NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX:
"Jump Down" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Belle Epoque
Thursday, July 30, 2026
NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX: "Jump Down" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Belle Epoque
NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX:
"Jump Down" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Belle Epoque
ReStructure Mix Update (7/30/26): “One Life” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Laid Back
Laid Back are John Guldberg and Tim Stahl - a duo who created a sound for the 80s that was fresh and exhilarating. Their big radio/club hit “White Horse” from 1983 made them identifiable in for an audience who wanted songs for the dance floor and margarita and palapa scenes. “One Life” is from their 1985 project “Play It Straight” and is one of the synth-pop pieces with an infectious energy. The explanation of a wandering lover who is giving the finale moments before he moves on to live his “one life” is somewhat reflective and brings to mind an ultimatum with emotion and at the same time excitement. The vocals play out in a wonderful climatic chorus which brings on the display of this band's ability to weave a story within their pulsating energetic arrangement.
I have taken the 12” version (from the fabulous Shep Pettibone) of “One Life” and worked to create a new outline for this ReStructure Mix. The rhythmic electronic pieces are reassembled in a new way to briung this story to a new beginning.
believe (PLAYLIST)
believe (PLAYLIST)
"I Believe" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Miko Mission
"Love Action (I Believe In Love)" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Human League
"I Believe In You" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Kylie Minogue
"I Believe In Dreams" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Jackie Rawe
PLAYLIST LINK: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc8sRLCT1AqA
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
COMING SOON! (EDITION 7/29/26): "Never Needed You Anyway" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Delores Hall
COMING SOON! (EDITION 7/29/26):
"Never Needed You Anyway" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Delores Hall
IDOLS OF DANCE (PLAYLIST)
IDOLS OF DANCE (PLAYLIST)
"Don't Leave Me This Way" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Slip
"Funky Celebration" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Queen Samantha
"Girls Cost Money" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Passengers
"Goddess Of Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Soif de la Vie
PLAYLIST LINK: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcqErY2oSqbs
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
MADLEEN KANE: Allure (PLAYLIST)
MADLEEN KANE: Allure (PLAYLIST)
"Music Makes My Night" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Madleen Kane
"I Want You, Need You, Love You" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Madleen Kane
"Move Me With Your Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Madleen Kane
"Let's Make Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Madleen Kane
PLAYLIST LINK: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRlEQAIo5nBU
Monday, July 27, 2026
COMING SOON! - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION: "Searching" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Faces
COMING SOON! - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION:
"Searching" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Faces
NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION: "One Life" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Laid Back
NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION:
"One Life" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Laid Back
ReStructure Mix Update (7/27/26): “Get Down (On Love)” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – S.P. Clan
S.P. Clan is an Italo-disco project from Fabio Sbaragli (Catch, Fake, Camaro’s Gang) and Francesco Paolini (Stopp) from 1983 with their single “Get Down (On Love)” which presented the electronic werks reminiscent of the late 70s Giorgio Moroder period. The pulsating track features a venture into the groove of sequencers pulling us into a mild rap which informs us that we must “get down on love”. The words pull us into an uplifting chorus which is a falsetto chorus allowing a celebration which follows an outline of joyful and funky resonance. The production is a full-on electronic mastering of the simple keychords which create hypnotic patterns and dub like breaks. This release is one of the classic Italo-disco singles which stood out as an infectious arrangement and some moments that will stick far in your mind and feet.
I have taken the 12” vocal and dub version of “Get Down (On Love)” and reworked the song in a new way for this ReStructure Mix. I focused more on the mystical edge of the song and extended these parts and also left out the chorus to keep the underground feel alive.
Renaissance Disco (PLAYLIST)
Renaissance Disco (PLAYLIST)
"Love (Is Gonna Be On Your Side)" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Firefly
"Forever" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Susanne Meals
"Forever Lovers" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Italian Boys
"Take My Heart" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Joe Yellow
PLAYLIST LINK: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGtC-DNSv4cY
Sunday, July 26, 2026
NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION: "Get Down (On Love)" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - S.P. Clan
NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION:
"Get Down (On Love)" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - S.P. Clan
ReStructure Mix Update (7/26/26): “Hallucination” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Dannii Minogue
Dannii Minogue is an Australian singer who began her recording career in the early 90’s with several notable dance floor hits. Her music is a synth-pop edge with a vibrant energy which is a sound which dominated the high energy scene of the time period. “Hallucination” is a single released in 1991 as a bonus to the 12” single “Jump To The Beat” (a cover of Stacy Lattisaw’s 80s hit). The song is a departure for Dannii where this arrangement is a techno hip-hop fused arrangement which was produced by Andy Whitmore, Emma Freilich and Les Adams. There are plenty of familiar sounds in this track which are sampled from Quadrophonia and King Bee singles. The aura of the song is a haze of grooves where Dannii is able to confess her fantasy in spoken verses. It is a number that always worked during techno and raves sets and helped to define a transition during peak moments.
I have taken the 12” version of “Hallucination” and administered a new group of the samples into a ReStructure Mix. I have used parts of the original to reshape this new mix for another deeper trip.
Percussion TO GO (PLAYLIST)
Percussion TO GO (PLAYLIST)
"Bahia" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - El Coco
"Beat My Drum" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Claudja Barry
"Conga" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Miami Sound Machine
"Duri Duri (Baila Baila)" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - click
PLAYLIST LINK: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDVC6QuF-mUI
Saturday, July 25, 2026
COMING SOON! - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION: "Pretty Baby" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Silver Pozolli
COMING SOON! - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION:
"Pretty Baby" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Silver Pozolli
NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL NINETIES EDITION: "Hallucination" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Dannii Minogue
NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL NINETIES EDITION:
"Hallucination" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Dannii Minogue
ReStructure Mix Update (7/25/26): “Deep In My Heart” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Clubhouse
Clubhouse is an Italian house project from the 80’s and features Carl Fanini, Gianfranco Bortolotti, Hidalgo Serra, Mauro Picotto and Silvio Pozzoli. This studio ensemble released their first single in 1983 which was a mash-up of Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean” and Steely Dan’s “Do It Again” - following this their next mash up was Chic’s “Good Times” and Stevie Wonder’s “Superstition”. The formula of combining two tracks from periods unrecognizable by some was the outline for Clubhouse done in their clever overlapping of lyrics and musical segues. “Deep In My Heart” is their 1991 single which blends a romantic verse along with a riff from Dee-Lite’s “Power Of Love” in a manner that is somewhat masked. It is a full-on Italo-house arrangement where dance floors were anchored at the time. The vocal by Silver Pozzolli works well with the flow of the verse which also collides with its own vocal riff. It is another Italian production which creates the longevity and creation of the 80’s electronic energy the Italians took on in the early 80’s successfully.
I have taken the 12” versions from the US release of “Deep In My Heart” and realigned the direction for a new ReStructure Mix. More of the deeper energy provided by the Red Zone version is used to convey the mood for another realization of an unusual transition.
DANCING AND DESIRE (PLAYLIST)
DANCING AND DESIRE (PLAYLIST)
"I've Been Thinking About You" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Londonbeat
"Against All Odds" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Willie & Co.
"Always On My Mind" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Pet Shop Boys
"I Only Have Eyes For You" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Bonnie Forman
PLAYLIST LINK: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCfNKDb7lA2Q
Friday, July 24, 2026
COMING SOON! (EDITION 7/24/26): "Jump Down" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Belle Epoque
COMING SOON! (EDITION 7/24/26):
"Jump Down" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Belle Epoque
NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL NINETIES EDITION: "Deep In My Heart" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Clubhouse
NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL NINETIES EDITION:
"Deep In My Heart" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Clubhouse
ReStructure Mix Update (7/24/26): “Make Your Move For Love” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – The Rainbow Girls
The Rainbow Girls are a 90’s house/pop/funk ensemble featuring Lisa McLean on lead vocal and produced by Ricky Timas, Don Boyette, John D. Taylor Jr. and Michael Fish. One of the connected groups of the time when female ensembles were taking over dance floors and playlists. “Make Your Move For Love” is their initial single from 1990 and a solid dance track which features a killer break-beat foundation and a house arrangement on the 12” release. The clever take on the chorus and riffs from players with experience in an obvious display this number stands out with its roaring chorus which builds and then breaks itself down. The vocal is the power behind the force here and McLean does a fantastic job on keeping the energy moving with her style and fitting delivery. A big dance floor mover for me and one that would immediately bring the crowd into a frenzy.
I have taken the 12” house dance mix of “Make Your Move For Love” and rebuilt the piece for a new ReStructure Mix. Taking those hard hitting street beats and chopping them into a new arrangement and placing some new breaks internally are the additions to this power track.
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