Too Busy For A Bite???

Too Busy For A Bite???

Having Fun with Laura Branigan!

"Satisfaction" by Laura Branigan - on American Bandstand 1980

I miss Laura Branigan - she was a wonderful vocalist who chose dance music to give her career a start and she remained faithful to her dance music fans till the end. She left us in Aug 2004.

Laura was always working on her stage presence and the 80's were too wild - as you can see here - I had a little fun with her energy - and all in fun :)

Dedicated to Ms. Branigan

POP UP VIRUSES!!!

Just wanted to let you guys know - since we all surf the net and use our computers allot:

I am pretty savvy when it comes to PCs - I have my A+ certification and work work all of Microsoft's OS systems - I am the guy everyone calls when something is not working or goes wrong - usually I can decipher the problem and fix it.

I post my mixes, videos and music on many blogs and my own sites. Recently, during a post a blog I noticed that many of the pop up ads were constantly jumping up - and had been for about a week. Some were bringing up windows that have an small window interface that looks as if you were installing an add-in to a Microsoft Office Suite. I kept selecting "cancel" and it took several times to go away.

When it finally did, I went ahead with my upload. When I toggled between the sites upload windows more pop-up ads came at me. I kept closing them. I did leave the main window open for a couple of hours while doing something else. When I returned to that computer it was going crazy with pop-ups and closing programs and windows.

I did look deeper into the infected PC and found a trojan virus that uses .tmp files to infect - it directs your PC internet connection to download the virus constantly and to the point where it is opening and closing the virus within seconds so your PC is worthless. 

I scan regularly for viruses, malware and trojans - but some trojan virus had taken over within a couple of hours and left my PC with no option but to reformat and install over again. I did this, and after 2 days of reinstalling and reconfiguring it crashed suddenly - which leads to believe that the virus went deep into my system. This is a mail server PC and posting PC.

Not a big deal, but I wanted to warn those of you who do not have constant PC protection, and even if you do be careful with these signs. It can have these consequences. Not too fun and very frustrating.

Take care and safe surfing :)

"Back To Music" by Theo Vaness - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Theo Vaness recorded his first LP titled, "Back To Music" - produced by Michaele, Lana and Paul Sebastian. This project was another sign that Euro-disco was on the rise. Disco dance floors loved moving to the beautiful sounds of strings and horns as well as bass and the disco beat.

"Back To Music" was originally released as a full-blown medley featuring a tribute to The Beatles, Brahms, Bob Dylan and other pop and musicians. The US release (which is used her as an edit) was remixed by Jim Burgess and featured snippets of the complete production.

I have taken the 1998 film, "54" which stars Ryan Phillipe, Salma Hyek, Neve Campbell and Mike Meyers playing disco dance palace founder and owner, Steve Rubell. I have used scenes from the film to outline a short storyboard using Vaness' medley as the foundation.

Featuring scenes from "54" - RENT THE DVD!
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

Correction: Razormaid! - Joseph Watt

I received an email from Joseph Watt - I had stated in a few posts that Joseph Watt had left us. That is obviously incorrect. Art Maharg passed away in 1992.

But Joseph, along with Yale are still working Razormaid - and very well, as usual. The news that I received was incorrect and I apologize to Joseph and all who has read it.

You can find them at http://www.razormaid.com/

 

Disco Discovery: Lama's "Love Is On The Rocks" Origin

The track by Lama, "Love Is On The Rocks" released 1983 on Carerre and Numero Uno Records is an disco underground classic.

It has always been a mystery who the producers were since it notes on the label that it is produced by Katmandu Productions. It is most likely Celso Valli since it is his style and Giancarlo Meo is noted as writer to the flip side, "Nineteen Ninety Three".

A viewer from YouTube was kind enough to share with me that the song was originally recorded in 1976 by Lucio Battisti and was titled "Il Veliero" - it is a great recording.

The lyrics are listed form the Italian lyrics posted on YouTube and translated by Babel Fish:

The veliero goes and you door via, up sea and already you are less mine. Inevitable at this point, but as I make to imagine that you will be of an other man! The veliero goes and me door via, spumeggiando it goes, it is right and or. But I wonder as it can my destiny to make so that I will be of un' other woman! The veliero goes, all how many on, prow to the sea goes does not return more! The loss gains always he, mother fear like always not lasci never the sons yours!

CLICK HERE TO WATCH MY DISCO VIDEO MIX OF LAMA'S "LOVE IS ON THE ROCKS" which features "War Of The Roses" as the foreground.

Ding, ding, ding, ding, ding...ding, ding....

Ding, ding, ding, ding, ding...ding, ding....

Ding, ding, ding, ding, ding...ding, ding....

"Disco Blood" by The Vamps - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

The Vamps released “Disco Blood” in 1977 on Building Records – a Brazilian label. The tracks were evidently influenced by European disco music and also the pop disco sound of the mid and late 70’s. All with humor and great fun to create a lighter side of the things that can really “suck”! (sorry about the pun)

The project was produced by Santiago “Sam” Malnati

“Disco Blood” is brought to life here with the 1979 film, “Nocturna” – which featured a disco soundtrack with Gloria Gaynor, Vicki Sue Robinson, The Sweethearts of Sigma and Moment Of Truth. With the exception of Gloria and Vicki’s tracks, which are now classics the remainder of the sound track is obviously a fast production of disco music during the rush of the record labels push to get the most product out into the market.

The film was a cheesy and campy version of Dracula’s granddaughter, Nocturna (Nai Bonet) and her love affair with a mortal disco band member (Anthony Hamilton) and finally their freedom to love one another. And later boogie down with each other at the Starship Discovery discotheque.

The film also starred John Carradine and Yvonne DeCarlo – it had some funny moments with dialogue. The film still has not made the DVD market yet.

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

A&E presents "The Story Of Disco" Part 3 of 3 - aired in 1992

A&E presents "The Story Of Disco"

The disco underground movement becomes exposed and later faces the backlash of the late 70's. Thanks to disco music's diversity and imaginative artists and producers moves onto a whole new arena and audience.

Some great footage of underground clubs and some wonderful commentaries by Mel Cherin, Ian Levine, Frankie Knuckles and other dance bands and artists.

This is part 3 of 3 of the special - the second half will be posted later.

A&E presents "The Story Of Disco" Part 2 of 3 - aired in 1992

A&E presents "The Story Of Disco"

The disco underground movement becomes exposed and later faces the backlash of the late 70's. Thanks to disco music's diversity and imaginative artists and producers moves onto a whole new arena and audience.

Some great footage of underground clubs and some wonderful commentaries by Mel Cherin, Ian Levine, Frankie Knuckles and other dance bands and artists.

This is part 2 of 3 of the special - the second half will be posted later.

A&E presents "The Story Of Disco" Part I of 3 - aired in 1992

A&E presents "The Story Of Disco"

The disco underground movement becomes exposed and later faces the backlash of the late 70's. Thanks to disco music's diversity and imaginative artists and producers moves onto a whole new arena and audience.

Some great footage of underground clubs and some wonderful commentaries by Mel Cherin, Ian Levine, Frankie Knuckles and other dance bands and artists.

This is part 1 0f 3 of the special - the second half will be posted later.

Multiply Member: Jeff (jla2061) Passes on Feb 2, 2009

Jeff known as jla2061 here on Multiply (http://jla2061.multiply.com/) passed away on February 20th from lung cancer.

Several concerned members had been asking around since we could no longer find him logging onto Multiply. I had received an email back from his sister at his personal address.

All I know if Jeff is that he was kind and loved dance music very much. When I first met him here he told me he was a old dancer from The Saint in New York. I know that he loved anything by Boris Midney and Cerrone. Currently on his site his last posts were Pet Shop Boys track - which I know he loved also.

I know of the many who were asking about him may have also become touched by his kindness and love for this music. He shared many songs that made me excited about dance music all over again.

I know he lived in Sun City, CA - I had planned to meet him at a bar this past summer but he was too busy and it never happened. I hope that his family is safe and doing well.

I have great memories of Jeff - he will always be the beautiful early morning music that he so loved to dance to as the sun rose and warmed the sky.

R.I.P. my friend - you will be missed and "thought of" often.

Awoke too soon!

Awoke too soon!

"The Force" by Nancy Nova - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Nancy Nova released "The Force" in 1981 - the track became an instant underground classic thanks to its strange and mystic feel. Along with Nancy's unique vocal this song was destined to survive on its own merit.

The track always reminded me of a science fiction movie from the 1950's with it's unearthly keyboards and the rhythm guitars that build and build on the bass beats. It is quite an incredible recording. Produced by Ken Gibson and Roberto Danova.

I have taken the 1958 sci-fi film, "Attack Of The 50 Foot Woman" and spliced the two together to create a whole new episode for our "babe" on the rampage. It is not mystery why the movie was waiting for a special moment in time, like this. The film stars Allison Hayes and William Hudson.

Nathan Juran directed this giant menace.

Featuring scenes from "Attack Of The 50 Foot Woman" - RENT THE DVD!
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

"Bahia" by El Coco - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

El Coco was W. Michael Lewis and Laurin Rinder who made a big impact on disco music and dance floors with their talent and creative minds.

Their first LP under the title El Coco was “Brazil” – the LP featured many flavors of dance rhythms and their early influence on disco music. Their studio concept groups included Discognosis, In Search Of Orchestra, Le Pamplemousse, Rinder & Lewis, Saint Tropez, and Tuxedo Junction, as well as artists like Eloise Whitaker. Their non-ending fusion of sounds and arrangements left no room for he imagination to go without.

I have take “Bahia” and blended it with the 1942 film with Tyrone Power and Gene Tierney to create a romantic interlude following his abandoning ship in the South Seas with a lovely island girl. Our music interlude ends in sadness as his rescue nears and a goodbye nears.

John Cromwell directed the film.

Dedicated by W. Michael Lewis
Featuring scenes from “Son Of Fury” – RENT THE DVD!
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

"Happy Radio" - Edwin Starr

The 12" remix was done by Mr. Rick Gianatos - an excellent job at that.

Released in May 1979 - big dance floor hit!

HEAR THE RESTRUCTURE MIX - CLICK HERE

Bargain Sleeping

Bargain Sleeping

Thomas Falke - "High Again (High On Emotion)"

Forget your "pom-poms" cheerleaders!

A cute video with a techno dance track from 2004 - which uses a fantastic sample which is uplifting and infectious.

Oxyd Records (Italy)
2004

Planning For The Future

Planning For The Future

Recreation Makes One Tired!

Recreation Makes One Tired!

House Divas: Cookie Watkins - Singing "Let Your Body Sweat"

I have recently posted Cookie Watkins underground classic "I'm Attracted To You" (http://glennrivera.multiply.com/music/item/2361/2361) from 1991 - this is a clip of Cookie belting it out at Kenny's Castaway's singing "Let Your Body Sweat".

I Thought I Heard Something....zzzzz!

I Thought I Heard Something....zzzzz!

Dinner Party for Eitan: February 7, 2009

Good friends are what life is all about. To have them all together and share laughs and good energy is wonderful - this evening was very special. A birthday dinner for Eitan.

Eitan and Nesta are a wonderful couple who are like our second parents - they exercise love and understanding and make great examples of human life. We love them.

Thanks to Dale, Lou, Amy, Gary and Anthony for attending this event for Eitan's birthday.

To my partner, Ken for the fantastic Indian Cuisine and love. Music was provided by Mariluz (from Multiply) - thank you Mariluz! It was beautiful!

Plastic Dreams - The Video - Jaydee

Robin Albers obtained a degree in commercial studies and was a member of the Dutch national baseball team and triple Dutch wrestling champion (in the category up to 70 kilos).

In the seventies Albers was one of the first mixing DJ's in Holland. He played in clubs all over the country and later went on to Dutch national radio, where for 11 years he had his own show. Five times he organized the annual Dutch Mixing Championship, and in the past years he hosted various music and sports programs on national TV. He performed in Denmark, Italy, Germany and Belgium, spun at Amsterdam's renowned Club, and at many major raves in Holland.

For three consecutive years his radio show For Those Who Like To Groove got elected Best Dutch Dance Show - a unique accomplishment for which in 1992 he received an industry award. Besides his musical activities as Jaydee, Robin also has his own label, First Impression, and his Club in Vianen (near Utrecht).

"I'm gonna let myself get, absolutely soaking wet!"

"I'm gonna let myself get, absolutely soaking wet!"

"Touch Me In The Morning" by Marlena Shaw - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Marlena Shaw placed a mark with Diana Ross’ classic 1977 ballad “Touch Me In The Morning” – along with producer Meco Monardo the song was disco-fied in 1979.

Taking a song with such emotional content and delivery and creating an extension of its beauty is justice for Shaw – she recreates a scenario that not only takes the song further but also adds to it.

With a remix by John Luongo this song is now a classic piece of disco music.

I have taken Diana Ross’ fabulous “Mahogany” and placed this disco gem below the fashion and drama. It is not the Theme from Mahogany (“Do You Know Where Your Going To”) but it lends its tenderness to the Disco Video Mix.

I dedicate this Disco Video Mix to Tim from Scotch Plains, NJ who has given his meaning to beautiful music and also his respect for “The Boss – Ms. Diana Ross” – thank you, Tim

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