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Coldplay's Oracle on the 'Muse factor' behind Clocks

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December 14, 2009 - submitted by Jonathan, United Kingdom

Q. Hola Mr Oracle. I'm currently doing an essay on modern piano pieces in pop music etc, and although this isn't vastly important, I read somewhere that Chris was influenced by Muse/Matt's piano playing when writing the album A Rush of Blood to the Head. Is this true or were the band just listening to Muse at the time?

The Oracle replies:

Well he was if we take it as read that Chris referred to Muse having inspired Clocks which was written at the time you mention of course.

December 14, 2009 - submitted by Erika, Italy

Q. Hi Oracle! I visited Coldplay on MysPace and I read: Jonny the wise one; Will the frightening one; Guy the handsome one, but I don't understand what is written about Chris. Could you tell me, please? Thanks a lot. Bye from Rome who wait Coldplay as soon as possible. Bye!!!!!

The Oracle replies:

It says:

Christopher 'Chris' Martin

the other one

who SINGS

 

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Official photos of Coldplay at Wembley stadium, London, UK (18th & 19th September 2009):

 

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Photos by Penny Howle (courtesy of Coldplay.com)

 

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