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hugh · 2009-06-08, 12:03 PM

A perky telepathic waitress and her 173-year-old vampire soul mate, born-again brother, shape-shifting boss and foul-tempered pal are back for a new season of the acclaimed HBO drama series True Blood.

The series is based on the best-selling Sookie Stackhouse novels by Charlaine Harris and tells the tale of a small Louisiana town where vampires live openly amongst their human counterparts, thanks to the invention of mass-produced synthetic blood.

The series follows the unconventional romance between waitress Sookie Stackhouse (Anna Paquin) and her relationship with Bill Compton (Stephen Moyer), the town's first vampire.

Season two picks up with the discovery of a dead body outside Merlotte's and Sookie's reunion with Bill after a daylight rescue that almost turned him to dust. Joining the cast for a two-episode guest-starring role is Evan Rachel Wood as the 500-year-old Vampire Queen of Louisiana.

All 12 new episodes of True Blood will be offered in High Definition on HBO Canada HD and will be available on demand following the network premieres.

On TMN and MC: Sunday, June 14 at 9 p.m. ET/MT.

scrooloose · 2009-06-15, 08:24 AM

Wouldn't you know, a stupid little thunderstorm rolls through my area right at 9:30 pm, and knocks power out for few minutes, interrupting my recording of True Blood. Fortunately I recorded it again on HBO2 and watched it uninterrupted.

It was a pretty good season opener. I liked seeing more of Anna Paquin http://jam.canoe.ca/Television/2009/...enn-story.html

-Mike

dosborne · 2009-07-14, 07:41 AM

I glad I started watching this series and have caught up to live broadcasts. S02 was getting a bit weird though compared to the first season, but this last episode (S02E04) filled in a few blanks.

dm_4u · 2009-07-14, 09:18 AM

I usually hate vampire shows...but this one I just love...right from the opening song until the credits role...

PFD · 2009-07-14, 09:38 AM

Beginning to think it's jumped the shark a bit....we'll see.

Danster · 2009-07-14, 10:25 AM

I don't think so. It seems like they are feeding us more intrigue each week. Those Soldiers of the Sun fanatics spook me....

JohnnyCanuck · 2009-07-14, 10:58 AM

I'm not sure where this whole man-animal thing is going. I am a little worried about that. The rest of the show just rocks, especially the music (is the opening theme by Jace Everett not an absolute killer?).

Ham.Clan · 2009-07-14, 11:23 AM

Episode 4 had some really great music.
My wife and I really enjoy watching this show.

dosborne · 2009-07-14, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyCanuck

I'm not sure where this whole man-animal thing is going. I am a little worried about that.

Me too. The first season was great and more-or-less limited to humans and vamps. Given how good it has been so far though, I have faith and hope that they know what they are doing introducing all these other creatures.

Is it me or did the "Eric" character change considerably this season? He seemed much more powerful in S01.

scrooloose · 2009-07-14, 12:13 PM

The Maryanne Forrester character is interesting. I thought at first she was a witch, but after the last episode I'm not so sure.

-Mike

thefly · 2009-07-14, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scrooloose

The Maryanne Forrester character is interesting. I thought at first she was a witch, but after the last episode I'm not so sure.

-Mike

She is a Maenad. Link below explains the Greek mythology:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maenad

rfielder · 2009-07-15, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyCanuck

The rest of the show just rocks, especially the music (is the opening theme by Jace Everett not an absolute killer?).

Agreed!

I wish there was a list of music for each episode, some of the songs are awesome!

The one playing when everyone was up and dancing in Sam's bar is one I would love to get, but have not found a reference to what the song is or who wrote it.

JohnnyCanuck · 2009-07-15, 10:23 AM

There are music credits for each episode listed on HBO's website. I know the song you mean, I looked for that one as well, but it appears to have been created especially for the episode and I haven't found a release of it yet. It's called Wanna Cause Some Trouble and it is credited to "Black Oak Music".

rfielder · 2009-07-15, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyCanuck

There are music credits for each episode listed on HBO's website. I know the song you mean, I looked for that one as well, but it appears to have been created especially for the episode and I haven't found a release of it yet. It's called Wanna Cause Some Trouble and it is credited to "Black Oak Music".

Far as I can tell, it is "Black Toast Music". Their web site:
http://www.blacktoastmusic.com
If you go there, you can search and find that song. It even lists what CDs it has been on. You can play a clip of the song, and I WANT THAT SONG!!!!. It is amazing WCS, and I want to play it in my class!

However, I have been unable to find a listing for any of them on Amazon.ca/.com, My Music, AllTunes, or anyplace else. I have emailed Black Toast to see if they can tell me where to find the CDs, or if I can buy from them.

Also found the following:
http://true-blood.net/music/music-season-2/

Ham.Clan · 2009-07-15, 11:47 AM

"Dig" by Headbone!
That's the song that played during the end credits.
Thanks rfielder, that last website gave me the answer.

2009-06-08, 12:03 PM	#1
hugh Member #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Toronto Posts: 47,492	in HD: HBO's True Blood Season #2 A perky telepathic waitress and her 173-year-old vampire soul mate, born-again brother, shape-shifting boss and foul-tempered pal are back for a new season of the acclaimed HBO drama series True Blood. The series is based on the best-selling Sookie Stackhouse novels by Charlaine Harris and tells the tale of a small Louisiana town where vampires live openly amongst their human counterparts, thanks to the invention of mass-produced synthetic blood. The series follows the unconventional romance between waitress Sookie Stackhouse (Anna Paquin) and her relationship with Bill Compton (Stephen Moyer), the town's first vampire. Season two picks up with the discovery of a dead body outside Merlotte's and Sookie's reunion with Bill after a daylight rescue that almost turned him to dust. Joining the cast for a two-episode guest-starring role is Evan Rachel Wood as the 500-year-old Vampire Queen of Louisiana. All 12 new episodes of True Blood will be offered in High Definition on HBO Canada HD and will be available on demand following the network premieres. On TMN and MC: Sunday, June 14 at 9 p.m. ET/MT. __________________ As of January 2012, I am no longer the owner of the Digital Home website. If you have questions about the operation of the site, please contact VSAdmin. For personal inquiries contact me at the Hugh Thompson website.

2009-07-14, 10:25 AM	#6
Danster Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Lincoln.NB Pop 465,123 Posts: 5,307	I don't think so. It seems like they are feeding us more intrigue each week. Those Soldiers of the Sun fanatics spook me.... __________________ Home Theatre: Yamaha HTR-6190, Klipsch Speakers, SANYO PLV-Z4, TOSHIBA HDDVD, LG BD555C, Cerwin Vega HTS12 Sub, VIP2300, XBox 360, HTPC.

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2009-06-15, 08:24 AM	#2
scrooloose Veteran Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grimsby, Ont. Posts: 3,117	Wouldn't you know, a stupid little thunderstorm rolls through my area right at 9:30 pm, and knocks power out for few minutes, interrupting my recording of True Blood. Fortunately I recorded it again on HBO2 and watched it uninterrupted. It was a pretty good season opener. I liked seeing more of Anna Paquin http://jam.canoe.ca/Television/2009/...enn-story.html -Mike __________________ Pioneer PRO-110FD \| Pioneer VSX-92TXH \| BELL 9242 \| Panasonic DMP-BD35 \| XBOX 360 \|WD TV Live Hub

2009-07-14, 07:41 AM	#3
dosborne Veteran Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ottawa, ON - Sharp Aquos 52" LCD - Bell 9200, 4x5900, 3x3100, E50 DVD-R, Harmony 880, Garmin C550 Posts: 2,814	I glad I started watching this series and have caught up to live broadcasts. S02 was getting a bit weird though compared to the first season, but this last episode (S02E04) filled in a few blanks.

2009-07-14, 09:18 AM	#4
dm_4u Veteran Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Winnipeg - Bell-HD Posts: 2,090	I usually hate vampire shows...but this one I just love...right from the opening song until the credits role...

2009-07-14, 09:38 AM	#5
PFD Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,053	Beginning to think it's jumped the shark a bit....we'll see.

2009-07-14, 10:58 AM	#7
JohnnyCanuck Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 4,645	I'm not sure where this whole man-animal thing is going. I am a little worried about that. The rest of the show just rocks, especially the music (is the opening theme by Jace Everett not an absolute killer?).

2009-07-14, 11:23 AM	#8
Ham.Clan Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The Highlands Posts: 773	Episode 4 had some really great music. My wife and I really enjoy watching this show.

2009-07-15, 10:23 AM	#13
JohnnyCanuck Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 4,645	There are music credits for each episode listed on HBO's website. I know the song you mean, I looked for that one as well, but it appears to have been created especially for the episode and I haven't found a release of it yet. It's called Wanna Cause Some Trouble and it is credited to "Black Oak Music".

2009-07-15, 11:47 AM	#15
Ham.Clan Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The Highlands Posts: 773	"Dig" by Headbone! That's the song that played during the end credits. Thanks rfielder, that last website gave me the answer.