Coldplay: Oracle

16 April 2013 - submitted by Angela, United Kingdom

Q. Hi Oracle ! :)
I would like to know.. There's a colour song in each album:
- Yellow in Parachutes
- Green Eyes in AROBTTH
- White Shadows in X&Y
- Violet Hill in VLVODAAHF
- Charlie Brown in Mylo Xyloto
Did they do this on purpose or it's just a coincidence ?
Thanks !

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15 April 2013 - submitted by Elizabeth, United States of America

Q. Hey Oracle,
Today, for the probably the 50th time, I watched Live 2012, which is my favorite movie of all time. In the credits at the end of the movie, under "Montreal Film Crew" "Camera Operators" one of the names listed was "Will Champion" - Is that a coincidence or was Will apart of the filming?! Please let me know!
Your #1 Coldplayer,
Elizabeth :)

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15 April 2013 - submitted by Jesse K, United States of America

Q. Hello Oracle,
You recently answered a question about whether or not Chris or any of the band are vegetarians. I am curious about the segment of 5:29 to 5:45 in this video.
You said that the vegetarian claim is a "common misconception," and I of course believe that you know that for a fact, I'm just curious why Chris wouldn't have set the record straight in this situation? Has he/they only just recently become carnivores? Thanks Oracle!

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12 April 2013 - submitted by Valentina, Argentina

Q. TEAM ORACLE QUESTION #115
I have a little problem. You know that mixing friendship with love it's always a mess. And of course, I got into one of those. But it's not the typical story of best friends who fall in love. We are friends, best friends actually, and I love him. How couldn't I? Is the best friend I ever have. And then it is this part, this physical attraction between us, which is unbearable. We can't help it, we always end up kissing each other. But it doesn't exist a romantic part, not for me at least. I don't want to be his girlfriend, because I'm happy with our relationship just like it is.
But he is different, he is starting to get jealous every time he sees me with another boy and I am not willing to be controlled. Lets say I'm a free spirit. I have no jealousy or envy in my heart, for me he can do whatever he want with whoever he desires. But I don't wanna hurt his feelings.
I said to him the kissing part it's over, that we can't continue if he is jealous, because our friendship it's going to go always in the first place. I did the right thing? It doesn't feel that way, I miss him.
Please tell me if I am crazy, if it is worth it to give up to my freedom just for him.
You have to understand I'm a bit scared, I have awful experiences in the past.
Anyway, thanks for listen. Love.

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12 April 2013 - submitted by The Oracle, United Kingdom

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11 April 2013 - submitted by Janie, United Kingdom

Q. Hi Oracle! I know that all four members went to UCL and the band was formed while they were studying there, so it must be a pretty special place for the band. So are Coldplay planning on doing any concerts at UCL? Would they be willing to do one at all?

Looking forward to hearing your reply!

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11 April 2013 - submitted by Valeria, Mexico

Q. Hello Oracle! I just want to know if Chris or any of the members of the band are vegetarians.
Thank you

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11 April 2013 - submitted by Berend, Netherlands

Q. what happens with the footage of the concert. I can't find official footage of the concert in the Netherlands.

I mean the footage on the big screens:)

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10 April 2013 - submitted by Kate, United Kingdom

Q. I've heard that Guy makes all the clothes for each of the different eras? Is this down to his expert modelling skills?

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10 April 2013 - submitted by Nicolas, Colombia

Q. Hey Oracle, I was watching a video of Clocks in YouTube and I found this video.
At the beginning of the song it is very similar to Clocks I couldn't believe it. Coldplay give permission to that? Please answer me.

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10 April 2013 - submitted by Hasnaa, Morocco

Q. Hello dear Oracle,
What do you think of this? Can we know what they think of that now?
From the first time I've seen it, I said whatever the signed thing may be... from Coldplay it would be precious.
Thank you dear Oracle, wish you all the best :)

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9 April 2013 - submitted by Tobias, Sweden

Q. Hello Oracle, I read about Coldplay's show at the Barclays Center on New Years with Jay-Z. I saw that it was hinted that this show would become an annual thing, is there any truth to that? What are the chances of seeing Coldplay at the Barclays Center to ring in the 2014 new year?

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9 April 2013 - submitted by James, United States of America

Q. I heard that Mylo Xyloto was planned to be a movie kind of like The Wall was. Then I remembered this when Phil Harvey tweeted about Xylobrytes being some sort of evil minions or something. Can you verify whether this is true or not? If it is true why did they never make a movie? That would've been great to watch.

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8 April 2013 - submitted by Loreto, Chile

Q. Who is the female backup singer in Up with the Birds (1:01 min)?

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8 April 2013 - submitted by Alfredo, Argentina

Q. Hi Oracle!
A few days ago I heard a rumour that said that Chris Martin suffers tinnitus, a disease that causes the person that has it hear noises, like hum or hisses.
Is is true or is it just a rumour?
I'm eagerly waiting for you to answer this question.
Thank you for your time.
Bye!

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5 April 2013 - submitted by Analisa, United States of America

Q. TEAM ORACLE QUESTION #114
I am a 21 year-old woman who has been in a committed relationship for 3 years. About 6 months ago, I met another person who I now think I am completely in love with. We just get along in ways that make me feel more complete and more in love and I think about him every day. However, I still have the person I am with. I have never cheated, and I would never plan to. I also have never hinted to this new person in my life that I have feelings for him. He has met my current boyfriend a few times and they both got along just fine. I'm not sure what I should do. If I'm dissatisfied in the relationship I'm in should I just end it and start a new one? Or am I just infatuated and I don't really know what I want? I just don't want to ruin the relationship I have with both of them and I don't want to hurt the person I am currently with because he has done nothing more than love me.

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5 April 2013 - submitted by The Oracle, United Kingdom

Q. WHO'D LIKE TO JOIN TEAM ORACLE?
When I answer questions of a personal nature, Coldplay.com readers often get in touch with their own thoughts. So, we have a weekly feature, Team Oracle, whereby each Friday (with the question asker's permission) we open up a question to all of you to answer too. Then, the following Friday, I'll post a selection of the best answers, alongside my own reply.
ANYONE can join in so, if you'd like to, please email your response to the following question, in no more than 250 words, to theoracle@coldplay.com before midnight Thursday 11th April.

I have a little problem. You know that mixing friendship with love it's always a mess. And of course, I got into one of those. But it's not the typical story of best friends who fall in love. We are friends, best friends actually, and I love him. How couldn't I? Is the best friend I ever have. And then it is this part, this physical attraction between us, which is unbearable. We can't help it, we always end up kissing each other. But it doesn't exist a romantic part, not for me al least. I don't want to be his girlfriend, because I'm happy with our relationship just like it is.
But he is different, he is starting to get jealous every time he sees me with another boy and I am not willing to be controlled. Lets say I'm a free spirit. I have no jealousy or envy in mi heart, for me he can do whatever he want with whoever he desires. But I don't wanna hurt his feelings.
I said to him the kissing part it's over, that we can't continue if he is jealous, because our friendship it's going to go always in the first place. I did the right thing? It doesn't feel that way, I miss him.
Please tell me if I am crazy, if it is worth it to give up to my freedom just for him.
You have to understand I'm a bit scared, I have awful experiences in the past.
Anyway, thanks for listen. Love.
Valentina, Argentina.

Look forward to seeing your replies.
The Oracle

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4 April 2013 - submitted by Jamie, United Kingdom

Q. Hi, The Mighty Oracle. I have just been listening to Coldplay's concert from Zurich on the 26th May, and before the band play Yellow, Chris dedicates the song to Phillip Schofield.

Any idea as to why Chris dedicated it to "Schofe"?

You can hear it here - go to minute 24:25.

Thanks :)

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4 April 2013 - submitted by Caro, Argentina

Q. Dearest Oracle, I was watching videos in French to practice a little bit and all of a sudden I found this song.
The piano sounds just like the acoustic version of Lost by Coldplay. Is it simply sheer coincidence, have they asked Coldplay for permission, or what happened...?

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3 April 2013 - submitted by Erin, United States of America

Q. Hey guys
I am totally wondering about the Blue Room e.p. and Brothers and Sisters e.p.
Are these the first Coldplay recordings or just demos? Thank you in advance! (PS you guys are awesome!)

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3 April 2013 - submitted by Kat, Mexico

Q. Dear Oracle, I wonder have you ever meet any friend or closest friend being a fan? Or have you ever seen someone special through the public on the stage when you look all the people, does someone stand out?

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2 April 2013 - submitted by Taynara, Brazil

Q. Hi Oracle! Today I was watching the video clip Clocks and I was with this doubt: who is the people on the crowd? Like, they're fans or something like? Thanks a lot.

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2 April 2013 - submitted by Tim, United States of America

Q. Hello Oracle,

Why is Coldplay not performing at Glastonbury this year? They are always there!
Also where do I send my fan mail to Coldplay? I am going to England this fall. What areas of the UK do you love to go to? I have to do to a Manchester United football game! LOVE THEM!!!
Cheers,
Tim( who is pretending he is from England).

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2 April 2013 - submitted by Trinidad, Argentina

Q. Hi Oracle, well I've a simple question, I love Christmas Lights, but I don't know from what cd is (I have all the cd's from Coldplay, and it isn't in no one). So, it's in a EP?
Thanks for your time. Congrats from Argentina.

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29 March 2013 - submitted by Vieve, Philippines

Q. TEAM ORACLE QUESTION #113
Hey Oracle! I just want to ask: what can be done if you're always bugged by your mind with the query: "Where is really my rightful place in this world?" It's like it's the question that always get into me because of the drastic turn out of events (e.g. One day, I'm with my friends, next day I feel very alienated) I really don't know what to do.

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29 March 2013 - submitted by The Oracle, United Kingdom

Q. WHO'D LIKE TO JOIN TEAM ORACLE?
When I answer questions of a personal nature, Coldplay.com readers often get in touch with their own thoughts. So, we have a weekly feature, Team Oracle, whereby each Friday (with the question asker's permission) we open up a question to all of you to answer too. Then, the following Friday, I'll post a selection of the best answers, alongside my own reply.
ANYONE can join in so, if you'd like to, please email your response to the following question, in no more than 250 words, to theoracle@coldplay.com before midnight Thursday 4th April.

I am a 21 year-old woman who has been in a committed relationship for 3 years. About 6 months ago, I met another person who I now think I am completely in love with. We just get along in ways that make me feel more complete and more in love and I think about him every day. However, I still have the person I am with. I have never cheated, and I would never plan to. I also have never hinted to this new person in my life that I have feelings for him. He has met my current boyfriend a few times and they both got along just fine. I'm not sure what I should do. If I'm dissatisfied in the relationship I'm in should I just end it and start a new one? Or am I just infatuated and I don't really know what I want? I just don't want to ruin the relationship I have with both of them and I don't want to hurt the person I am currently with because he has done nothing more than love me. Please help. Analisa, USA.

Look forward to seeing your replies.
The Oracle

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28 March 2013 - submitted by Maria, Italy

Q. Hi Dear Oracle. Hope everything's ok over there ;)
I got excited reading that Life Of Pi won as Best Soundtrack at Oscars 2013... so is it true that Paradise is part of it? If yes I'll be more excited. actually! And you? Thanks a lot xxx MC

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28 March 2013 - submitted by lucy, United Kingdom

Q. Dear Oracle,
In the End of Decade Clearout Sale video is it Chris or Jonny wearing the Strawberry Swing outfit?
Thanks from Lucy.

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27 March 2013 - submitted by Mandie, United States of America

Q. Dear Oracle,
You mentioned yesterday that Princess of China is in some way based on a Sigur Ros song, could you please tell me which one? Coldplay and Sigur Ros are my two favorite bands and I would love to know how one inspired the other!
Thanks!

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27 March 2013 - submitted by Margaux, France

Q. Hey Oracle !

I would like to know a little bit more about you. Do you like read ? If so, what is the last book you read? I'll take account of your choices for my next reading ! :)
Thanks ! xx

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27 March 2013 - submitted by Lorena, Chile

Q. Hi, I want to know if this is your account on Instagram. Thanks

with love Lorena.

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26 March 2013 - submitted by Shaikah, Saudi Arabia

Q. Hey I'm big fan of Coldplay in twitter A/Q that was done few months ago. Chris mentioned that falconry - not sure if it is the right word, was one of his hobbies. It also my husband favorite hobby. I really loved to see picture of Chris with his falcon or practicing his hobby? And what they really hunt in England?
Do they hunt buzzard too? I'll be grateful of you post picture.
And sending Coldplay love from Saudi Arabia. Peace.

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26 March 2013 - submitted by Ira, Russia

Q. I heard that Chris had said that the name of the next album would be easier to pronounce. So the name of the next album has already exist. When will the band be ready to declare it?

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25 March 2013 - submitted by Harry, United Kingdom

Q. Is it true that Coldplay signed their contract on Pedaloes?

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25 March 2013 - submitted by Ryan, United Kingdom

Q. Hi Oracle,

Grammatical question. On the album X&Y, track 13 is listed as 'Till Kingdom Come. The apostrophe indicates that the word has been abbreviated from 'Untill' which isn't a word. "Till" (no apostrophe) and " 'Til " appear to be the only correct ways of spelling this preposition.
One of my friends has tattooed this on her person and was a bit disappointed when I pointed out (what I believe) to be an error. I'm not sure that it's intended to be a clever rock-star misspelling of the word, possibly just a graphic artist getting a little excited.

Could you please advise?

Ryan.

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25 March 2013 - submitted by Kelly, United States of America

Q. Has the almighty Oracle ever stepped on a Lego?

Also, has the Oracle ever *gasp* used Comic Sans?

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22 March 2013 - submitted by Matthew, New Zealand

Q. TEAM ORACLE QUESTION #112
Had a big argument with my friend about views on gay marriage and not sure if we will be able to get on from now. Only feel comfortable talking to the almighty Oracle. How do we move on?

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22 March 2013 - submitted by The Oracle, United Kingdom

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21 March 2013 - submitted by Lorelei, United States of America

Q. I have heard from a lot of people that the boys are taking a break for a couple of years. If so, how long is the break going to be and when do you think there is going to be another album or tour?

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21 March 2013 - submitted by Safa, France

Q. I assume the answer is obvious to everybody (or not because..well, I'm asking it !) as no one ever asked this : Do you like Coldplay ? And if so when/how did you start liking them ? Is it before you got your job on this website ? :)
Much love from France ! xx

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20 March 2013 - submitted by Bobbie aka MetalGrannie, United States of America

Q. I'm a grandmother (meaning old lady) who absolutely loves Coldplay. I have all their albums downloaded to my Zune (yes, I bought a Zune and I love it) and have a Coldplay playlist which is always on and playing, although there are 78 gigs worth of music on my 120 gig player. I even sleep with Coldplay on. Is there somewhere I can find who wrote the lyrics and the music to the songs? I especially love Things That I Don't Understand. Thanks!

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20 March 2013 - submitted by Beth, United Kingdom

Q. Hey Oracle:) I heard a rumor that Coldplay will be playing at Glastonbury this year, is it true?

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19 March 2013 - submitted by Nate, United States of America

Q. Hello Oracle, I was wondering how Jonny gets that great sound on his guitar? It sound incredible! And where can I get a book or tabs for how Jonny plays songs and riffs exactly the way he plays them? Thanks see ya!

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19 March 2013 - submitted by John, United States of America

Q. The girl I was about to date moved to another country and now a bunch of girls want me to ask them out. and it's driving me insane they are like forcing me and I can't think clearly anymore how do you know you found the one ?

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18 March 2013 - submitted by Martina, Italy

Q. Almighty Oracle good evening!
Can you please give us some news about Chris running the LA Marathon?? Did he succeed to complete the marathon? Is he still alive?? Please answer now is what we need!!

Thank you!
Martina

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18 March 2013 - submitted by Justin, United States of America

Q. A week or so earlier, you stated that the pictures/videos for the out of place video was due on march 20. the web site says April 2nd. Which is right, because if it's the latter, my pictures will be much better (in a sense...) and better for the clip. thanks
- Justin

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15 March 2013 - submitted by India, United States of America

Q. TEAM ORACLE QUESTION #111
I am young (not too young though) but I am in love. I have known this person for years and have been with them for nearly two now. I would do anything for this person. I love everything about them, from their hair to the way they write to the way they love me. Their imperfections are perfect to me, and despite the tribulations we sometimes face, I always come out feeling even more grateful they are at my side, always there for me.
I'm just 16-does this mean I'm too young to be in love? I feel like I am but all adults know say I have no idea what this means. Please help.
India, USA.

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15 March 2013 - submitted by The Oracle, United Kingdom

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14 March 2013 - submitted by Louise, Australia

Q. What animal makes you laugh the most?

Mine's a sloth.

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14 March 2013 - submitted by Mark, United Kingdom

Q. Hello Oracle,
Just thought I'd let you know about the last episode of Derek, Ricky Gervais's comedy set in an old people's home.
Watched it yesterday.
It was both incredibly sad, and hilarious.
But the killer was the extended mix of Fix You.
It makes me cry anyway, but with the video...........WAAAAAHHHHHHH!!
Can thoroughly recommend it.
It's on 4OD.
Cheers