Monday, October 12, 2009

"I'll Be Yours" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Lime

"I'll Be Yours" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Lime

Denis and Denyse Lapage are Lime and took over dance floors in 1980 with their single "Your Love" - it was a return to a high energy dance arrangement with an innovative electronic twist (pardon the pun).

"I'll Be Yours" is from their LP released in 1981 - another big club hit which has every aspect of Lepage's style and efforts. Ominous bass and a dramatic string arrangement.

I have moved in on this song by piecing together the horns and strings with the percussion again, but in a new order and secession.

This ReStructure is dedicated to one of Lime's most dedicated fans, Dominique. Thank you, Dominique for keeping the essence of Lime fresh and alive!

"I'll Be Yours" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Lime

"I'll Be Yours" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Lime

Denis and Denyse Lapage are Lime and took over dance floors in 1980 with their single "Your Love" - it was a return to a high energy dance arrangement with an innovative electronic twist (pardon the pun).

"I'll Be Yours" is from their LP released in 1981 - another big club hit which has every aspect of Lepage's style and efforts. Ominous bass and a dramatic string arrangement.

I have moved in on this song by piecing together the horns and strings with the percussion again, but in a new order and secession.

This ReStructure is dedicated to one of Lime's most dedicated fans, Dominique. Thank you, Dominique for keeping the essence of Lime fresh and alive!

Friday, October 9, 2009

“Lucky Tonight” by Sarah Dash – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

“Lucky Tonight” by Sarah Dash – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Sarah Dash began her career with LaBelle in 1971 – throughout time, her vocal talent always displayed the finest soul female notes – both power and energy. In 1978 her big disco hit, “Sinner Man” displayed Sarah well.

In 1983 Sarah paired up with disco producer, Patrick Cowley and released 2 singles on Megaton Records – “Low Down Dirty Rhythm” and “Lucky Tonight”. Both tracks were successful in clubs and gave the pairing a lasting resonance with collectors and dancers.

I have taken “Lucky Tonight” a gave it an edge with the 1995 Martin Scorsese film, “Casino” starring Robert De Niro and Sharon Stone – I focused more on the Stone’s character and decisions and gamble on luck she took through out the film – of course which eventually ends up with all of the chips down.

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

“Lucky Tonight” by Sarah Dash – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

“Lucky Tonight” by Sarah Dash – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Sarah Dash began her career with LaBelle in 1971 – throughout time, her vocal talent always displayed the finest soul female notes – both power and energy. In 1978 her big disco hit, “Sinner Man” displayed Sarah well.

In 1983 Sarah paired up with disco producer, Patrick Cowley and released 2 singles on Megaton Records – “Low Down Dirty Rhythm” and “Lucky Tonight”. Both tracks were successful in clubs and gave the pairing a lasting resonance with collectors and dancers.

I have taken “Lucky Tonight” a gave it an edge with the 1995 Martin Scorsese film, “Casino” starring Robert De Niro and Sharon Stone – I focused more on the Stone’s character and decisions and gamble on luck she took through out the film – of course which eventually ends up with all of the chips down.

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

"Walking On Music" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Peter Jacques Band

"Walking On Music" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Peter Jacques Band

1978 launches the attack on dance floors from producer Jacques Fred Petrus and Mauro Malavasi!

"Fire Night Dance" is a dynamite disco production featuring the turning point for both the sound of disco and dancers needs! Breaks were solidified and emphasized as energy and a creative flow.

I have taken "Walking On Music" and chopped and pasted the high points and created many breakdowns and additional production. This track moves that a hurricane and is one of my all-time favorites!

Dedicated to the die-hard disco fans - never let the uplifting beat stop!

"Walking On Music" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Peter Jacques Band

"Walking On Music" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Peter Jacques Band

1978 launches the attack on dance floors from producer Jacques Fred Petrus and Mauro Malavasi!

"Fire Night Dance" is a dynamite disco production featuring the turning point for both the sound of disco and dancers needs! Breaks were solidified and emphasized as energy and a creative flow.

I have taken "Walking On Music" and chopped and pasted the high points and created many breakdowns and additional production. This track moves that a hurricane and is one of my all-time favorites!

Dedicated to the die-hard disco fans - never let the uplifting beat stop!

Thursday, October 8, 2009

“Megatron Man” by Patrick Cowley – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

“Megatron Man” by Patrick Cowley – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

The sound of keyboards and synthesizers exploded in 1981 with Patrick Cowley’s project “Megatron Man” – this being the new age of electronic disco. The mid and late 70’s were given a taste of sequencers and robotic keyboard melodies as artists like Giorgio Moroder left a wide space in our minds for synthetic disco music.

Patrick Cowley had been a vital part of disco’s transition to high energy during the second dance explosion in the early 80’s. It was obvious with tracks like “Menergy” and “Megatron Man” that disco music was ready for another growth period.

I have taken “Megatron Man” and blended it with the 1982 sci-fi adventure film, “Tron” starring Jeff Bridges, Bruce Boxleitner and David Warner. The graphics and adventure are appropriate in the fantasy of Cowley’s now classic.

The film was directed by Steven Lisberger

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

Dedicated to my partner Ken – for having the patience with me as I bury my mind in these projects

“Megatron Man” by Patrick Cowley – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

“Megatron Man” by Patrick Cowley – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

The sound of keyboards and synthesizers exploded in 1981 with Patrick Cowley’s project “Megatron Man” – this being the new age of electronic disco. The mid and late 70’s were given a taste of sequencers and robotic keyboard melodies as artists like Giorgio Moroder left a wide space in our minds for synthetic disco music.

Patrick Cowley had been a vital part of disco’s transition to high energy during the second dance explosion in the early 80’s. It was obvious with tracks like “Menergy” and “Megatron Man” that disco music was ready for another growth period.

I have taken “Megatron Man” and blended it with the 1982 sci-fi adventure film, “Tron” starring Jeff Bridges, Bruce Boxleitner and David Warner. The graphics and adventure are appropriate in the fantasy of Cowley’s now classic.

The film was directed by Steven Lisberger

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

Dedicated to my partner Ken – for having the patience with me as I bury my mind in these projects

"Mercy" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Carol Jiani

• "Mercy" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Carol Jiani

Carol Jiani's 1981 masterpiece of dance floor candy, "Mercy" is given the ReStructure treatment. And deservingly so, Carol is still working her magic and giving very much to the disco/retro community. This is what disco divas are made of!

Thank you, Carol - this is dedicated lovingly to you.

"Mercy" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Carol Jiani

• "Mercy" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Carol Jiani

Carol Jiani's 1981 masterpiece of dance floor candy, "Mercy" is given the ReStructure treatment. And deservingly so, Carol is still working her magic and giving very much to the disco/retro community. This is what disco divas are made of!

Thank you, Carol - this is dedicated lovingly to you.

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

“Gigolo” by Mary Wells – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

“Gigolo” by Mary Wells – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Mary Wells (“My Guy”, “The One Who Really Loves You”) returns in 1981 with a slick dance track called, “Gigolo”. From her LP, “In And Out Of Love” comes this single.

It is one of those club tracks that will always catch your fingertips (snapping) and hips moving – a great disco number for a Motown Diva.

I have taken the 1980 Paul Schrader film, “American Gigolo” and moved onto a visual medley of Richard Gere – the “American Gigolo” himself. The film also stars Lauren Hutton. It is a “business is pleasure” montage.

Thanks to Loulou from The Netherlands for giving me the concept for this Disco Video Mix.

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

“Gigolo” by Mary Wells – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

“Gigolo” by Mary Wells – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Mary Wells (“My Guy”, “The One Who Really Loves You”) returns in 1981 with a slick dance track called, “Gigolo”. From her LP, “In And Out Of Love” comes this single.

It is one of those club tracks that will always catch your fingertips (snapping) and hips moving – a great disco number for a Motown Diva.

I have taken the 1980 Paul Schrader film, “American Gigolo” and moved onto a visual medley of Richard Gere – the “American Gigolo” himself. The film also stars Lauren Hutton. It is a “business is pleasure” montage.

Thanks to Loulou from The Netherlands for giving me the concept for this Disco Video Mix.

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

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

"I Like You" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Phyllis Nelson

"I Like You" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Phyllis Nelson

Phyllis Nelson scored a disco hit with "Don't Stop The Train" in 1980 - this incredible driving dance floor track made her instantly recognizable. Following a few more singles came her 1985 blockbuster club hit, "I Like You".

The song was mixed by Shep Pettibone with an exacting break and outlined arrangement which made it big everywhere.I have taken a request from Dean and Rick in Australia to make "I Like You" a ReStructure track.

I have scraped the 12" and found the pieces of the song which keep the residue alive. The arrangement is now back and forth - but the song emphasizes the same mood and words.

Dedicated to Rick and Dean - with disco energy and care :)

"I Like You" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Phyllis Nelson

"I Like You" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Phyllis Nelson

Phyllis Nelson scored a disco hit with "Don't Stop The Train" in 1980 - this incredible driving dance floor track made her instantly recognizable. Following a few more singles came her 1985 blockbuster club hit, "I Like You".

The song was mixed by Shep Pettibone with an exacting break and outlined arrangement which made it big everywhere.I have taken a request from Dean and Rick in Australia to make "I Like You" a ReStructure track.

I have scraped the 12" and found the pieces of the song which keep the residue alive. The arrangement is now back and forth - but the song emphasizes the same mood and words.

Dedicated to Rick and Dean - with disco energy and care :)

"I Got My Mind Made Up" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Instant Funk

"I Got My Mind Made Up" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Instant Funk

Bunny Sigler, Raymond Earl, Kim Miller, Scotty Miller and Dennis Richardson are Instant Funk - so funky!

"I Got My Mind Made Up" was the big surprise in 1978 for discotheques - a funk and percussion driven exchange of sensual excitement. This one started the "Say What" phrase all over the place. It was pure excitement. This one has the big prize for taking disco music of a whole new ride.

This ReStructure takes the track into a new realm with a looping that accentuates the driving percussion track and a few of the keyboard and horn elements.

"I Got My Mind Made Up" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Instant Funk

"I Got My Mind Made Up" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Instant Funk

Bunny Sigler, Raymond Earl, Kim Miller, Scotty Miller and Dennis Richardson are Instant Funk - so funky!

"I Got My Mind Made Up" was the big surprise in 1978 for discotheques - a funk and percussion driven exchange of sensual excitement. This one started the "Say What" phrase all over the place. It was pure excitement. This one has the big prize for taking disco music of a whole new ride.

This ReStructure takes the track into a new realm with a looping that accentuates the driving percussion track and a few of the keyboard and horn elements.

Friday, October 2, 2009

“Dancer” by Gino Soccio - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

“Dancer” by Gino Soccio - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Gino Soccio created the LP “Outline” in 1978 - it’s innovative content moved dance floors and set a new style of disco music in motion. Soccio work with studio bands Kebekelektrik and With Queen helped to solidify a sound that was becoming the cutting edge of disco productions in the late 70’s.

“Dancer” is a mystifying track with a variation of sounds - hardcore disco elements, trance-like aura and a driving electro influence. Many of his projects to follow would inject this formula, yet retain an original presence.

This Disco Video Mix takes this masterpiece and places if below the 1983 music/drama “Flashdance” starring Jennifer Beals and Michael Nouri. The film was the story of a club dancer dreaming of reaching success with her talent. It was a successful film with a memorable theme track, which now is moved with a 70’s classic disco track.

Directed by Adrian Lyne

Featuring scenes from “Flashdance” - RENT THE DVD!Disco Video Mix by Glenn RiveraProduced by Ken Emmons

“Dancer” by Gino Soccio - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

“Dancer” by Gino Soccio - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Gino Soccio created the LP “Outline” in 1978 - it’s innovative content moved dance floors and set a new style of disco music in motion. Soccio work with studio bands Kebekelektrik and With Queen helped to solidify a sound that was becoming the cutting edge of disco productions in the late 70’s.

“Dancer” is a mystifying track with a variation of sounds - hardcore disco elements, trance-like aura and a driving electro influence. Many of his projects to follow would inject this formula, yet retain an original presence.

This Disco Video Mix takes this masterpiece and places if below the 1983 music/drama “Flashdance” starring Jennifer Beals and Michael Nouri. The film was the story of a club dancer dreaming of reaching success with her talent. It was a successful film with a memorable theme track, which now is moved with a 70’s classic disco track.

Directed by Adrian Lyne

Featuring scenes from “Flashdance” - RENT THE DVD!Disco Video Mix by Glenn RiveraProduced by Ken Emmons

“Robot Is Systematic” by ‘Lectric Workers - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

“Robot Is Systematic” by ‘Lectric Workers - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Italo disco producers Franco Rago and Gigi Farina (Wanexa, Message From Future, Expansives) created their studio band, ‘Lectric Workers in 1982 with “Robot Is Systematic” - this track was an innovative instrumental with roaring power behind it. Think of a techno/electronic version of Kat Mandu’s disco classic, “The Break”.

An instant hit on disco dance floors!

I have taken the 1986 sci-fi comedy, “Short Circuit” starring Ally Sheedy and Steve Guttenberg to match the energy of ‘Robot Is Systematic” - the energy is close and then some. The film was directed by John Badham - and features a return to his 70’s phenomena “Saturday Night Fever’ with a few clips - and they are incorporated in this Disco Video Mix.

Featuring scenes from “Short Circuit” - RENT THE DVD!
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

“Robot Is Systematic” by ‘Lectric Workers - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

“Robot Is Systematic” by ‘Lectric Workers - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Italo disco producers Franco Rago and Gigi Farina (Wanexa, Message From Future, Expansives) created their studio band, ‘Lectric Workers in 1982 with “Robot Is Systematic” - this track was an innovative instrumental with roaring power behind it. Think of a techno/electronic version of Kat Mandu’s disco classic, “The Break”.

An instant hit on disco dance floors!

I have taken the 1986 sci-fi comedy, “Short Circuit” starring Ally Sheedy and Steve Guttenberg to match the energy of ‘Robot Is Systematic” - the energy is close and then some. The film was directed by John Badham - and features a return to his 70’s phenomena “Saturday Night Fever’ with a few clips - and they are incorporated in this Disco Video Mix.

Featuring scenes from “Short Circuit” - RENT THE DVD!
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

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