PETER DiMILO of EROTIC DRUM BAND: Interview by Sarah El Fangary

Interview with Peter DImilo ( Producer of Erotic Drum Band )
Special Thanks to Sarah El Fangary from Heartbeat for this beautiful interview.

Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUJ_9DKHdpE

REISSUE: “Just Blue” by Space - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

The 1976 science fiction film, “Logan’s Run” has been a favorite among many with its credulous theme. It is the 23rd century and living in this time is like living a dream – fulfilling all of your every fantasy – but you only live until you are 30 years of age. At that time you are literally “burnt out.”

The visuals from “Logan’s Run” were quite advanced for 1976 – many will find them an elementary as some monsters movies of the 60’s compared to today. But the surrealistic technology advancement works well with the tame visuals. Directed by Michael Anderson.

Space’s “Just Blue” has been placed over these images to create the same effect that the LP did for many forerunners of new age and disco themed music. Produced by Jean-Philippe Iliesco and composed and arranged by Didier Marouani – this follow up LP to their “Deliverance” project left dancers in a futuristic arena of sound and imaginary themes. Since they were one of the first to examine this musical trip their keyboards and arrangements are hailed as some of the greatest in disco.

Featuring scenes from "Logan's Run" - RENT THE DVD!
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

Shirley and Company - "Shame Shame Shame" (1975)

R.I.P. Sylvia Robinson

THANK YOU, SYLVA!: "Pillow Talk" (1973)

Sylvia Robinson, the 'mother of hip-hop,' dead at 76

Sylvia Robinson, singer, songwriter, pop music visionary and entrepreneur, died today of congestive heart failure. The longtime Englewood resident was 76 years old.

Although Robinson, who was born Sylvia Vanterpool in New York City, had hits of her own as a recording artist — including the infectious "Love is Strange," which was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2004, and the seductive "Pillow Talk" — she’s best known as the producer of the Sugarhill Gang’s "Rapper’s Delight," the first hip-hop hit single.

It was Robinson who put together the Sugarhill Gang, and whose Sugar Hill Records, run with her husband Joe, released the landmark disc. "Rapper’s Delight," which was co-written by Sylvia Robinson, peaked at No. 34, but that chart position doesn’t begin to measure the record’s impact. It was a shot heard ’round the world — the beginning of a revolution that would transform popular music.

Making "Rapper’s Delight" was a gutsy thing for a businesswoman to do. There was little precedent for recorded rap music, and no way to know if the audience that attended hip-hop parties would be interested in buying a single. But a trip to the New York disco Harlem World gave her a glimpse of the future — and convinced her to put her money and muscle behind the new form.

"As I was sitting there, the deejay was playing music and talking over the music, and the kids were going crazy," Robinson told The Star-Ledger in 1997. "All of a sudden, something said to me, ‘Put something like that on a record, and it will be the biggest thing.’ I didn’t even know you called it rap."

Robinson signed three local Jersey emcees and quickly cut "Rapper’s Delight." The tone of the song — like most of the material that Sugar Hill would put out — was upbeat, playful, even giddy. Robinson’s rappers bragged, but did not threaten.
sylvia-robinson-1973-star-ledger.JPGStar-Ledger file photoSylvia Robinson, the visionary singer-songwriter known as "the mother of hip-hop," has died at the age of 76. She is pictured in this Star-Ledger file photo from 1973.

Robinson always insisted that a band played the riff (borrowed from Chic’s "Good Times") that underpinned the song, but it’s always been suspected that she used an instrumental for "Rapper’s Delight," and, in so doing, kick-started the movement toward sampling.

"She was really good on the artistic level," said the Sugarhill Gang’s Michael "Wonder Mike" Wright, "coming up with material and shaping lyrics and melodies into a song, not just a piece of music that’s five minutes long."

After the success of "Rapper’s Delight," the Robinsons built Sugar Hill Records into the premiere hip-hop imprint of the early ’80s. The roster included many of the budding movement’s biggest names: Funky Four Plus One, the Treacherous Three, the West Street Mob.

Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five put out "The Message" — the first successful rap disc that foregrounded social problems — through Sugar Hill Records. Robinson co-produced the moody recording, which is now recognized as one of the most important in the history of hip-hop.

The success with Sugar Hill Records was the culmination of a long career in the entertainment industry — scouting for acts, searching for new sounds, and daring to set up her own studios and labels. First recording as Little Sylvia in the 1950s, she joined forces with Kentucky singer McHouston Baker, who taught her how to play the guitar. "Love is Strange," the biggest Mickey & Sylvia hit, topped the R&B charts in 1957.

The single shared many of the qualities of her Sugar Hill releases — it was immediate, sexy, raw, built around a catchy riff and vocal performances that radiated personality. The song would be re-recorded by Peaches & Herb, Buck Owens, and Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton, and prominently sampled by rapper B.o.B.

With her husband Joe, whom she married in 1964, she founded All Platinum Records in Englewood in 1968. Five years later, she recorded and released the racy "Pillow Talk," another R&B No. 1, on their Vibration imprint.

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REISSUE: "Japanese Boy" by Aneka - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Aneka hit the disco scene in 1981 with her big hit, "Japanese Boy". A Scottish traditional folk singer began a disco career - her real name Mary Sandeman.

This track had the mechanics of early high-energy music at a lower BPM - sharp keyboards and a pulsating bass synthesizer. And along with Aneka's unique style and delivery on the theme it was an inevitable hit!

I have taken the 1971 adventure film "Godzilla's Revenge" and placed scenes from the film to outline the story, which gives a brief tale of a young Japanese boy's lesson on how to stand up against bullies. It features Godzilla's own son, Minya.

The film was directed by Ishirô Honda

Featuring scenes from "Godzilla's Revenge" - RENT THE DVD!
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

REISSUE: “I’m Caught Up (In A One Night Love Affair)” by Inner Life - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Inner Life is Greg Carmichael, Patrick Adams and Jocelyn Brown - a power house disco burst from the New York disco sound. Their big classic “I’m Caught Up (In A One Night Love Affair)” is a track that lives on and on - and will remain one of disco music’s most powerful songs.

Jocelyn Brown belts out this track as if it were a torch song from the heart - it is one her finest performances. The production by Greg Carmichael rings into place thanks to Patrick Adams’ genius - with a blend of Afro-Cuban percussion meets a light band-like approach to dance music. This classic sound is now history.

I have taken the song along with the 1986 comedy-drama “About Last Night” starring Demi Moore and Rob Lowe and placed some of the promises, disappointments and victory over love in this Disco Video Mix - it is a blend of the 70’s and 80’s as they meet to make ends meet!

Featuring scenes from “About Last Night” - RENT THE DVD!
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

REISSUE: "Pinocchio" by Masquerade - Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Boris Midney was the conductor of disco musics innovative edge from 1978 with the introduction to his new style of dance music with USA European Connections Come Into My Heart/Good Loving.

In 1979 Midney created a studio project using the 1883 tale The Adventures of Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi, which was adapted by Walt Disney in 1940. This disco operetta was in the vein of works such as Romeo and Juliet and The Hunchback of Notre Dame by Alec R. Constandinos but with Midneys unique style of composition and arrangements. Vocals are by Chequita Jackson and Kevin Owens.

I have taken Walt Disneys classic and placed it on the same canvas with Midneys now underground classic disco works. This is intended to make you feel like a child at heart, again. Pure fantasy and escape.

Featuring scenes from Walt Disneys Pinocchio RENT THE DVD!
Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

REISSUE: "Evergreen" by Hazell Dean - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Hazell Dean become the lovely voice of high energy disco music in the early 80's - her dance cover of Barbara Streisand's hit "Evergreen" is one of the most wonderful transitions from ballad to dance floor. It was produced by Willi Morrison and Ian Guenther (THP, Sticky Fingers, Southern Exposure) with excellent results.

I have taken scenes from the 1976 film, "A Star Is Born" from where this number is from and synchronizes several of the tender love scenes as well as a recording session - to give Barbara a taste of Hazell's worthy rendition.

The film was directed by Franck Pierce and stars Barbara Streisand and Kris Kristofferson

Featuring scenes form "A Star Is Born" - RENT THE DVD!
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

This Disco Video Mix is dedicated to Loulou of The Netherlands - thank you again, Loulou

PACKAGE PROBLEMS: Why Boogie and Disco were FIRED from 'Bulldog Delivery'

Whoops!

PUMP UP THE PRIEST: "Repossessed" (1990) - Leslie Nielson is the "Exorcising Exorcist"

Crazy ands silly sequel to "The Exocist" starring Leslie Neilson and Linda Blair

A parody of "The Exorcist", the famous horror. The main female character plays a mother in a family now. She watch the TV all day, and the devil possesses her certainly. The modern devil chaser is Leslie Nielsen, who fights with the devil in a TV show.

COMING SOON! (Edition 9/22/11)

COMING SOON!
"Black Is Black" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Cerrone

80s DANCE FLOOR: "ROCK OF 80s" - Saturday, September 24th 2011 - CLUB 201 LOUNGE

REISSUE: "Eaten Alive" by Diana Ross - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

From the 1985 LP “Eaten Alive”, Diana Ross sounded comfortable taking dance floors by weaving street beats with 80’s synth pop. This production was a vibe of playfulness on Ross’ vocals and a team consisting of Barry Gibb and Michael Jackson as coordinators.

The track used a massive sound of pounding drum tracks and trickling percussion to outline a fantasy like uncontrollable love tale.

The 1975 Spielberg film, “Jaws” seemed more than appropriate than just a play on words. The terror that this film added to movie history still lingers on. And although we have seen films with more evil intent and gore the mysterious predator in this story seems a bit more of nightmare that would even keep “The Sandman” awake.

Dedicated to the hardcore Diana Ross fans, the master, Mr. Spielberg and his unlimited imagination and Roy Scheider who passed away this year in 2008.

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

For additional info on “Jaws” and a tribute to Roy Scheider go to: http://www.jawsmovie.com/

COMING SOON (9/21/11) (2)

COMING SOON!
"Rock It" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Deborah Washington

COMING SOON! (Edition 9/21/11)

COMING SOON!
"Master Blaster (Jammin')" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Stevie Wonder

REISSUE: "(I Lost My Heart to a) Starship Trooper" by Sarah Brightman and Hot Gossip - Disco 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!
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

COMING SOON! (Edition 9/20/11) (2)

"COMING SOON"

"Not Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Trilogy

COMING SOON! (Edition 9/20/11)

COMING SOON!
"Tequila" by Bo Boss - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Featuring scenes from "Pee Wee's Big Adventure" - RENT THE DVD!
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

REISSUE: “Small Town Lover” by Cheri – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Cheri is Rosalind Hunt (Geraldine Hunt’s daughter – Freddie James’ sister) and Amy Roslyn – a dance duo from Montreal. Their 1982 hit “Murphy’s Law” rolled out the welcome mat on dance floors for future promise.
Their second album titled “Low Stew” from 1983 contained a single title, “Small Town Lover” – a funk-disco track with a mellow and hypnotic groove. It did quite well on disco radio shows and is now an underground old-school favorite.

I was requested to use the film 1988 “Big Business” for a video mix and paired the song up for a “small town” reprise. The film stars Bette Midler and Lily Thrombin as double-twins who are mixed up at birth in a small town and later reunited in the “big city” for chaos and fun. It is an extremely hilarious film and I have taken parts and pieces to reshape the film for this Disco Video Mix.

The film was directed by Jim Abrahams

Featuring scenes from “Big Business” – RENT THE DVD!

Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

This Disco Video Mix is dedicated to Rosie Ibarra – isn’t it funny!

COMING SOON! (Edition 9/19/11)

COMING SOON!
"San Francisco Hustle" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Silver Convention

BRUNCH FIX: "Ninja's Nest" @ Empire House in Hillcrest

My new favorite breakfast dish at Empire House in Hillcrest - "Ninja's Nest":

Small plate of french fried sprinkled with melted cheese, green onions and topped with a fried egg - served with green salsa!!!

This is incredible - as simple as it is! If you are in the Hillcrest area - you must try this dish or just Empire House - they have the best food prep and flavors!

HOSTESS GIFT: Clip from "I Love Lucy" Lucy Buys Ethel's Birthday Present (Posted for Joey)

Could not resist since we pulled this gag in honor of Lucy and our connection with the Queen of Comedy!!!

Thanks Joey :)

COMING SOON! (Edition 9/19/11)

COMING SOON!
"Oh, People" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Patti LaBelle

REISSUE: “Living On Video” by Trans-X - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

The 80’s came alive on dance floors with tracks like “Living On Video” by Trans-X (Cerstin “Cessy” Strecker and Pascal Languirand). The 1983 hit brought a new element to electronic music by bridging the new wave edge along with disco electronic synthesizers. It was an exciting time.

I have placed the 1983 David Cronenberg horror-film “Videodrome” starring James Woods and Deborah Harry (Blondie) along with this track - this film was requested to be used by Jussi K. and I had to wait for the right mood and track to accent it with. The film depicts a cable-TV programmer who become involved in ultimate programming fashion that brings video literally into his life.

It is a graphic piece so beware of your eyes! Dedicated to Jussi K.

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

BEST FRIENDS/BEST BIRTHDAYS: DALE'S BIRTHDAY 2011

Dale's Birthday was fun! We started with gift opening and then dinner at Rich Sweeney's (from Top Chef) RGang Restaurant in Hillcrest.

Happy Birthday Dale!!!

We hope you enjoy your "hostess pants" and your "Baby Helen" Doll! :)

80s DANCE TRACK - LIVE: "Do You Love Me" by Patti Austin & Jazz Crusaders

(2007) A very nice "Live" version of Patti Austin with Jazz Crusaders performing her 80s dance hit, "Do You Love Me"

Patti Austin (vocal; Wayne Henderson - trombone; Wilton Felder - tenor sax; Tony St.James; Brian Price - guitar; Bill Steinway - keyboards; Derrick Murdock - bass

SPACE DISCO CAMP: "The Disco Spaceship" by Laurie Marshall

Laurice is a Welsh-Canadian recording artist, composer, writer and singer. He was voted Male Dance Music Artist of the year for two consecutive years in Canada. He records in both the disco and smooth jazz genres.

Under the pseudonym Laurie Marshall, he released his biggest hit, "Disco Spaceship".

REISSUE: "From Here To Eternity" by Giorgio - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

The ultimate electronic recording by Giorgio Moroder remains one of he most progressive and innovative projects. Moroder's magic is thoroughly felt in the sounds encompassed in the full album.

This Disco Video Mix pairs the title track "From Here To Eternity" with the 1953 drama by the same title. Using only images and flashes of the romance and involvement of the characters in the film. Looping and fades keep the themes synchronized.

The film "From Here To Eternity" stars Burt Lancaster, Montgomery Cliff, Deborah Kerr and Donna Reed and took 8 Oscars including Best Picture.

Featuring scenes from "From Here To Eternity" - RENT THE DVD!
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

COMING SOON! (Edition 9/17/11)

COMING SOON!

"Conquest Of The Stars" by Space Project - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Featuring scenes from "Mars Attacks" - RENT THE DVD!
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

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

Soft fur...soft guy?

ETHOS PROJECT - RUNWAY CLIP from Thursday, September 15, 2011 (House Of Blues in San Diego)

Short video images of the fashion runway moment at Ethos Project @ House of Blues in San Diego on Thursday, Sept 15, 2011



Featuring Camille of Dazzlme"

~ Unique Hats for the Extraordinary Person ~

From fabulously funky to glitzy & glamorous, Dazzlme offers a unique selection of hats & accessories to fit your style & personality.

Fedoras, western hats, military & baseball caps, sun hats, newsboy & fashion hats - every Dazzlme creation is handcrafted using only the finest crystals & trims by, Camille, San Diego artist & designer.

The awesome Cynthia Manley - singer, songwriter, entertainer is modeling for Dazzlme at the Project Ethos event on Sept. 15th!

You don't want to miss her - live - on the runway!

ETHOS PROJECT featuring CYNTHIA MANLEY - Thursday, Sept 16, 2011

Some images I snapped from "Project Ethos" last night with disco diva, Cynthia Manley - what a show! Lots of great art, music, fashion and fabulous people! Loved it!

Thank you, Cynthia

Project Ethos’ Largest Showcase in San Diego to Date

An Array of Fashion, Music and Art Premiering at House of Blues

San Diego, CA – A night filled with fashion, music and art awaits at the upcoming Project Ethos to be held Thursday, September 15th 2011 at 8pm at the House of Blues San Diego 1055 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101. Official Media Sponsor Discover SD.com pairs with Project Ethos to support the groundbreaking mission of bridging the gap between the Indie and Mainstream worlds for it’s up and coming SD native participants.

The evening will begin with a series of local bands performing and an art gallery that will host seven groundbreaking visual artists including Joseph Topacio, David Ross, Eric Wixon, Gloria Muriel, Scott Saw, Jordan Roberts and Dave Warshaw.

The pristine white runway will become the centerpiece of the evening at 10pm as the runway show commences. Official sponsor vitaminwater zero™ lends its support at this affair by sponsoring the “Flavor Fashionista Challenge.” Designers are given the opportunity to win prizes valued up to $3,000 if their garment is chosen as the winning design as inspired by a vitaminwater zero™ flavor through a live text-to-vote. Project Ethos, in cooperation with The Art Institute of California San Diego, has selected five students to participate in the design challenge, giving them a once in a lifetime opportunity to furnish a jumpstart for their careers. They include Cecilia Torres, Elina Sheripova, Haley Hanson, Amanda Alkas and Steven Mayor. Elina Sheripova will be featured as the Official vitaminwater zero™ Scholarship Designer. Project Ethos and vitaminwater zero™ are proud to help Elina, a soon to be college graduate, launch her new collection and get the attention of tastemakers and industry representatives.  In addition, sponsors and designers Cardiwrap by Kymaro and Frederick’s of Hollywood Swim will continue their tour of fashion shows with Project Ethos.

Diesel salon will provide hair and make-up styling for the 30+ models. Discover SD.com will be granting one lucky winner and three of their friends a VIP experience at the event including walking the red carpet, access to the pre-show cocktail party and a reserved table.

Project Ethos produces events showcasing fashion, music, and art all under one roof, on one night. By merging a fashion show, live concert and an art gallery in one space we create a unique new experience for participants and attendees. Project Ethos furnishes opportunity for featured participants by arranging an invigorating event attended by key buyers, media and tastemakers.

REISSUE: “Catch” by Sun-La-Shan - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Italo-disco began an innovative journey from 1980 throughout the latter part of this dance era. Many musicians of this generation were heavily influenced by the beauty of Euro-disco, yet were obviously searching for a sound that was adventurous and fresh.

Bands such as Sun-La-Shan emphasized a feel for keyboards and arrangements that were just a phenomenal as the German work of Kraftwerk. In a time where experimental techniques were key their track “Catch” became a sound that even today perplexes and tweaks the mind.

In 1982 this single was released on their label Superradio and was produced by Franco Scopinich (Atmosphere, Camaro’s Gang, Dance Club) and featured strange but alluring vocals by Venise.

I asked Italo-disco specialist, Alex Nikitin (www.euro-flash.net) a track from this genre which to apply with a Video Mix and “Catch” was it. Sounded great to me – but which film would work over the mysterious sound and flow of the song? After a few minutes of thought, the images of the 1977 horror film by Dario Argento were embedded in my mind. The two were made for each other.

And even though the spoken elements of the dance track “Catch” are quite a mystery the terror of “Suspiria” seem to answer the keyboards, which haunt the track.

“Suspiria” stars Jessica Harper, Stefania Casini and Flavio Bucci – my first time viewing this film as a teenager made me sleepless for several nights. Now I find the allure of “Suspiria” being the genius of Argento’s outline to brilliantly capture suspense and horror as art.

This Video Mix is a salute to Italo-disco and Dario Argento.

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