Tash Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p>Luke needs <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23TeamOracle&src=hash">#TeamOracle</a>'s help. He's torn in his relationship. Send your answers by midnight 16 Jan, via: <a href="http://t.co/pxMCzNj6lP">http://t.co/pxMCzNj6lP</a></p>— The Oracle (@ColdplayOracle) <a href="https://twitter.com/ColdplayOracle/statuses/423181264913317888">January 14, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tash Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p>Got a question? Ask it here on twitter or here: <a href="http://t.co/eRAGJLYI6i">http://t.co/eRAGJLYI6i</a> If your Q is chosen, I will answer it on <a href="http://t.co/9XUyvReFzT">http://t.co/9XUyvReFzT</a></p>— The Oracle (@ColdplayOracle) <a href="https://twitter.com/ColdplayOracle/statuses/423181656950722560">January 14, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tash Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 January 15, 2014 - submitted by Paul, United Kingdom Q. How many wedding proposals have you received? The Oracle replies: Are you proposing, Paul? Would you believe since my residency here, I have had one proposal of marriage and two offers of a lifetime of happiness - presumably without paperwork. Outside of that, it's been a long time but it's happened. I'm not sure there will ever be a Mr. & Mrs. Oracle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tash Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 January 15, 2014 - submitted by Matthew, United Kingdom Q. Hi there, I was wondering how to go about getting a valuation of the Safety EP. My copy is signed by the band members and contains a message from Chris that reads 'Dear Matt thanks for hanging wid us, lots of love Chris' (I did my work experience with the band in July 2000). I have never considered selling it but am struggling to pay my way through a second university degree. Look forward to hearing your thoughts. Matthew The Oracle replies: You can get it valued by an auctioneer but it's likely the CD is valued at £1000 and the note probably at £500. Anyone who has sold a copy on eBay has benefited from starting at 99p with no reserve. Those that start higher with reserve, don't get half as much as it could fetch. NB: Just adding a note because I know there's part of this Q that will spark a question that I already get asked. No, the band do not offer work experience placements. This was back in 2000 and hasn't happened since, nor will it. Sorry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tash Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p>Got a question? Matt asked about his Safety E.P & note's valuation. How much are they worth? Find out here: <a href="http://t.co/qQNf4SJjb6">http://t.co/qQNf4SJjb6</a></p>— The Oracle (@ColdplayOracle) <a href="https://twitter.com/ColdplayOracle/statuses/423432908984971264">January 15, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tash Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p>Luke needs <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23TeamOracle&src=hash">#TeamOracle</a>'s help. He's torn in his relationship. Send your answers by midnight tomorrow, 16 Jan, via: <a href="http://t.co/pxMCzNj6lP">http://t.co/pxMCzNj6lP</a></p>— The Oracle (@ColdplayOracle) <a href="https://twitter.com/ColdplayOracle/statuses/423434929381187584">January 15, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tash Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p>Who wants to join <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23TeamOracle&src=hash">#TeamOracle</a>? Luke is torn in his relationship. Send your answers by midnight 16 Jan, via: <a href="http://t.co/aB7kS2QNt7">http://t.co/aB7kS2QNt7</a></p>— The Oracle (@ColdplayOracle) <a href="https://twitter.com/ColdplayOracle/statuses/423496285925429248">January 15, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tash Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23TeamOracle&src=hash">#TeamOracle</a> needs you! Luke is torn in his relationship. Open to all. Send answers by midnight tomorrow, 16 Jan, via: <a href="http://t.co/aB7kS2QNt7">http://t.co/aB7kS2QNt7</a></p>— The Oracle (@ColdplayOracle) <a href="https://twitter.com/ColdplayOracle/statuses/423560692449701888">January 15, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tash Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p>12hrs to answer <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23TeamOracle&src=hash">#TeamOracle</a>. Click here: <a href="http://t.co/aB7kS2QNt7">http://t.co/aB7kS2QNt7</a> to answer Luke's question. He's torn in his relationship. Can you help?</p>— The Oracle (@ColdplayOracle) <a href="https://twitter.com/ColdplayOracle/statuses/423787039948300289">January 16, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tash Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p>6hrs to get <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23TeamOracle&src=hash">#TeamOracle</a> answers in. Click here: <a href="http://t.co/aB7kS2QNt7">http://t.co/aB7kS2QNt7</a> to answer Luke's question.</p>— The Oracle (@ColdplayOracle) <a href="https://twitter.com/ColdplayOracle/statuses/423878359442268160">January 16, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tash Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 January 16, 2014 - submitted by Luis , United Kingdom Q. Oracle, please please please I beg you... Answer this question because the answer is killing me. It is not Coldplay related... I went to see Let it Be musical. During the breaks, 1 fragment of 2 songs were played in the background (during the commercials). One of them is "I am a believer"... But the other one I have no idea what song it is. It sounds like Bob Dylan or Bob Geldof, I dunno. Do you know which song I am talking about? Gracias, merci, danke, thanks, arigato, tack :) The Oracle replies: I'd guess it's Bob Dylan because they tend to play music from a similar era during musical intervals. That said, I'm afraid I have no idea what it is. I was waiting for a film to start yesterday and heard some haunting music. I wanted to know what it was so I used the Shazam App to discover it was a piece from Sleepy Hollow. My phone was on silent of course and I always switch it off once a play / film / musical / gig is about to start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tash Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 January 16, 2014 - submitted by Aranzaza, Chile Q. Dear Oracley, last weekend me and my friends watched Coldplay Live 2012 (which btw is amazing), but for some kind of reason none of us could understand (or even translate) what Chris says at the end of the film. The only thing that we could figure out it was something about chocolate. Could you help us? It seems that Chris' super-british accent took us by surprise! The Oracle replies: I can indeed help. Chris says: "I'm going to celebrate the end of this video with a Cadbury's Button. Do they exist in the future? I dunno, me watching back this video outtakes, are you still eating buttons in the year 2032? Or have they come up with some new kind of new space food chocolate thing which you just inject through your nostril? Without the calories but with all the taste and flavour of that crunchy Button you're about to hear now (we then hear him bite the chocolate). Cheers. (he laughs). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tash Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p>Got a question? Aranzaza asked what Chris says at the end of Live 2012. Find out - word for word - here: <a href="http://t.co/KIfS84bJ21">http://t.co/KIfS84bJ21</a></p>— The Oracle (@ColdplayOracle) <a href="https://twitter.com/ColdplayOracle/statuses/423881636258660352">January 16, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tash Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 January 17, 2014 - submitted by The Oracle, United Kingdom Q. WHO'D LIKE TO JOIN TEAM ORACLE? As you may know, we have a weekly feature, Team Oracle, whereby each Friday we open questions of a personal nature to all of you to answer too. Then, the following Friday, I 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 23rd January. I have been feeling like a... loser, that's the word, lately. The reason? I'm 19 and I've never kissed a girl or gone in a date with any, no question there's never been anything further than that either... I am really self confident, and I do think I'm really good looking but there's something that stops me when it comes to girls, I don't know why... Also, I don't know if maybe I'm waiting for a Hollywood movie kind of love/girl but those don't really exist... What can you say about the situation in general? Any advice? Fer, Spain. Look forward to seeing your replies. The Oracle. The Oracle replies: Please email your replies to [email protected] Including your twitter address may result in a follow back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tash Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 January 17, 2014 - submitted by Luke, United Kingdom Q. TEAM ORACLE QUESTION #152 After previously having a long distant relationship (to some success) for 3 years I've always been extra cautious about falling in love again and forced myself not to get too close to someone to avoid the pain should, most likely, things come to an end. Last year many great things happened including meeting a new girl in the last quarter, who for the first time in over two years I felt I could actually get close to. The problems were, although she's from my hometown she lives currently at the other end of the country on her work-placement year until April, after that she'll return to uni for another year, 3 hours away from me. Her Dad died when she was just 6 & she was once pregnant with her ex, he ran away & she lost the baby during her pregnancy. Traumatising experiences for anyone and she still hadn't recovered emotionally from the latter. She's still emotionally attached to her ex & what they once had. Even though he wants nothing to do with her and it has an effect on us. It seems to stand in the way of us moving forward or together & my friends and family recommend I give up on her as I'm "wasting my time" & that things shouldn't be this hard at the start of a relationship. I fear she, like I once was, is scared to get closer as she's been hurt badly from a past relationship and clearly still has love for her ex. Yet when we're together things are great. There's just too much time apart during the week & too much time for her to think about it all when she's alone. What do I do? Do I listen to the people who care the most about me? What would you do? Continue or accept that maybe it just isn't right & maybe won't work out? The Oracle replies: It's natural to feel cautious but you have to be open to let love in. However, you and your girlfriend are not on the same page. You are further ahead in your recovery from past experiences and she seems to have a long way to go yet. I can't comment too much on what may be best for her given she hasn't written and as you say, she has been through a lot. I'm going to focus - as you should - on YOU. I'm assuming you've spoken to her about this? It's great you've been patient and supportive but for this relationship to work, there can only be two of you in it and it sounds like there's currently three. You said "...not to get too close to someone to avoid the pain should, most likely, things come to an end". That tells me you are expecting the worst to happen and that’s not a healthy place to be. That's understandable when you've been through painful break-ups but as I said, you have to be open. There is never a guarantee that things will work out but as we've heard, "if you never try, you'll never know". But... I have to say I agree with your friends to some extent. I'm not saying this relationship will never work but perhaps not right now. Following your heart sometimes makes you do things you wouldn't do if using rational thought. Love is sometimes worth taking that risk. That said, I really feel you should listen to your gut in this case. Over to you. It's very, very hard for a girl to start a new relationship when her last boyfriend ran away, and leaves her behind with her baby. I think she still feels hope for her ex. What you should do, is giving her a new hope. Go live nearby, if necessary. Be there for her. Maybe then she will see what you can be for her. If she doesn't, tell her you love her really, really much. And tell her you'll be there for her, and you can together have what she and the ex had once. If she then still rejects you, I'm afraid you have to give up. If you can do it, I wish you and your girlfriend a wonderful relationship. If not, I hope luck and love will be with you with someone else. Isabelle. I don't mean to be rude but: talk to her! That's what you should do. Tell her about the things that concern you about the relationship and ask her how she feels about everything. It's always good to listen to the advice your loved ones have to offer, but in the end it's your decision whether you want to continue this relationship or not. She's been through some very traumatising things, so if you want to stay together, you should both be prepared to fight for your relationship, because it won't always be easy. Good luck. Amanda. I don't know what is the right thing to do but if I were u b4 u make a decision ask here if she is willing 2 forget her ex and give u a chance. Then trust ur instinct bcoz being n a relationship w/love is not just about feelings it's also a decision. Shed. It's nice seeing a young person move on with the past. There is no worth in thinking about the past, the more you think about the past the more it becomes your future. If you take my advice, I would say, go for it. Long-distance relationships hard, but if it is meant to be, it will. The girl really had a traumatising past, but how could people know that you will be the one who can help her get over? Maybe at first, she would spend times thinking about her ex, but by time she will be thinking about you. And if not, I am sure it is worth a shot. Better once than never. The worse thing is looking at past and thinking: 'What if?'. If things end up bad, you will look at the past and say: 'I did what I can', and move on with no second thoughts. I hope I managed to help you, but remember a person knows what is best for him or her. Best of luck, Mina. First of all, I’d like to say that every situation is different, and you can’t know what’s going to happen in the future, so even if you make the right choice (if there’s even one), it may be different in some years. You always have to be aware of that. However, here’s my advice for you: as far as I’m concerned, the fact that she is still emotionaly attached to her ex-boyfriend is what actually is holding your relationship back, if you truly love her. This is my opinion. I believe that, if you love someone unconditionally, and she loves you back, there’s no distance that changes that. It’s hard, and you probably know it due to your past experience, but have you already compared the both situations? Do you think that, if she didn’t had the “ex-boyfriend issue”, your relationship would be stronger or weaker than the first one? And if stronger, would it be true enough to handle the distance? If so, than here’s your answer: she is not emotionally ready to that, yet. My advice? Wait for her, if you’re willing to. Help her, slowly, to get through her traumatic experience. Make her forget her problems. Have the mission to, everyday, put a smile on her face. By doing that, my friend, you will build the most important things in a relationship: friendship, trust and true love. And, hopefully, you both will be able to handle the distance. Best wishes! Love, Ana, from Portugal. You seem to have a realistic view and understanding for this problematic situation. Still you focus the most important issue, when you say things are great being together. A long distance relationship is to handle with. I’m sure you will keep contact during the week, so she does know you care for her and against her loneliness. You are together for less than one year now? Things have much room to develop. I think your friends and family who seem to know so very well how relationships have to start are a bit hasty with their judgement. You are knowing about her feelings and later this shaky beginning could turn much more in a solid partnership than any other flash in the pan. Why do you think your friends and family care the most about you? Do you think your girlfriend could never do this in a same way? If you are still happy with her then it is “right”. Only your own feeling can tell you how to go on. Otherwise you won’t feel good and won’t be happy if you feel treated like a substitute for her ex. Try to work it out with her with love and patience, I think the both of you stand a good chance. L.Q. Maybe it's not for your friends - or us - to decide. I think you two need to sit down and talk about how you can make it work, assuming you both want to. The distance shouldn't be a problem but the other issues clearly are and it's those you need to work on. Good luck. Dee. Thanks to all those who replied to this week’s question. Remember, Team Oracle is open to anyone so if you fancy replying, click to read this week's, and send us your answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tash Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p>Thanks for replies to Luke as to whether he should give relationship a go. This week's <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23TeamOracle&src=hash">#TeamOracle</a> replies are here : <a href="http://t.co/SpUZ2PRCwY">http://t.co/SpUZ2PRCwY</a></p>— The Oracle (@ColdplayOracle) <a href="https://twitter.com/ColdplayOracle/statuses/424148921720401921">January 17, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tash Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p>Who wants to join <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23TeamOracle&src=hash">#TeamOracle</a>? Fer's feeling like a loser. Can u help him? Send your answers by midnight 23 Jan, via: <a href="http://t.co/JjolepLJ9w">http://t.co/JjolepLJ9w</a></p>— The Oracle (@ColdplayOracle) <a href="https://twitter.com/ColdplayOracle/statuses/424149364399808514">January 17, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tash Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 January 20, 2014 - submitted by Hannah, United Kingdom Q. Have Coldplay ever covered Joni Mitchell's River? I think I saw them cover it years ago on a television program with Coldplay live in session and it was beautiful. I would love to find it. Alternatively, if it possible to find the recording of that live session that would be great. Thanks Hannah. The Oracle replies: I have a sneaky feeling that you are confusing Coldplay & Travis. Travis covered River on . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tash Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 January 20, 2014 - submitted by Anonymous, Thailand Q. Hey.... Oracle! I was wondering, what became of the Parachutes globe? Do the band still have it in their studio, or has it been sold on eBay? Has it met some other fateful end? Thanks, The Oracle replies: If you use the search option on the Oracle section and type in the word globe, the results returned will give you several answers. The original globe* was sold as part of the with the proceeds going to Kids Company. The final amount raised in U.S dollars for Lot 6: The original Parachutes globe was $12,968.51. *In the End of Decade Sale video, it says globes plural, but only one was put up for auction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tash Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 January 20, 2014 - submitted by Harrison, Australia Q. I've been seeing pictures saying it is Coldplay's 16th Birthday today (16th Jan). Is this true? And if so, how is it determined when their Birthday is? Their first song? First gig? The Oracle replies: It wasn't a birthday; it was the 16th anniversary of their first gig (as Starfish) at the Laurel Tree in Camden. Funnily enough I walked past the venue (now BrewDog) on Thursday evening. I took a photo & sent it to Anchorman. We were quite surprised by how many fans acknowledged the date - it was an overwhelming number. I'm more of a round numbered celebrator so you will probably find me shouting about it in 2018. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tash Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p>Got a question? Harrison asked about the 16th "birthday"here: <a href="http://t.co/N7NDijTobP">http://t.co/N7NDijTobP</a></p>— The Oracle (@ColdplayOracle) <a href="https://twitter.com/ColdplayOracle/statuses/425310493566177281">January 20, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tash Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p>Got a question? Hannah asked about a Joni Mitchell cover. Did that happen? Find out what I think here: <a href="http://t.co/jc69knnWhg">http://t.co/jc69knnWhg</a></p>— The Oracle (@ColdplayOracle) <a href="https://twitter.com/ColdplayOracle/statuses/425310714887020544">January 20, 2014</a></blockquote> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tash Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p>Got a question? Anon asked what happened to the original Parachutes globe here: <a href="http://t.co/xO9wSXPuzS">http://t.co/xO9wSXPuzS</a> Send yours in via twitter or website.</p>— The Oracle (@ColdplayOracle) <a href="https://twitter.com/ColdplayOracle/statuses/425311093678804993">January 20, 2014</a></blockquote> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tash Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/runningman320">@runningman320</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/coldplay">@coldplay</a> Looks like you use an unfollow notification service. When did it happen? Just checked & nobody has been unfollowed</p>— The Oracle (@ColdplayOracle) <a href="https://twitter.com/ColdplayOracle/statuses/425314920851202048">January 20, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tash Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/runningman320">@runningman320</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/coldplay">@coldplay</a> If you send a screenshot of that unfollow notification to Anchorman, we can look into it.</p>— The Oracle (@ColdplayOracle) <a href="https://twitter.com/ColdplayOracle/statuses/425317181484572672">January 20, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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