"Phantom Of The Opera" by Harajuku - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

From the 1974 Brian DePalma film "Phantom Of The Paradise" is footage used for the 1992 Harajuku techno/dance track "Phantom Of The Opera".

A match made for each others dramatic sound and visuals. The horror-thriller/musical film was a strange but great rock interpretation of the classic "Phantom" story. And now brought together with some of the most stunning scenes.

The Harajuku track was released on Dance Street Records and produced by The Really Useful Group -- it is a cover of the Andrew Lloyd Webber piece.

Featuring scenes from "Phantom Of The Paradise" -- RENT THE DVD!!!
Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

REISSUE: “Sinner Man” by Sarah Dash – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Sarah Dash is one of the vocalists during the early 70s who worked with Labelle – a movement of soul, rhythm and blues and funk. This new fusion also bridged a connection to popular rock music of the time. Sarah’s solo recording career began in 1971 with her project “Close Enough” where her soulful and unique sound promised a new growth for the artist.

During the disco explosion in 1978 Sarah released the single, “Sinner Man” from her self-titled LP. The song was an instant club and radio hit creating a soulful vocal and glorious disco arrangement together for a new edge and classic disco recording.

I have taken the 1987 comedy-fantasy film, “The Witches of Eastwick” starring Jack Nicholson, Cher, Susan Sarandon and Michelle Pfeiffer for the images in this Disco Video Mix. The story-line remains the same and is only extenuated by “Sinner Man’s” defiant and cautious lyrics.

The film was directed by George Miller

Featuring scenes from “The Witches of Eastwick” – RENT THE DVD!
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

COMING SOON! (Edition 3/18/13) - "Green Light" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Cory Daye

COMING SOON!
"Green Light" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Cory Daye

REISSUE: "Laser" by Laser – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Electronic disco projects fueled by the imagination of artists and producers like Giorgio Moroder were the inspiration and the path of disco music in the early 80's. Artists like Patrick Cowley also assisted in this motion.

Laser is a German produced album by Wolfgang Hermes and as close to the perfection and adventure that disco electronica was to deliver. With the theme of galactic adventure and deep mystique.

I have taken the track "Laser" (which is an adventure in itself) and blended it with the 1966 science fiction film, "Fantastic Voyage" – which I can remember seeing on the big screen at the age of 5 during it's release. The film is about a diplomat who after being nearly assassinated is apart of experiment to shrink a submarine and it's crew down to be injected in his blood stream in attempt to save his life by
internal procedures.

The adventure works well together and many of the images are very imaginative.

The film was directed by Richard Fleischer and stars Stephen Boyd, Rachel
Welch, Edmond O' Brien, Donald Pleasence and Arthur O' Connell

Featuring scenes from "Fantastic Voyage" – RENT THE DVD!
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

COMING SOON! (Edition 3/17/13) - "Falling In Love Again" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Denise McCann

COMING SOON!
"Falling In Love Again" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Denise McCann

COMING SOON! (Edition 3/17/13) - "Looking Up" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Donna Summer

COMING SOON!
"Looking Up" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Donna Summer

REISSUE: “Sister Power” by Sister Power – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Sister Power is Paul Sabu’s concept group featuring the gruff and funky vocals of Ms. Gwen Jonae – a disco project that is one of the shared favorites from 1979 among discophiles. The sound is close to the magic Sabu created with Debbie Jacobs, Ann Margret and his solo LPs during the disco explosion – a funky rock edge with 60’s strings accenting the drama.

The title and group cut “Sister Power” is one of the power tracks from the LP which received some club play and maintains a mean disco stomper. I have taken this song along with the 2004 comedy “White Chicks” starring Marlon Wayans and Shawn Wayans – disguising as sisters to crack a kidnapping plot. The hilarious undercover chicks make this Disco Video Mix funky and a bit sweet. It helps to give “Sister Power” its emphasis.

The film was directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans

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

COMING SOON! (Edition 3/16/13) - "I'm Starting Again" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Grace Kennedy

COMING SOON!
"I'm Starting Again" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Grace Kennedy

LYRICS (DON'T LET ME BE MISUNDERSTOOD!)

LYRICS MISUNDERSTOOD: ONCE AGAIN, DISCO INTERPERTS TEENA MARIE’S “CAN IT BE LOVE” MISTAKINGLY AS A BED-FETISH! "CANOPY LOVE"? DON'T BOTHER WAKING HER!

“Did You See That Girl?” by Lime - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Lime is a high-energy group from the early 80s – Denis and Denyse Le Page – well known for the fantastic light-hearted love songs and dance anthems they created. Their 1986 album, “Take The Love” continuing on the electronic dance formula that wore feet out throughout the 80s and 2002.

I have taken the track “Did You See That Girl?” from the “Take The Love” project and blended it with the 1966 television sitcom, “That Girl” starring Marlo Thomas and Ted Bessell – using the backdrop of the aspiring actress with the fun-loving high energy song.

This Disco Video Mix is dedicated to Denis and Denyse Le Page

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

REISSUE: “Can-Can” by Stainless Steal – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Stainless Steal is a disco project from arranger Geoff Bastow and producer Pete Bellotte – both were in integral part of the Munich disco scene in the late 70s. Bastow arranged many disco projects including Suzie Lane’s “Ooh, La, La”, Joy Fleming’s “The Final Thing” and Elton John’s disco project “Born Bad”.

“Can-Can” is a disco version of the composition from the 1800s – that has since become associated with the French dance by the same name. The disco version inserts a few moments of disco orchestration on some sassy chorus girl riffs.

I have taken the 1982 film “Victor Victoria” – a film by Blake Edwards and stars Julie Andrews, James Garner and Robert Preston. The story set in 1934 revolves around a struggling singer/artist who pairs with Preston to create a fake female impersonation stage show to exhibit her voice.

The comedy moves quite well with the music of the can-can and creates a whole new experience for the film and disco recording.

The film was directed by Blake Edwards

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

COMING SOON! (Edition 3/15/13) - "Can't Give It Up" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Carly Simon

COMING SOON!
"Can't Give It Up" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Carly Simon

COMING SOON! (Edition 3/15/13) - "Sorcerer" by Norma Jean - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

COMING SOON!
"Sorcerer" by Norma Jean - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Featuring scenes from "Houdini" - RENT THE DVD!
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

“Spellbound” by Arpeggio – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Arpeggio is a disco group created by producer Simon Soussan – featuring Jessica Williams, Fred Sawyers, Jason Reed and Jerry Scott. “Love and Desire” is the first album and disco hit from 1978. The group released a second album titled “Breakout” in 1980 which had two dance floor hits “Saturday Night” and “Showdown”.

I have taken the single “Spellbound” from the “Love and Desire” LP and blended it with the 1954 Hitchcock psychological mystery thriller, “Spellbound” starring Ingrid Bergman and Gregory Peck – the film works on the love interest between psychoanalyst and the head of a mental asylum. It is one of the Hitchcock films that mystified me at a young age so using it with a romantic disco track was a twist – but wonderful to do.

The film was directed by Sir Alfred Hitchcock

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

REISSUE: "Upside Down" by Vanessa - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Vanessa's 1981 club hit, "Upside Down" is recreated with scenes from the 1972 disaster epic, "The Poseidon Adventure" -- it was not quite the "Hell" that it was the first time!

The disco track gives opportunity for more celebration and a lighter side of the upturned ocean liner.

Being a child of the 70's disaster films were quite the fascination -- this was my chance to take the film into a whole new feel. The disco track "Upside Down" by Vanessa was produced by Martin Duiser and was one of the rare high-energy disco tracks of 1981 -- so it is highly one of the most enduring for myself.

I hope you can appreciate the light hearted comedy and yet the drama that is displayed here -- all for fun and dancing of course.

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

“Fly” by Pegasus – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Pegasus is a disco band produced by Jack Conrad (The Bottom Line) and had a minor disco hit titled, “Fly”. The big track was a percussion driven groove with lots of accented choruses whom were obviously quoting the theme from “Rocky” (“Gonna Fly Now”) with a new disco emphasis and energy. It was a big hot for me – since percussion is one of the big attractions to disco music.

I have taken an edited 12” version of “Fly” and paired it with the 1972 Blaxploitation film, “Superfly” starring Ron O’ Neal. The story of a cocaine dealer escaping the underground drug scene and the effects it had on the ghettos and its people. However, the original groovy soundtrack from “Superfly” by Curtis Mayfield should never be misplaced – this is only another view and edge on the action.

The film was directed by Gordon Parks, Jr.

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

COMING SOON! (Edition 3/14/13) - "Pussy Cat" by Sylvia - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

COMING SOON!
"Pussy Cat" by Sylvia - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Featuring scenes from "Cat In The Hat" - RENT THE DVD!
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

COMING SOON! (Edition 3/14/13) - "Disco Duck" by Rick Dees & His Cast of Idiots - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

COMING SOON!
"Disco Duck" by Rick Dees & His Cast of Idiots - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Featuring scenes from "Howard The Duck" - RENT THE DVD!
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

REISSUE: “She Has A Way” by Bobby ‘O – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Bobby ‘O is a disco/high-energy producer from the late 70s and on to the 80s. His work includes Roni Griffith, The Flirts, Oh Romeo, Waterfront Home, Divine, One-Two-Three and many other studio projects. His work is heavy on the disco synthesizer and deep-sometimes tribal percussion.

His 1982 solo track “She Has A Way” is one of the better known sounds and songs of that year. His work was a definite move for disco back to the underground stage.

I have taken the 1950 drama “Harriet Craig” into this Disco Video Mix – combining the play on the disco song title and Joan Crawford’s domineering character. It works great fun and a new way to dance to both Joan and Bobby ‘O on one floor!

The film was directed by Vincent Sherman

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

COMING SOON! (Edition 3/13/13) - "You Can Get Over" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Stephanie Mills

COMING SOON!
"You Can Get Over" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Stephanie Mills

“The Genie” by Patti Austin –Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Patti Austin is a pop/jazz vocalist who is well known in the dance community for her hits, “Rhythm Of The Streets”, “Do You Love Me” and “It’s Gonna Be Special”. From her 1981 album, “Every Home Should Have One” comes the single “The Genie” – produced by Mr. Quincy Jones.

I have taken scenes from the television sitcom from 1965, “I Dream of Jeannie” with Barbara Eden and Larry Hagman to create the fantasy this great dance track creates.

Featuring scenes from “I Dream of Jeannie” – RENT THE DVD!
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

REISSUE: "Lucky Tonight" by Sarah Dash - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Sarah Dash began her career with LaBelle in 1971 - throughout time, her vocal talent always displayed the finest soul female notes - both power and energy. In 1978 her big disco hit, "Sinner Man" displayed Sarah well.

In 1983 Sarah paired up with disco producer, Patrick Cowley and released 2 singles on Megaton Records - "Low Down Dirty Rhythm" and "Lucky Tonight". Both tracks were successful in clubs and gave the pairing a lasting resonance with collectors and dancers.

I have taken "Lucky Tonight" a gave it an edge with the 1995 Martin Scorsese film, "Casino" starring Robert De Niro and Sharon Stone - I focused more on the Stone's character and decisions and gamble on luck she took through out the film - of course which eventually ends up with all of the chips down.

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

“New York” by MCL – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

MCL (Micro Chip League) is Alexander Henninger and Ken Taylor – an industrial/electronic German duo who released their album “Code Numbers” in 1987. The group is better known for their single “Carmen (Danger In Her Eyes)” with Deborah Sasson in 1988. This is one of my favorite industrial and hardcore groups and sounds of the late 80s.

I have taken their track “New York” (also featured on Razormaid) and blended in in this Disco Video Mix along with the 1980 psychological thriller, “Cruising” with Al Pacino with the mysterious and dark edge of this piece. The film about a cop going undercover in the gay hardcore leaver and S&M scene works like a horror flick as ominous as the crashing and thumping synth and drum effects.

The film was directed by William Friedkin

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

SHAKE IT! "Earthquake" (1974)

SHAKE IT! "Earthquake" (1974) (38 photos)


SHAKE IT! "Earthquake" (1974) One of the biggest disaster epics of the 70s boom-burn and roll films. Starring Charlton Heston, Ava Gardner, George Kennedy - Directed by Mark Robson (who also directed “Valley Of Dolls”)

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: “Can’t Steal My Love” by Azure – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Azure is Steve Schani and vocalist Jennifer Matthews – a high energy team and one of the last groups on the classic Megatone Records label.

“Can’t Steal My Love” is the first of Azure’s five singles and has all of the energy of a sweat soaked aerobics workout. It is the transition during the late 80s for dance music to keep ahold of an ever changing style.

I have taken the Alfred Hitchcock masterpiece, “To Catch A Thief” from 1955 – starring Cary Grant and Grace Kelly. Following the tale of a reformed jewel that must prove his innocence to his romantic beauty, Grace Kelly. Many of the phrases in the song express the clever tie-in.

The film was directed by Alfred Hitchcock

Featuring scenes from “To Catch A Thief” – RENT THE DVD!
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

COMING SOON! (Edition 3/10/13) - "Disco Galaxy" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Bombers

   COMING SOON!
"Disco Galaxy" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Bombers

REISSUE: "The Fight (For The Single Family)” by Norma Lewis – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Norma Lewis played a major part in bringing disco torch songs back onto dance floors in the early 80’s. She was actually Marsha Raven (“Catch Me”, “I Like Plastic”, etc.) and Charade (“Got To Get To You”) before she began recording under Norma Lewis.

And under Norma Lewis she was a phenomenal asset to dance music – with cuts such as “Break Me”, “Maybe This Time”, “Life Is The Reason”, “For All We Know”, “Tonight (Dancing With The Desperate)”, and “Surprise Me Tonight” as well as a current recording of a cover version of “Someone That I Used To Love”. This line up is a hard one to forget when you adore beautiful dance music.

“The Fight (For The Single Family)” was another tribute to the workingwoman – very similar to Donna Summer’s “She Works Hard For The Money”. It was released in 1982 and produced by Phil Harding.

I have taken one of my favorite comedies of all-time, “Private Benjamin” and literally placed “The Fight” over a “private in the war” – well her own war. This was a great time for me to use some wonderful footage of Goldie Hawn being the adorable and lovable character that we all loved in 1980 – the film was directed by Howard Zieff.

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

COMING SOON! (Edition 3/9/13) - "Countdown (Here I Come)" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Kofi & The Love Tones

COMING SOON!
"Countdown (Here I Come)" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Kofi & The Love Tones

COMING SOON! (Edition 3/9/13) - "E.S.P." by Hazell Dean - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

COMING SOON!
"E.S.P." by Hazell Dean - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Featuring scenes from "On A Clear Day You Can See Forever" - RENT THE DVD!
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

REISSUE: “Don’t Stop The Classics” by Tempo Rubato – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Tempo Rubato is a Dutch production team: G. Hessing, A. Mol, E. van Prehn, C. Bergman and E. Veerhoff also known as Cat Music. They have produced and created many disco projects in the early and mid-80s as well as a series of disc jockey break and effects compilations.

“Don’t Stop The Classics” is their 1985 project which follows along the “Stars of 45” genre and style – this time around the use various ABBA tunes and some classical symphony excerpts. It is one of the big floor packers for me of the time and one of my favorite melodic disco tracks.

I have taken the 1940 animated Walt Disney classic, “Fantasia” and synced the disco song and the animated segments together to create a fun and silly montage to flow with this Dutch disco number.

The film was directed by Joe Grant and Dick Huemer

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

COMING SOON! (Edition 3/8/13) - "Undercover Lover" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Debbie Jacobs

COMING SOON!
"Undercover Lover" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Debbie Jacobs

One Frog You Don't Play Games With!

One Frog You Don't Play Games With!

I do not know who did this - got it in an email - but "revenge is sweet"!