NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX:
"Party Song" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Sticky Fingers
"Party Song" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Sticky Fingers
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
ReStructure Mix Update (4/22/26): ”Matter Of Time” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Ooscha
Ooscha is a garage/house project from Eric Miller (E-Smooth) and Joey Carvello with remix production by Maurice Joshua. “Matter Of Time” is beautifully sung in an illusive yet distinctive style and gives off the essence of tracks by synth-pop trio Expose. Keyboards lead the way with several riffs which are in the Chicago house feel using chords repeated to give the rhythmic sound. The nice drops within the arrangement are a nice temporary drop in energy and disguising the emotion of the song where our heroine is so in love it is driving her out of her mind. It has a sweet quality which pounds out the house elements in a lovely way.
I have taken the 12” version, dub and a segment of “Mo’s Mix” of “Matter Of Time” to redirect the track in a new ReStructure Mix. More of the key elements which make up the song's strength are used more as an outline in this remix.
I S.A.W. WHAT YOU DID - STOCK, AITKEN & WATERMAN (PLAYLIST)
I S.A.W. WHAT YOU DID
- STOCK, AITKEN & WATERMAN (PLAYLIST)
- STOCK, AITKEN & WATERMAN (PLAYLIST)
"I Should Be So Lucky" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Kylie Minogue
"Together Forever" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Rick Astley
"Santa Maria" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Tatjana
"You'll Never Stop Me From Loving You" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Sonia
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL NINETIES EDITION: "Matter Of Time" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Ooscha
NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL NINETIES EDITION:
"Matter Of Time" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Ooscha
ReStructure Mix Update (4/21/26): ”Eighth Of Your Love” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Gregg Diamond’s Hardware
Hardware is one of the studio projects from Gregg Diamond who made the disco world stand still with his 1977 project Bionic Boogie which featured Gwen Guthrie and Yolanda McCullough in the chorus section. The big hit “Risky Changes” created a new blend of soul/funk and the new sound of disco music during its release and was highly respected by music audiophiles and reviewers. It became the starting point for disco releases to be compared to. Of course we also know that Gregg Diamond also produced “More, More, More” by The Andrea True Connection. Hardware is a Bionic Boogie project he created for Mercury Records as he did for Marlin with his group Starcruisin’. “Eighth Of Your Love” is played out in Diamond’s fabulous method where phrases are turned inside out and then used to reference a chorus tie-line. This uplifting number has the horns that we know Diamond for and a sweet chorus introducing a hard delivery for the initial chant eventually becoming a beautiful disco crescendo. A nice closing for Diamond’s work during the disco era and a much anticipated album for myself being a big fan of his projects.
I have taken the album version of “Eighth Of Your Love” and brought it into a ReStructure Mix with what was originally laid down. A new rhythm track is laid on the foundation to grab the percussion and new segments of the chants are pieced among the new arrangement.
Monday, April 20, 2026
TORCH SONG: 80's (PLAYLIST)
TORCH SONG: 80's (PLAYLIST)
"Far Too Hard" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Dead or Alive
"The Sun Goes Down On Milky Way" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Gazebo
"It's My Life" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Talk Talk
"Send Me An Angel" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Real Life
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
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
"Lovin' You Madly" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Narada Michael Walden
"Sir Duke" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Stevie Wonder
"Love Is All You Need" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - High Inergy
Saturday, April 18, 2026
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
"Red Light" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Three Degrees
"Giving Up, Giving In" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Three Degrees
"Bodycheck" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Three Degrees
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
"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
"Gaz-O-Lean" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Area Code 212
"If You Can Dance You Can Do It" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Slimline
"The End" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Change
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
"It's Passion" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The System
"The Louder" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Peter Jacques Band
"High" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Skyy
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
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