Tash Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 July 3, 2012 - submitted by Dylan, United States of America Q. Hi Oracle! Chris's song on the Flaming Lips' collaborative album was incredible! I bought the limited LP for Record Store Day but just discovered a CD and digital version are being released of the album. Chris's song was on the record; however, it's not on the iTunes or CD version - it was replaced by a song by Aaron Behrens. Why so? It's a shame! Thanks so much, Dylan The Oracle replies: The CD and digital releases of The Flaming Lips and Heady Fwends don't include I Don't Want You to Die (featuring Chris). My first reaction was wondering if it was a record label issue. I remember Polygram removed a from the second Soulwax album. It could be that or maybe it was only ever intended to be part of the vinyl package. Sounds about right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tash Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 July 3, 2012 - submitted by Miguel, Philippines Q. Hey Oracle, I was watching Coldplay live videos of Yellow during their Mylo Xyloto tour on youtube recently, and I was wondering if they stopped using the yellow balls they release during the song. If so are they going to use them again? Much thanks! And I'm seeing them in Toronto in July. The Oracle replies: You will have balloons don't worry. They aren't yellow and they aren't released during Yellow. They appear during... actually, I won't spoil it for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tash Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 July 3, 2012 - submitted by Cameron F, United States of America Q. I've heard that the song Yellow was influenced in some part by the novel Great Gatsby. I'm torn, because I've read that Chris was inspired by a meteor shower, but at a recent concert, the yellow lights faded to a single green light, just like in the book. The Oracle replies: I don't know where you heard it was influenced by The Great Gatsby, but it wasn't. The story involves Chris singing in the style of during their recording session after strumming some chords that he liked. Speaking of The Great Gatsby, Gatz is a new show that features an enactment of the novel in its entirety - 6 hours of performance! One of the actors, Scott Shepherd, knows the entire book off by heart. Incredible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tash Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 July 4, 2012 - submitted by Kellen, United States of America Q. Greetings from Texas, sir Oracle. I was at the first Houston show, on the 25th, and it was fantastic. The band always puts on a great show, and I know that because I went to their last show in Houston in 2009, and I've watched just about every filmed concert they've done. If you can't tell, I kind of love Coldplay....a lot. Anyway, I had arrived at the concert venue quite early with a friend, and were waiting outside the doors alone (we were really, REALLY early) when Chris Martin strolls up to the door. He looked busy, so I didn't bother him, but as he walked away from me, I yelled "Chris, I love you!" rather loud. He turned around and said "I love you too man, I'll see you inside." That was probably the best moment of my life, because he's really important to me. Coldplay has gotten me through a lot of troublesome times over the years, and my question to you, is, how could I let them know how much I really love them, and how important they are, and their music is to me? The Oracle replies: I think by saying "I love you" to Chris you already have! Plus you did when you bought a ticket to their show. They so far only have one official filmed concert unless you mean YouTube clips... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tash Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 July 4, 2012 - submitted by Becky, United Kingdom Q. Hi Oracle, Just one more question, I completly went mental with the get up for the Coldplay 4th June concert at the Emirates. I painted my face white, put glitter on my face and hair, wrote "COLDPLAY" across my cheeks, MYLO XYLOTO on my forehead and drew all of the little symbols from the album on my face, as well as writing the band's names up my arms. Well we got there at around 6:00A.M. from Cornwall and this "hippie" looking woman came over and asked if she could take my picture. I was just wondering if she was one of the staff? Thanks:) The Oracle replies: She may have been a member of staff employed by the venue but she's not part of our crew/team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tash Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 July 4, 2012 - submitted by Radhika, India Q. Hey Oracle! So I read Roadie #42's blog the other day where he says that Chris throws the guitar into the air. So does this guitar go to the audience or do one of the crew members, well, catch it? Thanks :) The Oracle replies: It sort of depends where it lands but generally as it's on the stage, a crew member (Hoppy most likely) removes it (and then probably has to repair it). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainystrawberry Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 July 4, 2012 - submitted by Radhika, India[/color][/b] Q. Hey Oracle! So I read Roadie #42's blog the other day where he says that Chris throws the guitar into the air. So does this guitar go to the audience or do one of the crew members, well, catch it? Thanks :) The Oracle replies: It sort of depends where it lands but generally as it's on the stage, a crew member (Hoppy most likely) removes it (and then probably has to repair it). I have always wondered where the guitar disappears to after Chris throws it in the air, always scares me because I feel like it will hit someone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraceOddity Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 July 4, 2012 - submitted by Radhika, India[/color][/b] Q. Hey Oracle! So I read Roadie #42's blog the other day where he says that Chris throws the guitar into the air. So does this guitar go to the audience or do one of the crew members, well, catch it? Thanks :) The Oracle replies: It sort of depends where it lands but generally as it's on the stage, a crew member (Hoppy most likely) removes it (and then probably has to repair it). Haha...'Probably'?? That poor guitar has been repaired more times than I've changed my socks,lol. Not literally!:lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fakfak Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Haha...'Probably'?? That poor guitar has been repaired more times than I've changed my socks,lol. Not literally!:lol: If anything breaks, it's probably the neck, which being a standard bolt on Fender, can be easily swapped out. I've heard of cases where Fender supplies major touring artists with a bulk order of spare necks so they can smash/repair guitars. The guts on a Tele Deluxe are usually pretty solid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fakfak Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 I have always wondered where the guitar disappears to after Chris throws it in the air, always scares me because I feel like it will hit someone He mostly throws it straight upward so it usually just lands on the X stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coeurli Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Haha...'Probably'?? That poor guitar has been repaired more times than I've changed my socks,lol. Not literally!:lol:^:lol: Didn't a photo of a broken guitar once appear on Twitter or a R42 blog ? :thinking: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James. Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 He mostly throws it straight upward so it usually just lands on the X stage. Mostly? Usually? Not the most reassuring words :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainystrawberry Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 He mostly throws it straight upward so it usually just lands on the X stage. I wonder if there is a video of the guitar landing, i would really like to see that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fakfak Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 I wonder if there is a video of the guitar landing, i would really like to see that You can see it pretty clearly in the Unstaged video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fakfak Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Mostly? Usually? Not the most reassuring words :lol: :laugh3: Seriously though, it seems like he does make an effort to throw it in a somewhat controlled way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainystrawberry Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 You can see it pretty clearly in the Unstaged video. nope I didn't see it clearly, I guess I'll watch it again and replay it several times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fakfak Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 nope I didn't see it clearly, I guess I'll watch it again and replay it several times The camera is on Chris when he throws it, and then in the long shot, you can see it come down in the middle of the X. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tash Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 July 5, 2012 - submitted by Stephanie L, Canada Q. Hi, I was wondering why all of the sudden Chris Martin gives shout outs to bands... I stumbled apon and was wondering if it had any relevance to the One Direction song. If so, to be honest it doesn't sound like the tune at all! Thanks and lots of love from Scarborough, Canada !! The Oracle replies: Giving a shout out to someone - whether that's a someone in the audience, a someone who has recently died or a someone who hails from that local area - it doesn't mean it's intended to be a cover version. It's just a nod. In this case I understand that a member of aforementioned boy band was in attendance so yes, it was relevant to the song he chose to quote from. He didn't sing it; he said the title of the song. It's not all of a sudden by the way, Chris has been acknowledging people for over a decade! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tash Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 July 5, 2012 - submitted by Krizzia, Puerto Rico Q. Today I saw the entire Howard Stern interview with Chris. He put this oil down his throat so he could be able to hit the high notes. He didn't put it on the skin, he put it inside his mouth, so I don't think it was Tiger Balm. Could you tell me what it is? The Oracle replies: I've finally seen that too (it was very long) and I was mistaken. Chris DOES use Tiger Balm on the exterior for his throat but this is something he rubs on the interior. All he says in the interview is that it's oil to help him sing - I've no idea what the oil is, sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tash Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 July 5, 2012 - submitted by Meagan, United States of America Q. Hi Oracle! I was at the concert in Charlotte yesterday (3rd) and it was absolutely fantastic! I wanted to ask, when Chris messed up during Us Against the World, what happened? I wasn't close enough to see and didn't hear anything go wrong. Again, such a great show and I can't wait to see you all again. :) The Oracle replies: You can watch it . As you will see around the 1'45 it wasn't as bad as Chris seemed to think - I'm not even sure why he stopped. I LOVE this song though so it was a nice excuse to watch it on a Thursday afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UdaPruda Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 July 5, 2012 - submitted by Stephanie L, Canada[/color][/b] Q. Hi, I was wondering why all of the sudden Chris Martin gives shout outs to bands... I stumbled apon and was wondering if it had any relevance to the One Direction song. If so, to be honest it doesn't sound like the tune at all! Thanks and lots of love from Scarborough, Canada !! The Oracle replies: Giving a shout out to someone - whether that's a someone in the audience, a someone who has recently died or a someone who hails from that local area - it doesn't mean it's intended to be a cover version. It's just a nod. In this case I understand that a member of aforementioned boy band was in attendance so yes, it was relevant to the song he chose to quote from. He didn't sing it; he said the title of the song. It's not all of a sudden by the way, Chris has been acknowledging people for over a decade! She adressed this incident way better on her Twitter :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coeurli Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 ^Yes hahaha :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Rez Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 July 5, 2012 - submitted by Stephanie L, Canada[/color][/b] Q. Hi, I was wondering why all of the sudden Chris Martin gives shout outs to bands... I stumbled apon and was wondering if it had any relevance to the One Direction song. If so, to be honest it doesn't sound like the tune at all! Thanks and lots of love from Scarborough, Canada !! The Oracle replies: Giving a shout out to someone - whether that's a someone in the audience, a someone who has recently died or a someone who hails from that local area - it doesn't mean it's intended to be a cover version. It's just a nod. In this case I understand that a member of aforementioned boy band was in attendance so yes, it was relevant to the song he chose to quote from. He didn't sing it; he said the title of the song. It's not all of a sudden by the way, Chris has been acknowledging people for over a decade! Thank you, Oracle! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Safy Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 June 27, 2012 - submitted by Martin, Costa Rica Q. Hello dear Oracle, I have seen interviews of Chris and Jonny, Will and Guy, etc... but never seen Will and Jonny together in any interview. Why is that? Also, is that true that one was the marriage best man of the other? Thanks! The Oracle replies: The usual set up is Chris / Jonny & Will / Guy but for no sinister reason. It's just the dynamics of those pairings work really well in an interview situation and are usually convenient. There are video examples of a different formation , and amongst others. One of Will & Jonny was not uncovered and leads me to wonder if that combo has ever taken place - as you ask. I've interviewed Guy, Jonny & Will but don't recall a time when It was J&W together. Oh and no, they haven't had any kind of rota on best man duties. I am sorry for being way behind, but why do I have a vague memory that Will was Jonny's best man?? I am sure I read it somewhere :inquisitive: Can anyone with a decent memory help me with that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tash Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 I am sorry for being way behind, but why do I have a vague memory that Will was Jonny's best man?? I am sure I read it somewhere :inquisitive: Can anyone with a decent memory help me with that? November 25, 2009 - submitted by sg, United Kingdom Q. Was Chris Jonny's best man and if so did he do a funny speech? The Oracle replies: Actually it was Will... May I take this opportunity to say many thanks for all your messages of congratulations by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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