Friday, February 11, 2011

REISSUE: "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
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6 comments:

  1. Artimix PradoFebruary 11, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    Classic vs Classic, I appreciate this one very much, huge thanks Glenn,

    I was young during the era, I love the film so much that I bought the soundtrack, it is the first movie soundtrack I ever bought...

    I also love Megatron man very much, I bought the cassette tape and listen with walkman everywhere...

    Thanks again for bringing my lost memories from the good old days!

    Richard
    :)


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  2. Glenn RiveraFebruary 11, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    Richard - You are so welcome - this was a project of love for me also - I loved the film - saw it about 150 times during the first run - and also Patrick Cowley can do no wrong in my ears.

    Good energy to you and thank you for all of yoru work also :)

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  3. Artimix PradoFebruary 11, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    Watched forth times,... may be I would watch this more than 150 times... ~~

    Thinking about...
    Come back of the movie Tron 2011 (haven't watch it yet)
    as well as the Come back of the Clay Super Computer, the computer that render Tron and come back to Super Computer List these few years!

    Richard
    :)

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  4. Loulou SingerlingFebruary 11, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    Thank you Glenn,lovely Videomix!

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  5. Gregg WebberFebruary 12, 2011 at 2:06 AM

    AMAZING mix Glenn...you keep getting better...is that even possible???

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  6. Gregg WebberFebruary 14, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    Incredible time a million! Thanks Glenn....WOW

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