REISSUE: “Summer Dream” - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Sergio Mendes & Brazil ‘88

REISSUE: “Summer Dream” - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Sergio Mendes & Brazil ‘88 Sergio Mendes is a Brazilian artist and composer who created a unique style of Bossa Nova and Latin Rhythms and moving onto the 70s fused a touch of funk and eventually disco. His 1979 album “Magic Lady” along with Brazil ’88 featured several dance numbers that invaded club dance floors thanks to the execution of tracks like “I’ll Tell You” and “Summer Dream”. The Latin influence has the funk edge of each dance number alive with percussion and energy. “Summer Dream” is a flowing disco track that brings to mind a tropical island full of pleasure – as the song plays on you can almost feel the breeze. It is a favorite for anyone who loves Mendes and knows the effect that disco music creates when used the right way. I have taken the short 3:36 album version of “Summer Dream” and recreated an escape for the ears, feet and mind in this ReStructure Mix. The rolling bass line is the subject of encouragement here as it becomes a few breakdowns. The beautiful lyrics and vocals are the wonder and those saxophone breaks are magnificent.