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More questions answered by The Oracle... (over 1000 questions now answered - submit yours now!)   October 20, 2009 - submitted by Rachael, United States of America Q. Dear Oracle, I just finished watching VH1's Storytellers (2005) and noticed that Will was wearing a "44" shirt. Any sequential relation to Roadie #42? The Oracle replies: There's no connection whatsoever. If you think about it, it can't be sequential given that it happened 3 years before the appearance of Roadie #42...   October 2

More questions answered by The Oracle... (submit yours now!)   July 3, 2009 - submitted by Joseph, United States of America Q. Before Coldplay played songs on the stage in the back, Chris said "we would like to dedicate this song to our friend..." I forgot the name that comes after but i believe it was "David Green"... Who is this? The Oracle replies: You don't say which concert this was at but I shall assume it was the night of their sound engineer's birthday; Dan Green.   July 3, 2009 - submit

More questions answered by The Oracle... (over 1000 questions now answered - submit yours now!)   October 13, 2009 - submitted by Orla, Ireland Q. Hey! Hey ! I am doing an essay on Cold play's new music video for Strawberry Swing. I can't seen to find any really good websites that have info about the creation and influences of the video ?? Any chance that you would know some??? Tanx :P The Oracle replies: Tsk tsk Orla, if this was my class I may make you write out one hundred times: Coldplay is

More questions answered by The Oracle... (submit yours now!)   May 11, 2009 - submitted by David, United States of America Q. Dear Oracle: I'm attempting to take my son (10) to his first concert (Coldplay, obviously) 13 Jun, but my wife is starting to have reservations about him going. I'm trying the would-you-deny-him-seeing-Mozart-if he-had-had-a-chance angle, but it's not going so well. She's still pacing the floor. Advice? The Oracle replies: The only thing I can say that may help is 10 is n

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

More questions answered by The Oracle... (submit yours now!)   January 27, 2009 - submitted by Jonathan, United States of America Q. If Coldplay are British, why when they named their song "Life in Technicolor" they spelt it the American way and not the English way? The Oracle replies: You can opt for a British spelling with a u but Technicolor is usually spelt the American/trademark way.   January 27, 2009 - submitted by Andrew, United States of America Q. If I were to write a book, do I have p

More questions answered by The Oracle... (submit yours now!)   February 26, 2009 - submitted by Arissa, Brazil Q. Well Oracle, I've heard the song "Such a Rush" so many times and I realized that the voice does not sounds like Chris Martin's. Well, maybe I'm wrong, but if I'm not, can you please tell me whose voice is that? My guess is Guy Berryman, 'cause he wrote the song. But please tell me who it is!! Thanks, Arissa The Oracle replies: I can see why you may be sceptical but it is Chris. When

More questions answered by The Oracle... (submit yours now!)   June 11, 2009 - submitted by Anggita, Indonesia Q. Dear, my lovely Oracle. I read that it took a month for Chris Martin to learn how to sang backward for The Scientist video. So here's my question. What does the "backward" means? Well, my sister and I has been argue about these for a few days and its start to annoying me. She said that Chris only need to read the syllable backward when I said he need to read the lyric backward for ev

More questions answered by The Oracle... (over 1400 questions now answered - submit yours now!)   July 9, 2010 - submitted by Kerstin, Sweden Q. Dear all knowing Oracle! What is a hidden track? Yours sincerely, Kerstin The Oracle replies: All it means is that there's a song that isn't listen in the tracklisting of the album but rather is 'hidden'. Usually they appear at the end of the album mostly after a significant amount of time has passed so if you're listening to a CD you will miss it if yo

More questions answered by The Oracle... (over 1000 questions now answered - submit yours now!)   September 24, 2009 - submitted by Amber, United States of America Q. I was lucky enough to see Elbow in Charlotte, NC when they opened for Coldplay and I thought they were amazing and quite the crowd pleasers. I would love to get all of their albums but money is a bit tight right now and I can only afford to get one. In your opinion, which one should I get?? The Oracle replies: It's a tricky one bec

More questions answered by The Oracle... (over 1000 questions now answered - submit yours now!)   January 4, 2010 - submitted by Stratis, United States of America Q. Oracle, At the 2006 Brits Coldplay performed Square One. Chris murmurs something during the performance in the beginning and towards the end. Do you know what he is saying? Around the 1:05 mark and the 3:35 mark. Thanks. The Oracle replies: He says the same thing both times; how can we be lovers when we can't be friends. Maybe he'd

More questions answered by The Oracle... (submit yours now!)   December 19, 2008 - submitted by from Frederika and Nils, Germany Q. Where do the Coldplay Crew get all the butterfly-confetti from? Perhaps from a butterfly pooping pony out of Katy's world, like in the movie Horton Hears a Who? The Oracle replies: A company based in Illinois called Strictly FX who also provide the 30+ blowers that shower us with the butterflies during the show! It's the biggest confetti drop anywhere.   December 1

More questions answered by The Oracle... (submit yours now!)   June 1, 2009 - submitted by Beth, United States of America Q. Dearest Oracle, I feel stupid asking this question, but for the life of me I cannot remember the name of the classical song that was played right before Coldplay came on stage. The people sitting in front of me had seen Coldplay before, and they said that the song was played every time. I am desperately searching my brain for this song, but it's not working! It came right

More questions answered by The Oracle... (submit yours now!)   June 10, 2009 - submitted by Chris, Netherlands Q. Hail to the Great Oracle, Is Will Champion a man of few words or silent person? Sometimes his composure is so calm that it makes me wonder. Best Regards, Chris The Oracle replies: Will's definitely not silent! The fact he's calm, thoughtful and articulate makes him a perfect spokesman for the band. He may appear serious at times but I assure you he's not a man of few words and great

More questions answered by The Oracle... (over 1400 questions now answered - submit yours now!)   August 2, 2010 - submitted by Helmut, Austria Q. Servus Oracle, have you experienced the same: If somebody is yawning next to you, even you're not really tired it catches you as well and you have to yawn?! Why is this? Thanks The Oracle replies: Fascinating isn't it? When I was younger I used to think that the other person yawned because the yawner had sucked their share of air with their yawn &

More questions answered by The Oracle... (submit yours now!)   March 17, 2009 - submitted by Nadia, Australia Q. Hello! At the Sydney concert I went to there was a dancer before Coldplay came on. He danced to the Jay Z song and the classical piece (he was really good at both!). He came on stage sweeping, with the spot light on him and I was wondering if he was a hired dancer or a roadie who can dance? Also, was he at all the concert dates? P.S. I was at Sound Relief yesterday: Coldplay + John Fa

More questions answered by The Oracle... (over 2000 questions now answered - submit yours now!)   June 13, 2011 - submitted by Kevin, Singapore Q. Dear Oracle, I've noticed that Coldplay have not performed what in my opinion is one of their best live songs, Lovers in Japan, for their past few gigs (eg. Rock am Ring, Pinkpop), so I was just wondering, is it coz there can no longer be the massive rain of paper butterflies onto the audience anymore since they're playing open-air festivals now, so t

More questions answered by The Oracle... (over 1400 questions now answered - submit yours now!)   July 21, 2010 - submitted by Zach, United States of America Q. Hello Oracle! I was listening to the album Parachutes yesterday and realized that the songs seem to go in an order that just... fits. And it's the same for almost every other musical album. So, my question is, during some point of production, do either the band or a highly trained group of putting-music-into-order people select which ord

More questions answered by The Oracle... (over 1400 questions now answered - submit yours now!)   May 27, 2010 - submitted by Linea, Denmark Q. Dear Oracle, How do I get my Dad and my older Brother to NOT watch the world cup?? Everybody already knows that Denmark wont win anyway, so why even bother to watch. And my Mother, my other Mother and I find it VERY BORING!! Please help!! The Oracle replies: Now c'mon that's not very sporting - or supporting - of you! Don't write your team off just yet.

More questions answered by The Oracle... (over 1000 questions now answered - submit yours now!)   November 3, 2009 - submitted by Ben, United States of America Q. Hey-lo Oracle person, If I cover a Coldplay song and it is slightly successful, would I have to pay royalties on said song? How would I go about that? Or does Coldplay not even care? The Oracle replies: Gosh, I admire your self-belief and confidence and maybe it's a good thing to consider such things but you may be a little ahead of yo

More questions answered by The Oracle... (over 1900 questions now answered - submit yours now!)   March 14, 2011 - submitted by Jay, United States of America Q. Dear Oracle, will the devastating Japanese earthquake affect the Fuji Festival? The Oracle replies: Right now all our thoughts are with the people of Japan and all who are affected by the tragic events. It will no doubt have ongoing repercussions around the world let alone the rest of the country. It's all I can say as honestly, it's too

More questions answered by The Oracle... (over 1200 questions now answered - submit yours now!)   February 15, 2010 - submitted by Karina, Uruguay Q. Dear Oracle, Will there be a live photoblog on Latin American tour? thank you! The Oracle replies: There won't be a live photoblog but there will be photos and news from the tour. Keep an eye on our Anchorman over the next few days as he will be telling you something else that you may find interesting...   February 15, 2010 - submitted by April, A

More questions answered by The Oracle... (submit yours now!)   July 15, 2009 - submitted by Sarah, Singapore Q. Hello Oracle, I have 2 questions here! Will Coldplay ever do a music video of Lost! with JAY Z. I absolutely love the collaboration. And also, I would like to ask why is Coldplay's song like Parachutes and a piece from Chris Postcards From Far Away so short?! It always always always leaves me wanting more. (: The Oracle replies: There is a video for featuring Jay Z. It's practically

More questions answered by The Oracle... (over 1200 questions now answered - submit yours now!)   May 19, 2010 - submitted by Abraham, Mexico Q. Dear Oracle, last night show in Monterrey was amazing; however, my friends and I were a little bit confused by the presence of some mariachis near down the stage, were they supposed to make a performance? I went to Guadalajara's gig too and did not see any mariachis near the stage. The Oracle replies: There was no Mariachi band set to appear on that fin

More questions answered by The Oracle... (submit yours now!)   May 6, 2009 - submitted by Kimberley, Canada Q. Dearest Oracle, Help me please...my 4 year old daughter is a huge fan of Coldplay, ( so am I, as it was my frequent listening to them at home that got her into them) and she has requested a t-shirt when I go see Coldplay in concert. They don't seem to have kiddo clothes...or do they? I don't want to disappoint my daughter...and by the way her favorite song and video is The Scientist. Th