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
I am not an expert. Just someone who likes music, books, etc. These are my opinions.
If you're looking for 1st time reactions you’re not in the right place. For those visit 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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In celebration of #200 I'm pubbing an extra one today. My thanks to everyone for supporting this channel.
Published, Saturday, August 29, 2026
Angelina Jordan Mi Amor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfHhH...
I started this channel with my two part Intro to Angelina, it's only fitting that #200 be Angelina (and she won the poll). A song from her most recent album, it's En Espanol. Let the lush instrumentation and soft vocals put you in a loving mood.
Diana Ankudinova The Man I Love (Gershwin and Bach) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8OWW...
Diana hasn't done many straight jazz covers. Enjoy this rare treat.
Erik Grönwall Poison (Alice Cooper) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IfuJ...
A much different love song from the one Angelina covers. A great cover by the Master of Rock.
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And we are at 199 videos. Who will be in #200? The poll is still open. Also, this site was 90 days old last Sunday. Not bad for 3 months.
Published, Friday, August 27, 2026
Erik Grönwall Lost for Life (Original) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-P1AH...
Another great live performance from Erik. Bad Bones gets better the more I listen to it.
Bruce Dickenson Tears of a Dragon (Re-Imagined) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvy8g...
Bruce revisits his classic song. An absolutely magnificent reworking. I really hope that this catches on with performers using their years of experience to update their classics.
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My thanks to those who've voted. Video #200 will be going up Saturday. Please vote or comment to let me know who you think it should be. Poll is in yesterday's posts.
Published, Thursday, August 27, 2026
Annie Lennox Into the West https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLrR3...
A wonderful performance from the 2004 Oscars of a touching song from Lord of the Rings. When one's time is done in Middle Earth, one takes a ship to the West.
RIP Tim Curry and Dolly Parton. Two blazing talents, now gone forever. Fortunately they left large legacies behind. May their memories be a blessing.
Post Modern Jukebox w. Haley Reinhart Black Hole Sun https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnTlk...
This one was already scheduled for this weekend. Nene Royal's slamming performance on AGT (which you can see both here and on SRZ) incentivized me to post it now. This is the best Haley performance I've seen to date. Vocal instructors should use this to teach.
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I'm going to hit the 200 video mark by the weekend. Who should be in video #200? Other suggestions welcome (since the poll only lets me put 4 in). Nene? Haley? Geoff, VP? Taras? So many choices. So many great performers.
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If you want to see Nene's performance from last night from another perspective, I have a reaction over on the other channel as well. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9sDj...
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Published, Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Nene Royal Black Hole Sun (Soundgarden) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4-Gn...
It's only taken 3 tries to get this up unblocked. She's back. Thai wunderkid Nene Royal, screams and shreds her way straight to the AGT Finals with a Golden Buzzer from Mel B. of all people. (Which kept us from having to listen to Simon). Howie said she had to step her game up. She certainly did.
Taras Stannin Same (Original Beatbox) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmeZn...
Taras' first ever original beatbox, and it's a doozy. Great sounds from the multi-time Russian Beatbox champion.
Sasha Kapustina & Diana Ankudinova The Troubadour's Song (Bremen Town Musicians OST) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1FJA...
A nice change of pace from those fun loving Moscow song girls. This is a delicate ballad from a great little animated movie (based on Brothers Grimm).
Published, Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Amira Willighagen Ebben Ne Andro Lontana https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Vyi7...
Amira returns to the Holland's Got Talent stage after 10 years for a special performance on their All Stars Show. And it's glorious. And it was probably a special performance because if they'd let her compete she'd have wiped the floor with the other contestants.
Nene Royal Sultans of Swing (Dire Straits) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfU3d...
A little something to tide everyone over while waiting for Nene's return on the AGT Quarter Finals.
Published, Monday, August 24, 2026
Neil Patrick Harris Brand New Day (Dr Horrible's Sing-A-Long Blog) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_K_eq...
Neil is a wonderfully talented performer, he acts, sings, dances, writes books and plays. A true Renaissance man for the 21st century. Here he out-Shatners Shatner with an over the top depiction of a truly horrible villain.
Melanie C. Who I Am https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Efek...
Not so Scary after all. Mel is probably the most interesting thing on The Voice Australia. She's warm, funny and amazing when they let her sing. She's put together a really interesting back catalog since departing the Spice Girls, you should check it out.
Dan Vasc Zombie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TvnA...
Yes, the King of Covers did Zombie. A really nice performance, he did the Bad Wolves version. Unfortunately I had to cut it from the compilation (time constraints and I already had the original Bad Wolves version on it). It's good enough to put it up separately though, so go watch it.
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I'm home (for a few days). Dragon Con is next week, if any you are going to be in Atlanta attending, please drop by the booth. Things will be interesting for the next few weeks as I have one day between Dragon Con and Fan Expo Dallas. Never fear, content will continue to be posted.
I have warned y'all that I have esoteric tastes. You may find some of the new (to the channel) performers rather interesting and amusing.
As an experiment, I haven't edited out my maltropisms and mispeaks. Let me know in the comments if you're amused or if they bother you and I should continue to edit them out.
And now what you've undoubtedly been waiting for.
Published, Monday, August 24, 2026
Dan Vasc Zombie (The Cranberries/Bad Wolves) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TvnA...
Yes, here's one of the performances that didn't make the compilation. Since I already had the Bad Wolves doing their version, Dan's got the chop.
Melanie C Who I Am (Original) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Efek...
Put some Spice into your life. Don't be Scared. (It's just a nickname). Really a great introspective but catchy song from Melanie.
Neil Patrick Harris Brand New Day (Dr Horrible's Sing-A-Long Blog) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_K_eq...
A fun great song with a wonderful campy performance by Neil. (I did warn you).
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I am traveling back from Kansas City today. I'll be posting tonight, once I'm home.
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This post is specifically for Nene Royal fans. I have a 2nd channel that I do blind reactions on (non-blind too). There's a brand new reaction to Nene performing Metallica's Enter Sandman there today. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQL71...) Please wander over there and check it out.
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Do you hear that loud noise? I do, it's the clamoring of Nene fans wanting more reactions/recommendations. There's one of each on both channels today.
Nene Royal Hysteria (Muse)(America's Got Talent) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hyyrm...
You asked for it. You've got it. From AGT to your screens. Nene Royal in the Judges Callback from AGT. It's scorching hot. How can she not win?
Smash Into Pieces Mad World (Tears to Fears) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBqkj...
One of my favorite versions of Mad World. Not as metal as some, but still a great perfromance by one of by favorite groups.
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