Tash Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 July 5, 2011 - submitted by Simon, Germany Q. Dear Oracle, Can you tell me why Politik was never released as a single? Chris often says he thinks it's one of their best songs - and it certainly is better than the single In My Place (which, of course, especially live, also is enjoyable). Best regards Simon The Oracle replies: That is quite an interesting point you make and will be difficult to explain but I shall do my best. I think it's almost always obvious which songs (by any artist) are singles, which are album tracks and which are b sides - though in the case of Prince, Oasis and Coldplay for instance, their b sides are often as good if not better than singles, such is the high standard. It's not like songs are written with anything but the finished album in mind at the start, but once it takes shape, you can tell which are openers and closers even if selecting the running order proves tricky. I guess singles have a feel about them too; a commercial radio friendly appeal. Politik (genius as it is), wasn't a quintessential airplay song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tash Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 July 5, 2011 - submitted by Perabeles, Mexico Q. Hey Oracle! Well I'm wondering if Coldplay will be in Glastonbury next year, because I'm starting to save money, planning to do a hunger strike or something like that, I love u guys. Please come to Mexico in 2012. The Oracle replies: Good grief, I hope nobody does anything so extreme to get to see a band! Don't worry Perabeles, you have plenty time to save up as it's highly unlikely that ANY band would headline Glastonbury two years running so rest assured they will not be playing Glastonbury next year. Aside from that, I can guarantee it because there is NO Glastonbury festival next year anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tash Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 July 5, 2011 - submitted by Ciara, United Kingdom Q. Dearest Oracle My friend and I were lucky enough to make the Open'er festival (what a night!!!) During the set, before Fix You, I thought Chris mentioned missing Stef/ Steph? Was I mistaken? If not, who is he/she and what connection do they have with the Band? Thanks ever so and to all in the Coldplay camp for an unforgettable evening. The Oracle replies: Yes, Chris mentioned Steph during . Around the 1' 23" mark he said, "Let's play this for Steph today, we're gonna miss you Steph" as that was her last show before she moved on to pastures new. Steph was their RF Tech (radio frequency technician) for a long while and I know she will miss the guys too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tash Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 July 6, 2011 - submitted by Nick, United States of America Q. Dear Oracle/Coldplay, Why did you cancel the New Jersey gig on September 18. I was finally going to see a Coldplay show and now all I have is this feeling of utter rejection and denial. I am so sad. =;( (that bye the way is a super duper frowny face) Nick The Oracle replies: We didn't cancel our RXP TakLiberty Festival appearance, RXP have cancelled the entire festival "due to unforeseen circumstances". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tash Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 July 6, 2011 - submitted by Fede, Italy Q. Hi Oracle. Why is Simon Pegg the only tag written in pink on the Oracle page ? The Oracle replies: Ha! I'm so sorry for laughing but go back to my page and I bet you that whatever word your cursor is hovering over is pink. No tags are pink until you move your mouse over it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tash Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 July 6, 2011 - submitted by Connor B, Australia Q. Hey Oracle :) I was just wondering whether there are any plans to release the lyrics for the new songs that Coldplay have already played live? Sorry one last question :P is there any chance you could tell me the first line of Hurts Like Heaven? There's so much confusion on coldplaying.com about the lyrics. Thank you do much! :) Can't wait for the album. The Oracle replies: There are no plans to publish lyrics on the website of the new songs that are being played live. We've added ETIAW, MM & M2M to the Recordings section of course, complete with lyrics. Unless any of the others are released (as either single or on the album), we won't be putting them up. We haven't done that before so it's not a new thing by the way. I actually hadn't really noticed the opening line to Hurts Like Heaven as that's the point I am usually still cheering their entrance! The first one is tricky to work out but something like "Do you ever get the feeling you're a bridge to the park / bridging the part? Do you ever get the feeling that you're missing the mark?" I could be wrong though and probably am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinFan Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 July 6, 2011 - submitted by Connor B, Australia[/color][/b] Q. Hey Oracle :) I was just wondering whether there are any plans to release the lyrics for the new songs that Coldplay have already played live? Sorry one last question :P is there any chance you could tell me the first line of Hurts Like Heaven? There's so much confusion on coldplaying.com about the lyrics. Thank you do much! :) Can't wait for the album. The Oracle replies: There are no plans to publish lyrics on the website of the new songs that are being played live. We've added ETIAW, MM & M2M to the Recordings section of course, complete with lyrics. Unless any of the others are released (as either single or on the album), we won't be putting them up. We haven't done that before so it's not a new thing by the way. I actually hadn't really noticed the opening line to Hurts Like Heaven as that's the point I am usually still cheering their entrance! The first one is tricky to work out but something like "Do you ever get the feeling you're a bridge to the park / bridging the part? Do you ever get the feeling that you're missing the mark?" I could be wrong though and probably am. After reading this about Lyrics, today our local DJ was talking about Chris while the intro was starting for ETDIAW, he said, "I have my lyric sheet in front of me as to follow along, "Come On Chris, sometimes I have no clue what your saying":lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoebeo Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 July 6, 2011 - submitted by Fede, Italy[/color][/b] Q. Hi Oracle. Why is Simon Pegg the only tag written in pink on the Oracle page ? The Oracle replies: Ha! I'm so sorry for laughing but go back to my page and I bet you that whatever word your cursor is hovering over is pink. No tags are pink until you move your mouse over it. :laugh3: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violet Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 I've decided that my current Team Oracle streak shall end now. Why, you ask? As it's the same question as one previously mentioned, I don't think it's fair for me to comment on it twice. It's also clear from this question being featured that the person in question wanted a second opinion. I eagerly await tomorrow for the new question. Hopefully, it's a new one so I can get back to helping out Coldplay nation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluejay Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 July 6, 2011 - submitted by Fede, Italy[/color][/b] Q. Hi Oracle. Why is Simon Pegg the only tag written in pink on the Oracle page ? The Oracle replies: Ha! I'm so sorry for laughing but go back to my page and I bet you that whatever word your cursor is hovering over is pink. No tags are pink until you move your mouse over it. Hey, this is weird because I can also see Simon Pegg in pink even though my mouse isn't hovering over it :shrug: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tash Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 July 7, 2011 - submitted by Chloe, United States of America Q. Dear Oracle, I was wondering where the music video for In My Place was filmed? I didn't see anything about it in the tag cloud, but if you've already answered this question, I'm sorry! :) Love from the US, Chloe The Oracle replies: Hmm, I thought I had actually but will be sure to tag this reply. The video for In My Place was filmed at Saatchi Gallery, London. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tash Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 July 7, 2011 - submitted by Una, Finland Q. Hi Oracle! I was just watching Coldplay In My Place music video and I have one question... Who are the two people on stairs? :) The Oracle replies: I assume that's after the last question I answered... In that case, that is DEFINITELY tagged so I'm afraid you'll have to go and check In My Place tags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tash Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 July 7, 2011 - submitted by Jakob, Sweden Q. Will there be any Roadie #42 blog-post on the Coldplay gig from Where The Action Is festival in Gothenburg? I really love that blog and I would love to read about what he, and perhaps the band, thought of their performance and the Swedish crowd. Love from Sweden! The Oracle replies: I'm aware that if fans had their way, there'd be a blog from every show. Each gig is special and that's even more so if it happens you are at a particular one - I totally relate to that. However, #42 simply doesn't have enough time to blog after every show. Sometimes he mentions a particular crowd, an occurrence or any shocks/surprises the show threw up, but generally he writes when he has time to fill you in on what's been happening. There's obviously one or two where he feels a greater need to report (such as Glastonbury) but rest assured, everyone is having a great time on this festival tour, so if your show isn't mentioned, it's nothing personal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauriane Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 Hey, this is weird because I can also see Simon Pegg in pink even though my mouse isn't hovering over it :shrug: I think it's because you clicked on this tag before. Like, a week ago I clicked on the "Guy" tag cause I was searching for something Shiver-related and the tag has stayed pink ever since =) So if the "Simon Pegg" tag is pink it means you already "visited" it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluejay Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 I think it's because you clicked on this tag before. Like, a week ago I clicked on the "Guy" tag cause I was searching for something Shiver-related and the tag has stayed pink ever since =) So if the "Simon Pegg" tag is pink it means you already "visited" it. No, I hadn't :inquisitive: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauriane Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 No, I hadn't :inquisitive: Well then I don't know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldplayisawesome Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 July 7, 2011 - submitted by Chloe, United States of America Q. Dear Oracle, I was wondering where the music video for In My Place was filmed? I didn't see anything about it in the tag cloud, but if you've already answered this question, I'm sorry! :) Love from the US, Chloe The Oracle replies: Hmm, I thought I had actually but will be sure to tag this reply. The video for In My Place was filmed at Saatchi Gallery, London. July 7, 2011 - submitted by Una, Finland Q. Hi Oracle! I was just watching Coldplay In My Place music video and I have one question... Who are the two people on stairs? :) The Oracle replies: I assume that's after the last question I answered... In that case, that is DEFINITELY tagged so I'm afraid you'll have to go and check In My Place tags. why is it that she will keep answering questions about the IMP video, but she never answered my question about the Shiver video??? :sad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NumbersGirl Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 why is it that she will keep answering questions about the IMP video, but she never answered my question about the Shiver video??? :sad:What's your question about the Shiver video? :wacko: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackZ Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 What's your question? Edit: Dang it, you beat me to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juanma Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 * wants to know the question Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldplayisawesome Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 What's your question about the Shiver video? :wacko: um, i believe i had just asked where it was shot. something like that, anyway; i think i asked it well over a year ago now. :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NumbersGirl Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 oh see now I feel the need to shamelessly bump my thread http://www.coldplaying.com/forum/showthread.php?t=69390 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tash Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 July 8, 2011 - 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 now 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 200 words, to [email protected] before Thursday 14th July. Dear Oracle. I'm single now for almost 3 years. My last girlfriend dumped me after nine months. My confidence just hit rockbottom since then. In the past 3 years she started and ended relationships on a regular basis. The only time I heard from her is when she either started dating a fellow again or got dumped. So the other day she starts texting me that she needs my help: she is tired of life and doesn't want to live anymore because she got dumped again. So yet again I keep talking courage into her like always. And as I predicted I heard nothing from her after a couple of days. In other words: when I boosted her selfimage enough, she didn't know me. This being the eigth or nineth time this happened in this exact fashion, I had enough. I told her what was who and that if she saw me only as a booster of her confidence while she destroyed mine completely, she should fine herself another fool. She said, I'm sorry, I'll leave you alone. Now I'm starting to doubt my action because that was not my intent. Dear Oracle, PLEASE, I need some advise! Glenn. Greetings from Belgium". Look forward to seeing your replies. The Oracle The Oracle replies: Please email your replies to [email protected] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tash Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 July 8, 2011 - submitted by Vito, Brazil Q. Dear Oracle, What's the meaning of the letters that are placed at the end of each band's tweet? The Oracle replies: They're simply the initials of whoever wrote the tweet: PH = Phil Harvey A = Anchorman C = Chris W = Will G = Guy J = Jonny Hmm, maybe I should get an O up there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tash Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 July 8, 2011 - submitted by Nick, United States of America Q. I was looking up the song Moving to Mars the other day, when I stumbled across a documentary called Moving to Mars, directed by none other than Mat Whitecross! I was was wondering if the song and film were related in any way. The general lyrics of the song seem to fit the film, what with it being about two families being forced out of Burma and into an entirely new world in the UK. Since Mat directed a couple of videos for Coldplay's songs, is this a kind of way to pay him back, by writing a song for/about his film? The Oracle replies: A couple of people have spotted this but as you were the first to ask... Yes, the song's title was inspired by Mat's film of the same name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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