Ask the Oracle on Coldplay.com (Now in session!)

[Aleluvscp]

I don�t work 24/7 as I need time to do the laundry' date=' deal with domestic matters and of course recharge my oracle batteries.[/quote']:rolleyes:

Don't overwork yourself too much now :dozey:

[Jayzo]

I've been away and come back to see a coldplaying.com mention from the oracle, how very awesome!! :dance:

[Dan Abnormal]

I'm so sad to find that the Oracle is no more willing to give funny questions funny answers,as it has become one of my daily entertainment.sigh.

[Carlaatje]

So, its definitely not Phil...must be Debs or maybe Vicky???

 

 

but you thought I was a fool when I said anchorman could be vicky!!

now you think she's the oracle?!?!:shocked2:

 

I think it's debs as she know everything about signing bands and she gave a huge answer to a question on that subject (also see my little rant 2 pages back)

[Christa42]

nice avi^:rolleyes:

[RedGirl76]

Hi everyone,

 

Just basking in the glow of getting a question answered - mine was the one about Millionaire - lame I know, but it just popped in to my head and so I sent it in. It got answered in less than 3 hours!!!

 

:)

[Carlaatje]

^^tnx!

 

^very cool Ali?! at least you got phil mentioned which is something for his thread btw!

[Christa42]

the oracle is quite random:rolleyes:

congrats^

[Collee]

Quote from the official site:

 

"Should you be looking for the Oracle, you'll find a button at the bottom of the front page and one on the navigation bar, pointing you in the general direction of their impressive wisdom."

 

From the use of that pronoun one might guess the Oracle is more than one person. Or do you think they used "their" to avoid revealing the gender?

[melanieau]

August 28, 2008 - submitted by Tom, Ireland

 

Q. Why do Coldplay like a-ha and Muse so much? U2 are better than them.

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

That's your opinion and of course you're entitled to it. The thing is, it's shared! Coldplay LOVE U2 and always have. Chris obsessed over The Unforgettable Fire. The first album Will bought was Rattle & Hum on cassette. They have been guests at Bono's house as well as at their shows. I mean don't get me wrong they do love a-ha and Muse and many more great artists.

 

 

August 28, 2008 - submitted by Mike, United States of America

 

Q. What weighs more, a pound of feathers or a pound of gold??? The answer is not what you think.

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

It's no fun if you add, "the answer is not what you think". Immediately the reader assumes the answer is not "they're the same" or "gold". This means one could just guess a pound of feathers is heavier, which of course in this case, is absolutely true.

[melanieau]

August 28, 2008 - submitted by Joanna, United Kingdom

 

Q. Guy did the London Marathon back in April, how many hours training did he put in to get to the fitness of being able to run a race like that?

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

Wearing number 36989 Guy crossed the finishing line with his trainer Dan after 3 hours 59 min, which is amazing as Guy only decided he wanted to do it mid February. That�s 9 weeks before race day but only six weeks of full training, as they needed 2 weeks to warm down before the race. Training consisted of one long run per week starting at 10 miles and building up to 20 miles 2 weeks before the race. They also did 2 shorter (3- 5 mile) fast runs per week and 1 medium distance run (6-8 miles) of varying pace.

They ran for Kith & Kids.

 

 

 

August 28, 2008 - submitted by ben, United Kingdom

 

Q. We have the band coming on our radio show this Saturday. What question would you ask them?

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

Hi Ben. It's their 10th anniversary this year of first gig, the Safety E.P, being played on the radio, getting spotted... I'd ask them which teletubby they each represent. I jest of course! How about how their dreams as aspiring students back in 1998 compares to the reality of their success? And send my love.

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[Cobalt]

He better ask the Teletubbies question :laugh3:

[marie/pims]

I want the teletuby question :)

[Jenjie]

why does the oracle need someone else to send them their love? surely, the oracle has contact with them?

 

Ben? its not our favourite dj is it?

[melanieau]

^^ I wondered that...surely he would have told us if he was interviewing them again...

 

 

 

August 28, 2008 - submitted by Krupa, United States of America

 

Q. "Two thousands miles, is very far from here. I think of you, where ever you go.."

What is the name of this song and where can I buy it?

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

2000 Miles is a cover of The Pretenders classic that Coldplay covered in 2003. It was available as download only and ended up being the top selling UK download that year, with proceeds from the sales donated to Future Forests and Stop Handgun Violence campaigns. You can find it on the Internet via search engines.

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August 28, 2008 - submitted by doofuss, Sudan

 

Q. I need a name for an elephant please help me!

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

May I humbly suggest Leonard Edgar Funt (L. E. Funt)? You could call him Lenny for short, which makes a nice change from Nellie.

[Mathieuski]

August 28, 2008 - submitted by Joanna, United Kingdom

 

Q. Guy did the London Marathon back in April, how many hours training did he put in to get to the fitness of being able to run a race like that?

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

Wearing number 36989 Guy crossed the finishing line with his trainer Dan after 3 hours 59 min, which is amazing as Guy only decided he wanted to do it mid February. That�s 9 weeks before race day but only six weeks of full training, as they needed 2 weeks to warm down before the race. Training consisted of one long run per week starting at 10 miles and building up to 20 miles 2 weeks before the race. They also did 2 shorter (3- 5 mile) fast runs per week and 1 medium distance run (6-8 miles) of varying pace.

They ran for Kith & Kids.

 

 

 

Wow, Joanna~

:D

guys, you know what I'm thinkin' ?

[dotty biscotti]

^The same thing crossed my mind...

[Carlaatje]

nahhh her last name is still berryman... I bet he called her to tell about it and since he had to train he would have had less time with his daughter so that probably involved some phone calls....

[melanieau]

August 29, 2008 - submitted by Simon, Netherlands

 

Q. Why did Coldplay wrote an Ode to Deodorant?

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

Your question seems imply that you think Ode to Deodorant was a joke. I know that the lyrics do seem a little whimsical but I can assure you it was a serious composition. It would be like asking why Coldplay wrote Yellow? They just did.

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August 29, 2008 - submitted by CJ, South Africa

 

Q. Just wondered if someone knew the hidden track's name on the album X&Y is NOT Til Kingdom Come but is in fact Make Trade Fair no one seems to know that did you know that oracle?

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

There isn't a Coldplay track called Make Trade Fair so it's not that I or anyone else didn't know. It's simply not true. I'm not sure where you got your copy from, but if it says Make Trade Fair on it, it can only be a reference to the cause of the same name that the band are associated with.

 

August 29, 2008 - submitted by Patrick, United States of America

 

Q. I just got a Martin D-18 for my birthday from my girlfriend...she's amazing...what acoustic pickup would you suggest putting in it?

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

How about a Fishman bridge pickup with single volume control?

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August 29, 2008 - submitted by Jody, United Kingdom

 

Q. On which beach was the video for Yellow filmed?

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

It was Studland Bay, which is a few miles north of Swanage. The area is part of the National Trust and is renowned for being one of the most beautiful beaches in England.

 

August 29, 2008 - submitted by Cemre, Turkey

 

Q. Hey Oracle, I just wanted to ask about the song "Under The Tracks". It's known as a Coldplay song, but we all can understand that it's not Chris singing. Who is singing then? And is it even a Coldplay song?

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

You're right Cemre, it's not Chris and it's not Coldplay. This is a myth that has been knocking around for a few years. The actual artist who recorded it is Creeper Lagoon.

 

August 29, 2008 - submitted by Paul, United States of America

 

Q. And I dont want to start a discusion... But how come are you inspired in a Latino Picture for this new album and you are no doing promotion in Latino Countries, maybe your planing to go to Mexico...but there more countries where you have a lot of fans in Central and South America.

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

During the last world tour - Twisted Logic Tour - there were no Latin American dates. The following year Coldplay started to record the 4th album. Initially they intended to showcase some new songs and chose to do that in Latin America. It ended up being a one off special tour without the new songs. They didn't visit anywhere else, but came back and continued recording Viva la Vida but this time with more influence from the countries they had visited. There are many countries that are waiting for a tour and not everyone will get to see them. Keep checking as new dates pop up all the time.

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[Lore]

Q. Just wondered if someone knew the hidden track's name on the album X&Y is NOT Til Kingdom Come but is in fact Make Trade Fair no one seems to know that did you know that oracle?

 

 

what a stupid question :laugh3:

[Mimixxx]

September 1, 2008 - submitted by karina, Australia

 

Q. Is it true Coldplay are going to do a duet with Kylie Minogue???

 

The Oracle replies:

 

This song has already been recorded months ago. It hasn't been played out anywhere yet nor has it been announced officially where you're going to get to hear it. Sit tight and all will be revealed... eventually.

 

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September 1, 2008 - submitted by Ivka, Slovakia

 

Q. What are those coloured streamers on Chris' fingers? (kind of material..?)

 

The Oracle replies:

 

This isn't relevant any longer as Chris only wore the coloured tape (electrical tape) during the Twisted Logic tour. It tied in with the X&Y Baudot code of coloured blocks on the album's cover.

 

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September 1, 2008 - submitted by Adam, United States of America

Q. Is there any place I can obtain the version of song Dry Your Eyes with Chris and the Roots? I have not been able to find it anywhere.

 

The Oracle replies:

 

Chris sang the chorus on the original demo of Dry Your Eyes by The Streets not The Roots. There was an unofficial copy floating around on the internet at the time, which was also played on a U.S radio station. As it hadn't been given the green light it caused controversy when it was revealed that this version was to be ditched and wasn't intended for public delectation.

 

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September 1, 2008 - submitted by mayte, Peru

 

Q. How much you guys know about latin american culture? and why don't you visit machu picchu in Peru?

 

The Oracle replies:

 

Collectively they know quite a bit. Also the Oracle has been to Machu Picchu twice.

 

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September 1, 2008 - submitted by Krine, France

Q. During Yellow, in concert, there are big balloons, like in the next tour? (thanks for the show on BBC and thanks you, Oracle).

 

The Oracle replies:

 

The balloons appeared during the last tour and the band don't tend to repeat any effects so you won't be seeing those again. There are other visual delights on this tour but if you loved the big yellow balloons during Yellow, you can see plenty of photos and videos of them online.

 

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September 1, 2008 - submitted by Yolanda, Mexico

Q. Ok is there really something or someone of Coldplay in the song by Nelly Furtado: All Good Things Come To An End?

 

The Oracle replies:

 

This is another collaboration that hit trouble when it came to being released. Chris was heavily involved in the writing, performance and recording of this song. Again a version was leaked onto the internet but his vocals were removed from the official release.

 

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September 1, 2008 - submitted by Linnea, Sweden

 

Q. At the blog Roadie #42, there is a picture of Chris reading, what is the title of the book?

The Oracle replies:

 

Well, Chris said on the radio this weekend that it could have been The Audacity of Hope by Barack Obama but it certainly doesn't look like it! There's been a lot of interest over this particular photo as if it's the only book Chris has ever read. There's always a lot of book reading on tour so we can't be sure, though I heard that particular one might be Oscar Wilde.

http://www.coldplay.com/oracle.php?page=0

[Jenjie]

September 1, 2008 - submitted by Linnea, Sweden

 

Q. At the blog Roadie #42, there is a picture of Chris reading, what is the title of the book?

 

The Oracle replies:

 

Well, Chris said on the radio this weekend that it could have been The Audacity of Hope by Barack Obama but it certainly doesn't look like it! There's been a lot of interest over this particular photo as if it's the only book Chris has ever read. There's always a lot of book reading on tour so we can't be sure, though I heard that particular one might be Oscar Wilde.

 

 

September 1, 2008 - submitted by Yolanda, Mexico

 

Q. Ok is there really something or someone of Coldplay in the song by Nelly Furtado: All Good Things Come To An End?

 

The Oracle replies:

 

This is another collaboration that hit trouble when it came to being released. Chris was heavily involved in the writing, performance and recording of this song. Again a version was leaked onto the internet but his vocals were removed from the official release.

 

 

 

September 1, 2008 - submitted by Krine, France

 

Q. During Yellow, in concert, there are big balloons, like in the next tour? (thanks for the show on BBC and thanks you, Oracle).

 

The Oracle replies:

 

The balloons appeared during the last tour and the band don't tend to repeat any effects so you won't be seeing those again. There are other visual delights on this tour but if you loved the big yellow balloons during Yellow, you can see plenty of photos and videos of them online.

 

 

 

September 1, 2008 - submitted by mayte, Peru

 

Q. How much you guys know about latin american culture? and why don't you visit machu picchu in Peru?

 

The Oracle replies:

 

Collectively they know quite a bit. Also the Oracle has been to Machu Picchu twice.

 

 

 

September 1, 2008 - submitted by Adam, United States of America

 

Q. Is there any place I can obtain the version of song Dry Your Eyes with Chris and the Roots? I have not been able to find it anywhere.

 

The Oracle replies:

 

Chris sang the chorus on the original demo of Dry Your Eyes by The Streets not The Roots. There was an unofficial copy floating around on the internet at the time, which was also played on a U.S radio station. As it hadn't been given the green light it caused controversy when it was revealed that this version was to be ditched and wasn't intended for public delectation.

 

 

 

September 1, 2008 - submitted by Ivka, Slovakia

 

Q. What are those coloured streamers on Chris' fingers? (kind of material..?)

 

The Oracle replies:

 

This isn't relevant any longer as Chris only wore the coloured tape (electrical tape) during the Twisted Logic tour. It tied in with the X&Y Baudot code of coloured blocks on the album's cover.

 

 

 

September 1, 2008 - submitted by karina, Australia

 

Q. Is it true Coldplay are going to do a duet with Kylie Minogue???

 

The Oracle replies:

 

This song has already been recorded months ago. It hasn't been played out anywhere yet nor has it been announced officially where you're going to get to hear it. Sit tight and all will be revealed... eventually.

[Jenjie]

grrrrrrrrrrr Mich has a faster copy & paste finger :laugh3:

[Mimixxx]

Mwahahahahahah :evil: :kiss:

[Carlaatje]

September 1, 2008 - submitted by karina, Australia

 

Q. Is it true Coldplay are going to do a duet with Kylie Minogue???

 

The Oracle replies:

 

This song has already been recorded months ago. It hasn't been played out anywhere yet nor has it been announced officially where you're going to get to hear it. Sit tight and all will be revealed... eventually.

 

already knew this...

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September 1, 2008 - submitted by Ivka, Slovakia

 

Q. What are those coloured streamers on Chris' fingers? (kind of material..?)

 

The Oracle replies:

 

This isn't relevant any longer as Chris only wore the coloured tape (electrical tape) during the Twisted Logic tour. It tied in with the X&Y Baudot code of coloured blocks on the album's cover.

 

already knew this and even if I didn't, THINK FOR A SECOND DAMMIT

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September 1, 2008 - submitted by Adam, United States of America

Q. Is there any place I can obtain the version of song Dry Your Eyes with Chris and the Roots? I have not been able to find it anywhere.

 

The Oracle replies:

 

Chris sang the chorus on the original demo of Dry Your Eyes by The Streets not The Roots. There was an unofficial copy floating around on the internet at the time, which was also played on a U.S radio station. As it hadn't been given the green light it caused controversy when it was revealed that this version was to be ditched and wasn't intended for public delectation.

 

enough with the collaboration b-side questions already! do all of them in one question and get it over with

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September 1, 2008 - submitted by mayte, Peru

 

Q. How much you guys know about latin american culture? and why don't you visit machu picchu in Peru?

 

The Oracle replies:

 

Collectively they know quite a bit. Also the Oracle has been to Machu Picchu twice.

 

who cares and who cares? where the oracle goes on vacation?

 

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September 1, 2008 - submitted by Krine, France

Q. During Yellow, in concert, there are big balloons, like in the next tour? (thanks for the show on BBC and thanks you, Oracle).

 

The Oracle replies:

 

The balloons appeared during the last tour and the band don't tend to repeat any effects so you won't be seeing those again. There are other visual delights on this tour but if you loved the big yellow balloons during Yellow, you can see plenty of photos and videos of them online.

 

nice observation

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September 1, 2008 - submitted by Yolanda, Mexico

Q. Ok is there really something or someone of Coldplay in the song by Nelly Furtado: All Good Things Come To An End?

 

The Oracle replies:

 

This is another collaboration that hit trouble when it came to being released. Chris was heavily involved in the writing, performance and recording of this song. Again a version was leaked onto the internet but his vocals were removed from the official release.

 

^see above answer... and try google sometime

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September 1, 2008 - submitted by Linnea, Sweden

 

Q. At the blog Roadie #42, there is a picture of Chris reading, what is the title of the book?

 

The Oracle replies:

 

Well, Chris said on the radio this weekend that it could have been The Audacity of Hope by Barack Obama but it certainly doesn't look like it! There's been a lot of interest over this particular photo as if it's the only book Chris has ever read. There's always a lot of book reading on tour so we can't be sure, though I heard that particular one might be Oscar Wilde.

 

why do we have the urge to read whatever chris is reading?

 

 

sorry for my rant hahah but I just can't help myself