“A View To A Kill” by DJ’s Factory – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

DJ’s Factory is a German studio group produced by Adrian Askew (Tone Band) and Bullent Aris. Their 1985 cover of Duran Duran’s “A View To A Kill” is an Italo-disco piece which takes the song into a subtle energy. It flows nicely and gives the song a new sense of meaning.

I have taken the 1984 film “Body Double” starring Craig Wasson and directed by Brian De Palma, the 70’s and 80s version of Alfred Hitchcock and placed the voyeuristic scenes into this Disco Video Mix to outline the lyrics. It gives the song the visual of the danger our main character encounters during his venture into peeping into neighbor’s privacy.

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

DUPLICATE BEAUTY: "Looker" (1981) - Making a digital copy of Susan Dey

Plastic surgeon Larry Roberts performs a series of minor alterations on a group of models who are seeking perfection. The operations are a resounding success. But when someone starts killing his beautiful patients, Dr. Roberts becomes suspicious and starts investigating. What he uncovers are the mysterious - and perhaps murderous - activities of a high-tech computer company called Digital Matrix.

Features music from Sheena Easton!

Directed and written by Michael Crichton
Starring Albert Finney, James Coburn and Susan Dey

DUPLICATE BEAUTY: "Looker" (1981) - Susan Dey is a "Looker" and in trouble

Plastic surgeon Larry Roberts performs a series of minor alterations on a group of models who are seeking perfection. The operations are a resounding success. But when someone starts killing his beautiful patients, Dr. Roberts becomes suspicious and starts investigating. What he uncovers are the mysterious - and perhaps murderous - activities of a high-tech computer company called Digital Matrix.

Features music from Sheena Easton!

Directed and written by Michael Crichton
Starring Albert Finney, James Coburn and Susan Dey

DUPLICATE BEAUTY: "Looker" (1981) - Femme Fetale

Plastic surgeon Larry Roberts performs a series of minor alterations on a group of models who are seeking perfection. The operations are a resounding success. But when someone starts killing his beautiful patients, Dr. Roberts becomes suspicious and starts investigating. What he uncovers are the mysterious - and perhaps murderous - activities of a high-tech computer company called Digital Matrix.

Features music from Sheena Easton!

Directed and written by Michael Crichton
Starring Albert Finney, James Coburn and Susan Dey

REISSUE: "Life At The Outpost" by Skatt Bros. - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

The Skatt Bros LP “Strange Spirits” was another project produced by Willi Morrison & Ian Guenther (THP Orchestra, Duncan Sisters, American Fade, Shawnye Jackson, Grand Tour, Sticky Fingers, Southern Exposure, Ramming Speed). This LP marked a transition for the duo from hardcore disco sound to a more rock edged dance energy.

“Life At The Outpost” is a track which stood out from the LP as a familiar vocal arrangement similar to Village People – as a matter a fact the band is categorized as the Canadian-straight version of VP. The song is fun and has a lighter side to it – as this Video Mix.

“Blazing Saddles” from 1974 takes the place for our images in this mix – one of Mel Brooks’ most successful comedies. Stars Harvey Korman, Madeline Kahn, Cleavon Little and a sneak peak at Mel himself.

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

REISSUE: "Move Over Darling" by Linda Taylor - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

High-energy music continued in the 80's with the help of innovation and uplifting concepts - the genius of taking a theme from the 60's romp, "Move Over Darling" originally performed by Doris Day and creating a disco sensation is one of the best.

Linda Taylor was one of the top session singers from the UK - recording with bands Gonzalez, The Art of Noise, and Shakatak. Her singles collection includes a dance floor hit, "You And Me Just Started" from 1982.

Her disco cover of "Move Over Darling" produced by Martyn Norris and Richard Cottle in a small gem - it captures the playful feel that the original intended.

I have taken the 1963 film, "Move Over Darling" and placed the images over the wonderful dance version to bring the light hearted comedy and the spirit of fun into a Disco Video Mix. The films stars Doris Day and James Garner and was directed by Michael Gordon.

This Disco Video Mix is dedicated to a fun-loving energy in my life, Dale Switzer.

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

COMING SOON! (Edition 5/25/11)

COMING SOON!
"Magic" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Colleen Heather

Billiard for The Birds!

TAKE IT OFF: "Burlesque" (2010) - Cher

A small-town girl ventures to Los Angeles and finds her place in a neo-burlesque club run by a former dancer.
Directed Steve Antin
Starring Cher, Christina Aguilera and Alan Cumming

TAKE IT OFF: "Burlesque" (2010) - Showgirls...are girls

A small-town girl ventures to Los Angeles and finds her place in a neo-burlesque club run by a former dancer.
Directed Steve Antin
Starring Cher, Christina Aguilera and Alan Cumming

TAKE IT OFF: "Burlesque" (2010) - Cher welcomes the open-minded

A small-town girl ventures to Los Angeles and finds her place in a neo-burlesque club run by a former dancer.
Directed Steve Antin
Starring Cher, Christina Aguilera and Alan Cumming

REISSUE: "Future World" by Ganymed - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

The 1973 science fiction film, "Soylent Green" is paired with the 1979 German disco band hit, "Future World" -- a whole new look on the Stanley Greenberg screenplay based on the Harry Harrison novel. The planet is in the "over population" stage and the environment has been effect by the greenhouse effect making the temperature reach unbearable highs.

The film starred Charlton Heston, Leigh Taylor-Young, Brock Peters, Joseph Cotton, Chuck Connors, Paula Kelly and was the last film for Edward G. Robinson.

Although Ganymed's tune outlines an "Automatic Lover" style lyric, I have paired it with some of "Soylent Green's" grayish and disturbing scenes to give it a new contrast.

The song was a minor hit here in the US as it appeared at the end of the disco wave -- but I understand the band was still a bit hit in Germany and surrounding areas. Their sound was recognizable and in the early 80's a must for after-hours dancing or drinking. Great synthetic feel.

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

LIVE: MIQUEL BROWN - JUNE, 25th 2011 @ CIRCUS DISCO

COMING SOON! (Edition 5/24/11)

COMING SOON!
"Dolce Vita" by Ryan Paris - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Featuring scenes from "La Dolce Vita" - RENT THE DVD!
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

DEDICATED SONGTRESS: "With a Song in My Heart" (1952) - Susan Hayward takes Hollywood by storm!

Jane Froman (Susan Hayward), an aspiring songstress, lands a job in radio with help from pianist Don Ross (David Wayne), whom she later marries. Jane's popularity soars, and she leaves on a European tour... but her plane crashes in Lisbon, and she is partially crippled. Unable to walk without crutches, Jane nevertheless goes on to entertain the Allied troops in World War II.

Talk about dedication!

DEDICATED SONGTRESS: "With a Song in My Heart" (1952) - Susan Hayward sings a few numbers to bring up the worlds spirits!

Jane Froman (Susan Hayward), an aspiring songstress, lands a job in radio with help from pianist Don Ross (David Wayne), whom she later marries. Jane's popularity soars, and she leaves on a European tour... but her plane crashes in Lisbon, and she is partially crippled. Unable to walk without crutches, Jane nevertheless goes on to entertain the Allied troops in World War II.

Talk about dedication!

REISSUE: “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.)

COMING SOON! (Edition 5/23/11)

COMING SOON!
"Give Me The Night" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - George Benson

REISSUE: "Summer Love" by Musique - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Musique's "Summer Love" is one of Patrick Adams most beautiful disco tracks - with the vocals of Angela Howell, Christine Wiltshire, Gina Tharps and Jocelyn Brown this song is a magic experience.

From the 1978 LP "Keep On Jumpin'" and featured also an instrumental theme also.

I have taken scenes from the 1959 film "A Summer Place" starring Sandra Dee and Troy Donahue and created a new "summer's theme" using the romantic and touching elements of both film and song. The romance between the two teenagers is the perfect outline for this new story.

The film was directed by Delmer Daves

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

SAMPLE VIDS: "The Bomb" by Love Connection

The song 'The Bomb' was first performed by Lost Angels. This new version contained a sample of "Love Magic" performed by John Davis & The Monster Orchestra.

Love Connection is actually Ricky Romanini - this single was released in 2000 on Time Records in Italy.

Special thanks to Rick and Dan from Australia for bringing this "bomb" to my attention!

REISSUE: “Superman” by Herbie Mann – Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

In 1977 Celi Bee and The Buzzy Bunch recorded “Superman – Herbie Mann took on a disco production produced by Patrick Adams and featured a cover of the song. It was an instant hit on dance floors again.

The track utilized Mann’s captivating flute talents and created a flowing feel in this new production. Adams included his disco production stamp with strings and non-stop percussion.

I have taken the 1978 film version of “Superman” directed by Richard Donner and pieced together a montage to move along close to this disco number. Christopher Reeves and Margot Kidder starred in the blockbuster movie.

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

SNL MOMENT: Chris Farley and French Fries

REISSUE: "Sea Hunt" by Patrick Cowley - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Patrick Cowley's 1981 project "Megatron Man" was an innovative approach using his masterful approach to designing disco music. His work on synthesizers continues to influence disco/dance music as well as amaze us.

"Sea Hunt" is a cut from the LP which is a cover of the 1961 adventure television show theme by the same name - the show starred Lloyd Bridges. The original theme was composed by David Rose.

I have taken Patrick Cowley's mystical piece and placed it under the 1977 adventure film, "The Deep' starring Nick Nolte, Jacqueline Bisset and Robert Shaw - the action compliments the theme's melodic and haunting feel.

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

This Disco Video Mix is dedicated to Jussi K. - thank you for keeping avant-garde disco music alive!

WILL BEGIN POSTING AS SOON AS I FINISH THIS PROJECT

HAVE LOTS OF NEW MUSIC AND DISCO VIDEO MIXES TO SHARE

GOOD ENERGY TO YOU ALL AND HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND! :)

REISSUE: "American Love" by Rose Laurens- Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

This gem from 1986 is a track that shines even now in the same light. Rose Laurens brought to life this beautiful love song brings art to life.

I have taken the 1690 film The World Of Suzie Wong starring William Holden and Nancy Kwan and paired the two in a new outline for a love from different corners of the world. And though the ideas and lives may differ, they find a way of discovering a feeling deeper below the surface.

American Love was produced by Jean-Pierre Goussaud.

Dedicated to Tony from London for requesting such a lovely disco track.

Featuring scenes from The World of Suzie Wong RENT THE DVD!
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

Blondie - "Mother" - Official Video

Official Video for "Mother", the first single off the upcoming Blondie album, Panic of Girls.

“Magnifique” by Magnifique – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Magnifique is a single from a studio concept band originally titles Charisma – produced by disco producer Anthony Monn (Judy Cheeks, ORS). The track is one of the hardcore club records of the late 70s and onto the early 80s. The feel of the song is a bit erotic along with climatic synthesizers swirling into crescendos.

I have taken the mystique of the song and placed it along with the British science fiction/black comedy from 1985 “Brazil” starring Jonathan Price, Robert De Niro and Katherine Helmond. The dreamlike fantasy has a bit of the claustrophobia elements of the disco track which blend very well.

The film was directed by Terry Gilliam

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

“I’ve Got You Under My Skin” by Gloria Gaynor – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Gloria Gaynor’s third album “I’ve Got You” was released in 1976 under the production of Jay Elis, Meco Monardo and Tony Bongiovi. The disco groove became more and more evident with Gloria’s fantastic vocal delivery. Her style and dedication to disco music gave dance floors a polished yet soulful approach to its theme and music.

I have taken the title track “I’ve Got You Under My Skin” (from the motion picture “Born To Dance”) written by Cole Porter and paired the disco-fied version to the 1984 comedy/romance film “All Of Me” starring Steve Martin and Lily Thomlin – it tells the story of a dying millionaire who attempts to have her soul transferred into the body of a willing younger woman. In the process something goes wrong and she finds herself in the body of her lawyer, Steve Martin. The theme somehow blends with the silly and comedic consequences.

The film was directed by Carl Reiner

Featuring scenes from “All Of Me” – RENT THE DVD!
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

COMING SOON! (Edition 5/17/11)

COMING SOON!
"It Should Have Been Me" by Jayne Edwards - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Featuring scenes from "The Graduate" - RENT THE DVD!
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

REISSUE: "It's More Fun To Compute" by Kraftwerk - Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

In 1977, Dean Koontz's novel "Demon Seed" was transformed into a sci-fi thriller starring Julie Christie and Fritz Weaver. The story of the supercomputer, Proteus IV taking over one of it's creators homes and using his wife to have a child of it's own made a mark in the history of computer styled horror flicks.

Taking Kraftwerk's progressive synthesizer and keyboard work into a Video Mix gives their track, "It's More Fun To Compute" an opportunity to give the "Dancing Baby" some competition.

Some pretty funky and progressive video and audio track here.

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