NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX:
"Hollywood" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Ring
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX: "Hollywood" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Ring
NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX:
"Hollywood" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Ring
ReStructure Mix Update (7/16/25): ”Do You Want It Right Now” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Siedah Garrett
Siedah Garrett is a soul/dance artist from the early 80s who also had the honor of being produced by Quincy Jones and also appeared on a duet with Michael Jackson in 1987. Her street dance track from the film “Fast Forward” from 1985 is a fantastic display of this talented ladies voice and performance. “Do You Want It Right Now” works on the 80s beat box elements and flows into a lovely piece where Siedah takes each level of the song to a higher level. One of the more soulful expressions in the excitement of power behind the voice.
I have taken the 12” version of “Do You Want It Right Now” and replaced those stomping beats into a new ReStructure Mix. Allowing more space for a few new drop outs and also a few loop beats which accent the song in a new way.
luscious disco (PLAYLIST)
luscious disco (PLAYLIST)
"Does It Feel Good" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Jump
"Sexy Cream" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Slick
"More, More, More" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Andrea True Connection
"Taste So Good" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - File 13
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
COMING SOON!(SPECIAL 90'S EDITION 7/15/25): "What Comes After Goodbye" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Respect
COMING SOON!(SPECIAL 90'S EDITION 7/15/25):
"What Comes After Goodbye" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Respect
ROLLER-DDDANCE (PLAYLIST)
ROLLER-DDDANCE (PLAYLIST)
"Hell On Wheels" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Cher
“Roller Boogie” by Voggue – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
"Roller Skatin' Mate" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Peaches and Herb
“Roll” by Macho – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Monday, July 14, 2025
F U T U R I T Y (PLAYLIST)
F U T U R I T Y (PLAYLIST)
"In The Year 2525" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Act featuring Clinton III
"Vision Of The Future" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Segue
"Get Ready For The Future" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Winners
"Future Brain" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Den Harrow
Sunday, July 13, 2025
NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX (SPECIAL 80'S EDITION): "Do You Want It Right Now" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Siedah Garrett
NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX (SPECIAL 80'S EDITION):
"Do You Want It Right Now" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Siedah Garrett
ReStructure Mix Update (7/13/25): ”Deeper” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Susan Clark
Susan Clark is a vocalist from New Jersey during the early 90s in the garage/house genre. Her 1991 single “Deeper” produced by James Bratton is the finishing touch on house music during this period. The underground scene created quite a stir on dance floors and influenced the pop and club music scene. “Deeper” is a diva track from beginning to end where Susan takes the track and gives it all of her sweat and emotions. It is a love song with a riff which gives off that time where house music was more of a dub-like substance giving it many variations and styles along the way.
I have taken the 12” version of “Deeper” and moved this one back into the underground with this ReStructure Mix. I have used more of the rhythm tracks to give the arrangement more movement and also rearranged the main riff among the new remix.
TECH-TACTICS (PLAYLIST)
TECH-TACTICS (PLAYLIST)
"Non Stop" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Patrick Hernandez
"Techno Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Ava Cherry
"Romance '83" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Irene Cara
"Automatic Lover" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Dee D. Jackson
Saturday, July 12, 2025
NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX (SPECIAL 90'S EDITION): "Deeper" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Susan Clark
NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX (SPECIAL 90'S EDITION):
"Deeper" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Susan Clark
ReStructure Mix Update (7/12/25): ”Sinderella” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Betty Wright
Betty Wright’s return to the dance floor in 1985 with “Sinderella” an electronic/high energy piece produced by Gary Rottger and Joe Venneri. This number is an outline of the classic fairy tale “Cinderella” in a more modern updated land where she seems to find many men but no love. The track is fiercely produced with percolating sequencer and hard hitting clap tracks accenting the tale. It is one of Betty’s fine performances again where she gives off a touch of the disco-diva once again in a soulful way. A big mid-80s return for her and another opportunity for us to hear this fractured fairy tale take its place on the dance floor.
I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “Sinderella” and retell the story in this ReStructure Mix. A new placement of verses and chorus are the new outline and some new breaks along the way.
Pretty Play (PLAYLIST)
Pretty Play (PLAYLIST)
"Never Say Goodbye" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Chip Chip
"Color My Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Fun Fun
"Light Up My Heart" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Angie St. Phillip
"Shine A Little Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Les Blues Belles
Friday, July 11, 2025
COMING SOON! (EDITION 7/11/25): "Hollywood" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Ring
COMING SOON! (EDITION 7/11/25):
"Hollywood" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Ring
BUILDING BEATS, BUILDING LOVE (PLAYLIST)
BUILDING BEATS, BUILDING LOVE (PLAYLIST)
"C'est Magnifique" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Santa Esmeralda
"Two Of Hearts" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Stacey Q
"You Take My Heart Away" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Gillian Lane
"Gimme Some" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Jimmy 'Bo' Horne
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX: "Sinderella" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Betty Wright
NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX: "Sinderella" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Betty Wright
COMING SOON! (SPECIAL 80'S EDITION 7/9/25): "Do You Want It Right Now" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Siedah Garrett
COMING SOON! (SPECIAL 80'S EDITION 7/9/25):
"Do You Want It Right Now" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Siedah Garrett
ReStructure Mix Update (7/9/25): ”Givin’ Up” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Bobby ‘O
Bobby Orlando is one of the dance producers who traveled the road from the late 70s disco era onto his own legacy of formulating a new genre in the early 80s called high energy. Many of his early 80s productions focused on an electronic arrangement with heavy drums and percussion. “Givin’ Up” is from his project from 1983 titled “Freedom In An Unfree World” which features his signature sound. His formula was a successful transition for the 80s where many of his themes and outlines were tracks that were to the point and often left field ideas. “Givin’ Up” is as simple as many of his pieces from his period, however the hard hitting arrangements give off a lure for both the ears and feet.
I have taken the 12” version of “Givin’ Up” and played out another opportunity to pay homage to Orlando in this ReStructure Mix. A new intro and shift in the delivery of the song are the new play here.
ROUSING! (PLAYLIST)
ROUSING! (PLAYLIST)
"Young Hearts Run Free" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Candi Staton
"Anything For Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Reina
"Born To Be Alive" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Patrick Hernandez
"Musical Freedom (You Got The Love)" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Paul Simpson featuring Candi Staton
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX: "Givin' Up" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Bobby O
NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX:
"Givin' Up" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Bobby O
ReStructure Mix Update (7/8/25): ”Money” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – The Flying Lizards
The Flying Lizards are David Cunningham and Patti Palladin - an experimental nu-wave ensemble who recorded their version of the 1959 soul classic “Money” - written by Motown founder Barry Gordy and performed by Barrett Strong. Released in 1979 on Virgin Records, this recording became an alternative cover and an interesting effect on dance floors. The new wave scene devoured this release and made this style a staple to be an influence on many 80s groups. The piece follows close to the original melodies with a distorted take on the instrumentation as well as vocals. It can be a fun excursion into the shift and growth of musical history. This single was produced by David Cunningham.
I have taken the 12” version of The Flying Lizards’ “Money” and placed it in a new direction on this ReStructure Mix. The original version by Barrett Strong is pieced into the arrangement along with another classic by The O’Jays. Another movement for this number to give us a “thrill”.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
