awww i love him!!!!!!!!!!

 

Mr Darcy!!!!!! :heart:

October 8, 2008 - submitted by Israel, United States of America

 

 

Q. First off, Coldplay is probably one of the best bands I've heard. Such versatility in their music is unprecedented and unique. Thanks to all the sound/recording engineers who have worked with Coldplay, and making their uniqueness come alive! Now, my question--which comes from my sound/recording engineering studies--is: does Coldplay have a company in charge of running all their sound at every single one of their shows or does Coldplay just deal with the "in-venue" or "in-house" engineers? And is there a way to contact these companies, or engineers?

 

The Oracle replies:

 

 

Actually Coldplay have used the same sound engineer for their live shows since about 1999! His name is Dan Green.

October 8, 2008 - submitted by Richard, United Kingdom

 

Q. Hi Oracle,

I watched the Live 2003 DVD again the other day and noticed that during Yellow there was an acoustic guitar being played yet none of the guys were playing it.

I've also noticed similar extra effects being added throughout other live performances that couldn't have possibly been played by the band.

Am I right in thinking there is a fifth member backstage who plays extra instruments and if so who is this person?

 

The Oracle replies:

 

Matt McGinn played the acoustic part on guitar during that tour but generally speaking unless it's a guitar you're hearing, it isn't a 'real' instrument that's being played.

October 8, 2008 - submitted by gabriela, Mexico

 

Q. Is the handwriting in the blog of "a letter from Chris" actually his handwriting?

 

The Oracle replies:

 

Indeed it is.

October 8, 2008 - submitted by Imran, Singapore

 

Q. Oracle,will the guys ever do a Chris Cornell song? Chris' voice sounds kinda similar to the other Chris!

 

The Oracle replies:

 

I don't want to offend you Imran but they sound nothing like each other! In fact, the only thing they appear to have in common is that they are both male singer/songwriters/musicians named Chris!

That said Chris M is a fan of Chris C's vocals.

^^^No offense to Imran from Singapore, but what this person could possibly be smoking to even think that Both Chris's vocals are similar??? :thinking:

Aww poor Imran...

 

In her defence the song he did for Casino Royale, is a little bit Chris Martin-ish I think. Just a little, when he hits the high notes.

Yeah, if you really love tow acts, I guess it's quite easy to compare them.

 

When I'm not listening to Coldplay, I'm listening to Kylie

 

Lhuna.... Lhuna.... when will we hear you???

This is Oracle-related, so i thought i'd post it here

Originally Posted by Jenjie;2563416

http://vereeniging.blogspot.com/2008...y-comfort.html

 

Coldplay Comfort

 

Up until 7.00 last night, I had given up hope of going to see Coldplay here in Rotterdam. Originally, I'd booked for the only concert they were going to do in the Netherlands at Arnhem. However, in May, the venue was changed to Rotterdam, and the ticketing company assured me that my booking had been transferred to the new venue too. At first sight, this looked great. My favourite 21st century band was playing in my home town and I wouldn't have to travel across the country to see them. However, I had some misgivings about this change, and asked for further assurance that the booking was confirmed. I got it, but even so, things went wrong.

 

In the week to yesterday, I spent an inordinate amount of time on the phone and on the Internet trying to find out why my tickets hadn't arrived. Eventually, the ticket company told me they were very sorry, they wouldn't be able to send them, as the suppliers had not provided them. All indications were that when the venue was changed, those who had booked for Arnhem were 'forgotten' and all the tickets re-sold. I was devastated, and made my feelings known widely around the Internet, and also on the Coldplay website's Oracle page.

 

Well, this was the best thing I could have done. I never expected those around a band of Coldplay's fame would be bothered about a single fan's disappointment, but I was so wrong. The Oracle not only sympathised with my situation, but actively tried to help me, and when that failed, passed my tale of woe on to the Band's liaison manager. The result was amazing!

 

At 7.10 last night, I received a mail telling me where to go and collect two tickets for the show, which was due to begin at 8.00. I couldn't believe it; didn't believe it in fact. I called Jodie, my daughter, straight away and screamed at her to get over to Rotterdam now now now! She was going to come with me in the first place and was equally disappointed when the tickets didn't show.

 

I think she must have broken all speed records to get here, but it was only by 8.15 that we were on our way. Luckily, there was a support act on first, so we didn't feel too badly about missing them as long as we were there in time for the beginning of the main event.

 

On arrival at the stadium, we were even more amazed to be sent to a special door, marked 'Gasten van Coldplay'. We suddenly realised we were the band's guests! Wow and even more wow! It turned out that they had put us on the guest list so that we could get the two tickets, and we had the absolute best seats. We had a moment's fear when our tickets wouldn't go through the scanning machine, and we had to wait in trepidation while the security guy went off to check them. Such relief, though, when he came back and smiled us through.

 

In fact, in the end, we were so close to the stage, we could practically see every bead of perspiration on Chris Martin's face. The Ahoy is a very large venue, so the risk of being too far to really see anything was quite serious. The concert was fantastic. If I had to write a list of all my Coldplay faves, they played them all, plus most of the tracks from their Viva La Vida album. They started with Clocks and finished, very fittingly, with Yellow. Their energy, charm and sense of fun infected the whole audience. Chris Martin is just such an unbelievably nice person, and he makes even a venue like the Ahoy feel warm and intimate, and that the audience are all his personal friends.

 

Twice, they made forays into the audience to play songs surrounded by stunned and happy fans. The second time, they turned up right at the back of the auditorium 'up in the gods' and sang two songs there. The look on the faces of the people around them was enough to show how well these guys win hearts and minds with their empathic attitude. With an awesome light show, reflected on swirling orbs above the stadium, and the eruption of the audience every time they started one of their best known songs, it was a concert I will remember as one of the best ever.

 

What I will remember even more, though, is the kindness and caring of Coldplay's support group. Firstly the Oracle, whose name I don't know, and secondly, the wonderful fan liaison manager, Debs. Without these two, Jodie and I would still be nursing sorry and disappointed hearts for missing this rare visit to our shores by my most favourite group of musical geniuses this side of the millenium! Thank you so very much for making it happen for us, guys. We will never forget it.

 

Aaawwwww......... She can be so sweet to us fans!!!! :nice:

Anyone remember if the Oracle said that Debs' email address is still [email protected]? I'm too lazy too look for myself.

wow that's really sweet !

October 9, 2008 - submitted by rachel, United Kingdom

 

 

Q. I am asking you this for the 3rd time as yet ive not been answered which is somewhat annoying as you seem to be able to answer real mundane things about nothing in particular! MTV recently said that Coldplay would be releasing some limited edition material, do you know when this would be?

 

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

 

Well Rachel I feel entitled to give a stroppy response to that... the reason I haven't replied is because the information is already in our news section. I'm not here to announce news but shall make it easy for you, click HERE.

 

 

 

 

 

October 9, 2008 - submitted by Dean, Canada

 

 

Q. Will Coldplay sue the shit out of me if I use one of their songs in my short film?

 

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

 

Don't take it personally as the band wouldn't come and hunt you down or anything; it's just the rules of copyright. You just can't go about using anyone's music for films. You have to ask permission and more often that not pay for the usage. You have to remember it's copyright protected and so you'd need to contact Universal Publishing to ask permission, which isn't often granted. You've more chance if it's for a student film or something that will never be shown publicly and definitely not generate any income for you. It's still not likely to be honest but as I said, these are general rules for all recording artists not just Coldplay.

 

 

 

 

October 9, 2008 - submitted by nanashi, United States of America

 

 

Q. Where can I get a "barack to the future" shirt? It's Obamanomical!

 

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

 

They're available all over the place so rather than look like I'm promoting one online store over another, I'll just give free advertising to a large search engine that I favour instead. Just type Barack to the future tee shirt into the search box.

 

 

 

October 9, 2008 - submitted by anthony, United States of America

 

 

Q. I have a song stuck in my head and I don't know the name of the song or the artist. The problem is that I only know the first five words of the song. It starts like this: "I live on a train". I have found that based on the little information that i know about this song that it's nearly impossible to find out who the artist is. I was hoping that you could you help me out.

 

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

 

Not a problem. As soon as I read I live on a train, I knew that that the song you're looking for is by Pete Yorn. It's actually called Life On A Chain though, so he lives on a chain not a train. Enjoy.

October 9, 2008 - submitted by rachel, United Kingdom

 

Q. I am asking you this for the 3rd time as yet ive not been answered which is somewhat annoying as you seem to be able to answer real mundane things about nothing in particular! MTV recently said that Coldplay would be releasing some limited edition material, do you know when this would be?

 

The Oracle replies:

 

Well Rachel I feel entitled to give a stroppy response to that... the reason I haven't replied is because the information is already in our news section. I'm not here to announce news but shall make it easy for you, click HERE.

 

........ i get the feeling that she wanted to end that with.....'you blind idiot' :P

........ i get the feeling that she wanted to end that with.....'you blind idiot' :P

 

I did have a chuckle at the response

October 10, 2008 - submitted by Rafael, Philippines

 

 

Q. Who is Phil Harvey? His name appears in the credits of Viva La Vida as a band member but he's only credited for "wise words" in X&Y. I don't seem him in the photos in the sleeves of any of the albums and his name doesn't even appear in the first two. Is Phil Harvey the Oracle?

 

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

 

Phil met Chris and bonded as best friends at school. Phil subsequently became Coldplay's first manager. He took a break after the recording of A Rush of Blood... and came back on board after X&Y. He takes a creative role and is a trusted member of the team hence being referred to as the 5th member of the band. But no, he is not I and I am not he.

 

 

 

 

October 10, 2008 - submitted by Andrea, United States of America

 

 

Q. Your webpage doesn't fit on one screen and doesn't slide to the left. I can't see the tour dates. Can you have your webmaster adjust this please?

 

Thanks

 

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

 

Actually Andrea that problem is due to your own computer settings. It's the same for many people but there's nothing the Webmaster can do.

 

 

 

 

October 10, 2008 - submitted by Annie, United States of America

 

 

Q. I know this isn't a coldplay song, but alday i've had this song stuck in my head and the only lyrick i remember is "this is the story of a girl, who cried a river and drwn the whole world" i'm pretty sure that's right. anyway, it would really help if you could tell me the song name and the band who did it. thnx XDD

 

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

 

What you're looking for is a song by Nine Days called Absolutely (Story of a Girl).

 

 

October 10, 2008 - submitted by Annie, United States of America

 

 

Q. I know this isn't a coldplay song, but alday i've had this song stuck in my head and the only lyrick i remember is "this is the story of a girl, who cried a river and drwn the whole world" i'm pretty sure that's right. anyway, it would really help if you could tell me the song name and the band who did it. thnx XDD

 

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

 

What you're looking for is a song by Nine Days called Absolutely (Story of a Girl).

 

why can't people just type the lyrics in google? :thinking:

^^^i had that same problem with this question

October 10, 2008 - submitted by Rafael, Philippines

 

 

Q. Who is Phil Harvey? His name appears in the credits of Viva La Vida as a band member but he's only credited for "wise words" in X&Y. I don't seem him in the photos in the sleeves of any of the albums and his name doesn't even appear in the first two. Is Phil Harvey the Oracle?

 

all i can say is.....Wikipedia people!!! Use it!!! :inquisitive:

I'm on a random question sending mission now :D

good luck!! :dance:

ty :kiss: but they are very random!! 1 is band related, another is chris related, and the 3rd one doesn't relate to anything at all!!!!

I desperately long for a question of mine picked by the Oracle too - no result so far :(

I gave up hope of mine ever being answered, and around that point I got one answered. I just send the odd one occasionally (except for tonight where i think i'[ve gone overboard!!)

I've been lucky I think.. I've sent 4 questions

 

the first one was the most stupid ever.. the others ones were replied and the last one wasn't

 

 

and I think that the oracle might reply the random question since she loves those ones

Maybe I will need to spam the Oracle. I tried to send in really modest questions and which intereted me a lot - but I might end up in a craze at some day...

I hope Oracle will stay loooong in session :D

I gave up hope of mine ever being answered, and around that point I got one answered. I just send the odd one occasionally (except for tonight where i think i'[ve gone overboard!!)

 

you've got me interested...... WHAT did you ask???? :rolleyes: