Coldplay's Oracle latest: Phil's stamps, The Hunger Games, Glastonbury and more...

More questions answered by The Oracle... (circa. 5200! questions now answered - submit yours now. Also via Twitter!)November 14, 2013 - submitted by Anna, United States of AmericaQ. Hello Oracle!!! I've asked you this question multiple times and you never answer. I REALLY want to know the answer to this question so please tell me: Where did the band get their name from?The Oracle replies:I wasn't ignoring you, the reason I didn't reply is because that question has been asked several times - the answer is here.November 14, 2013 - submitted by Meghan, United States of AmericaQ. Dear Oracle, Is it too late to send Phil stamps because I would really like to :) And there are rumors that the next tour won't be until 2015.. Is that true? Thanks so much, Meghan, GAThe Oracle replies:Yes, it is too late to send stamps as the closing date was last Friday. Tickets for the only show in the schedule went on sale 15 minutes ago but as always, tour dates will only be announced in News as and when we're back on the road.November 14, 2013 - submitted by Leticia, ChileQ. Q. Hi Oracle! I heared Atlas and I have a question... what would you like more? Katniss with Peeta or Katniss with Gale? #teampeeta or #teamgale? love to Chris, Guy, Will and Jonny.The Oracle replies:I went to the premiere on Monday and that is the very first time I have read / seen anything to do with The Hunger Games. I was very confused as I had no point of reference at all. Katniss seems equally confused as she clearly loves both. I don't know how the trilogy ends but I suspect she will be with Peeta even though I'm possibly leaning towards Team Gale. I really think I should read the books.November 14, 2013 - submitted by Franco, ArgentinaQ. I don't know if this question is hard to answer but how many time is needed to make a video like Strawberry Swing or Paradise? Thanks from Argentina, Franco.The Oracle replies:I know I answered a question about the Yellow video yesterday but in the case of the ones you ask about, Anchorman interviewed the directors of each so the answers are already on the website. To hear what Shynola and Mat Whitecross said about Strawberry Swing and Paradise respectively, please follow the links.November 13, 2013 - submitted by Ethan, United States of AmericaQ. Hey Oracle! I hope you are having a great day, I was just curious was the Yellow video shot in one take? Best Regards, EthanThe Oracle replies:No, but it didn't take long. Although it was a 12-hour day, the actual footage was shot in under an hour. They only ran through the song 5 times.November 13, 2013 - submitted by Marc, SpainQ. Dear all-knowing Oracle, In the Spotify biography of A Fine Frenzy it is said that Alison Sudol "began playing piano as a teenager, with bands like Coldplay and Keane". Did she really have a relation with the band? Tell me more, please! Thank you. Love from BCN :)The Oracle replies:No, she didn't. You have misquoted the biography. You've missed the end part of the sentence and that makes all the difference: "She began playing piano as a teenager, with bands like Coldplay and Keane inspiring her whimsical, pop-minded music".November 13, 2013 - submitted by Emma, United KingdomQ. Hi Oracle! Just wondering who drew Coldplay's current twitter display picture? Was it one of the guy's kids?The Oracle replies:All the pictures on the Under 1 Roof show poster were drawn by kids involved with Kids Company. The twitter pic is taken from the poster and is of course a drawing of the band.November 12, 2013 - submitted by Ana, SpainQ. Why not Chris, Jonny, Guy, Will, Phil answer our questions? One day it could be possible.The Oracle replies:The band won't be answering questions directly via The Oracle section, though Phil did give his answer to an end of year Oracle question in 2011. The band have - & I am sure will again - taken part in live Q&A sessions during past tours. They also had their first live twitter chat where they answered fans' questions.November 12, 2013 - submitted by Coco, AustraliaQ. Hello Oracle! At the end of Live 2012, there is a section in which only Chris' voice can be heard, talking about Cadbury chocolate buttons and space food etc. When Coldplay were on their MX tour in November last year at an intimate concert at the Sydney Opera House, my friend and I gave Chris some chocolate buttons and he ate some between songs. I've heard that dairy is not very good for your vocal chords, so was Chris eating them to be nice, or do you think he was just hungry? Thanks! - Coco. (P.s. Atlas is amazing!)The Oracle replies:I love all things dairy but it isn't the best for us grown ups. It is said that it's not great for throats in general - mucus build up for example. Ugh, what a delightful topic! Anyway, I've never really thought of chocolate as being something you have if you're hungry but Chris wasn't being polite, he loves Chocolate.November 11, 2013 - submitted by Kristin, United States of AmericaQ. Hey Oracle, Could you tell me more about Glastonbury? I really want to go someday, it looks like so much fun! Is there any way to know, when the time comes, what bands (Coldplay) will play at the festival? (: Thanks!! Love always, KristinThe Oracle replies:Glastonbury don't announce their full line-up until the tickets are sold out so I can't help you with who is or isn't playing - or indeed who may / may not. Michael Eavis has said that the 2014 headliners have never played the festival before which is obviously attracting speculation. Whoever they are, they're only 3 of several hundred acts on the bill. It's worth getting a ticket as I'm sure once the acts are announced you'll find plenty to get excited about. The actual festival is unlike any other. I can only describe it as fields that become a village with a population of 135,000 for a few days. There is SO much to do that I doubt you could scratch the surface. Aside from the main stages (Pyramid, Second, John Peel) there are many more where you can listen to some incredible music. Also part of Glastonbury's wonder are the other areas to discover. It's a truly special experience and I wouldn't hesitate recommending it.November 11, 2013 - submitted by Stefi, CroatiaQ. Dear Oracle, I'm going to London in December, so, you think there's a chance I'll accidentally find myself on a Coldplay gig? Also, where's the best coffee in London? Hugs&kisses, SThe Oracle replies:Well, Stefi as it happens... There IS a show in December that we have just announced here. Flat White in Soho has great coffee. but there really are too many places to mention that do.Some of our latest community messages...

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