Coldplay's Oracle addresses concerns with copyright in the Exhibition Room

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November 13, 2009 - submitted by Melissa, United States of America

Q. Hello Oh Mighty Oracle! I am interested in creating a music video for The Exhibition Room. If I want to create a music video for a Coldplay song, will this go against the whole copyright situation it mentions? Thanks! Melissa from Los Angeles =)

The Oracle replies:

The Curator says they're looking for original music and soundtracks to the videos so would prefer people not to use any other artist's music. Apparently Coldplay music may be considered but so far none of those have been selected. The Exhibition Room is not like the Lost? video competition which is why the world is your oyster...

November 13, 2009 - submitted by Emily, Malaysia

Q. Did Coldplay release a DVD entitled 'Secret Gig in Paradiso Amsterdam, Netherlands, 5 June 2008'? Or did they authorize it or something?

The Oracle replies:

There are many unauthorized bootleg DVDs out there but Coldplay have up to now only released one official DVD;

November 13, 2009 - submitted by Gabriel, Brazil

Q. Dear Oracle, I have a girlfriend, and I promised to be honest with her about every thing between us. yesterday, I had an erotic dream with a girl friend of mine. should I tell her this or bury it with me?

The Oracle replies:

Dreams can be funny things Gabriel. You can have intimate dreams about people that you don't have those kind of feelings for. You may wake up feeling confused and wonder whether maybe you do have hidden feelings you aren't aware of.

Be honest about your real life but the subconscious dream doesn't necessarily mean there's something you have to confess to. It could be that she featured in your dream because her name was mentioned during the day or you saw her recently etc. Meanings of dreams can sometimes be very obvious but don't let it potentially ruin your relationship. If however you do have strong feelings towards another girl and know this is why you had the dream, perhaps it's time to address your relationship. Either way you still don't really need to tell her about the dream.