NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL NINETIES EDITION:
"Keep Your Hands Off That Man" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Illusive
Thursday, October 22, 2026
NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL NINETIES EDITION: "Keep Your Hands Off That Man" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Illusive
NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL NINETIES EDITION:
"Keep Your Hands Off That Man" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Illusive
ReStructure Mix Update (10/22/26): “Eye Of The Tiger" – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Nighthawk
Nighthawk is an 80s electronic dance project from producer Jerry Jones (Brenda and The Tabulations, Denise LaSalle, Blue Magic, Keith Barrow, Dennis Coffey) with a single from 1982 which is a cover of rock-group Survivor's “Eye Of The Tiger” from “Rocky III”. The early 80s was an intense period for a transition from 70s disco to a new sound which became more electronic in many forms where the hardcore dance floor tracks emulated the energy of disco music. Nighthawk covers “Eye Of The Tiger” with a slick play with clap tracks which divide the downbeat into segments and also gives it a hard-edge as influenced by the original energy. The lead vocal was the find here as it takes the rock feel and pulls off a soulful performance. The production is more of a keyboard extravaganza with all ends pointed in a deserved solo in each segment.
I have taken the vocal and “Souped-Up Instrumental” of Nighthawk’s “Eye Of The Tiger” and reapplied the energy in a new way for this ReStructure Mix. There is a new intro for the dramatics of an entrance and also a slow fade out to the need for more.
FLOOR RULES! (PLAYLIST)
FLOOR RULES! (PLAYLIST)
"Take My Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Lickwid Lips
"Hasta La Vista" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - T-Series
"Sugar Daddy" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Keren and Chelle
"Turn Me On Again" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Astaire
PLAYLIST LINK: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOUltKNW1nw4
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
SOARING (PLAYLIST)
SOARING (PLAYLIST)
"Let's Fly" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Paradise Express
"Fly Hi" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Whirlpool featuring Mel Torme
"Fly Like An Eagle" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Habit
"Come Fly With Me/Let's Do It Again" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Pattie Brooks
PLAYLIST LINK: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHMziuyaNFKM
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION: "Eye Of The Tiger" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Nighthawk
NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION:
"Eye Of The Tiger" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Nighthawk
NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION: "Eye Of The Tiger" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Nighthawk
NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION:
"Eye Of The Tiger" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Nighthawk
ReStructure Mix Update (10/20/26): “Someone That I Used To Love" – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Norma Lewis
Norma Lewis is a high-energy diva extravaganza! Her music has taken dance floors to every emotional state. From her 1983 rousing rendition of “Maybe This Time” from “Cabaret” to her “Tonight (Dancing With The Desperate) her vocals have always made dance music a shining place to discover the dramatic side of disco. “Someone That I Used To Love” is her cover of the 1980 Natalie Cole song which is a sensitive direction for finally letting go of a lost love. The growing emotion within the number is achieved here with Norma’s outstanding diction and flowing emotional commitment to the song. It is one of the pieces from 1999 which returned high-energy with a touch of techno edged keyboards lighting the way. It was produced by John Williams and Paul Middleton.
I have taken the 12” “Strongroom Club Mix” and reworked the drama of “Someone That Used To Love” in this new ReStructure Mix. I have placed several new dropout areas for a revving up of the tearful energy here.
CENTRAL WHEEL (PLAYLIST)
CENTRAL WHEEL (PLAYLIST)
"Popcorn" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Pop Cycles
"Under My Thumb" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Fast Radio
"La Nuit Blanche" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Munich Machine
"3,000,000 Synths" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Chas Jankel
PLAYLIST LINK: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXL8EMLWUEqs
Monday, October 19, 2026
M.F. - MONDAY FUNK (PLAYLIST)
M.F. - MONDAY FUNK (PLAYLIST)
"Meeting In The Ladies Room" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Klymaxx
"No Parking On The Dance Floor" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Midnight Star
"I Like The Way You Dance" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - 9.9
"Falling In Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Surface
PLAYLIST LINK: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBcA96hwlUvc
Sunday, October 18, 2026
COMING SOON! - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION: "This Is The Beat" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Electric Shock
COMING SOON! - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION:
"This Is The Beat" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Electric Shock
COMING SOON! - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION: "Love's About To Change My Heart" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Donna Summer
COMING SOON! - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION:
"Love's About To Change My Heart"
- Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Donna Summer
REWARDS (PLAYLIST)
REWARDS (PLAYLIST)
"How High" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Salsoul Orchestra
"Looking For Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Fat Larry's Band
"Party Boys" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Foxy
"#1 Dee Jay" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Goody Goody
PLAYLIST LINK: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNKdv-RKVnX4
Saturday, October 17, 2026
WAYWARD BEATS (PLAYLIST)
WAYWARD BEATS (PLAYLIST)
"The Garden" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – ‘Lectric Workers
"Eva’s Theme – Lady Woman" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Festival
"Oh Que Calor" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Primero
"Watch Out!" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Doctor’s Cat
PLAYLIST LINK: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNTLYhHHFvOM
Friday, October 16, 2026
COMING SOON! - SPECIAL NINETIES EDITION: "Without Your Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Angelina
COMING SOON! - SPECIAL NINETIES EDITION:
"Without Your Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Angelina
the lighter side of Love (PLAYLIST)
the lighter side of Love (PLAYLIST)
"Light Up My Heart" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Angie St. Phillip
"I Still Love You (Je Ne Sais Pas Pourquoi)" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Kylie Minogue
"You Are In My System" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Robert Palmer
"Color My Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Fun Fun
PLAYLIST LINK: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOHfGe3mzWDM
Thursday, October 15, 2026
NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL NINETIES EDITION: "Someone That I Used To Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Norma Lewis
NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL NINETIES EDITION:
"Someone That I Used To Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Norma Lewis
ReStructure Mix Update (10/15/26): “Music Are You Ready" – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – C.D. Band
C.D. Band is a French disco group with Benjamin Tuizir, Patrick Boceno and Sharon Woods - produced by Patrick Boceno. The project is titled “Hoodoo Voodoo” and reflects the year it was released which is 1979 - the disco wave. Many producers took part in creating for the dance floor as it had become a lucrative move in the music industry. Also, the need to be heard and the discotheques were the place to be, at the time. “Music Are You Ready” is the early anthem on the album and moves in the steps of a hardcore strike and the production is a light sample of the overall sound of these pieces. They maintain an ability to work at the right time and place yet it is somewhat obvious that it may have been a rush job to beat the bombardment of disco releases that saturated the market of 1979.
I have taken the album version of “Music Are You Ready” and relit the fire below this underdog for this ReStructure Mix. I have layered up some of the percussion tracks and placed bits and slices of the production for a new layout on the arrangement.
CLOUDS ON THE DANCE FLOOR (PLAYLIST)
CLOUDS ON THE DANCE FLOOR (PLAYLIST)
"Rain" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Goombay Dance Band
"Hurricane" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Tapps
"Stormy Weather" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Viola Wills
"They Say It's Gonna Rain" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Hazell Dean
PLAYLIST LINK: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPUVYjG8Vpjw
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
RESONANCE AND ENERGY (PLAYLIST)
RESONANCE AND ENERGY (PLAYLIST)
"Don't Lose Your Heart Tonight" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Joy Peters
"American Man" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Ladies Choice
"Rackety Ride" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Candy Belle
"Disco Darling" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Top Secret
PLAYLIST LINK: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbhUIYz5Khy4
Monday, October 12, 2026
COMING SOON! - SPECIAL NINETIES EDITION: "Living On The Edge" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Sue Chaloner
COMING SOON! - SPECIAL NINETIES EDITION:
"Living On The Edge" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Sue Chaloner
ANTHEM-STATUS (PLAYLIST)
ANTHEM-STATUS (PLAYLIST)
"People Say It's In The Air" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Herrey's
"The Power Of Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Astaire
"In The Name Of Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Sharon Redd
"Everybody's Free" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Rozalla
PLAYLIST LINK: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYUg-NxvWRcE
Sunday, October 11, 2026
LADIES ROOM (PLAYLIST)
LADIES ROOM (PLAYLIST)
"You Came" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Kim Wilde
"In My House" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Mary Jane Girls
"You Know How To Love Me" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Phyllis Hyman
"The Rumor" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Olivia Newton-John
PLAYLIST LINK: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcXD8IK4_MyA
Saturday, October 10, 2026
COMING SOON! - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION: "Born To Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Claudja Barry
COMING SOON! - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION:
"Born To Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Claudja Barry
COMING SOON! - SPECIAL NINETIES EDITION: "Keep Your Hands Off That Man" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Illusive
COMING SOON! - SPECIAL NINETIES EDITION:
"Keep Your Hands Off That Man" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Illusive
COMING SOON! - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION: "Eye Of The Tiger" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Nighthawk
COMING SOON! - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION:
"Eye Of The Tiger" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Nighthawk
COMING SOON! - SPECIAL NINETIES EDITION: "Someone That I Used To Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Norma Lewis
COMING SOON! - SPECIAL NINETIES EDITION:
"Someone That I Used To Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Norma Lewis
HOUSE BASS FIX! (PLAYLIST)
HOUSE BASS FIX! (PLAYLIST)
"Keep It Up" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - L.U.P.O.
"The Pleasure of The Music" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Ester B.
"Free" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Kate B
"Pump Up The Volume" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - M|A|R|R|S
PLAYLIST LINK: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLICOQQzYLA2U
Friday, October 9, 2026
NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX: "Music Are You Ready" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - C.D. Band
NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX:
"Music Are You Ready" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - C.D. Band
ReStructure Mix Update (10/9/26): “You Spin Me Round (Like A Record)" – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Dead Or Alive
Dead Or Alive is an 80’s band with lead singer Pete Burns taking the era by storm with his hard-edged vocals and energy surrounding the music itself. “You Spin Me Round (Like A Record)” is the 1984 single produced by Pete Waterman and studio session assistance by Mike Stock and Matt Aitken. The track was an instant hit and gave Dead Or Alive the opportunity to deliver to the 80s a sound which still resonates. One of the high-energy songs which crosses over several of the genres of the time and creates its own.
I have taken the 12” version of “You Spin Me Round (Like A Record)" and rewired the explosion for more detonation in this ReStructure Mix. There are more drop-outs to express the power behind the piece and a few new breaks.
BASH! (PLAYLIST)
BASH! (PLAYLIST)
"Robot Is Systematic" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - 'Lectric Worker
"Summernight City" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Astaire
"King Of Clubs" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Chocolat's
"Windsurfing" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Lazer
PLAYLIST LINK: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcWd1yijpYD8
Thursday, October 8, 2026
THE LAST TRACK OF THE AFFAIR (PLAYLIST)
THE LAST TRACK OF THE AFFAIR (PLAYLIST)
"Standing In The Shadows of Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Cerrone
"Runaway" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - One-Two-Three
"Don't Let Me Down Again" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - M.B.O. 99
"Always On My Mind" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Pet Shop Boys
PLAYLIST LINK: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfByrGXdzxZY
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION: "You Spin Me Round (Like A Record)" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Dead Or Alive
NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION:
"You Spin Me Round (Like A Record)"
- Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Dead Or Alive
ReStructure Mix Update (10/7/26): “Save Me" – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Village People
Village People are one of the iconic disco groups from the late 70s and a creation of producer Jacques Morali who also gave us The Ritchie Family, Dennis Parker and Patrick Juvet. This group was adorned in outfits representing the “macho” or sexy positions in laborers or themes. Becoming the top recognized disco groups and releasing some of the most identifiable songs of the time period. The 1979 double album “Sleazy” is their farewell to the disco era and features “live” concert performances and four new songs which includes “Save Me”. The lead vocal on this number is performed by Ray Simpson (Valerie Simpson’s brother) who replaced Victor Willis. The song is an anthem love song which plays out with an energy which is nothing like “Y.M.C.A.” or “Macho Man” yet it is appealing for the group to play it out. The album was produced by Jacques Morali.
I have taken the album version of “Save Me” and worked the powerful emotion into a new ReStructure Mix. The lead in is more of a dub flavor and segments are introduced with slight drop-outs and into the songs continuance.
MILD FUNK (PLAYLIST)
MILD FUNK (PLAYLIST)
"Do You Like The Way That It Feels" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Tempest Trio
"Rock With You" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Michael Jackson
"Hangin’" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Chic
"My Love Is Hot (Caliente)" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Lalomie Washburn
PLAYLIST LINK: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBM8Z2_lnTtY
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX: "Save Me" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Village People
NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX:
"Save Me" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Village People
ReStructure Mix Update (10/6/26): “We’re Celebrating" – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Language
Language is James Lee and Steven Hale - an 80’s synth-pop band who released their project “Alphabet City” in 1984 - produced by Alan Shacklock. The first track of the album “We’re Celebrating” is one of the uplifting and fierce tracks that hits hard with the ominous vocals and funk-edge bass tracks. The project has the touch of modern-80s engineering and also the edge of underground-pop with a great resonance. It has some great crossover tracks which manage to stay alive in your mind since the style is approached with dedication.
I have taken the album version of “We’re Celebrating” and worked on the track for this new ReStructure Mix and the new celebration. I have edited the new arrangement with a few new breaks and some embellishment.
PRISM (PLAYLIST)
PRISM (PLAYLIST)
"Fade To Gray" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Visage
"There's A Woman" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Gino Soccio
"Walking In The Neon" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Peter Richard
"Eyes Without A Face" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Alan Jones
PLAYLIST LINK: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcxroQp2lkSk
Monday, October 5, 2026
COMING SOON! (EDITION 10/5/26): "Music Are You Ready" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - C.D. Band
COMING SOON! (EDITION 10/5/26):
"Music Are You Ready" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - C.D. Band
DISCO-RAMA (PLAYLIST)
DISCO-RAMA (PLAYLIST)
"Daddy Cool" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Boney M.
"Bad Luck" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Harold Melvin and The Blue Notes
"Quiet Village" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Ritchie Family
"More, More, More" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Andrea True Connection
PLAYLIST LINK: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFsbBdmyeLz4
Sunday, October 4, 2026
NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION: "We're Celebrating" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Language
NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION:
"We're Celebrating" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Language
ReStructure Mix Update (10/4/26): “Spirits" – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Gary’s Gang
Gary’s Gang is a disco band led by Gary Turnier and Eric Matthew who also produced Sharon Redd, Fast Radio, France Joli, Secret Weapon and Carol Douglas. Their big disco hit “Keep On Dancin’” from 1978 is a classic and became one of the signature songs of the disco era. “Gangbusters” is their follow-up project from 1979 and is another smooth layout of disco music with all of the right bells and whistles. “Spirits” is one of the tracks which immediately bring to mind their soft-edge where a male vocal becomes the lure of the dance floor and creates a soulful mellow approach. It has a nice melodic feel which is soothing and at the same time evokes a rhythmic reaction for the body. A nice follow up which outlines the sound which Gary’s Gang made for themselves. Band members include Al Lauricella, Bill Catalano, Bob Forman, Gary R. Turnier, Jay Leon, Joe Tucci, Rino Minetti and Eric Matthew.
I have taken the album version of “Spirits” and recreated a new arrangement for this ReStructure Mix. I have taken pieces of the original and used the wonderful riffs to align a new intro and exit for this number.
JUNGLE TIMES (PLAYLIST)
JUNGLE TIMES (PLAYLIST)
"Hot Jungle Drums and Voo Doo Rhythm" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - D.C. LaRue
"Jungle Fever - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Chakachas
"Hot Jungle" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Slip
"Jungle" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Kongas
PLAYLIST LINK: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLDtiF2bohrc
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
