nooooo9o its so obviously a secret message for me :angry:

 

Ah... the plot thickens :sneaky:

Your signature ticker depresses me Jen :laugh4:.

At least you were there :(

Aww! I think you just depressed things further :sad:.

:bigcry:

Jen, please do something ! >.<

October 27, 2009 - submitted by Michael, Australia

 

Q. Hi Oracle! Just wondering reading back through the questions I see a "Martin" from the UK submitted a question on 17 September 2009 about the band signing. Was this Chris Martin?

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

No it wasn't. Er, Chris is called Chris so that's clue number one. To be honest Chris hasn't got time to submit a question to which he obviously already knows the answer. I know there was speculation as to who the person that passed on the band was so I shall say here that no, it was not Alex James. Personally I don't recall his version of events being altogether correct either!

October 27, 2009 - submitted by Allie, United States of America

 

 

Q. Oracle! Your name backwards is Elcaro! That sounds like the name of a mesmerizingly handsome Spanish Prince- although I can't say I picture you being a mesmerizingly handsome Spanish Prince- not to say that you are not mesmerizingly handsome, Spanish, or a prince... anyway, I was wondering if a majority of Coldplay songs come from the boys having jam sessions, or if some songs are born with a specific idea to go with lyrics- I guess what I'm asking is, does the music come first, or the lyrics, or a mixture of the two? Thanks a bundle, and thanks to the boys for 7/27/09!!

 

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

 

It is a mixture of the two; the majority of songs start with Chris coming up with a song idea (whether lyrics or melody) and then the guys get creative together. If I had to say which was more prevalent it would be melody first. It's quite usual for Chris to feel like a melody just arrives with little effort. I know many musicians who experience the same.

I am liking Elcaro... maybe El Elcaro!

October 27, 2009 - submitted by Lisa, United Kingdom

 

Q. Hi Oracle

I try my best but I don't succeed....

An answer from you is what I need....

But if I never try I'll never know...

4th question but no answer yet so here's another try...

Could you resolve a debate between me and my husband?

We were at the LCCC gig on 12th Sept, I am sure the band watched Jay Z from the balcony/stand and I am even more convinced having seen the Coldplay puppet photo with the cricket bat, I took a photo on my phone but the zoom wasn't good enough for really clear images, my husband says I am wrong???

Many thanks in anticipation

Lisa

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

Chris watched from the balcony that as you look at the stage was on the right hand side. The balconies had glass doors behind them from which Will peered to watch some of the White Lies slot.

October 27, 2009 - submitted by Michael, Australia

 

Q. Hi Oracle! Just wondering reading back through the questions I see a "Martin" from the UK submitted a question on 17 September 2009 about the band signing. Was this Chris Martin?

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

No it wasn't. Er, Chris is called Chris so that's clue number one. To be honest Chris hasn't got time to submit a question to which he obviously already knows the answer. I know there was speculation as to who the person that passed on the band was so I shall say here that no, it was not Alex James. Personally I don't recall his version of events being altogether correct either!

 

Thousands of questions to pick from and The Oracle picks this one... why reward stupidity? :angry:

^ I know. Maybe I should ask her what colour knickers to wear tomorrow? She never answers me. But maybe I just ask shit questions.....:)

Come on Oracle! Answer proper questions and stop being a Gordon Brown biscuit dodger!

Is this "our" Brooke??

 

October 28, 2009 - submitted by Brooke, United States of America

 

 

Q. Have the band ever performed Amsterdam live in Amsterdam?

 

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

 

They most certainly have yes but not every time they perform live there; much to the disappointment of many fans so I hear!

October 28, 2009 - submitted by Hannah, United States of America

 

 

Q. Oh, Magnificent Oracle,

Have Roadie #42 and Anchorman been furloughed due to a lack of funds? I'll gladly pay for my copy of Leftrightleftrightleft if it means they can have their jobs back!

Kisses to all!

-H

 

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

 

Well Roadie #42 took a little holiday but not a hiatus so he will be writing again from the Latin American tour. It's not usual for him to blog but maybe if there's anything to tell he'd let us all know.

Anchorman is still posting news regularly...

And is this "our" Joe?? :sneakyjoe:

 

October 28, 2009 - submitted by Joe, United States of America

 

 

Q. What kind of bear is best?

 

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

 

Without a shadow of a doubt the Panda is best.

I read this recently and it made me smile because it is so true...

"I have been thinking about the TV man who has said pandas should die out. I think he is completely wrong. You can argue that the panda is the most brilliant species because it has evolved in such a way to make it look super-cute.

This means that the most powerful species on the planet. Human beings automatically want to look after any panda the moment they see it.

It is the most brilliant evolutionary strategy - way ahead of any other animal. It means that if you are a panda you just lie there and humans do everything for you".

Polar bears are pretty cool too.

October 28, 2009 - submitted by Hannah, United States of America

 

 

Q. Oh, Magnificent Oracle,

Have Roadie #42 and Anchorman been furloughed due to a lack of funds? I'll gladly pay for my copy of Leftrightleftrightleft if it means they can have their jobs back!

Kisses to all!

-H

 

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

 

Well Roadie #42 took a little holiday but not a hiatus so he will be writing again from the Latin American tour. It's not usual for him to blog but maybe if there's anything to tell he'd let us all know.

Anchorman is still posting news regularly...

 

 

:dance:

:lol:

:dance:

For some reason I got really excited when I read that aswell :dance:

And is this "our" Joe?? :sneakyjoe:

 

October 28, 2009 - submitted by Joe, United States of America

 

Q. What kind of bear is best?

 

The Oracle replies:

 

Without a shadow of a doubt the Panda is best.

I read this recently and it made me smile because it is so true...

"I have been thinking about the TV man who has said pandas should die out. I think he is completely wrong. You can argue that the panda is the most brilliant species because it has evolved in such a way to make it look super-cute.

This means that the most powerful species on the planet. Human beings automatically want to look after any panda the moment they see it.

It is the most brilliant evolutionary strategy - way ahead of any other animal. It means that if you are a panda you just lie there and humans do everything for you".

Polar bears are pretty cool too.

That is so true! :lol:

Pandas are awesome :awesome:

And is this "our" Joe?? :sneakyjoe:

 

October 28, 2009 - submitted by Joe, United States of America

 

 

Q. What kind of bear is best?

 

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

 

Without a shadow of a doubt the Panda is best.

I read this recently and it made me smile because it is so true...

"I have been thinking about the TV man who has said pandas should die out. I think he is completely wrong. You can argue that the panda is the most brilliant species because it has evolved in such a way to make it look super-cute.

This means that the most powerful species on the planet. Human beings automatically want to look after any panda the moment they see it.

It is the most brilliant evolutionary strategy - way ahead of any other animal. It means that if you are a panda you just lie there and humans do everything for you".

Polar bears are pretty cool too.

 

False. Black bear.

October 29, 2009 - submitted by Helmut, Austria

 

 

Q. Dear Oracle,

have you ever seen Chris playing on the drums? We only see him on piano or guitar. I really wonder if he�s able to play one or two of his own tracks on drums...

Thank you so much!

 

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

 

I have seen Chris play Will's drum kit during a Twisted Logic tour soundcheck a few years ago; Will was playing guitar and they were just jamming.

During the demo sessions for A Rush of Blood... Chris recorded him playing most parts of some new song ideas during a Christmas break but those recordings were never in the public domain. It's not likely that we would see/hear him play drums in Coldplay because as you know, that position is filled.

October 29, 2009 - submitted by Ainsley, Norway

 

 

Q. I laughed so hard when I read the question that Joe from the US submitted.

and your answer is false, it's BLACK BEARS.

Just ask Jim Halpert, he agrees.

 

Fact: Bears eat beets, bears beats battelstar galactica.

 

 

peace out Mr.Elcaro,

-Ains.

 

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

 

Yeah I'm a fan so got The Office reference but thought the "correct" answer would really baffle people who'd never seen it. Any opportunity to big up the panda must be seized!

October 29, 2009 - submitted by Alison, Australia

 

 

Q. Hi Oracle

I was lucky enough to be at the U2 show in Las Vegas recently, and to my great delight,at the end of Beautiful Day, Bono broke into a bit of "Lights will gu-u-u-u-uide you home...." , which was the highlight of the show for me :-)

It didn't occur to me on the night, but I was wondering if Chris was at that show?

 

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

 

Actually Alison, Chris was at that show yes.

Yay, Ainsley!

Congrats Ainsley ! Your question was funny :D

 

I thought Bono hated Chris :thinking:

Ainsssssssss:heart::thumbsup:

I asked them how much Coldplay payed for In Rainbows. That question might've been more interesting two years ago.