Thursday, February 10, 2011

"Don't Stop I Feel Good" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Queen Samantha

"Don't Stop I Feel Good" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Queen Samantha

Queen Samantha is a studio concept group from Harry Chalkitis and Charles Ibgui - their first LP "The Letter" features George Rodi (from Voyage) on synthesizer. One of TK Disco/Marlin's domestic releases for 2 projects, Queen Samantha created a couple of disco classics, "Take A Chance" and also their cover of "The Letter".

"Don't Stop I Feel Good" is a cut from the album which I always loved thanks to the erotic vocal segments and those killer breaks with the horns and flute solos. The track builds nicely on the album version - but I decided to play with the killer breaks and intro to create a whole new version.

Queen Samantha is one of my favorite studio bands thanks to the very talented Harry Chalkitis. His style and essence is felt throughout this track. The ReStructure Mix is dedicated to his talent.

"Don't Stop I Feel Good" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Queen Samantha

"Don't Stop I Feel Good" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Queen Samantha

Queen Samantha is a studio concept group from Harry Chalkitis and Charles Ibgui - their first LP "The Letter" features George Rodi (from Voyage) on synthesizer. One of TK Disco/Marlin's domestic releases for 2 projects, Queen Samantha created a couple of disco classics, "Take A Chance" and also their cover of "The Letter".

"Don't Stop I Feel Good" is a cut from the album which I always loved thanks to the erotic vocal segments and those killer breaks with the horns and flute solos. The track builds nicely on the album version - but I decided to play with the killer breaks and intro to create a whole new version.

Queen Samantha is one of my favorite studio bands thanks to the very talented Harry Chalkitis. His style and essence is felt throughout this track. The ReStructure Mix is dedicated to his talent.

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

"Blow My Mind" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Celi Bee

"Blow My Mind" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Celi Bee

Celi Bee (Celina Ines Camacho) began recording in 1977 and had a big disco hit with "Superman" - later to be covered by Herbie Mann. Her next few albums made her a unique addition to the disco roster. She continued recording onto the late 80s.

Her four LP featured the titled track, "Blow My Mind" - the song had a hard hitting disco edge with the funky riffs to make it a dance floor hit. This track was one of the finale of the disco period for Celi Bee until she recorded with Ray Martinez in 1983 on a cover of "I'm Free".

I have ReStructured "Blow My Mind" and pulled allot of synthesizer and beat tracks to create an extended and new arrangement. It is a slick track and still makes the ears and feet tap with that infectious disco groove.

"Blow My Mind" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Celi Bee

"Blow My Mind" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Celi Bee

Celi Bee (Celina Ines Camacho) began recording in 1977 and had a big disco hit with "Superman" - later to be covered by Herbie Mann. Her next few albums made her a unique addition to the disco roster. She continued recording onto the late 80s.

Her four LP featured the titled track, "Blow My Mind" - the song had a hard hitting disco edge with the funky riffs to make it a dance floor hit. This track was one of the finale of the disco period for Celi Bee until she recorded with Ray Martinez in 1983 on a cover of "I'm Free".

I have ReStructured "Blow My Mind" and pulled allot of synthesizer and beat tracks to create an extended and new arrangement. It is a slick track and still makes the ears and feet tap with that infectious disco groove.

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

"San Francisco" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Village People

"San Francisco" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Village People

Village People are another sign that disco music was a part of a generation and its history. Their stage appearance and fantasy-like appeal gave way to a part of the success - but also, the music was fantastic. With their first LP simply titled, "Village People" the side A featured a medley of West Coast cities, including "San Francisco".

I have ReStructured "San Francisco" added some pieces from a generation prior to the the disco era - the 60s who always emphasized the beauty of city who stands by freedom and individuality. The rest are new breaks and some added percussion.

"San Francisco" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Village People

"San Francisco" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Village People

Village People are another sign that disco music was a part of a generation and its history. Their stage appearance and fantasy-like appeal gave way to a part of the success - but also, the music was fantastic. With their first LP simply titled, "Village People" the side A featured a medley of West Coast cities, including "San Francisco".

I have ReStructured "San Francisco" added some pieces from a generation prior to the the disco era - the 60s who always emphasized the beauty of city who stands by freedom and individuality. The rest are new breaks and some added percussion.

Monday, February 7, 2011

"You Make Me Feel The Fire" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Claudja Barry

"You Make Me Feel The Fire" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Claudja Barry

Claudja Barry has taken the dance floor many times with numerous disco hits that continue to bring us back to the sheer energy and passion of a true diva. Her stance began in 1976 with "Sweet Dynamite" under the production of her husband Jurgen S. Korduletsch.

In the late 70s her hits became infused with the electronic wizardry that disco music began to emerge with - "You Make Me Feel The Fire" is her 1979 follow up the the prior years big hit, "Boogie Woogie Dancin' Shoes".

"You Make Me Feel The Fire" brings a pop-rock edge to the rousing track that pushes and pushes under the climatic chorus becomes ominous. This is a true power hit for its time and utilizes the rock edge wonderfully with the sequencers right behind.

I have ReStructured the track using the original 12" single and made way to more breakdowns, new drum tracks and a few pieces added for some new energy.

"You Make Me Feel The Fire" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Claudja Barry

"You Make Me Feel The Fire" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Claudja Barry

Claudja Barry has taken the dance floor many times with numerous disco hits that continue to bring us back to the sheer energy and passion of a true diva. Her stance began in 1976 with "Sweet Dynamite" under the production of her husband Jurgen S. Korduletsch.

In the late 70s her hits became infused with the electronic wizardry that disco music began to emerge with - "You Make Me Feel The Fire" is her 1979 follow up the the prior years big hit, "Boogie Woogie Dancin' Shoes".

"You Make Me Feel The Fire" brings a pop-rock edge to the rousing track that pushes and pushes under the climatic chorus becomes ominous. This is a true power hit for its time and utilizes the rock edge wonderfully with the sequencers right behind.

I have ReStructured the track using the original 12" single and made way to more breakdowns, new drum tracks and a few pieces added for some new energy.

Saturday, February 5, 2011

"Up and Down" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Wonder

"Up and Down" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Wonder

Wonder is a band that comes from Italy and brings high energy disco LP titled "Up and Down" to dance floors in 1980. At a time where disco music in US became scarce this project was one of the welcomed sights for club DJs.

The first single "Up And Down" was released out of Canada on Uniwave Records - it was an underground club hit for dancers still clamoring for beautiful and energetic material. The song emphasizes a pumping edge of positive affirmations about life - where it is full of "ups" and "downs" - and working with it and releasing it on the dance floor is all that its worth. Makes perfect sense to me.

It is a favorite of mine and all of that trickling percussion was great to ReStructure and create a new mix for old and new ears.

"Up and Down" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Wonder

"Up and Down" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Wonder

Wonder is a band that comes from Italy and brings high energy disco LP titled "Up and Down" to dance floors in 1980. At a time where disco music in US became scarce this project was one of the welcomed sights for club DJs.

The first single "Up And Down" was released out of Canada on Uniwave Records - it was an underground club hit for dancers still clamoring for beautiful and energetic material. The song emphasizes a pumping edge of positive affirmations about life - where it is full of "ups" and "downs" - and working with it and releasing it on the dance floor is all that its worth. Makes perfect sense to me.

It is a favorite of mine and all of that trickling percussion was great to ReStructure and create a new mix for old and new ears.

Friday, February 4, 2011

"Never Gonna Say Goodbye" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Poussez!

"Never Gonna Say Goodbye" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Poussez!

Poussez! is a studio concept group produced and conceived by Alphonse Mouzon - with the breathy vocals of Christine Wilshire (Musique), Holly Oas, Linda Ledesma, and Ruserial Blackwell. The project was co-produced by Marry Berry.

"Never Say Goodbye" is the finale cut of the four on this album - it was released in 1986 with a remix by Ben Liebrand - and also as a 12" single during the LP release. The music of Poussez! emphasizes the sensual eel of disco music with a funky groove. Much of it is simple but infectious and with the lush strings, quite beautiful.

This ReStructure Mix takes the LP version and creates a whole new break and more choruses and verses. It is dedicated to Mr. Alphonse Mouzon and Ms. Christine Wilshire.

"Never Gonna Say Goodbye" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Poussez!

"Never Gonna Say Goodbye" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Poussez!

Poussez! is a studio concept group produced and conceived by Alphonse Mouzon - with the breathy vocals of Christine Wilshire (Musique), Holly Oas, Linda Ledesma, and Ruserial Blackwell. The project was co-produced by Marry Berry.

"Never Say Goodbye" is the finale cut of the four on this album - it was released in 1986 with a remix by Ben Liebrand - and also as a 12" single during the LP release. The music of Poussez! emphasizes the sensual eel of disco music with a funky groove. Much of it is simple but infectious and with the lush strings, quite beautiful.

This ReStructure Mix takes the LP version and creates a whole new break and more choruses and verses. It is dedicated to Mr. Alphonse Mouzon and Ms. Christine Wilshire.

Thursday, February 3, 2011

“Summer Fever” by Donna Summer – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

“Summer Fever” by Donna Summer – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Donna Summer released her third US LP titled “Four Seasons Of Love” in 1976 – produced by Giorgio Moroder and Pete Bellotte. This project gave Donna another chapter exploring the sensual sound of disco music during its experimental stages. It was a great success for both Donna and disco music.

I have taken the track “Summer Fever” and used it for a Disco Video Mix along with the Marilyn Monroe iconic film “Seven Year Itch” from 1955 – the film was a comedy and utilized Marilyn’s sexy image and persona to portray a fantasy within the mind of our questioning husband, Tom Ewell.

Donna Summer actually used the famous subway scene for the back of her “Four Seasons Of Love” LP cover which gave me the idea to combine the two in a dreamlike video.

The film was directed by Billy Wilder

Featuring scenes from “Seven Year Itch”
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

“Summer Fever” by Donna Summer – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

“Summer Fever” by Donna Summer – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Donna Summer released her third US LP titled “Four Seasons Of Love” in 1976 – produced by Giorgio Moroder and Pete Bellotte. This project gave Donna another chapter exploring the sensual sound of disco music during its experimental stages. It was a great success for both Donna and disco music.

I have taken the track “Summer Fever” and used it for a Disco Video Mix along with the Marilyn Monroe iconic film “Seven Year Itch” from 1955 – the film was a comedy and utilized Marilyn’s sexy image and persona to portray a fantasy within the mind of our questioning husband, Tom Ewell.

Donna Summer actually used the famous subway scene for the back of her “Four Seasons Of Love” LP cover which gave me the idea to combine the two in a dreamlike video.

The film was directed by Billy Wilder

Featuring scenes from “Seven Year Itch”
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

"Let Your Body Run" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Francie Simone

"Let Your Body Run" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Francie Simone

Francie Simone's "Let Your Body Run" was released on BC Records in 1979 - produced by Began Cekic (Brooklyn Express, Sugar Daddy and Began Began). The record was buried under a slew of disco promo releases and missed the potential it was worthy of. But, at times the underground hit is more fitting.

I have taken "Let Your Body Run" and added a few elements to spice up the "hot" percussion riffs and Francie's sexy disco femme vocal. I extracted a few keyboard and piano pieces and made them a major part of the new mix. This track has always reminded me of Erotic Drum Band - and now with this new remix fits closer in the mold.

"Let Your Body Run" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Francie Simone

"Let Your Body Run" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Francie Simone

Francie Simone's "Let Your Body Run" was released on BC Records in 1979 - produced by Began Cekic (Brooklyn Express, Sugar Daddy and Began Began). The record was buried under a slew of disco promo releases and missed the potential it was worthy of. But, at times the underground hit is more fitting.

I have taken "Let Your Body Run" and added a few elements to spice up the "hot" percussion riffs and Francie's sexy disco femme vocal. I extracted a few keyboard and piano pieces and made them a major part of the new mix. This track has always reminded me of Erotic Drum Band - and now with this new remix fits closer in the mold.

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

"Lady Of The Night" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Ray Martinez and Friends

"Lady Of The Night" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Ray Martinez and Friends

Ray Martinez blends the sound of bid band and sexy lounge beats to create "Lady Of The Night" from 1980. This track is a classic among dancers and collectors and for good reason. It brings to mind the sound of bands like Dr. Buzzard and The Original Savannah Band and Charlie Callelo.

Other projects from Ray Martinez include Amant, Passion, Foxy, George McCrae, Jill, Angie and Celi Bee

I have taken Ray's wonderful song and ReStructured it with a new intro and few breakdowns to give the song a new aim. It is still one of the sexiest tracks I know and will always be on my top 20 list.

Dedicated to Mr. Ray Martinez - and thank you Ray for your friendship!

"Lady Of The Night" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Ray Martinez and Friends

"Lady Of The Night" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Ray Martinez and Friends

Ray Martinez blends the sound of bid band and sexy lounge beats to create "Lady Of The Night" from 1980. This track is a classic among dancers and collectors and for good reason. It brings to mind the sound of bands like Dr. Buzzard and The Original Savannah Band and Charlie Callelo.

Other projects from Ray Martinez include Amant, Passion, Foxy, George McCrae, Jill, Angie and Celi Bee

I have taken Ray's wonderful song and ReStructured it with a new intro and few breakdowns to give the song a new aim. It is still one of the sexiest tracks I know and will always be on my top 20 list.

Dedicated to Mr. Ray Martinez - and thank you Ray for your friendship!

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

"Fantastic" by Meccano - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

"Fantastic" by Meccano - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Meccano is an Italian duo: Nadia Bani and Walter Bassani. They began recording in 1984 and released several big high energy/Italo-disco tracks in the mid and late 80s. Their most notable are “Down, Down Romeo” and “Activate My Heart”.

“Fantastic” is a single released in 1988 on the Italian label Keepon Musik. The single has the sound of Italo-disco in its upbeat and carefree sound. This has always been one of my favorite songs in the genre.

I have taken the film 2003 Pixar film, “Finding Nemo” and placed the adventure below this energy – it was a thought that was brought on from the “happy” sound of “Fantastic” – and after all it really is. The combination is created to give a breath of life and the wonderful essence it brings.

The film was directed by Andrew Stanton

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

"Fantastic" by Meccano - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

"Fantastic" by Meccano - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Meccano is an Italian duo: Nadia Bani and Walter Bassani. They began recording in 1984 and released several big high energy/Italo-disco tracks in the mid and late 80s. Their most notable are “Down, Down Romeo” and “Activate My Heart”.

“Fantastic” is a single released in 1988 on the Italian label Keepon Musik. The single has the sound of Italo-disco in its upbeat and carefree sound. This has always been one of my favorite songs in the genre.

I have taken the film 2003 Pixar film, “Finding Nemo” and placed the adventure below this energy – it was a thought that was brought on from the “happy” sound of “Fantastic” – and after all it really is. The combination is created to give a breath of life and the wonderful essence it brings.

The film was directed by Andrew Stanton

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

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