Monday, February 23, 2026

ReStructure Mix Update (2/23/26): ”So Hard” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Pet Shop Boys


Pet Shop Boys are Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe - a duo that has taken the high energy synthesizers and keyboards from the Bobby Orlando period and transformed the sound into their own. “So Hard” comes from their 1990 project titled, “Behavior” and is perhaps one of their intrinsic pieces. Taking ordinary situations brought on by feeling is one of their creative means. “So Hard” takes a relationship where adultery/infidelity is examined with their mild yet direct written responses. Fast paced from start to finish this tale is one of their powerful songs and simply laid out. These artists continue to create and morph into several arenas for spotlights. 

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental versions of “So Hard” and rebuilt this purpose for this new ReStructure Mix. Weaving together the memorable riffs and portions which make it work even now. 
 

HOW HIGH-NRG CAN YOU GO? (PLAYLIST)


HOW HIGH-NRG CAN YOU GO? (PLAYLIST)

"Ending Up On A High" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Seventh Avenue

"You Can't Help (Sentimental Sunday)" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Flesh

“Too Hot To Stop The Rock" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Keith Zorros

"New York" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Flower


 

Sunday, February 22, 2026

SHALAMAR: again! (PLAYLIST)


SHALAMAR: again! (PLAYLIST)

"The Second Time Around" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Shalamar

"A Night To Remember" -  Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Shalamar

“Tossing, Turning and Swinging" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Shalamar

"Make That Move" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Shalamar


 

Saturday, February 21, 2026

COMING SOON! - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION: "Lucky Charm" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Hard Corps



COMING SOON! - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION:
"Lucky Charm" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Hard Corps

 

reminicent beats (PLAYLIST)


reminicent beats (PLAYLIST)

"Hold On To This Moment" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Mystery

"Memory" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Diva

“Bring It Back" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Taka Boom

"Ash 48" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Amii Stewart


 

Friday, February 20, 2026

COMING SOON! - SPECIAL NINETIES EDITION: "Hills Of Kat Mandu" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Suns Of Shiva



COMING SOON! - SPECIAL NINETIES EDITION:
"Hills Of Kat Mandu" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Suns Of Shiva 

 

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL NINETIES EDITION: "So Hard" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Pet Shop Boys



NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL NINETIES EDITION:
"So Hard" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Pet Shop Boys
 

ReStructure Mix Update (2/20/26): ”Square Rooms” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Al Corley


Al Corley is best known for his part in the 80’s television series “Dynasty” and during the mid-80’s his brief solo music recording career beginning with a project produced by Munich producer, Harold Faltermeyer (“Axel F”, “Thief Of Hearts”) - the project included his dance single from 1984 titled “Square Rooms”. A moody piece of 80’s pop-dance with a definite style along with Al’s vocals which belong in this time period. Production features Faltermeyer’s experience with his work alongside Giorgio Moroder and Donna Summer with a pulsing bass sequencer and piercing keyboards luring us into the somewhat destined loss of heart. A nice start on the dance floor for the time period to make his mark early.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “Square Rooms” and reworked a new episode for this ReStructure Mix. A new downbeat pounds out the first half of this remix and a new fading exit which haunts us with Al’s vocal riff. 
 

DISCO BOTOX (PLAYLIST)



DISCO BOTOX (PLAYLIST)

"New Attitude" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Patti LaBelle

"What You're Missing" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - K-klass

“Cool" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Time

"If My Friends Could See Me Now" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Linda Clifford


 

Thursday, February 19, 2026

COMING SOON! - SPECIAL NINETIES EDITION: "Fly Hi" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Whirlpool featuring Mel Torme



COMING SOON! - SPECIAL NINETIES EDITION:
"Fly Hi" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Whirlpool featuring Mel Torme 

 

venture of love (PLAYLIST)


venture of  love (PLAYLIST)

"Love, What You've Done To Me" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Celi Bee

"Love Condition" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Nina Schiller

“Don't (Take My Love Away)" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Saturday Night Band

"Can't Give It Up" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Carly Simon


 

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

COMING SOON! (EDITION 2/18/26): "New York Nights" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Amant



COMING SOON! (EDITION 2/18/26):
"New York Nights" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Amant

 

LOOK...DISCO (PLAYLIST)


LOOK...DISCO (PLAYLIST)

"The Look of Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - ABC

"Get The Look" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - New Paradise

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

"Mother, Look What They've Done To Me" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Amanda Lear


 

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

COMING SOON! - SPECIAL NINETIES EDITION: "So Hard" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Pet Shop Boys



COMING SOON! - SPECIAL NINETIES EDITION:
"So Hard" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Pet Shop Boys 

 

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION: "Square Rooms" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Al Corley



NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION:
"Square Rooms" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Al Corley

 

ReStructure Mix Update (2/17/26): ”Popcorn” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – M and H Band


M and H Band is French producer, Mark Haliday (hence the ‘M’ and ‘H’). His concept group for a late 80’s cover of the pop-experimental song “Popcorn” from 1972 which introduced many to the Moog synthesizer with its bubbly melody and rolling sequencers. The original qualifies as one of the early innovative pop tracks to be identified as “disco”. Halliday uses a “scat” riff to complete his cover of the piece and layers many riffs over his audio canvas. One of the best disco versions of this classic with some self identifying parts of its own. With the move forward through technology this cover and the original are definitely a big part of dance history.

I have taken the 12” versions of M and H Band’s cover of “Popcorn” to realign them into an abstract version for this ReStructure Mix. Using the whole emphasis of a trip about to take place to give the arrangement a new feel and somewhat experimental take once again.
 

MAP OF THE MIRROR BALL (PLAYLIST)


MAP OF THE MIRROR BALL (PLAYLIST)

"Take Off" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Harlow

"Souvenirs" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Voyage

“Lift Off" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Patrick Cowley

"The Grand Tour" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Grand Tour


 

Monday, February 16, 2026

LOVE & BEATS (PLAYLIST)


LOVE & BEATS (PLAYLIST)

"California Dreaming" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Midnight Shift

"The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Quantize

“For Your Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Discotheque

"Let's Hang On" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Salazar


 

Sunday, February 15, 2026

ReStructure Mix Update (2/15/26): ”Goodbye Stranger” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Pepsi and Shirlie


Pepsi and Shirlie are Pepsi DeMacque and Shirlie Holliman - prior to their duo releases both were backup singers for the group WHAM! in the early 80’s. “Goodbye Stranger” is their 1987 single from their project titled “All Right Now” - produced by Pete Hammond. One of the tracks which made them a club favorite during the time period and also gave them a spot as an exciting new duo. The emphasis on “Goodbye Stranger” is a dismissal of excitement during the first meeting of a potential love interest - but according to our gals it was just not meant to be. The stripped down production of the 12” single is a house piece where the song is stripped down to its bare and a thumping house bass is inserted. Another serenade to that house movement in the late 80s.

I have taken the 12” versions of “Goodbye Stranger” and recreated a new venture for this ReStructure Mix. Using the original percussion pieces and bass I have assembled a new intro and drop out for this number.

 

dub-like STATE (PLAYLIST)


dub-like STATE (PLAYLIST)

"Vibes" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - African Suite

"Love Money" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Funk Masters

“Catch" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Sun-La-Shan

"Menhungry" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Maxine Dee


 

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