Sunday, April 19, 2009

"Dance Into My Life" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Donna Summer

• "Dance Into My Life" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Donna Summer

In 1977 Donna Summer created a dance floor explosion with "Once Upon A Time" - most clubs would play 3 of the segued sides of the 4 disks completely. This was due to the flow each track would create from one to another.

"Dance Into My Life" was a moment in the Cinderella-themed disco operetta where the heroine is dancing in a trance at the Ball and finds herself madly in love - and dancing is all she wants for the night. The trance-like feel of the track is broken by a burst of congas and synthesizers - how "disco" is that?

One of the incredible elements of this track is Giorgio Moroder's ability to weave his keyboards and synthesizers so tightly around Summers excellent vocal play.

I have ReStructured the track and gave it an extended and more beat driven outline. Yet, the moments where the track rests are intact so that the energy can move you again into excitement.

Dedicated to Ms. Loulou from The Netherlands - a true Summer fan!

"Dance Into My Life" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Donna Summer

• "Dance Into My Life" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Donna Summer

In 1977 Donna Summer created a dance floor explosion with "Once Upon A Time" - most clubs would play 3 of the segued sides of the 4 disks completely. This was due to the flow each track would create from one to another.

"Dance Into My Life" was a moment in the Cinderella-themed disco operetta where the heroine is dancing in a trance at the Ball and finds herself madly in love - and dancing is all she wants for the night. The trance-like feel of the track is broken by a burst of congas and synthesizers - how "disco" is that?

One of the incredible elements of this track is Giorgio Moroder's ability to weave his keyboards and synthesizers so tightly around Summers excellent vocal play.

I have ReStructured the track and gave it an extended and more beat driven outline. Yet, the moments where the track rests are intact so that the energy can move you again into excitement.

Dedicated to Ms. Loulou from The Netherlands - a true Summer fan!

Saturday, April 18, 2009

"Night Rider" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - C.O.D.

• "Night Rider" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - C.O.D.

Giorgio Moroder fans will feel like they have stepped back into time - to the "Battlestar Galactica" LP by Moroder. This track is along the lines of the "Evolution" track.
It is driving and solemn in it's own way. The guitars may remind you of the Emir Deodato track, "Shazam" - even the energy is similar.

C.O.D. is a studio band that was released on Casablanca Record and Filmworks in 1979 - produced by Joe Falsia. This project featured "Night Rider" and "(Putting My) Heart On The Line" - 2 tracks that got momentous play in my club at the time.

I have ReStructured "Night Rider" and took the 5 minute track into a longer and more satisfying mix.

Dedicated to all of the Moroder fans who loved his innovative style and genius!

"Night Rider" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - C.O.D.

• "Night Rider" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - C.O.D.

Giorgio Moroder fans will feel like they have stepped back into time - to the "Battlestar Galactica" LP by Moroder. This track is along the lines of the "Evolution" track.
It is driving and solemn in it's own way. The guitars may remind you of the Emir Deodato track, "Shazam" - even the energy is similar.

C.O.D. is a studio band that was released on Casablanca Record and Filmworks in 1979 - produced by Joe Falsia. This project featured "Night Rider" and "(Putting My) Heart On The Line" - 2 tracks that got momentous play in my club at the time.

I have ReStructured "Night Rider" and took the 5 minute track into a longer and more satisfying mix.

Dedicated to all of the Moroder fans who loved his innovative style and genius!

Friday, April 17, 2009

"Time Has Come Today" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Bobby Davenport

• "Time Has Come Today" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Bobby Davenport

Bobby Davenport had a disco hit in 1982 with "Gimme A Break" - his return in 1983 with a cover of The Chamber Brothers 1968 hit "Time Has Come Today" (11 minutes!) received a bit more recognition.

The track explored the clap and percussion of dance hall beats. It was also one of the most psychedelic disco-fied tracks of it's time. A great early morning energy.

I have taken the song and ReStructured it into a new stomper with effects and various beats to push it along.

"Time Has Come Today" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Bobby Davenport

• "Time Has Come Today" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Bobby Davenport

Bobby Davenport had a disco hit in 1982 with "Gimme A Break" - his return in 1983 with a cover of The Chamber Brothers 1968 hit "Time Has Come Today" (11 minutes!) received a bit more recognition.

The track explored the clap and percussion of dance hall beats. It was also one of the most psychedelic disco-fied tracks of it's time. A great early morning energy.

I have taken the song and ReStructured it into a new stomper with effects and various beats to push it along.

Thursday, April 16, 2009

"No Way" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Geraldine Hunt

• "No Way" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Geraldine Hunt

Geraldine Hunt gave us "Can't Fake The Feeling" in 1980 and renewed our faith in disco music at the time. In 1978, Tony Green produced Hunt's first LP titled, "Sweet Honesty". This follow up single with the LP was disco magic all the way.

Produced by Mike Pabon Austin and featured some musicians familiar with disco including Giuliano Salerni, Peter Dowse, Mike Bonghi, The Don Renaldo's Strings & Horns and also The Sweethearts Of Sigma backing (Barbara Ingram, Carla Benson, and Yvette Benton).

"No Way" was the follow up single and had the energy and drive of disco and the drama of the disco diva.

This ReStructure Mix was requested from YouTube and I dedicate to that member (cannot remember his name - oops) - I have added a few elements that make this one memorable and fun! Enjoy!

"No Way" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Geraldine Hunt

• "No Way" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Geraldine Hunt

Geraldine Hunt gave us "Can't Fake The Feeling" in 1980 and renewed our faith in disco music at the time. In 1978, Tony Green produced Hunt's first LP titled, "Sweet Honesty". This follow up single with the LP was disco magic all the way.

Produced by Mike Pabon Austin and featured some musicians familiar with disco including Giuliano Salerni, Peter Dowse, Mike Bonghi, The Don Renaldo's Strings & Horns and also The Sweethearts Of Sigma backing (Barbara Ingram, Carla Benson, and Yvette Benton).

"No Way" was the follow up single and had the energy and drive of disco and the drama of the disco diva.

This ReStructure Mix was requested from YouTube and I dedicate to that member (cannot remember his name - oops) - I have added a few elements that make this one memorable and fun! Enjoy!

"Boogie Talk" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Madleen Kane

• "Boogie Talk" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Madleen Kane

Madleen Kane, a Swedish model turned disco singer became quite a sensation with her first release "Rough Diamond" - and one of the rare vocalists with a frail and sensual style of vocal delivery which became a sound in itself in disco music.

Her third LP in 1980 was titled "Sounds Of Love" and marked a time where pure disco was rare and very much welcomed by connoisseurs of the genre. It was a project bearing the trademark by her producer, Jean-Claude Friederich and composers, Paul And Lana Sebastian.

"Boogie Talk" was a big release from the LP besides the first single, "Cherchez Pas" - it became a short lived, but welcomed track for dance floors.

My ReStructure Mix chops the driving horns and bongos with a new down beat and bass line to spice up the dated mix - it brings to mind that horns and strings are not only a "disco thing" but complete a full sound in music.

Dedicated to the supporters of my mixes and may they see the light of day - after a long night and morning of dancing!

"Boogie Talk" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Madleen Kane

• "Boogie Talk" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Madleen Kane

Madleen Kane, a Swedish model turned disco singer became quite a sensation with her first release "Rough Diamond" - and one of the rare vocalists with a frail and sensual style of vocal delivery which became a sound in itself in disco music.

Her third LP in 1980 was titled "Sounds Of Love" and marked a time where pure disco was rare and very much welcomed by connoisseurs of the genre. It was a project bearing the trademark by her producer, Jean-Claude Friederich and composers, Paul And Lana Sebastian.

"Boogie Talk" was a big release from the LP besides the first single, "Cherchez Pas" - it became a short lived, but welcomed track for dance floors.

My ReStructure Mix chops the driving horns and bongos with a new down beat and bass line to spice up the dated mix - it brings to mind that horns and strings are not only a "disco thing" but complete a full sound in music.

Dedicated to the supporters of my mixes and may they see the light of day - after a long night and morning of dancing!

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

"My Forbidden Lover" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Chic

• "My Forbidden Lover" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Chic

From the band that made disco a funky yet elite sounding experience - CHIC!

"My Forbidden Lover" is a classic track from the 1979 LP "Risque'" which brought their follow-up to "Le Freak" - "Good Times". Bernard Edwards & Nile Rodgers are the masterminds who found themselves on top of the mirror ball after all of their hard work and talent.

My ReStructure Mix gives this track another chance to funky-fy your feet and move you into a "Chic" place! Go get it!

"My Forbidden Lover" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Chic

• "My Forbidden Lover" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Chic

From the band that made disco a funky yet elite sounding experience - CHIC!

"My Forbidden Lover" is a classic track from the 1979 LP "Risque'" which brought their follow-up to "Le Freak" - "Good Times". Bernard Edwards & Nile Rodgers are the masterminds who found themselves on top of the mirror ball after all of their hard work and talent.

My ReStructure Mix gives this track another chance to funky-fy your feet and move you into a "Chic" place! Go get it!

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

"Dancing The Night Away" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Voggue

• "Dancing The Night Away" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Voggue

Voggue was originally released on Celsius Records (Canada) and produced by Denis LePage and Denyse LePage - a track that was the sound of it's time. It had the buzzing synthesizers that dominated dance floors thanks to this pair with Lime, Carol Jiani, Peter Batah, etc.

Following the phenomenal success of the single (backed with "Roller Boogie") the group suddenly became Chantal and Angela as Voggue with original studio mixers, Francois L'Herbier and Michel Daigle taking over as production team - I guess the LePage's had their hands full many many projects of the time.

The LP spawned a few other tracks that were not as successful or containing the production that "Dancing The Night Away" consisted of. No ominous LePage drums or clever percussion. Most of the project was arranged by disco legend, Ritchie Rome. But this track still gives the group it's fame.

This ReStructure Mix of "Dancing The Night Away" gives the song a new bass line and some new breaks and arrangement. A tough song to improve on - this is merely an alternative mix!

Dance that night away!

"Dancing The Night Away" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Voggue

• "Dancing The Night Away" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Voggue

Voggue was originally released on Celsius Records (Canada) and produced by Denis LePage and Denyse LePage - a track that was the sound of it's time. It had the buzzing synthesizers that dominated dance floors thanks to this pair with Lime, Carol Jiani, Peter Batah, etc.

Following the phenomenal success of the single (backed with "Roller Boogie") the group suddenly became Chantal and Angela as Voggue with original studio mixers, Francois L'Herbier and Michel Daigle taking over as production team - I guess the LePage's had their hands full many many projects of the time.

The LP spawned a few other tracks that were not as successful or containing the production that "Dancing The Night Away" consisted of. No ominous LePage drums or clever percussion. Most of the project was arranged by disco legend, Ritchie Rome. But this track still gives the group it's fame.

This ReStructure Mix of "Dancing The Night Away" gives the song a new bass line and some new breaks and arrangement. A tough song to improve on - this is merely an alternative mix!

Dance that night away!

"Fear" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Easy Going


• "Fear" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Easy Going

Easy Going released their second LP in 1980 titled, "Fear" - this marked a period of innovation in the alternative electronic disco chamber. The title track was well known by the peculating effects that linger throughout the track and of course the ominous "blood curdling scream" direct from our Halloween sound effects album from our childhood.

The production was executed by Giancarlo Meo (Vivian Vee, Caludio Cecchetto, Capricorn, Queen Elle, David Zed) and assisted by Claudio Simonetti - the remaining tracks from this project are along the Euro-disco influence on Italo-disco. But, "Fear" remains one of the most incredible tracks and always stands alone on the dance floor.

This ReStructure Mix gives way to an alternative mix with more breaks and a whole new series of effects to pump the mystery from this die-hard.

Requested by Rene S. from The Netherlands and dedicated to his never ending support and love for the beat of disco music!

CHECK OUT THE DISCO VIDEO MIX OF FEAR - CLICK HERE

"Fear" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Easy Going


• "Fear" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Easy Going

Easy Going released their second LP in 1980 titled, "Fear" - this marked a period of innovation in the alternative electronic disco chamber. The title track was well known by the peculating effects that linger throughout the track and of course the ominous "blood curdling scream" direct from our Halloween sound effects album from our childhood.

The production was executed by Giancarlo Meo (Vivian Vee, Caludio Cecchetto, Capricorn, Queen Elle, David Zed) and assisted by Claudio Simonetti - the remaining tracks from this project are along the Euro-disco influence on Italo-disco. But, "Fear" remains one of the most incredible tracks and always stands alone on the dance floor.

This ReStructure Mix gives way to an alternative mix with more breaks and a whole new series of effects to pump the mystery from this die-hard.

Requested by Rene S. from The Netherlands and dedicated to his never ending support and love for the beat of disco music!

CHECK OUT THE DISCO VIDEO MIX OF FEAR - CLICK HERE

Monday, April 13, 2009

"Everybody Get Down" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Mouzon's Electric Band

• "Everybody Get Down" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Mouzon's Electric Band

Alphonse Mouzon was recording jazz and soul from 1973 through the late 70's when he took his place in disco history. His notable projects include Poussez! - "Come On And Do It" and "Never Gonna Say Goodbye" being dance floor classics. Mouzon's disco flavor included a simple and hip keyboard arrangement and great percussion breaks. A favorite recipe for disco music.

In 1979 he released his project Mouzon's Electric Band which featured the single, "Everybody Get Down" - a powerhouse track with one of the most memorable vocal riffs and keyboard tracks. Moving from start to finish this classic is now edited into a whole new experience.

This ReStructure was requested by Michael R. from San Diego who has been a great musical and spiritual influence on my life - I look up to Michael, because good people are worthy. This mix is for you - keep feeling the groove!

"Everybody Get Down" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Mouzon's Electric Band

• "Everybody Get Down" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Mouzon's Electric Band

Alphonse Mouzon was recording jazz and soul from 1973 through the late 70's when he took his place in disco history. His notable projects include Poussez! - "Come On And Do It" and "Never Gonna Say Goodbye" being dance floor classics. Mouzon's disco flavor included a simple and hip keyboard arrangement and great percussion breaks. A favorite recipe for disco music.

In 1979 he released his project Mouzon's Electric Band which featured the single, "Everybody Get Down" - a powerhouse track with one of the most memorable vocal riffs and keyboard tracks. Moving from start to finish this classic is now edited into a whole new experience.

This ReStructure was requested by Michael R. from San Diego who has been a great musical and spiritual influence on my life - I look up to Michael, because good people are worthy. This mix is for you - keep feeling the groove!

Sunday, April 12, 2009

"Dream Machine" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Androids

• "Dream Machine" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Androids

In 1980 A. Richard and A. Wagner brought "Disco Dream and The Androids" to this galaxy. The project was segmented to create a link between nu-age disco tracks and the wild 80's feel for keyboards and synthesizers. The effect was an outer space operetta of dance tracks.

I have taken "Dream Machine" which is track which creates the full effect of this journey. Editing bits and pieces of the keyboards, synthesizers and vocal tracks I created a dub dance ReStructureMix, which focuses more on the unearthly groove of this disco number.

This ReStructure Mix has been requested and is dedicated to Rene S. from the Netherlands - thank you, Rene for your believe in my work, your enthusiasm and your friendship. This trip is for you!

"Dream Machine" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Androids

• "Dream Machine" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Androids

In 1980 A. Richard and A. Wagner brought "Disco Dream and The Androids" to this galaxy. The project was segmented to create a link between nu-age disco tracks and the wild 80's feel for keyboards and synthesizers. The effect was an outer space operetta of dance tracks.

I have taken "Dream Machine" which is track which creates the full effect of this journey. Editing bits and pieces of the keyboards, synthesizers and vocal tracks I created a dub dance ReStructureMix, which focuses more on the unearthly groove of this disco number.

This ReStructure Mix has been requested and is dedicated to Rene S. from the Netherlands - thank you, Rene for your believe in my work, your enthusiasm and your friendship. This trip is for you!

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