The Oracle discusses Coldplay's Grammy portrait and the official site design

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May 11, 2010 - submitted by Izzy, Australia

Q. Hey there I was wondering what is the address to send the photos to Guy? Thanx :)

The Oracle replies:

The final details of a holding address for the post has just been confirmed and details will be posted by Anchorman soon. Keep an eye on the home page and/or news.

May 11, 2010 - submitted by Karen, Mexico

Q. Dear Oracle: Today is Mother's Day here (Mexico) but I was wondering when is it in England? You got one right? by the way I would like to say hi to all the moms (including yours and the band members) and wish them a great day, but if they're already in heaven I'll pray for them all :) Love you!!

The Oracle replies:

Well it's sort of strange as we also call it Mothering Sunday; it's always on a Sunday here (as most of the world) but you celebrated it yesterday, on a Monday. As it happens we had just arrived back from Mexico the day before Mother's Day which in the U.K was March 14th.

May 11, 2010 - submitted by Sunny, Korea South

Q. Hi lovely, Who made this website? I really love this design! Bye!

The Oracle replies:

Wendy & Brian at Slender Fungus respond with great creativity when presented with ideas from the band camp. They're pretty cool dudes it has to be said!

May 10, 2010 - submitted by Eli, United States of America

Q. Who created the portrait of Coldplay for the 51st Grammys? Thanks for your answer.

The Oracle replies:

The 51st Grammy Awards chose a subtitle, Music Makes Us (aka Celebrating the Music that Makes us), with selected artists chosen to reveal their musical inspirations. Those song titles were then used by the design company TBWA/ Chiat/Day to form an image of the artists. At the time we ran a little feature which I think you'll like.

May 10, 2010 - submitted by William, United States of America

Q. Dear Oracle, Was the original parachute globe bought specifically for the album cover, or was it just a globe that one of the band mates had lying around at their house?

The Oracle replies:

It wasn't bought for the album cover. The globe was used during their live shows at the time and was only used for the cover as a last minute idea.

May 10, 2010 - submitted by Valery, Mexico

Q. Dear Allmighty Oracle, Do the band memebers like Amy Winehouse? Do you? I love her songs especially one called Valerie (GUESS WHY! haha)it would be interesting to know if you like her too.

The Oracle replies:

The band don't know Amy personally but as an artist, yeah and I have to say I love her and have since Frank but Back to Black is amazing. I can guess why you like Valerie but thought you'd like to check out the original. Amy collaborated with

Mark Ronson on his version which appeared on his album, er, Version; an album of covers.