So does that mean you're staying up for it imelda:P

 

Of course. :D

January 7, 2011 - submitted by The Oracle, United Kingdom

 

Q. WHO'D LIKE TO JOIN TEAM ORACLE?

When I answer questions of a personal/emotional nature, Coldplay.com readers often get in touch with their own thoughts. So, we thought we'd launch a new weekly feature, Team Oracle, whereby each Friday (with the question asker's permission) we open up a question to all of you to answer too. Then, the following Friday, I'll post a selection of the best answers, alongside my own reply.

So, if you'd like to join in, please email your response to the following question, in no more than 200 words, to [email protected] before Thursday 13th January.

 

Dear Oracle,

I have a little trouble with my parents. Or it's not me having trouble with them, it's them having trouble with each other.. They're always fighting and I don't know what to do. I have an older brother and a little brother, but my older brother doesn't live at home any more. So it's just me and my little brother, but I really don't know what I can do to help them and my little brother! I don't want my little brother to see them fight, but they're not very good at hiding it. The only way that makes them stop (sometimes) is that I go between them. But I can't be around them all the time either! This has really come to a problem for all of us, and they do see it, but they're not doing anything to get it better. Please give me some advices, I really need some!

Thank you. Celina, Norway

 

Look forward to seeing your replies.

The Oracle

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

Please email your replies to [email protected]

January 7, 2011 - submitted by Emma, United Kingdom

 

Q. Q. TEAM ORACLE QUESTION - #7

"My best friend likes the boy that I'm with. I don't want my friend to feel bad!, I feel so guilty but I don't want to leave my boyfriend, and I don't know what to do so that my friend does not feel bad! She knows that I know that she likes my boyfriend and she's well aware of how I feel. HELP ME!!! Emma"

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

I'm going to guess that before you started dating your boyfriend you both knew that you both liked him? That would go someway to explain why she is so upset about it and why you feel so guilty. You don't need to feel guilty; you have done nothing wrong.

If there is no history between your friend and your boyfriend (if he didn't date her before you for example) then this is something that your friend is going to have to accept. If she's a true friend she will want you to be happy and will eventually be happy for you. I don't like the word selfish but it sounds as though your friend is only thinking about herself with a disregard for your feelings yet you are being very considerate towards her feelings. It may seem harsh but I don't think you need to talk to her about it unless she is actually making life difficult for you. She will find a boyfriend of her own but in the meantime I don't really see why you should avoid public shows of affection with him in front of her or avoid talking about him. I hope you don't take offence as I assume that you are both still quite young? Not that I'm saying this doesn't happen in later years as I know that it does... She's your friend and of course 'up to you but I think she will have to find her own way to cope with the situation as there isn't anything you can do to change it. Well, there is but I do not suggest that option at all! Over to you.

 

If I were you I'd tell my friend that I understand how she feels, but that it's just the way it is. She'll meet the love of her life one day, she will! She herself just has to believe that she will. I'm sure she'd understand! She just needs some time :-) After I'd talked to her I would do anything I could do to get every single thought about him off her mind by spending some real "girltime" with her, only me and her, trying to have conversations without talking about him and so on. Trying to pretend like everything is like it was before you and he got together. Of course you shouldn't be like that all the time, but maybe for a little while. Then she'll get a little "space" keeping her mind on everything else than him.

I really hope this helped a little and that everything works out for you Emma, your friend and your boyfriend. Good luck! Celina

 

That's a tough situation. Both of them mean a lot to you, I think. But she (or he, but I assume it's a she) is a friend of yours, so she needs to understand that you have a boyfriend, and she cannot take him from you. You love him and he loves you. So why break up? She should be happy for you. And there are a lot of nice guys for her! I think you should talk to her and tell her that she really has to understand that he is your boyfriend. And take her out on a Saturday night to look for a nice guy for her! I don't think you should break up with him for her. I wish you the best of luck! Again, it's a tough situation. Caitlin

 

Friends don't steal their friends' boyfriends, nor do they forfeit their own boyfriends in order to make their sad friends happy. Your friend needs to respect your and your boyfriend's relationship and its boundaries. Why do you feel guilty? Is this naturally-occurring guilt because she's miserable and you're not, or is your friend manipulating your relationship to get what she doesn't have - namely your man?!

There are many, many wonderful young men out in the world for her to discover. I think a nice course of redirection is in order: why don't you and your boyfriend conspire to fix her up with one of his nice, eligible friends? Matchmaking may show her how much you care, all the while clearly letting her know that your man is not on the menu. It's what good friends do: be supportive and helpful, without sacrificing your own needs and happiness! Aimee

 

I am in high school at the moment, and many people are also in this situation, because girls talk about boys they like together all the time, and usually, there is a specific person they talk about (Robert Patterson, Talor Lautner, for example, LOL). So don't worry, your friend is probably not mad at you, and besides, it's that guys decision anyways, and he decided to date you. So just leave the situation alone, and if you don't feel comfortable, talk to your friend about it, honestly. Good luck! Mitchell

 

This really is a tough situation, and it's made even harder by the fact that you're clearly such a loyal friend. It's very commendable that you don't want your friend to feel bad, but you shouldn't be the one feeling guilty. The mistake we often make when being so considerate towards others is that we tend to disregard our own feelings and happiness. It is very important that you do what will keep/make YOU happy - your friend isn't doing this - and that might mean you'll have to act a little selfishly. If this girl is your best friend, perhaps she couldn't necessarily help the way she feels. She should, however, be concerned for your happiness - he is your boyfriend after all. You could choose to confront her about it. If both of you can speak about it in a mature manner, you should be able to resolve the issue without too much negativity. If this friend is as loyal as you are, she'll probably choose to ignore the feelings she has for him, for your sake. Ultimately, you should do what is best for your happiness first, as well as the friendship. Elthea

 

Emma, you shouldn't feel bad! If she knows how you feel then I'm sure she's feeling just as uncomfortable with the situation as you are. Though it's bound to be awkward (and I'd know having once been in your friends position) after she sees how you two act as a couple I'm sure she'll get over her feelings for your boyfriend and things will go back to normal. Just try not to put her in situations where she could feel more uncomfortable. Don't underestimate your friendship with her - if she's really a good friend she wouldn't do anything to jeopardise any relationship you hold dear. Hope things work out well for you all, Grace

 

Well Emma that's not a really good situation, all that I can tell you is that: she is your best friend, and everyone knows that the friends are forever; if she love you, she know that she can't be in love of your boyfriend, and maybe she will forget him, I suggest you to talk with your friend, and tell her that you always want to know everything if she feels bad or if it doesn't matter, all I want to tell you is that she is your friend and in a any possible situation please talk with her and never stop being best friends. With love Nidia

 

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January 10, 2011 - submitted by Julie, United States of America

 

Q. Honest Oracle, did Coldplay perform in Las Vegas on New Year's Eve? I had a friend tell me this, but I don't really believe her. She said that Jay-Z and Beyonce were there too. Is this true?

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

Yes it's true. You can find plenty stories about the Cosmopolitan show on the Internet. It wasn't like a normal gig or part of any touring schedule; just a one-off so we didn't cover it.

January 10, 2011 - submitted by Nick, United States of America

 

Q. What is limestone rock? I've heard Chris mention that somewhere before but I've never heard of it before.

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

Basically Chris has used the term when making a joke about where Coldplay fit into the musical term rock. Coldplay are often described as soft rock as oppose to hard rock. They do however have a heavier side that sometimes goes unnoticed. Chris therefore describes the band as limestone rock which usually refers to a geological term rather than the aforementioned musical one.

January 11, 2011 - submitted by Lukas, New Zealand

 

Q. Hey Oracle,

 

I'm in a band and we've come up with about six catchy songs, but the other two guys in the band have a completely different taste in music to me. They only listen to Train and Jason Mraz and Dane Rumble, and other pop music like that. I'm more into stuff like Coldplay, Radiohead, U2, The XX; bands that have ambition. Except, because my band mates haven't heard of these artists or any music outside of the mainstream, they aren't open to any strange/weird ideas that I like coming up with.

 

How do I bring ambition into a band that doesn't know what ambition is? Musically and lyrically?

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

You know your band members better than I do of course but I am about to challenge almost everything you have said!

Firstly you said "we" have come up with 6 songs which implies together as a band you have created something you all like therefore your tastes are irrelevant and have only served to bring different influences in which is never a bad thing.

Secondly you say that your friends haven't heard of any music outside the mainstream and I'd say that both Coldplay & U2 ARE mainstream! There's nothing wrong with liking Jason Mraz etc. by the way...

A band is ultimately made up of a friends who have shared interests otherwise they probably wouldn't be friends. Even if that shared interest is actually just being in that band you don't have to all like the same music outside of the band as long as the music you make within the band is something you all love that's all that matters. That is why I dispute your argument as 6 catchy songs is more than many bands I know can come up with!

If you like weird/ strange ideas and they don't, maybe you're just with the wrong people or actually - maybe they are. The songwriting shouldn't be contrived or forced into a genre so perhaps look at those 6 songs you wrote as your starting point.

 

I'm not entirely sure it's ambition that your band mates lack, after all they are in the band so they've given some commitment. You can't bring ambition but you can all get excited by the music you are making. If you want to make a career from it you have to realize it's very difficult and it's not just motivation and belief that drives the band, you need talent and a lot of luck.

January 11, 2011 - submitted by Suzana, Brazil

 

Q. Hello, Oracle! How has 2011 been so far?

 

Do you have any idea if Matt McGinn's book is the process of being translated into other languages? It'd be great to read it in our languages.

 

One more question (two, actually): is it possible to get, through Coldplay's website, the good old e-zines? Is is possible that anything similar will done again (this would be beyond great)?

 

Thanks in advance!

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

As far as I know Matt's book is not currently being translated into other languages but I do hear that there are plans for a paperback release.

 

The ezines are actually accessible via the Internet as pdf files rather than through our site (old or new). They pop up for me every so often on Google. I also stumbled across this site so they are definitely out there.

 

They're part of the old site so we don't have them archived on the current one. As we have our wonderful Roadie #42 blogs, Anchorman's newsreels and regular Messengers sent out there's no need for an ezine.

January 12, 2011 - submitted by Emily, Canada

 

Q. Hey Oracle!

Hope everything is good with you!

My question is about the ezines, I clicked on the link you posted and have been scrolling through them but what exactly are they? Were they something that the website crew made and put online? Or was it an actual print thing?

Looking forward to an answer! I've been reading through them all and they are awesome!!

Thanks for all the wonderful answers, this kind of effort to reach the fans is what make Coldplay such an awesome band!

:D

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

Thanks! The ezine was a monthly, later every two months, newsletter not a physical periodical; it was emailed to the mailing list and later archived on the website.

Basically it was a mix of news and interviews about Coldplay with exclusive photos and the occasional fan story.

It certainly served a purpose at the time but came to the end of its shelf life when we replaced the old website with the shiny new one.

January 12, 2011 - submitted by Alexandre Rocato, Brazil

 

Q. I saw a DVD on a music store named: Coldplay - The early days... is it official ? Is it a new release ?

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

No! There's only ever been the one official "Live 2003" DVD.

January 12, 2011 - submitted by Mirko, Germany

 

Q. Hey best Oracle in the world!!

 

Have you ever noticed, that 2 of the band members of Coldplay appear in the Christmas Lights lyrics?

 

You don't have a real silvester in England do you?

Happy new year!

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

Ha ha! Well, given that will is a word as well as a name and I assume you're taking Chris from Christmas there's only Jonny that's never likely to appear as part of a lyric unless it's the use of the name itself as guy is also a word! No I hadn't noticed that 2 band members names are in the lyrics because er, they're technically not but I see your point.

Silvester as in your New Year's Eve? No, Scotland has its Hogmanay but ours is just a plain and simple NYE. Happy new year to one and all, we're officially well in now.

how come the oracle replys to you guys

 

:'( i get nothing

I have a question that I plan to ask her next week. It's been really bugging me so I'm just going to give up and ask her.

January 13, 2011 - submitted by Isabella, United States of America

 

Q. I was wondering... in order to join the Oracle do you have to be a certain age?

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

I think you mean you mean Team Oracle. There is no age limit to submit your answers to the email address given or to submit a question via the website. Feel free to put your age in with your reply by the way.

The same applies when submitting anything to this section.

January 13, 2011 - submitted by Nathalie, Brazil

 

Q. Hi Oracle

 

Too cold in England?

I love Will's voice in Death Will Never Conquer. He is very talented!

 

Tell me, what is the possibility of Will Champion singing on the next album?

I know, there's nothing wrong with Chris. He's absolutely fantastic. =)

 

Thanks!

Nathalie

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

I would say that as with Viva all four members will be singing but I can't see anyone other than Chris taking lead vocals but hey, who knows? Death Will Never Conquer was brilliant by both!

January 13, 2011 - submitted by Shelby, United States of America

 

Q. Hello oh mighty Oracle!

My question regards the song X & Y.

I was looking for the song on YouTube and clicked the first link when I searched. The lyrics went something like this "X & Y sun, trees, earth & sky", or something along those lines. A few weeks later, I bought the X&Y album, to discover the song I 1st heard was not X&Y! I was wondering if that song was/is a Coldplay song, and if so, what is it called?

Thank you so much!

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

Ah yes, an understandable mistake given the mention of X&Y in the opening line. The song was written during that album's sessions but ended up as a b-side to Fix You; it's The World Turned Upside Down.

January 13, 2011 - submitted by Nathalie, Brazil[/color][/b]

 

Q. Hi Oracle

 

Too cold in England?

I love Will's voice in Death Will Never Conquer. He is very talented!

 

Tell me, what is the possibility of Will Champion singing on the next album?

I know, there's nothing wrong with Chris. He's absolutely fantastic. =)

 

Thanks!

Nathalie

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

I would say that as with Viva all four members will be singing but I can't see anyone other than Chris taking lead vocals but hey, who knows? Death Will Never Conquer was brilliant by both!

 

:bigcry: I WANT WILL TO SING!!!!!!!!! LOTS!

Will's voice is ridiculously boring compared to Chris.

January 14, 2011 - submitted by The Oracle, United Kingdom

 

Q. WHO'D LIKE TO JOIN TEAM ORACLE?

When I answer questions of a personal/emotional nature, Coldplay.com readers often get in touch with their own thoughts. So, we thought we'd launch a new weekly feature, Team Oracle, whereby each Friday (with the question asker's permission) we open up a question to all of you to answer too. Then, the following Friday, I'll post a selection of the best answers, alongside my own reply.

So, if you'd like to join in, please email your response to the following question, in no more than 200 words, to [email protected] before Thursday 20th January.

"I need help. My dad will marry again and I don't agree. I don't like the woman he is dating. It's because of her that my parents are divorced. How do I face this situation?

Thanks and hugs. Katy".

 

Look forward to seeing your replies.

The Oracle

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

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Will's voice is ridiculously boring compared to Chris.

 

I think they're in no way comparable. I like both, they just don't suit the same type of songs imo...

I'd like to have a song with him singing on the new LP :)

January 14, 2011 - submitted by Celina, Norway

 

Q. Q. TEAM ORACLE QUESTION - #8

"I have a little trouble with my parents. Or it's not me having trouble with them, it's them having trouble with each other... They're always fighting and I don't know what to do. I have an older brother and a little brother, but my older brother doesn't live at home any more. So it's just me and my little brother, but I really don't know what I can do to help them and my little brother! I don't want my little brother to see them fight, but they're not very good at hiding it. The only way that makes them stop (sometimes) is that I go between them. But I can't be around them all the time either! This has really come to a problem for all of us, and they do see it, but they're not doing anything to get it better. Please give me some advices, I really need some!

Thank you. Celina, Norway".

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

Celina it seems your are the most mature person in your home right now! There's an awful lot of misplaced pressure on your shoulders and it's not at all fair. In my opinion you have been doing the right things so far to look after your little brother and to try and intervene but your parents are the adults and they should be able to handle the situation better.

So what I suggest is that you do intervene but not mid argument. When things are calm try to talk to your parents about how you feel and how this is affecting you and your brother. I know your older brother has left home but it may be worth asking for him to lend his support. What I don't want to happen is you sacrificing your life by feeling the need to hang around to step in every time it happens for your brother but I commend your noble actions to protect him. Over to you...

 

It's horrible to witness your parents' fights all the time. I assume you're a teenager and I know that sometimes older people don't listen to us seriously. I'd say you talk to your mum or dad any time the things are calm and tell them the way you feel. This situation can affect you and your little brother a lot (you are indeed suffering), so it must stop. You're gonna have to open your heart to them so they really can see that you're getting hurt. Tell them everything, the way you feel these days and how it is affecting you; that you need them to think of your brother and you first. They are your parents and they love you and they won't ignore it. I would also say talk to them separately, but you know them better and I think you'll know if it's better facing the two of them at the same time or not.

One thing more that I'd like to tell you is that whatever happens try not to take sides with any of them in any argument they have, because there can be misunderstandings. They are a couple that must solve their problems trying not to involve their children in their arguments (for your own sake).

Remember that whatever happens they both love you more than anything and talking to them is something you must do and it's the only way.

Hope it helps a little. Send you a hug from Argentina. Noelia

 

Celina, you shouldn't have to do anything. I'm assuming that you're pretty young, like me, and still at school. I suggest that you go and talk to someone. If both your parents know that what they are doing is wrong then there shouldn't be a reason for it to continue, and you shouldn't be the one to have to deal with it. Talk to someone, your older brother, a next-door neighbour, it doesn't matter who, just as long as it's an adult. Adults seem to be taken more seriously, and if they know what's going on then they can help. Tell them what's happening and they will deal with it, don't get involved, and keep safe and happy. Remember to smile and laugh with friends, and remember when you talk to someone, help will come. Don't try and fix it all by yourself. Merinda

I used to be in exactly the same situation with my parents. They literally argued non-stop and there seemed no way of stopping it, they just didn't get on and the arguments were endless. In the end, my parents separated and are currently beginning to become divorced from one another officially. The best advice I can give you is to strongly encourage your parents to go to counselling together to attempt to talk their problems and disagreements through. If they are unwilling do to so, perhaps, like my parents the best thing for them is to live apart. When my parents first separated it was, of course, very difficult, and surreal. But two years on, I wonder how they lasted so long living with each other. Marianne, Bournemouth

 

I understand what you're trying to say... I kinda thought it was sad that my parents fought.. but now that I've been in relationships and been married for so long, I realize that we don't fight intentionally. Nobody gets a kick by fighting with someone they love. You have to understand that its very difficult for two different individuals to stay together. It takes a lot of effort from both the sides. So sometimes, it might be something that is disturbing the both of them and they are just letting it out by fighting each other. Believe me, in today's world, we can only let out our frustration at the ones we love. No one else is going to take our crap!!

As for you and for your brother, I understand it does affect us when we see our folks fighting, but if you really wanna do something about it, you could talk to them and tell them how it affects us kids. Sometimes they just might listen to you.. or.. they might not.. but it's worth a shot.

If there is an option, try to take your brother to your room or some place else when they do have an argument.. and if required.. butt in and tell them to keep it low!! tell them you have homework or something..

Above all else.. remember that it has nothing to do with anyone else.. and leave it to your parents to sort it out .. and I do hope and pray that they will..

God bless you!! Soni

First we have to understand that parents alongside with all humanity make mistakes. It is brutally wrong that your parents fight in front of you and your little brother. I recommend you talk to someone (counselor) at school about this problem; because you might be keeping anger and desperation inside. Please do not let your little brother witness the fights because he might not be conscious enough to understand what's going on, but it still harms him. It'd be great if you could find a personal hobby you could use to relax, but most important to relieve from everything you've been living. Paint, sing and write; express yourself. Take your brother for a walk if your parents are fighting, then talk to each of them separately. I am sure that if you talk to them and tell all you feel and think, they�ll understand that if they have trouble, it is not your fault and you have no reason to be involve. You have the right to live happily and most important, to be comfortable in your own place. Remember to be very courageous when facing this problem, because I'm sure your little brother finds comfort when by your side. Mahomed

 

I know what you're going through. My parents have had the same problems, and I have a little sister who I want to protect.

I don't know how old you little brother is, but if he's old enough to understand the concept of a relationship you could try telling him how relationships between grownups work. You could tell him that your parents fight, but still love each other, or that they're going through a rough time now, but that in time everything will be better. And you could explain to him that everyone fights from time to time, and that it is all part of a relationship. Maybe he'll understand. If you think it will help, you can try talking to your parents, and finding out what they're fighting about. Maybe you can help them solve their problems. Good luck with it! Wouter

 

I have an older brother who was in the position you are in now. I was in the same position as your little brother. My parents spent everyday fighting about the stupid things and if they weren't fighting, they weren't speaking. Here is an approach that you can take. Write your parents a letter (two separate copies so they won't have to read it together). Take your time and simply write EVERYTHING that you want to tell them including how their fighting is affecting you and your little brother. Let your heart out in this letter and tell them everything you want them to know. Don't feel bad about making them feel bad because honesty in a family is a very important factor and they have a right to know the truth. I feel that writing a letter is more effective in most cases as compared to having a conversation. Having a conversation with them allows them to interrupt you, which could lead to more arguments. Try the letter and go from there. Hopefully it helps! What my brother and I went through has only made us stronger. Hang in there Celina and keep living your life to the fullest! Macie

 

Don't feel alone, I came from a family where my parents often fought and I was the oldest with 2 younger siblings. Try and talk to them over and over again, when they begin fighting ask can you please not do this in front of the child? Make them see that it isn't ok. If they yell at you (which in my experience tends to happen) roll your eyes, and say ok "I WILL BE THE ADULT" and remove your sibling. Your main concern is you're not always around, make a safe place for your sibling. Music usually works or some type of computer game that he KNOWS to go to once the fighting starts, out of sight out of mind, depending on how old they are. The key is try to get through to them if all else fails, which I hope it won't, talk to a school counselor. Just stress the impact you feel your parents fighting has on you, they wont call CPS or anything crazy they will want to talk to your parents. They are always asking "is everything ok at home"... sometimes its ok to say it's not. Wendy

 

In my opinion, there are a few things you can do to solve your problem, the rest is on your parents.First of all, instead of going between them, try to talk to them, while you are all together. Try to explain how do you and your brother feel when you hear them arguing all the time, I'm sure they are both sensible people, and they will understand your position. you can also try to do some activities outside the house with your little brother so he can't hear your parents fighting.

I hope everything gets better from now on.

Yours Faithfully, Javi

 

It was extremely difficult to choose the responses this week - apologies if yours wasn't selected but please do keep them coming! It was amazing to read so many similar emails giving practically the same advice. It seems that many of us could empathize with Celina having experienced our parents arguing. Thank you everyone.

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WIll never sings out of tune...Chris do. Anyway it's obviously Chris who must lead the voice parts..but Will, well i think he is great..Great voice.

January 17, 2011 - submitted by Christina, United States of America

 

Q. Dear Oracle,

Isn't today the anniversary for Coldplay?? Nothing has been mentioned so I am having doubts on my Coldplay knowledge!

thanks!

Christina

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

Actually yesterday was an anniversary of the band's first gig as Starfish. We don't mark many anniversaries. Don't doubt your knowledge but there's the timeline for most historical events.

January 18, 2011 - submitted by Marie, United States of America

 

Q. Have you ever met someone who you've only known for a few weeks and he/she ends up teaching you things about yourself that people you've known for many years never did? In other words, do you believe that you meet people for a reason, no matter how long or short you've known them for?

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

My answer is yes I do believe exactly that. I was once sent some words of wisdom; they are quite spiritual but I think they answer your query perfectly. The whole thing is quite long so I have edited a strand of it to illustrate...

 

"People come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime.

Some people come into your life for a SEASON, because your turn has

come to share, grow or learn.

They bring you an experience of peace or make you laugh.

They may teach you something you have never done.

They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy.

Believe it, it is real. But only for a season."

January 18, 2011 - submitted by Sabrina, Argentina

 

Q. Hi O! I was just wandering: Which ones do you enjoy answering more: Coldplay related questions or the asking for advice questions"?

 

 

Thanks! Bye!

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

I guess it depends on the question but I do enjoy the ones that make it all so real and human. Coldplay related questions can be fun but if you only knew how many "when is the album coming?" questions I had to delete. There's a lot of repetition too that I have to ignore as we have tag clouds to search for topics.

I'm hoping 2011 is about to get an injection of inspiration and really interesting Qs are going to come flying in any day now!

January 18, 2011 - submitted by Fernando, Argentina

 

Q. Hey Oracle, I found this somewhere in the internet. Is this true? I mean there's a LOT of alcohol and cigarettes...

Thanks You!

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

Ah the legend that is the Rider. I would love to say yeah dude it's rock n roll but I can honestly tell you that Coldplay do not consume that high level of alcohol/cigarettes - if any of it!

I would suggest it is a standard rider of a big name band but in no way reflects what they "need" - which is probably just fruit and water. Ok so not quite as there is of course a need for catering. The family & friends room is usually equipped with refreshments too.

There have been some great riders throughout musical history and I do know that some tour managers/artists get great amusement from seeing what they can actually get venues to provide. Of course "we" have never done that but feast your eyes on Iggy Pop's gig needs. The rider starts page 13 but the rest of the document is well worth a read.