I'm Scott, and I don't want to just be a reactor doing blind reactions. I want to share the music, books, artists (and other things) that I like/love. Every single video on this channel will be something that I've watched, listened to, read, experienced. I do take suggestions with no guarantees of liking it. And I only recommend things that are to my (rather peculiar and broad) tastes
If you're looking for reactions where I'm looking shocked, amazed, horrified, baffled or amused you’re not in the right place. For that you want to visit my other channel, Scott's Reaction Zone (@scottsreactionzone). I did a couple of blind reactions here, and you (the viewers), asked for more. Since I didn't want to change the focus of this channel from informed opinions and recommendations, it made sense for me to have a separate place for them.
There is a lot of crossover between though. If I like someone there, they'll probably show up here too. And suggestions are more then welcome there.
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A brief note this evening.
I am trying to at least read (if not respond to) every comment. That is getting a bit more difficult (and thank y'all for that). If you want a guaranteed response, send an email to scottsrecs@gmail.com. Emails don't get lost in the shuffle. Or if you want to join Scott's Scribes, (hey, I've got to call all of you I'm corresponding with something), for extended conversations about Diana, Amira, Angelina, Erik, Dan, Taras, etc I'm game. (In case no one's noticed I like to talk about music and performers).
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Published, Wednesday, July 15, 2026
And 500 subscribers achieved. Really, my thanks to all of you. It would be no fun sharing these things without you.
Angelina Jordan Beyond the Dream https://youtu.be/2R-J7G14D5s
Another soulful performance from our Barefoot Princess.
Amira Willighagen Nessun Dorma https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8P4bv...
The winning performance. The back flop. The unrelenting cuteness. This final performance has it all.
Dean Martin & Diana Ankudinova Sway https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybCfE...
A look at two very different covers of a classic song. Martin has unfortunately not been remembered as the talented singer he was (as well as actor, comedian, and bon vivant). Diana shows her fun side as she gets down with her version.
Angelina Jordan Born to Die https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybCfE...
AJ covers Lana Del Rey's heartwrenching song with grace and style no pre-teen should have. This is the first of several AJ videos posting today.
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500 is a very pretty number. 1000 would be even prettier.
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Published, Monday, July 13, 2026
Perfect Plan Time for a Miracle https://youtu.be/3x42u-pmAks
You know, there are other Swedish rock groups that Erik isn't in? Take this one, Perfect Plan, fronted by Giant lead vocalist Kent Hilli.
Chris Isaak Can't Help Falling In Love With You https://youtu.be/FDwZFf_o_R4
Has the King returned? Chris certainly is channeling him. This may be the best (non-dark) cover of this I've ever heard.
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I will be driving all day (again) tomorrow, returning to Texas. New stuff will be posted tomorrow night.
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Published, Sunday, July 12, 2026
Amira Willighagen Ave Maria (HGT 2) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BN54A...
The semi-finals. The judges are still baffled at where that marvelous voice is coming from. Amira glows.
Taras Stanin How You Remind Me https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqNME...
Taras Stanin returns to mystify me again. He's wonderful. I gush.
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Published, Saturday, July 11, 2026
Imelda May Sixth Sense https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvQHn...
Imelda May is an Irish singer with a similar vocal range to Angelina Jordan's. While she doesn't strictly limit herself to jazz, she does do a lot of it. Angels should check her out.
Nanorwar of Steel Valahalleluja https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V43lz...
The Italian masters of metal prove themselves worthy of their Viking heritages.
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Published, Friday, July 10, 2026
And how appropriate. VIDEO #100.
Diana Ankudinova Wounded Sounds (Double Feature Both Studio and Live) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2x0a2...
Did my homework this time. This is a special compilation of both the recommendation for the Studio version followed by my Blind Reaction to the live performance from April 30, 2026.
Geoff Castellucci The Sounds of Silence https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y65DT...
The golden throated wonder makes Simon & Garfunkel's classic his own in a strikingly simple arrangement.
H.E.A.T. Livin' On The Run https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psXLo...
Watch Erik rip up the stage in this performance from 2018, and then wander over to Scott's Reaction Zone to see him do it again with the current iteration of H.E.A.T from a 2025 performance.
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Published, Thursday, July 9, 2026
Amira Willighagen O Mio Babbino Caro (HGT 1) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4syW...
This is where it all began. A self-taught 9 year old changes Holland's singing landscape in an instant.
Kamelot ft Ignacia Fernandez Ashen World https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLzav...
The first release from an upcoming album. These symphonic metal stalwarts are back with a vengeance.
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I am leaving for OH at O' Dark Hundred tomorrow. It's a 13 hour drive (and I lose an hour due to timezone). I will be putting at least one recommendation up, but it's going to be late in the day, like 9pm.
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