COMING SOON! (Edition 2/28/13) - "Whistle Bump" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Deodato

COMING SOON!
"Whistle Bump" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Deodato

REISSUE: "Secret Agent Man" by Ultimate - ReStructure Mix and Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Ultimate released their second LP featuring the track "Secret Agent Man" (a remake of the Johnny Rivers song from 1964) -- this track went un-noticed by many dance floors since the track was only 3 minutes long. I have taken the number and extended it for a mild ReStructure and for eye candy edited scenes from 1966 action film, "The Silencers" with Dean Martin.

The song comes alive with Dean Martin, Cyd Charisse and Stella Stevens guiding the action from disco to super-spy video.

This video features "The Silencers" -- RENT THE VIDEO!
ReStructure Mix and Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

“Muscles” by Diana Ross – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Diana Ross released her 1982 album “Silk Electric” in 1982 – the Andy Warhol cover set the album with a style and artistic taste. Michael Jackson worked with Diana Ross and the single “Muscles” – as writer and producer. This was a nice return for Diana to sing not only about a hedonism theme – but also a breathy and sensual vocal.

I have taken the 1977 documentary film, “Pumping Iron” starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lou Ferrigno and Matty Ferrigno to create an orgy of muscles to move along with the dance track. It is a bit camp and we see so many biceps and triceps that we can almost feel like the man on the beach whose date gets sand kicked in their face by the bully. It does give us a chance to see Arnold in his glory long before he became the 38th governor of California and a scandal with his own maid and wife. Arnie, get it together!

The film was directed by George Butler and Robert Fiore

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

REISSUE: "I (Who Have Nothing)" by Sylvester - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Sylvester has worked the standard "I (Who Have Nothing)" (originally released by Ben E. King in 1963) into a dance classic that emphasizes the pain and distance of a relationship gone astray.

The single was the first from his LP "Stars" from 1979 - it was an instant smash hit on the dance floor and dance critics praised it as one of the most emotional performances in disco music - I agree. The song was produced by Harvey Fuqua and Sylvester.

I have taken the film "Indecent Proposal" starring Robert Redford, Demi Moore and Woody Harrelson and paired up the drama with Sylvester's track. It outlines the $1,000,000 proposal, which brings a relationship into a whole new light and brings tears and heartache into 3 lives.

This is another concept brought to me by my partner; Ken and I could completely understand his idea - which has created this Disco Video Mix.

The film was directed by Adrian Lyne

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

THE MUSIC OF ALPHONSE MOUZON!!! (Poussez!, Mouzon's Electric Band)

"Come On And Do It" by Poussez was composed, produced & performed by Alphonse Mouzon.

PURCHASE HIS MUSIC AT: http://www.tenaciousrecords.com/Purchase_Music.html

REISSUE: "Mother's Love (Mama Mia)" by Macho - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Macho was a studio concept band from Mauro Malavasi whose initial LP from 1978 featured a electronic disco cover of Steve Winwood's "I'm A Man" - the success on dance floors was immediate. A second project followed in 1980 with an album titled "Roll".

"Mother's Love (Mama Mia)" was a single from the LP along with "Not Tonight" and the title track "Roll". The rock edged "Mother's Love" gave a bit of a reminder of "Hot Leather" with a rock edge, which Celso Valli produced and arranged also. The heavy drudge guitars add to the wild flair.

I have taken the track and created a warped vide of the 1960 Alfred Hitchcock classic tale-of-terror, "Psycho" starring Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh, Vera Miles and John Gavin. The close affiliated "mother" theme add a bit of play on words and fun with some of the scenes that have scared the heck out a generations of movie goers and also provoked several remakes including a copycat of the original redone in 1998 by director Gus Van Sant.

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

COMING SOON! (Edition 2/25/13) - "Fly" by Pegasus - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

COMING SOON!
"Fly" by Pegasus - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Featuring scenes from "Super Fly" - RENT THE DVD!
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

“Medley: ‘The Man From U.N.C.L.E.-‘America’” by The Ring – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

The Ring is a disco project from producer/arranger Marcus Barone. A club hit in 1979 titled “Savage Lover” brought on the LP by the same name in 1981. The electronic blend of electronic disco for a club feel offered some interesting tracks. One of my favorites is a medley which features “Theme from “Man From U.N.C.L.E.” a 60s secret agent television series and also “America” from the musical “West Side Story” from 1961.

I have blended the original media sources for this Disco Video Mix to create a fast and furious drama and dance piece that works with the down beat piano of The Ring quite well.

“The Man From U.N.C.L.E.” was developed by Sam Rolfe

“West Side Story” was directed by Robert Wise

Featuring scenes from “The Man from U.N.C.L.E.” and “West Side Story” – RENT THE DVD!
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

This Disco Video Mix is dedicated to Mr. Marcus Barone – thank you Marcus for a great project!

“Give Me A Break” by The Ritchie Family – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

The Ritchie Family are the ladies who made disco music feel ominous and forever. The true essence of attitude and energy which, disco music created in the mid and late 70s. Their 1980 hit, “Give Me A Break” is a track from the film “Can’t Stop The Music” – and also gave them the opportunity to hit the big screen in all of their beauty and sass.

I have taken the disco hit and blended it with the 1979 film “Norma Rae” starring Sally Fields and Beau Bridges – the drama that tells the story of a factory worker in a small town who fights for employee rights and health rights and fight to unionize her shop. It is one of the memorable moments in film history for both Sally Fields and outlining a woman’s power and success.

The film was directed by Martin Ritt

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

REISSUE: “You Stepped Into My Life” by Melba Moore – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Melba Moore is one of disco music’s long standing artists – her dance floor hits span from 1976 throughout the mid-80s. Beginning with classics “Standing Right Here” through funk tracks “Read My Lips”. Her vocals came from the stage and serenade the dance floor as wholeheartedly.

Melba’s big disco LP titled “Melba” was released in 1979 featured a cover of the Bee Gees “You Stepped Into My Life” – produced by Gene McFadden and John
Whitehead.

I have taken the track into a Disco Video Mix along with the 1987 comedy “Harry and The Hendersons” –starring John Lithgow, Melinda Dillon and Kevin Peter Hall. The film is a light hearted comedy on a family and their meeting Harry – who is the legendary and lovable Bigfoot. It was an opportunity to take the song into a whole new meaning with a fun twist.

The film was directed by William Dear

Featuring scenes from “Harry and The Hendersons” – RENT THE DVD!
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

“Ride It” by Hot Posse – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Hot Posse is a disco project from producer Douglas Goldman. The track “Ride It” was featured on “Prime Cuts 1 – The Double Dance Album” from 1981. The group later released a single titled “An American Dream (Medley)” also produced by Goldman along with Boys Town Gang producer Bill Motley – and features Patrick Cowley on synthesizers. It was the San Francisco disco movement creating a new brand of dance material for those who were still ready to dance.

I have taken the 1994 film “Bad Girls” starring Drew Barrymore, Madeline Stowe, Andie MacDowell and Mary Stuart Masterson – the film outlines four former prostitutes on the run following a justifiable homicide and a prison escape during the old Wild West. The female outlaws play the sensual feel of the double entendre disco number.

The film was directed by Jonathan Kaplan

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

NEW: Martha Wash "Something Good" (*****)

NEW: Martha Wash "Something Good: This is one of the most incredible projects I have heard in many years. Ms. Martha Wash singing with so many messages and feeling that you may find yourself in tears, ready to take on the world, feeling good about yourself and realizing that Martha has a voice that is indeed a “diva”.

Perhaps she will teach some new singers how to approach a song like a singer?

FIVE STARS AND “REPEAT” BUTTON!

Order it at: http://www.amazon.com/Something-Good-Martha-Wash/dp/B00ADVVWNA

COMING SOON! (Edition 2/24/13) - "New York" by Micro Chip League - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

COMING SOON!
"New York" by Micro Chip League - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Featuring scenes from "Cruising" - RENT THE DVD!
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

REISSUE: “Passion” by The Flirts - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

The 1982 camp dance track, “Passion” by The Flirts is brought back into it’s place with scenes form the 1981 suspense film, “Body Heat” starring Kathleen Turner and William Hurt. Lawrence Kasden directed this sensual drama, which outlines the involvement of a married woman who takes a lover, and he becomes the mouse for this cat.

The disco track “Passion” was also one of produced, artist Bobby Orlando’s first attempts to create his early 80’s dance sound. It was quite successful by being very simple and laying keyboard tracks that emphasized the motive for his rhythm and melodies. Along with the vocals of The Flirts (Andrea, Rebecca & Holly) this song moved many of dance floors – returned the period to a higher energy of sleaze with a touch of the nu-wave glam.

I have used some of the erotic and quite controversial moments of the film to create an outline for the play or this track.

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

“How Much, How Much, I Love You” by Love & Kisses – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Love & Kisses is one of the early Euro-disco groups of 1977 from Alec R. Costandinos. The three album group set precedence during a period where disco music was becoming the sound which dancers and music lovers were clamoring for. The full symphonic experience of the dance floor became the excitement of this period.

“How Much, How Much, I Love You” comes from the second project from 1978 and is one of the sweetest disco experiences to date – giving any dancer the freedom to feel lighter than disco air. I have taken the 1954 comedy/musical “Seven Brides For Seven Brothers” starring Jane Powell and Howard Keel and blended the wonderful dance sequences with this disco gem. The story of an Oregon woodsman who takes a bride and soon find his six brothers also desire brides for themselves. It works magic with the disco-swirl.

The film was directed by Stanley Donen

Featuring scenes from “Seven Brides For Seven Brothers” – RENT THE DVD!
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

REISSUE: “Extraterrestrial Lover” by Sylvia Love - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Sylvia Love (Chantal Pierre) has 2 places in disco history – “Instant Love” and “Extraterrestrial Lover”. Produced by Trevor Vallis in 1979, these tracks exude the energy that disco music is all about. Flowing and lovely, both tracks have a sensual feel with both Sylvia’s vocals and Trevor’s keyboards and arrangements that are surely tailored as for a dance floor at 5 AM.

This style of disco music has always held a special place in my world and dance floor – weaving an imaginary place and theme with pulsating energy lightly accenting a make-believe journey.

Using the 1984 John Carpenter film, “Starman” as the eye candy here is a perfect match for “Extraterrestrial Lover”. The story outlines a starship from outer space, which crash lands to avoid an attack from a military aircraft, and a visitor is introduced to a young woman. After taking on the characteristics of her deceased husband through DNA from a locket of hair she becomes fearful at first, but then realizes the special event will bring her heart closer again to the memory of her loved one.

Note: I can remember a visitor to my booth back in 1984 while playing this Sylvia’s track and saying that the song was a take off of “E.T.” – when actually this song was released in 1979. Long before our little extraterrestrial friend found Reese's Pieces.

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

“Rock The Box” by Sylvester – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Sylvester released his album “M-1015” in 1984 with the first single “Rock The Box” and his salute the New York break-beat sound. The track was produced by Ken Kessie and Morey Goldstein and on the San Francisco disco label Megatone Records. The track had Sylvester’s vocal outlining a generation of street dancers moving to a new sound in his own style.

I have taken the 1984 musical, “Breakin’ 2: Electric Boogaloo” and set the pace with plenty of the breakdancing and excitement which began a whole new phase of dance music in the early and mid-80s.

The film was directed by Sam Firstenberg

Featuring scenes from “Breakin’ 2: Electric Boogaloo” – RENT THE DVD!
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

REISSUE: “Supernature” by Cerrone – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Cerrone’s 1977 tour de force, “Supernature” is still considered one of the finest electronic disco compositions. It is.

With his mastermind and talented musicians, Cerrone created an album, which marked the coming of disco in its perfect form. This track has been reworked and re-recorded, but never with the same impact as the original.

I have taken the song and paired it with the 1977-film “Island Of Dr. Moreau” starring Burt Lancaster, Michael York, Nigel, Richard Basehart and Barbara Carrera. The theme is obviously in the same vein as being the demise of mans idea for controlling nature.

This video mix touches closely at a time when technology allows us to see how nature exists along side of us – and not for us.

Dedicated to Rick in Lincoln City, Oregon

Featuring scenes from the 1977 film “Island Of Dr. Moreau” – RENT THE DVD!
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

BOOGIE'S ONLINE IDEA!

BOOGIE'S ONLINE IDEA! MY IDEA IS A SOCIAL PUPPY SITE CALLED “FLAPBOOK”
YOU LOG IN AND GET “LICKED” - NOT ”LIKED”!

BOOGIE'S ONLINE IDEA! MY IDEA IS A SOCIAL PUPPY SITE CALLED “FLAPBOOK”

YOU LOG IN AND GET “LICKED” - NOT ”LIKED”!

REISSUE: "Jungle Boogie" by Kool and The Gang - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

From the 1973 LP "Wild And Peaceful" by Kool and The Gang comes the soul track, "Jungle Boogie". A funky excursion into a wild safari with funky guitar riffs and chants on the beat. This one was a biggie for the formulation of soulful elements and a groove.

This track is considered an old-school classic and continues to make retro dance floors catch the funk with a hand full of soul.

I have taken scenes from the 1967 Walt Disney film, "Jungle Book" into the Disco Mix arena and blended the two to create a light farce of dancing monkeys, cool tigers and our hero, Mowgli.

The film was directed by Wolfgang Reitherman

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

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COMING SOON! (Edition 2/20/13) - "Delicate Jan" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Lucrethia And The Azoto 14,008

COMING SOON!
"Delicate Jan" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Lucrethia And The Azoto 14,008

COMING SOON! (Edition 2/20/13) - "Shot In The Night" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Paul Parker

COMING SOON!
"Shot In The Night" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Paul Parker

DISCO SALUTES UNLIMITED TOUCH's “IN THE MIDDLE” (from 1981)

DISCO SALUTES UNLIMITED TOUCH's “IN THE MIDDLE” (from 1981)”

DISCO SALUTES UNLIMITED TOUCH's “IN THE MIDDLE” (from 1981)”

REISSUE: “Connecting Flight” by Romanelli – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Roland Romanelli is has arranged and performed on projects by French group Space – their hits “Carry On, Turn Me On”, “Magic Fly”, “Just Blue” and “My Love Is Music” are the echoes of experimental and underground electronic/symphony music.

Romanelli also produced a disco concept group in the same genre titled McLane Explosion

“Connecting Flight” is a solo project from Romanelli from 1982 which defines the formula in its graceful melodies and powerful disco foundation. The track always brought to mind a visual outline – I have chosen the 1982 film “Koyaanisqatsi” – which is a fine visual concept of images of nature and man.

The film originally featured music by Phillip Glass – the track from Romanelli gives another pallet of thoughts and ideas.

The film was directed by Godfrey Reggio

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

COMING SOON! (Edition 2/19/13) - "Red Hot" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Mary Wilson

COMING SOON!
"Red Hot" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Mary Wilson

COMING SOON! (Edition 2/19/13) - "Medley: Theme from 'Man From U.N.C.L.E. & 'America'" by The Ring

COMING SOON!
"Medley: Theme from 'Man From U.N.C.L.E. & 'America'" by The Ring
- Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
A DISCO VIDEO MIX DOUBLE FEATURE
Featuring scenes from "The Man From U.N.C.L.E." and "West Side Story" - RENT THE DVD!
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

COMING SOON! (Edition 2/19/13) - "Cathedrals" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - D.C. LaRue

COMING SOON!
"Cathedrals" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - D.C. LaRue

COMING SOON! (Edition 2/19/13) - "Crazy Legs" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Donald Austin

COMING SOON!
"Crazy Legs" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Donald Austin

GREAT ASSISTANT: Boogie is always here to help pick out upcoming music! What an ear for music. And a paw for choosing!

GREAT ASSISTANT: Boogie is always here to help pick out upcoming music! What an ear for music. And a paw for choosing!

GREAT ASSISTANT: Boogie is always here to help pick out upcoming music! What an ear for music. And a paw for choosing!

Kat Mandu's "The Break" - with Shabba Doo on The Steve Allen Show (1979)

Kat Mandu's "The Break" - with Shabba Doo on The Steve Allen Show (1979)

REISSUE: “Behind The Groove” by Teena Marie – Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

Teena Marie (Mary Christine Brockert) is better known as Lady T – a R&B artists who brought a new style and edge to soul and disco music in the late 70s. Her music was poetic and a very powerful inspiration to the soul. Her second album in 1980 titled “Lady T” contained the dance single “Behind The Groove” which I have taken into the Disco Video Mix arena thanks to an ideal from Ken Emmons.

The 1980 musical “Xanadu” starring Olivia Newton John, Gene Kelly and Michael Beck is the visual in this project – the big dance segments lend some energy and mystique to the mythical land of Xanadu. The film is a campy piece of 80s dance that always makes the magic of disco and the era come alive again.

The film was directed by Robert Greenwald

Featuring scenes from “Xanadu” – RENT THE DVD!
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons (based on his concept)

COMING SOON! (Edition 2/18/13) - "Morning Music" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Siren

COMING SOON!
"Morning Music" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Siren

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!