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More questions answered by The Oracle... (over 1000 questions now answered - submit yours now!)   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

More questions answered by The Oracle... (over 1400 questions now answered - submit yours now!)   August 17, 2010 - submitted by Rebeca, Portugal Q. Aloha Mr. Oracle, My head made up a question weeks ago. I really like to read Roadie #42 and when I read "Roadie #42 and the Texas cable massacre" (or something like that) I didn't understand what happened on that video. And, though I have read that thousands of times I still don't catch it. Could you please explain it to me or am I too stupid to ge

More questions answered by The Oracle... (over 1000 questions now answered - submit yours now!)   October 16, 2009 - submitted by Alan, South Africa Q. Hi Oracle, Had Phil had any previous experience in management? It seems quite fascinating that someone inexperienced could take the band so far. Was Phil just smart and talented enough to learn the ropes quickly? Thanks The Oracle replies: Phil had no previous experience of management or music business. Apart from being smart and talented Phil wa

More questions answered by The Oracle... (over 1200 questions now answered - submit yours now!)   April 19, 2010 - submitted by Hector, Mexico Q. Dear Oracle who knows it all: I was wondering if this really is the one and only ?The Oracle replies: Yes that really is the ultra rare, hard to find aforementioned song; a very early demo post Safety EP but pre-Brothers & Sisters. It's terrible quality mind!   April 19, 2010 - submitted by Jack, United States of America Q. Have you or the band e

More questions answered by The Oracle... (over 1200 questions now answered - submit yours now!)   January 29, 2010 - submitted by Katie, United States of America Q. Hullo dear Oracley, what's up with Guy's signatures on the End of Decade certificates of authenticity? A bit tired there, eh? :) The Oracle replies: Ha! I know what you mean, wasn't the clearest one of the bunch was it? That said you are right in fact, Guy was a little tired that day.   January 29, 2010 - submitted by Aimee, United S

More questions answered by The Oracle... (over 1900 questions now answered - submit yours now!)   November 14, 2011 - submitted by Talia, Canada Q. Oh great Oracle, can Chris really ride a unicycle in an elephant suit? The Oracle replies: You saw it with your own eyes so why don't you believe it to be true? Ok, well if you need proof, read the interview with Mat Whitecross who tells Anchorman all about the video.   November 14, 2011 - submitted by Tony, United States of America Q. In a question

More questions answered by The Oracle... (over 1200 questions now answered - submit yours now!)   April 26, 2010 - submitted by Pedro, Mexico Q. During Monterrey's concert someone was wearing a donkey costume, who was in there and what was the reason of wearing it? The Oracle replies: There was a lot of dressing up on the last night of the Viva tour. The backline crew all wore traditional Mariachi costumes. Fransky, their tour manager, opted for a donkey costume. As you know burritos are a popul

More questions answered by The Oracle... (submit yours now!)   December 8, 2008 - submitted by Josh, United States of America Q. When coldplay "ditch" there current outfits in 2009 ( Because they smell says Chris) Is there a way I could get a hold of any of them. It would be such an awesome part of musical history! Please answer, You'd make my day. ;) The Oracle replies: By the time they "ditch" them I would imagine one of two things happening. Either the outfits will fall apart when you get hol

More questions answered by The Oracle... (submit yours now!)   January 9, 2009 - submitted by Danny, United States of America Q. Where can I find the free download of the remix of their smash hit Viva La Vida from their official website? The Oracle replies: As Anchorman announced, it was only available for a limited time and so you have missed it via the official route. I have no knowledge of any unofficial sources, as I am a law-abiding citizen. Honest guv.   January 9, 2009 - submitted by Eile

More questions answered by The Oracle...   October 24, 2008 - submitted by Hector, United States of America Q. Who came up with the album cover of Coldplays 2nd album, A Rush of Blood to the Head? It's amazing. The Oracle replies: The cover is the creation of Norwegian artist Solve Sundsbo.   October 24, 2008 - submitted by pedro nicolas, Mexico Q. hola oracle my question is: it is true that the great-great-grandfather of chris invention daylight savings time? The Oracle replies: It is indeed t

More questions answered by The Oracle... (submit yours now!)   January 16, 2009 - submitted by NED, United States of America Q. I want to know how to get songs that are only on exclusive singles... I cant find any way to get ahold of songs like "a spell a rebel yell" since that came only w/ a magazine subscription. PLEASE ANSWER! ned The Oracle replies: Sadly the only way you could get that song was on the Violet Hill single that was given away with the NME paper (but it wasn't subscription only

More questions answered by The Oracle... (submit yours now!)   May 27, 2009 - submitted by Mandy, Australia Q. Dear Oracle, Was the Violet Hill single with A Spell a Rebel Yell available anywhere outside the UK? I'm desperate and resorting to ebay. The Oracle replies: The combination of those two tracks on a physical format (7 inch vinyl) was only available as a free giveaway with the NME; unfortunately they cannot extend the offer outside of the U.K   May 27, 2009 - submitted by Antonella, Arge

More questions answered by The Oracle... (submit yours now!)   June 4, 2009 - submitted by Andrew, United States of America Q. Oh wise Oracle, I just went to the Darien Center concert yesterday and it was by far the best concert I have ever been to in my life. I was wondering though, how come Chris played The Hardest Part acoustically? Hope you answer! P.S. - When the band came and played in the back area of the crowd it was amazing I could have reached out and touched them! The Oracle replies:

More questions answered by The Oracle... (submit yours now!)   March 18, 2009 - submitted by Lisa, Australia Q. My dear sweet Oracle, pleeeeease find time to reply.........Does Chris have an autobiography out, or if not, are there plans for one soon? Hope you are well my dear ;) The Oracle replies: He doesn't, no and there aren't any plans in the pipeline.   March 18, 2009 - submitted by Oracle, United Kingdom Q. Remember Lynn? The 67 year old fan who wanted someone to go to a concert with her?

More questions answered by The Oracle... (over 1700 questions now answered - submit yours now!)   January 20, 2011 - submitted by Luis, United States of America Q. Oracle can you please just give us some good news? The Oracle replies: Yes of course. I sold my car for more than I advertised it for and found a new flat to rent at the weekend! Oh, you don't mean my good news do you? Ok, well apart from the live dates that have been announced I've nothing else to impart. January 20, 2011 - submitted

More questions answered by The Oracle... (submit yours now!)   April 22, 2009 - submitted by TIm, United States of America Q. Could you give me some insight into the title I Bloom Blaum? The Oracle replies: I can Tim, yes. The day after Coldplay played a gig in Iceland; there was a review in a local paper. Chris thought it said I Bloom Blaum and asked a friend what it meant. He said it meant 'the blue people' but in fact the paper hadn't said I Bloom Blaum at all that's just what Chris remembere

More questions answered by The Oracle... (submit yours now!)   June 30, 2009 - submitted by James, United Kingdom Q. Dear Oracle, In Roadie #42's latest blog (number 88), there's a rather nice photo of the band with Dave Holmes the manager man. It certainly makes a pretty picture but I was wondering what is written on the tag around his neck. I normally wouldn't be too interested but I thought it looked like "Viva la Vida With Love" meaning "Live Life... With Love". Now, though, I'm not so sure.

More questions answered by The Oracle... (over 1200 questions now answered - submit yours now!)   April 22, 2010 - submitted by Emma, United States of America Q. HI ORACLE, I was in a video game/bookstore/random shop today and I bought a book called Coldplay: Look At The Stars. It's good so far, and the guy apparently met Chris and is associated with the music industry, so you'd think he'd be an expert, but the annoying thing is he always spells Will's name with one 'l' (Wil). Also he calls Poli

More questions answered by The Oracle... (submit yours now!)   July 17, 2009 - submitted by Adrian, United States of America Q. Was Chris Martin on drugs at the Sunrise Florida concert? Cuz he was bouncing off the walls as they say. The Oracle replies: Good Lord no, that's not Chris' style; he doesn't partake in such things. He has always been like that; boundless energy and very high levels of adrenalin are what you're seeing. He used to jog before they went on stage to burn some of the excess

More questions answered by The Oracle...   October 28, 2008 - submitted by Juliana, United States of America Q. Hey oracle! So last night, I was watching SNL because Coldplay was going to perform. It was spectacular. however, at the end of Yellow, Chris said "barack obama", clearly showing his support. that's perfectly fine, but can he even vote in America, being as he is from Great Britain? The Oracle replies: I don't usually pass comment on politics/religion/personal life etc but this is a ho

More questions answered by The Oracle... (over 1400 questions now answered - submit yours now!)   July 5, 2010 - submitted by Margaret, United Kingdom Q. Oracle, is it true that 5th band member Phil moved to Australia for a few years? The Oracle replies: It is indeed true. He left the UK in 2002 and eventually made it to Australia where he studied Psychology. I have it on good authority that he became a fan of Mrs. Ashmead's home cooking whilst there. July 5, 2010 - submitted by Jay, United King

More questions answered by The Oracle... (submit yours now!)   January 7, 2009 - submitted by Jason, United Kingdom Q. I saw Coldplay in Birmingham on December 6th and during the concert Chris played a beautiful piece of classical music. It was piece I recognised but do not know the name of.......what was it? I would love to know cheers. Jason The Oracle replies: There were actually two classical/instrumental piano pieces played. One was after the stage b set and was an original composition Post

More questions answered by The Oracle... (submit yours now!)   February 25, 2009 - submitted by Charlene, France Q. Ooh dearest Oracle. I'd like to know your opinion about this project a guy had : at the Coldplay concert in Paris-Parc des Princes, people will come dressed in red or/and white (Viva la Vida colors) and maybe a crown, to show how much we love Coldplay and to leave them a good memory of this gig (I'm sure this concert will give us a great memory !)The guy made a group in facebook an

More questions answered by The Oracle... (over 1400 questions now answered - submit yours now!)   July 13, 2010 - submitted by Hope, United States of America Q. Would Coldplay ever do a song with Beyonce? The Oracle replies: Chris & Beyonce performed her track Halo together at the Hope For Haiti show. It is quite an emotional rendition of the song I have to say. Other than that it's not likely that the band will do a song with her. Historically they haven't really done a song as a collective

More questions answered by The Oracle... (submit yours now!)   February 23, 2009 - submitted by Luisa, Venezuela Q. Hi Oracle, I was wondering... What happened with the girl form The Scientist video?... Is she dead?... Thanks, and sorry for my English... The Oracle replies: In the story within the video yes, we can assume she died in the accident. The actress Elaine Cassidy however is alive and well!   February 23, 2009 - submitted by Alberto, Spain Q. Hello, I would like to know. wich song was