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November 29, 2013 - submitted by The Oracle, United Kingdom

 

Q. WHO'D LIKE TO JOIN TEAM ORACLE?

 

As you may know, we have a weekly feature, Team Oracle, whereby each Friday we open questions of a personal nature to all of you to answer too. Then, the following Friday, I 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 250 words, to [email protected] before midnight Thursday 5th December.

 

I'm 17 year old girl and I've never had a boyfriend. I've never felt that I need one, but now I start feeling lonely and I feel that I need someone to love. Two weeks ago I met a boy and I really like him. He is really into me. He texts, calls me every day and often tells me compliments. He asked me out on a date two times, but both times I told him that I had no time. Actually, I was afraid. I have an orthodontic device in my mouth called Herbst Appliance, which looks scary to every boy (and girl). It is not visible when the mouth is closed, but when I open it's oh God, that looks really scary and ugly. I tried kissing and both boys did not feel it (I think). I know that he will kiss me if I go on a date with him. I just don't know what should I do. Maybe I should show it to him before he kisses me in case he feels it by himself or sees it when I laugh with a wide smile and I will scare him or then he will find me ugly or it will be a shame for him to kiss with me and etc. What should I do? He is the best guy I have ever met.

By the way, love Coldplay and greetings from Migle, Lithuania.

 

Look forward to seeing your replies.

 

The Oracle.

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

Please email your replies to [email protected]

Include your twitter address for a follow back.

November 29, 2013 - submitted by Amanda, Netherlands

 

Q. TEAM ORACLE QUESTION #146

I'm 24 years old and living with my parents. I'm still studying and live only 10 min away from school. So financially and practically it makes no sense for me to move out until I'm done studying (in 2 years). But lately my parents have been driving me insane! I love them don't get me wrong, but I get more and more annoyed with the things they do and say every day!

What do you think I should do? I don't have enough money to move out, but I'm not sure if I want to keep going like this for two more years either. I just want a place for myself, where I can do whatever I want, whenever I want.

And how can I cope living with my parents for a few more years? Please help!

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

You may not have enough money right now to move out but that doesn’t mean you can’t find a way to get the money. If you went to college further away you wouldn’t be able to live at home and you’d have to manage to support yourself like so many others do. Not every student has the luxury of living with parents and it is a luxury. I know because I did during the first 2 years of college. I wasn't entitled to anything because I'd chosen somewhere local.

I quite rightly contributed to the household but am aware that it's probably tougher these days with fees, books, lack of grants / funding.

Your parents may drive you mad despite your love for them but they’re obviously helping you out a great deal. That’s the sacrifice for having a roof over your head and food on the table.

I will assume you’re studying really hard though and it’s probably a daunting prospect figuring out where to go and how to afford it but... people do it all the time.

I suggest you do some research into how much shared accommodation is, as that would bring the cost down. You’d have your own space and shared facilities but that’s what you have now.

You need to plan a budget. Work out how much you would need for rent, bills & food. Then find a part-time job that pays enough to cover it. It will be incredibly difficult to fit in school, studying, work, sleep and a social life but the struggle could be the making of you. It’ll give you a real sense of independence and a taste of what the real world is like.

Perhaps you’ve become complacent with not having to leave. You're going to have to leave once school is over. You even said “financially and practically it makes no sense for me to move out”. If you can’t or won’t move, you’ll have to find your own space at home and get on with it.

I’m sorry to be harsh, Amanda but you’re 24, an adult, it’s time to move out.

Over to you.

 

You say it doesn’t make sense to move out from a financial or practical point of view, but it does make sense for your well-being and personal development. What you’re experiencing is nothing but normal. We get tired of living with our parents at some point event if we love them deeply. It’s part of the growing up thing. You want to become independent which is a healthy sign that you’re ready to face life on your own. It’s good sometimes to spend less time with beloved to better enjoy time spent together. It’s a question of quality over quantity. And I think it’s a necessary transition to live first with a friend or alone before moving in with a boyfriend. I assume you feel guilty for wanting to move out because of the financial investment it implies and because it means to tell your parents you need some space. But discuss it with them and try to find a compromise. What about, you pay half of the charges with a part time job and they pay the other half? Also, living with flatmates can be more cost-effective (and more fun).

Hope you’ll find a solution. Helene.

 

I think you should try and sort, schedule and organise things out with them. What I mean is, you should try and convince them with what you'd want to be happy with. Try and talk to them about how you've been feeling and try to tell them about what you're thinking. Many teenagers and young adults often try to do this to let their parents know what they're going through with everything and how they're going through with everything. Don't worry about doing this however, your parents will love you no matter what happens and will try to agree on you can do with your abilities and what you want to do for a living.

And If you're worried about living in your own place and/or your studying, don't worry! You'll get there eventually! I know people who are always worrying about living on their own, but you'll have to try and let your friends and family know that you want to do this and they will help you with your problems and anxieties. Don't be afraid, just let your feelings out and say them.

Don't worry Amanda, you can do it. You have so much abilities that you are capable of! You can do anything that your heart desires! Just enjoy your life and become more. You can do it. I believe in you. Craig, Scotland, UK.

 

Escape from reality is not good thing to do. You must think for your future and what your life will be if your parents don't standing by your side.

They want to see you with your best. They do things for making better destiny to your journey ahead.

May be you need some days to go in holiday. Beach, mountain, lake, or another place to find peace and refresh yourself. All you need is being alone and feel your breathe.

You should sit closely with your parents in small room with cups of tea or coffee and talk about life and choice. If they don't give you alternative, so tell them the truth about what you're feel about.

Don't over thinking, let it be. Walk with joy, no matter what'll happen. Pray to God and save you life by living.

Small or big, they can be more understand you. And maybe it can be make your life be better. Lusi, Indonesia.

 

I think it's a good thing to talk to your parents how you feel about some things, just tell them what your problems are. I know it's not always easy to live with your parents but there is always a way to find things out. Say what's on your heart they will understand you, because if you say nothing then they also don't know how you feel. Wanna wish you good luck, greets Marianne.

 

First for your disillusion: even when you live in your own flat, there can be always something or somebody to get on your nerves. There’s one major difference: those are not your parents.

Although you are studying I want to say it does make sense to move out both practically and financially. Two years later probably you will have to change your location anyway because of your job? Then everything would be new at the same time.

With your own daily routine now you could concentrate more on your studies. Financing will take efforts for sure, but in the end you will be proud of it! I don’t know about the situation in your country - check out credits for students, cheap rent, flat sharing, you will have to work during weekends and semester breaks. Now you would not have to move far away, you still could see your family regularly and then, I bet, your parents and you will get along much better again. Best wishes! L.Q.

 

I don't know if you had a year out or whether you're on a very long course as 26 seems quite an advanced age to be finishing school. Do you really still want to be living with your parents at 26? What about relationships?! Are there any more friends at your school in the same situation? Maybe you should all get a place together. Steve.

 

Amanda, I'm not surprised you're frustrated: you're an adult living at home which will surely still have some of the constraints you had as a child. Maybe your parents are not encouraging you to move out either. Have a family meeting and tell them what your feeling. Maybe they're getting on your nerves because after all this time they want some space of their own too? Bev.

 

Sounds like you're living rent free and don't want to lose the lifestyle it affords you. Unless you're giving your parents money towards your keep, I don't think you're in a position to say anything. Sorry! Pete.

 

I don't know your parents' financial position but I wonder if they could help you out so you can move out. They might appreciate the distance too and you could always pay them back when you start working? If not, try looking into a student loan or bursary of some sort. Good luck. Abs.

 

Thanks to all those who replied to this week’s question. Remember, Team Oracle is open to anyone so if you fancy replying, click to read this week's, and send us your answer.

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December 2, 2013 - submitted by Olivia, United States of America

 

Q. Dear Oracle,

What's the difference between the Bakery and the Beehive? Aren't they both recording studios?

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

Yes, but they're not the same place. They are close by but used for different things. Various aspects of the recording process start, progress and finish between the two and their set-up is different but essentially, yes, they're both recording studios.

December 2, 2013 - submitted by Karen M, Argentina

 

Q. Hi Oracle! Can you tell me where I can watch the concert on 19 December? Please, I really want to watch it! Thanks :)

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

It's not being filmed for broadcast I'm afraid. We've never filmed the end of year charity shows but who knows, we may document it in some way and hopefully people will upload photos to our Live Archive.

December 2, 2013 - submitted by Molly, United States of America

 

Q. Hi Oracle,

This is Harry Styles but is that Will Champion's elephant head from Paradise?!

 

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

The costumes in the Paradise video were not bespoke. They are universally available as a generic fancy dress prop so no, it's not any of the band's elephant heads - just the same design.

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December 3, 2013 - submitted by Chloe, United Kingdom

 

Q. This is Coldplay related btw.

I feel like Coldplay and the fandom is literally tearing me up. Since I started liking Coldplay my sisters have hated me because they're into heavy stuff. I don't know what to do :( I miss being close to my sisters.

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

I find it sad yet weirdly natural that music divides people so much. I get a lot of letters from fans who struggle with their friends or family having different tastes but diversity is a good thing.

I'm not sure why those differences turn nasty though. People could learn to respect the passions of others.

How about you ask your sisters if they could recommend a song they think you might like. In turn you could perhaps play them the live version of GPASUYF from the last tour or Daylight.

If that doesn't work, are there any other things you all like that you could spend time together doing?

I know it won't help you right now, but hopefully it's a phase that will pass and one day soon you'll get on in spite of your musical preferences.

December 3, 2013 - submitted by Fernanda, Mexico

 

Q. Hi! Yesterday I found a Coldplay Live 2006 in Toronto, and at the beginning it said that was a production for Parlophone, so I think is kinda official, and by the way is a very good video.

So my question is Why is not in Recordings or wasn't released like the Live 2003 or 2012?

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

That DVD should not be available anywhere. It was never released and therefore I'm afraid the copy you have is an illegal bootleg. That's why it's not listed in the Recordings section.

December 3, 2013 - submitted by Forrest, United States of America

 

Q. Did Chris and the band ever write songs keeping in mind they would be played in large arena type venues? Coldplay's sound has obviously progressed into something more appropriate for those larger shows so I was just wondering if that style was there at the beginning, or if their success was a catalyst for it. Thank you Oracle!

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

You're spot on, Forrest. They don't write songs in a colour by numbers way but yes, they are very aware of where their songs will end up being performed. It's an interesting progression when a band starts to play arenas and stadiums as not all songs will work in those spaces. That said, if the band do write songs that don't fill the big venues (acoustically speaking), they can adapt by performing them on the smaller B & C stages as they have been doing on the last few tours - 'Til Kingdom Come, Up In Flames, Us Against the World et al.

December 3, 2013 - submitted by Joshua, United States of America

 

Q. What Metallica film was Chris talking about in

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The Oracle replies:

 

The interviewer does say the name of the film but you must have missed it as Chris starts answering over it. Some Kind Of Monster is Metallica's documentary film from 2004.

December 4, 2013 - submitted by Marirs, Maldives

 

Q. Am I allowed to name my album Canoe?

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

Er, yes if you want to. I suspect this is a case of lost in translation. Usually when I am asked, "can I call my album...?" it means there has been public speculation about a Coldplay album name.

The only connection I can see between Canoe and Coldplay is an article that appeared a couple of weeks ago in the Canadian publication Canoe.

December 4, 2013 - submitted by Fred, United Kingdom

 

Q. Heyy,

 

So I recently got interest from a very large independent label. They said that off the back of my music they would sign me but due to fanbase I'm not signable as of yet. They put me onto a smaller label. My question is that I can't seem to find any bands who have really really made it who are on an independent label. The first label I was talking about said they do a 3 year deal. However, if the first label don't actually get me out there then I may be stuck with them for the 3 years. Should I go with the independent label and then not possibly get signed to a bigger label e.g. Parlophone, Universal. I need help, thanks.

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

I'm going to get a little tough with you here, Fred. Brace yourself.

You don't seem to be remotely excited by the opportunity you have - whether you take it or not. It's great to have ANY interest and offer.

If you're not signable yet but have been offered a 3 year deal (er, isn't that therefore signable) it seems to me, they have hope for you. As a very large independent with a smaller label, they're not insignificant.

I would hope you would have done more research than it appears.

Who else is on their roster? What success have they had previously? Who are you working with? What are their strategies? If you haven't asked yourself any of these questions for starters, maybe you should.

Oh and if you can't find bands who have had success through smaller labels, you're not looking hard enough!

 

Now to you... they obviously see some potential in you but they are right. You have no fan base and that will not come just by signing a contract. There is hard work to be done and not just by them. It's as if you think the label are 100% responsible for your fanbase but they're not; you are too!

You've got to crack on & write some great material. Radio won't play you and press won't write about you if they don't know who you are so getting fans will help spread the word. 3 years may seem like a lifetime but try to be patient as this could be the exact right route for you.

I shall impart another pearl of wisdom. I asked 2 heavyweight managers the same question (on two consecutive days) and their answers will probably confuse you even more but I say there is no right or wrong - go with your gut.

 

"If you were offered one deal but it wasn't the right one, would you take it if it was the only offer you had?"

One said no, he would hold out for his artist even if another deal never came.

The other said yes, a deal is a deal - take it.

December 4, 2013 - submitted by Madeleine, United Kingdom

 

Q. How many music videos have Coldplay made? I know they don't have a video for every song but how many are currently out there? Thanks, Maddie.

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

I've not counted any live videos but have counted when there are 2 for some - Trouble, Violet Hill - and I make it a total of 28.

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December 5, 2013 - submitted by Lolatje, Belgium

 

Q. Might be a little bit weird question, but I was wondering if Coldplay writes something on their facebook it gets over 30000 likes and looots of comments in no time. How does their profile react, I mean do they get like thousands of these little pop-ups on their screen at once?

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

We don't get notifications so no, that doesn't happen. It would be non-stop otherwise. All the comments are read but usually in one session rather than as they come through.

December 5, 2013 - submitted by Jamie, Australia

 

Q. Hi after missing there last show in Sydney due to a bad accident at work I'm desperate to see them especially after watching the amazing live dvd. I'm thinking about coming over to England for the Under the Roof show will it be a normal length set or will it be shorter than it usually is?

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

I'm sorry Jamie but the show sold out. As for the length of Coldplay's set... It's - as you know - a charity event and so hopefully everyone is there to support the great cause and enjoy the music / comedy / magic as a whole. After all, the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.

That said the last Under 1 Roof show was pretty much a full set.

December 5, 2013 - submitted by Charles , Canada

 

Q. Did you ever have to interrupt a show because of an annoying fan?

 

If not, what was the weirdest fan demand you guys ever received?

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

Yes! Well, that sounds awful so I shall rephrase it. Chris & Jonny were performing at the Little Noises charity event. As Chris started playing The Scientist, a fan up on the balcony began tapping a tambourine out of time. It was very off putting so Chris paused and asked them to stop.

 

As it's a "yes" that makes the second question redundant. Phew.