“Disco Inferno” by The Trammps – Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

In 1976 The Trammps topped their soulful success with a disco hit titled, “Disco Inferno - Produced by Earl Young, Norman Harris and Ronald Baker, this LP was the break into ultimate dance floor continuity for these guys.

The song was featured in the 1977 soundtrack “Saturday Night Fever” and the rest we all know about. This cut has been the most celebrated track in disco music and even today it a stamp for the non-stop sound of the disco mix. This one aided again by the talented and incredible Tom Moulton.

Being a teenager in the 70’s left me exposed to the disaster film genre starting with films such as, “Earthquake” and “The Poseidon Adventure” – it was an exciting time and lots of adventure. I have taken some scenes from Mr. Irwin Allen’s (The Master Of Disaster) and segued them into this dance classic by The Trammps. In no way do I heckle or laugh at “fire” – this is intended as a fun and harmless excursion. I in no way want to project that pain and suffering is amusing. I hope you will understand and enjoy my “hot” little project!

Note: “Disco Inferno” was supposedly influenced by this film.

Speaking of disaster films: Check out my 1977 Super8mm remake of "Earthquake" at YouTube - shot in here in San Diego CLICK HERE

Scenes from Irwin Allen’s “The Towering Inferno” – RENT THE DVD!
Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

"(I Lost My Heart to a) Starship Trooper" - Sarah Brightman and Hot Gossip - Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

This is the BIG one! There is life in another galaxy - in Barbarella's galaxy that is.

One of my favorite movies of all time is brought into the dance arena with Sarah Brightman and Hot Gossip's disco classic, "(I Lost My Heart to a) Starship Trooper" - this one has more ammunition than any droid will ever handle!

Scenes from "Barbarella" - RENT THE DVD!
Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

Cynthia Manley Band - Promo Video

Cynthia Manley has been entertaining audiences since 1980. Her talents are natural and she continues to follow her dream which you will see is shared among many.

For booking information on Cynthia Manley Band: (323) 663-5410
Thanks to Cynthia for being a wonderful soul and great energy

"The Ultimate Warlord" by The Immortals - Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Originally released in 1979 this track by The Immortals was produced by Canadian producers Ian Guenther and Willi Morrison who were responsible for some of disco’s greatest productions. These projects included THP Orchestra, Sticky Fingers, The Duncan Sisters, Big Smoke, Grand Tour, etc. Their touch was always musically innovative and always magical. No doubt that their production of The Immortals pushed them far ahead of their sound.

The use of peculating synthesizers and haunting vocals make this project a lasting experience. In my attempt to keep this sound alive I have taken images from the 2005 Steven Spielberg epic, “War Of The Worlds” – not only to accent the music of The Immortals, but to understand a whole new concept in the feel of this song. The “warlords” may not be as familiar as a Harry Potter or video game – they may be right outside our sky.

Scenes from “War Of The Worlds” – RENT THE DVD!
Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

Dedicated by Ian Guenther and Willi Morrison for all they have created for our ears and feet.

“Magic Man” by Heart – Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

“Magic Man” was the big boost for rock music in 1976 – I also believe that this track had one of the most groovin’ bass lines. Be sure to check out my ReStructure Mix – CLICK HERE

I have taken the classic rock track produced by Mike Flicker and matched up the action from the 1978 horror film, “The Manitou” with Tony Curtis, Stella Stevens and Susan Strasberg – the motion picture was a leftover horror film from “The Exorcist” genre. The story being of a woman who grows a tumor on her neck that is actually an Indian medicine man soon to be reborn. It was quite a hoot – including the climatic ending featuring a special effects light show.

This video mix is dedicated to the sound of 70’s rock and Ann and Nancy Wilson.

SPECIAL NOTE: Ann Sothern appears in a cameo in "The Manitou" and a few segments of this video mix - CLICK HERE TO SEE ANN ON IMDB
Thanks to Trey in FL for nudging me here and there and keeping me aware :)

“Big Spender” by The Ritchie Family – Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

The film "Sweet Charity" was my favorite film at the age of 13. So don't be surprised that when The Ritchie Family released "American Generation" in 1978 featuring a disco version of "Big Spender" I was ecstatic!

It crossed my mind to use snippets of the film with Shirley McClaine, Chita Rivera and Paula Kelly and sync their fabulous dance numbers (choreographed by Bob Fosse. Well here it is! No sweat. Just lots of excitement.

Hold on. This is the disco version - although it may not appear to be out of place.

Featuring scenes from "Sweet Charity" - RENT THE DVD!
Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons (thank you, Ken for allowing me the time to stare at my computer screen for hours.)

"Automatic Lover" by Sylvia - Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Sylvia hit it big with her 1973 track, “Pillow Talk” – her return to dance floors was thanks to her cover of the Dee Dee Jackson hit, “Automatic Lover” in 1978.

Produced by Ralph Deliz, Sylvia Robinson and Vinnie Cass – this track utilized a sequencer loop similar to Donna Summer’s “I Feel Love” and was every bit as effective. The vocoder track repeating, “I am your automatic lover” was enough to leave the song embedded in your mind after hearing it echo throughout a club.

I have taken scenes from the 1981 science fiction film by Michael Crichton, “Looker” and embedded the feel of a computer generated female – made for satisfaction. The film’s plot is a bit different but when segued along with Sylvia’s “Automatic Lover” it forces you to imagine any different.

Scenes from “Looker” – RENT THE DVD!
Video Edit by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

"A Place Called Tarot" by Tantra - Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

One of the most intriguing of both film and music are combined here.

Tantra created a wall of imaginary visions with their dance floor classic’s “Hills Of Kat Mandu” and “Wishbone” in 1979 – in 1982 they returned with “The Journey Continues” EP featuring “Macumba” and “A Place Called Tarot”. Now an underground classic for many disc jockeys, the sound of this track rings on in this video.

The sequel to “The Exorcist” was released in 1977 – “Exorcist II: The Heretic” was not well received by moviegoers. It even provoked director; John Boorman to pull the original print and re-create an alternative ending, which he felt, would save the film. Needless to say, the plot was too hard to follow for most audiences. They wanted to see Linda Blair’s head spin again.

I believe the film and the story were far ahead of this parallel – it is actually an effective display of what good and evil portray in the minds of some. I have taken the mystical places from the imagination of our lead characters and placed Tantra’s theme, “A Place Called Tarot” over it. It is given to take you on a ride that may not follow the film’s outline, but is entrancing just as the song is.

Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons
Featuring scenes from "Exorcist II:The Heretic" - RENT THE VIDEO/DVD!

'Danger' by Gregg Diamond's Star Cruiser - Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Anyone who can remember 1977 very well can recall that "Looking For Mr. Goodbar" was quite a provocative film. Diane Keaton did an excellent job portraying a teacher of deaf children who lives a double life by cruising bars by night.

The story is not as simple as it may sound. There is allot of character development on this woman and since it is based loosely on a true story. It can be a bit disturbing. I found the film to be well-made as well as complicated to understand without realizing that this was the outline of a woman's sexual odyssey during the 70's.

I matched up Gregg Diamond's Star Cruiser's "Danger" with some of the footage to pay homage to Diane Keaton and Richard Gere, as well as the oncoming disco scene (which is portrayed as underground in the film).

This film is not available on DVD, as of yet - however you may rent the VHS.

Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons
Featuring scenes from "Looking For Mr. Goodbar" - RENT THE VHS!

Cynthia Manley and Nancy (her Assistant) visits San Diego!

After dinner we did a little dancing and socializing

On Saturday, Jan 12, 2008 - Cynthia Manley and her wonderful assistant, Nancy traveled to San Diego to have dinner and work on a new promo video - I will be posting the video when it is complete - I planned on a video for "Crusin' The Streets" and "Remember Me" - they will come in time :)

"Carnival Movement" - Mix by Glenn Rivera

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A blend of latin, calypso and disco rhythms - this set I mixed for a Mardi-Gras Party back in 1991 at Rich's in San Diego, CA.

1) Jibaro - Electra

2) Que Mala Suerte - Alejandro Jaen

3) Bahamas - Harry Thurman's Kangaroo

4) Hot Hot Hot - Arrow

5) La Bamba - Antonio Rodriguez

6) Carribean Disco Show - Lobo

7) Latin Odyssey - Voyage

8) Carribean Magic - Lobo

9) El Watusi, La Bamba - Rags To Riches

10) Open Mind - Jean Luc Ponty

11) One For You, One For Me - La Bionda

12) Touch By Touch (12 Inch Remix) - Diana Ross

13) Do It - Celena Duncan

 

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Welcome Home, Mom! (1/10/08)

My mother returns from visiting my sister in Seattle - my partner, Ken and I have a dinner for her return with my 2 sisters, niece, her daughter, my sister's wife and her daughter - oh, and Disco and Boogie our bulldogs :)