^It could be... :cool:

October 20, 2010 - submitted by Julie, Denmark[/color][/b]

 

Q. Hi Oracle,

 

Why would you say that God Put a Smile Upon Your Face wasn't technically a single? As you said, it got played in the radio, furthermore it had a video and was released as a physical single CD.

 

Julie.

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

Blimey the Xfm book is a hot topic this week eh?

GPASUYF was not technically released as a physical single in the UK despite having its own video and being given to radio stations as a promo track. It was a limited release in other territories but Xfm is a UK station so for the purposes of question, that is why I would say that.

 

That's my question! :cheesy:

Cool. :cool: And congratulations.

Yay Julie, you had a productive CP day yesterday, eh? :kiss:

Congrats!

Eh I was right in my thinking :P

 

was only throwing the question into the debate :p

 

coz I'm fairly certain The Hardest Part wasn't a uk single and I had to get an export edition from HMV to complete Ian's collection. and that doesn't have any special listings on coldplay.com

Yeah me too, I ordered it on hmv and got the Australian single, but it wasn't more expensive than the other singles listed :shrug:

Way to go Julie:)

Cool. :cool: And congratulations.

Thank you, Nancy. ;)

Yay Julie, you had a productive CP day yesterday, eh? :kiss:

Congrats!

Haha yes, I did indeed. :nice:

 

Thanks, Anna! :kiss:

Way to go Julie:)

Thanks, Tracey! :nice:

October 21, 2010 - submitted by Anush, India

 

Q. Dear Oracle,

 

My question to you is who is the guitarist playing in Shiver music video, is it Jonny or His brother Tim?

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

Er, I'm not entirely sure why you would think it's anyone else but Jonny! I know it was a long time ago and he may look slightly different (young) but as Jonny has always been the guitarist in Coldplay it wouldn't make any sense for his brother to be in the video.

October 21, 2010 - submitted by Gabriela, Paraguay

 

Q. Hi Oracle! I wanted to know if you knew Yann Tiersen, a French musician? He is SO awesome! I am so in love with his music that just makes me wanna learn to play so many instruments! So if you do know him, can I know your opinion about him? Thanks have a nice day!

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

Those of you who are regular visitors will know I have plugged the French film Amelie many times and the amazing composer of its excellent soundtrack.

October 21, 2010 - submitted by Tyler, United States of America

 

Q. Hello Oracle. I know that you have already answered a few questions asking what the address is for sending fanmail. I found this address on another website, only to realize later that it was not the same one you suggested we send it to.

Coldplay

3D Management

1901 Main Street

3rd Floor

Santa Monica, CA 90405

USA

 

Will the band still receive my letter or should I send another one? Thank you for your time :)

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

There are no postal addresses available for fan mail; disregard any previous addresses given out as they are now defunct. I can tell you that any sent to the above address do eventually make it to the UK. A huge number of letters arrive in London via various other means too and I'm sure you understand why it's impossible to give personal replies but I assure you they are all read.

YANN TIERSEN :heart:

October 21, 2010 - submitted by Gabriela, Paraguay[/color][/b]

 

Q. Hi Oracle! I wanted to know if you knew Yann Tiersen, a French musician? He is SO awesome! I am so in love with his music that just makes me wanna learn to play so many instruments! So if you do know him, can I know your opinion about him? Thanks have a nice day!

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

Those of you who are regular visitors will know I have plugged the French film Amelie many times and the amazing composer of its excellent soundtrack.

I love the Oracle, Amelie is one of my favourite movies and the soundtrack is beautiful :heart:

October 22, 2010 - submitted by Tracey, United States of America

 

Q. Hello There! We have a Holiday over in America called Halloween on October 31st, do the kids in the UK celebrate this??

Thanks, Tracey

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

We have it too! In fact, I think you'll find it originated over this side of the pond but it became a much bigger holiday over there than here. Our costumes tend to be of the scary/horror variety compared to the broader themes of the U.S. We also play special games such as bobbing for apples and the traditional trick or treat that makes most neighbours pretend they're out for the night!

October 22, 2010 - submitted by Andy, United Kingdom

 

Q. I was at Tinie Tempah gig in Manchester Academy, Tinie did a cover of Viva La Vida, over which he rapped whilst the crowd sang the Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Ohs!

Who gives clearance for Coldplay's music to be re-created this way? the band or the powers that be?

Have the band heard it, or even yourself Oracle? It was very good!

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

My initial reaction was "no clearance is necessary; anyone can perform a cover of a song" but then I watched it. I have to say I found it rather strange to hear him sing/rap over the original. I thought it was surely a breach of copyright somehow but then I remembered that every venue that plays music (live or otherwise) has to fill in a PRS (Performing Rights Society) form and write down the names of each song played and its composer. This means in eventually some money will make it back whoever's songs are performed/played as the PRS collect on behalf of writers. Therefore Tinie's covered...

 

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDpD5Mtf0Nc]Viva La Vida live - Tinie Tempah - Manchester Academy [/ame]

October 22, 2010 - submitted by Tracey, United States of America[/color]

 

Q. Hello There! We have a Holiday over in America called Halloween on October 31st, do the kids in the UK celebrate this??

Thanks, Tracey

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

We have it too! In fact, I think you'll find it originated over this side of the pond but it became a much bigger holiday over there than here. Our costumes tend to be of the scary/horror variety compared to the broader themes of the U.S. We also play special games such as bobbing for apples and the traditional trick or treat that makes most neighbours pretend they're out for the night!

 

 

I know I could have looked this one up:laugh3: but I sent it anyway's:smug: 2 questions answered in the last 2 weeks for me:D

^congratulations, TRACEY.

Congrats Tracey!!!

Score! Well done, Tracey! ;)

I know I could have looked this one up:laugh3: but I sent it anyway's:smug: 2 questions answered in the last 2 weeks for me:D

 

Dang girl, you're on a roll! Wanna come join Kristen and me on Nov 21? ;)

October 22, 2010 - submitted by Tracey, United States of America

 

Q. Hello There! We have a Holiday over in America called Halloween on October 31st, do the kids in the UK celebrate this??

Thanks, Tracey

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

We have it too! In fact, I think you'll find it originated over this side of the pond but it became a much bigger holiday over there than here. Our costumes tend to be of the scary/horror variety compared to the broader themes of the U.S. We also play special games such as bobbing for apples and the traditional trick or treat that makes most neighbours pretend they're out for the night!

 

that reminds me of a sketch from A Bit of Fry and Laurie...

 

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZITno-8HP9o]YouTube - A Bit of Fry and Laurie - Halloween[/ame]

 

:awesome:

^ :laugh3:

Dang girl, you're on a roll! Wanna come join Kristen and me on Nov 21? ;)

 

 

Duh...If only I could I would, I just know you will sneak your camera phone in tho, and send a pic to me, or a song call from the boy's:D and please don't tell me your excited to see Justin Beaver, Cleaver or whatever his name is:lol: I do not want a call when he's up:kiss:

Duh...If only I could I would, I just know you will sneak your camera phone in tho, and send a pic to me, or a song call from the boy's:D and please don't tell me your excited to see Justin Beaver, Cleaver or whatever his name is:lol: I do not want a call when he's up:kiss:

 

I was so pissed when they wouldn't let me bring in my camera to Mumford and Sons Monday night :angry: They called it a "professional" camera, which it is so NOT. And *then* I saw a girl with a bigger camera than mine inside, and she said they didn't even question her. All I got of them was from my camera phone, and we were so close!

 

I have no idea what security will be like at the AMA's. I'll text you when Justin or Ke$ha is on. I'd call you when our boys are on, but you're probably going to get the broadcast live and it will be tape-delayed here. Unless you're here with us...you've been working a ton of hours, so convince hubby ;)

October 21, 2010 - submitted by Gabriela, Paraguay[/color][/b]

 

Q. Hi Oracle! I wanted to know if you knew Yann Tiersen, a French musician? He is SO awesome! I am so in love with his music that just makes me wanna learn to play so many instruments! So if you do know him, can I know your opinion about him? Thanks have a nice day!

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

Those of you who are regular visitors will know I have plugged the French film Amelie many times and the amazing composer of its excellent soundtrack.

 

:wacky: I'm in love with that movie; it's so wonderful, and Yann Tiersen's music is just gorgeous.

October 25, 2010 - submitted by Owen, United Kingdom

 

Q. Hello Oracle.

I'm a big Blink-182 fan and I found this video of Chris & Keane apparently doing a cover of one of Blink's songs, Wendy Clear and I'm wondering if you can legitimize it.

 

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fy7ea4VCcrY]YouTube - Keane and Coldplay cover Blink-182 "Wendy Clear"[/ame]

 

Thanks, Owen.

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

I take it you mean Chris & Tom from Keane rather than the whole band but as it goes, that's a clever technique of the video maker's if they intended us to think it was them; however it isn't.