September 17, 2009 - submitted by Henry, United Kingdom

 

Q. I was having a discussion with someone seeing Jay-Z at the Roundhouse tonight, and I am off to Wembley tomorrow night. He described the collective efforts of Girls Aloud and the boys as being like a "snooze sandwich" around Jay, and that he not myself was in possession of the better ticket. Great Oracle, do you have suitably withering comeback to silence him?

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

Well he's wrong of course and it's a shame he won't be there to be proved wrong. Given that you'll get to see a storming set by Jay AND Coldplay not to mention White Lies and Girls Aloud I can't see how your ticket isn't the equivalent of a Willy Wonka golden ticket. Anyway, just point him in the direction of this tasty sandwich.

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September 17, 2009 - submitted by Sandy, United States of America

 

Q. Dear Oracle,

Who is the gentleman who is the announcer for The Nappies?

Thank you in advance just in case you answer.

 

The Oracle replies:

 

That would be the legendary Beatles producer George Martin.

September 17, 2009 - submitted by Martin, United Kingdom

 

Q. Do you think the bloke who had the chance to sign the band ten years ago - but passed up on the opportunity - will still be kicking himself today? Why do you think he failed to spot the obvious potential?

 

The Oracle replies:

 

Ha ha ha! I wonder how you know about that Martin? It was actually eleven years ago and I know for a fact that he openly says not; deep down though he absolutely must be kicking himself. Although he liked them, the industry wasn't at that point enamoured. Given the somewhat sheep mentality of A&R I guess he had no-one to follow...

September 18, 2009 - submitted by Emily, United States of America

 

Q. Dear Oracle,

In The interview with Jonny on Coldplay.com the interviewer said to Jonny, "Well, you had the biggest selling album in the world last year" and then Jonny replies "Did we? That is incredible." So did the band (or Jonny) not know about this? I'm just curious. But please reply though! Sincerely, Emily

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

On 28th January I was in the studio and we were talking about the fact Viva was the biggest selling album in the world in 2008 and they hadn't known long; Jonny found out the day before during that interview. They did know it was the 2nd biggest seller in the U.K.

September 18, 2009 - submitted by Mathilde, France

 

Q. Hi!!I'll celebrate my 19th birthday on September 24th. Could Coldplay sing for me? Thanx!

 

The Oracle replies:

Sappy as this may sound, the band sing for you all with every song; they won't be able to sing for your birthday I'm afraid.

It's my Mum's 70th birthday today so big Oracle love to her - even she won't be getting a Happy Birthday from the band. It's also my niece's birthday today and she will be representing at Wembley but there'll be no shout out.

So, happy birthday to one and all whenever your big day is!

Special mention to Bianca in Peru who's having her party tonight...

September 18, 2009 - submitted by Alison, United Kingdom

 

Q. Dear Oracle. I am currently listening to the Glasgow concert on Radio 1. Did we upset Jay-Z in Manchester as he did not come out and sing on Lost like I have just heard on the Radio. I feel disappointed that he did not do this at Old Trafford.

 

The Oracle replies:

It would have been amazing and I even had my camera ready to film the moment if it happened but as you know, it didn't. Disappointing as it was for 'us' listening to Glasgow hearing Lost+ in its glory we have to remember Jay had a very tight schedule that weekend that saw him in NYC the following evening at the VMAs so it just wasn't possible in Manchester. At least we can listen online to the Radio 1 show and enjoy it over and over. It was a real goosebump moment; even Anchorman got them!

September 18, 2009 - submitted by Simone, Germany

 

Q. Hi clever Oracle!

My question refers to the crew. are all of them British or are they composed of different nations?

Love, S.

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

The crew is international. Obviously there are many British crew members but a tour of this size requires so many people, they're from all over.

September 18, 2009 - submitted by lLsa, United States of America

 

Q. I'm not a big fan of this term, but "OMG", you guys must be flipping out! There are only 2! *^&%'ing concerts left on the tour!!! I'm slightly embarrassed to say that over the year-and-a-half I saw 4 of the concerts, and they were all memorable for different reasons. It's a bit sad knowing there is not another one to look forward to...well I suppose I am looking forward to the next album and tour - a whole new ball game. What happens to you, Dear Oracle? Will you continue to answer questions? Will you dig into the stash of unanswered questions from the past year?

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

We will all return after the weekend as usual so keep checking back. I will of course be delving into my substantial archive of questions but you'll still be able to ask new ones. See you all on the other side of the mammoth Wembley shows. To all who are attending, have a great night and stay safe!

September 16, 2009 - submitted by Heide, United States of America

 

Q. Coldplay has Christmas messages and videos from 2004 to 2007. Why did they stop? Do they not like us as much anymore? Any hope they might do once this year! Afterall it's been quite a while. Thank you Oracle.

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

They didn't stop... Last year for example there was a video from Earl's Court's Stage C acoustic set don't you remember? Ah go on, you do...The band were wearing festive headgear and Simon Pegg was the special guest on harmonica. No? Ah well...

 

I thought this was at the 02 arena, not Earls, or are they the same thing.:confused:

September 17, 2009 - submitted by Martin, United Kingdom

 

Q. Do you think the bloke who had the chance to sign the band ten years ago - but passed up on the opportunity - will still be kicking himself today? Why do you think he failed to spot the obvious potential?

 

The Oracle replies:

 

Ha ha ha! I wonder how you know about that Martin? It was actually eleven years ago and I know for a fact that he openly says not; deep down though he absolutely must be kicking himself. Although he liked them, the industry wasn't at that point enamoured. Given the somewhat sheep mentality of A&R I guess he had no-one to follow...

 

That's a pretty interesting Q&A...

Martin, I urge you to reveal your identity and explain to us how you discovered this information... :wink3:

;)

 

Who's this guy who could have signed Coldplay 11 years ago?

Maybe some others Coldplayers know?

I think the bassist of Blur^

http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf/story/alex-james-snubbed-coldplay_1092630

http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf/story/alex-james-snubbed-coldplay_1092630

 

Thanks!! :)

Happy Birthday Oracle Mum :D :kiss:

September 18, 2009 - submitted by Alison, United Kingdom

 

Q. Dear Oracle. I am currently listening to the Glasgow concert on Radio 1. Did we upset Jay-Z in Manchester as he did not come out and sing on Lost like I have just heard on the Radio. I feel disappointed that he did not do this at Old Trafford.

 

The Oracle replies:

It would have been amazing and I even had my camera ready to film the moment if it happened but as you know, it didn't. Disappointing as it was for 'us' listening to Glasgow hearing Lost+ in its glory we have to remember Jay had a very tight schedule that weekend that saw him in NYC the following evening at the VMAs so it just wasn't possible in Manchester. At least we can listen online to the Radio 1 show and enjoy it over and over. It was a real goosebump moment; even Anchorman got them!

Als, is that you? :curtain: :D

Actually it wasn't him. I don't recall seeing him sniffing around either but plenty people jumped on that particular bandwagon....

 

 

http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf/story/alex-james-snubbed-coldplay_1092630

Als, is that you? :curtain: :D

 

I sent in a question this week, but that wasn't it :(

 

After I showed my kids the photos from Manchester, they were asking why the band chose butterfly confetti - didn't know the answer so I thought I'd try the Oracle. And as I was in "work mode" I mentioned the kids and signed it "Miss Smith"... was hoping the Oracle wouldn't want to ignore a group of 12 year olds :rolleyes:

Actually it wasn't him. I don't recall seeing him sniffing around either but plenty people jumped on that particular bandwagon....

 

Originally Posted by ravrat;3469356

http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf...ldplay_1092630

 

:dozey:

 

Damned...!

 

So who was it??

 

:wink3:

:lol:

Actually it wasn't him. I don't recall seeing him sniffing around either but plenty people jumped on that particular bandwagon....

 

Aw, come on, Debs! So who was it? We won't tell anyone. :P

Aw, come on, Debs! So who was it? We won't tell anyone. :P

 

 

 

:lipsrsealed2:

Coldplay ft. Jay-Z was fucking awesome yesterday.

come on Debs,:lol:you can tell us!

:lipsrsealed2:

 

Must you taunt us so?!

 

:lol:

Does anyone know which font is used on coldplay.com, like in the Oracle section?