"Fire" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Ohio Players

• "Fire" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Ohio Players

Funk was the thang in 1974 when Ohio Players released their raging hit, "Fire" - following the success of their hit "Skin Tight" this track took over the ideal of dance of the time.

It was the scorching horns and sexuality on the tracks which brought about dance steps and the need to dance. This created a wonderful opportunity for both funk and disco to become a very strong force.

The ReStructure once again is a safe mix that created for a compilation, yet it still holds true to my style and essence for making a classic track come alive again.

Dedicated once again to Loulou from The Netherlands in thanks for all she does to set the disco music world on "fire"! Thank you, Loulou.

"Fire" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Ohio Players

• "Fire" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Ohio Players

Funk was the thang in 1974 when Ohio Players released their raging hit, "Fire" - following the success of their hit "Skin Tight" this track took over the ideal of dance of the time.

It was the scorching horns and sexuality on the tracks which brought about dance steps and the need to dance. This created a wonderful opportunity for both funk and disco to become a very strong force.

The ReStructure once again is a safe mix that created for a compilation, yet it still holds true to my style and essence for making a classic track come alive again.

Dedicated once again to Loulou from The Netherlands in thanks for all she does to set the disco music world on "fire"! Thank you, Loulou.

"Take Your Time (Do It Right)" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The S.O.S. Band

• "Take Your Time (Do It Right)" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The S.O.S. Band

1980 marked a tremendous hit by The S.O.S. Band (Sounds Of Success) with "Take Your Time (Do It Right)" - with the shift of dance music this track was a welcoming sight. Disco music was becoming a bit less energetic and evolving into a funkier sound once again, but this time with more of a synthesized edge.

This ReStructure was developed a year ago for another project exclusively but never used - so it is yours as a reminder of disco's power and ever lasting feel.

"Take Your Time (Do It Right)" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The S.O.S. Band

• "Take Your Time (Do It Right)" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The S.O.S. Band

1980 marked a tremendous hit by The S.O.S. Band (Sounds Of Success) with "Take Your Time (Do It Right)" - with the shift of dance music this track was a welcoming sight. Disco music was becoming a bit less energetic and evolving into a funkier sound once again, but this time with more of a synthesized edge.

This ReStructure was developed a year ago for another project exclusively but never used - so it is yours as a reminder of disco's power and ever lasting feel.

Plato's Retreat - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Joe Thomas

• Plato's Retreat - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Joe Thomas

Joe Thomas was a talented flute musician who played with Herbie Mann, Moe Kaufman and Jeremy Steig. His influence in music ranged from 1974 - 1983.

In 1977 he began working many engineers and musicians whose part in disco music were vital: Brad Baker, Tony Bongiovi, Lance Quinn, Jimmy Maelen and Alan Schwartzberg. His compositions were always working around an instrumental of beauty - similar to a Barry White influence.

His LP "Get In The Wind" in 1978 included his beautiful piece, "Plato's Retreat" which outlined an underground sex club in New York with the chic sound of disco. It was an instant success in clubs.

The vocal ensemble included Annie Sutton, Diva Gray, Gordon Grody, Gwen Guthrie and Jocelyn Brown.

This ReStructure is dedicated to this talented musician, Mr. Joe Thomas - and also Paul C. in New York. It is a varied mix with more breaks and freaking!

Plato's Retreat - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Joe Thomas

• Plato's Retreat - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Joe Thomas

Joe Thomas was a talented flute musician who played with Herbie Mann, Moe Kaufman and Jeremy Steig. His influence in music ranged from 1974 - 1983.

In 1977 he began working many engineers and musicians whose part in disco music were vital: Brad Baker, Tony Bongiovi, Lance Quinn, Jimmy Maelen and Alan Schwartzberg. His compositions were always working around an instrumental of beauty - similar to a Barry White influence.

His LP "Get In The Wind" in 1978 included his beautiful piece, "Plato's Retreat" which outlined an underground sex club in New York with the chic sound of disco. It was an instant success in clubs.

The vocal ensemble included Annie Sutton, Diva Gray, Gordon Grody, Gwen Guthrie and Jocelyn Brown.

This ReStructure is dedicated to this talented musician, Mr. Joe Thomas - and also Paul C. in New York. It is a varied mix with more breaks and freaking!

"The Twilight Tone" by The Manhattan Transfer - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

"The Twilight Tone" by The Manhattan Transfer - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

WATCH ON MULTIPLY

In 1979 the vocal ensemble of The Manhattan Transfer took disco music into their own hands.

"The Twilight Tone" is one of the most imaginative dance tracks to move the dance floor at the end of the 70's. The powerful lead vocals sk-ats and brings forth a new experience to disco music. Along with the narrative featuring a Rod Serling sound alike.

A creative track that still has a wondrous feel - it was producer and arranged by Jay Graydon.

I have take the Bert I. Gordon film, "Village Of The Giants" and paired it with "The Twilight Tone" to present a whole new episode for this mysterious place. The film stars Tommy Kirk, Johnny Crawford, Beau Bridges, Ron Howard and Joy Harmon. Quite a fun little adventure.

Featuring scenes from "Village Of The Giants" - RENT THE DVD!
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

"The Twilight Tone" by The Manhattan Transfer - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

"The Twilight Tone" by The Manhattan Transfer - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

WATCH ON MULTIPLY

In 1979 the vocal ensemble of The Manhattan Transfer took disco music into their own hands.

"The Twilight Tone" is one of the most imaginative dance tracks to move the dance floor at the end of the 70's. The powerful lead vocals sk-ats and brings forth a new experience to disco music. Along with the narrative featuring a Rod Serling sound alike.

A creative track that still has a wondrous feel - it was producer and arranged by Jay Graydon.

I have take the Bert I. Gordon film, "Village Of The Giants" and paired it with "The Twilight Tone" to present a whole new episode for this mysterious place. The film stars Tommy Kirk, Johnny Crawford, Beau Bridges, Ron Howard and Joy Harmon. Quite a fun little adventure.

Featuring scenes from "Village Of The Giants" - RENT THE DVD!
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

"Thank God For Music" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Patrick Cowley

• "Thank God For Music" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Patrick Cowley

Patrick Cowley began to paint his colors on the disco canvas during the late 70's with his keyboard and synthesizers on many of Sylvester's great dance floor hits. His unique style is now a staple among disco collectors and is a sound that is imitated and influential, but never replicated.

Much of his success came at a time of a renaissance for disco in the early 80's - Cowley had the knowledge of the dance floor and the genius of his keyboards to create his work.

"Thank God For Music" is from his 1981 LP "Megatron Man" - the album fused his keyboards in a 50's like sci-fi film aura complete with a chorus style ensemble much like The Manhattan Transfer with a disco edge.

This song celebrates disco music and is my theme for another ReStructure mix with a bit of a funky edge to it.

To all of you clicking on this link and your love for disco music.

"Thank God For Music" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Patrick Cowley

• "Thank God For Music" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Patrick Cowley

Patrick Cowley began to paint his colors on the disco canvas during the late 70's with his keyboard and synthesizers on many of Sylvester's great dance floor hits. His unique style is now a staple among disco collectors and is a sound that is imitated and influential, but never replicated.

Much of his success came at a time of a renaissance for disco in the early 80's - Cowley had the knowledge of the dance floor and the genius of his keyboards to create his work.

"Thank God For Music" is from his 1981 LP "Megatron Man" - the album fused his keyboards in a 50's like sci-fi film aura complete with a chorus style ensemble much like The Manhattan Transfer with a disco edge.

This song celebrates disco music and is my theme for another ReStructure mix with a bit of a funky edge to it.

To all of you clicking on this link and your love for disco music.

"I Only Wanna Get Up and Dance" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Raes

• "I Only Wanna Get Up and Dance" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Raes

Disco music was a theme for release and fantasy. During the late 70's following the prior 10 years of outlining the meaning and sound a few groups captured the pop-essence of disco. The Raes were a duo doing this with "I Only Wanna Get Up Dance".

The project was produced by Harry Hinde (Barbara Law, Holt 45, Louisa Florio) and featured some musicians familiar with the disco genre: Paul Sabu, Dino Fekaris, and John Luongo.

The groups first single "A Little Lovin' (Keeps The Doctor Away)" was the excitement which kept the duo in the spotlight. Following "I Only Wanna Get Up and Dance" was the single, "Don't Turn Around" - each one signifying a sound of disco music in it's pop stages.

This ReStructure takes the percussion and bass tracks into extended mode.

Dedicated to Erwin (E-Man) from Belgium who has recently passed - thank you for all you have giving us and love for disco music plays on! Disco music has always been celebratory and I celebrate your friendship.

"I Only Wanna Get Up and Dance" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Raes

• "I Only Wanna Get Up and Dance" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Raes

Disco music was a theme for release and fantasy. During the late 70's following the prior 10 years of outlining the meaning and sound a few groups captured the pop-essence of disco. The Raes were a duo doing this with "I Only Wanna Get Up Dance".

The project was produced by Harry Hinde (Barbara Law, Holt 45, Louisa Florio) and featured some musicians familiar with the disco genre: Paul Sabu, Dino Fekaris, and John Luongo.

The groups first single "A Little Lovin' (Keeps The Doctor Away)" was the excitement which kept the duo in the spotlight. Following "I Only Wanna Get Up and Dance" was the single, "Don't Turn Around" - each one signifying a sound of disco music in it's pop stages.

This ReStructure takes the percussion and bass tracks into extended mode.

Dedicated to Erwin (E-Man) from Belgium who has recently passed - thank you for all you have giving us and love for disco music plays on! Disco music has always been celebratory and I celebrate your friendship.

"Now I Need You" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Donna Summer

• "Now I Need You" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Donna Summer

Donna Summer and Giorgio Moroder created some of the most ambient and trance-like disco tracks during the experimental period of disco music - along with the synthesizer revolution.

One of the most haunting tracks was "Now I Need You" from the "Once Upon A Time" project - this song was part of a medley which included, "Working The Midnight Shift". The pumping keyboards which echo through out this track create a open arena for Donna's vocal expertise. The outcome is a classic song that hardcore disco fans continue to pick and pull apart to understand the creative faucet in such.

I have waited to have the right energy to meet this song and recreate a scenario with its feel and energy. This ReStructure takes the snippets that are rare and few within the song and pull out more of that moody feeling the song creates.

Dedicated to Loulou from The Netherlands for making the music flow like clouds over a sunny day.

"Now I Need You" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Donna Summer

• "Now I Need You" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Donna Summer

Donna Summer and Giorgio Moroder created some of the most ambient and trance-like disco tracks during the experimental period of disco music - along with the synthesizer revolution.

One of the most haunting tracks was "Now I Need You" from the "Once Upon A Time" project - this song was part of a medley which included, "Working The Midnight Shift". The pumping keyboards which echo through out this track create a open arena for Donna's vocal expertise. The outcome is a classic song that hardcore disco fans continue to pick and pull apart to understand the creative faucet in such.

I have waited to have the right energy to meet this song and recreate a scenario with its feel and energy. This ReStructure takes the snippets that are rare and few within the song and pull out more of that moody feeling the song creates.

Dedicated to Loulou from The Netherlands for making the music flow like clouds over a sunny day.

"Unexpected Lovers" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Lime

• "Unexpected Lovers" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Lime

Denis and Denyse LaPage are Lime.
Their gift to disco music has been a collection of danceable tracks beginning with many affiliations to disco projects throughout the late 70's. "Your Love" was a song that saved disco music by creating a high energy movement in the early 80's.

I have received many requests to take "Unexpected Lovers" to an alternate remix - this ReStructure creates an even-deeper percussion driven opportunity for the 80's high energy track.

For the great duo - The LePage's - thank you for sharing your talent with dance floors everywhere and DJ Deeds.

"Unexpected Lovers" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Lime

• "Unexpected Lovers" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Lime

Denis and Denyse LaPage are Lime.
Their gift to disco music has been a collection of danceable tracks beginning with many affiliations to disco projects throughout the late 70's. "Your Love" was a song that saved disco music by creating a high energy movement in the early 80's.

I have received many requests to take "Unexpected Lovers" to an alternate remix - this ReStructure creates an even-deeper percussion driven opportunity for the 80's high energy track.

For the great duo - The LePage's - thank you for sharing your talent with dance floors everywhere and DJ Deeds.

"Cerrone's Paradise" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Cerrone

• "Cerrone's Paradise" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Cerrone

Cerrone released his follow up LP to "Love In 'C' Minor" in 1977- "Cerrone's Paradise". This project placed a perspective on Euro-disco. Dance floors everywhere had discovered the sensuality and excitement that this music created. It was an instant connection.

"Cerrone's Paradise" is a disco session of bass, horn, strings and an angelic-like chorus clamouring for the sounds of ecstasy. It is truly one of disco's finest moments.

I have taken the intro and placed it over a reworked intro. Chopped and spliced a brand new scene for the energy and ecstasy.

"Cerrone's Paradise" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Cerrone

• "Cerrone's Paradise" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Cerrone

Cerrone released his follow up LP to "Love In 'C' Minor" in 1977- "Cerrone's Paradise". This project placed a perspective on Euro-disco. Dance floors everywhere had discovered the sensuality and excitement that this music created. It was an instant connection.

"Cerrone's Paradise" is a disco session of bass, horn, strings and an angelic-like chorus clamouring for the sounds of ecstasy. It is truly one of disco's finest moments.

I have taken the intro and placed it over a reworked intro. Chopped and spliced a brand new scene for the energy and ecstasy.

"Feed The Flame" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Lorraine Johnson

• "Feed The Flame" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Lorraine Johnson

Lorraine Johnson recorded "The More I Get, The More I Want" in 1977 - produced by Jesse Boyce and Moses Dillard. The LP displayed the early movement of soulful vocals along side the funky disco bass lines, horn and string arrangements. It was obvious that producers and artists were taking their creative energy directly from the dance floor.

"Feed The Flame" is from Lorraine's follow up LP "Learning To Dance All Over Again" - an LP which was disco music in full bloom. It began an outline for many similar productions by both producers and became the signature sound for it's label, Prelude Records.

I have always loved "Feed The Flame" and decided to execute a loose ReStructure Mix taking Lorraine's love song into a new direction.

Dedicated the Jesse Boyce, Moses Dillard and Ms. Lorraine Johnson

"Feed The Flame" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Lorraine Johnson

• "Feed The Flame" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Lorraine Johnson

Lorraine Johnson recorded "The More I Get, The More I Want" in 1977 - produced by Jesse Boyce and Moses Dillard. The LP displayed the early movement of soulful vocals along side the funky disco bass lines, horn and string arrangements. It was obvious that producers and artists were taking their creative energy directly from the dance floor.

"Feed The Flame" is from Lorraine's follow up LP "Learning To Dance All Over Again" - an LP which was disco music in full bloom. It began an outline for many similar productions by both producers and became the signature sound for it's label, Prelude Records.

I have always loved "Feed The Flame" and decided to execute a loose ReStructure Mix taking Lorraine's love song into a new direction.

Dedicated the Jesse Boyce, Moses Dillard and Ms. Lorraine Johnson