“Livin’ It Up” by Bell & James – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

“Livin’ It Up” by Bell & James – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

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The weekend is the weekend – Friday or Saturday.

Bell & James 1978 disco hit “Livin’ It Up (Friday Night”)” is still a classic on the disco round or old school. It emphasizes the reason discotheques became the relaxation spas of the 70’s.


This combination of Robert Stigwood’s 1977 film, “Saturday Night Fever” along with John Travolta and repeats the era again with a twist on the dance floor. “Fever” was never a pro-disco film – there were many implications of doom and despair. I have attempted to add more of the excitement of the dancing and the weekend flair into this Disco Video Mix.

Featuring scenes from “Saturday Night Fever”
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons (from his idea)
www.discovideomix.com

“Livin’ It Up” by Bell & James – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

“Livin’ It Up” by Bell & James – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

www.discovideomix.com
WATCH ON YOU TUBE
WATCH ON MULTIPLY

The weekend is the weekend – Friday or Saturday.

Bell & James 1978 disco hit “Livin’ It Up (Friday Night”)” is still a classic on the disco round or old school. It emphasizes the reason discotheques became the relaxation spas of the 70’s.


This combination of Robert Stigwood’s 1977 film, “Saturday Night Fever” along with John Travolta and repeats the era again with a twist on the dance floor. “Fever” was never a pro-disco film – there were many implications of doom and despair. I have attempted to add more of the excitement of the dancing and the weekend flair into this Disco Video Mix.

Featuring scenes from “Saturday Night Fever”
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons (from his idea)
www.discovideomix.com

"My Love Is Music" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Space

• "My Love Is Music" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Space

Space was Didier Marouani and Roland Romanelli - their second LP "Just Blue" was released in 1978.

It was a period of music when keyboards began to construct the sound and mood of music becoming a New Age sound. Space became disco's answer to a more futuristic and ambient feel which sometimes included a live band accompaniment with instruments embellishing their music's excitement.

"My Love Is Music" is the first dance hit off of the LP which featured Madeline Bell, again as lead vocal - creating a wall of energy with this track. It was later recorded by Gloria Gaynor in the early 80's and was a hit all over again.

This has always been one of my favorite tracks with a statement about disco music that an audiophile could identify with. I have used the pumping bass lines and piano tracks to create a more spacious mix and take advantage again of Madeline's fantastic vocal.

This ReStructure Mix is dedicated to Madleine Bell.

"My Love Is Music" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Space

• "My Love Is Music" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Space

Space was Didier Marouani and Roland Romanelli - their second LP "Just Blue" was released in 1978.

It was a period of music when keyboards began to construct the sound and mood of music becoming a New Age sound. Space became disco's answer to a more futuristic and ambient feel which sometimes included a live band accompaniment with instruments embellishing their music's excitement.

"My Love Is Music" is the first dance hit off of the LP which featured Madeline Bell, again as lead vocal - creating a wall of energy with this track. It was later recorded by Gloria Gaynor in the early 80's and was a hit all over again.

This has always been one of my favorite tracks with a statement about disco music that an audiophile could identify with. I have used the pumping bass lines and piano tracks to create a more spacious mix and take advantage again of Madeline's fantastic vocal.

This ReStructure Mix is dedicated to Madleine Bell.

“Watch Out For The Boogie Man” by Trax – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

“Watch Out For The Boogie Man” by Trax – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

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This song comes from the 1978 LP titled “Watch Out” produced by Pete Bellote and Keith Forsey – two talented producers and musicians that made a mark in the late 70’s and 80’s with their affiliation.

“Watch Out For The Boogie Man” is mixed with John Carpenter’s horror classic, “Halloween” to create a parody or terror for this Halloween season. The dance track refers to the man on the dance floor and the film as we all know, is that horrible little boy who loves masks and knives.

Jamie Lee Curtis stars in the film and makes her debut as the “scream queen” – even though the song has a lighter feel about it there is no hiding the fact that this film began a whole episode of films attempting the achieve the same effect. As well as a parody of likes that was another hit in the millennium.

Featuring scenes from John Carpenter’s “Halloween” – RENT THE DVD!
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons
www.discovideomix.com

“Watch Out For The Boogie Man” by Trax – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

“Watch Out For The Boogie Man” by Trax – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

www.discovideomix.com
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This song comes from the 1978 LP titled “Watch Out” produced by Pete Bellote and Keith Forsey – two talented producers and musicians that made a mark in the late 70’s and 80’s with their affiliation.

“Watch Out For The Boogie Man” is mixed with John Carpenter’s horror classic, “Halloween” to create a parody or terror for this Halloween season. The dance track refers to the man on the dance floor and the film as we all know, is that horrible little boy who loves masks and knives.

Jamie Lee Curtis stars in the film and makes her debut as the “scream queen” – even though the song has a lighter feel about it there is no hiding the fact that this film began a whole episode of films attempting the achieve the same effect. As well as a parody of likes that was another hit in the millennium.

Featuring scenes from John Carpenter’s “Halloween” – RENT THE DVD!
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons
www.discovideomix.com

"Forbidden Love" by Madleen Kane - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

"Forbidden Love" by Madleen Kane - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

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Madleen Kane’s “Forbidden Love” is the outline for her 1979 LP “Cheri” – it featured a dance medley outlining the passion and desire of “Forbidden Love”.

The album was produced by Michaële, Paul & Lana Sébastian (Theo Vaness, Lenore O’Malley, Pacific Blue) and featured many musicians from classic disco sessions from Munich, Germany including Thor Baldursson and Marc Chanteraeu – as well as a fantastic mix by Jim Burgess.

The song has always been the suspect of not only being a theme for a 3-sided love affair, but also that of gay or homosexual love. In1987 I missed a film titled “Maurice” with James Wilby, Hugh Grant and Rupert Graves based on the novel by E. M. Forster. It is tale of homosexual love in early 20th century England when it was referred to as “immoral”. By religious standards, no doubt.

Phil from Multiply had asked me to view the film and use it in a Disco Video Mix – this is the product of that request. I cannot thank Phil enough for bringing this film to mind – it is well done and well deserved to be a classic in not only gay cinema but that of the words of a great dance standard: “How can stop it?”

“Maurice” was directed by James Ivory

This Disco Video Mix is dedicated to Phil from Nutley, New Jersey – Happy Birthday Phil!

Featuring scenes from “Maurice” – RENT THE DVD!
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

"Forbidden Love" by Madleen Kane - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

"Forbidden Love" by Madleen Kane - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

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www.discovideomix.com

Madleen Kane’s “Forbidden Love” is the outline for her 1979 LP “Cheri” – it featured a dance medley outlining the passion and desire of “Forbidden Love”.

The album was produced by Michaële, Paul & Lana Sébastian (Theo Vaness, Lenore O’Malley, Pacific Blue) and featured many musicians from classic disco sessions from Munich, Germany including Thor Baldursson and Marc Chanteraeu – as well as a fantastic mix by Jim Burgess.

The song has always been the suspect of not only being a theme for a 3-sided love affair, but also that of gay or homosexual love. In1987 I missed a film titled “Maurice” with James Wilby, Hugh Grant and Rupert Graves based on the novel by E. M. Forster. It is tale of homosexual love in early 20th century England when it was referred to as “immoral”. By religious standards, no doubt.

Phil from Multiply had asked me to view the film and use it in a Disco Video Mix – this is the product of that request. I cannot thank Phil enough for bringing this film to mind – it is well done and well deserved to be a classic in not only gay cinema but that of the words of a great dance standard: “How can stop it?”

“Maurice” was directed by James Ivory

This Disco Video Mix is dedicated to Phil from Nutley, New Jersey – Happy Birthday Phil!

Featuring scenes from “Maurice” – RENT THE DVD!
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

"Use It Up and Wear It Out" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Odyssey

• "Use It Up and Wear It Out" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Odyssey

In 1977 Charlie Calello and Sandy Linzer produced Odyssey’s “Native New Yorker” – the ensemble consisted of sisters, Lillian and Louise Lopez and Tony Reynolds. This release became an instant hit in discotheques all over the world as well as becoming a big part of the rejuvenation of New York’s travel campaign.

In 1980 Odyssey continued their statement to dance floors with “Use It Up and Wear It Out” – this project was produced by Sandy Linzer. It featured a percussive and simple melody that brought an instant energy for a time as disco music began to decline from the pop-charts. Otherwise, this would have surely been another favorite as tracks like “Shake Your Groove Thing”.

I have taken the track into a ReStructure realm and simply rearranged the verses and added a new back beat to bring a new life to an already dance floor favorite.

"Use It Up and Wear It Out" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Odyssey

• "Use It Up and Wear It Out" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Odyssey

In 1977 Charlie Calello and Sandy Linzer produced Odyssey’s “Native New Yorker” – the ensemble consisted of sisters, Lillian and Louise Lopez and Tony Reynolds. This release became an instant hit in discotheques all over the world as well as becoming a big part of the rejuvenation of New York’s travel campaign.

In 1980 Odyssey continued their statement to dance floors with “Use It Up and Wear It Out” – this project was produced by Sandy Linzer. It featured a percussive and simple melody that brought an instant energy for a time as disco music began to decline from the pop-charts. Otherwise, this would have surely been another favorite as tracks like “Shake Your Groove Thing”.

I have taken the track into a ReStructure realm and simply rearranged the verses and added a new back beat to bring a new life to an already dance floor favorite.

"More Than A Woman" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Bee Gees

• "More Than A Woman" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Bee Gees

In 1977 disco music began a new phase of success – with the soundtrack to “Saturday Night Fever” released as a double LP and featuring music from the long-runners of pop, The Bee Gees.

One of the most beautiful disco tracks has since been “More Than A Woman” – which is also featured during the highlights of the film. The track has always run 3 minutes short on the soundtrack and has been covered from day one – featured on the original soundtrack by Tavares. But no one has been able to recreate the beauty that the Bee Gees mastered on their version.

I have taken the original track and extended it to a long running 10 minutes with lots of loops, phasing and keeping intact the beautiful vocals and flow of the original.

Dedicated to those mirror ball fans of the disco craze and then beauty of disco music, which lasts forever.

"More Than A Woman" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Bee Gees

• "More Than A Woman" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Bee Gees

In 1977 disco music began a new phase of success – with the soundtrack to “Saturday Night Fever” released as a double LP and featuring music from the long-runners of pop, The Bee Gees.

One of the most beautiful disco tracks has since been “More Than A Woman” – which is also featured during the highlights of the film. The track has always run 3 minutes short on the soundtrack and has been covered from day one – featured on the original soundtrack by Tavares. But no one has been able to recreate the beauty that the Bee Gees mastered on their version.

I have taken the original track and extended it to a long running 10 minutes with lots of loops, phasing and keeping intact the beautiful vocals and flow of the original.

Dedicated to those mirror ball fans of the disco craze and then beauty of disco music, which lasts forever.

"Rhythm Of Life" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Afro-Cuban Band

• "Rhythm Of Life" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Afro-Cuban Band

Michael Zager worked with the disco concept as began to mature and take on a new form. His formula was close to an orchestration for the beat with an uplifting theme. His production of Afro-Cuban Band in 1978 brought on a light flair for dance floors and worked around the theme of Cuban style percussion.

“Rhythm Of Life” worked with Zager’s sound of his production of “Let’s All Chant” with his keyboards generating rippling and sequencer like patterns. The musicians on this project were some of his best. Including Francisco Centano on bass and a full horn section.

I have reworked “Rhythm Of Life” and infused a bit more of the breaks and fantastic horn sections throughout the song.

"Rhythm Of Life" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Afro-Cuban Band

• "Rhythm Of Life" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Afro-Cuban Band

Michael Zager worked with the disco concept as began to mature and take on a new form. His formula was close to an orchestration for the beat with an uplifting theme. His production of Afro-Cuban Band in 1978 brought on a light flair for dance floors and worked around the theme of Cuban style percussion.

“Rhythm Of Life” worked with Zager’s sound of his production of “Let’s All Chant” with his keyboards generating rippling and sequencer like patterns. The musicians on this project were some of his best. Including Francisco Centano on bass and a full horn section.

I have reworked “Rhythm Of Life” and infused a bit more of the breaks and fantastic horn sections throughout the song.

“Superman” by Herbie Mann – Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

“Superman” by Herbie Mann – Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

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In 1977 Celi Bee and The Buzzy Bunch recorded “Superman – Herbie Mann took on a disco production produced by Patrick Adams and featured a cover of the song. It was an instant hit on dance floors again.

The track utilized Mann’s captivating flute talents and created a flowing feel in this new production. Adams included his disco production stamp with strings and non-stop percussion.

I have taken the 1978 film version of “Superman” directed by Richard Donner and pieced together a montage to move along close to this disco number. Christopher Reeves and Margot Kidder starred in the blockbuster movie.

Featuring scenes from “Superman” – RENT THE DVD!
Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

“Superman” by Herbie Mann – Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

“Superman” by Herbie Mann – Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

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In 1977 Celi Bee and The Buzzy Bunch recorded “Superman – Herbie Mann took on a disco production produced by Patrick Adams and featured a cover of the song. It was an instant hit on dance floors again.

The track utilized Mann’s captivating flute talents and created a flowing feel in this new production. Adams included his disco production stamp with strings and non-stop percussion.

I have taken the 1978 film version of “Superman” directed by Richard Donner and pieced together a montage to move along close to this disco number. Christopher Reeves and Margot Kidder starred in the blockbuster movie.

Featuring scenes from “Superman” – RENT THE DVD!
Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

"Set Me Free" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Three Degrees

• "Set Me Free" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Three Degrees

The Three Degrees were Philadelphia's golden sound.In 1979, Giorgio Moroder produced "3D" following the success of the 1978 production of "New Dimensions".

This powerhouse of talent created some of the most incredible disco music ever. "Set Me Free" was a hit off of the "3D" LP and remains one of the most beautiful synth driven tracks.

I have ReStructured the track to give some new breath and arrangements to this classic Moroder/3 Degrees number.

"Set Me Free" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Three Degrees

• "Set Me Free" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Three Degrees

The Three Degrees were Philadelphia's golden sound.In 1979, Giorgio Moroder produced "3D" following the success of the 1978 production of "New Dimensions".

This powerhouse of talent created some of the most incredible disco music ever. "Set Me Free" was a hit off of the "3D" LP and remains one of the most beautiful synth driven tracks.

I have ReStructured the track to give some new breath and arrangements to this classic Moroder/3 Degrees number.

"Pinocchio" by Masquerade - Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

"Pinocchio" by Masquerade - Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

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Boris Midney was the conductor of disco music’s innovative edge from 1978 with the introduction to his new style of dance music with USA European Connection’s “Come Into My Heart/Good Loving”.

In 1979 Midney created a studio project using the 1883 tale The Adventures of Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi, which was adapted by Walt Disney in 1940. This disco operetta was in the vein of works such as “Romeo and Juliet” and “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” by Alec R. Constandinos – but with Midney’s unique style of composition and arrangements. Vocals are by Chequita Jackson and Kevin Owens.

I have taken Walt Disney’s classic and placed it on the same canvas with Midney’s now underground classic disco works. This is intended to make you feel like a child at heart, again. Pure fantasy and escape.

Featuring scenes from Walt Disney’s “Pinocchio” – RENT THE DVD!
Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

"Pinocchio" by Masquerade - Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

"Pinocchio" by Masquerade - Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

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Boris Midney was the conductor of disco music’s innovative edge from 1978 with the introduction to his new style of dance music with USA European Connection’s “Come Into My Heart/Good Loving”.

In 1979 Midney created a studio project using the 1883 tale The Adventures of Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi, which was adapted by Walt Disney in 1940. This disco operetta was in the vein of works such as “Romeo and Juliet” and “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” by Alec R. Constandinos – but with Midney’s unique style of composition and arrangements. Vocals are by Chequita Jackson and Kevin Owens.

I have taken Walt Disney’s classic and placed it on the same canvas with Midney’s now underground classic disco works. This is intended to make you feel like a child at heart, again. Pure fantasy and escape.

Featuring scenes from Walt Disney’s “Pinocchio” – RENT THE DVD!
Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons