Originally released as a 14-song limited edition vinyl LP to accompany the deluxe edition of the Savage Impressions book published by P22 Type Foundry in February 2020, Tape Excavation was compiled by Savage Republic and Independent Project Records founder Bruce Licher after scouring through dozens of boxes of cassette tapes from rehearsals, demos, and other recordings to find previously unheard nuggets from his various aural endeavors. Tape Excavation is filled with a wide range of musical expression, from his early, no-wave inspired first recordings for the Project 197 EP on IPR in 1980, through previously unheard recordings from his groups Savage Republic & Scenic (and various offshoots), a wide range of solo recordings (some created as demos for his fellow band members to be able to listen to new song ideas), collaborations with Henry Frayne
(Lanterna) and Michael Krassner (Boxhead Ensemble), to a rehearsal demo from his current musical endeavor SR2, a powerful collaboration with his wife Karen Nielsen Licher. Eight additional tracks have been added to the original fourteen on this expanded re-issue for over 70 minutes of listening intrigue. This Tape Excavation compilation contains 22 compelling windows into the ongoing evolution of Licher’s sound and musical vision.
Available in two color variations: gold or silver. Please select your preference when ordering.
Track Listing
1. PROJECT 197 - The Out Sound (Unreleased Studio Out-Take, 1980)
2. BRIDGE - Bridge (UCLA Parking Garage Recording, Circa 1980-1981)
3. 1/2 BRIDGE - Early Machinery (UCLA Parking Garage Recording Circa 1980-1981)
4. THE RACK - Opener (Live Recording From Club 88 Circa 1981)
5. SAVAGE REPUBLIC - Chase (Garage Rehearsal, 1982)
6. FINAL REPUBLIC - The Unknown (Garage Rehearsal Experiment, 1982)
7. Savage Republic - It Came From The Tunnels (UCLA Subterranean Utility Tunnels Rehearsal Recording Circa 1981)
8. SAVAGE REPUBLIC - First Siege (1983 Demo Recording
9. SAVAGE REPUBLIC - Assembly of The Dead (1983 Demo Recording)
10. SCENIC - Bossa Dune (Basic Tracks) (Studio Recording Basic Tracks, 1993)
11. LEMON WEDGES - Untitled (Home Recording Circa 1996)
12. BRUCE LICHER - Cedar (Solo Demo Circa 1997)
13. BRUCE LICHER - Tundra (Solo Demo Circa 1997)
14. EXPLORATORIUM - The Atmosphere (Previously Unreleased Recording Circa 1997)
15. BRUCE LICHER - SF Cima Song (Late 90's Solo Home Recording)
16. SCENIC - Theme For Better Times (Late 90’s Rehearsal Demo)
17. LANTERNA with BRUCE LICHER - B Minor (Recorded Live In Sedona, 2004)
18. RANK - Advancement (Version) (Film Soundtrack Session 2006)
19. BRUCE LICHER - Birthdaysong (7x7 Is) (Home Demo, 2007)
20. BRUCE LICHER - Mesopotamia (Home Recording, 2009)
21. BRUCE LICHER - There Is Always A Light Which Will Illuminate The Way, Even In The Darkest Of Times (2017 Home Recording)
22. SR2 - The Great Escape (Rehersal Demo, 2019)