TAPE WIZARD | DOCUMENTARY BY KILIAN VIDOUREK

In the fall of 2019 Notre Dame student Kilian Vidourek reached out to me about making a mini documentary about me and my work as Amulets. Funded by a grant from his school, KIlian flew out to Portland and followed me around for the week leading up to my album release show for "Between Distant and Remote". This experience was really fascinating for both of us and I think he did a great job capturing me in my element. Since its release Tape Wizard has been played at the Bellingham Music Film Festival, Bolton International Film Festival, Portland Film Festival, Mid America Film Festival, and The Notre Dame Student Film Festival to name a few.
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[@amuletsmusic]

Pre-order my new album: bit.ly/3pjetYu

[@kristopherdetar4346]

I just bought your vinyl album.

[@kristopherdetar4346]

I have delved into many instruments over the years. Your channel inspired me to explore analog tape more. I am actively putting together a suitcase of drone that will be a permanent set of gear to accompany my other instruments. It won’t be like yours that is perpetual in additions and subtractions of analog gear. Thank you for your amazing musical thoughts and creations. I wish you continued success.

[@sambird7359]

"I played guitar and... I felt better." One hundred percent right on.

[@ciarancosgrave]

Yeah. I can definitely identify with that. Been playing every day for 30 years and love it as much now as I ever did.

[@michaelmurray5746]

Dude the 2am thing. Spot on. Sad music doesn't mean you're sad. Art is a healthy outlet for all our human emotions.

[@amuletsmusic]

💯

[@jokinmyass9446]

Michael, I agree %100 I've listen to this emotion in music since I can remember and it has the reverse effect, and my favorite tracks tend to be the ones that make me cry and I truly believe that part of the happiness I get from it is because your like " the person that wrote this feels just like me, I'm not broken or alone because listen to all these seemingly normal , successful even sad bastards all over the globe. No I don't wanna die, no I don't want to shit the whole world out. I want to be alive and live in my emotions when they rise up inside of me. And that experience ends in joy everytime. Whaah! Rant over 😮‍💨😁🥳 Side bar: HELLO AMULETS 👋😅 I'm m Brian and I hope I run into you someday so I can tell you in person how much I love what you do, I'm just across the i-5 bridge in Vancouver right in the heart of downtown!

[@emilianog872]

"its not great, wich is great !" sums it up

[@amuletsmusic]

cassettes in a nutshell

[@CaalamusTube]

@@amuletsmusic Mr. RAmulets... do you know about FuTel?

[@FrancescoDAndrea]

I scrolled down to comments, to quote exactly the same sentence :D

[@cameronpaschal2484]

what is futel ??? I must know

[@CaalamusTube]

@@cameronpaschal2484 Google them! It's people in PDX reclaiming payphones & keeping them operational... but also making things more interesting! You can call one & it will ring. I live in NY now & I do it sometimes. I just ask random people questions. Or you can call & listen to recordings. ...check it out!

[@ryansupak3639]

I always figured the person behind AMULETS must be a kind type of guy.

[@amuletsmusic]

thank you! so nice of you

[@theperfectcircus]

Creating things that didn't exist before and creating for the fuck of it. I FULLY support this!

[@rahawk69]

Someone give this guy a Sci-Fi movie soundtrack...

[@amuletsmusic]

ugh I would LOVE that

[@faunaflage]

Sometimes the youtube algorithm throws up some gold. Say hello to a new fan.

[@avenpigatt7841]

so fucking humble, you deserve the world. Don't let nobody tell you you're bad at anything.

[@FrankEcks]

Watched on Kenny beats stream a week ago and had to come back to rewatch. Amazing doc hella inspiring.

[@michaelkonomos]

Man, Randall is a national treasure. Great music, great documentary. Love it.

[@amuletsmusic]

If you want to support my continued wizardry, watch more behind the scenes footage, or just like tipping the artist, check out my patreon: www.patreon.com/amuletsmusic Or if you're looking for virtual lessons/creative consulting book me here: calendly.com/amuletsmusic

[@ShakyPr0ducti0n]

I just didn’t want it to end.

[@startervisions]

I n f i n i t e c y c l e

[@dakotahrivers6640]

I’m from Portland as well. Seeing all these pre-covid shots makes me miss walking up hawthorne or Mississippi and just vibing at any given coffee shop. I think you do a really good job of capturing the feel and softness of our city in your music, man.

[@i-never-look-at-replies-lol]

Does it also capture the anarchy, violence, and rioting?

[@dakotahrivers6640]

@@i-never-look-at-replies-lol yes

[@anrque]

I felt the same. Saw the copyright 2019 at the end and was like, "I remember when Portland was like this." Never thought I'd be nostalgic for Fall 2019, 15 months ago.

[@allenschmitz9644]

Call it the Gillsan Ave. "walk that way'.

[@LoVeAmBiEnT]

Now, you have to jump over homeless people to get to the coffee shop

[@christianschneider764]

I needed this. Didn't know I needed it. But I did.

[@arbitrarychemistry]

I am so impressed by you Randall. Your music experiments are amazing and u have a gentle kindness + give back to the community. 👏

[@amuletsmusic]

aww thank you so much!

[@arbitrarychemistry]

@@amuletsmusic still got any of those t-shirts avail?

[@woflpack2390]

I could totally see or rather hear this music in a game.

[@ST-ei7hb]

The most outstanding thing I've seen for years

[@ProjetHomeStudio]

Great video, well edited. Very candid, too, in a good way. Thanks for doing your art.

[@inwex8350]

For a moment I didn't think I was witnessing this on the internet. Thanks for sharing this.

[@ANNIHILISTIC]

Make no mistake, I love love love living in the digital age and wouldn't go back, but I'm thankful I got to experience analog tech from cassettes to diskettes to VCRs - they had a charm and a satisfaction to them. Rock on, tape wizard 👍

[@aleisaqui]

this perfectly matched what i thought a documentary about you would be like

[@amuletsmusic]

🖤

[@mrwolfsang]

"I hope people buy this.... I hope people like it...., nah it's fine, I like it!" You are a true artist Randall. Hope you continue your music for a very long time buddy.

[@inwex8350]

I love how we go thrift shopping in the beginning, feeling at home already.

[@brian32151867]

I'm not sure why this popped up on my recommendations, but I'm so glad it did. Really enjoyed this introduction to your work and look forward to checking out more of your gorgeous music. Perfect soundtrack for these times.

[@MontoyaMatrix]

Researching 4-track cassette recording brought me here.

[@duncanjones7310]

really enjoyed that, it's good to put a face to the name.

[@MarkCranerium]

Respect for that wall of sorted cords.

[@rdake4542]

I like this style of editing, please keep making more videos with your face.

[@garaughty]

Randall & Kilian... brilliant work all around, really enjoyed this !

[@TheBawss90]

This is so good I'd watch an hour long version

[@naoisemeabh1609]

Rewatching again from another account. Man, i can't get enough.

[@vectro242]

I dig it man. I get the 2 am creative outlet therapy. Feels good to get dark in the dark.

[@16Steps]

love this. so glad there is a documentary ❤️

[@lohbeatsdotcom]

"I hope people like it.....that's OK, *I Like It*" is the way

[@nickbarrett7163]

Absolutely beautiful man. Vintage sound design has a special place in my heart and you are NAILING it my friend!

[@BABYSEALVSCLUB]

Can confirm I have walked up to Randall in Austin not knowing his name but knowing and loving Amulets. Great doc and great music

[@amuletsmusic]

hi again!

[@BABYSEALVSCLUB]

@@amuletsmusic Hey Randall! I miss going to your shows in Austin. hope everything is as good as it can be in Portland!! :)

[@majordabalert]

Nice meeting you Randall. Your spirit lives in your music 👌🏼

[@blankeybeats8785]

Inspirational! I hope to bump into you in Portland and call you Amulets.

[@ssslicksick698]

great to see a documentary , amazing!

[@xlifeiswarx]

this shit was so good, I didnt want it to end. I personally thing there needs to be a longer, more in depth doc on Randall. Thanks for the awesomeness!

[@forevershampoo]

Excited to watch this!

[@whenthelightdies4820]

nice to finally see you Taylor!

[@theboytheycalljonny1]

Lovely. Thanks for sharing!

[@t0xcn253]

Wow, fantastic stuff! I love this candid behind-the-scenes vibe, such intimacy. Nice work!

[@erikpaterson1404]

I love this guy, truly amazing thank you.

[@liaisons6227]

Loved it! Great to see the passion, dedication and commitment you put into your music. ☀️🙏

[@yuccajoe2133]

Shoutout to the lovely pdx music community

[@waltersmetak]

Subtle yet fascinating glimpse into a psyche possessed by true genius.

[@amuletsmusic]

aww thanks!!

[@idamehrnoush8833]

ur the man. this came out on my bday. thanks for being you.

[@mattslumwormreyes]

LOVED THIS!

[@anonymouse527]

I don't know how it popped into my youtube suggestions but I'm glad it did.

[@that1dankyduck670]

Love this man 20/10 it actually inspired me to look more deep into cassettes

[@akshaydalal3176]

I love your music so much man! Thank you!

[@stonedapesociety5628]

Really great documentary! Thanks for the inspiration man! Big thanks

[@JoshHumble]

Very inspiring documentary, friend!

[@MonoahMono]

Loved this

[@benlogan100]

Enjoyed this. Thanks!

[@raceface_m2579]

So this is the man behind it all! Wow! Such an awesome docu.

[@tomb4639]

I love this, I really hope you create more videos like this

[@gooddayexplorer-onlinemusi2120]

Well that was just gorgeous

[@SISKworks]

I love seeing behind the scene on how you make your videos. Your videos have been a huge inspiration on my own journey into tape loops on my channel. Thank you!

[@hedcas]

Awesome, been enjoying your stuff for a while now

[@drhall343]

This is so wholesome. Just a man and his tapes. uwu

[@mateuszszajerka3193]

This is amazing! Huge props to you and Kilian!

[@amuletsmusic]

thank you!

[@silenceincminor]

Looks great, can't wait to see more / support

[@ideologikal]

Inspiring, great concept/approach, quality, proper, and unique sounds

[@MyriadDubstep]

Beautiful doc, wish it was longer!

[@xxx7917]

Now I can put a face to the hands. You truly are a wizard.thank you form your music and inspiration

[@gandolphgandolphini]

i'm a instant fan. stringing together tape recorders is how i started recording. my yamaha mt4x is still my weapon of choice to this day. #tapelife keep it up!

[@levibillyattley9906]

extremely cool. don't stop making this music bruv

[@craftycurate]

Love your work!

[@lauramars397]

Gorgeous. Your performance at the end reminds me of the beautiful and sometimes haunting ethereal soundscapes of Sigur Rós. Glad to have found your channel. Thank you for sharing.

[@Iamveryconfusedabout]

this is such a great and well made documentary, and it's really cool and inspirational to get a glimpse into your process!

[@amuletsmusic]

🙏

[@phishphanatic279]

Awesome Randal! You are such a lovely person too. This was a joy to watch.

[@amuletsmusic]

aw thank you so much! thanks for watching

[@energylab227]

That was awesome. Always loved your creations, and it turns out you’re a cool dude too.

[@dean-marr]

What a great doc 👌👏👍

[@JonathanCrossleyGuitarist]

Love your work - just was introduced and wow!

[@melanio8036]

Beautiful.

[@paddyhornby6785]

Fascinating. About to enter the tape world myself. You're one of the reasons.

[@VomitPinata]

I'd never heard of you before this popped up in my recommended que. But once in awhile the KZbin algorithm gremlins get it right! Instant sub and deep dive into the archives!

[@adamcrafts3645]

Haha ditto this

[@SaZooCaballero]

Really digging this. Nice work!

[@carlosbeltrangomez3770]

Great mini-documentary, only problem is now I want to see more! It is so inspiring!

[@missmiseria]

ive been followin you since i was a teenager discoverin 4 tracks and tape loops like idk how many years ago and always liked to see your live sets and your channel was really inspirin, love to see this doc

[@amuletsmusic]

🖤

[@guyonagravitronmachinestan7595]

Amazing. Love the way this was shot and edited. Your music is treasure to me and I'm glad to have discovered you 🖤

[@darkenedpines7443]

I love this. Been following you for years and you helped inspire some of my own music long ago.

[@fablesofsilence]

Cool little vid and lovely to see your enthusiasm and general awesomeness! 👍

[@perspectivaimporta494]

I don't know why this showed up in my KZbin feed but I am so glad it did. Instant subscribe! Great documentary quality too!

[@Kevin-zv6ds]

HOLY FUQ. I just RANDOMLY stumbled upon you after listening to my friends music. LITERALLY KZbin autoplayed to you, and it's nuts af bc I live in Vancouver and I've LITERALLY been to that Superstore. It's wonderful to see another outsider artist in the area especially during the pandemic. I hope you're doing well !!!

[@danikoenig]

Amazing!!!!

[@t1d3s]

Such a great documentary, captures your essence perfectly! Keep up the great work, love listening and being inspired by your music and process. Take good care

[@yurko95]

Shlohmo - “the end” mood

[@joshuahenderson5023]

This was an awesome film! Made me miss Portland, too.

[@jamesmoontunes]

Fantastic.

[@PFZ]

Amazing! Congrats.

[@mayborn1271]

This is really inspiring man! So inspiring that you’ve inspired me to get myself a cassette recorder and a few tapes. Keep it up with the awesome work that you’re doing ❤️

[@lasideasfugazes]

Thanks! This was great watching

[@borisstarosta7823]

Congrats to Randall and Kilian for a really nice, mellow, cool visual profile. THere's no praise, it just shows. Audience gets to praise. Bravo!

[@savingsoul]

Love this

[@ringtangting]

Kilian did a great job with his!

[@amuletsmusic]

he really did!

[@UnderSeaShadow]

Love your work, Thank you! 📿🙏🏼