Coldplay's Oracle looks back at the Exeter gig

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December 21, 2009 - submitted by Tamara, Romania

Q. What did you think of the Exeter gig? :) The boys were enjoying it?

The Oracle replies:

The band loved playing Exeter. Not only because it was supporting a fantastic cause but it was also a homecoming gig for Chris with an intimate gathering of 500 people. Hopefully you will have caught up with events of the day via Anchorman's live photoblog. He also posted a great video of 500 people sounding more like 5000 in a clip of Viva la Vida!

December 18, 2009 - submitted by Katie, United Kingdom

Q. Dear Oracle, During an interview with Ben Jones on Absolute Radio "The Viva La Vida" podcast, Chris said there were about 4 Parachutes globes for each band member. How come only 1 features in the clearout sale? Many thanks.

The Oracle replies:

That information is correct; there were indeed a few globes. The reason the one featured in the sale is so special is because it is the definitive globe that became the cover for their debut album and that is why they decided to auction it. It's a very sentimental piece to the band but this cause is more important to them. For those that do not know... Lot 6: The original Parachutes globe is distinguishable because it was the only one that had a wooden base.

December 18, 2009 - submitted by Julie, United States of America

Q. Happy Holidays Oracle, I must ask...do the boys not have heat in the "beehive"?They all look pretty bundled up in the photos from the End of Year Closeout Sale catalog.

The Oracle replies:

The photographs were taken at a different location; some of the equipment had to be taken from storage to a holding place while everything was catalogued and photographed. As it goes, it was pretty cold that day though coats weren't worn for the duration.