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I don't know which time you're referring to but I bet it isn't the same as my favourite time they sang Yellow which was their second appearance on the "other stage" on the Saturday afternoon, 2000.

:bomb: On the speakers... next to Will... aaagggggghhhhhhh... so weird seeing it on stage... :bomb: -> :freak: -> :dead:

:bomb: On the speakers... next to Will... aaagggggghhhhhhh... so weird seeing it on stage... :bomb: -> :freak: -> :dead:

 

It's your globe!!!

September 21, 2010 - submitted by Jamie, United States of America

 

Q. Hi Oracle, I'm elderly compared to the rest of you. I'll be 52. I haven't paid much attention to current music until I heard Viva La Vida. Now, I'm delighted and just a touch obsessive about the band. My question is, am I the oldest fan you know of. Although I'm young for my age, I feel like I'd feel a little pathetic jumping around at a show. Not that that will stop me...

And BTW, Eleanor Rigby is a woman in the Liverpool cemetery, although Paul says he hadn't noticed her headstone. So she was real apparently.

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

'Fraid not Jamie! By the way, you're not even old so you wouldn't be close to oldest!

I should have been clear about what I meant by the fact that Eleanor Rigby wasn't written about a real person in that it wasn't a biographical song about any woman of the same name; there's bound to be more than one!

September 21, 2010 - submitted by Valentina, Colombia

 

Q. Good day Oracle... Saludos desde Colombia.

I've heard from a guy called Tappin Gofton, who is he? Is he related with Coldplay?

 

I hope you answer this question. Take care Oracle

 

Amor & Paz

 

Vp

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

It's not one guy; it's two and they are work related yes. Mark Tappin and Simon Gofton are the combined talents that make up the graphic design team Tappin Gofton.

Blue Source, where Mark worked, used to design Coldplay's record sleeves. When he left he joined forces with Simon to create Tappin Gofton and together they now do design projects for the band.

^ That reminds me, we haven't had an artwork interview for a while, I'd forgotten about them.

Yellow which was their second appearance on the "other stage" on the Saturday afternoon, 2000.

 

 

Babies.Will at 2.10 or so.

And Chris' accent makes me laugh every time

Babies.Will at 2.10 or so.

And Chris' accent makes me laugh every time

 

 

 

If you look at the vid I think around 2:00- 2:07 isn't that his old girlfriend Lilly S. long dark hair chewing gum and rocking out? I might be wrong, but she looks like her, from another pic that was posted with her. :\

Also, I like Chrissy standing on his tippy toes:rolleyes:

September 22, 2010 - submitted by Sam, Australia

 

Q. Hello Oracle,

This could be a rather difficult question to answer sorry.

But I'm curious to know whether in the early days (I'm talking pre-Parachutes era) did the band have so much material that they had to chuck songs out then? Or was it really a matter of play everything we can?

Many thanks.

 

 

The Oracle replies:

It's interesting with bands as most tend to make it to the ten track mark and exclaim "We have an album!"

 

An album's worth of songs does not make an album in my opinion and it seems Coldplay shared that view. They had lots of songs that although they liked enough to put down in demo form they knew were not good enough to include. There were some little gems back then - some were played live, others weren't but they were all the seeds that eventually led to the growing of a fantastic tree...

 

September 22, 2010 - submitted by Paul, United Kingdom

 

Q. I have just found an old Camden Barfly flyer with a gig listed as The Coldplay on the 10th of February. Can you tell me what year this was ?

 

The Oracle replies:

This is an interesting one... Coldplay were called The Coldplay in 1998 but according to Chris on our Timeline their very first gig under that name wasn't until later - 22nd February. By 1999 The had already been dropped from their moniker though which suggests either the flyer was for 1998 and Chris overlooked this show or 1999 and it was a misprint.

The Barfly club was at The Falcon pub but moved to a new location at the nearby Monarch pub in March 2000 where it remains today.

September 23, 2010 - submitted by James, United Kingdom

 

 

Q. Is the girl from the Trouble video the same one of The Scientist video ?

 

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

 

As mentioned before Elaine Cassidy is the actress in the [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmjPrdTNxQ0&ob=av3e]The Scientist[/ame] video. As I am sure you know there are two video for Trouble; there isn't a girl in the [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABpvdszxtbI]original[/ame] video and Elaine didn't appear in Tim Hope's alternative U.S [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdhBYGDJ8n0]version[/ame] so the short answer is no.

September 23, 2010 - submitted by Shay, Australia

 

 

Q. OMG OMG OMG!!!

 

Oracular Spectacular...

 

Guess what?? I just happen to love Sia and was watching her live performance on the Jools Holland Show when at 3.16 into the video who do I see? Chris and Will!!! Now do you know when this blessed event happened/what were the boys performing?? Sorry if this sounds a little too excited except my heart skipped a beat when i saw the both of them there.....:)

 

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7kmIFffJbU&feature=related]Here[/ame] is the link.

 

Pass on my love and best wishes to the boys/the team/Roadie #42 and of course your lovely self

 

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

 

That episode of Later with Jools (Holland) was from episode 4, series 33 on 7th Oct 2008. They were performing songs from Viva la Vida...

September 25, 2010 - submitted by Cristal, United States of America

 

Q. Heyyy Oracle!!!

Do you usually make the first move on a first date?

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

Ha! Being an Oracle one would expect I would know in advance how the date would go but yes, I pretty much always make the first move. Here's my break down on moves/dates.

The first move on a first date is very different from any other subsequent date so it's likely to be subtle. I look for signs as there'd be nothing worse than getting a knock back for moving too fast. Sometimes a first date can reveal that there won't be any further dates and in that case, there'd be no moves on my part whatsoever.

In case you're interested and it's not too much information, I think it wise for there not to be a second move on a first date if I'd like there to be a second date!

September 25, 2010 - submitted by Dan, United States of America

 

Q. Good day to you Oracle,

 

I was wondering if the name for The Blue Room Ep stemmed from an unreleased song with that name; quite like LeftRightLeftRightLeft (Coldplay's live album from the Viva La Vida Era).

 

As always I appreciate your time and consideration.

 

Thanx

 

Dan

 

P.S. How Is Your Life Today?

 

The Oracle replies:

 

There was never a song called The Blue Room; it doesn't exist, unlike Leftrightleftrightleft that does but hasn't been released (as you say).

The Blue Room got its name from the studio where it was recorded.

:dozey: Oracle can tell how she can get sexah but not answer a simple "How is your life today ?":laugh3:

September 27, 2010 - submitted by Emma, United Kingdom

 

 

Q. Oracle, did you see the X factor contestant who covered Viva la Vida?

Honestly, do you think she killed an amazing song or do it justice?

Thanks, because I can't make my own opinion on this one :)

 

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

 

To be honest Emma I didn't love it but I didn't hate it either. I think she was brave to do her own take on it. She has what it takes to be a pop star but also stands out from the rest by taking a great song and trying to do something different with it so I give credit for that.

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JglWZ-wC3Vk&feature=related]Cher's[/ame] first audition was amazing but I wish she would stop scowling. "Swagger" is one thing but she looks a little bit aggressive to me.

September 27, 2010 - submitted by Pranav, India

 

 

Q. O Mighty Oracle

Which do you think is the best of their unreleased songs?

 

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

 

I would have to say the best unreleased song is going to be on the next album! I know that's not what you meant but that's what I think.

If you're interested in what my favourite unreleased songs are though, they're So Sad, Vitamins and Ode to Deodorant even though I have been very vocal about it not being the greatest song but I love it!

 

yes, yes i agree. the little snippet of So Sad we heard sounds gorgeous! :heart:

Hope's she's saying that because she's actually heard some of the unreleased songs off the new album :wideeyed:

^ *crosses fingers and toes* :nice:

 

September 28, 2010 - submitted by Melu, Argentina

 

Q. Phrase: Live every day as if it were the last. What do you think about this idea? Greetings from Argentina!

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

There are a few extended versions of that phrase that I think serve perfectly as a blue print for living. Here are a couple:

"Dance as if no one's watching, sing as if no one's listening,

and live every day as if it were your last."

 

"You've gotta dance like there's nobody watching,

Love like you'll never be hurt,

Sing like there's nobody listening,

And live like it's heaven on earth."

 

There's another line that's included sometimes that may be a little bit harder to live by but on a deeper level it's wise: "work like you don't need money."

September 28, 2010 - submitted by Matias, Argentina

 

Q. Dear Oracle, in Ode To Deodorant, Safety and The Blue Room is Bigger Stronger the same version?

 

Thanks so much! You're so cool

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

The version on Safety and The Blue Room are both the same yes.

Bigger Stronger never appeared alongside Ode to Deodorant on any recording though.

September 28, 2010 - submitted by Will, United States of America

 

Q. At the 2003 Grammy Awards, who introduced Coldplay before they performed Politik?

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

It was the hugely talented actor (and you may know him from the comedy arena also), John Leguizamo.

September 29, 2010 - submitted by Jane, United States of America

 

Q. Dear Oracle,

I hooked up with this guy last week and he was actually nice (though we had just met). Though I initially thought this was so he could get on my good side (if you know what I mean) and was incredibly wary, he was nice afterwards and made it sound like we would see each other again. He even said I could text him during the week since I'd be busy until the weekend. Thinking it wasn't a one night stand, I stupidly had that shred of hope he was different and after texting him, I got no reply and he ignored my phone call. It's been a week and now I feel awful because it's like the trick is on me! How can I get over this because I honestly got the sincere vibe from him.

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

Ok Jane, before I get started I need to reiterate a few points that I have previously made for the benefit of you and other readers...

Sex is a delicate sometimes taboo subject so I feel the need to make sure that my views come with the strong belief that those taking part are consensual adults who are protecting themselves.

I want to handle this sensitively but feel the point here is more about expectation/disappointment as well as a self-esteem issue.

I hate to generalize but some males (not all) will do or say almost anything to get girls into bed. What worries most is the language you use to describe this event:

"He even said I could text", "I stupidly had that shred of hope", "I feel awful", "a trick on me"... All rather negative and self-deprecating don't you think?

Now forgive me for being brutal, but you chose to do this regardless of what you thought may or may not happen next although you admit you were wary. You feel awful because it seems like you have been used and the only way that could happen is if you allowed it to. Don't take all the blame but see your part to play in this; just put it down to experience. Next time, don't do anything you don't want to do or more importantly, anything with consequences that may arise from your actions that you might not be able to handle.

Yes I know there are so many situations where the one night turned into a relationship but in this case it didn't but don't feel stupid. The way to get over it is to accept that you acted in good faith but it wasn't reciprocated.

What I want you to take from this is a lesson learned; if you value yourself enough and want a guy to do the same, don't put out!

September 29, 2010 - submitted by Romina, Argentina

 

Q. Hello dear Oracle! This might be funny or might not but all of us had been teenagers or some of us are teenagers now and I was wondering if sometime you cheated on a written test and what ways you used?

I prefer to face that horrible F or 1 (in my country) but sometimes I'm desperate and I do it and that sucks :S

Wish you the best, besos y abrazos.

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

Hand on my heart Romina I have never ever cheated on a test in my life. I'm a great believer in karma (not that I ever see it turn around and bite offenders in the butt) so I always live by the rule that I will do the best that I can; if that's not good enough at least it will be on my own merit (even if that merit isn't all that great!)

Studying is hard, retaining information is sometimes hard and applying that to a test under examination nerves is very stressful but a pretty harsh but true statement that I used as a screensaver for years does induce motivation when I need it: Fail to prepare, prepare to fail.

September 29, 2010 - submitted by Enrique, Mexico

 

Q. Greetings Mr. Oracle!

 

I have a question that surged after reading some articles of statements that came from the members. They say that they can't just disappear because they signed for a lot of discs. Does this mean that they're not longer doing this for pleasure, but for accomplishing with a contract?

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

They are still as always making music for pleasure. They have been under contract since The Blue Room ep. Record deals tend to cover around 6 album releases and this is the normal period of the initial contract for the majority of recording artists.

I just went to Coldplay.com and the Oracle has so far answered one question (at 15:40 Central European Time):

 

 

September 30, 2010 - submitted by Micaela, Argentina

 

Q. Hi Dear Oracle,

I just wanted to ask if the BT Digital Music Awards ceremony is going to be transmitted on tv?

Sorry for my English haha.

Thank you very much.

ps: I hope Coldplay win, Good luck.

Micaela

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

 

Yes it is. The programme is called BT Digital Music Awards but I recall the last one in 2008 omitted every award from the TV transmission; it only showed the musical performances.

This year's awards take place tonight (30th) and the musical guests are Tinie Tempah, Professor Green, Roll Deep, McFly, Ne-Yo, Marina & the Diamonds and Scouting for Girls.

The official website says that ITV2 transmission times are on: 2nd October 2010 @ 22:45, 3rd October 2010 @ 10:20 and 4th October 2010 @ 20:00.

However, I have checked the ITV2 listings on your behalf and there's nothing showing for 3rd October folks!

October 1, 2010 - submitted by Jack, United States of America

 

Q. How did you hear So Sad and Vitamins? Did you hear them on a demo tape, did Coldplay play them for you, or did you just hear them way back when they actually played the songs at gigs? When was the last time you even heard them play those songs?

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

I have those songs on a cassette given to me, but not by the band. 'Ooh how cryptic' I hear you say and before you ask, they are stored away safely and are not in my current reaching distance; the last time I listened to the tape was so many years ago now.

I have a strong feeling that my memory serves me correctly; I did not hear either of those songs played live.

October 1, 2010 - submitted by Tom, Netherlands

 

Q. Hi ever so brilliant and all knowing Oracle !

I was wondering , if one of the Coldplay rules is to never use a sentence/lyric again? I have been trying to find one that's been used in 2 songs but guess what .. I couldn't find one :) Does the band use some kind of system for this ?

 

All the best, Tom

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

I predict there will be gasps of surprise all around the globe at your findings and possible cries of "What?!?" at computer screens.

There are quite a few repeated themes throughout their catalogue of tracks:

Keeping or not keeping feet on the ground, spider webs, bubbles, fixing... yes there are plenty of ideas that pop up more than once Tom.