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Ehm, NumbersGirl only pointed out that 86Timewarp misspelled her name.

Ehm, NumbersGirl only pointed out that 86Timewarp misspelled her name.

 

Oh, alright :) I thought that I missed some important changes in Coldplay camp. Good to know that everything is as always.

February 4, 2013 - submitted by Grace, Australia

 

Q. Hi beautiful Oracle,

I was wondering is

the original version of The Scientist, that Chris took a month of to practice backwards?

Thank-you almighty Oracle Xx

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

No, Grace. The person that posted that is being sarcastic (a sense of humour regular readers of The Oracle will recognize).

What you hear is simply The Scientist reversed. The video was shot forwards but then reversed.

This is a version of the original video matched with the song in reverse thus showing that Chris did indeed sing it backwards in the original filming.

It did take him about a month to learn but there were a few (backwards) lyrics written on boards in case he needed them for reference.

February 4, 2013 - submitted by David, Canada

 

Q. Now that Clocks is number one on 6 Music's Greatest Hit, what does Will think about it since at first he thought it was rubbish, like he said in the Q&A part many years back on the Nissan Live sets by Yahoo.

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

Luckily for you, Will popped in to chat about that with Steve Lamacq when they announced the winner of the vote.

February 5, 2013 - submitted by Amy, United Kingdom

 

Q. If you said there were 5th, 6th and 7th members of Coldplay as well then which 3 people would you say would be 5th, 6th and 7th?? Would it be someone already part of the crew or a well known friend?!

Just wondering as I would find it difficult to choose :)

Thank you!

Amy x

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

The first person for position #6 would possibly be Simon Pegg simply for the reason that before Phil was referred to as the band's 5th member, Simon was often called that due to him performing with them a couple of times.

No, seriously I would find it difficult to choose. I think the band would as well to be honest.

There are so many people who have had / still have a valuable role with Coldplay. Some have been around for such a long time too. It's a really tricky hypothetical to get my head around.

If I was forced to pick (& this is my own view of course), I'm choosing Tim Crompton, Dan Green and Roadie #42 for having been there from the start and outstanding contribution - or something like that!

February 5, 2013 - submitted by Billy, United States of America

 

Q. Greetings Oracle,

Has Coldplay ever played any of their songs that they recorded as demos? If not will they? I would love to hear some songs from the Viva la Vida demos live!

 

Thanks!

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

Yes, they have. This is in no way meant to be a definitive guide but off the top of my head here are a few including their varying stages of demo life...

They played Vitamins and So Sad in the very early days - these songs were committed to tape only.

Ode to Deodorant was also performed yet remained as a demo.

In My Place was conceived & performed long before recording for AROBTTH actually started. It was of course eventually released officially but was a problematic song to get right due to how long it had been floating around in their live repertoire.

Murder and Animals were played live and although at first intended for AROBTTH, eventually became b-sides (there are a few examples of this, such as No More Keeping My Feet On The Ground).

Ladder to the Sun and Idiot didn't make the album or b-sides but were performed.

Sweet Marianne and Don Quixote/Spanish Rain also spring to mind as tracks played live but never recorded.

Chris has performed Bucket For A Crown & Wedding Bells too and neither of those have appeared anywhere officially.

February 6, 2013 - submitted by Justin, United States of America

 

Q. Dear Oracle,

I just heard a new song by Maroon 5 called Daylight, sound familiar, the title?

How is this possible? I figured some songs have the same name, but don't musicians check and stuff? Was curious about this for other songs too.

Thanks.

Justin.

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

You can't copyright a song title and it's not something anyone would have to check so assume they don't.

Daylight is after all something common unlike Cannonball for example which has been the title for 3 songs that I know of.

As you say some songs have the same name, so why not this one?

February 6, 2013 - submitted by Elliott L, United Kingdom

 

Q. Oh, Mighty Oracle :)

 

I was wondering if Chris has been noticed when recording videos like Fix You when he was in the back alleys and The Scientist when he was walking down the high street. I'm sure there must be people who are Coldplay fans and would want to meet him if they saw him in the street. Thanks. PS Hey from UK.

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

I'm intrigued by your "hey from the UK" - I'm in the UK too...

Anyway, to business.

Video shoots are normally a closed set so there's not generally people there who aren't meant to be if you know what I mean. People in videos are usually extras rather than random folk in the background too.

There are some occasions where that's not possible like the London Underground scenes in Paradise. Also Fix You as you mentioned, but that was shot at night and nobody was around.

The public are very respectful when filming is taking place and tend not to approach. Maybe they just feel it wouldn't be appropriate timing but who knows?

I do know that many people were so surprised to see Chris in an elephant suit that they didn't quite believe it was him!

February 7, 2013 - submitted by Marie, France

 

Q. Dear Oracle,

This week, my Mum bought me the Coldplay Live 2012, and when she saw the 2003 DVD, she bought it too...

But now I've got a big, big problem : which one should I watch first ? (I can't watch both at the same time :/ )

Greetings from France,

Marie

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

Watch the 2003 show first; makes sense to watch them chronologically.

February 7, 2013 - submitted by Lola, Italy

 

Q. Dear Oracle,

For the first time we have the occasion to reveal a good news before the journalists. Is real that Chris will participate, as special guest, to 63 edition of Festival di Sanremo 2013 in Italy next week?

 

Please give to Italian fans the good news.

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

Not that I know of; I think that is just a rumour.

February 7, 2013 - submitted by Craig Pattison, United Kingdom

 

Q. Hey Oracle!

 

So, I came across

. Have you ever heard this version before?! It's really beautiful!!!

 

My question, where and when is this from? I know the first verse and chorus is how they played it on the more recent MX tour shows, but I never knew there was this full studio version!

 

It's amazing, thank you. :-))

 

Craig

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

There are a few acoustic versions of Yellow and not just live.

The first studio version was given away via a newspaper back in 2000. It was from a radio session.

This version you love is from the Every Mother Counts compilation. A beautiful version for a great cause.

February 8, 2013 - 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 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 250 words, to [email protected] before midnight Thursday 14th February.

 

My friendship group is tearing apart. A complete split. Right through the middle. I don't know how to handle this at all. What did you do when you lost really good friends? Did you try and split your time, did you let some of them go? I don't want to loose them. Mindy, Australia.

 

Look forward to seeing your replies.

The Oracle

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

Please email your replies to [email protected]

February 8, 2013 - submitted by Kate, United Kingdom

 

Q. TEAM ORACLE QUESTION #106

Friends, to a relationship, back to friends, can it work?

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

It can but it depends on the individual people involved; it doesn't work for everyone. One of my best friends invited her ex to her wedding as they remained very close friends after their break-up. I, on the other hand, am not friends with any of my exes - not the ones that mattered.

I think it also depends on whether the relationship felt like an extension of the friendship. Sometimes feelings can develop but the type of love may become confused. There is a chance you may work out that you were meant to stay friends in the first place. That could be why the relationship failed and that would probably make it easier to go back.

Problems with this scenario arise if one half of the couple still have feelings that aren't just confined to friendship.

Whether it works or not, there may have to be a cooling off period before reconnecting. I think it's important for both people to respect the other's decision. Time could help.

It may also be tricky for future partners (on both sides) to accept the situation so do be aware of that and sensitive to their feelings.

Ultimately there is no reason you can't go back to being friends after a relationship ends as long as it's what you both want.

Over to you.

 

Indeed it can work, but it takes 2 very strong people to do so. They both have to understand that their relationship just won't work out and that they both should move on. While still having feelings for your isn't really a bad thing, it might lead to a corrupt friendship thanks to a little emotion called jealousy. Still, I've seen it happen to a friend of mine and his ex, and they're for the most part, still talking to each other. If your ex was someone who was close to you before your relationship like a best friend, you definitely want to keep them around. Personally, it sounds easy on paper, but in practice...it's tough. Sadly my relationship didn't end that great, but I hope this inspires anyone to take a bad relationship, and turn it back into a long-lasting friendship. Hope this helps anyone who reads it. Billy N.

 

I think it really depends on the reason that the relationship didn't work and how long it lasted. If it was for a short while, it wouldn't be as hard going back to being just friends, but that might not be the case. Make sure there aren't any romantic feelings left for either person because that can be very painful and unhealthy which isn't fair. You were probably close friends to begin with, so it can be hard drawing that line that's already been crossed. I do think you can be friends, but it'd probably be less complicated if you were distant ones. Hope this helps. Love, Darem.

 

It is a huge challenge to become friends with someone you have been in a relationship with, but it all depends what happened with that person. If both persons can be okay with just being friends, then they can. On the contrary, if they (or at least one of them) have lingering feelings for each other, it is not wise to try to be friends. It does not work, trust me, I've been in this situation. The best choice would be to let time decide whether you are comfortable enough to begin a friendship or to unfortunately split ways. Maybe in the future later on, you can be friends again. It's all a matter of time and patience. I hope you decide what's best for you and makes you happy! Faviolla.

 

Yes, yes, yes I believe it can work! I definitely think emotional maturity is required, and that it helps if you are both on the same wavelength about your relationship and back-to-being-friendship, for example being appreciative of and grateful for the relationship and that journey and adventure it took you on! All the best Kate! Cali.

 

The longer the time of friendship and the shorter the relationship lasts - the chance might be better, I would say. Then it can be very hard to see your ex happy with somebody else, while you are still alone possibly. Wishing a revival would be obvious and it takes a lot of self-control not even to try it, just one try could delete a sensitive friendship like that completely.

Though it is not easy, sometimes there is a need for being on familiar terms at least if there are joint responsibilities: children, work, projects, property… Even though you might befriend again, it will never be the same kind of friendship as before. However I think it is possible and it would prove a sense of responsibility and sensibleness. Providing that both can overlook the reasons for the break up and see there something new, a chance on another level - yes, then it will work. And in the end it could be more long-lasting than your new relationships. Wenona.

 

It really depends on the feelings of the two people in the relationship. I was friends with a girl, dated her, then gone back to friends. Our friendship has not been the same as before, but we still enjoy each other's company, regardless. Understand that your decision to continue friendship should be mutual if you want it to be successful. In most circumstances it doesn't work like this, and both will end up separating entirely. This is usually for the better, as the distance will help the healing process. Whichever route you take, be sure you agree that it's the right choice for both of you. Best of luck, Blake.

 

I suppose it depends on if anyone got hurt. If that's the case it may be irreparable damage and that could take a really long time to get over. Tread carefully. It's not clear if you are the one who wants to be friends or your ex. If they want to be and you're not sure, give yourself more time. Good luck! Ames.

 

Thank you to everyone who replied to this week’s question. Team Oracle is open to any and everyone so if you fancy replying, click to read this week's, and send us your answer.

February 6, 2013 - submitted by Elliott L, United Kingdom[/color][/b]

 

Q. Oh, Mighty Oracle :)

 

I was wondering if Chris has been noticed when recording videos like Fix You when he was in the back alleys and The Scientist when he was walking down the high street. I'm sure there must be people who are Coldplay fans and would want to meet him if they saw him in the street. Thanks. PS Hey from UK.

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

I'm intrigued by your "hey from the UK" - I'm in the UK too...

Anyway, to business.

Video shoots are normally a closed set so there's not generally people there who aren't meant to be if you know what I mean. People in videos are usually extras rather than random folk in the background too.

There are some occasions where that's not possible like the London Underground scenes in Paradise. Also Fix You as you mentioned, but that was shot at night and nobody was around.

The public are very respectful when filming is taking place and tend not to approach. Maybe they just feel it wouldn't be appropriate timing but who knows?

I do know that many people were so surprised to see Chris in an elephant suit that they didn't quite believe it was him!

 

This is a great question and a good, informative answer from The Oracle :D. I've always wondered this myself.

 

I know The Oracle will get plenty of questions each day, but they never answer my question :( Hopefully one day he/she will :).

February 11, 2013 - submitted by Anna, United States of America

 

Q. Hi Oracle! While in church one Sunday, we sang a hymn titled My Song is Love Unknown. Some of the lyrics like "my song is love unknown" and "love to the loveless shown" sounded awfully familiar. I am very curious, were these lyrics used in the song A Message on purpose of is it merely a coincidence?

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

The words from the hymn were used deliberately - it totally inspired A Message.

February 11, 2013 - submitted by Janie, United States of America

 

Q. O wise Oracle, my friend has this theory that you're the guy who shoots butterflies out of a cannon. Is this true?

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

There are a team of people who each control confetti drops, not just one person. I have actually done it in Brazil, Colombia & Mexico and it was very thrilling.

February 11, 2013 - submitted by Chris, United Kingdom

 

Q. Is this painting where the album cover of Viva la Vida came from? If it is the painting, it's bad that the woman ruined it.

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

It's always sad when art is defaced and yes, that is the painting - Eugene Delacroix's Liberty Leading the People.

Last year there was a woman who decided to touch up a fresco - Ecce Homo - with rather alarming results. It wasn't a deliberate attempt to ruin a work of art but ruin it she did.

February 11, 2013 - submitted by Anna, United States of America[/color][/b]

 

Q. Hi Oracle! While in church one Sunday, we sang a hymn titled My Song is Love Unknown. Some of the lyrics like "my song is love unknown" and "love to the loveless shown" sounded awfully familiar. I am very curious, were these lyrics used in the song A Message on purpose of is it merely a coincidence?

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

The words from the hymn were used deliberately - it totally inspired A Message.

 

This is the third question about this hymn she answered :dozey:

^ :surprised: That's the first time I hear of it I think

:surprised: That's the first time I hear of it I think

 

Question #1 and question #2

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Tash, you're incredible. You are the universe's best and fastest encyclopedia / fact finder. That's a fact.

I just know how to search : ) And it also helps that I posted 90% of the questions on our wikipedia :lol:

Okay, but you are still the best. :thumbsup: :vuvuzela:

Thanks :nice: