Q. Hi Oracle! I was at a hair salon/boutique in southern California and I found a wallet that says it was designed by Coldplay. It has a positive sign on it and what I think is Chris Martin's handwriting. When did they do this and what was it for? Please answer because I'm incredibly curious!
Thanks.

Q. Hi Oracle!
I saw the pictures of the puppets and I wonder if it's only Chris's puppet that can "talk" because in the video of LiT ii, we just can see Guy's and Will's puppet singing "oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh" ... But on these pictures, they don't all seem that they can "talk"...
So, do all the puppets move their mouth?
Thanks =D

Q. Is the Thin White Duke who remixed Viva La Vida in any way associated with David Bowie?

Q. Dear oracle:
Q.
All my life I've had great grades at school, and I've always loved to study, basically all my life I have tried to be the best in the academic world, but it seems that from a time on all of these is falling apart and I don't know why, specially because I don't have any big problems that can cause this, I was wondering if maybe you could give some advice so that I can get back on track and stop failing all these grades... :D
Thank you!
Gab.

Q. Dear Oracle,
Could you ask the Curator if it is difficult to pick a new piece of art to show each day? Also, could you ask how many pieces are sent in each day? Thank you

Q. DEAR ORACLE, I HAVE SEEN ON YOU TUBE THE VIDEO OF POLITIK AT THE GLASTONBURY FESTIVAL 2005, WHAT CHRIS SAID IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SONG? I DON'T UNDERSTAND...THANKS SO MUCH
marta

Q. Almighty Oracle,

Will there be a behind-the-scene video for Strawberry Swing video? I think that video is brilliant and I would like to find out how they made it.

Thanks!

Q. Hi Oracle,

It's been brought to my attention that Coldplay use to have a fanzine? Is this true? And did they have just one or were there multiple copies? Where could I still find these to buy as well?

As always, thank you!

Liz

Q. Hey Oracle. This might come off very narcissistic, so don't take this the wrong way. I'm the prettiest of my friends. I dress the best, I always look the best, but somehow whenever we go out, they get all the attention from guys. I really don't understand why, and it's starting to get to my self esteem. Any idea why this happens?

Q. Oracle,

How do you choose the questions that you answer? I have submitted a bunch now, but never get a reply and they are always Coldplay related. Are they stupid questions? Secrets that cannot be answered?

Q. Hi Oracle,
Who is Anton Corbijn? I noticed his name on some remixes like VLV and Talk, and also in a book with a picture of U2 beside his name. What part does he play in Coldplay?
Thanks!
Allie

Q. UNDERGROUND SAVED MY LIFE...

Q. Did Coldplay release a DVD entitled 'Secret Gig in Paradiso Amsterdam, Netherlands, 5 June 2008'? Or did they authorize it or something?

Q. Hello Oh Mighty Oracle!

I am interested in creating a music video for The Exhibition Room. If I want to create a music video for a Coldplay song, will this go against the whole copyright situation it mentions?

Thanks!

Melissa from Los Angeles =)

Q. Dear Oracle
I have a girlfriend, and I promised to be honest with her about every thing between us.
yesterday, I had an erotic dream with a girl friend of mine. should I tell her this or bury it with me?

Q. Please clarify for non-United Kingdom folk:

quid = pound(s)
crimbo = ?
busk(ing) = ?

Thanks Oracle!

Q. Dear Oracle,
My sister is currently living at Nova Scotia, and yesterday she told me she saw Chris walking down the street, which, as she likes to exaggerate, I didn't believe. We both decided to investigate if this fact was true, so I decided to ask to you, is it true that he was at Nova Scotia around November 9?
I will surely be jealous but amazed at the same time if it is true, because my sister assures he smiled at her!

Thanks for your time and information, take care.

Q. Dear Oracle,

I was just reading the Hopes and Fears deluxe edition booklet, and it says, "The same label had helped Coldplay by releasing their Brothers & Sisters single in 1999 (which meant Rice-Oxley was following in the footsteps of former University friend Chris Martin)."

Does that mean that Chris and Tim aren't friends anymore?

Q. Hi Oracle hope all is well; I was thinking of trying to earn a few extra quid for good old crimbo....I have been considering busking which leads me to the following questions

1. Did any of Coldplay ever busk either together or alone?
2. If so... Were they any good?
and
3. How much did they make?

:) JB BELFAST.

Q. I've noticed that the version of Yellow being played in the tour so far is faster than the album and previous live versions. Any reason for this change in tempo?

Q. What exactly did Brooke have for lunch?

Q. Oracle!

I met this really nice guy a couple days ago and I really enjoyed our conversation.

I later found out that he actually lives in my building on the same floor!

I'd really like to get to know him better, but I don't know how to approach him!

Help me dear Oracle!

Q. Dear Oracle,
I've recently taken up bass guitar and I can't seem to find many recognizable - and of course by this I mean that someone would need to be able to tell what song it was right away - and semi-easy songs to learn. So my question is do you have any suggestions, and also in your opinion, what songs have the best bass lines of all time?

Q. Dear Oracle
I have no question. Just want to send the band my thanks for their 100 Fuse interview.
It's nice that they show there fans the real history behind the band.
Your big fan S.O.S.

Q. Hi Oracle, I have a dilemma that's making me feel somewhat guilty. I've been messaging with this guy I met on the internet. The conversations have ranged from nice and fun, to flirtatious and extremely racy. The problem is, I know this guy has a girlfriend. I tell myself it's ok, because we don't know each other, never seen each other, and we aren't physically doing anything. Plus, we live in two different countries, and its just fantasizing, right? Should I be ashamed, or is it harmless? I seriously want to know from an outside opinion.

Thanks.

Q. Hey Oracle! How did Trevor Parker know about the exhibition room before it was announced on coldplay.com?

Q. Hi Oracle! I'm curious to know if the daily Exhibition Room entry is selected from the current day's submissions, or from all the submissions sent in so far. Or what. Thanks.

Q. Hello Oracle!
Yesterday, I was watching a Coldplay video on YouTube and the boys were playing You Only Live Twice. I'm sure that I had seen the name of this song before but I can't remember where. I looked for it on the Recordings but I couldn't find anything... Was it released as a single, or an EP, etc?

Thanks!

Q. Hello Oracle :~)
The other day Lone from Denmark asked about seeing Guy. Could it be Guy's twin?

Q. My son Henry who's 4 is having a flu jab tomorrow, my wife says that we should tell him, I think not, what do you suggest?

Q. Hey Oracle,
I don't know if this was ever asked before, but I've always wondered when watching some live Yellow videos what that guitar Chris likes to use is. That really cute, yellow, teardrop-shaped one? Thanks Oracle!

Q. Hey there...

I`m sure I saw Guy here in Sora, Denmark yesterday, though I got the sun direct in eyes.
What on earth is he doing in this hole, when all Music-Mecca is in UK?
OK we have -particularly - some young bands here, that is worth listen to!

Q. Was Chris Martin ever associated with a band called "The Pectorals"? I was watching "Cash Cab" the other day and there was a question involving Chris and a band called that.

Thanks!

Q. Hey Oracle: You recently answered a question about demo's... What I want to know: if say you're in a band- should you look to play a few gigs before signing to a label? And should one immediately send your demo's to a BIG company like Parlophone, or try a smaller company first? Also,I saw that the "Howling Bells" (Aussie band) got signed to a UK company and had to relocate to the UK... Would one necessarily have to move if one got signed to such a company???

Thank you for your help!!!

Q. Great Oracle!

I have a question that has nothing to do with Coldplay, but I hope you'll answer it anyway(that rhymed).

I have to go to the hospital for a blood test, but I'm very very very afraid of needles!!! What should I do?

I'd very much like to keep my blood where it belongs, in my body!

Thanks!

Q. Hey-lo Oracle person,
If I cover a Coldplay song and it is slightly successful, would I have to pay royalties on said song? How would I go about that? Or does Coldplay not even care?

Q. Who do I send my demo to?? I don't know who to pick??

Q. Hey! I'm playing a game where you have to quote Coldplay songs. What song has the sentence "have done for" in it? TY <3

Q. Oracle, I was reading the other day that to choose who was the singer for Coldplay Chris, Guy, Will and Jonny wrestled. They did this because they knew that the singer would get all of the publicity. Is this true? Thanks a lot.

Q. Hey Oracle!
I was looking at the cassette tape for Ode to Deodorant, and it has Phil's number on it. Could I still contact him on it, or is he guilty of false advertising after all these years?

Thanks!

Q. Dear Oracle,
If I were to start a band called HotAct...would Coldplay sue me? Thanks.

Q. Hey Oracle, I just saw the new pictures from the Great Penny Howle and I knew that she took a bunch of pictures of the boys back in the X&Y days, but was surprised to see pictures of hers from Wembley. So I was wondering, is she or was she sort of like the bands official photographer? Is she good friends with the band. All her stuff is brilliant by the way. She's one of my favorites!

Q. Hello Oracle!
I was wondering in that picture of the Coldplay puppets in Corfu, what book are they reading? They seemed to be really into it.
Thanks

Q. Dear Oracle,
have you ever seen Chris playing on the drums? We only see him on piano or guitar. I really wonder if he´s able to play one or two of his own tracks on drums...
Thank you so much!

Q. I laughed so hard when I read the question that Joe from the US submitted.
and your answer is false, it's BLACK BEARS.
Just ask Jim Halpert, he agrees.

Fact: Bears eat beets, bears beats battelstar galactica.


peace out Mr.Elcaro,
-Ains.

Q. Hi Oracle
I was lucky enough to be at the U2 show in Las Vegas recently, and to my great delight,at the end of Beautiful Day, Bono broke into a bit of "Lights will gu-u-u-u-uide you home...." , which was the highlight of the show for me :-)
It didn't occur to me on the night, but I was wondering if Chris was at that show?

Q. Have the band ever performed Amsterdam live in Amsterdam?

Q. Oh, Magnificent Oracle,
Have Roadie #42 and Anchorman been furloughed due to a lack of funds? I'll gladly pay for my copy of Leftrightleftrightleft if it means they can have their jobs back!
Kisses to all!
-H

Q. What kind of bear is best?

Q. Hi Oracle
I try my best but I don't succeed....
An answer from you is what I need....
But if I never try I'll never know...
4th question but no answer yet so here's another try...
Could you resolve a debate between me and my husband?
We were at the LCCC gig on 12th Sept, I am sure the band watched Jay Z from the balcony/stand and I am even more convinced having seen the Coldplay puppet photo with the cricket bat, I took a photo on my phone but the zoom wasn't good enough for really clear images, my husband says I am wrong???
Many thanks in anticipation
Lisa