DJ REQUESTS & NOTES : "Play It 'Mr. DJ!'"

These are a list of notes snapped from various DJs, I presume!

Ahh, the days of being the man in the booth! Makes me homesick!

Thanks to Mark T. from New York - these are hilarious!

REISSUE: "Primitive Love" by Ellie Warren - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

"Primitive Love" was released on Jet Records from England in 1982. It was the start for disco singer Ellie Warren. The cut did not do so well in your standard club, but was the perfect early morning sleaze cut for hardcore dance halls. This video rendition features clips from the Raquel Welch 60's action film, "One Million Years B.C." - it outlines how any girl in a 2-piece fur ensemble survives for love.

Featuring scenes from "One Million Years B.C." - RENT THE DVD!
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

REISSUE: “Stars” by Sylvester – Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

The 1967 camp-cult classic, “Valley Of the Dolls” is paired up here with Sylvester’s very-powerful disco hit, “Stars” from 1979. The impact is an incredible arena of talent, promise, stardom and of course the inevitable fallen star.

“Valley Of The Dolls” is one of my all-time favorite films and displays the drama of how success is a one-way road leading back to where you came. Stars Barbara Parkins, Patty Duke, Sharon Tate, and Susan Hayward as Helen Lawson. I have worked on a sequel to “Dolls” titled “Crest Of The Dolls” with some promising talent – you can find it on YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Frd0YYGYakc) – and featuring Sylvester’s “Stars” in the soundtrack was only unfinished business and that is why this Video Mix is here!

My ReStructure Mix of Sylvester's "Stars" is here - click here

Featuring scenes from “Valley Of The Dolls” – 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

REISSUE: "Don't Stop The Train" by Phyllis Nelson - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Big disco hit in 1980, "Don't Stop The Train" by Phyllis Nelson - a high-energy heartbreak anthem in the tradition of disco classics. This one has stood up over the test of time and maintains itself as one of the greatest diva songs.

The song was produced by Yves Dessca

I have taken a strange twist again with this Disco Video Mix and used the 1976 disaster film, "The Cassandra Crossing" with it's all star cast - focusing more on the lovely, Sophia Loren and Richard Harris as the doomed relationship, aboard the tumbling European train. It is a bizarre match - but the wrecked train is meant to emphasize the relationship being sung about in the same sense.

The film was directed by George P. Cosmatos

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

RAISING BULLDOGS - LESSON #2

DISCO VAMP: "Dark Shadows" 2012!!!

http://darkshadowsmovie.warnerbros.com

In the year 1752, Joshua and Naomi Collins, with young son Barnabas, set sail from Liverpool, England to start a new life in America. But even an ocean was not enough to escape the mysterious curse that has plagued their family. Two decades pass and Barnabas (Johnny Depp) has the world at his feet—or at least the town of Collinsport, Maine. The master of Collinwood Manor, Barnabas is rich, powerful and an inveterate playboy...until he makes the grave mistake of breaking the heart of Angelique Bouchard (Eva Green). A witch, in every sense of the word, Angelique dooms him to a fate worse than death: turning him into a vampire, and then burying him alive. Two centuries later, Barnabas is inadvertently freed from his tomb and emerges into the very changed world of 1972. He returns to Collinwood Manor to find that his once-grand estate has fallen into ruin. The dysfunctional remnants of the Collins family have fared little better, each harboring their own dark secrets. Matriarch Elizabeth Collins Stoddard (Michelle Pfeiffer) has called upon live-in psychiatrist, Dr. Julia Hoffman (Helena Bonham Carter), to help with her family troubles. Also residing in the manor is Elizabeth's ne'er-do-well brother, Roger Collins, (Jonny Lee Miller); her rebellious teenage daughter Carolyn Stoddard (Chloe Moretz); and Roger's precocious 10-year-old son, David Collins (Gulliver McGrath). The mystery extends beyond the family, to caretaker Willie Loomis, played by Jackie Earle Haley, and David's new nanny, Victoria Winters, played by Bella Heathcote.

A CLOSER LOOK: GOP - "Join The Party!"

America's Best Christian, Mrs. Betty Bowers, releases a Super PAC ad for the GOP. They're welcome!

Sorry, I just could not resist!

REISSUE: "Savage Lover" by The Ring - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Producer Marcus Barone brought the studio band The Ring to life with their underground hit, "Savage Lover" - quite a mover and shaker. Long before a trance life feel was outlined in disco music "Savage Lover" brought the hypnotic and alluring feel of jungle percussion to life.

It has always been a dramatic moment for dance floors and even more so now with the accompanying of the 1976 film, "King Kong" with Jessica Lange and Jeff Bridges. The story always outlined a great love between beauty and the beast - or perhaps an understanding. But it is now more "savage" than ever.

The film was directed John Guillermin - the original version of "King Kong" was released in 1933 and starred Fay Wray.

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

This Disco Video Mix concept is dedicated to my niece, Theresa - thanks for keeping the song, as odd as it is, alive!

“Cerrone’s Paradise” by Cerrone – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Jean-Marc Cerrone is a moment in disco history that has to be heard. Cerrone gave Euro-disco the style and flavor which ignited dance floors into hours of non-stop dancing.

“Cerrone’s Paradise” is his second project from 1977 that is the full orchestra and funky guitars and percussion which drive the European flavor.

I have combined Cerrone’s masterpiece along with the 2001 musical-drama, “Moulin Rouge” starring Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor. Pieces of the elaborate stage performances and romance outline the disco piece well.

The film was directed by Baz Luhrmann

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

“I Was Made For Loving You” by Kiss – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Kiss is an American hard-rock band - Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Ace Frehley and Peter Criss. Their album “Dynasty” from 1979 contained one of the bands disco crossover hits, “I Was Made For Loving You” – produced by Vince Poncia.

I have taken the 12” disco single of the song and paired it with the 1985 teen-comedy, “Weird Science” starring Anthony Michael Hall, Ilan Mitchell-Smith and Kelly LeBrock. Two high school nerds create a virtual and perfect woman on their home computer – and turn their world upside down with her powers of memory manipulation and reality warping.

The film was directed by John Hughes

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

REISSUE: "Instant Love" by Sylvia Love - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Sylvia Love released her disco track, "Instant Love" in 1979 - produced by Trevor Vallis. Formulated in the D.D. Jackson "Automatic Lover" vein and using similar sequencers to Donna Summer's "I Feel Love" the track became more of an underground sensation.

In the early 80's many of after-hours dance clubs with jocks assembling music that was fitting for dancing before the sun came up were placing this one on rotation. As the years have passed and much of the electronic influence in dance music has and continues to progress it is always interesting to look back at the pioneers who steered us in this direction.

"Queen Of Outer Space" is one of the campiest science fiction takes in 1958 - starring Zsa Zsa Gabor and Eric Fleming leading the adventure. The story line is simple - the planet "Venus" (the planet of love) has kept men away until this a spaceship of 3 eligible bachelors convinces then that a waste of beauty is no good.

This video mix salutes the "Cult Camp Classic" films and also the same sound in disco music, which follows along the outlines.

Featuring scenes from "Queen Of Outer Space" -- RENT THE DVD!
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

COMING SOON! (Edition 3/24/12) - "Snapshot" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Delores Hall

COMING SOON!

"Snapshot" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Delores Hall

COMING SOON! (Edition 3/24/12) - "Love Massage" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Musique

COMING SOON!

"Love Massage" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Musique

COMING SOON! (Edition 3/23/12) - "Can't Steal My Love" by Azure - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

COMING SOON!

"Can't Steal My Love" by Azure - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Featuring scenes from "To Catch A Thief" - RENT THE DVD!
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

REISSUE: “Queen For A Day” by Donna Summer – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Donna Summer weaves a disco operetta of “Cinderella” in the double LP “Once Upon A Time” from 1977 – it still one of the fondest productions of the era. “Queen For A Day” is from the album and is one of Giorgio Moroder’s masterpiece combinations of his roaring and stately synthesizer and keyboard arrangements along with Bob Esty’s arrangements. It is a masterpiece all of its own.

I have taken the track and placed it along with the Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” production from 1957 starring Ginger Rodgers, Celeste Holm, Stuart Damon and Lesley Ann Warren as our princes, soon to be queen.

It is a magical and lyrical fantasy that evokes the entire mystic and joy that disco music brings.

The production was directed by Charles S. Dubin

Featuring scenes from Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” – RENT THE DVD!
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

REISSUE: "Knockout" by Margie Joseph - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Margie Joseph has been recording since 1969 - her first single "One More Chance". She made her way to the 80's with a solo LP titled "Knockout" - a big funk/dance hit in clubs the song is still alive in the minds and feet of many dance music connoisseurs.

I have take her 1982 dance track and paired it up with Barbra Streisand and Ryan O' Neil (together again - since "What's Up Doc") in "The Main Event" - the story of a perfume magnate who loses her company and success finding all that is let is a contract for a boxer - which she purchased as a tax write off. Thus, Ryan O' Neil enters.

The film had it's own disco soundtrack - but I have added a twist with Margie Joseph's dance number - a few "punches" and connections.

The film was directed by Howard Zieff

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

COMING SOON! (Edition 3/21/12) - "I Will Fight" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Gladys Knight & The Pips

COMING SOON!
"I Will Fight" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Gladys Knight & The Pips

REISSUE: “Beauty and The Beast” by Love and Kisses – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Love and Kisses is a studio ensemble created and produced by disco pioneer Alec R. Costandinos (who also wrote Cerrone’s “Love In ‘C’ Minor”). The LP “How Much, How Much, I Love You” was one of the big Euro-disco statements of 1978 – the vocals on this recording were provided by Alec, Joanne, Stephanie, Sue and Sunny.

“Beauty and The Beast” is from the album and is one of the magical symphonic pieces of disco history. From the earlier “Romeo and Juliet” and the first Love and Kisses album – this one ranks right alongside Costandinos' classics.

I have taken the 1991 Walt Disney now-classic “Beauty and The Beast” and mixed the two – even though a much of the chorus sings about the tale and the Disney cartoon focuses on Belle, the spell and the The Beast. It is a short walk using both mediums to create a disco-movement with the wonderful animation.

The film was directed by Gary Trousdale and Kirk Wise

This Disco Video Mix is dedicated to Loulou S. from The Netherlands - the "beauty" who always shines.

Featuring scenes from Walt Disney’s “Beauty and The Beast” – RENT THE DVD!
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

COMING SOON! (Edition 3/19/12) - "Gonna Get Along Without You" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Viola Wills

COMING SOON!

"Gonna Get Along Without You" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Viola Wills

COMING SOON! (Edition 3/19/12) - "Don't Stop The Music" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Yarbrough and Peoples

COMING SOON!

"Don't Stop The Music" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Yarbrough and Peoples

REISSUE: "Cleopatra" by R.S.V.P. - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Electronic dance track from 1986 "Cleopatra" by R.S.V.P. gets the Disco Video Mix treatment with the 1934 Cecil B. DeMille classic "Cleopatra" starring Claudette Colbert, Warren William and Henry Wilcoxon.

The disco track was produced by Alexx Antaeus and vocals provided by Erin O'Brien and Laura Salcido.

Featuring scenes from "Cleopatra" - RENT THE DVD!
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons (based on his idea)

COMING SOON! (Edition 3/18/12) - "Keep Those Lovers Dancing" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Saturday Night Band

COMING SOON!

"Keep Those Lovers Dancing" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Saturday Night Band

REISSUE: "Sandstorm" by La Bionda - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

The 1978 track by La Bionda is a sweepingly beautiful track - "Sandstorm".

The production for the LP titled "La Bionda" is a wicked one - engineered and mixed by Harry Thumann ("Underwater") and features some wonderful percussion and Middle Eastern strings.

I have placed the 1999 film, "The Mummy" starring Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz below the pulsing beats of "Sandstorm" - although there is not much a sandstorm occurring, the actions follows well with the energy of this Disco Video Mix.

This video dedicated to Armin P. - thanks for always being very supportive.

Featuring scenes from "The Mummy" - 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

COMING SOON! (Edition 3/15/12) - "Party Line" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Andrea True Connection

COMING SOON!
"Party Line" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Andrea True Connection

St. Pattie's and Donna Summer???

This is an old joke I created for a good friend and San Diego House resident DJ, Mr. Felix Prince (on the swing) - Felix passed 4 years ago.

He had a great sense of humor: we would play "Disco Album Cover" to see who could come up with the most dramatic or seductive disco cover and pose. Or, "Leave a Diva Message" - where we would call each other and leave our best "diva" ad-lib on each other’s phone machines.

Crazy? Yes. But that is my life :)

Felix was the DJ who brought house music to San Diego and made it an event. He dreamed of producing his own music and we shared that dream together throughout our friendship.

"You are still here Felix! In song!"

REISSUE: "Hills Of Kat Mandu" by Tantra - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

The 1979 dance floor classic, "Hills Of Kat Mandu" is paired here with the 1980 Ken Russell film, "Altered Staes" starring William Hurt and Blair Brown.

Tantra was produced by Celso Valli

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

COMING SOON! (Edition 3/14/12) - "I Don't Wanna Talk (About The Weather)" by Joan Faulkner - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

COMING SOON!
"I Don't Wanna Talk (About The Weather)" by Joan Faulkner
- Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Featuring scenes from "The Anchorman" - RENT THE DVD!
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons (based on his idea)

COMING SOON! (Edition 3/14/12) - "Su-Ku-Leu" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Tantra

COMING SOON!
"Su-Ku-Leu" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Tantra

REISSUE: "Computer Game" by Yellow Magic Orchestra - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Haruomi Hosono, Yukihiro Takahashi and Ryuichi Sakamoto were Yellow Magic Orchestra – their debut solo album in 1977 was a conceptual project, which blended an exotic oriental sound with electronics. In 1978 they released a self-titled album that contained an innovative electronic dance track, “Computer Games”. This instrumental contained many keyboard elements very much in a style and effort that electronic projects similar to the German band Kraftwerk.

I have taken this wonderful piece of music and placed it below visuals from the 1968 Japanese monster film, “Majin, The Monster Of Terror” - a tale of a small town being ruled by a bad Samurai leader who means his waterloo with a sacred giant stone statue that wrecks havoc when called upon to save the village. It is a film I can remember seeing a child and the visions of Majin’s horrifying transformation to life were never forgotten.

The blending of Yellow Magic Orchestra and “Majin, The Monster of Terror” is an opportunity to hear a progressive electronic dance track and action and adventure on the same ticket.

Featuring scenes from “Majin, The Monster of Terror” – RENT THE DVD!
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

SOMEONE ASKED: What do you like most about “disco”?

SOMEONE ASKED: What do you like most about “disco”?

 

There has never been “Christian Disco” – that is what I most love about it. It is music that that has the power to free your mind and soul. No guilt. And no separation of human kind, as religious teaching promote.

 

No one else to look to but yourself. Complete freedom.

 

I create from my heart and soul – with none of the religious obstacles. Nothing make believe or mythical will take the credit. I am free and a positive soul.

 

Find yourself by looking inward and being free.

 

NEW RETURNING ICON: Madonna does a "GANG BANG"

Hold on...she is back and she is not playing around with anyone...or anything....

the most intense piece from the lady since "Ray of Light"...

“Designer Music” by Lipps, Inc. – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Lipps, Inc. is Steven Greenberg and Cynthia Johnson

After striking the disco gold mine with their first hit “Funkytown” they became a well-known act on dance floors. Their third LP titled “Designer Music” created a new sound for disco music as it grew into the 80s. The title track became a hit in clubs and helped to keep the band around for a few more years.

I have taken the LP version of “Designer Music” and paired it with the 1981 designer-comedy, “So Fine” starring Ryan O’ Neal and Jack Warden. The film is the story of a clothing designer who creates the ultimate bottomless jeans – and soon they become the hit of fashion.

The film was directed by Andrew Bergman

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

80's ACID: "Superfly Guy" by S'Express (1988)

"Superfly Guy" (1988)
Engineer – Lucy Blundun
Performer [Additional Acid Bass] – Ian Beta
Producer, Written-By – Mark Moore, Pascal Gabriel