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February 17, 2011 - submitted by Asger, Denmark
Q. Dear Oracle, How could Jonny possibly sell his cap?! His cap! :O Thank you for your time.
The Oracle replies:
One of his caps, ONE of his caps! Thank you for yours...
February 16, 2011 - submitted by Arthur, Paraguay
Q. I want to paint my guitar like Chris's Gibson blues king spare one, is that painted over the guitar or painted over something and then stuck to the guitar? And what kind of paint did Vicki Taylor used? And one last thing, can I have a nice and clear picture of the guitar so I can paint mine? Thanks a lot mate.
The Oracle replies:
Vicki used acrylics which were painted straight onto the instruments. For close-up photos of the guitar in question, see page 40 of the End of Decade Clearout Sale Kids Company Auction catalogue.
February 16, 2011 - submitted by Christine, Mexico
Q. If I broke up with him, he will say my darkest secret to my best friend... But, if I don't... I will be so unhappy... I don't love him any more!
The Oracle replies:
Christine, leave him! Don't stay with someone because they are blackmailing you. You can either tell your friend yourself or wait and see what your soon to be ex-boyfriend does; he may be calling your bluff and might not tell her anything. If your friend really is a true friend she will understand and support you whatever your dark secret is.
February 16, 2011 - submitted by Priscilla, United States of America
Q. Dear Oracle, A few months ago I told this guy I have I crush on that he was cute (I may have flatteringly compared him to Guy). He knew about Coldplay but the conversation didn't go further. It was random on my part and awkward on both our parts. I see him every day. How do I get over my humiliation? Wait. WILL I get over my humiliation? Sincerely, Priscilla
The Oracle replies:
Well firstly try to stop seeing it as humiliation but rather a kind gesture of offering someone a compliment. Imagine that someone had come up to you and said they think you're cute, I suspect you'd see that as a positive thing. Even if it was awkward I'm sure you wouldn't want that person to feel humiliated months later. Just as I am sure the guy you flattered does not want that for you either so put it down to experience and forget about it.
February 15, 2011 - submitted by Billy, United States of America
Q. Did Phil Harvey, the fifth member of Coldplay, post this picture in the exhibition room?
The Oracle replies:
A few people have asked if was our Phil and yes he did indeed take and submit that photograph. Just to give you a little more information... On Saturday Phil posted the picture on Twitter with the caption "where me and Chris went climbing today". The more eagle-eyed of you may have worked out from it they were in fact at Worthy Farm, the site of Glastonbury music festival; hence the name of the photo being Fields of Avalon.
February 15, 2011 - submitted by Frisby, United States of America
Q. All I've got to say is
The Oracle replies:
All I've got to say is what on earth does lolwut mean? Actually, don't answer that I really do not wish to know... Anyway, what's there to explain? You must have missed this alternative video when the single was released. Two were made and this one was directed by Mat Whitecross - long time friend and collaborator.
February 14, 2011 - submitted by Alejandra, Peru
Q. Dear Oracle: I know that in the Timeline in the year 2007 where Guy wrote something about Buenos Aires there is a video. In that version of 'Til Kingdom Come I can swear it's Guy singing, is he singing or Chris?
The Oracle replies:
Chris does sound a little different in the verses - a little deeper perhaps - but it is Chris with Will doing backing vocals. Guy is on harmonica as was usual during this song.
February 14, 2011 - submitted by Tepu, United States of America
Q. Dear Oracle, How do you and the band feel about Arcade Fire's big win at the Grammys? Thank you Oracle!!!
The Oracle replies:
It's great news!
February 14, 2011 - submitted by A girl from London, United Kingdom
Q. Q.Dear Oracle, Valentines Day is nearly here. What I want to ask is do you have a valentine this year? And if you like someone, and that person likes you does it mean that you have to date? I hope you enjoy the day! Bye!
The Oracle replies:
Bah humbug and all that. It's here and as far as I care the sooner it is over the better. I do not have a valentine this year and that has saved me a fortune so I can't complain. I got a rather nice message that made me smile and I reciprocated but there will be no dating there so I guess that answers your second question - you don't necessarily have to date someone even with mutual feelings; doesn't always mean it's a relationship in the making. I hate to be negative but sometimes the person you like who likes you may be with someone else so it's not always advisable or possible to date them. Happy Valentine's Day to all lovers and singletons the world over. I love you all...
February 10, 2011 - submitted by Ollie, United Kingdom
Q. After the question about the alternative version of Talk, I began to wonder whether practically all the songs have different sets of lyrics that were not used for the released version, or if it's only a few. Also, how do unreleased songs/versions get into people's hands in the first place? Thank you :)
The Oracle replies:
It's not really a quantifiable answer. It really is just a simple matter of a song evolving during the writing/recording or performing stages. For instance some tracks don't actually have any lyrics so Chris may make some up on the spot when doing a demo of it; some of those lyrics may then stick. Other times a song can appear as if by divine intervention and present itself practically complete. It's not a set in stone process and so there are varying degrees of an odd word change to entire verses and choruses being re-written - as with How You See the World no. 2. I don't want to accuse anyone but how songs are leaked depends very much on the quality of recording we're talking about so without pointing the finger (they know who they are...) it can be a somewhat inside job, misplaced carelessness or live bootlegging. If there's one copy of an unreleased track that can soon multiply and with the Internet it's pretty viral.
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