COMING SOON! - SPECIAL NINETIES EDITION:
"Dream Baby" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Anti-Time
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
COMING SOON! - SPECIAL NINETIES EDITION: "Dream Baby" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Anti-Time
COMING SOON! - SPECIAL NINETIES EDITION:
"Dream Baby" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Anti-Time
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
ReStructure Mix Update (8/18/26): “Disco Blood” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – The Vamps
The Vamps are a Brazilian disco band from 1977 featuring Santiago "Sam" Malnati and Sarah Regina. This album is one of the first albums I ever bought which had a sticker stating “IMPORT”. A parody of the horror genre relating to vampires as each song takes us on a documentary on a creature of the night looking for comfort on the dance floor. The production is a band environment with a disco mastering leveling out the Latin percussion breaks. There are echoes of Silver Convention and The Ritchie Family in parts of the main theme and it may sound familiar yet it was only a reflection on pop-music making underground disco songs now radio classics. “Disco Blood” sounds like a soundtrack to a 70s action television show with Halloween elements thrown in for identity. However, this one is a fun track when taken as intended. A lot of camp and the boogie period before the word “disco” took over.
I have taken the LP version of “Disco Blood” and revived the original with a new ReStructure Mix. A new drum track opens this upbeat haunting refrain to allow some pitching and more strange elements.
COMING SOON! - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION: "Baja" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Mascara
COMING SOON! - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION: "Baja" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Mascara
SLEEZE-EASE (PLAYLIST)
SLEEZE-EASE (PLAYLIST)
"Like An Eagle" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Dennis Parker
"American Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Rose Laurens
"White Rabbit" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - David Diebold and Kim Kataluna
"Guitarra" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Raul featuring J. Bonell
PLAYLIST LINK: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd-WJimTWlR0
Monday, August 17, 2026
SHE (PLAYLIST)
SHE (PLAYLIST)
"You Gotta Problem" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Toni Basil
"I'm Dying" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Dee D. Jackson
"We Can Work It Out" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Chaka Khan
"Falling In Love Again" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Three Degrees
PLAYLIST LINK: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaEb1M0GVzSs
Sunday, August 16, 2026
NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX: "Disco Blood" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Vamps
NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX:
"Disco Blood" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Vamps
ReStructure Mix Update (8/16/26): “7-6-5-4-3-2-1 (Blow Your Whistle)” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Surprise
Surprise is a Italo-house project from producer Julio Ferrarin and a cover of Rimshots 1975 disco song, “7-6-5-4-3-2-1 (Blow Your Whistle)” is the single released in 1988 on X-Energy Records. This electronic update of a disco number in the house genre which many Italian dance producers made a more upbeat sound with the same energy displayed in the original with sequencers and house bass accompanyment. “7-6-5-4-3-2-1 (Blow Your Whistle)” is a party song there is no doubt about it - and even the female chorus in this update are very much presented similarly. It is more of an example of the wide history of disco music which these producers chose to bring one of the disco anthems back in a new way.
I have taken the 12” version of Surprise’s “7-6-5-4-3-2-1 (Blow Your Whistle)” and used another wet whistle for this ReStructure Mix. I have centered around using segments of this new version to create a looping rhythmic experience.
West End RISING (PLAYLIST)
West End RISING (PLAYLIST)
"Time" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Stone
"Work That Body" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Taana Gardner
"Heat You Up (Melt You Down)" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Shirley Lites
"On The Run" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Colleen Heather
PLAYLIST LINK: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJbt5Q8F9JGg
Saturday, August 15, 2026
peril (PLAYLIST)
peril (PLAYLIST)
"Dancing Is Dangerous" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Noel
"Danger" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Flirts
"Stop" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Valery Allington
"Danger" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Gregg Diamond's Star Cruiser
PLAYLIST LINK: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLF16p-2YUbuM
Friday, August 14, 2026
NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION: "7,6,5,4,3,2,1 (Blow Your Whistle)" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Surprise
NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION:
"7,6,5,4,3,2,1 (Blow Your Whistle)" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Surprise
ReStructure Mix Update (8/14/26): “Love Me” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Yvonne Elliman
Yvonne Elliman is a pop-singer from the early 80s who began her career by playing London Theater in “Jesus Christ Superstar”. In 1977 her project titled “Love Me” was released and featured the hit title track and also her cover of Barbara Lewis’ 1963 soul hit, “Hello Stranger” - produced by Freddie Perren. “Love Me” became a radio hit and gave Yvonne her sound which always gave her songs a melodic and lovely accompaniment and even though the lyrics present themselves as a simple plea her delivery always creates an endearing edge.
I have taken the album version of “Love Me” along with an instrumental and reworked them for a new ReStructure Mix. The original path is spaced in segments to give it a lengthier remix and new drums and percussion are lightly added.
PARTY DRONE (PLAYLIST)
PARTY DRONE (PLAYLIST)
"Mr. Big Shot" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Simon Orchestra featuring Jessica Williams
"Just Take My Body" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Rudy
"Walk Right Now" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Jacksons
"Walking On Music" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Peter Jacques Band
PLAYLIST LINK: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDaj1NgEvdiI
Thursday, August 13, 2026
NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX: "Love Me" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Yvonne Elliman
NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX:
"Love Me" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Yvonne Elliman
ReStructure Mix Update (8/13/26): “I Wanna Be A Cowboy” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Boys Don’t Cry
Boys Don’t Cry is a British pop-rock band who released a single titled “I Wanna Be A Cowboy” in 1986 - a dance parody of the Western man being admired with light hearted humor. The track fit into the 80s catalogue with a sincere direction and distinctive package. The electronic arrangement gives off several bass riffs which mimic a night on the plains with a roaring fire giving comfort to exhausted rustlers. The fun here lies in the outline of a modern day man desiring the dirty and dusty lifestyle of the open West as a need to feel excitement. Every cliche of this time period is open to jab and offers a strange parallel for the fantasy of living the life of a cowboy. The band members include Brian Chatton, Jeff Seopardie, John Ward, Loui Beau, Mark Smith, Nick Richards, Nico Ramsden and Richard Tace.
I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental version of “I Wanna Be A Cowboy” and rewired the piece again for a new ReStructure Mix. More of the bass grooves are used to give the breakdowns and a fade out which is the last of the embers on the prairie.
COMBUSTIBLE MUSIQUE! (PLAYLIST)
COMBUSTIBLE MUSIQUE! (PLAYLIST)
"Don't Stop The Music" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Fussy Cussy
"Destiny" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Two Sisters
"La Cage Aux Folles" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Le Jetè
"Disco Express" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Plastic Surprise
PLAYLIST LINK: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEMR1ir7FEUc
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION: "I Wanna Be A Cowboy" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Boys Don't Cry
NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION:
"I Wanna Be A Cowboy" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Boys Don't Cry
ReStructure Mix Update (8/12/26): “Strategy” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Jigsaw
Jigsaw is a pop-rock band from England who began recording in 1970 and also recorded one of the disco classic pop-hits titled “Sky High” in 1975. “Strategy” is a single from 1989 as part of the high-energy label Nightmare Records - produced by Ian Levine and Steven Wagner. This majestic piece of dance music is close to the feel of their classic sound and a theme where a layout brings a troubled relationship to healing. The lead vocal by Des Dyer plays out with a haunting echo throughout the song and gives it an instant classic feel for this long standing band. The energy provided by Wagner and Levine who have scored over and over with production throughout the 80s for the dance floor solidify their presence once again.
I have taken the 12” vocal and dub version of “Strategy” and worked the magic into a new ReStructure Mix. More of the technical pieces are embellished and the story is given a new way to play out.
WERK-OUT! (PLAYLIST)
WERK-OUT! (PLAYLIST)
"Physical" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Olivia Newton-John
"If You Can Dance You Can Do It" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Slimline
"Jump" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Pointer Sisters
"Keep Warm" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Jinny
PLAYLIST LINK: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZBwaoLenSF0
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
COMING SOON! (EDITION 8/11/26): "Make That Feeling Come Again!" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Beautiful Bend
COMING SOON! (EDITION 8/11/26):
"Make That Feeling Come Again!" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix
- Beautiful Bend
NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION: "Strategy" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Jigsaw
NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION:
"Strategy" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Jigsaw
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