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Violet · 21-06-2011, 11:29 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by the_escapist;4835092

Major Minus is indeed a b-side and although b-sides don't GENERALLY make it to the album, this time MIGHT be different.

In other words, she is setting up the terrain to prepare ourselves to buy MM twice: next Monday and when LP5 comes out.

This post has inspired me to explain this to people.

OK. A B-side is a track that doesn't appear on the standard edition of the album (meaning it's not a special/extended/limited edition or something). B-sides generally appear on special/extended/limited editions and/or as an addition to a single. If "Major Minus" were to appear on the standard album version of LP5, it can't be considered a B-side because it's not a special track. Now, if it were to appear on a special edition as a bonus track, that would be different. You can't say for sure whether or not "Major Minus" is a B-side until LP5 comes out. If it were to be on the album, the ETIAW single would then be considered a double A-side because it has two standard album tracks.

Tash · 22-06-2011, 04:56 PM

June 22, 2011 - submitted by Flo, Austria

Q. Dear Oracle,
I fell in love with a girl in my school, but she has a boyfriend and I don't think she is interested in me. Should I tell her my feelings anyway? What if she should decide that she doesn't want me there by her side?
Regards

The Oracle replies:

No Flo, you should not tell her you have feelings. This girl has a boyfriend and if you don't think she's interested in you, chances are she's not; she's interested in her boyfriend! Leave well alone.
She has already decided she doesn't want you by her side as she's with someone else.
The lyrics from What If are about being with someone who decides they no longer want to be with you so don't fit your situation at all. You're in more of a Shiver situation mate.
Behave yourself, stay away from their relationship and you'll have one of your own in time.

Tash · 22-06-2011, 04:57 PM

June 22, 2011 - submitted by Joseph, United Kingdom

Q. Dear Oracle
As we all know, the BBC coverage of Glastonbury is truly appreciated by all us music fans out there who aren't lucky enough to actually be there, but looking on the programme listing page of the BBC Glastonbury site I get slightly worried. You see for U2 on the Friday night they are showing THE WHOLE of the set from 21.45 to whenever, swapping channels halfway through meaning we get to see everything. However it seems that Coldplay on the Satruday are only getting one scheduled programme "including highlights from the other stages" does this mean that we won't see the whole thing? It's the same story for Beyonce. Just wondering if you can shed some light on this...

Regards, Joe.

The Oracle replies:

Blimey Joe, you had me worried there for a minute. I'm watching the band's Glastonbury performance from home (the first time I will miss it ringside) and I'd be as gutted as you if it was highlights.
Fear not people, Anchorman has announced various TV and Radio transmissions so we can sit back, relax and enjoy the show away from the mud bath*.

*Word from the field is that it's pretty muddy right now so if you are going, take as much waterproof stuff as you can.

coldplayisawesome · 22-06-2011, 07:33 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by _Tash;4836449
You're in more of a Shiver situation mate.

Tash · 23-06-2011, 05:45 PM

June 23, 2011 - submitted by Muhammed, Turkey

Q. Why don't Coldplay perform at Eurovision for UK?

The Oracle replies:

Hahahahahahahahahaha! Thanks for that Muhammed, I needed a laugh today. Oh, you're serious? Well, erm, that's just not the done thing really. It's not going to happen. Ever. I'm not even sure that I need to say why. We all know whey don't we?
Hands up who's excited about Saturday?
(Throws hand up in the air).

Tash · 23-06-2011, 05:55 PM

June 23, 2011 - submitted by Charles, United States of America

Q. Hi dear Oracle, iI want to know who is Dominic Leung and what he has to do with Coldplay?

Thank you.

The Oracle replies:

Dominic Leung is a director (& editor). His link to Coldplay is that he directed the video for Clocks, that's his only connection.

jeremyy · 23-06-2011, 06:01 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by _Tash;4837671
June 23, 2011 - submitted by Muhammed, Turkey

Q. Why don't Coldplay perform at Eurovision for UK?

The Oracle replies:

Hahahahahahahahahaha! Thanks for that Muhammed, I needed a laugh today. Oh, you're serious? Well, erm, that's just not the done thing really. It's not going to happen. Ever. I'm not even sure that I need to say why. We all know whey don't we?
Hands up who's excited about Saturday?
(Throws hand up in the air).

I read question but didn't look where this quetioner from and guessed that he was from Turkey. Yes! He is from Turkey. Turkish people are obsessed with Eurovision-but not me

Juanma · 23-06-2011, 06:01 PM

Whats eurovision?

Oracle exited about Glastonbury

86Timewarp · 23-06-2011, 06:02 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by Juanma;4837685
Whats eurovision?

Oracle exited about Glastonbury

2n^ lmao

jeremyy · 23-06-2011, 06:03 PM

Eurovision is a song contest between Europian countries http://www.eurovision.tv/page/dusseldorf-2011

86Timewarp · 23-06-2011, 06:07 PM

Ahh

66 · 23-06-2011, 07:29 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by violetsparks;4835665
This post has inspired me to explain this to people.

OK. A B-side is a track that doesn't appear on the standard edition of the album (meaning it's not a special/extended/limited edition or something). B-sides generally appear on special/extended/limited editions and/or as an addition to a single. If "Major Minus" were to appear on the standard album version of LP5, it can't be considered a B-side because it's not a special track. Now, if it were to appear on a special edition as a bonus track, that would be different. You can't say for sure whether or not "Major Minus" is a B-side until LP5 comes out. If it were to be on the album, the ETIAW single would then be considered a double A-side because it has two standard album tracks.

Not too many double A's released nowadays, but it's definitely not unheard of for a b to receive radio play or become popular.

Ultimately doesn't matter what subtitle is given to the track. We'll still have access to the track, and the band could very well play it all tour.

Violet · 23-06-2011, 07:38 PM

Is it unheard of? No. Is it unlikely? Yeah, 'tis.

I was only trying to make a point. At any rate, I don't get why people are making such a big deal of the issue. It's not gonna be the end of the world if that song doesn't end up on LP5.

juice182 · 24-06-2011, 06:56 AM

June 23, 2011 - submitted by Muhammed, Turkey
Q. Why don't Coldplay perform at Eurovision for UK?
The Oracle replies:
Hahahahahahahahahaha! Thanks for that Muhammed, I needed a laugh today. Oh, you're serious? Well, erm, that's just not the done thing really. It's not going to happen. Ever. I'm not even sure that I need to say why. We all know whey don't we? Hands up who's excited about Saturday? (Throws hand up in the air).

--

what is he referring to?

thanks

busybeeburns · 24-06-2011, 07:29 AM

Eurovision? If you want to take a music career and flush it right down the toilet, that's where you go and perform for your country.

21-06-2011, 11:29 PM	#5461
Violet 2:3 Life Round Here Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 18,749 My Mood: Location: Ripper Street Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 99 Thanked 145 Times in 112 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by the_escapist;4835092 Major Minus is indeed a b-side and although b-sides don't GENERALLY make it to the album, this time MIGHT be different. In other words, she is setting up the terrain to prepare ourselves to buy MM twice: next Monday and when LP5 comes out. This post has inspired me to explain this to people. OK. A B-side is a track that doesn't appear on the standard edition of the album (meaning it's not a special/extended/limited edition or something). B-sides generally appear on special/extended/limited editions and/or as an addition to a single. If "Major Minus" were to appear on the standard album version of LP5, it can't be considered a B-side because it's not a special track. Now, if it were to appear on a special edition as a bonus track, that would be different. You can't say for sure whether or not "Major Minus" is a B-side until LP5 comes out. If it were to be on the album, the ETIAW single would then be considered a double A-side because it has two standard album tracks. __________________ Facebook \| Twitter \| Last \| Tumblr Quote: Originally Posted by Showbiz;4807100 A few people are actually Wolstenfluent. I believe Violet may be one of the lucky few born with this gift.

22-06-2011, 04:56 PM	#5462
Tash Ms Coldplaying 2012 Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 35,489 Location: 0118 Gender: Seen CP: 12 times Fav. CP album: VLVODAAHF Fav. CP song: See You Soon Fav. CP member: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 235 Thanked 4,041 Times in 1,885 Posts	June 22, 2011 - submitted by Flo, Austria Q. Dear Oracle, I fell in love with a girl in my school, but she has a boyfriend and I don't think she is interested in me. Should I tell her my feelings anyway? What if she should decide that she doesn't want me there by her side? Regards The Oracle replies: No Flo, you should not tell her you have feelings. This girl has a boyfriend and if you don't think she's interested in you, chances are she's not; she's interested in her boyfriend! Leave well alone. She has already decided she doesn't want you by her side as she's with someone else. The lyrics from What If are about being with someone who decides they no longer want to be with you so don't fit your situation at all. You're in more of a Shiver situation mate. Behave yourself, stay away from their relationship and you'll have one of your own in time. __________________ Luctor et Emergo/not swallowed in the sea Rotterdam 03-10-08 Nijmegen 09-09-09 Landgraaf 11-06-11 Arras 03-07-11 London 09-12-11 London 10-12-11 Rotterdam 17-12-11 London 01-06-12 London 02-06-12 London 04-06-12 Detroit 01-08-12 The Hague 06-09-12 *it means everything and it means nothing to everybody and nobody - Guy Berryman* *Phil, who is our fifth member, he doesn’t play an instrument but he plays the mobile phone and the laptop computer - Will Champion* *a negative capability is the ability within yourself to accept that things go up and down and you can't always control it and they can't always be up but they won't always be down - Chris Martin* it’s a good noisy crowd that sing through the show at the Ahoy - none more so than when the band are on the B-Stage and the cheer for Will during Us Against The World is so huge that the song grinds to a halt amidst disbelieving giggles on stage - Roadie #42

22-06-2011, 04:57 PM	#5463
Tash Ms Coldplaying 2012 Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 35,489 Location: 0118 Gender: Seen CP: 12 times Fav. CP album: VLVODAAHF Fav. CP song: See You Soon Fav. CP member: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 235 Thanked 4,041 Times in 1,885 Posts	June 22, 2011 - submitted by Joseph, United Kingdom Q. Dear Oracle As we all know, the BBC coverage of Glastonbury is truly appreciated by all us music fans out there who aren't lucky enough to actually be there, but looking on the programme listing page of the BBC Glastonbury site I get slightly worried. You see for U2 on the Friday night they are showing THE WHOLE of the set from 21.45 to whenever, swapping channels halfway through meaning we get to see everything. However it seems that Coldplay on the Satruday are only getting one scheduled programme "including highlights from the other stages" does this mean that we won't see the whole thing? It's the same story for Beyonce. Just wondering if you can shed some light on this... Regards, Joe. The Oracle replies: Blimey Joe, you had me worried there for a minute. I'm watching the band's Glastonbury performance from home (the first time I will miss it ringside) and I'd be as gutted as you if it was highlights. Fear not people, Anchorman has announced various TV and Radio transmissions so we can sit back, relax and enjoy the show away from the mud bath. Word from the field is that it's pretty muddy right now so if you are going, take as much waterproof stuff as you can. __________________ Luctor et Emergo/not swallowed in the sea Rotterdam 03-10-08 Nijmegen 09-09-09 Landgraaf 11-06-11 Arras 03-07-11 London 09-12-11 London 10-12-11 Rotterdam 17-12-11 London 01-06-12 London 02-06-12 London 04-06-12 Detroit 01-08-12 The Hague 06-09-12 *it means everything and it means nothing to everybody and nobody - Guy Berryman* *Phil, who is our fifth member, he doesn’t play an instrument but he plays the mobile phone and the laptop computer - Will Champion* *a negative capability is the ability within yourself to accept that things go up and down and you can't always control it and they can't always be up but they won't always be down - Chris Martin* it’s a good noisy crowd that sing through the show at the Ahoy - none more so than when the band are on the B-Stage and the cheer for Will during Us Against The World is so huge that the song grinds to a halt amidst disbelieving giggles on stage - Roadie #42

22-06-2011, 07:33 PM	#5464
coldplayisawesome Fills! (mm, pizza) Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 24,470 My Mood: Location: Good Ol' Philly Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 146 Thanked 154 Times in 89 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by _Tash;4836449 You're in more of a Shiver situation mate. __________________ Buckin♥♥Love Youtube - Twitter - Tumblr - ER - Fics - ColdplayingTV™ -

23-06-2011, 05:45 PM	#5465
Tash Ms Coldplaying 2012 Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 35,489 Location: 0118 Gender: Seen CP: 12 times Fav. CP album: VLVODAAHF Fav. CP song: See You Soon Fav. CP member: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 235 Thanked 4,041 Times in 1,885 Posts	June 23, 2011 - submitted by Muhammed, Turkey Q. Why don't Coldplay perform at Eurovision for UK? The Oracle replies: Hahahahahahahahahaha! Thanks for that Muhammed, I needed a laugh today. Oh, you're serious? Well, erm, that's just not the done thing really. It's not going to happen. Ever. I'm not even sure that I need to say why. We all know whey don't we? Hands up who's excited about Saturday? (Throws hand up in the air). __________________ Luctor et Emergo/not swallowed in the sea Rotterdam 03-10-08 Nijmegen 09-09-09 Landgraaf 11-06-11 Arras 03-07-11 London 09-12-11 London 10-12-11 Rotterdam 17-12-11 London 01-06-12 London 02-06-12 London 04-06-12 Detroit 01-08-12 The Hague 06-09-12 *it means everything and it means nothing to everybody and nobody - Guy Berryman* *Phil, who is our fifth member, he doesn’t play an instrument but he plays the mobile phone and the laptop computer - Will Champion* *a negative capability is the ability within yourself to accept that things go up and down and you can't always control it and they can't always be up but they won't always be down - Chris Martin* it’s a good noisy crowd that sing through the show at the Ahoy - none more so than when the band are on the B-Stage and the cheer for Will during Us Against The World is so huge that the song grinds to a halt amidst disbelieving giggles on stage - Roadie #42

23-06-2011, 05:55 PM	#5466
Tash Ms Coldplaying 2012 Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 35,489 Location: 0118 Gender: Seen CP: 12 times Fav. CP album: VLVODAAHF Fav. CP song: See You Soon Fav. CP member: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 235 Thanked 4,041 Times in 1,885 Posts	June 23, 2011 - submitted by Charles, United States of America Q. Hi dear Oracle, iI want to know who is Dominic Leung and what he has to do with Coldplay? Thank you. The Oracle replies: Dominic Leung is a director (& editor). His link to Coldplay is that he directed the video for Clocks, that's his only connection. __________________ Luctor et Emergo/not swallowed in the sea Rotterdam 03-10-08 Nijmegen 09-09-09 Landgraaf 11-06-11 Arras 03-07-11 London 09-12-11 London 10-12-11 Rotterdam 17-12-11 London 01-06-12 London 02-06-12 London 04-06-12 Detroit 01-08-12 The Hague 06-09-12 *it means everything and it means nothing to everybody and nobody - Guy Berryman* *Phil, who is our fifth member, he doesn’t play an instrument but he plays the mobile phone and the laptop computer - Will Champion* *a negative capability is the ability within yourself to accept that things go up and down and you can't always control it and they can't always be up but they won't always be down - Chris Martin* it’s a good noisy crowd that sing through the show at the Ahoy - none more so than when the band are on the B-Stage and the cheer for Will during Us Against The World is so huge that the song grinds to a halt amidst disbelieving giggles on stage - Roadie #42

23-06-2011, 06:01 PM	#5467
jeremyy Coldplayer Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 7,499 My Mood: Location: in a stormy haze Gender: Country: Seen CP: 1 times Fav. CP album: AROBTTH Fav. CP song: warning sign Fav. CP member: Chat posts: 1 Thanks given: 268 Thanked 1,379 Times in 608 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by _Tash;4837671 June 23, 2011 - submitted by Muhammed, Turkey Q. Why don't Coldplay perform at Eurovision for UK? The Oracle replies: Hahahahahahahahahaha! Thanks for that Muhammed, I needed a laugh today. Oh, you're serious? Well, erm, that's just not the done thing really. It's not going to happen. Ever. I'm not even sure that I need to say why. We all know whey don't we? Hands up who's excited about Saturday? (Throws hand up in the air). I read question but didn't look where this quetioner from and guessed that he was from Turkey. Yes! He is from Turkey. Turkish people are obsessed with Eurovision-but not me __________________ Here I am and I'll take my time, Here I am and I’ll wait in line always, always.. *It's like when bacon and eggs and mushrooms and chips, put on the same plate. Become something greater than it was individual parts. It's tasty. Our sound is tasty. That is what our sound is.* Chris Martin,2000, Channel 4 Documentary, x

23-06-2011, 06:01 PM	#5468
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23-06-2011, 06:02 PM	#5469
86Timewarp Billy N.™ the Coldplayer Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 3,215 My Mood: Location: Traveling Through Time in a Goofy Lady's European Sports Car Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 94 Thanked 99 Times in 53 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by Juanma;4837685 Whats eurovision? Oracle exited about Glastonbury 2n^ lmao __________________ Ab, Eb/G, Bbsus4, Bb 2012 North American Ambassador 3rd Place Keeper of the Fix You Guitar Riff Last FM \| Thinking Music \| tumblr

23-06-2011, 06:03 PM	#5470
jeremyy Coldplayer Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 7,499 My Mood: Location: in a stormy haze Gender: Country: Seen CP: 1 times Fav. CP album: AROBTTH Fav. CP song: warning sign Fav. CP member: Chat posts: 1 Thanks given: 268 Thanked 1,379 Times in 608 Posts	Eurovision is a song contest between Europian countries http://www.eurovision.tv/page/dusseldorf-2011 __________________ Here I am and I'll take my time, Here I am and I’ll wait in line always, always.. *It's like when bacon and eggs and mushrooms and chips, put on the same plate. Become something greater than it was individual parts. It's tasty. Our sound is tasty. That is what our sound is.* Chris Martin,2000, Channel 4 Documentary, x

23-06-2011, 06:07 PM	#5471
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23-06-2011, 07:29 PM	#5472
66 Coldplayer Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 713 Location: chicago Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by violetsparks;4835665 This post has inspired me to explain this to people. OK. A B-side is a track that doesn't appear on the standard edition of the album (meaning it's not a special/extended/limited edition or something). B-sides generally appear on special/extended/limited editions and/or as an addition to a single. If "Major Minus" were to appear on the standard album version of LP5, it can't be considered a B-side because it's not a special track. Now, if it were to appear on a special edition as a bonus track, that would be different. You can't say for sure whether or not "Major Minus" is a B-side until LP5 comes out. If it were to be on the album, the ETIAW single would then be considered a double A-side because it has two standard album tracks. Not too many double A's released nowadays, but it's definitely not unheard of for a b to receive radio play or become popular. Ultimately doesn't matter what subtitle is given to the track. We'll still have access to the track, and the band could very well play it all tour.

23-06-2011, 07:38 PM	#5473
Violet 2:3 Life Round Here Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 18,749 My Mood: Location: Ripper Street Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 99 Thanked 145 Times in 112 Posts	Is it unheard of? No. Is it unlikely? Yeah, 'tis. I was only trying to make a point. At any rate, I don't get why people are making such a big deal of the issue. It's not gonna be the end of the world if that song doesn't end up on LP5. __________________ Facebook \| Twitter \| Last \| Tumblr Quote: Originally Posted by Showbiz;4807100 A few people are actually Wolstenfluent. I believe Violet may be one of the lucky few born with this gift.

24-06-2011, 06:56 AM	#5474
juice182 Coldplayer Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 2 Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	can someone explain the oracles lastest answer to me? June 23, 2011 - submitted by Muhammed, Turkey Q. Why don't Coldplay perform at Eurovision for UK? The Oracle replies: Hahahahahahahahahaha! Thanks for that Muhammed, I needed a laugh today. Oh, you're serious? Well, erm, that's just not the done thing really. It's not going to happen. Ever. I'm not even sure that I need to say why. We all know whey don't we? Hands up who's excited about Saturday? (Throws hand up in the air). -- what is he referring to? thanks

24-06-2011, 07:29 AM	#5475
busybeeburns mr coldplaying himself Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 46,343 My Mood: Location: test Gender: Country: Seen CP: 20 times Fav. CP album: X&Y Fav. CP song: GPASUYF Fav. CP member: Chat posts: 4 Thanks given: 1,553 Thanked 939 Times in 422 Posts	Eurovision? If you want to take a music career and flush it right down the toilet, that's where you go and perform for your country. __________________ The early bird catches the worm. The second mouse gets the cheese!