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 Topic: Coldplay newsThe new items published under this topic are as follows.
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Coldplay's Oracle expresses mutual respect for 'The Curator'...
Posted by busybeeburns on Thursday, November 19, 2009 - 06:39 PM (189 Reads)
Topic Coldplay news
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 More questions answered by The Oracle... (over 1000 questions now answered - submit yours now!)
November 19, 2009 - submitted by Julia, United States of America
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
The Oracle replies:
I asked... in the 2 weeks since the room opened its virtual doors there have been 2868 submissions so that's a little over 200 per day. And apparently it's very difficult because the standard is very high. It can't be harder than selecting questions here but anyway... I'll take this opportunity to mention that the Curator does their thing and I do mine so I'm wondering why I am getting a lot of questions sent in about it. Folks there really is no point sending me notes telling me that your friend has submitted a great piece of work and you're upset it's not up. Or that you yourself have submitted and want to know if you should assume it's rubbish. I leave all those decisions to the Curator but as I just mentioned if it's getting 1434 entries per week and only 5 are displayed the odds of being chosen are greatly reduced. Similarly to the Oracle section this doesn't mean it won't appear in the future so I guess that's something we do have in common.
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Win a signed Viva tour programme (official Coldplay competition)
Posted by busybeeburns on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 - 07:25 PM (444 Reads)
Topic Coldplay news
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 For Coldplay.com's latest competition announced through the latest edition of The Messenger released this week, they're offering you the chance to win a Coldplay Viva Tour Programme signed by the whole band. To be in with a chance of winning it simply send your name and address to competitions@coldplay.com before Monday November 30th. One entry per person please.
In other Messenger news, there is a reminder about the recently launched Exhibition Room at Coldplay.com. The idea is that while the band are in the studio, this digital art gallery will feature submissions from Coldplay fans (ie you!), with a new exhibit on display every weekday. Click here to check out the Exhibits selected by the Curator so far, and to submit your own creation. The official site are really pleased with how it's shaping up - and there have been some excellent submissions so far! (see the first batch after the jump).
Don't forget also that back in July, Coldplay recorded a Stripped acoustic session in LA's Capitol Records building. You can now watch the entire session on iheartradio's site by clicking here - it's definitely worth a look, says the Messenger.
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Coldplay's Oracle reminisces over the old fanzines from Coldplayground
Posted by busybeeburns on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 - 05:05 PM (203 Reads)
Topic Coldplay news
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More questions answered by The Oracle... (over 1000 questions now answered - submit yours now!)
November 17, 2009 - submitted by Liz, United States of America
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
The Oracle replies:
There were 2 separate fanzines but both are now defunct. The first was run by a group of ten dedicated fans and sent out as a physical magazine to subscribers of the short-lived official fan club Coldplayground. The second ezine replaced the fan club and was a free mailout send via email. There are copies of Coldplayground's fanzine still available on the Internet if you hunt around.
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X Factor's Stacey Solomon receives gifts from Coldplay
Posted by busybeeburns on Sunday, November 15, 2009 - 10:00 AM (665 Reads)
Topic Coldplay news
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 X Factor's Stacey Soloman was made up yesterday to receive a special delivery from Coldplay. The singer - nicknamed Dagenham Stace - was said to be ecstatic when she received a personalised signed disc from frontman Chris Martin and the rest of the band. It read: "We love watching you on TV. Your singing is great and you're very lovely, Coldplay x." See the photo after the jump.
Stacey sang Coldplay's track The Scientist in week one of the live finals and received praise from all four of the judges. A source backstage said: "Stacey was over the moon with the present and was quivering with excitement. She literally couldn't believe it. Dannii's thrilled that the band namechecked Stacey, too."
More discussion on this is at the Coldplay forum here onwards [thanks mimixxx]
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Coldplay's Oracle addresses concerns with copyright in the Exhibition Room
Posted by busybeeburns on Saturday, November 14, 2009 - 12:23 PM (373 Reads)
Topic Coldplay news
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More questions answered by The Oracle... (over 1000 questions now answered - submit yours now!)
November 13, 2009 - submitted by Melissa, United States of America
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 =)
The Oracle replies:
The Curator says they're looking for original music and soundtracks to the videos so would prefer people not to use any other artist's music. Apparently Coldplay music may be considered but so far none of those have been selected. The Exhibition Room is not like the Lost? video competition which is why the world is your oyster...
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The Oracle looks back on the early connections between Coldplay and Keane
Posted by busybeeburns on Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 06:54 PM (396 Reads)
Topic Coldplay news
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More questions answered by The Oracle... (over 1000 questions now answered - submit yours now!)
November 12, 2009 - submitted by Jesse, Australia
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?
The Oracle replies:
The 'former' is referring to the University not to be being friends. They do still bump into each other from time to time but aren't actually close friends as both are so busy with their bands. It's very hard to keep in touch with people when you're in a band; writing, recording and touring. Chris once phoned Danny MacNamara (Embrace) to ask if they were still friends as it had been so long since he'd had the chance to get in touch. (He said yes by the way). For anyone interested the label that released both Coldplay's and Keane's first outing was Fierce Panda.
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Coldplay's Oracle spins the various live versions of Yellow...
Posted by busybeeburns on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 - 02:34 PM (487 Reads)
Topic Coldplay news
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More questions answered by The Oracle... (over 1000 questions now answered - submit yours now!)
November 11, 2009 - submitted by Daniel, Australia
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?
The Oracle replies:
As you can imagine when you have a song that you know you are going to be playing for the rest of your career it's good to take a different spin on it every tour. They did however ditch an acoustic version... If you look back to the Twisted Logic tour there was a completely different approach then too.
November 11, 2009 - submitted by JB, United Kingdom
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.
The Oracle replies:
Chris and Will did in fact busk together during their time at UCL and they humbly say that they weren't great and didn't actually earn much at all!
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Coldplay's Stripped performance available online now (worldwide)
Posted by busybeeburns on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 - 04:51 PM (1107 Reads)
Topic Coldplay news
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 Coldplay.com have today posted a reminder that you can now check out Coldplay's "Stripped" acoustic session online. The performance took place at the Capitol Records Studio in Hollywood, CA on July 19, 2009. You can discuss this performance at the Coldplay forum here onwards. Here's Anchorman with more details:
Good afternoon. You might remember that, back in July, Roadie #42 wrote about a Stripped acoustic session which Coldplay recorded in LA's Capitol Records building. Well, you can now watch the session on iheartradio's site by clicking here. And it's quite a treat. Anchorman
Here's what Roadie #42 wrote about the intimate show: "In the spirit of keeping things interesting, there's nothing like a quick "two gigs in one day, in two separate cities" to keep you on your toes. The band have been booked in to do a radio recording at the Capitol Records building to a very small audience. Beyond this, details have been decidedly sketchy. Eventually, the day is upon us and things begin to take shape...
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