June 3, 2009 - submitted by justin, United States of America

 

 

Q. Mr./Mrs. Oracle,

Why on earth doesn't Coldplay keep bootlegs of all of there shows? It would be quite awesome if I could get the soundboard recording of the show I was at. Point me in the right direction.

 

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

 

I know what you mean but if Coldplay did keep soundboard recording they wouldn't be bootlegs as that term refers to illegal copies. As they are under contract with EMI, they couldn't just offer those recordings for sale and that's not a common practice. The free live album LeftRightLeftRightLeft is as near as you'll get to that I'm afraid but surely that's good enough?

June 3, 2009 - submitted by Liam, United Kingdom

 

 

Q. I've heard Coldplay were inspired by Radiohead's album OK Computer. And I was just wondering if Coldplay were fans of Radiohead's post OK Computer music, given the large change in direction.

 

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

 

They remain fans of Radiohead and see their change of direction as strokes of genius. They started their career in awe of the band and to be honest, that's probably still the case.

June 4, 2009 - submitted by Joshua, Australia

 

 

Q. Dear Oracle,

On LeftRightLeftRightLeft during Death and All His Friends, why does Chris yell out "J" just before the guitar starts

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

 

He's just affectionately shouting to Jonny (a.k.a J) before he starts his guitar solo.

June 4, 2009 - submitted by Kara, Malaysia

 

 

Q. Hi Oracle,

I ask this question because I want to you make sure that if my friend story is a fact or myth! Two days ago my friend told me a story about CD and the hilarious is she said the CDs has expiry date?! For example you buy the CDs this year and after 21 years you can't use it anymore. She said the longest period only 21 years?! Is that make a sense that CD has expiry date? It's like a food when you can eat it or not. I know every single things that human being create will damage one day but this story like nonsense! Don't ask me where she got this story. Oh Oracle please give your answer and why.

Do you agree with me or her?

Tell me!

 

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

 

CDs have been around since the early 80s and there's no sign of any of mine failing just yet! No, CDs are built to last. The recordable CD, known as CD-R, can vary in quality. They can deteriorate after as little as 18 months, but the better ones last a lifetime. I think as it's been reported that your average CD-R usually has a life of around 20 years, your friend may have assumed this was the same for all CDs.

June 4, 2009 - submitted by Katie, United States of America

 

 

Q. Why when I screamed to the band "play Like a Rolling Stone" they did not play it? I just want to hear Coldplay do Bob Dylan.

 

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

 

Please don't take offence but it's not a request show. Apart from the fact that they'd need time to work out how to play other people's songs and learn lyrics, they can't just change the set when someone shouts out a song. They couldn't even do that if you shouted out for a Coldplay song!

Can you imagine if everyone was doing that? It'd be pandemonium.

June 4, 2009 - submitted by Andrew, United States of America

 

Q. Oh wise Oracle,

I just went to the Darien Center concert yesterday and it was by far the best concert I have ever been to in my life. I was wondering though, how come Chris played The Hardest Part acoustically? Hope you answer!

 

P.S. - When the band came and played in the back area of the crowd it was amazing I could have reached out and touched them!

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

This started back on Saturday 30 August 2008 when Coldplay performed an intimate live concert for BBC Radio 2. Chris announced that they were playing it that way as the band were divided on their opinion of the song. Two members like it; two don't so he and Will performed it acoustically. It then became a part of the live show and proves to be a popular version.

 

 

Oh wow Chris and Will were very persistent about the song...

But they made the right decision...the acoustic version is amazing :)

June 4, 2009 - submitted by Katie, United States of America[/color]

 

 

Q. Why when I screamed to the band "play Like a Rolling Stone" they did not play it? I just want to hear Coldplay do Bob Dylan.

 

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

 

Please don't take offence but it's not a request show. Apart from the fact that they'd need time to work out how to play other people's songs and learn lyrics, they can't just change the set when someone shouts out a song. They couldn't even do that if you shouted out for a Coldplay song!

Can you imagine if everyone was doing that? It'd be pandemonium.

 

What a ridiculous idea - like they're just a jukebox and they should perform whatever any random loon requests... some people!

but of course!! they ought to know every song ever written, just in case :rolleyes:

:lol:

 

Bet if you shouted any given Take That song Chris would know it though :D

June 5, 2009 - submitted by mei, Malaysia

 

 

Q. Do you know if there is going to be any DVD for the Twisted Logic tour soon?

 

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

 

No, that DVD was shelved and there are no plans for a release.

June 5, 2009 - submitted by Ana, Spain

 

 

Q. Hi Oracle!:)

 

The 5th of June is my birthday (15 years old!). Could you answer my question and wish me a happy birthday as my present? That would make me feel very happy!:) My question: I found a video where Chris sings the part of Human - Are we human or are we dancer? Because I'm on my knees looking for the answer- during Viva la Vida.

Why did he do that? Is he a Killers fan? Because he seemed know very well the song of All These Things That I've Done at War Child concert! =)

 

Thanx! Ana <3<3

 

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

 

Happy 15th Birthday! Yes Coldplay are fans of The Killers. Chris often pays homage to other artists by including their lyrics in Coldplay songs during live shows. The War Child gig however was different because that wasn't as impromptu collaboration. They rehearsed the song beforehand.

June 5, 2009 - submitted by Andy, New Zealand

 

 

Q. Dear Oracle,

 

On the new album, whose lovely voice is it doing the harmonies on The Hardest Part? When I saw the show I do not remember anyone else being on stage, but perhaps I was just distracted by Chris?

 

Gratefully yours,

Andy

 

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

 

I sort of answered this only yesterday but perhaps I wasn't clear. Anyway, as Chris performs this song from Stage B it's easy to miss that Will is singing backing vocals behind his drums on the main stage.

the oracle tends to pick really ridiculous, inane questions if you ask me :P.

June 5, 2009 - submitted by mei, Malaysia

 

 

Q. Do you know if there is going to be any DVD for the Twisted Logic tour soon?

 

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

 

No, that DVD was shelved and there are no plans for a release.

 

Well, that solves that mystery Scooby.

now we should ask about a VIVA tour DVD :sneaky: (i.e., one from WEMBLEY, perhaps?!)

now we should ask about a VIVA tour DVD :sneaky: (i.e., one from WEMBLEY, perhaps?!)

Indeed :sneaky:

 

 

My gut feeling is that they will do a DVD for that :thinking: What band would play Wembley and not record it down?

Indeed :sneaky:

 

 

My gut feeling is that they will do a DVD for that :thinking: What band would play Wembley and not record it down?

 

I hope your gut feeling is right! It would be too good to pass up. :wideeyed:

Indeed :sneaky:

 

 

My gut feeling is that they will do a DVD for that :thinking: What band would play Wembley and not record it down?

 

Exactly, plus wasn't there a story about Mat Whitecross going on tour with them an recording? :idea2:

Indeed :sneaky:

 

 

My gut feeling is that they will do a DVD for that :thinking: What band would play Wembley and not record it down?

YES!

I'm so looking forward to a Coldplay HAARP! :wacky:

Ohhhh i so hope you're right on that Min :wacky:

That way I could pretend i was there :bomb: :P

YES!

I'm so looking forward to a Coldplay HAARP! :wacky:

HAARP was awesome. I couldn't stop watching it every night for a month :lol: :embarassed:

Ohhhh i so hope you're right on that Min :wacky:

That way I could pretend i was there :bomb: :P

I'll superimpose your picture onto the recording Pris :D

 

 

Aww :hug: You'll always be there with us in spirit :nice:

Ok, I feel really stupid for asking this question... but what's a HAARP? :dozey:

:lol:

 

HAARP is the title of Muse's Wembley CD/DVD :D

My gut feeling is that they will do a DVD for that :thinking: What band would play Wembley and not record it down?

 

Totally!!!!

Plus, viva is their most popular tour and Wembley close it...Those 2 shows will be a little different from the rest of the tour, it's meant to be their first 'coldplay event', with guest and stuff (dunno if you know what I mean...)..

It would make sense to keep a trace of it..(plus Matt Whitecross is supposed to make a documentary...). A Christmas release would be nice :rolleyes:

Totally!!!!

Plus, viva is their most popular tour and Wembley close it...Those 2 shows will be a little different from the rest of the tour, it's meant to be their first 'coldplay event', with guest and stuff (dunno if you know what I mean...)..

It would make sense to keep a trace of it..(plus Matt Whitecross is supposed to make a documentary...). A Christmas release would be nice :rolleyes:

It would be cool if a tour diary was also made, together with the Wembley concert, of all the different legs of the tour so far... US leg 1, 2, 3, the UK leg, Australia/Asia leg, plus the summer arena tours. That would be really awesome :cheesy:

 

If that is a end of year release, I know what I want as a Christmas present already! :lol: