“Bolero” is a piece composed by Maurice Ravel for ballet in 1928. In 1977 producers Gino Soccio and Pat Deserio included a synth-based disco version on the debut LP for the studio session. The group titled Kebekelektrik is actually a synonym for “Quebec Electric” - since both producers are from Canada.
The disco version is more of a metaphor for the trance-like feel of electronic disco which began to take over with many new variations in the late 70’s. The LP by Kebekelektrik also contained 2 big dance tracks, “Magic Fly” and “Ware Dance” - the project was mixed by the legendary Tom Moulton.
I have taken scenes from Blake Edwards’ 1979 comedy, “10” starring Dudley Moore and Bo Derek - the film outlines a middle aged man searching through is mid-life crisis and his sexual fantasies and reality. This is more of an homage to Bo Derek and the scenes which made her a drop shadow for sexuality in the early 80’s.
Featuring scenes from “10” - RENT THE DVD!
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons
Dedicated to Mr. Tom Moulton - for the many years of his talents working the dance floors around the world.
Alternative Link: http://discovideomix.com/videos/kebekelektrik_bolero.html
ReplyDeleteExcellent dear Glenn...i enjoyed a lot!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing...happy night for you...
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That was amazing!! Great Job!!
ReplyDeleteYou are so talented, thanks for this and all the entertainment over the last twelve months, you are amongst a band of the few who cheer me up on those grey days, love you Glenn
ReplyDeleteP.S. I once made love to the full classical version of this, god I was knackered at the end!!!!!
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ReplyDeletehttp://www.glennrivera.com/files/bolero.zip
ReplyDeleteChris - Thank you - and you are so welcome :) Glenn
thanks....
ReplyDeleteGlenn as a strict defender of the 70's I must correct, admonish and chew you out in the spirit of all things 70s. Just kidding you sir, but "10" (a great movie) was released in the legendary year of 1979, not 1984. In the spirit of the holidays and the upcoming mega-snowstorm coming to the Twin Cities, all is forgiven. Thanks as always for keeping disco alive.
ReplyDeleteOops! What was I thinking? :) Thanks, Gary.
ReplyDeleteOops! What was I thinking? :) Thanks, Gary.
ReplyDeleteI ;ove the movie 10 iam a huge fan of Bo Derek such a beautifull and sensual woman and the scene in the movie that they play Ravels Bolero is great.
ReplyDeleteWhat a surprise this video mix Glenn and this movie and the music of Kebekelektrik made this a wonderful video mix .
Thanks Glenn