January 15, 2009 - submitted by Nick, United Kingdom

 

Q. Hello Oracle

I'm trying to decide what Coldplay song I could wake up to in the morning. Do you have any ideas on what song I could start my day off to?

 

The Oracle replies:

 

I have pondered upon this for a couple of days but still keep coming to the same response, which was my instinctive first thought. No More Keeping My Feet On The Ground because of the lyrics:

Sometimes I wake up and I'm falling asleep

I think that maybe the curtains are closing on me

But I wake up

Yes I wake up smiling

 

Sometimes I wake up and I'm falling asleep

But I've got to get going so much that I'm wanting to do

But I wake up smiling.

 

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January 15, 2009 - submitted by Sean, United States of America

 

Q. Dear Oracle:

A couple of months ago, a friend giving me a hug goodbye commented to me, "You're hot." After I gave her a bizarre look, she realized what she'd said and corrected, "I mean tall! You're tall!" She then proceeded to explain that the sun was making her back hot, hence her mistake. My question is: In your omniscient opinion, do you think it was an honest mistake or a Freudian slip? Just curious.

Thanks.

 

The Oracle replies:

 

Hmmm she could have easily said the sun had made your back hot and therefore she meant you were literally hot to touch but it seems she was caught out. As she didn't really give a feasible explanation for her choice of phrase it sounds like she is indeed hot but not due to the sun... she's hot for you!

 

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January 15, 2009 - submitted by Michael, United States of America

Q. I thought it was interesting that Coldplay had grammy nominations for "seven Gongs" I am little perplexed as to which "grammy" award show this was? Or is this just a typo? If it is, my mistake.

 

The Oracle replies:

 

Seven Gongs isn't the name of a song it just means seven awards. In other words they have seven nominations.

 

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January 15, 2009 - submitted by Hillary, United States of America

 

Q. Is 42 the answer to everything?

 

The Oracle replies:

 

Well it's not the answer to how old I am or what number house I live in or how many people I have kissed... so I say no. Douglas Adams had a better theory I'm sure.

 

The number 42 is The Answer to the Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe, and Everything according to The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and other works by Adams.

 

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January 15, 2009 - submitted by Frankie, United States of America

 

Q. Dear Oracle. I heard this question from a friend who claims it was from a movie, and he wouldn't tell me what the answer is. "Which is heavier?

All the trains that pass through the Grand Central Station in New York City in one year

--or--

All the tress cut down to make US currency in one year."

 

The Oracle replies:

 

Yeah it's from Inside Man. It's a trick question, as Grand Central Station is the post office, and money is not made from paper. So the answer is that they weight the same, which is nothing.

Trains pass through Grand Central Terminal not station, and money paper is made from cotton so no trees are cut down.

^Seven Gongs, hahah

OMG... :sick:

January 15, 2009 - submitted by Sean, United States of America

 

Q. Dear Oracle:

A couple of months ago, a friend giving me a hug goodbye commented to me, "You're hot." After I gave her a bizarre look, she realized what she'd said and corrected, "I mean tall! You're tall!" She then proceeded to explain that the sun was making her back hot, hence her mistake. My question is: In your omniscient opinion, do you think it was an honest mistake or a Freudian slip? Just curious.

Thanks.

 

The Oracle replies:

 

Hmmm she could have easily said the sun had made your back hot and therefore she meant you were literally hot to touch but it seems she was caught out. As she didn't really give a feasible explanation for her choice of phrase it sounds like she is indeed hot but not due to the sun... she's hot for you!

 

Poor girl. :blank:

January 16, 2009 - submitted by NED, United States of America

 

Q. I want to know how to get songs that are only on exclusive singles... I cant find any way to get ahold of songs like "a spell a rebel yell" since that came only w/ a magazine subscription

 

PLEASE ANSWER!

 

ned

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

Sadly the only way you could get that song was on the Violet Hill single that was given away with the NME paper (but it wasn't subscription only). It was a vinyl record too so some people got it but still haven't heard it!

Anyway, you can hear it [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WagapQ9Sq7k]here[/ame].

 

 

 

 

January 16, 2009 - submitted by Alexia, United States of America

 

Q. Hello Oracle!

I was just listening to Yellow by Coldplay and was wondering where they got the idea for that awsome song? Thanx:)

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

It was actually inspired by a meteor shower that took place during the recording of the album Parachutes. They were at Rockfield Studios (Wales). Take a look at the guest book...

 

 

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January 16, 2009 - submitted by Omar, United States of America

 

Q. Hello all-knowing Oracle,

I have a little riddle for you, well its a bit long, but please read on...

"Three guys go to a hotel that charges $30 a night. In order to divide the price evenly, they each pay $10. After they have paid and left the office, the employee realizes that he overcharged them by $5, so he was only supposed to charge them $25. He is told to return the money to them, but in order to make the division simpler, he keeps $2 and returns $1 to each of the guys."

So it is as if each paid $9... right? ok so then the $9 that each paid x 3 = $27 + the $2 that he kept = $29

WHAT HAPPENED TO THE OTHER DOLLAR?

 

I'm sure with you being the Oracle and all, you will be able to solve this in a jiffy!

 

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

Nothing! If the men paid $27 and then got a dollar back each, that's $3 so the total of $30 is accounted for. The mistake people make is thinking the $2 the employee keeps is relevant to the sum.

A great riddle nonetheless.

Disco Ken?? :thinking: :lol:

 

I haven't seen this pic from the guest book before!!

It's new to everybody, right?

 

I can't read all of it! Help!

XDDD disco Ken.... Never seen this either!

I can barely read a word that's written. Disco Ken :D:D:D ??

To all at Rockfield, Thank you so much for having us we

all loved every minute Thanks ... Paul for being very helpful

and always voicing (?) his fortnight (?) opinions and huge (?) thanks to

Sal (?), ... (+Emily), Jim, ..., Lisa and all for keeping us alive

 

See you all soon

 

that's all I can read...

Chris's signature... Cute :)

 

Guy didn't sign? And who is Disco Ken :D ?

And who is Disco Ken :D ?

Ken Nelson, their producer at the time ^^

January 19, 2009 - submitted by Yochai, Israel

 

Q. Hi, so I have 2 questions.

1. Why the song 1.36 has that name?

2. Who is the person who in charge of Coldplay's tour?

thank you :)

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

1.36 gets its name from the original length of the song.

Coldplay have a tour manager, Fransky, who is in charge of the tour but I suspect you mean the booking of? They have booking agents who alongside management organize the schedule and that includes where they will play. Franksy then has to plan the whole travel itinerary.

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January 19, 2009 - submitted by Anita, Switzerland

 

Q. Dear Oracle, just read that Coldplay hasn't win any NRJ award expect from a special price. Do you know what price this was? And do you know who was voting for get these awards? Only people on the NRJ website or was there also a jury? I anyway think they are the best band in the world ;-) Anita

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

They won the [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkDHKCyiNFo]Music Award d'honneur[/ame] - an special honorary outstanding contribution prize. The public didn�t vote for this award.

Chris performed a solo piano version of Life in Technicolor ii.

January 20, 2009 - submitted by richard, United Kingdom

 

Q. I saw a werewolf drinking a pina colada at trader vic's...his hair was perfect.

 

but who played the drums?

 

The Oracle replies:

 

I was there and saw him too; his hair was indeed perfect.

I recall the drummer being one Mick Fleetwood of Fleetwood Mac fame.

For those scratching their heads, the above is a quote from Werewolves Of London, a song by Warren Zevon.

 

 

January 20, 2009 - submitted by Hugo, Portugal

 

Q. Can cows pollute the same that cars?

 

The Oracle replies:

 

It's not just cows that emit methane into the atmosphere but an extension to the answer of whether cows pollute more than cars is that if we consider their role in the food industry, the slaughter (poor blighters) and subsequent journey to the shelves as meat means they will have played a part in causing greater pollution than cars!

 

January 20, 2009 - submitted by Sunil, United Kingdom

 

Q. Hi, was Ode to Deodorant ever produced onto a cd as demo/promo?

 

The Oracle replies:

 

A cassette (the master copy was on CD) was handed out to record labels as a promo but there was no kind of release like that of Safety E.P.

 

January 20, 2009 - submitted by andrew, United States of America

 

Q. You have a 3 gallon jug and a 5 gallon jug and you need exactly 4 gallons. How can you get exactly 4 gallons by using the 5 gallon jug and/or the 3 gallon jug?

The Oracle replies:

 

Well as I had the same problem to solve on the Nintendo game Professor Layton and the Curious Village I have tried and tested the correct solution.

You start by filling the 3g jug and pour contents into 5g jug. Repeat this and you'll end up with 1g left in the 3g jug and the 5g will be full. Discard the 5g from the 5g jug and then pour the contents from the 3g jug (1g) into it.

Finally fill the 3g jug again and add that to the 1g in the 5g jug. This will give you your 4 gallons.

For those scratching their heads...

lol

How did you know? :rolleyes:

January 21, 2009 - submitted by Stephanie, France

 

Q. Dear Oracle, I am willing to go Coldplay' gig at Wembley on 18/09 with Girls Aloud but I am surprised to see that the concert is announced to start so early, at 4pm!! Will there be other groups supporting before Girls Aloud and Coldplay, or only these 2 groups and then the concert finish very early? Many thanks in advance for your reply.

 

The Oracle replies:

 

Wembley Stadium holds over 90,000 people, the gates open at 4pm to allow that many people a comfortable amount of time to get in! The show does not start at 4; it'll be usual show times. I know that means a long wait but going to a gig at Wembley is an amazing experience so it's good to get there early and soak up the atmosphere.

 

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January 21, 2009 - submitted by Taylor, United States of America

 

Q. Dearest Oracle,

In the new video for Life in Technicolor ii, one of the little girls has an unofficial Coldplay biography. Has this book already been published, will it be published in the future, or was it just a book cover made for the video?

 

The Oracle replies:

 

It was just a video prop. From the terrible photo on the cover to the appalling name (Playing it Cool) I�d hope no such book ever exists! I wonder if she bought it at the jumble sale for 10p? For our overseas fans a jumble sale also known as a rummage sale is a bit like a yard sale or car boot sale without the yard or car and usually takes place in a church/village hall. People sell home baked cakes, various donated second-hand bric-a-brac, books etc. They also tend to have a Tombola, which is basically a raffle to win prizes. In the video it's part of a village fete.

All the proceeds raised are for fundraising purposes, whether that is to donate to charity or a local cause such as a new church roof. NB: This video is fictional so didn't really happen...

 

 

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January 21, 2009 - submitted by Simon, Netherlands

 

Q. Hi Oracle, is it true that Coldplay's fifth member made an appearance in the new Life in Technicolor ii video?

 

The Oracle replies:

 

Indeed it is. One of the chaps holding a video camera is wearing a cream sweater, similar to Aran style and that is Phil Harvey.

 

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January 21, 2009 - submitted by Ariane, Australia

 

Q. Hey Oracle,

It's brilliant that Coldplay got that award at the NRJs but I'd really like to know what Chris said in that acceptance speech. I'd be very grateful for a translation as I'm sure the other non-French-speaking fans would!

 

The Oracle replies:

 

Before I tell you what he said, I plead with French speakers not to bombard me over the nitty gritty as I watched it once and scribbled the meaning so am not doing an absolute word for word translation... right, now that's out of the way, here's the gist of what he said:

 

Firstly he thanks the two hosts and the ladies and gentlemen...

 

"I know how to speak French. Thank you. I'm sorry because my French is like a broken car. It's very long and very difficult to understand. But I'd like to say to you a big thankyou with all my heart. It's fantastic to play in France. I'm sorry that I am all alone... my friends are on the beach. They're eating ice-cream" In English he then says:

 

"That's it. I'm finished, thank you so much for having us" and with a final French farewell: "See you soon" that's it.

 

You may notice Chris used the French word "donc" a number of times during the speech. It's his favourite French word so he likes using it (you'll hear it at French shows too). It's a good pausing word and is used in a similar way to so in English.

waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa :cry: the Oracle didn't answer my question :( all i wanted to know was which roadie puppet was #42 & where i could get a nice Phil jumper from :D

January 21, 2009 - submitted by Ariane, Australia

 

Q. Hey Oracle,

It's brilliant that Coldplay got that award at the NRJs but I'd really like to know what Chris said in that acceptance speech. I'd be very grateful for a translation as I'm sure the other non-French-speaking fans would!

Ja!! I don't speak french either, but a lovely coldplayer translated it for me... :nice:

waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa :cry: the Oracle didn't answer my question :( all i wanted to know was which roadie puppet was #42 & where i could get a nice Phil jumper from :D

Hey, those are good questions!!! :D

Maybe she'll answer those today?? :uhoh:

 

and at least you got a pic of the jumper!! :P

 

 

The Phil jumper....... :rolleyes: :lol:

I asked which roadie modeled his bum crack for the puppet roadie. :lol:

:lol: :lol: :lol:

I asked which roadie modeled his bum crack for the puppet roadie. :lol:

 

:lol: :lol: That Oracle's mad if that one isn't answered :lol:

waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa :cry: the Oracle didn't answer my question :( all i wanted to know was which roadie puppet was #42 & where i could get a nice Phil jumper from :D

 

It looks like irish aran sweaters ^^ Here a site to bought one :

 

http://www.irisharans.com/mens-knitwear-c-49.html

 

or go to Ireland or knite it yourself :D (my mom made one for me when I was little XD)

Maybe the Oracle is going to answer my quessie tomorrow!?

 

I wanted to know whether the guys themselves came up with any of the ideas for this videos (Chris doing some stage-diving, Jonny smashing his guitar aso.) or whether it was 'only' the producer/director of the video who wrote the 'script'!?

It looks like irish aran sweaters ^^ Here a site to bought one :

 

http://www.irisharans.com/mens-knitwear-c-49.html

 

or go to Ireland or knite it yourself :D (my mom made one for me when I was little XD)

 

I can already imagine Wembley Stadium with around 100 Coldplayers all wearing that jumper ... :laugh3:

lol :) the Oracle answered my Phil harvey question :P

I can already imagine Wembley Stadium with around 100 Coldplayers all wearing that jumper ... :laugh3:

 

yay with UK september weather, thats our new plan. yellow aran phil jumpers instead of t-shirts :laugh3:

 

 

lol :) the Oracle answered my Phil harvey question :P

 

:P