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]

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[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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

[@rahawk69]

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

[@amuletsmusic]

ugh I would LOVE that

[@ShakyPr0ducti0n]

I just didn’t want it to end.

[@startervisions]

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

[@faunaflage]

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

[@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

[@michaelkonomos]

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

[@theperfectcircus]

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

[@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?

[@KaleNathanBeats]

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

[@lohbeatsdotcom]

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

[@UniversalHomeboy]

seeing both the tascam tape models i've been stalking on your shelf makes me feel better about obsessing over them

[@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]

🙏

[@aleisaqui]

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

[@amuletsmusic]

🖤

[@christianschneider764]

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

[@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!! :)

[@MarkCranerium]

Respect for that wall of sorted cords.

[@yurko95]

Shlohmo - “the end” mood

[@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.

[@inwex8350]

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

[@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.

[@woflpack2390]

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

[@avenpigatt7841]

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

[@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 👍

[@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

[@scottsteele7109]

It's funny tape manipulation was what I did with my neighbor when I was like 12. Used a radio shack battery tape recorder and my friends walkman to just record random shit and play from tape to tape layering on these computer cassettes we got at a tag sale. Lots of beeps and buzzes. I still have a box of these things from the 70's. To hear my high pitched kid voice is a major goof. Of course later we got into Eno and tried to make a band. Your creativity reminded me of how natural playing with sound was.

[@dondobbs9302]

How did you do "Tape to tape" layering? We used to record two things, play them back live and record on a 3'rd deck. Rinse, repeat, until it was a wall of fuzzy mud.

[@ProjetHomeStudio]

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

[@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!

[@ST-ei7hb]

The most outstanding thing I've seen for years

[@waltersmetak]

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

[@amuletsmusic]

aww thanks!!

[@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

[@blankeybeats8785]

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

[@duncanjones7310]

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

[@majordabalert]

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

[@nickbarrett7163]

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

[@Skepticss]

Man I miss shows.

[@rdake4542]

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

[@vectro242]

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

[@midi_lizard]

i had the pleasure of booking and playing a couple shows with Amulets in Philly and NYC back in 2018 and he was the just the nicest, most pleasant person to work with and it makes me super happy that ppl are getting a little peak at the wizard behind the tape hiss cause he rules.

[@amuletsmusic]

Grant! Much love to you too, loved those shows and appreciated all your help setting them up! Hopefully we can play again soon someday!

[@midi_lizard]

@@amuletsmusic Absolutely!!!

[@ringtangting]

Kilian did a great job with his!

[@amuletsmusic]

he really did!

[@theboytheycalljonny1]

Lovely. Thanks for sharing!

[@16Steps]

love this. so glad there is a documentary ❤️

[@TheBawss90]

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

[@garaughty]

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

[@ssslicksick698]

great to see a documentary , amazing!

[@MyriadDubstep]

Beautiful doc, wish it was longer!

[@mattslumwormreyes]

LOVED THIS!

[@forevershampoo]

Excited to watch this!

[@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 !!!

[@Knobs_and_Ends]

Haha love that we pick up our stuff at the same Goodwill (Secret shhh), got a Tascam 424 for $8 there last year haha

[@dondobbs9302]

Oh, man! That's a far better score than that P.O.S. for $15!

[@ProjetHomeStudio]

omg i'm jealous

[@savingsoul]

Love this

[@I.O.M.]

Loved this!

[@drhall343]

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

[@craftycurate]

Love your work!

[@MonoahMono]

Loved this

[@gooddayexplorer-onlinemusi2120]

Well that was just gorgeous

[@liaisons6227]

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

[@silenceincminor]

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

[@ideologikal]

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

[@blackboxorchestra]

That Goodwill Superstore 🤣 Pulled a ton of vinyl from there... ...let alone the cord jumble piles and dictaphones et al! Great stuff

[@PFZ]

Amazing! Congrats.

[@tomb4639]

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

[@Robert_Babicz]

love it...

[@benlogan100]

Enjoyed this. Thanks!

[@danikoenig]

Amazing!!!!

[@erikpaterson1404]

I love this guy, truly amazing thank you.

[@hellf.o]

No words just great

[@jamesmoontunes]

Fantastic.

[@JonathanCrossleyGuitarist]

Love your work - just was introduced and wow!

[@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!

[@anonymouse527]

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

[@yuccajoe2133]

Shoutout to the lovely pdx music community

[@melanio8036]

Beautiful.

[@lasideasfugazes]

Thanks! This was great watching

[@naoisemeabh1609]

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

[@dean-marr]

What a great doc 👌👏👍

[@wajobu]

Yes indeed, music helps get it all out.

[@levibillyattley9906]

extremely cool. don't stop making this music bruv

[@marcomarques1476]

Hahah the last song sounded to me like a freaked out drunk Purple Rain, lovely. Good stuff really.

[@amuletsmusic]

love this description

[@Dionisaf]

Good film! Thanks 👍

[@hedcas]

Awesome, been enjoying your stuff for a while now

[@stevebuscemi4970]

Really great vid and happy to see there are more weirdos like me out there god bless I love u - Steve

[@UnderSeaShadow]

Love your work, Thank you! 📿🙏🏼

[@that1dankyduck670]

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

[@daniellee9763]

Amazing music!

[@t0xcn253]

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

[@akshaydalal3176]

I love your music so much man! Thank you!

[@Adamtfrank]

Love it man

[@vaaalsongs4867]

Loved this. Beautiful piece there at the end. And oh how I miss thrifting for tape players and other sound making objects :(

[@FuzzyDancingBear]

What sort of device do you recommend starting with?

[@vaaalsongs4867]

@@FuzzyDancingBear Dictaphone/Microcassette for sure. Simple, cheap and a VERY apparent lofi effect. Anything you record on one of those is gonna sound interesting no matter what.

[@gitsurfer27]

I have a bunch of old tapes stored away from like 20 years ago, i think i might have to dig them up and find a mini cassette player....there's old music i recorded off the radio, random stoned skits for shits n gigs...there's bound to be some gold on there.

[@vaaalsongs4867]

@@gitsurfer27 go for it! There’s magic on old tapes.

[@warrennate9]

AMAZING

[@fablesofsilence]

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

[@mateuszszajerka3193]

This is amazing! Huge props to you and Kilian!

[@amuletsmusic]

thank you!

[@whereuat1886]

incredible

[@whenthelightdies4820]

nice to finally see you Taylor!

[@BearbearbearbearbearbearRarrrr]

Genius among us.

[@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!