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  1. Jason Kirkpatri

    2014 Winter Olympics - Sochi, Russia

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clara_Hughes :)
  2. Jason Kirkpatri

    2012 Summer Olympics - London, England

    CBC (Canada) has the rights for future games. Some of you have chimed in that you prefer us Canadian's covering and CBC is our best broadcaster for sporting events: http://www.edmontonjournal.com/sports/2012-summer-games/wins+back+Canadian+media+rights+Olympic+Games+2014+2016/7024913/story.html
  3. Jason Kirkpatri

    Symphonic Metal - Dutch

    Never thought my thread would generate such a great discussion, especially since my title was ass-backwards!! That link to Xandria is excellent!! Ordering tomorrow. The new Nightwish album, eh, not too good. I Want my Tears Back has a cool vibe but I'm not sold on the rest of the album. I'm...
  4. Jason Kirkpatri

    Wii Virtual Console & Wii Ware Weekly Release

    Posted June 12, 2008 and FINALLY released!!! Thanks for the heads up, Casey. This weekend I'll download, play, finish, and bask in childhood memories!
  5. Jason Kirkpatri

    Wii Virtual Console & Wii Ware Weekly Release

    My hopes for a Blaster Master release appear to be slim to none. Thanks for the updates, Casey.
  6. Jason Kirkpatri

    Symphonic Metal - Dutch

    Agreed on the lasercd.com site. I ordered from there and I had my CDs within the week. Big thumbs up from me.
  7. Jason Kirkpatri

    Symphonic Metal - Dutch

    Unfortunately, I ordered from Germany. The North America release isn't until April, but I didn't see that when I was on Sirenia's website. I know...a lot of money...I'll never live it down. Fortunately, this is Sirenia's best album so far. It's really that good. It's heavier than their...
  8. Jason Kirkpatri

    Symphonic Metal - Dutch

    Just picked up Sirenia's newest CD. Cost $80 plus $10 shipping. Ouch! Next time I must remember to read the fine print for the North America release. Have not listened to it yet. Will do so tonight and give an update.
  9. Jason Kirkpatri

    Symphonic Metal - Dutch

    Did a bunch of listening to Sirenia over the weekend. All in all, it's pretty good. Some of their earlier work reminds me a lot of Tristania's World of Glass (that's good) and some of the stuff sounds like Therion's Secret of the Rune's (again, that's good). Some of the songs are really...
  10. Jason Kirkpatri

    Symphonic Metal - Dutch

    Quick impressions as I didn't really get a good chance to listen to these new CDs as much I'd like to. Sirenia - Nine Destinies and a Downfall - not bad. Some songs were okay and others were really good. I can't remember the songs off hand, but I'm sure I'll get into it more this weekend...
  11. Jason Kirkpatri

    Symphonic Metal - Dutch

    Package one just arrived from The Other's Laser Edge: Sirenia - Nine Destinies and a Downfall Sirenia - Sirenia Shores Sirenia - An Elixer for Existence Sirenia - At Sixes and Sevens Can't listen to them at work and I won't get home until late tonight so my initial impressions will be...
  12. Jason Kirkpatri

    Oscar predictions contest - get your ballot in!

    My ignorance is blatantly exposed: Best Picture: Slumdog Millionaire Best Director: Gus Van Sant for Milk Best Actor: Mickey Rourke in The Wrestler Best Actress: Angelina Jolie in Changeling Best Supporting Actor: Heath Ledger in The Dark Knight Best Supporting Actress: Penelope Cruz...
  13. Jason Kirkpatri

    Symphonic Metal - Dutch

    I agree, Ron. However, the new album was released as a two CD set. The second CD is all of the same songs, but done solely instrumental; no vocals whatsoever. If you like the music, and I think you do, you'd be pretty impressed with the bonus CD. I know I am. Jason
  14. Jason Kirkpatri

    Symphonic Metal - Dutch

    Two, Ron. The newer one is only the latest album. Bye Bye Beautiful on the newest album is a song directed to the former singer and is somewhat spiteful.
  15. Jason Kirkpatri

    Symphonic Metal - Dutch

    I ordered some of Sirenia's stuff off of this website. I'm impressed. Shipped the same day as I ordered. What's not so impressive is that I ordered their newest album off of Germany's Nuclear Blast site. I failed to see that the album is due out in North America in April 2009, so I ended up...
  16. Jason Kirkpatri

    Symphonic Metal - Dutch

    Sirenia - any suggestions? I'm on their website and listening to "Path to Decay". Sounds good enough for me to purchase, but this is a new lead singer? If so, how does the previous singer stack up? Should I be looking at their past couple of albums, the whole catelogue, what do you think...
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    Symphonic Metal - Dutch

    Hi Ron. Yes, I did order all of these off of Amazon. Most of my stuff I order from Amazon due to limited availability of the music I listen to at my local stores. Stuff like Dimmu Borgir, Amon Amarth, Nightwish, Siebengurgen, Trail of Tears, etc, etc. That's Amazon.ca as I'm up here in...
  18. Jason Kirkpatri

    Symphonic Metal - Dutch

    Thanks for all the discussions. I don't have much to add as I've never listened to these bands before. Based on my experience with European metal (black, death, sypmphonic, etc), I've currently got these on order for blind purchases: Within Temptation: The Heart of Everything; The Silent...
  19. Jason Kirkpatri

    Symphonic Metal - Dutch

    Taken from the tribute to brunettes thread. Sounds like Dutch would be up my alley, but I have not listened to Dutch, Epica, Sirenia, or After Forever. Currently listening to Amon Amarth (great band), Callenish Circle (too bad they broke up) and Sienbenburgen (their comeback album isn't...
  20. Jason Kirkpatri

    Tribute to Brunettes

    Moved to music area. Thanks, Jason
  21. Jason Kirkpatri

    Tribute to Brunettes

    Music question - is this band simmiliar to Nightwish, or Tristania? If so, I might have to check them out. Thanks, Jason
  22. Jason Kirkpatri

    SVS Speakers... I am not happy, can anyone help

    If it was me, I'd take two of the SVS's over to your friend's place and hook them up. Disregarding the receiver part of the equation, that should pinpoint if it's an environment/setup problem (which it sounds like it is). Jason
  23. Jason Kirkpatri

    Books you've read in 2008

    Past month was John Saul: Suffer the Children Punish the Childrn Cry for the Strangers Comes the Blind Fury Whent the Wind Blows The God Project Nathaniel Brainchild Hellfire (just finished last night) The Unwanted The Unloved Creature Second Child Shadows The Homing The Right...
  24. Jason Kirkpatri

    Living without a mobile/cell phone

    I have yet to own a cell phone in my 33 years roaming this planet and I don't plan on getting one in the future either. I don't find that not having a cell phone hinders on my freedom or mobility.
  25. Jason Kirkpatri

    Men's Dress Shoes

    Your priorities are the same as mine. I'm wearing a pair of Dockers with the "all motion comfort" feature. Black shoe, lace up. 1.5 years old and still looking good. Paid $120 Canadian at Shoe Warehouse.
  26. Jason Kirkpatri

    What to spend $500 on?

    ..or Ipod, new shoes (shoes that are too expensive otherwise), some crazy bottle of wine that is more than $20, but less than $500 (maybe $300?), new 24" computer monitor, a nice piece of art for the home, a new light fixture for the home, multiple annual magazine subscriptions, personal...
  27. Jason Kirkpatri

    What to spend $500 on?

    Two backpacks for back country hikes, if you're into that kind of thing. If not, I still vote for the backpacks (the tent and other gear is another issue). Balloon trip. Parachute drop. Helicoptor scenic tour. All of it on black! (if you gamble)
  28. Jason Kirkpatri

    How far do you commute?

    3 km round trip. Love it.
  29. Jason Kirkpatri

    Wii Virtual Console & Wii Ware Weekly Release

    I'm still waiting for Blaster Master by Sunsoft to be released. Anybody hear of any news as to the possibility of this ever happening? (edited for grammar!)
  30. Jason Kirkpatri

    Judas Priest - Nostradamus - June 17

    Just got my tickets. I'll have to dig out my Angel of Retribution tour shirt.
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