Coldplay's Oracle with the latest on the River Plate concert, 26th February

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February 9, 2010 - submitted by Ana, Argentina

Q. Dear Oracle, I come to you today with a matter of life and death (not literally, but it might turn out that way) right now I am freaking out!! I just heard on the news that all shows on the River Plate Stadium are suspended until further notice, what will happen with the Coldplay show on February 26th? Please, don't leave us without the show there has to be something that can be done.

The Oracle replies:

I checked with management as a few fans had heard similar news and was assured that as far as we are aware the show is going ahead as planned.

February 9, 2010 - submitted by Dan, United States of America

Q. Dear Oracle, As a guitarist, I'd love to know what kind of microphone Jonny is using to mic his amp. Thanks!

The Oracle replies:

Indeed, the Small one is a Shure sm57 and the big one is a Neumann TLM 103.

February 8, 2010 - submitted by Belinda, United States of America

Q. Dear Oracle, did you ever notice think that some of Coldplay's b-sides should've been on an LP? They're so good! so why aren't they?

The Oracle replies:

I did notice but isn't that the beauty of b-sides? The band take a lot of time choosing the right songs for their album and they can't put every single one on so they're left with some great songs; makes sense for them to be used somewhere even though some are discarded completely. I love that the flip side of a single (in the old days of vinyl 7") can be every bit as good if not better than the single. It shows how great a band are plus the fan gets an awesome catalogue instead of a throwaway track or live version or even worse, an instrumental version! Oh my, I need a lie down, the memories of yesteryear have come flooding back and they're not all good!

February 8, 2010 - submitted by Sam, New Zealand

Q. Dear Oracle, Don't you think that Guy looks a lot like Arsenal's Cesc Fabregas?

The Oracle replies:

No I don't actually. I think Cesc looks more like Cesc!

February 8, 2010 - submitted by Sarah, Malta

Q. On a scale of 1 to 10 how's your day so far? =)

The Oracle replies:

After a very shaky start - abrupt awakening from nightmare followed by fainting after a blood test (don't think of me as a wimp, apparently it's quite common) - the day picked up somewhat. It's about to get better with a trip to see Un prophète later. Hope you've had a good day...