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More questions answered by The Oracle... (circa. 4700! questions now answered - submit yours now!)September 19, 2013 - submitted by Raj, CanadaQ. Why is the latest song called Atlas and not Carry Your World? I wonder since it's mentioned so much in the chorus, wouldn't it make a better title overall?The Oracle replies:I don't think it's necessary to name a song after a repeated refrain or chorus. In this case, I feel Atlas is the perfect choice. It may help if you have an interest in Greek Mytho

More questions answered by The Oracle... (circa. 4700! questions now answered - submit yours now!)September 12, 2013 - submitted by Delivia, IndonesiaQ. What will you choose your family or your dream?The Oracle replies:I assume we're talking family in the sense of Mum, Dad, siblings. Obviously if you're a parent, you have to consider your children but your dream may provide them with the best life opportunities so it would be a compromise but if possible, never a sacrifice. Personally, I have to

More questions answered by The Oracle... (circa. 4700! questions now answered - submit yours now!)August 29, 2013 - submitted by Michael, United KingdomQ. There was a Coldplay song being played in the back ground towards the end of Secret Diary of a Call Girl on Channel 4, what was it? I did not recongise it from the past songs. Please help it sounded great!The Oracle replies:Just before the band started recording A Rush of Blood to the Head, Chris was invited to sing on two Faultline tracks: Wh

More questions answered by The Oracle... (circa. 4000! questions now answered - submit yours now!)   May 9, 2013 - submitted by Jamie, United Kingdom Q. Hi, The Oracle. I've always wondered, why did Coldplay choose Belsize Park Underground Station to record part of the Paradise video, and was the station closed to the general public when they were filming? If so, how long for? I hope you can answer this question :) Thanks! The Oracle replies: Our second London tube question of the day. Belsi

More questions answered by The Oracle... (circa. 4000! questions now answered - submit yours now!)   May 2, 2013 - submitted by Bradley , United Kingdom Q. I'm watching the performance at the Paralympic ceremony, noticed a weird mask/ face on Will's bass drum that i haven't noticed before. Do you know what it represents? Thanks :-)' The Oracle replies: It was intended to fit in & compliment the Festival Of Flame theme. The entire set design was in keeping with the ceremony itself as well

More questions answered by The Oracle... (circa. 4000! questions now answered - submit yours now!)   April 25, 2013 - submitted by Sarah, United States of America Q. Hello Oracle! Recently I've found myself wondering about the roadies... if Will's drum tech is Bash and Chris's and Jonny's guitar techs are Hoppy and Matt McGinn (respectively), then is it safe to assume that Guy has a bass tech? And if so, what would this roadie's name or nickname be? The Oracle replies: Paul Newman is Guy's b

More questions answered by The Oracle... (circa. 4000! questions now answered - submit yours now!)   April 18, 2013 - submitted by John, United Kingdom Q. If the band are signed to EMI, how come they were able to release a single on Fierce Panda? The Oracle replies: Simon Williams saw the band and offered them a single deal. Brothers & Sisters was released as a one off before the band signed their long-term record deal with Parlophone. Fierce Panda as an independent label offered great o

More questions answered by The Oracle... (circa. 4000! questions now answered - submit yours now!)   April 11, 2013 - submitted by Janie, United Kingdom Q. Hi Oracle! I know that all four members went to UCL and the band was formed while they were studying there, so it must be a pretty special place for the band. So are Coldplay planning on doing any concerts at UCL? Would they be willing to do one at all? Looking forward to hearing your reply! The Oracle replies: They have played UCL but no

More questions answered by The Oracle... (circa. 4000! questions now answered - submit yours now!)   April 4, 2013 - submitted by Jamie, United Kingdom Q. Hi, The Mighty Oracle. I have just been listening to Coldplay's concert from Zurich on the 26th May, and before the band play Yellow, Chris dedicates the song to Phillip Schofield. Any idea as to why Chris dedicated it to "Schofe"? You can hear it here - go to minute 24:25. Thanks :) The Oracle replies: This is an easy peasy one. Phillip a

More questions answered by The Oracle... (circa. 4000! questions now answered - submit yours now!)   March 28, 2013 - submitted by Maria, Italy Q. Hi Dear Oracle. Hope everything's ok over there ;) I got excited reading that Life Of Pi won as Best Soundtrack at Oscars 2013... so is it true that Paradise is part of it? If yes I'll be more excited. actually! And you? Thanks a lot xxx MC The Oracle replies: No, Paradise was used as a trailer for the film but the Oscar was given to Mychael Danna

More questions answered by The Oracle... (circa. 4000! questions now answered - submit yours now!)   March 21, 2013 - submitted by Lorelei, United States of America Q. I have heard from a lot of people that the boys are taking a break for a couple of years. If so, how long is the break going to be and when do you think there is going to be another album or tour? The Oracle replies: Although I understand people are anxious for news and perhaps even mild panic sets in at the thought of no new

More questions answered by The Oracle... (circa. 3950 questions now answered - submit yours now!)   March 14, 2013 - submitted by Louise, Australia Q. What animal makes you laugh the most? Mine's a sloth. The Oracle replies: I love watching cats do funny things but penguins make me laugh the most without a doubt. Of course I hope they don't hurt themselves but there's something inherently funny about a penguin falling over. There are lots of brilliant web cams in penguin enclosures so if you

More questions answered by The Oracle... (circa. 3700 questions now answered - submit yours now!)   February 28, 2013 - submitted by Lorenzo, Italy Q. How many times Chris goes to Gymnastics in a week? The Oracle replies: I think you mean how many times does he go to the gym - he doesn't do gymnastics. He's a member of a gym as well as the band having their own gym in the studio. Chris works out almost every day whether it's at the gym or jogging. The band have a trainer to keep them in shap

More questions answered by The Oracle... (circa. 3700 questions now answered - submit yours now!)   February 21, 2013 - submitted by Tyler, United States of America Q. Is the In My Place version used in the Oxfam video available for download anywhere? The Oracle replies: I'm afraid not. It's being used with permission from Absolute Radio as that's where it was performed and recorded.   February 21, 2013 - submitted by Rhys, Canada Q. Hi Oracle, Who is Jean Giraud-Moebius? I saw a dedicatio

More questions answered by The Oracle... (circa. 3700 questions now answered - submit yours now!)   February 14, 2013 - submitted by Pau, Argentina Q. Hi Wise Oracle! A few days ago I was watching the music video: "The Nappies". It's very funny. But I have a problem: I could recognize almost everyone in that video except from the one with the red wig. It seems to be a woman, but I am not totally sure. Please Oracle, Can you tell me who is this? Thanks in advanced. The Oracle replies: I actua

More questions answered by The Oracle... (circa. 3700 questions now answered - submit yours now!)   February 7, 2013 - submitted by Craig Pattison, United Kingdom Q. Hey Oracle! So, I came across this. Have you ever heard this version before?! It's really beautiful!!! My question, where and when is this from? I know the first verse and chorus is how they played it on the more recent MX tour shows, but I never knew there was this full studio version! It's amazing, thank you. :-)) Craig The Ora

More questions answered by The Oracle... (circa. 3700 questions now answered - submit yours now!)   January 29, 2013 - submitted by Charl, United Kingdom Q. Hi Oracle, I was just wondering if Coldplay ever considered sing 'para para paralympics' instead of Paradise at the amazing London 2012 Paralympics closing ceremony? The Oracle replies: No. Though Michael McIntyre* definitely thought they would. *Around the 8 minute mark.   January 29, 2013 - submitted by Danny Ackers, United Kingdom Q

More questions answered by The Oracle... (circa. 3700 questions now answered - submit yours now!)   January 17, 2013 - submitted by Rhys, Canada Q. I know Coldplay used to be called Starfish, but did they have any other names before that? The Oracle replies: They had plenty of names but none that they gigged or recorded under. Starfish was the one they settled on from a selection of equally terrible suggestions - sorry guys! The only other name that they ever used live was Pectoralz but that