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More questions answered by The Oracle... (over 1000 questions now answered - submit yours now!)   November 27, 2009 - submitted by Imelda, United States of America Q. I don't know if the picture I saw is the official one but I saw one of Coldplay as Simpson characters and they were horrible. Why did they make Guy so ugly and old looking again? Also, the rest of the band look nothing like themselves either! Please answer. The Oracle replies: As far as I'm aware, no images from the band's upcoming

More questions answered by The Oracle... (over 1000 questions now answered - submit yours now!)   September 21, 2009 - submitted by Chris, United Kingdom Q. Did the band know that Saturday 1909 fans had to leave early to catch last trains from Victoria leaving at 23.32 ,therefore missing from 22.30 onwards , what a shame it was going so well , even with the rain... The Oracle replies: I don't mean to sound rude at all so forgive me if the written word comes across that way... but I am quite sur

More questions answered by The Oracle... (over 1000 questions now answered - submit yours now!)   November 6, 2009 - submitted by Sara, United States of America Q. Hi Oracle! I'm curious to know if the daily Exhibition Room entry is selected from the current day's submissions, or from all the submissions sent in so far. Or what. Thanks. The Oracle replies: Apparently the Curator will choose from all submissions; given it will only display on weekdays yet you can still submit at weekends, that ma

More questions answered by The Oracle... (over 1400 questions now answered - submit yours now!)   June 7, 2010 - submitted by Mike, United States of America Q. Are Coldplay going to go back to playing the album versions of Talk, GPASUYF? We fans miss those. The Oracle replies: Well I'm sure many fans do miss those original versions but there were a heck of a lot who loved hearing newer updated versions on the last tour! If those songs make it onto any future tour's set list it would be very doub

More questions answered by The Oracle... (over 1000 questions now answered - submit yours now!)   January 14, 2010 - submitted by Kara, Malaysia Q. Hey there, Maybe people out there were like me too. The question is was the Grammy voted by public or judge by jury? ps: what is the stands for a.k.a? The Oracle replies: The Grammy Awards submissions are reviewed by an extensive panel of music industry experts. Works are then voted for and they make up the nominations. This shortlist is sent to memb

More questions answered by The Oracle... (over 1000 questions now answered - submit yours now!)   October 5, 2009 - submitted by Shirl, United Kingdom Q. I think I saw Roadie #42 at Old Trafford. He was going past to get to the group who were at the little stage where Will sings and he was dressed all in black? The Oracle replies: You may have but honestly, it could have been anyone; I have never ever met or seen a roadie who doesn't wear black! As they sometimes work around the band on stage in

More questions answered by The Oracle... (over 1000 questions now answered - submit yours now!)   December 10, 2009 - submitted by Jacob, Australia Q. Dear Oracle, Could you please clarify this for me once and for all so that I may rest peacefully. What is the intro music to Coldplay's 2003 tour concerts. Most people claim it's a piece from Eno's Apollo album but I don't think they've ever actually heard that album because there is no part that sounds like that. Thank you! The Oracle replies: Th

More questions answered by The Oracle... (over 1000 questions now answered - submit yours now!)   October 26, 2009 - submitted by Louise, Denmark Q. Who is J? The Oracle replies: There are 2 people whom Chris refers to as J. Jonny Buckland and Jay Z so it will be either of those depending on where you heard him say it...   October 26, 2009 - submitted by Will, Australia Q. Hello Oracle, I was wondering did Coldplay ever make a song or sing lyrics along the lines of "There she goes, there she goe

More questions answered by The Oracle... (over 1200 questions now answered - submit yours now!)   February 19, 2010 - submitted by Julien, United Kingdom Q. Who is the man who is walking on the beach in the clip Bigger Stronger? The Oracle replies: I spoke to the video's director Mat Whitecross who as you know also went on to bigger and er, stronger things. The actor's name is John Forbes-Robertson. He was really lovely and incredibly patient. Sadly it seems he died a couple of years ago. A fact

More questions answered by The Oracle... (over 2000 questions now answered - submit yours now!)   April 21, 2011 - submitted by Lucas, France Q. Hi Oracle, hope you're fine. Are the very last notes of Viva la Vida -after the last chorus- played by an accordion? The Oracle Replies: No, it's keys - electric piano in fact. You know how Chris gets the organ sound on Fix You? Well, same thing here but I guess it does sound like an accordion. April 21, 2011 - submitted by Dew, Lithuania Q. Dear Oracle

More questions answered by The Oracle... (over 1200 questions now answered - submit yours now!)   April 7, 2010 - submitted by Dennis, United States of America Q. In the Prospekt's March booklet, there is a picture of the band running uphill with one person almost directly behind them and a lot of people way down the hill. Who are those extra people? Thank you, Oracle. The Oracle replies: All the 'people' in that photograph are actually the band members. April 7, 2010 - submitted by Kyle, United

More questions answered by The Oracle... (submit yours now!)   September 2, 2009 - submitted by Jaclyn, United States of America Q. Dearest Oracle, Were any of the members of Coldplay's children in the Life in Technicolor ii video? The Oracle replies: No, all the little people (and big people apart from Phil Harvey) in that were extras/actors.  September 2, 2009 - submitted by Jordan, Australia Q. Is the Oracle gay? The Oracle replies: At Manchester's Pride festival on Sunday just after seein

More questions answered by The Oracle... (over 1200 questions now answered - submit yours now!)   March 8, 2010 - submitted by Vianihuini, Mexico Q. The concert was really awesome! I'm deeply moved for this life experience! Love u guys!!! My question: it was something crazy to see loads of people selling illegally thing about Coldplay, so what do you think about the informal sale outside the concert? The Oracle replies: The band saw that last time they were here in Mexico but everyone else was

More questions answered by The Oracle... (over 1000 questions now answered - submit yours now!)   November 16, 2009 - submitted by Allie, United States of America Q. Hi Oracle, Who is Anton Corbijn? I noticed his name on some remixes like VLV and Talk, and also in a book with a picture of U2 beside his name. What part does he play in Coldplay? Thanks! Allie The Oracle replies: Given your preferred search engine might be broken... Anton Corbijn is a Dutch photographer and director. He's taken a p

More questions answered by The Oracle... (over 1000 questions now answered - submit yours now!)   October 6, 2009 - submitted by Anna, Sweden Q. Dear Oracle! What with the Roadie #42's new blog and the band changing location for their studio; a few of us over at coldplaying.com where wondering if the band is actually giving up The Bakery, maybe sell it? How much would a property like that cost us if we want to buy it? Yours sincerly /Anna The Oracle replies: This isn't the only question about bu

More questions answered by The Oracle... (submit yours now!)   September 4, 2009 - submitted by Heide, United States of America Q. Oracle, you don't answer much questions about Will so hopefully you answer this: I recently saw a video on youtube of the boys performing "Billie Jean" in Munich, Germany. In the video Chris gave the mic to Will to sing but he would not until Chris begged him. I have to ask why? Is he shy or does he not like singing? It can't be since he's in the band! Thank you Orac

More questions answered by The Oracle... (over 1000 questions now answered - submit yours now!)   October 28, 2009 - submitted by Hannah, United States of America Q. Oh, Magnificent Oracle, Have Roadie #42 and Anchorman been furloughed due to a lack of funds? I'll gladly pay for my copy of Leftrightleftrightleft if it means they can have their jobs back! Kisses to all! -H The Oracle replies: Well Roadie #42 took a little holiday but not a hiatus so he will be writing again from the Latin America

More questions answered by The Oracle... (over 2000 questions now answered - submit yours now!)   October 27, 2011 - submitted by David, United States of America Q. First off I love Mylo Xyloto! it was magical! my question is about the possibility of a Christmas album, Chris mentioned on the Colbert Report that one was in the works, was he joking or is there one in the works? The Oracle replies: Without even having to ask someone to confirm / deny I know that it's definitely a joke and Chris is

More questions answered by The Oracle... (over 1000 questions now answered - submit yours now!)   November 18, 2009 - submitted by Dinehard, Taiwan Q. Almighty Oracle, Will there be a behind-the-scene video for Strawberry Swing video? I think that video is brilliant and I would like to find out how they made it. Thanks! The Oracle replies: That was a while ago now so it's unlikely. Anchorman interviewed the directors Shynola that tells how it was made so maybe you could check that out. November

More questions answered by The Oracle... (over 2000 questions now answered - submit yours now!)   August 11, 2011 - submitted by Laura, United States of America Q. Dear Oracle: I read somewhere that the release date of Coldplay's new album is going to be 10/10 or October 10th. I'm pretty sure this person just made that up based on the fact that MX in roman numerals is 1010. It does sound probable though. Is there any way this is true? Thanks! much love :) The Oracle replies: MX, as you say, mea

More questions answered by The Oracle... (submit yours now!)   December 10, 2008 - submitted by Marcos, Portugal Q. Dear Oracle, thousands of people are very very dessapointed with the winners of Lost? video contest. Did you know that the winner was posted in youtube before the contest started???? Did you know that both videos have been done by professionals???? Why COLDPLAY have done a fan video competition if the winners are not fans????? we really really don't understand how the winner has be

More questions answered by The Oracle... (over 1000 questions now answered - submit yours now!)   November 2, 2009 - submitted by Will, Australia Q. Oracle, I was reading the other day that to choose who was the singer for Coldplay Chris, Guy, Will and Jonny wrestled. They did this because they knew that the singer would get all of the publicity. Is this true? Thanks a lot. The Oracle replies: There's no truth in that whatsoever.   November 2, 2009 - submitted by Jordan, New Zealand Q. Hey Oracl

More questions answered by The Oracle... (over 1400 questions now answered - submit yours now!)   August 11, 2010 - submitted by Svenky, France Q. Hi Oracle ! It's true or not? From twitter: "Chris Martin wrote the song Yellow after a family holiday to Osaka in 1996". Thank You, Sven The Oracle replies: Yellow wasn't written until 1999 so no that's not at all true. There wasn't a family holiday in Osaka either! The twitter page you saw will have absolutely no connection to anyone in the band so

More questions answered by The Oracle... (over 1000 questions now answered - submit yours now!)   October 2, 2009 - submitted by Tyler, United States of America Q. Is Matt McGinn Roadie #42?! The Oracle replies: I can see how you would come to that conclusion given that Matt has written a book about being a roadie but no, he isn't Roadie #42. We clearly have roadies who are talented in more than one field!   October 2, 2009 - submitted by Jared, Australia Q. Hi Oracle, At the beginning of 2007 (

More questions answered by The Oracle... (over 2000 questions now answered - submit yours now!)   September 21, 2011 - submitted by Phil, France Q. Dear Oracle, What's your favourite song from MX and from the olders albums and why ? See you soon The Oracle replies: I'm loving all the new songs that I have heard so far and cannot wait to hear the rest but my current favourite is Princess of China. It's so hard to choose favourites so I shall just answer on how I feel today. Parachutes - Everythin