ReStructure/Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Sunday, April 19, 2026

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX: "Eigth Of Your Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Gregg Diamond's Hardware

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX:
"Eigth Of Your Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix
- Gregg Diamond's Hardware

ReStructure Mix Update (4/19/26): ”Droid” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Mito

ReStructure Mix Update (4/19/26): ”Droid” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Mito

Mito is an Italo-disco project from Italo Portesani and Stefano Secchi (later became Secchi “I Say Yeah”. Their single “Droid” was released in 1982 on Italian dance label Zanza Records and is the cover version which was originally released in 1978 under the name Automat. This full electronic production is the first element of Italian disco music which was making quite a stir in clubs around the world and was the third layer of the return of disco music since the end of the 70s. Even though many producers and groups from Italy were a large part of the disco sound during the disco era. This new sound was electronic and innovative for a time where breaks and long intros were being called “synth-pop” on the American market even though the formula remained “disco”. “Droid” has a simple arrangement which outlines a heavy keyboard sound which could be mistaken for a “Phantom Of The Opera” with the ominous feel. Italo-disco in the dance market during the early 80s was fresh and exciting and this number found its way onto many medleys and mixes in this genre.

I have taken the 12” version of “Droid” and reapplied a new edit and arrangement for this ReStructure Mix intended to pay homage to the 80s Italo-disco sound. I have given the remix more space to venture into the areas which it does and also a breakdown for the finish.

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION: "Droid" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Mito

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION:
"Droid" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Mito

SOUL PUSH (PLAYLIST)

SOUL PUSH (PLAYLIST)

"Wanna Spend My Whole Life With You" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Street People

https://youtu.be/mPUKzvu1u9E

"Lovin' You Madly" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Narada Michael Walden

https://youtu.be/15JoGj-UWIY

"Sir Duke" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Stevie Wonder

https://youtu.be/03eA-YFmz2E

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

https://youtu.be/8g7-1Y-8-88

PLAYLIST LINK: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn4cfeBtaiQsb2ISPbFYA1RPSpqSL946h

Saturday, April 18, 2026

ReStructure Mix Update (4/18/26): ”Song For Denise” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Piano Fantasia

ReStructure Mix Update (4/18/26): ”Song For Denise” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Piano Fantasia

Piano Fantasia is a Italo-disco project from Thierry Durbet - who also produced “Shake It Up (Do The Boogaloo)” by Rod in 1988. “Song For Denise” is his 1985 release which is an instrumental with many elements which Italo-disco displayed during the early and mid-80s. The electronic production gives us a simple groove which a piano melody joins in throughout the piece along with a few synthesized strings and breakdown keyboard parts. It is one of the airy numbers which feels like a summer drive on a road leading to an endless destination. An arrangement which gives us more of the melody when we need the warmth of the piano and the groove to keep our bodies swaying.

I have taken the 12” version and the dub of “Song For Denise” and reworked it for this ReStructure Mix to pay homage to this lovely number. The electronic breaks and percussion are more outlined in this new arrangement and a cold fade made evident for the closing.

Turn It Up! - The Three Degrees (PLAYLIST)

Turn It Up! - The Three Degrees (PLAYLIST)

"Gimme, Gimme, Gimme" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Three Degrees

https://youtu.be/ZMOvshZun90

"Red Light" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Three Degrees

https://youtu.be/w-FvI_oZReo

"Giving Up, Giving In" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Three Degrees

https://youtu.be/Ztb2ea5PEj8

"Bodycheck" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Three Degrees

https://youtu.be/QUh-IXg0JOQ

PLAYLIST LINK: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn4cfeBtaiQtsY_3i76k0PY-F2-Qd6zN3

Friday, April 17, 2026

COMING SOON! - SPECIAL NINETIES EDITION: "Get Up" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Mr. Peach

COMING SOON! - SPECIAL NINETIES EDITION:
"Get Up" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Mr. Peach

COMING SOON! - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION: "Black Jack" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The 'V' Project

COMING SOON! - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION:
"Black Jack" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The 'V' Project

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION: "Song For Denise" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Piano Fantasia

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION:
"Song For Denise" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Piano Fantasia

ReStructure Mix Update (4/17/26): ”Love Rollercoaster” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Ohio Players

ReStructure Mix Update (4/17/26): ”Love Rollercoaster” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Ohio Players

Ohio Players are one of the seventies layers of funk music which left an indelible mark in history. Included in the original line up are Leroy Bonner, Billy Beck, Clarence Satchell, Ralf Middlebrooks, Marshall Jones and Jimmy Williams. “Love Rollercoaster” is from their 1975 album titled “Honey” - produced by Ohio Players. Their provocative covers were the talk of the town and their music was the move on the floor. “Love Rollercoaster” is one of their classics which in current times screams layers of working riffs which outline the band’s talent. Guitar leads take over from the get-go and create a ride itself which makes this number stand out as one of the groups best. Funk music was in its embryonic stages during the early 70s and the key to the door was held by Ohio Players.

I have taken the album version of “Love Rollercoaster” and an instrumental to revisit this exciting amusement in a new ReStructure Mix. Adding a heavy new bass beat to kick out the groove along with new percussion to make the ride feel like a new experience.

Disco Grandeur (PLAYLIST)

Disco Grandeur (PLAYLIST)

"Theme from Dynasty" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Kat Mandu

https://youtu.be/8EZCEWaUFz4

"Gaz-O-Lean" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Area Code 212

https://youtu.be/0C63ejHJZ8g

"If You Can Dance You Can Do It" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Slimline

https://youtu.be/1aBRz-2pLzw

"The End" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Change

https://youtu.be/BttqpNo29lw

PLAYLIST LINK: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn4cfeBtaiQvEkzdNJNA2J2_Qyhdl-21j

Thursday, April 16, 2026

COMING SOON! (EDITION 4/16/26): "Party Song" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Sticky Fingers

COMING SOON! (EDITION 4/16/26):
"Party Song" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Sticky Fingers

DEEP FRIED FUNK (PLAYLIST)

DEEP FRIED FUNK (PLAYLIST)

"Full-Tilt Boogie" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Uncle Louie

https://youtu.be/CifVdBLBr7k

"It's Passion" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The System

https://youtu.be/efKrX658FTE

"The Louder" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Peter Jacques Band

https://youtu.be/inXYT_xUAag

"High" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Skyy

https://youtu.be/mo5qx8lUucU

PLAYLIST LINK: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn4cfeBtaiQt_D6pNneeybljdy8VaWIb7

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

COMING SOON! - SPECIAL NINETIES EDITION: "Matter Of Time" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Ooscha

COMING SOON! - SPECIAL NINETIES EDITION:
"Matter Of Time" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Ooscha

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX: "Love Rollercoaster" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Ohio Players

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX:
"Love Rollercoaster" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Ohio Players

ReStructure Mix Update (4/15/26): ”Remember” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – B-Classic

ReStructure Mix Update (4/15/26): ”Remember” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – B-Classic

B-Classic is a garage/house project from Dean Krexa and Steve Harris. Their 1993 single “Remember” is a track which received play on many dance floors and placed in progressive playlists. A juicy house production with focus on house rhythms and a sampled riff which plays out as a sentimental and marking point of realization of love and happiness. The chorus riff lays itself into a house keyboard arena and makes it easy to take this one in for its worth. During the early 80s house music emerged from clubs thanks to the remixing abilities of many of the top 10 radio tunes. B-Classic makes the outline simple and direct where a sampled vocal line is taken into the deep rhythmic world of house. For these artists venturing into a new genre of music they have created a wonderful piece which still resonates.

I have taken the 12” versions of “Remember” and reapplied the ReStructure Mix formula to this garage classic. A more fading intro and breaks using the existing segments of each mix are planted to create a new play field.