getithom Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 That part is just Chris improvising. No, it isn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraceOddity Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 The Oracle's email is in the first post. No, it's not Tash, but she does a great job transmuting the answers to us at CP'ing! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tash Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 oh and btw Tash isnt the Oracle...or is she :lol: If only! No, it's not Tash, but she does a great job transmuting the answers to us at CP'ing! :) :nice: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tash Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 August 31, 2011 - submitted by Heide, United States of America Q. I'm finally about to get a dog and I want to name it after something Coldplay related. What do you think about naming my dog Mylo? If not, do you have any other suggestions? The Oracle replies: I think Mylo is a great name for a dog. Actually it's a pretty good name for any pet which is quite a rare thing I find... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tash Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 August 31, 2011 - submitted by Kristin, United States of America Q. Hey, Mr. Oracle. How's your summer been? I was just wondering if the MX on the newpaper, was a hint to the name of the album, when Coldplay changed their look for the website? Did they know that was what they were going to call it from the start? Lots of love Kristin. The Oracle replies: There are no coincidences with how the website design looked/looks/will look; every single thing is planned to fit in with themes, ideas and titles. From the fluorescent colour to the MX on the newspaper it was all designed with the new album in mind. So, to answer your question, yes, they did know from the start and a whole lot longer than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Nails Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 ^ That answer made me excited. It's good to see they are really thinking things through. Just some reassurance. ;) I can't help thinking MX will be a masterpiece... So I need to lower my expectations. :nod: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafaelchampion Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Wait wait wait wait wait. Oracle said they knew they were going to call LP5 Mylo Xyloto from the start, then they lied when they said the name wasn't decided yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_escapist Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Wait wait wait wait wait. Oracle said they knew they were going to call LP5 Mylo Xyloto from the start, then they lied when they said the name wasn't decided yet! Of course she did. I guess one of her jobs is to keep mystery surrounding everything related to the band. Thus. don't expect major news from her, since she was never created for such purpose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackZ Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Well maybe the album title was planned to be MX but then they started second guessing it or it wasn't technically "official" yet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tash Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 September 1, 2011 - submitted by Lauren, United Kingdom Q. I saw a track listing for Mylo Xyloto on someone's Facebook wall. It looked very legitimate. Is it possibly the real thing? The Oracle replies: I've seen it myself doing the rounds but it's not official so it's best to just ignore it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tash Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 September 1, 2011 - submitted by Colin, United States of America Q. Where was the music video for Speed of Sound filmed? It has to be one of the best sets of all of Coldplay's music videos. The Oracle replies: There is an accurate paragraph about the video here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tash Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 September 1, 2011 - submitted by john, United States of America Q. Hey Oracle, did Charlie Brown leak? I heard an instrumental in this football thing and a fuller version with vocals in this trailer for some tv show. Was it leased legally? The Oracle replies: It wasn't "leaked". Charlie Brown is being used as a sound bed on tv at the moment but that can't be done without having the full approved version and license to use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skuze23 Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 September 1, 2011 - submitted by Colin, United States of America[/color][/b] Q. Where was the music video for Speed of Sound filmed? It has to be one of the best sets of all of Coldplay's music videos. The Oracle replies: There is an accurate paragraph about the video here. There's a video on that..."Making of Speed of Sound" for those who haven't seen it :) [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cc_onf5zpco&list=FLuC_VPI3YiZOla_kTWdvCPg&index=8&feature=plpp]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cc_onf5zpco&list=FLuC_VPI3YiZOla_kTWdvCPg&index=8&feature=plpp[/ame] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86Timewarp Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 I remember it sayin the set of of...THE WIZARD OF OZZY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86Timewarp Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 If only! You never know :awesome: OH HAPPY MOTM!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tash Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 You never know :awesome: OH HAPPY MOTM!!!! Thanks :nice: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinFan Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 There's a video on that..."Making of Speed of Sound" for those who haven't seen it :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cc_onf5zpco&list=FLuC_VPI3YiZOla_kTWdvCPg&index=8&feature=plpp Thank-You:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Bauer Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 does anybody know what track list they're talking about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tash Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 September 2, 2011 - submitted by The Oracle, United Kingdom Q. WHO'D LIKE TO JOIN TEAM ORACLE? When I answer questions of a personal nature, Coldplay.com readers often get in touch with their own thoughts. So, we now have a 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. ANYONE can join in so, if you'd like to, please email your response to the following question, in no more than 300 words, to [email protected] before Thursday 8th September. "My brother's best friend died last week. He was only 26 years old and it was completely sudden and shocking. He was more like a brother than a friend to my siblings and I. I have been listening to sad songs lately (Into The West from LOTR is a good one). Do you know any good songs that you can recommend which deal with death or the loss of a loved one? Genevieve." Look forward to seeing your replies. The Oracle The Oracle replies: Please email your replies to [email protected] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tash Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 September 2, 2011 - submitted by Matheus, Brazil Q. TEAM ORACLE QUESTION # 39 I'm having a bad time. I'm not feeling well about myself. I lost a friend, he died two days ago and he was 19. He was one of that kind of people you want to be like. I lost my girlfriend cause I was a jerk. And I'm looking for a way up. I want to find ways to become a better person. I'm lost in my mind. How can I put myself together? The Oracle replies: I would say that above everything else right now, you need to give yourself time to grieve the loss of your friend. I'm not surprised you're sat assessing your life and your behaviour but that's not the priority at this moment. It's good that you realise that you've not behaved the best way you could and that's how life lessons are learned and you move forward. You can't do that however if you punish yourself or berate your actions. Just to acknowledge them and decide not behave that way again is good enough for now. It doesn't have to be in tribute to your friend that you decide to be a better person, but if that helps, go for it. Maybe you can talk to your ex, not with a view to getting back with her, but to just apologise if you feel the need. Start afresh and wipe the slate clean. Take time out to choose your path and what you'd like to achieve. Your past actions don't have to stop your future from being what you want it to be. If you make an effort to be mindful of decisions you can take time to decide what you want to do, how you want to do it and at any point you feel you're letting YOURSELF down, just pause, change and get back on track. Over to you. Do not worry! There is a light at the end of your tunnel. Your friend just passed two days ago, which is a very traumatizing and sudden event to face. Mourning is a very long process and you cant let your life go to shambles just at the beginning. Time will heal your wound. As for your girlfriend, if her feelings for you are strong enough, she'll accept your apology for being out of line. If not, than she was not the right girl for you! You'll find the right path, just don't give up trying. To get your life on track, do not be pessimistic at all. Be optimistic, even if you have grief. Try new things, turn to your hobbies, and remind yourself that you're not going to let your friend, whom you looked up to, down. All my best, Sabrina. I'm sorry to hear you lost a friend. And a girlfriend. The best thing about this situation is that you are looking for a way up, and the best way to become a better person, in my opinion, is to make someone else's day better, everyday. Whether it's volunteering your time to help someone out or simply being kind to someone, I find it always ends up making me a little happier than before. As for dealing with the loss of your friend: well, that's just terrible. Give yourself time to grieve and then move on; life is for the living. Try to make him proud. When you find yourself missing him, send him love and peace, and go on about your day. As for your girlfriend, tell her you regret being a jerk, as you clearly do. Whether or not she accepts your apology, it's good for the soul. Your journey on self-improvement is independent of your relationship with someone else. Maybe you can take this time apart to focus on yourself. Just remember, it's your destiny, your life. Though you may not have the power to change what other people do in your life, you have the power to change what you do and how you do it. It is what it is, but it will be what you make it. Keep your head up and your hopes high while keeping in mind, as hard as it is, that everything changes. Even the bad times. Best, Sarah. First of all I'd like to say that I'm very sorry to hear about your friend. Matheus, you are very, very strong. If I were in your place I'd be a complete wreck! I've been in dark places before and I've tried alot of things to try to get myself out of my funk. I have a couple of tricks you might like: If you like to read, try reading The Book of Awesome by Neil Pasricha, it's basically a compilation of little everyday things that are awesome, I found it really funny and then you start to notice those little awesome things and they make you realise that things will always get better. Another thing that has always helped me is music. I like to listen to Coldplay, obviously, but if you're sad, try listening to very upbeat and positive songs. Plug in your iPod and just blast any song that reminds you of a happy memory. At a time like this it's imperative that you stay close with family and friends, they will want to help and probably hate seeing you sad. Please know you're very strong, again and I wish you the best and hope everything gets better soon (Don't worry, it always does.) Grace. Ironically Matheus, something just happened that really took a lot of weight off my back. A period of 7 months it was, but it's better then forever. Matheus, I would say that you should tie up loose ends, say sorry to your ex, and for now, say goodbye to your friend. We all have the power to change the things around us if we don't see fit. So go out there and show the word you're ready for a change! Never forget what's important in your life, who you are, and who you're friends are. I wish you the very best Matheus and may your friend rest in peace. Billy N. I've felt the way you have before. The way I help myself feel better is by 1) listening to music that makes me realize what I have to be grateful for, and 2) always wearing something on myself to do that as well. I wear a bracelet that says 'happiness' on it, to remind myself that even when I'm feeling the most down, there is always something to look forward to. There's always some light, you just have to look for it. I know it's always hard to lose someone, but you have to live a life they would be proud of you for living. Have absolutely no regrets, my friend. And don't be afraid to talk about your friend, either. Talking helps, and if you talk about all of the good times you two had, you'll find a way to be happy that you were able to know him. As for feeling down about yourself, I recently went through a rough patch with Anorexia. I wouldn't eat because I didn't feel ok about my image. I got out of it by thinking about the things I love about myself. At times like this, when something tragic has happened, people tend to be cruel to themselves. Don't let that happen to you. My best wishes, Sydney. I think you should focus on doing something good for someone else who's special in your life. Maybe volunteer to help another friend with their troubles, or the family of your friend who passed away. If that's not an option, it could even be something like volunteering for a soup kitchen, as long as it's a good deed for some person who needs it. I know from being sad myself that the way out is to do things for others because then you start forgetting about your own problems. Starting to put others first is a sure way to become a better person. And pray for guidance. I hope this helps. Charles. I'm very sorry for your loss. Your question touches on several bases, so I can imagine you are probably feeling a wide variety of emotions right now. One of the best ways to cope with all of these experiences is to keep a journal. Start with the date and time, then spill your thoughts onto the page. Extracting your thoughts and writing them on paper can help get them out of your lost mind's eye and into a place where you can grasp them and make sense of them. Over time, you can read previous entries and see for yourself how much you have changed. You mentioned your friend was someone that you admired, so you should embrace his/her morals and values when becoming a better person. Think of other people who inspire you and adopt their traits, too. In closing, allow yourself plenty of time to find your bearings. You won't get over these hurdles or change overnight, so stay close to friends and family, and you'll find that everything will sort itself out in due time. Best regards, Blake. I'm sorry to hear about your loss. You're very heart-broken and stressed out, these events shock you, or "wake you up." You can't replace your friend or cover up his memory, that will hurt even worse. Honor your friend, and use this moment to turn your life around. You need to talk to your ex-girlfriend, make amends to the way you acted to her. You've already become a better person, you just need to show people. Take some time to cope with your loss, get your feelings together, and when you're ready, wake up, look at the world in the light, be positive, and hit the ground running. You can do this. Bradley H. Thank you all for your replies. Click to read this week's Team Oracle question, and send us your answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getithom Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 ^ That answer made me excited. It's good to see they are really thinking things through. Just some reassurance. ;) I can't help thinking MX will be a masterpiece... So I need to lower my expectations. :nod: This also proves to me UFO will be something on Mylo Xyloto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brent Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 This also proves to me UFO will be something on Mylo Xyloto. OOOoooooo that's a good point! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tash Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 September 5, 2011 - submitted by Daniel, United States of America Q. Oracle, I have a question regarding the leaking of the album name before it was officially announced: did the leak have anything to do with the decision by the band to reveal it when they did? And how frustrating is it for the boys to see a secret like that come out to light? Are they seeking any damages from the source that leaked the name? Was there (or still is) a reason for the secrecy to begin with? Ok, I know, I said one question and it's more like 4, but I guess that will make up for all the other times my questions have not been answered. With much love, Dan. The Oracle replies: It's not a legal issue so no, there'll be no action taken. I know you'd like me to elaborate but it's just the nature of the beast and more than expected these days. I just hope you understand why when pressed I tried to divert people from the name. Why? Well, I can't put it any better than has. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tash Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 September 5, 2011 - submitted by Sebastien, Switzerland Q. Dear Oracle, Do you know if the new single Paradise will be aired on a radio before its release date? Thank you a lot! Greetings from Switzerland! Sébastien The Oracle replies: Given the single is out next week it's not looking likely that it'll be played before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tash Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 September 6, 2011 - submitted by G, United States of America Q. Have the band heard Willie Nelson's new cover of The Scientist and what do they think about it? The Oracle replies: We did actually draw attention to it back on 31st August. We wouldn't share it if we didn't like it, so yeah, we think it's great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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