Phoebeo Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 ^ "you" = Oracle... not Coldplay I was just thinking the same.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86Timewarp Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Inception anyone? :confused: It's funny, it costs $0.96 USD to mail a postcard to Sweden, I'd imagine it would be cheaper to the UK :laugh3: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iPsy Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 August 3, 2011 - submitted by Simon, United Kingdom[/color] Q. I hear that Chris is a fan of the magician Dynamo, how did he know about him? The Oracle replies: It's not just Chris; it's the whole band. I remember the first time seeing Dynamo perform close-up magic. It was backstage after the guys had played Crystal Palace back in 2005. Dynamo kept in touch with the band and Chris features in his 2010 showreel. He has his own TV show now and I must say he is quite incredible. That was my question! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taameen**sparks** Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tash Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 August 4, 2011 - submitted by Lorenna, Brazil Q. Dear Oracle, Unfortunately, I didn't get tickets for the Rock in Rio Festival, in Rio de Janeiro, where Coldplay will perform on October 01. But there is a promotion of a brand of gum that can give you tickets to the Rock in Rio if you have a code that comes into their products. I really need to go to this festival and see Coldplay. Do you think I should try and participate in this promotion or it is waste of time? Thank you. The Oracle replies: If you like their brand of gum and have the money spare to buy it, sure, why not? There's saying, "you've got to be in it to win it" and I always add to that, "someone's got to win, why not me?" If everyone thought entering competitions was a waste of time, no-one would win anything. C'mon! Positive mental attitude Lorenna! You never know... it could be you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_escapist Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 I don't care she said don't read anything into it, but I guess this is a major clue coming from the Oracle! There are thousands of I LOVE images on the internet. It is not a coincidence that she posted that one precisely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tash Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 August 4, 2011 - submitted by Emily, Mexico Q. Q. Hi Oracle! I know that Coldplay has a version of Billie Jean played at iHeartRadio, but at the beginning of the video Chris wrote their initials and above it a drawings like little faces? And what does the guys said at the first. It's something like: Guy: Hi we're Coldplay... And then I don't understand anything. Thanks Oracle! The Oracle replies: As the radio station is called iHeartRadio they are saying "I heart" as in I love* followed by things they love. Shame we don't hear what Guy loves, as he's introducing the band but here's what they say: Guy - Hi, we're Coldplay Chris - I heart table tennis Jonny - I heart Sherlock Holmes Will - I heart radio (technically it's not that Will necessarily loves radio, he's plugging the station!) * That image is a TOTAL co-incidence so please don't read anything into it. I found it rather amusing, that is all... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tash Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 August 5, 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 11th August. "Do you think long distance relationships are worth it? I feel like you'd have some advice because as you travel a lot with Coldplay your relationship, if you have one, may become strained at times. I live a few hours away from this person depending on the way of transportation. I do love them dearly, but sometimes it just becomes very difficult to deal with as I don't see them often. I feel as though I'm stuck quite a bit, I want to stay with them as we plan to be together very much in the future, but I'm not sure if all the stress is worth it. What shall I do? Nicole." 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 August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 August 5, 2011 - submitted by Anon, United States of America Q. TEAM ORACLE QUESTION #35 "I am a very forgetful and inattentive person and I'm very insecure about it. Sometimes I zone off in class and when I get home to do homework, I have trouble focusing and doing it. I believe I have a form of ADD/ADHD, but my parents don't believe me. I think being tested could help me, but I can't convince them. My friends think I'm being ridiculous, too. What should I do to get help?!" The Oracle replies: ADD/ADHD can be easy to misdiagnose and equally, as may be your case, easy to ignore and blame other things rather than the condition. It could be that you are just naturally forgetful or a bit of a daydreamer; you may be bored. One common misconception is to label rather than see that boredom arises from not being challenged enough hence finding it hard to hold attention. Ask yourself if there are any times you see the opposite is true. It may be that you are only focused in things that you are interested in or like doing. I was certainly easily distracted at school and during homework times. I was the opposite if it was a passion, like music. I could lose hours in dreaming or going off on a tangent but I didn't and don't have ADD. I am a firm believer in knowing your own body and to some extent, mind. If you feel there is more to this than simply being unable to concentrate then you owe it to yourself to get tested. Whether the reason your parents dismiss the notion is one of stigma, financial or simply disbelief is irrelevant. I think you need to check all areas of your life to see if there's a pattern. You could start with some online research into testing for ADD/ADHD. If you still feel the same, you should seek medical help. Over to you. If you truly feel that you do have ADD/ADHD and if your parents nor friends believe you, I'd say get help from your teachers. Most likely they have had students with ADD and or ADHD and they can not only help you and give you advice, but also they can convince your parents if you do have ADD or ADHD. Also dont feel ashamed if you do have them, you're not alone. I hope all goes well for you. Billy N. Try researching ADD/ADHD on the web and take an online test and examine your results. Look up some of the symptoms, too. Do you notice that you are inattentive all the time or only during shool? Zoning off in class and having trouble staying focused on homework (especially when you are distracted or your mind is elsewhere) can be rather common in student life. If you can watch a movie without interruption or maintain a steady conversation with friends, then you might not have ADD at all and the problems you are experiencing might just be a lack of interest in your studies. Not getting enough sleep and consuming too much caffeine might be factors as well. If you want to be sure, you should ask your instructors if they have noticed any type of ADD behavior during class. If they have, you can arrange a parent-teacher meeting in order to provide an outside opinion that your parents can take into consideration. Hope this helped! Blake. I always have been forgetful and insecure like you. But over the years, I have learn that you have to take care of yourself, you have to survive what the future have prepared to you, it always will be difficult to adapt to different situations. But this have to be your own purpose. You really have to put effort for success, you have to focus on what you do until you are satisfied with its result. And do not give up until you get what you want; remember that always worth fight for what you want most. Organize your life. You will notice that this way is easier to succeed. Be optimistic and you'll see. Emilia. I was in a very similar situation that you are in. I was doing utterly terrible in chemistry, and I was convinced I had a learning disability. Funny thing is, I was just bad at chemistry. Now I'm not trying to say You don't have ADD/ADHD, those cases exist, and you have to understand that your parents wouldn't want to come to the realization. However, you'll need to get a confirmation, if there are any specialist in the field of ADHD in your area, then search ADD/ADHD Specialist Contact on the internet, I checked and there are plenty of ways to personally contact a physician in this field, and they could help you really detect symptoms to see whether you have it or not. Now if it turns out you don't have it, don't worry, you'll just need to overcome the trouble you're having with concentration. This might sound corny, but I often found myself writing the word "FOCUS" on my hand in case my mind began to wander. It's going to be hard to get down and concentrate, you've got a wandering mind, but I'm certain you can overcome this! Best wishes, Bradley H. I actually do have ADD and it took years to diagnose as everyone just thought I'd had too much sugar or was hyperactive. I was seen as a problem child for so long and was very frustrated. I can relate to what you're saying but there's only one way to find out. Get tested! Rather than feel insecure about it, tackle it head on then at least you know what you are (or not) dealing with. Good luck! Thank you all for your replies. Click to read this week's Team Oracle question, and send us your answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86Timewarp Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 YES I'm back in the map :P...why so little responses and where's Violet? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juanma Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 I don't care she said don't read anything into it, but I guess this is a major clue coming from the Oracle! There are thousands of I LOVE images on the internet. It is not a coincidence that she posted that one precisely. on purpouse for sure!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tash Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 August 8, 2011 - submitted by Jordan, United States of America Q. Hey all-knowing Oracle, I was looking for Coldplay videos on YouTube and found one of them doing a cover for Amy Winehouse's Rehab. Is it possible that you'll make that an actual track, or will we have to hope someone gets better sound quality when they record it at a concert? The Oracle replies: Coldplay didn't do a cover of Rehab per se, Chris just sang the chorus refrain at the start of Fix You at a couple of recent shows. You can see a clip in the latest 42 blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tash Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 August 8, 2011 - submitted by Blair, United States of America Q. In the Archive videos where Mags joins Chris onstage in Oslo 19.09.08 what song was Chris singing? The Oracle replies: They were performing a-ha's classic hit . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violet Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 YES I'm back in the map :P...why so little responses and where's Violet? :confused: Between the mixtape exchange, preparations for band camp week/return to college, and life in general, I haven't really had time to even think about Team Oracle, much less participate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86Timewarp Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Between the mixtape exchange, preparations for band camp week/return to college, and life in general, I haven't really had time to even think about Team Oracle, much less participate. Ah ok, good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violet Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Thank you. :nice: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tash Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 August 9, 2011 - submitted by Marielle, Canada Q. Hello Oracle, I was watching the news and saw that there is a riot in London. Is everything okay over there, what does the band think of it, what do you think of it? The Oracle replies: Everything is not ok but thank you for asking. I actually haven't spoken to the band but everyone is shocked and appalled by the rioting that is spreading to other areas of the U.K. Last night I was with a couple of people who work with the band and we'd got together for a catch-up. Before long we became aware of a young girl who was working in floods of tears. Not only were we watching it unfold on the news channel but we witnessed phone calls coming in with updates that the rioting was literally round the corner from us. It felt like we were in a very bad film. It still does feel like that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tash Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 August 10, 2011 - submitted by Evan, United States of America Q. If I theoretically won the lottery and had multi-million dollar winnings, would Coldplay come play in my backyard for 2 million dollars? That's like 3.5 million pounds! Sincerely a day-dreaming Coldplay fan. The Oracle replies: No, they wouldn't but theoretically, if you won that much on the lottery you could go to every concert they'd ever play wherever in the world... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NumbersGirl Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 August 10, 2011 - submitted by Evan, United States of America Q. If I theoretically won the lottery and had multi-million dollar winnings, would Coldplay come play in my backyard for 2 million dollars? That's like 3.5 million pounds! Sincerely a day-dreaming Coldplay fan. Uh... other way around bro. More like 1.2 million pounds. DOLLAR IS WEAK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tash Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 August 10, 2011 - submitted by Luke, United States of America Q. In Lollapalooza's video of Fix You, around 19 seconds in, you can see a lady translating for the deaf. Was she with Lollapalooza or does she travel with Coldplay? There's just something incredibly wonderful about seeing a signer at a concert. The Oracle replies: There was indeed an American Sign Language interpreter at who signed during the performances but she does not travel with the band. Jenny (from USA) also asked if the song was dedicated to ET. It was actually BT, a friend of the band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tash Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 August 11, 2011 - submitted by Alex, United States of America Q. In-ear or over-ear headphones? I can never decide... The Oracle replies: If I had the money, I'd opt for a high quality over ear. It's not ideal putting things inside your ear... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tash Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 August 11, 2011 - submitted by Keith, United States of America Q. Dear wise Oracle who knows all about Coldplay an other stuff, Do you go to all of Coldplay's concerts? Because I noticed that less questions were answered during Coldplay's performance day at Lollapalooza. The Oracle replies: Friday is Team Oracle day so taking the time zone into account for Lollapalooza, we were hurtling towards Saturday and I don't work weekends (apart from one day in Latin America when I forgot what day it was). I don't tour with the band. The only full tour I attended was the aforementioned Latin America tour in 2010. I've done many one - three day shows overseas too but I am not "needed" on the road so it doesn't make sense for me to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tash Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 August 11, 2011 - submitted by Laura, United States of America Q. Dear Oracle: I read somewhere that the release date of Coldplay's new album is going to be 10/10 or October 10th. I'm pretty sure this person just made that up based on the fact that MX in roman numerals is 1010. It does sound probable though. Is there any way this is true? Thanks! much love :) The Oracle replies: MX, as you say, means 1,010 in roman numerals but that's not ten ten to me; it's one thousand and ten which is completely different. The album isn't out on 10/10 or any other combination of those numbers. MX has nothing to do with numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anacaren08 Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 The oracle doesn't answer my question :\ I wanted to know why supposedly coldplay were supposed to have played at 8:15 at Lolla, but they didn't until 8:30. Doesn anybody know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denise Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Delays can happen for whatever reason, it's not that they started playing one hour late, I don't really think there was a real problem and wouldn't look so much into it, they came on stage a few minutes late in Spain as well :shrug: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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