Thursday, June 30, 2022

ReStructure Mix Update (6/30/22): “Makin’ Music” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Gary’s Gang

 

ReStructure Mix Update (6/30/22): “Makin’ Music” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Gary’s Gang

Gary’s Gang is Joe Tucci (Eric Matthew) and Gary Turnier – who also marked a vital period in disco history with their 1978 dance floor hit, “Keep On Dancing”. A lightly woven sound which encompassed a soft disco edge with percussion and a few harmonies. Their 1983 release “Makin’ Music” is a return to that soft-disco feel with more of the energy which dance music acquired from the late 70s and became high energy in the 80s. This one is the same formula with a touch more of that sweetness which makes Gary’s Gang a favorite in the disco realm.

I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “Makin’ Music” and reworked the arrangement with a new ReStructure Mix outline. More of the sequencer riffs are outlined and shaped into new breaks and drops. 

COMING SOON! (EPISODE 6/30/22): "Party Light" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Munich Machine


COMING SOON! (EPISODE 6/30/22):
"Party Light" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Munich Machine

 

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX: "Makin' Music" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Gary's Gang

 


NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX:
"Makin' Music" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Gary's Gang

DANCEXPLANATION (PLAYLIST)

 

DANCEXPLANATION (PLAYLIST)

"I'm Caught Up (In A One Night Love Affair)"
- Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Inner Life

“Love Dance" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Playmate

“The Fruit Song" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Jeannie Reynolds

"You Set My Heart On Fire" -  Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Evans and Fisher


Wednesday, June 29, 2022

DANCE PHASE (PLAYLIST)

DANCE PHASE (PLAYLIST)

"Let's Stay Together" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Richard Woods

“Mi Corazón" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Kat Mandu

“Nobody Else" -  Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Karen Silver

"You're My Heart, You're My Soul" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Creative Connection


 

ReStructure Mix Update (6/29/22): “Faith In You” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Kiss Like This


ReStructure Mix Update (6/29/22): “Faith In You” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Kiss Like This

Kiss Like This is Richard Hennassey – a synth-pop project produced by Robin Goodfellow. “Faith In You” is a 1990 love song which has the anthem energy of the time and also brings to mind the Stock, Aitken and Waterman period of the late 80s with the swirling chorus and beautiful breaks. The winding feel of this magic has always been one of my favorites and made the top of my playlists during a set which demanded a touch of magic.

I have taken the 12” version of “Kiss Like This” and reworked the arrangement in a new direction for this ReStructure Mix. More of the orchestral edge is my focus here and that fabulous guitar bridge.

Tuesday, June 28, 2022

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX: "Faith In You" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Kiss Like This

 


NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX:
"Faith In You" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Kiss Like This


ReStructure Mix Update (6/28/22): “You’re All The Boogie I Need” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Teena Marie

 

ReStructure Mix Update (6/28/22): “You’re All The Boogie I Need” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Teena Marie

Teena Marie created a style of her own as many 80’s artists had the freedom to rewrite for a whole new dance floor and sound. Her funk-edged sound gave her the ability to send messages in a new way for female artists; “You’re All The Boogie I Need” is from her second album from 1980 titled “Lady T” – produced by Richard Rudolph. This percolating piece is a great piece for Teena’s exuberant delivery and sweetness combined. It plays out with energy and also brings a nice funkiness to its own groove.

I have taken the album version of “You’re All The Boogie I Need” and reworked the keys into a new ReStructure Mix. I used pieces of the backing vocal and lead to place new breaks and a feel to the track.

dancing on a wire (PLAYLIST)

dancing on a wire (PLAYLIST)

"Shoot Me (With Your Love)" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Tasha Thomas

“Stop" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Valery Allington

“Turn Me Up" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Keith Barrow

"Under Fire" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Jackie


 

Monday, June 27, 2022

COMING SOON! (EPISODE 6/27/22): "Makin' Music" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Gary's Gang


COMING SOON! (EPISODE 6/27/22):
"Makin' Music" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Gary's Gang

 

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX: "You're All The Boogie I Need" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Teena Marie



NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX:
"You're All The Boogie I Need" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Teena Marie

 

PASTA & DISCO (PLAYLIST)

 



PASTA & DISCO (PLAYLIST)

"I'm Leaving" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Joy

“Rock Me Tonight" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Chip Chip

“Tequila" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Bo Boss

"You Are A Danger" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Gary Low


ReStructure Mix Update (6/27/22): “Can’t Steal My Love” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Azure


ReStructure Mix Update (6/27/22): “Can’t Steal My Love” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Azure

Azure is hi-NRG producer Steven Schani and Mark Ligget (Shannon) along with Jennifer Matthews on vocals. Their music from the late 80’s through the mid-90s was one of the welcomed high-energy sets on the dance floor. The energy is pumping though their first three releases and makes a sweeping sound on their catchy keyboard riffs and Ms. Matthews' fantastic vocals. “Can’t Steal My Love” is their first release from 1989 and was also released on San Francisco’s Megatone Label. A fast moving statement from a worn-out relationship where our divas asserts her final warning. One of the high energy gems of the late 80s.

I have taken the 12” versions of “Can’t Steal My Love” and reworked the magic in this new ReStructure Mix. There is some play with the originals sequencer tracks and a bit of playful looping for some new breaks.

Sunday, June 26, 2022

DISCO EYES (PLAYLIST)



DISCO EYES (PLAYLIST)


"Pretty Woman" -  Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Scott Allan

“Quick Slick" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Syreeta

“Too Tough - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Angela Bofill

"UnderThe Influence Of Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Love Unlimited


 

Saturday, June 25, 2022

BAY DISCO (PLAYLIST)


BAY DISCO (PLAYLIST)

"Keep On Holdin' On" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Margaret Reynolds

“On Hold" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Jolo

“Right On Target" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Paul Parker

"You're The One" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Boys Town Gang


 

Thursday, June 23, 2022

THE DAWN OF VINYL - PRIMITIVE MAN DISCOVERS 12" SINGLE


THE DAWN OF VINYL - PRIMITIVE MAN DISCOVERS 12" SINGLE

 

DISCO LINE-UP (PLAYLIST)

DISCO LINE-UP (PLAYLIST)

“Love's Theme" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Love Unlimited Orchestra

"Play That Funky Music" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix -  Wild Cherry

 “Righteous Rhythm" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Rose Royce

"What's Your Name, What's Your Number"  - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Andrea True Connection


 

Tuesday, June 21, 2022

AMANDA, Darling (PLAYLIST)


AMANDA, Darling (PLAYLIST)

“Darkness and Light" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Amanda Lear

"Love Boat" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Amanda Lear

“Love Your Body" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Amanda Lear

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


 

Monday, June 20, 2022

DISCO DIALOGUE (PLAYLIST)


DISCO DIALOGUE (PLAYLIST)

“Sweet Conversation" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Charity

"Take Me To The Top" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Advance

“Tell It To My Heart" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Taylor Dayne

"You Came" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Kim Wilde


 

Sunday, June 19, 2022

euro-union-disco (PLAYLIST)

 


euro-union-disco (PLAYLIST)

“How Much, How Much I Love You" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Love and Kisses

"I Found Love (Now That I Have Found You)" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Love & Kisses

“La Esmeralda Suite" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Alec R. Costandinos & The Syncophonic Orchestra

"Romeo & Juliet" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Alec R. Costandinos and the Syncophonic Orchestra


Friday, June 17, 2022

THE FUNK IS UP (PLAYLIST)

THE FUNK IS UP (PLAYLIST)

"It's A Love Thing" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Whispers

“Love Fever" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Gayle Adams

“Must Be The Music" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Secret Weapon

"Square Biz" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Teena Marie


 

Thursday, June 16, 2022

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX: "Can't Steal My Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Azure

 

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX:
"Can't Steal My Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Azure


A SWEET SOUND (PLAYLIST)

A SWEET SOUND (PLAYLIST)

"Love Is A Strange Affair" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Strange Affair

“Together We Are Beautiful" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Fern Kinney

“Without Your Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Nina Schiller

"Yours And Yours Alone" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Esther Williams


 

Wednesday, June 15, 2022

ReStructure Mix Update (6/15/22): “Proud Mary” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Nuggets

 


Nuggets are disco project from Italian producer, Celso Valli who also gave us Tantra, Passengers, Lama, Azoto and Future State. This release from 1979 was a promise of many good things to come as he ignites the early sound of disco building into a solid energy for dancers. “Proud Mary” is his cover of the classic made most famous by Ike and Tina Turner. This rendition is a Broadway spectacle with fanfare and long drawn out breaks. It is his arrangements on horns which make this one most noticeable. The power builds immediately and continues throughout.

I have taken the album version of Nugget’s cover of “Proud Mary” and leveled out the energy with longer segues for this ReStructure Mix. Lots of play with phase looping and also utilizing a new hard core beat to pound out more of the energy.

DISCO SOIREE (PLAYLIST)

DISCO SOIREE (PLAYLIST)

"San Francisco Hustle" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Silver Convention

“That's Where The Happy People Go" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Trammps

"The Best Disco In Town" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Ritchie Family

“The Sound Of The City" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - David London


 

Tuesday, June 14, 2022

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX: "Proud Mary" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Nuggets



NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX:
"Proud Mary" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Nuggets

 

ELECTRIC-PLUG-IN-LOVE (PLAYLIST)


ELECTRIC-PLUG-IN-LOVE (PLAYLIST)

"Summing Up" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Electric Mind

“Techno Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Ava Cherry

"Ten Hertz" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Steel Cream

“You Are In My System" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Robert Palmer


 

Monday, June 13, 2022

ReStructure Mix Update (6/13/22): “Glori, Gloria” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Sheila

 

ReStructure Mix Update (6/13/22): “Glori, Gloria” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Sheila

Sheila (Annie Chancel) is a French singer who took on the huge 1982 dance hit “Gloria” from Laura Branigan. This version sung in French is quite enticing with the smooth delivery. Arrangement from Mathias Camison is mirrored from the original with a new layer of excitement from Sheila. A nice ripe alternative to the original. It always worked for my dance floor in many ways on those nights where a classic was desired in a new way.

I have taken Sheila’s 12” version of “Glori, Gloria” and reworked it for this ReStructure Mix. There are a few dub inserts to give this relay a new edge and also more of the edited horns for new fun.

SWINGIN' BEATS (PLAYLIST)


SWINGIN' BEATS (PLAYLIST)

"No Good Boy" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Maxi Shannon

“On The Upside" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Xena

"Puerto Rico" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Découpage

“Save Me" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Say When!


 

Sunday, June 12, 2022

COMING SOON! (EPISODE 6/12/22): "Faith In You" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Kiss Like This


COMING SOON! (EPISODE 6/12/22):
"Faith In You" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Kiss Like This

 

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX: "Glori, Gloria" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Sheila



NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX:
"Glori, Gloria" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Sheila

 

COMING SOON! (EPISODE 6/12/22): "Proud Mary" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Nuggets


COMING SOON! (EPISODE 6/12/22):
"Proud Mary" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Nuggets

 

ReStructure Mix Update (6/12/22): “Beat My Drum” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Claudja Barry


Claudja Barry is the “muse of disco music” – throughout her recording career she has continued to deliver one hit after another without losing her stance or dedication to the dance floor. Always a delicacy for me her voice is an operatic diva serenading the floor with her energy. “Beat My Drum” comes from her 1983 EP titled “No La De Da Part 2” – produced by Jürgen S. Korduletsch. This dive into the lounge music of the 50’s transforms the dance floor into a nightclub complete with Ricky Ricardo on the congas. A nice theme and driving rhythm that gives Claudja a home for her fabulous vocals.

I have taken the album version of “Beat My Drum” and pounded out the beats for this ReStructure Mix. A new rhumba beat is added to give it a new foundation is segments and some loop-effects to drive the message home…or to the clubs! 
 

COMING SOON! (EPISODE 6/12/22): "You're All The Boogie I Need" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Teena Marie


COMING SOON! (EPISODE 6/12/22):
"You're All The Boogie I Need" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Teena Marie

 

SHE IS FUNKY! (PLAYLIST)

 

SHE IS FUNKY! (PLAYLIST)

"Keep The Fire Burning" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Gwen McCrae

“Satisfy" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Soif De La Vie featuring Lyma Russel

"Touch Me (All Night Long) - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Wish featuring Fonda Rae

 “Try My Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Denise La Salle



Friday, June 10, 2022

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX: "Beat My Drum" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Claudja Barry

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX:
"Beat My Drum" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Claudja Barry


 

ReStructure Mix Update (6/10/22): “Castro Boy” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Danny Boy and The Serious Party Gods


ReStructure Mix Update (6/10/22): “Castro Boy” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Danny Boy and The Serious Party Gods

Danny Boy and The Serious Party Gods are John Hedges, Lester Temple and Barry Beam. One of the delicious camp records of the early 80s as there were so few in dance music at this extreme. Taking the grossly-silliness of Moon Zappa’s “Valley Girl” and flipping it on the hardcore San Francisco Castro scene. This one takes the ridiculous nature of Moon Zappa’s strange song and converts it into some kind of sense. The music is a nightmarish take of Frank Zappa’s play and works like an early morning “stand and pose” piece.

I have taken the 12” vocal, and dubs to recreate a new “Castro Boy” for this ReStructure Mix. I have added the bass guitar line from “Valley Girl” and a classic old school beat track to really take things somewhere else.

VIBRATION (PLAYLIST)

 

VIBRATION (PLAYLIST)

"Self Control" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Laura Branigan

“Sex Appeal" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Vivian Vee

"Sexcrime (Nineteen Eighty Four)" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Eurythmics

“Sugar Walls" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Sheena Easton



NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX: "Castro Boy" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Danny Boy and The Serious Party Gods

 



NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX:
"Castro Boy" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix
- Danny Boy and The Serious Party Gods

Thursday, June 9, 2022

ReStructure Mix Update (6/9/22): “Stop! In The Name Of Love” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Quantize


ReStructure Mix Update (6/9/22): “Stop! In The Name Of Love” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Quantize

Quantize is Chris Lucas and Damien Paule – a high-energy dance session that was released on Passion Records (UK). Their 1990 cover of Diana Ross and the Supremes, “Stop! In The Name Of Love” is one of their streamline electronic disco productions with the hip-hop swap beat used to bring it into the 90s. One of the more intriguing of the groups since the sweetness of the original is fully intact. A nice keyboard rendition and hard hitting street beats make this one an instant feel good track.

I have taken the 12” version of Quantize’s “Stop! in The Name Of Love” and rewound the Motown classic for this ReStructure Mix. There is a new drop beat to bring the power into a more slammin’ feel and more of the wonderful keyboard inserts.

ADVENTURES THROUGH INNER-DISCO (PLAYLIST)

ADVENTURES THROUGH INNER-DISCO (PLAYLIST)

"Relight My Fire" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Dan Hartman

“Risky Changes" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Bionic Boogie

"San Francisco" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Village People

“Sentimentally It's You" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Theo Vaness


 

Wednesday, June 8, 2022

SLICK STUFF (PLAYLIST)

SLICK STUFF (PLAYLIST)

"Love Sensation" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Loleatta Holloway

"Loveline" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Shawne Jackon

"September" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Earth Wind & Fire

"Super Sweet" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Wardell Piper


 

Tuesday, June 7, 2022

ROTO-RAY DANCE (PLAYLIST)


ROTO-RAY DANCE (PLAYLIST)

"Too Damn Hot" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Duncans

 “Too Hot To Trot" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Commodores

"Too Hot To Handle" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Giorgio

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


 

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