June 7, 2010 - submitted by Mike, United States of America

 

Q. Are Coldplay going to go back to playing the album versions of Talk, GPASUYF? We fans miss those.

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

Well I'm sure many fans do miss those original versions but there were a heck of a lot who loved hearing newer updated versions on the last tour! If those songs make it onto any future tour's set list it would be very doubtful they'd remain the same as for the Viva tour anyway. The same could be said for the acoustic songs also...

^ I actually prefer the "techno" version of GPASUYF/Talk over the originals

the "techno" version of GPASUYF kinda creeped me out a bit... but i still loved it. :P :wacky:

the "techno" version of GPASUYF kinda creeped me out a bit... but i still loved it. :P :wacky:

Oh, that's so funny that you say that! When I first heard it at the concert, I cringed and looked at the person I was with and said, "oh, that's so weird, it sounds so creepy!" And then the more I heard it, the more I fell in love with it. I just wish it had been on the LRLRL cd. :disappointed:

Nothing is better than the AROBTTH Live version Of GPASUYF, it cranks:D

Oh, that's so funny that you say that! When I first heard it at the concert, I cringed and looked at the person I was with and said, "oh, that's so weird, it sounds so creepy!" And then the more I heard it, the more I fell in love with it. I just wish it had been on the LRLRL cd. :disappointed:

 

:lol: it's Jonny's guitar part... it actually reminds me a tiny bit of Majora's Mask for some reason. :P

that would have been awesome if it was on LRLRL. :(

^ I actually prefer the "techno" version of GPASUYF/Talk over the originals

 

I LOVE the live version.Guy's bass + Jonny's guitar riff

June 8, 2010 - submitted by Jenny, Argentina

 

Q. Hey There Great Oracle!

 

Today I visited a famous antiques fair here, to find pictures to Guy ... every time, I thought that if he had been there, he would have been like a kid in a toy store haha and he probably would have bought at least half of the fair haha ...

 

The first question is ... can I send him more of one photo? ... because, in the midst of all these great things, I found twelve beautiful pictures! And I really wanted to send him all! And some fans think that we can only send one!

And the second question..how long you will receive the cards? Because I guess my letter came to London in a couple of weeks...

Please, if you can answer me dear Oracle, I appreciate you to do quickly, so I can send my letter as soon as possible!

 

Regards and blessings to all of you!

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

You aren't limited to just sending one but given you live so far away I don't want you to spend a lot of money on postage so don't feel you have to send lots of pictures but you can send as many as you like.

As long as they are discovered/discarded/found/retrieved photographs and not personal ones we're happy to see them all and will be receiving them for a good few months I expect. Anchorman will make an announcement to give notice of when the collecting is coming to an end.

June 8, 2010 - submitted by Alex, United States of America

 

Q. What is the person unwrapping in this video? It looks to be a fake live DVD but I'm not sure... seems like a lot of work just to trick a few people. Any idea as to what it is?

 

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DUghWIGo2w&feature=related]YouTube- Coldplay Viva La Vida CD+DVD Tour 2009 (Unboxing Español)[/ame]

 

The Oracle replies:

 

It's not actually a fake; it's a legitimate Asian release that does indeed include a DVD of videos for Violet Hill, Viva La Vida, Lost!, Lovers In Japan, Life In Technicolor ii and Strawberry Swing.

June 9, 2010 - submitted by Catherine, United States of America

 

Q. O wise Oracle, I come seeking your advice, for I am in a bit of a pickle. A giant pickle.

 

Right now is a pivotal turning point my life, where I am now realizing who I really am. I have realized that I adore the arts, and that that is who I am. But my parents see potential somewhere else. Somewhere really distant. Say, in mathematics or sciences.

 

They say that art is not a possible career, that it will lead only to misery and unhappiness. They wish for me to throw myself deeper and deeper into more academic fields. For some reason, it's really quite depressing when they say those words. I think I've cried more over this than anything else.

 

To me, artistic expression is quite possibly one of the only reasons why I am still sane. That, and listening to music. Especially Coldplay. I'm currently painting an acrylic work on canvas based on "Now My Feet Won't Touch the Ground".

 

I know I can't have both. Either of the two paths take a substantial chunk out of my time if I choose to invest in them. I don't know whether I should forsake my heart, soul, and sanity, or respect my parents' wishes. Personal fulfillment or academic achievement and potentially more wealth in the future. I don't know which to choose.

 

Please, please help me, Oracle.

 

 

Thank you,

Catherine

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

Personally I am a great believe in pursuing your dreams and setting realistic goals so if you've got the talent and passion - which I can tell you have, go for it! Don't look back and regret what you didn't do; life's too short.

And just to throw an idea in the mix which may be something you haven't considered but you CAN have both; for instance architecture is certainly a meeting of art and mathematics!

June 9, 2010 - submitted by Shany, Israel

Q. Beloved Oracle,

 

Don't you find the line "I've got to get out of this hole" in Coldplay's Amsterdam a bit insulting? I don't know how it works in English but in Hebrew the word "hole" refers to an unnecessary, boring and misplaced city.

I mean, I've never been there but I'm sure Amsterdam is a very nice place...

 

Thank you!

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

The word hole is not used to describe Amsterdam! It has several meanings (one of which is the same as yours) but in this case it means to get out of a bad situation. I have been to Amsterdam many times (as have the band) and you can rest assured it's no hole; it's amazing!

June 9, 2010 - submitted by Nick, United States of America

 

Q. Dear Oracle,

I saw a video today on YouTube and my question is, is there a video for Glass of Water because this looks professionally made? Here is the link.

 

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtPiAJwvOMg]YouTube- Coldplay Glass Of Water[/ame]

 

The Oracle replies:

 

It's not a promotional video, it's a liver performance. At the very start of the clip you will see a logo of the TV show that this clip is taken from; 4 Music a Channel 4 music show in the U.K.

June 10, 2010 - submitted by Raphita, France

 

Q. Hi Oracle !

I wondered if Chris Martin Wears a real earring ?

Thanks !

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

Wonder no more Raphita, he does!

 

June 10, 2010 - submitted by Mallory, United States of America

 

Q. Why hello, Oracle. I've got quite a problem and seek your advice!

 

I've already reached twenty years of age, and I want to start my own life already, but my mother is very, very, VERY clingy and pretty much does not want me to leave my home at all whatsoever, even with my fiancee. She says I can leave when I want, but when I do say I want to go, she says I can't and starts a big fight over it. I really love my mom and all, but I don't know what to do, I am really tired of sitting about doing nothing, and I already want to start seeking my love for art as well as spread my own wings and fly to new places, I want to start my life with my fiancee as well.

 

How can I do this without truly angering my mom and getting her to let me go?

 

I really don't want to have to leave by force and get her even more upset, I care about her more than she believes I do...

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

It's a tricky question because I don't want to offend anyone with my answer! You might be your mother's child (and forever will be) but you are now an adult so don't feel that you can't start living as one!

There, I said it!

Of course it's always lovely to be respectful of parents and to do what you can for them but you do not have to feel guilty; it's your life and your Mum will soon get used to your new found freedom.

By the way... 20 and still living at home... Boys do tend to hang around longer so yes it sounds like time to cut those strings. If financial reasons make getting your own place a difficult option why not set a goal to make it achievable. Or try flat sharing as it isn't as costly.

 

I can understand why you don't want to leave in anger but just talk to your Mum gently and explain that at some point she did the same, as did your father as indeed most of us do. In fact, so will any future kids you may have so it's all a cycle of life and growing up. Mothers can find it very hard to see their children leave especially if you are either an only child or the youngest; try to give her as much notice as possible so you can both prepare for it but once you've left, be mindful not to return just for cash hand-outs or to have your washing done!

Edit: Misread. Stoopid me

one more :)

June 10, 2010 - submitted by Keith, Ireland

 

Q. I was just looking at the video of Coldplay performing Back For Good with Gary Barlow at Shepherd's Bush Empire in London and I was just wondering who's the guy playing the piano?? Cheers Oracle. :)

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

I've actually answered this before; it's Jon Hopkins.

I've never seen a picture of Chris with an earring before! :o Does anyone have one to show???

http://www.coldplaying.com/forum/showthread.php?t=70608[/url]

^Thanks. :) but I looked at that thread after I posted that. :lol:

June 11, 2010 - submitted by Arthur, Paraguay

 

Q. How do you ask a question and put a word as a "link" to a page?

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

Well actually Arthur, "you" don't, I do that from here. When I get a question that has a web address / URL in it, I reduce it to the clickable link by using computer syntax.

For instance if you'd asked how you put a word as a link like this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperlink, I'd have changed it to this link.

As you can see from your address bar; they're the same page whichever I put.

June 11, 2010 - submitted by Michelle, Canada

 

Q. Dear Wise One,

I just read the history of the Safety EP cover (fantastic concept by the way to share this!). My question is, when John uses the the word "chuffed", what does it mean? This is not a word I've heard in Canada before. Is it common in England?

 

Thanks

 

The Oracle replies:

 

It is quite common in England but not as popular as it used to be. It just simply means John was pleased.

June 11, 2010 - submitted by Savannah, United States of America

 

Q. I have the tap tap revenge app Coldplay edition on my iPod touch and I'm not very good. As you probably know the hardest level is "extreme". The hardest song on that selection is called Viva la Vida (Thin Wh.. then it cuts off. I would like to know what the title is and what it sounds like. Thanks

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

This version of Viva la Vida is the Thin White Duke Mix. We released the track on this very website for a limited time too and it was heard the world over on the recent tour as an interlude between Stage C and the final section on the main stage.

FYI: As previously mentioned, in this case Stuart Price is the Thin White Duke, not David Bowie!

June 14, 2010 - submitted by Pam, United States of America

 

Q. I have a question about Guy's art project - I have a bunch of old pics that I had scanned into my computer and was going to try to fix, but didn't. Would re-prints of these work? They still show all the old creases and imperfections - even tho I no longer have the originals.

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

Originals only please so that means no photocopies or magazine/newspaper articles. Don't worry if you haven't any to send, there'll be plenty time.

June 14, 2010 - submitted by Andrea, Argentina

 

Q. Hi Oracle!

I read on some internet page, that Chris Martin will direct the Skins movie. I wondered if it was true.

Thank you in advance,

Greetings from Argentina!

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

Yes Chris Martin is directing the film but not our Chris! There are a lot of Chris Martins in the entertainment industry...

^ That one about Chris directing the Skins movie made me laugh :laugh3: :laugh3:

:lol: