REISSUE: “Situation” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Yaz

 

REISSUE: “Situation” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Yaz Yaz (known as Yazoo in the U.S.) is Vince Clarke and vocalist Alison Moyet. Their music brought the 80s into a new phase of dance music known as synth-pop and introduced the powerful voice Alison over the electronic formation of Clarke’s nu-wav vs. funky grooves. “Situation” is from the project “Upstairs At Eric’s” from 1982 and was an outline for their new style and success. The early 80s made their move easier since much of the dance circuits were looking for a new underground sound. It was the formation of a new dance era. I have taken the single “Situation” into the ReStructure Mix outline and played with the classic sounds from the original 12” vocal and dub. Working on completing an arrangement completely odd to the dance mix and yet keeping the power-moments intact in a new manner. It is one of the great remix opportunities for the double 12” vinyl war I fought with each night in the clubs to present a new version each night during peak hour. And now done with the ReStructure Mix formula and mood.