Saturday, July 19, 2008

"Rock Solid" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Chi Chi Favelas and The Black and White Band

• "Rock Solid" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Chi Chi Favelas and The Black and White Band

This track was released on an LP by the same name in 1978 - it is obviously a group of musicians who were well educated on disco - probably Euro-disco. It was recorded at Trident Studios which is where Alec R. Costandinos worked allot of his disco magic.

Slim Pezin (Voyage, Kikrokos) is featured on guitars and George Roddi (Voyage) on keyboards and synthesizers as well as Sue Glover and Sunny Leslie on vocals - and these girls were Cerrone's ensemble on early projects as well as backing for a few Donna Summer LPs.

With the outline as such, you understand why it is such a fantastic endeavor. Produced by Alain Wisniak and is listed at "the tastiest disco sound around". I agree. The use of a rock and roll influence and theme is deeply successful.

I have ReStructured "Rock Solid" re-using the fabulous guitar piece which "disco-rocks!"

"Rock Solid" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Chi Chi Favelas and The Black and White Band

• "Rock Solid" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Chi Chi Favelas and The Black and White Band

This track was released on an LP by the same name in 1978 - it is obviously a group of musicians who were well educated on disco - probably Euro-disco. It was recorded at Trident Studios which is where Alec R. Costandinos worked allot of his disco magic.

Slim Pezin (Voyage, Kikrokos) is featured on guitars and George Roddi (Voyage) on keyboards and synthesizers as well as Sue Glover and Sunny Leslie on vocals - and these girls were Cerrone's ensemble on early projects as well as backing for a few Donna Summer LPs.

With the outline as such, you understand why it is such a fantastic endeavor. Produced by Alain Wisniak and is listed at "the tastiest disco sound around". I agree. The use of a rock and roll influence and theme is deeply successful.

I have ReStructured "Rock Solid" re-using the fabulous guitar piece which "disco-rocks!"

Thursday, July 17, 2008

"War Dance" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Kebekelektrik



• "War Dance" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Kebekelektrik

During a heavy experimental period of disco music in 1978 came a studio group by the name of Kebekelektrik - this band consisted of Canadian producer Pat Deserio and producer, artist Gino Soccio.

"War Dance" is a track which immediately became a dance floor favorite with its fast paced energy and use of trailing synthesizers pumping out a bottom end for a wicked Indian style melody flowing as if it were a orchestral experience. It is almost as if the keyboards are speaking to you.



I have taken this track thanks to a request by Dori who asked that this classic be ReStructured.

"War Dance" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Kebekelektrik



• "War Dance" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Kebekelektrik

During a heavy experimental period of disco music in 1978 came a studio group by the name of Kebekelektrik - this band consisted of Canadian producer Pat Deserio and producer, artist Gino Soccio.

"War Dance" is a track which immediately became a dance floor favorite with its fast paced energy and use of trailing synthesizers pumping out a bottom end for a wicked Indian style melody flowing as if it were a orchestral experience. It is almost as if the keyboards are speaking to you.



I have taken this track thanks to a request by Dori who asked that this classic be ReStructured.

Monday, July 14, 2008

Debbie Jacobs-Rock live on Strictly Confidential!with host, Peter GodboldThursday, July 24th - 9 PM Eastern, 6 PM Pacific

Debbie Jacobs-Rock live on Strictly Confidential!with host, Peter GodboldThursday, July 24th - 9 PM Eastern, 6 PM Pacific

Debbie Jacobs hit the disco scene in 1979 with her album, "Undercover Lover" - the title track along with "Don't You Want My Love", and "Hot Hot (Give It All You Got)" are now apart of disco history.

"High On Your Love" and "Maybe This Time" are follow up tracks that Debbie have given her talents to and made the dance community forever indebted to her talents.
Join Peter Godbold and Debbie Jacobs-Rock on Thursday, July 24th - 9 PM Pacific, 6 PM Eastern for this wonderful opportunity to learn more about her life and music.

Debbie Jacobs-Rock live on Strictly Confidential!with host, Peter GodboldThursday, July 24th - 9 PM Eastern, 6 PM Pacific

Debbie Jacobs-Rock live on Strictly Confidential!with host, Peter GodboldThursday, July 24th - 9 PM Eastern, 6 PM Pacific

Debbie Jacobs hit the disco scene in 1979 with her album, "Undercover Lover" - the title track along with "Don't You Want My Love", and "Hot Hot (Give It All You Got)" are now apart of disco history.

"High On Your Love" and "Maybe This Time" are follow up tracks that Debbie have given her talents to and made the dance community forever indebted to her talents.
Join Peter Godbold and Debbie Jacobs-Rock on Thursday, July 24th - 9 PM Pacific, 6 PM Eastern for this wonderful opportunity to learn more about her life and music.

Saturday, July 12, 2008

"Haven't You Heard" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Patrice Rushen

• "Haven't You Heard" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Patrice Rushen

Patrice Rushen released 4 LPS from 1974 – 1978 and finally releasing “Pizzazz” in 1979, which featured the powerhouse dance track, “Haven’t You Heard”. Produced by Reggie Andrews and featured a full ensemble of jazz and pop musicians adding their experience and talent to the wonderful tracks in this project.

Long before her classic old school number, “Forget Me Nots” this big stomper made quite a hit on disco charts and dance floors everywhere.


I have ReStructured “Haven’t You Heard” with a touch of electronic bass lines and looped vocal pieces to complete a whole new arrangement and feel to the song.

"Haven't You Heard" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Patrice Rushen

• "Haven't You Heard" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Patrice Rushen

Patrice Rushen released 4 LPS from 1974 – 1978 and finally releasing “Pizzazz” in 1979, which featured the powerhouse dance track, “Haven’t You Heard”. Produced by Reggie Andrews and featured a full ensemble of jazz and pop musicians adding their experience and talent to the wonderful tracks in this project.

Long before her classic old school number, “Forget Me Nots” this big stomper made quite a hit on disco charts and dance floors everywhere.


I have ReStructured “Haven’t You Heard” with a touch of electronic bass lines and looped vocal pieces to complete a whole new arrangement and feel to the song.

RESCHEDULED! Amuka - LIVE on Strictly Confidential! Thursday, August 7th

RESCHEDULED!

AMUKA (aka Sheila Brody) - LIVE on Strictly Confidential - THURSDAY, AUGUST 7th
EASTERN, 6 PM PACIFIC
With host, Peter Godbold

Club diva and messenger of Club Music, Amuka joins Peter for an in depth conversation on her career and her music.

DON'T MISS IT!

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When songwriter and vocalist Amuka (Sheila Brody) sings, she transports to another place, as each chord of her voice touches a tender zone in the heart. Her tone is familiar - her words too, as they stir deep down in the soft part of your wounded soul. She makes your heart joyful, makes you shout, as she disperses soothing medicine to make everything alright through lyrics in which she tells the story of a woman whose spirit cannot be broken. They are stories we can all relate to.

RESCHEDULED! Amuka - LIVE on Strictly Confidential! Thursday, August 7th

RESCHEDULED!

AMUKA (aka Sheila Brody) - LIVE on Strictly Confidential - THURSDAY, AUGUST 7th
EASTERN, 6 PM PACIFIC
With host, Peter Godbold

Club diva and messenger of Club Music, Amuka joins Peter for an in depth conversation on her career and her music.

DON'T MISS IT!

GO AMUKA'S WEBSITE!
AMUKA ON MYSPACE
GO TO STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL
LOG INTO SHOW

When songwriter and vocalist Amuka (Sheila Brody) sings, she transports to another place, as each chord of her voice touches a tender zone in the heart. Her tone is familiar - her words too, as they stir deep down in the soft part of your wounded soul. She makes your heart joyful, makes you shout, as she disperses soothing medicine to make everything alright through lyrics in which she tells the story of a woman whose spirit cannot be broken. They are stories we can all relate to.

Friday, July 11, 2008

"You Can Do It" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Al Hudson and The Partners

• "You Can Do It" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Al Hudson and The Partners

This single was released under 2 band names - Al Hudson and The Partners and One Way featuring Al Hudson - I decided to use both as an identifiable cross reference.

A great combination of funk and disco in this track - and it gets more complicated. Alicia Meyers is featured in a fantastic solo which brings this track to an all time high. It was released in 1979 on MCA Records.

A new ReStructure Mix brings this song some added percussion and creates a forward mix full of breaks and crescendos!

"You Can Do It" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Al Hudson and The Partners

• "You Can Do It" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Al Hudson and The Partners

This single was released under 2 band names - Al Hudson and The Partners and One Way featuring Al Hudson - I decided to use both as an identifiable cross reference.

A great combination of funk and disco in this track - and it gets more complicated. Alicia Meyers is featured in a fantastic solo which brings this track to an all time high. It was released in 1979 on MCA Records.

A new ReStructure Mix brings this song some added percussion and creates a forward mix full of breaks and crescendos!

Thursday, July 10, 2008

"Freak On" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Lemon

• "Freak On" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Lemon

Kenny Lehman (Rhetta Hughes, Chic, Roundtree) created Lemon – and the name obviously came from his sir name, Lehman.

This production was one influenced by the late 70’s style of disco. The single “Freak On” was originally released on Salsoul Records in 1978 then released on the LP titled “Lemon” later 1978 on Prelude Records. This track obviously worked off of the sensation created by Chic’s “Le Freak” but also had it’s own sound and funkiness.

I have taken “Freak On” and recreated the scenario with more looping and self-contained percussion and also added some new base tracks to enhance a new excitement.

"Freak On" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Lemon

• "Freak On" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Lemon

Kenny Lehman (Rhetta Hughes, Chic, Roundtree) created Lemon – and the name obviously came from his sir name, Lehman.

This production was one influenced by the late 70’s style of disco. The single “Freak On” was originally released on Salsoul Records in 1978 then released on the LP titled “Lemon” later 1978 on Prelude Records. This track obviously worked off of the sensation created by Chic’s “Le Freak” but also had it’s own sound and funkiness.

I have taken “Freak On” and recreated the scenario with more looping and self-contained percussion and also added some new base tracks to enhance a new excitement.

Sunday, July 6, 2008

VINCENT CAPRETTA: Live on Strictly Confidential! Thursday, July 10TH - 9 PM EASTERN, 6 PM PACIFIC

Ecstasy Records Recording Artist

VINCENT CAPRETTA

Live on Strictly Confidential with host, Peter Godbold
His new single, "I Am What I Am" and "I Will Survive" are not just covers - they are statements!

Find out more about Vincent and a world that is changing with more colours than the rainbow can display!

VISIT VINCENT'S CD RELEASE WEBSITE
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VINCENT CAPRETTA: Live on Strictly Confidential! Thursday, July 10TH - 9 PM EASTERN, 6 PM PACIFIC

Ecstasy Records Recording Artist

VINCENT CAPRETTA

Live on Strictly Confidential with host, Peter Godbold
His new single, "I Am What I Am" and "I Will Survive" are not just covers - they are statements!

Find out more about Vincent and a world that is changing with more colours than the rainbow can display!

VISIT VINCENT'S CD RELEASE WEBSITE
GO TO STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL
LOG INTO SHOW

Friday, July 4, 2008

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