove. It features muh of the space-tastic effects that these productions used to blend the energy into beats. A nice riff here makes the song stand out and gives us another opportunity to hear this studio group play out an infectious track.

I have taken the “club” and “house” mixes of “Come On and Dance With Me” and reworked both into a new ReStructure Mix. I have used the sequencers to weave a new intro and breaks throughout this new arrangement. More of the pieces that are center stage are put right where they belong.

 

IT ALL COMES DOWN TO LOVE (PLAYLIST)

IT ALL COMES DOWN TO LOVE (PLAYLIST)

  

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

https://youtu.be/jdBZppi-fQ8

"I Was Made For Loving You" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Kiss

https://youtu.be/VHVXgKxm08E

"Do You Love What You Feel" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Rufus and Chaka

https://youtu.be/DcCHv2dmB_4

"The Main Event" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Barbara Streisand

https://youtu.be/SIFefnZCJhk

PLAYLIST - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn4cfeBtaiQvulueyzvinzrTkJUAhdHH8

 

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX: "Come On and Dance With Me" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Suzy Q

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX:
"Come On and Dance With Me" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Suzy Q

 

ReStructure Mix Update (4/2/25):”Destiny” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Vivian Vee

ReStructure Mix Update (4/2/25):”Destiny” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Vivian Vee

Vivian Vee is a disco singer from Italy who became the “darling of European disco” following her late 70’s releases and onto her dance floor career of the 80’s. “Destiny” is from her 1983 project titled “With Vivien Vee” - produced by Giancarlo Meo. This was a slight shift from her high energy disco style to a more funk infused electronic sound. With the success of bands like Change, High Fashion and B.B. and Q Band the lure of a distinctive groove was chosen for this project. Vivian is still in her arena where her vocals display a sexy edge and flow along with the outline here. “Destiny” is a love song where she exclaims a lifelong love is her desire.

I have taken the album version of “Destiny” and re-edited the piece for this ReStructure Mix. It is a parts and pieces edit that works more on the essence of a dub-like arrangement and gives another side of Meo’s fantastic craft.

 

JAZZ FLAIR (PLAYLIST)

JAZZ FLAIR (PLAYLIST)

  

"The Scratch" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Surface Noise

https://youtu.be/JlTBJBg0RtU

"Funkin' For Jamaica" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Tom Browne

https://youtu.be/a_vckIbXEyE

"I Like It" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Players Association

https://youtu.be/W6o_SLYh5yU

"In The Sky" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Loose End

https://youtu.be/MqU320LV54o

PLAYLIST - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn4cfeBtaiQua7iAx-Z3KOW8MRuN89oZf

 

COMING SOON! (EDITION 4/1/25): "Accidental Lover" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Mc Lane Explosion

COMING SOON! (EDITION 4/1/25):
"Accidental Lover" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Mc Lane Explosion

 

disco SECRETS (PLAYLIST)

disco SECRETS (PLAYLIST)

  

"Secret Love Affair" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Madleen Kane

https://youtu.be/cB-8t6lYkGE

"Tell Me All Your Secrets" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Nerissa

https://youtu.be/25NHO6DXvW8

"Secret Land"- Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix -Sandra

https://youtu.be/81HWNrDZNHM

"Secret Rendezvous" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Karyn White

https://youtu.be/KA_n1MkftNU

PLAYLIST - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn4cfeBtaiQtRAPYrwp7q9pC7f1TK-Y_V

 

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX: "Destiny" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Vivian Vee

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX:
"Destiny" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Vivian Vee

 

ReStructure Mix Update (3/31/25):”Living For The City” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Sylvester

ReStructure Mix Update (3/31/25):”Living For The City” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Sylvester

Sylvester covers Stevie Wonder’s “Living For The City” in 1986 and takes the soul classic into a vibrant disco arena. Released on Megatone Records and produced by Sylvester, this mid-tempo dance track captures more of the mood of the song with touches of gospel featuring Jeanie Tracy, Tramaine Hawkins and Lynette Hawkins Stevens on backing vocals. One of the 12” singles Sylvester would release following his signing to major recording label Warner Bros. Records. A classic turned classic again with the help of our disco diva, Sylvester!

I have taken the 12” vocal and dub of “Living In The City” and revisited the piece with a new ReStructure Mix. Laying out the arrangement in a new way gives it some new flair. A few looped breaks and exit help this new remix.

 

ELECTRONIC Love (PLAYLIST)

ELECTRONIC Love (PLAYLIST)

  

"Give Me Your Body" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Lime

https://youtu.be/-IQq1gKfsVg

"Higher" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Vivian Vee

https://youtu.be/r0BzQPZoYRI

"Hold Tight" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Gino Soccio

https://youtu.be/D7SB6gEMF6k

"Love Disco Style" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Erotic Drum Band

LINK WILL BE AVAILABLE LATER

PLAYLIST - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn4cfeBtaiQscwKwYROdDujk-__l_c7MV

 

COMING SOON! (EDITION 3/30/25): "Taste So Good" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - File 13

COMING SOON! (EDITION 3/30/25):
"Taste So Good" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - File 13

 

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX: "Living For The City" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Sylvester

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX:
"Living For The City" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Sylvester

 

ReStructure Mix Update (3/30/25):”Words” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Missing Persons

ReStructure Mix Update (3/30/25):”Words” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Missing Persons

Missing Persons are Dale Bozzio, Warren Cuccurullo, Terry Bozzio,  Garry Guttman, Patrick O'Hearn and Chuck Wild. “Words” is from their 1982 EP titled “Missing Persons” and was produced by Ken Scott. One of the truly new-wave / synth pop bands who helped set the stage for the 80’s crossover of a hardcore new wave vibe with dance floor. The basic meaning of “Words” is that no one is really paying attention so why bother with them. It is a hardcor rebellion done in a somewhat fun manner. Perhaps some of the meanest bass guitar riffs and of course along with Dale’s cool hiccup style delivery this one is a dance floor classic.

I have taken the EP version of “Words” which was later released as a 12” dance single and laid out the track for a new ReStructure Mix. Keeping the pace intact and only focusing on the extended play and giving the electronic parts a run for their money.

 

SINTETIZZATORE-ORCHESTRALE DI BOBBY ORLANDO (PLAYLIST)

SINTETIZZATORE-ORCHESTRALE DI BOBBY ORLANDO (PLAYLIST)

  

"Metropolis Suite" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Bobby 'O (released under Lyn Toddd)

https://youtu.be/o_Z90B2YBso

"Who's Your Boyfriend" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Eric

https://youtu.be/_fdgFzjTLx8

"Love and Desire" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Gina Desire

https://youtu.be/I255WLfV_vU

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

https://youtu.be/WVUBYGOocAw

PLAYLIST - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn4cfeBtaiQuTjNGE3B6AvPdOSq3V6P-W

 

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX (SPECIAL 80'S EDITION): "Words" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Missing Persons

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX (SPECIAL 80'S EDITION):
"Words" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Missing Persons

 

ReStructure Mix Update (3/27/25):”Harlequin Tears” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Hohokam

ReStructure Mix Update (3/27/25):”Harlequin Tears” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Hohokam

Hohokam is Andy Reilly, Dave Earl, George Kamm, Melanie Redmond, Steve Devier and Tony Edwards - a synth-pop ensemble produced by Gary Numan (“Cars”). Their 1985 single “Harlequin Tears” is one drum fest which plays out as a direct heartbreak in reverse as this one turns away from the pain and asks a simple question of heart and emotion: where is your heart? This one is one of the energy choices of the alternate sound of the mid-80s and is still a favorite of mine.

I have taken the 12” version of “Harlequin Tears” and reinvested the energy to recreate this new ReStructure Mix. New drum patterns created from the original mix are reapplied to the new arrangement and offer a new passion for keeping a heart honest.