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More questions answered by The Oracle... (over 1400 questions now answered - submit yours now!)   June 21, 2010 - submitted by James, United States of America Q. Is the fifth member Phil really a dog? If so, what kind? The Oracle replies: Blimey where on earth did you hear that?? Phil is most certainly NOT a dog!   June 21, 2010 - submitted by Robert, Venezuela Q. Dear Oracle, It seems that Matt McGinn is around the same age as the band members of Coldplay. Are Matt and Coldplay good friends or

More questions answered by The Oracle... (submit yours now!)   July 24, 2009 - submitted by John, United States of America Q. I own a copy of Coldplay's Mince Spies CD. How many other people own this CD? The Oracle replies: It was limited to a 1000 copies but that doesn't mean that 999 other people own it. For instance I have 2 and there are a few stray copies. [that make two of us! ed.] Still, fewer than 1000 people with a copy does make this a highly collectible and rare item.   July 24, 2009

More questions answered by The Oracle... (over 1000 questions now answered - submit yours now!)   September 28, 2009 - submitted by Emily, United States of America Q. Oracle, On one of the Roadie #42 blogs they mentioned a joke about how a Simon Cowell picture would appear during the song Yellow. He said that he didn't want to spoil the joke because he didn't want to ruin it for the next concerts. Well now that the Viva tour is over, What was the joke? from, Emily=) The Oracle replies: Ah yes, w

More questions answered by The Oracle... (submit yours now!)   September 7, 2009 - submitted by Lucas, Spain Q. So...Oracle...What happens to the rest of the Coldplay crew after the tour is over? (You know, everyone else besides be actual 4 members)? The Oracle replies: The majority start by taking a well-earned break but depending on the length of the break in between, some work on other projects/ with other bands.   September 7, 2009 - submitted by Tina, United States of America Q. Where can I

More questions answered by The Oracle... (over 2000 questions now answered - submit yours now!)   September 1, 2011 - submitted by john, United States of America Q. Hey Oracle, did Charlie Brown leak? I heard an instrumental in this football thing and a fuller version with vocals in this trailer for some tv show. Was it leased legally? The Oracle replies: It wasn't "leaked". Charlie Brown is being used as a sound bed on tv at the moment but that can't be done without having the full approved ver

More questions answered by The Oracle... (over 2000 questions now answered - submit yours now!)   May 31, 2011 - submitted by Lucy, United Kingdom Q. Can't wait for the new song on Friday. But I'm baffled as to why it's not available to the UK first? Were we not the fans that put them on the map in the first place? Do the loyal British fans not matter to the boys anymore?! Sob! The Oracle replies: The UK chart week runs from 00:01 Sunday to midnight Saturday so that is the reason behind a slight

More questions answered by The Oracle... (over 1200 questions now answered - submit yours now!)   April 13, 2010 - submitted by Tania, Mexico Q. Hi Oracle! I went to last gig from the band in Mexico and I thought really funny the dancer who show up at the beginning of the gig and I was wondering, who's was the idea? Great show! Haha another thing, I know that yesterday was Guy's birthday, would you say happy birthday to Guy for me? That's all thanks a lot. The Oracle replies: I have mentioned Wa

More questions answered by The Oracle... (over 1000 questions now answered - submit yours now!)   November 19, 2009 - submitted by Julia, United States of America Q. Dear Oracle, Could you ask the Curator if it is difficult to pick a new piece of art to show each day? Also, could you ask how many pieces are sent in each day? Thank you The Oracle replies: I asked... in the 2 weeks since the room opened its virtual doors there have been 2868 submissions so that's a little over 200 per day. And ap

More questions answered by The Oracle... (over 1200 questions now answered - submit yours now!)   May 7, 2010 - submitted by Abbie, United States of America Q. My dearest Oracle, Would you complete this line from the LRLRL version of Fix You: 500 meters from the ___, and ________. Thank you, it has been puzzling me! The Oracle replies: I will indeed. Chris sings "Well high up above or down below. 500 metres from the band at a Coldplay show". May 7, 2010 - submitted by Rita, Lebanon Q. Hello Orac

More questions answered by The Oracle... (submit yours now!)   August 7, 2009 - submitted by Simone, United States of America Q. Dear Oracle, I can't help but notice the drastic change in wardrobe for Coldplay, especially Chris, over the years. For example, in the Shiver video, he is sporting a Stones t-shirt and blue jeans, but in the Violet Hill and Viva La Vida videos, he wears his now trademark jacket. I was just wondering, what brought this on? The Oracle replies: Isn't that a bit like aski

More questions answered by The Oracle... (over 1400 questions now answered - submit yours now!)   July 15, 2010 - submitted by Nicole, United States of America Q. ORACLE. PLEASE HELP ME. This really bothers me every time I look watch my videos on my ipod. I have had the Roadie #42 blog #82 video on there since it came out. Every time I re-watch it, it bothers me because I love the Strawberry Swing remix that I hear during the video, and I can't listen to it afterwards, because I haven't found th

More questions answered by The Oracle... (submit yours now!)   December 3, 2008 - submitted by Lisa, United States of America Q. Dear Oracle, I understand you are a busy man, however, I am spending a small fortune to come to the UK and would like an answer before I do. I bought tickets to the Wembley show, ticketmaster said they could be delivered as late as 10 days before the show because the promoter is supplying the tickets. I would hate to be traveling to the UK and the tickets arrive at my

More questions answered by The Oracle... (over 1200 questions now answered - submit yours now!)   March 24, 2010 - submitted by Thomas, Netherlands Q. Dear Oracle, I just wanted to say that the new album by Goldheart Assembly is really good. How do you think about this Folk-rocky band???? Cheers The Oracle replies: Oooh this and the last question answered arrived at the same time so we must be hungry for new bands eh? I have to say that I really like the band and am glad our friend Simon is invo

More questions answered by The Oracle... (submit yours now!)   September 8, 2009 - submitted by Jam, United Kingdom Q. Chris Martin = Star in a reasonably priced car??? The Oracle replies: How great would that be? I would love to see Chris in that segment of .  September 8, 2009 - submitted by J, United Kingdom Q. I'm sure you've probably been asked this question but during the live photoblog there's a little girl running across the Astroturf, is this a member of crew's daughter? The Oracle re

More questions answered by The Oracle... (submit yours now!)   May 21, 2009 - submitted by Kgadi, South Africa Q. why is it that glue doesn't stick to the inside of the tube it comes in? The Oracle replies: When glue is exposed to air, a chemical compound hardens as a reaction to the moisture. The tubes are sealed before there's a chance of this happening. This is also why you don't want to get superglue on your skin.   May 21, 2009 - submitted by John, Uruguay Q. Dear Oracle: This question may

More questions answered by The Oracle... (submit yours now!)   August 19, 2009 - submitted by Amandine, France Q. Dear Oracle, During the Arras concert, Chris said "Bonsoir biloute". How did he know that it's people Northern France's nickname? Did he inquire into the region? Sorry for my English it is "broken" :-) Why do you never answer to my question and to another questions from France? You aren't interested in French fans dear Oracle? Thank you! The Oracle replies: They do their homework! Se

More questions answered by The Oracle... (over 1000 questions now answered - submit yours now!)   December 11, 2009 - submitted by Kimberly, United States of America Q. Oracle! Are the boys excited for their Grammy Nominations? Thank You Kindly! The Oracle replies: Yes this is fantastic news! Prospekt's March was released during the eligibility period for the 52nd Grammy Awards but of course that wasn't a thought at the time. It's great when the nominations come through and are a totally unexpec

More questions answered by The Oracle... (over 2380 questions now answered - submit yours now!)   December 6, 2011 - submitted by Carl, United Kingdom Q. I was at the Manchester MEN concert on the 04/12/11 it was AMAZING!! Thanks lads for yet another mind blowing performance, just 1 question. On the reverse of the glowing wristbands was your code/number. As I was jumping and singing the number to the wristband has come off? Is there any way of getting the code for it or is that it useless withou

More questions answered by The Oracle... (over 1700 questions now answered - submit yours now!)   December 2, 2010 - submitted by Marie, Czech Republic Q. Dear Oracle. What does it mean the sign above the curtain in the video Christmas Lights? Thank you The Oracle replies: Ha ha, a few people have been asking this. In the Christmas Lights video the words above the stage curtain say CREDO ELVEM ETIAM VIVERE. This means "I believe Elvis lives" in Latin.   December 2, 2010 - submitted by Nathanael,

More questions answered by The Oracle... (over 1400 questions now answered - submit yours now!)   September 17, 2010 - submitted by Alison, United States of America Q. Oracle, what's the best advice someone has ever given you? And what's the best advice you think you have ever given to someone? -Ali The Oracle replies: The best advice I got is the same as the best advice I give; passing it on seems like a good idea. "Keep your feet on the ground and your head out of the clouds" is one of my favo

More questions answered by The Oracle... (over 1700 questions now answered - submit yours now!)   November 24, 2010 - submitted by Tony, United States of America Q. Where can I buy the Hope for Haiti album? It isn't available on Itunes anymore. The Oracle replies: So I take it you already went to iTunes.com/Haiti and all I can say is that when I typed Hope for Haiti into my preferred search engine it gave me options to buy at Amazon etc. so maybe try there?   November 24, 2010 - submitted by Ann

More questions answered by The Oracle... (over 1400 questions now answered - submit yours now!)   July 16, 2010 - submitted by Washington luiz, Brazil Q. Hi,dear Oracle. I was asking myself a few days ago if this song is really from Coldplay called "Bucket For A Crown" Could you talk about this song? here this a link : v=mVpuLelhM8U Thank you and forgive me for my bad English. I'm still learning. Good bye The Oracle replies: Chris performed solo in 2006 at Union Chapel in Islington as part of Me

More questions answered by The Oracle... (over 1200 questions now answered - submit yours now!)   March 4, 2010 - submitted by Tatiana, Brazil Q. Dear Oracle, I would really like to know how did Chris Martin feel about more then 60.000 Brazilians wishing and singing happy birthday to him yesterday (03.02.10) in the Sao Paulo concert? I hope he really liked it. I was there, and I sang with all my heart, as I think everybody did. I would really appreciate if you could answer me because me and all

More questions answered by The Oracle... (over 2000 questions now answered - submit yours now!)   July 14, 2011 - submitted by Crathan, United Kingdom Q. Was the album that Coldplay are letting people have for free leftrightleftrightleft recorded at Glastonbury? Just wondered. The Oracle replies: No, LRLRL was recorded in different locations over a period of time but way before Glastonbury. We've had it available to download on our site for over two years. Click here to read an interview with Ch

More questions answered by The Oracle... (submit yours now!)   September 10, 2009 - submitted by Christina, United States of America Q. Oracle, I was watching the In My Place music video and remembered something to ask... do you know who those people are sitting wayyy in the background that Chris runs up to? I'm sure you do, you're the Oracle. :]! Thanks a bunch! The Oracle replies: Indeed I do; the stylist on the shoot and EMI's video commissioner. They were sat on the step when the band were s