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Going to have a vid from ACL uploaded tomorrow for ya! and from the barrier no less !!

Chris was awesome! And some Chrissie Hyndes too!

great interview

Congrats!

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Listen to Chris chatting with <a href="https://twitter.com/DanAndMaz">@DanAndMaz</a> on Australian radio yesterday… <a href="http://t.co/em6HDRoASH">http://t.co/em6HDRoASH</a> A</p>— Coldplay (@coldplay) <a href="https://twitter.com/coldplay/status/517299079937028097">October 1, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>2 Oct 2008: The Ahoy, Rotterdam, Netherlands. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TBT?src=hash">#TBT</a> (Pic: Sabine from Coldplay Tour Archive <a href="http://t.co/rDay2ITZuc">http://t.co/rDay2ITZuc</a>) A <a href="http://t.co/JM85ikHcVw">pic.twitter.com/JM85ikHcVw</a></p>— Coldplay (@coldplay) <a href="https://twitter.com/coldplay/status/517683691020382208">October 2, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Coldplay nominated in three categories at this year's UK Music Video Awards. Info: <a href="http://t.co/UQLs9M0OOc">http://t.co/UQLs9M0OOc</a>. A <a href="http://t.co/HUhmJyrCIv">pic.twitter.com/HUhmJyrCIv</a></p>— Coldplay (@coldplay) <a href="https://twitter.com/coldplay/status/517713754839339008">October 2, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Nice!, hope you had great time grids

Great interview!

From the Digital Spy http://www.digitalspy.com/movies/news/a600479/christian-bale-parts-the-sea-in-exodus-gods-and-kings-trailer.html#~oRrWijwsXGKErV Movies News Christian Bale parts the sea in Exodus: Gods and Kings trailer By Simon Reynolds Wednesday, Oct 1 2014, 9:44am ED Read more: http://www.digitalspy.com/movies/news/a600479/christian-bale-parts-the-sea-in-exodus-gods-and-kings-trailer.html#~oRrWijwsXGKErV#ixzz3Eu5ff5uN The biblical epic stars Christian Bale as Moses, who rises up against the Egyptian Pharaoh Ramses (Joel Edgerton) to lead the Israelite slaves to freedom. he latest teaser for Ridley Scott's blockbuster, which features Coldplay track 'Midnight', also offers a further glimpse of the Ten Plagues descending on Egypt. Scott is reunited with his Alien star Sigourney Weaver on the film, while Ben Kingsley, Aaron Paul and John Turturro are also among the supporting cast. Steven Zaillian, who penned American Gangster and Hannibal for Scott, is the screenwriter on the project. Exodus: Gods and Kings opens in US cinemas on December 12 and December 26 in the UK. <iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/jgs6zoYzUzc" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

25 September 2014 / submitted by Erik, Brazil Q. Hi Oracle, I was wondering, back in 2000 when the boys were almost like anonymous, how did they get Shiver to the top 40 on UK? THE ORACLE REPLIES > Coldplay were already signed to Parlophone when Shiver was released and weren't unknown on the music scene although yes, they were new kids on the block (NOT actually New Kids On The Block. Before a record is released, radio pluggers and TV/press promotion teams (either in-house at the label or out of house) are working away to get it written about and played on the radio /TV. Coldplay had been championed early on by Steve Lamacq (& Jo Whiley) at Radio 1 and other stations followed suit. Shiver picked up radio airplay and that's why it charted at #35. That was by no means considered a hit by the way as it only just made the Top 40. Soon after Yellow was released. The band's profile was higher and gained them a #4 hit. 26 September 2014 / submitted by The Oracle, United Kingdom Q. WHO'D LIKE TO JOIN TEAM ORACLE? As you may know, we have a weekly feature, Team Oracle, whereby each Friday we open questions of a personal nature to all of you to answer too. Then, the following Friday, I post a selection of the best answers, alongside my own reply. ANYONE can join in so, if you'd like to, please email your response to the following question, in no more than 250 words, to [email protected] before midnight Thursday 2 October. Lately I've been feeling something strange. I haven't told anyone out of fear of sounding weird or dumb. Seeing people my age (I'm 18) who are famous and very successful (such as Lorde or Harry Styles) makes me wish I could have the success or happiness that they have. I've been feeling like because I am not famous, my life won't feel as significant or awesome, and I won't be able to do all of the cool things they get to do. Have you ever felt this? I'm curious to see your answer. Thank you. Gabby, USA. Look forward to reading your replies. The Oracle. THE ORACLE REPLIES > Please email your replies with TEAM ORACLE in the subject line to [email protected] Including your twitter address may result in a follow back. 26 September 2014 / submitted by Francis, Germany Q. TEAM ORACLE QUESTION #186 I've been going through a beautiful but also rather tough time this summer. My little sister developed a depression and hasn't been the same lately and although I'm positive about it and know it'll be alright again I sometimes feel guilty for departing from her because it affects me so much and it's hard finding energy every day to help her. I'm scared of being selfish! To which extent is it okay to think of my own well-being? Thank you in advance. THE ORACLE REPLIES > What a tricky situation, Francis. As your sister didn't write to me, I'm afraid I can't advise her through you; I can only address your issue. She's lucky to have you. How can you be selfish when you have written to me about your concern? I don't think it's as easy as having a yardstick to measure an acceptable level of thinking of your own well-being. It's your life and it'd be pointless to be dragged down by someone else's troubles. That said, it's natural to worry about your sister. Unfortunately, unless your positivity transfers to her, it's not going to do much good because I'm sorry to say, you can't know it's going to be alright. I am a positive person too and believe that it can possibly be alright but she needs to work that out for herself. You can only try to help her if she is willing to accept it. There's not a lot you can do if she isn't. You haven't mentioned your parents but it's their job to look after her so if they aren't aware of her depression, now might be the time to discuss it with them. Your sister first needs a diagnosis from a doctor to establish whether she is depressed or just feeling down in a slump. It sounds like it's not been going on for long so maybe she's just going through a sad time. If it's the latter without sounding harsh, try not to be an enabler. Sometimes people in this situation stay stuck there because of the attention and sympathy. If I assume your sister wants to get better, she will need your love, understanding and encouragement. You may not be able to be with her physically every day but in today's world of technology, you'll never be that far away. Let her know you're there for her. You can talk with her and your parents about her options and support her if she gets the help she needs but you can't fix it so there may be more tough times ahead before it can get better. In the meantime, live your life without guilt and you can still be a great sister. Over to you. I have a friend that has a mental condition and often faces depressive periods. It breaks my heart every time I look at him and see in his eyes he is going through a depressive period again. But I know there's not much I can do, because he has a medical condition: I cannot prevent him to feel the way he does and I cannot make it stop. The only thing you can do for your sister is letting her know you are there for her and doing small things (maybe something she asks you, maybe preparing some food: small but nice things). Since she has a medical condition, there is nothing you can do to avoid her suffering. The fact that someone you love is going through such a terrible situation must be overwhelming. But it sounds like it affects you a lot and it's not selfish at all to take care of yourself too. Depression is not a battle that you can win for your sister. You cannot prevent her to feel the way she does. So taking some time apart is not bad; it doesn't mean that you are not there for her. It just means you took a minute to take a breath, to get some fresh air. You won't be able to be helpful in case your sister or your family needed something if you are not fine. And it wouldn't be helpful if your sister saw you feeling bad and associated it with her condition. Hope it all goes well. Noelia, Argentina. I have been through this and still go through it every single day. I don't know when exactly it's right to stop thinking about people and start thinking about myself. All I know is that you should try to divide your thoughts between you and others. Don't only think about people but also try not to make yourself all what you think about. As for your sister, I am glad you know its all going to be fine eventually. The only thing you need to know is that it will take some time so don't give up on her. If you're going through something like GCSEs or college, try to give yourself a little more time since this period of time can be very stressing. All in all, take care of yourself and make it one of (but not all) your priorities. I hope you'll be able to figure this puzzle called life out. Solaf. I think that it's very important for you to think about your own well being. If you're a mess too, how are you going help her? I believe that depression is a very hard to go through and deal with, not only for the person that suffers it, but for those who are around as well. That angst can be kind of contagious and that it's not good for you or your sister. Allow yourself to take a breath of fresh air and disconnect. I'm going through the same thing actually, and I know it's not easy, I'm having a hard time following my own advice. I feel so useless sometimes, and I can even get so angry at my sister. I wish I could just shake it off her, but it doesn't work like that. Try to find a good balance, take care of yourself so you can be there for her as well. And as a last piece of advice, find someone you can talk to about it outside your own family, it helped me. I hope it gets better. Best, Caro. I feel I can relate to your question, I have been on both sides of this coin. What I can tell you is it is really draining to be the person who cares for someone suffering from depression, you need to remember to care for yourself and do fun things that are just for you. Feeling guilty is a byproduct of depression, likely your sister feels guilty too and really may not want lot of attention. You may feel helpless and like you just want to make it go away but you can't. She is best helped by your support and by a trained professional counselor or mental health professional. You need to be on the look out for any sign she may bring harm to herself, be attentive and listen to what she says. Sometimes just being with someone who cares is enough support. It sounds like she is getting better but be aware it can resurface again, in fact once we have a depressive episode, chances are good it won't be our last. Be there for her, help her to look for help if she needs it. She will have good days and bad days, celebrate the good ones and ride out the bad ones. I wish you and her all the best as you deal with it, take care, Laurie. Thinking of your own well-being should always be your first instinct, although I can understand how that can go in a different direction when dealing with a loved one's emotional problems. It is normal to feel you are not doing enough or being selfish, especially if you hold on to the belief that it is somehow in your power to get your sister out of the depression. She will walk on her journey, and you are there to accompany her - but you cannot walk this journey in her place... I don't have any advice for you, but I hope I was able to clarify the source of some of the feelings you're experiencing. Remember, you are there to help your sister (because you want to) but you must find where it is that your are 'not' in her story - and rejoice in finding out where the line is drawn between her depression and your life: you might find that your freedom lies in this. Also, keep in mind the depression hasn't taken over your sister's power, it is only a crisis and hopefully it will pass in its own time whilst making her stronger. Be happy you can be there for her in as much as you can - that you can be there for her is already a gift and I am sure she feels your presence is enough. Lovingly, Irina from Montreal! Of course it's ok to think of your own well-being! It's very sweet of you to be there for your sister and to support her through this difficult time. But you can't just drop everything that's going on in your own life. You must find a way to be there for her at certain times, but also continue with your own life or you'll end up getting depressed too. I'm sure your sister wouldn't want you to give up everything to be with her all day. Ask other relatives or friends to look out for her as well. You're not being selfish at all, time apart from her also gives you the chance to clear your mind. You can't really be of any help to her unless you help yourself first and keep your own life in order. Be there for her when she truly needs you, but make sure you get enough personal "me" time as well. Good luck! Amanda. Thanks to all those who replied to this week's question. Remember, Team Oracle is open to anyone so if you fancy replying, click to read this week's, and send us your answer. 29 September 2014 / submitted by Jason, United Kingdom Q. Hi Oracle I have just returned from Las Vegas after seeing the wonderful Coldplay at the IHeart radio concert. I have been very lucky (and spent a fortune) to be able to have seen them in NY x2 , London & now Vegas Whilst I was there I saw the local sights. Do any of the band get to see the local sights whilst they are in town i.e. being a tourist if they have time? THE ORACLE REPLIES > I'm guessing the more times a band travels around the world, the less they see of it. The schedules are quite tight so there's not a lot of tourist time worked in these days - the band rarely get to see the sights. When I have travelled with the band, I had the opportunity to visit places on occasion but obviously that's less tricky when you're not recognised. I have encountered attention arriving / leaving hotels and venues though and witnessed high speed chases by the paparazzi so it's not quite as simple as popping to Sugarloaf Mountain without it causing a commotion. 29 September 2014 / submitted by Princess of China, United States of America Q. Hello to all! Quick question: Recently I visited Chris Martin's biography profile at Wikipedia. And I noticed a big change! Chris' name is listed as Christopher James John Martin ! Then lists his birth name, the name we know he by Christopher Anthony John. So my question is, Why the name change and is this official? Thanks a lot. Peace and love. Say hi to the boys of Coldplay! THE ORACLE REPLIES > As you say, under the photo of Chris on the right hand side, it correctly gives his name as Christopher Anthony John Martin. I love Wikipedia but it is not gospel and so anything you read there may not have been verified and isn't to be taken as 100% truth. 29 September 2014 / submitted by Bruno, Argentina Q. Hello there! I just wanted to know what Parachutes song was WRITTEN first. I'm getting into music writing and recording, and Coldplay is one of my biggest inspirations. Thank you! THE ORACLE REPLIES > Don't Panic closely followed by High Speed. The former was always a consideration for the album but the latter wasn't. High Speed was an abandoned demo that was resurrected. 30 September 2014 / submitted by Anna, United States of America Q. Dear Oracle; There were these awesome leggings featured on the fanfare website under the "New in Store" display. However, I can't find them anywhere else on the site for sale/for purchase... Do you know where I can find them? If they aren't available yet, do you have any idea what they are or when they are available? :) THE ORACLE REPLIES > I must have missed those - not ringing any bells at all. The shop is a separate entity so maybe ask via their contact form . Alternatively, call them using the numbers give on the site. 30 September 2014 / submitted by Ethan, United States of America Q. Hello Oracle, Are The Darktones for hire? What I mean is... Is there any chance in the world that Rik and Guy can be contacted with demo's, or would they only pursue a project they want to work on and not the other way around? Ethan THE ORACLE REPLIES > They work on projects they love. They're always very busy even when not working with Coldplay that time wouldn't allow for demos to be submitted. It happens, but usually from an introduction, rather than an unsolicited demo. 30 September 2014 / submitted by Carlos , Mexico Q. Hi Oracle, I was just listening to the Safety EP and then I wondered, why Coldplay haven't played any of those recordings live? Are they ashamed of they very early recordings? Thanks. :) THE ORACLE REPLIES > They have played them, just not for a very long time. They're not ashamed at all - ah, actually, they'd probably never play Ode to Deodorant (the first song recorded after the Safety EP) because they do feel something - not ashamed but they agree it's not their finest work (I love it). 1 October 2014 / submitted by Simon, United Kingdom Q. Hi Oracle. Whilst watching the Winter Olympics, in the men's Short programme figure skating, Germany's Peter Liebers did his routine to a version of Clocks that I've never heard, but enjoyed. It sounded mainly piano and violins, no lyrics and nothing else as far as I'm aware. Just wondering where would I find this version to download? THE ORACLE REPLIES > That was great, wasn't it? There are many times when you may hear an instrumental version of a song whether as a soundbed or like here, as a performance piece, but I'm afraid those versions aren't available to download.

looking so forward to new music by them. Lore, Chelsea, Noelia and I got lucky enough to see them on David Letterman, can it be 2 years ago?

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>This film is wonderful <a href="https://twitter.com/HectorMovie">@HectorMovie</a>. Love CM</p>— Coldplay (@coldplay) <a href="https://twitter.com/coldplay/status/516276655493742593">September 28, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>The band’s <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/iHeartRadio?src=hash">#iHeartRadio</a> Music Festival performance is on US TV tonight. Tune in to <a href="https://twitter.com/CW_network">@CW_Network</a> at 8pm ET / PT. A <a href="http://t.co/vq1fX2mVZc">pic.twitter.com/vq1fX2mVZc</a></p>— Coldplay (@coldplay) <a href="https://twitter.com/coldplay/status/516709094481489920">September 29, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Tweet #4242 <a href="http://t.co/GFKPBwkzxl">http://t.co/GFKPBwkzxl</a></p>— Coldplay (@coldplay) <a href="https://twitter.com/coldplay/status/516963621516349440">September 30, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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Here's an article from The New York Times about ACL tv show turning 40, Coldplay is mentioned http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/28/us/austin-city-limits-now-40-feels-younger-than-ever.html?_r=0 [h=1]Austin City Limits, Now 40, Feels Younger Than Ever[/h] By JASON COHENSEPT. 27, 2014 Photo Beck kicked off this season of Austin City Limits, which is now in its 40th year. Credit Scott Newton Continue reading the main story Continue reading the main story Share This Page Email Share Tweet Save more Continue reading the main story When Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds taped an appearance on the music television series “Austin City Limits,” the program’s longtime producer, Terry Lickona said, “Can you believe, after 40 years for ‘Austin City Limits,’ 30 years for Nick Cave, this is the first time they’ve been on the stage in front of our cameras?” This was a bit of a stretch. Mr. Cave’s often-abrasive sound and R-rated persona would not have been a good fit for the program during the 1980s or the 1990s. But in 2002, “ACL,” which is produced by Austin’s PBS affiliate, KLRU, teamed with the concert promoters now known as C3 Presents to start a music festival of the same name. That has changed the “Austin City Limits” audience, aesthetic and approach. “When the festival started, the show had already kind of hit its stride, but I think we had also reached a plateau,” Mr. Lickona, 66, said. C3 “wanted the reputation, the legacy, the credibility that the show brought along with it. In the process, it introduced all of these young people to the brand.” Continue reading the main story Expanded coverage of Texas is produced by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit news organization. To join the conversation about this article, go to texastribune.org. Cultural coverage for the Texas Report is provided by Texas Monthly. For stories, reviews, news and more, go to texasmonthly.com. “I still have a hard time thinking of it that way, but it is” a brand, he added. The festival has insulated “ACL” and KLRU when revenue sources for public television have become unstable. “Clearly, ‘ACL’s’ the flagship,” said Bill Stotesbery, the KLRU general manager. “It’s been a critical part of building the station.” “Austin City Limits” first aired in 1975, with Willie Nelson featured in the pilot, and Asleep at the Wheel and Bob Wills’ Original Texas Playboys on the first episode. Then, as now, it offered intimate and “live-feeling” music television, shot in front of an enthusiastic audience on a smallish stage with lingering takes and close-ups. A lot has changed in 40 years. In 2010, the show moved from its longtime home on the University of Texas campus to the slick “ACL” Live at the Moody Theater concert venue. While a two-hour all-star special (“Austin City Limits Celebrates 40 Years”), which airs Friday, emphasizes legacy musicians like Willie Nelson, Jimmie Vaughan, Joe Ely and Robert Earl Keen, the show’s more recent history includes much younger artists, and music that is far afield from country, blues, folk-rock and Texas: bands like Coldplay, Arcade Fire and Queens of the Stone Age. On the 40th Anniversary special, the Foo Fighters represent the post-punk generation, covering Roky Erickson’s “Two-Headed Dog,” while this season’s premiere episode, airing Saturday, stars Beck. Beck will also play the music festival on Friday (as well on Oct. 10) while Jenny Lewis, Sam Smith, the Avett Brothers and Spoon will tape episodes around their festival appearances. Even given the show’s current direction, Nick Cave was an edgy choice. During his performance, which will air Nov. 1, the Australian frontman chided the crowd for staying in their seats, played two songs that are too profane for television (they will end up on ACLTV.com), and seemed bemused when a brief solo by the Bad Seeds’ violinist, Warren Ellis, earned a round of applause, as if he were a fiddler in the Texas Playboys. Continue reading the main story Continue reading the main story Continue reading the main story “Epic. Epic. Epic,” said Charles Attal, the head booker at C3 Presents, of the Cave taping. Mr. Lickona says that Mr. Cave’s performance will be “the Tom Waits show of the 21st century for ‘ACL.’ ” When Mr. Waits performed in 1978, Mr. Lickona’s first year as producer, “it was sort of a head scratcher for a lot of people. It was a far cry from Willie and the types of acts that we had been booking for those first three years.” But it became one of the series’ most beloved episodes. If Mr. Nelson is the quintessential “Austin City Limits” artist of the last four decades — he has been on the show 16 times — Spoon might take the 21st-century Austin indie-rocker crown. The Oct. 9 taping will be the Austin band’s fourth in a dozen years. “When I was growing up, ‘Austin City Limits’ was a show I associated with musicians like Willie Nelson and B. B. King,” Spoon’s frontman, Britt Daniel, said. When performing on the show was first suggested around the release of the band’s 2002 album “Kill the Moonlight,” “I thought, ‘There’s no way we’re going to get that,’ ” Mr. Daniel recalled. “But a month later, we did.” Another Austin band, White Denim, will make its first “ACL” TV appearance this year. “Definitely could have never imagined playing this place, it’s a great honor,” the band’s frontman, James Petralli, said during the taping. The current relationship between the show and festival is a licensing deal, with C3 paying KLRU an annual fee to use the name. That means the show has no role in shaping the direction of the festival, but Mr. Attal still treasures Mr. Lickona’s input. “Terry’s the most open music fan in the world,” he said. “We talk about music at all times.” And for Mr. Lickona, the success of the festival, and the evolution of the show, means he will never have to repeat the experience he had at the very first ACL festival in 2002, when a college-age attendee asked him what he did. “I proudly said, ‘Well I’m the producer of “Austin City Limits,” the TV show,’ ” Mr. Lickona remembered. “And you know, she kind of had a blank stare and went, ‘There’s a TV show?’ ” [email protected]

was not sure if this was the only BK thread buttttttt, I remember this great song when it originally came out and the boys do some justice here, great cover of" A Girl Like You" <iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/jNksy2-9W_o" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

I hope it's true for SA!

We will miss you so.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Celestial animation from our great friend <a href="https://twitter.com/Jon_Hopkins_">@Jon_Hopkins_</a> 's forthcoming EP Asleep Versions <a href="https://t.co/oh24jLlSlk">https://t.co/oh24jLlSlk</a> PH</p>— Coldplay (@coldplay) <a href="https://twitter.com/coldplay/status/515246963885740032">September 25, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Great Parachutes GIF (by <a href="http://t.co/Jn5Hv9JpJB">http://t.co/Jn5Hv9JpJB</a>). A <a href="http://t.co/r88aXgM8v5">http://t.co/r88aXgM8v5</a></p>— Coldplay (@coldplay) <a href="https://twitter.com/coldplay/status/515497908989603840">September 26, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Just a reminder! <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>This weekend on Austin City Limits: Coldplay. <a href="http://t.co/RXgoh8WODm">http://t.co/RXgoh8WODm</a></p>— Austin City Limits (@acltv) <a href="https://twitter.com/acltv/status/515486649598615553">September 26, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

That's wonderful news albumartists! Expect a huge crowd

Happy, Happy Birthday!!

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>You can now stream Ghost Stories. Spotify: <a href="http://t.co/HoCcSXnmqG">http://t.co/HoCcSXnmqG</a> Beats: <a href="http://t.co/Hk6Kr4nObx">http://t.co/Hk6Kr4nObx</a> Deezer: <a href="http://t.co/ikYcVo0pGd">http://t.co/ikYcVo0pGd</a> A</p>— Coldplay (@coldplay) <a href="https://twitter.com/coldplay/status/514088226014109697">September 22, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Sending congrats to <a href="https://twitter.com/MarathonMan_UK">@MarathonMan_UK</a>, who's well into his quest to run 367 marathons in a year for <a href="https://twitter.com/NSPCC">@NSPCC</a>. Incredible effort. Love Coldplay</p>— Coldplay (@coldplay) <a href="https://twitter.com/coldplay/status/514454467174227969">September 23, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>This Romanian orchestra's reworking of A Sky Full Of Stars is a lovely thing: <a href="http://t.co/7cxsTEi0dm">http://t.co/7cxsTEi0dm</a> A</p>— Coldplay (@coldplay) <a href="https://twitter.com/coldplay/status/514805999870681088">September 24, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>6 March 2010: Foro Sol, Mexico City, Mexico. (Video from R42's blog <a href="http://t.co/udeprIVJDX">http://t.co/udeprIVJDX</a>). <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TBT?src=hash">#TBT</a> A <a href="https://t.co/wPlCKgciNV">https://t.co/wPlCKgciNV</a></p>— Coldplay (@coldplay) <a href="https://twitter.com/coldplay/status/515219358558089216">September 25, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

So I am swiping thru on Netflix the other day, in search of my next OISTNB and I stumble upon this amazing Sci-Fi French tv show called The Returned. I am instantly hooked and memorized by it. The first season is only 8 episodes long and I went throuh it in 3 days. Soooooooooo good! I was also fascinated with the sound track which is by Mogwai. There is a repetitive guitar rip(not on the vid below) through the show which sounds like it could be Kings of Leon, but it is prob not. I did some digging and they are presently filming the 2nd season and I cannot wait. You can watch it in the US on the Sundance Channel here and then later on Netlflix. Enjoy! <iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/5bv_5IBPVuo?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> <iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/qtG6pnx2_lU?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Ghost Stories now available to stream 22 September 2014 5:44 pm Hear the full album on Spotify, Beats, Deezer and RdioGood evening. You can now hear Coldplay's current album, Ghost Stories, on all major music streaming services worldwide. Click below to listen on your preferred service now: - Spotify - Beats Music - Deezer - Rdio Anchorman [h=5]Tagged As: Ghost Stories[/h]

22 September 2014 / submitted by Amal, United Kingdom Q. Dear the great Oracle, Will Coldplay ever perform any songs from Parachutes ever again? I only ask because this is my favourite album of Coldplay and to hear them perform it again would mean the world to me. THE ORACLE REPLIES > Yes, I'd put money on it though I can't say what, when or where. They played Don't Panic and Yellow on the last tour. 22 September 2014 / submitted by John, United Kingdom Q. Is this the official video for What If? It's not from an official Coldplay account so I'm not sure, plus the person playing the piano doesn't seem to look like Chris. THE ORACLE REPLIES > I think I may have answered this before as I recognise it but... FOURTEEN + MILLION?! Can't quite believe how many views this unofficial video has got. This is NOT endorsed by the band or the label neither does it feature Chris at the piano. There was no video for What If; it was a radio only single in select territories. 22 September 2014 / submitted by Crashnz, New Zealand Q. via twitter Coldplay's first producer Mike Beever (crashnz on twitter) releases 5th album of Music For Film. THE ORACLE REPLIES > Mike tweeted about his new album. For those who don't know who he is or where he fits into the Coldplay timeline, here's the story... Mike engineered /produced Brothers and Sisters, Only Superstition and Easy to Please for the Fierce Panda release. In the words of Phil Harvey, he is "one of the good guys!" Mike recalls, "I met the band in '99 and did a 3 track EP with them for Fierce Panda Records. We did it over a weekend - locked ourselves in the studio and did all the backing tracks on the Saturday and then Chris's vocals Sunday and mixed it Monday - 200 quid all up. For the ambient track Easy to Please we had all 4 members in different rooms and the front doors open to capture the rain and thunder sounds. I played some keyboards on that track. I developed a close bond with the band over a month and gave them a lift up to Oxford in my beat up car and saw them a couple of times in London. I've watched their rise to the top with great pride - hugely talented bunch." Chronologically Nikki Rosetti produced Coldplay's first tracks, (Safety EP), soon followed by Mike (Brothers & Sisters). Chris Allison was involved briefly (Blue Room EP) before Ken Nelson got on board for the album (Parachutes). 23 September 2014 / submitted by PrinceOfChina, United Kingdom Q. Hello Oracle. I decided to go on YouTube and look up songs preformed on the Royal Albert Hall shows on July 1 and 2. I watched the legendary performance of Don't Panic where Jonny sang his verse like he did on the original track. Tell me, how did the rest of the band persuade "the shyest man in the universe" to sing his verse? THE ORACLE REPLIES > Jonny didn't need persuading because he always sings vocals on the second verse of Don't Panic - can't recall a time he didn't. The RAH shows weren't the first time on the Ghost Stories tour, they also played it on 26 April, 2014 in Baden-Baden, Germany. Chris did make a big thing of it at the London shows and on the second night, made Jonny sing it more than once. I think it was just a bit of fun because it was the last show for a while. 23 September 2014 / submitted by Ana, United States of America Q. Is the song Charlie Brown slightly based in the 1987 Joel Schumacher "The Lost Boys" movie? I saw the movie again over the weekend and it was all very familiar. .... Took a car downtown where the lost boys meet and took what they offered me to set me free... coincidence? THE ORACLE REPLIES > I haven't heard any reference to the film being an influence. As you may know, The Lost Boys are first and foremost characters in Peter Pan and Charlie Brown is a Peanuts character. Many of you will know the working title for a while was Cartoon Heart before they settled on Charlie Brown, Charlie Brown being an original lyric that got dropped. 24 September 2014 / submitted by Jessica, United Kingdom Q. What was the setlist for iheart radio festival? Thanks!! THE ORACLE REPLIES > The iHeartRadio Music Festival set was short & sweet: Clocks Viva La Vida Paradise Ink A Sky Full of Stars 24 September 2014 / submitted by Guido, Argentina Q. Hi Oracle. What is this? Ghost Stories: amgvjcnkjajrmyrm ? Live 2012: ymcvjmajrnkcam Mylo Xyloto: ?jmyamgnatrcvjj Thanks. THE ORACLE REPLIES > I know I have answered this before but... there was a little mistake in the last reply so as Guido has asked about all 3, here it is again. They are all a variation of the same thing, Guido. They are credits for the partners, children - & their mothers - but in initial form. You need to be very careful where you stick a question mark in this question by the way. A ? appears when there's a baby on its way! Hence the ? for Mylo Xyloto as R hadn't arrived. 24 September 2014 / submitted by Guillaume , France Q. Hi Oracle! In the clip True Love at 3:50 of the video we can see Chris and his partner dance, and in the background we see the decors representing a sun. Personally I find that the sun is behind a lot like the world of album cover Parachutes. Thank you for the answer Oracle! THE ORACLE REPLIES > A few people have mentioned this. I can see what you mean but it's a sun and there is no intentional resemblance to the Parachutes globe cover. It's just a coincidence. 24 September 2014 / submitted by Jacob, United States of America Q. Do you know if any members of the band have an opinion on Frank Ocean's cover of Strawberry Swing? Thanks! THE ORACLE REPLIES > I can't give you a direct quote on that specific cover but I can assume they like it because they invited Frank to open for their European shows on the MX tour in 2012. Sadly, he had to cancel. 25 September 2014 / submitted by Ihab, Jordan Q. Is it possible to get the EPs of Coldplay before they were named Coldplay? Thank you THE ORACLE REPLIES > No, there aren't any. The band didn't record or distribute Starfish demos. 25 September 2014 / submitted by Isabel, Mexico Q. Hi dear Oracle! It is my birthday on September 28, I know it's hard to say happy birthday to every coldplayer who asks this but I hope you answer it. Could you share with me and all coldplayers a beautiful, wonderful, amazing photo taken in the UK? This is my second favorite country and it'll be one of the special gifts I've been given. Best wishes. THE ORACLE REPLIES > Do you mean a photo of the band taken in the UK? If you do, I have chosen one of the earliest photos of the band outdoors. Taken by Tom Sheehan for the Parachutes album shoot on Saturday 05 May 2000. It is Blackpool - a seaside resort in the North West of England. They had played the night before (supporting Embrace) at the Blackpool Tower Ballroom in the iconic Blackpool Tower. I have included some non-band related photos of the UK too.

18 September 2014 / submitted by Nick, United States of America Q. Oracle, what instruments do you compose with? P.S. It's great to hear you have original music. With all of you life wisdom, I'm sure you've made some hauntingly-beautiful creations. THE ORACLE REPLIES > I don't; I have songs in my head but they never make it out of there. My tunes usually come late at night just before I doze off. I don't make a voice memo & hardly ever remember them the next morning. That makes me think they can't be that good in the first place or I would remember. At the time though, I think they are ace! 19 September 2014 / submitted by The Oracle, United Kingdom Q. WHO'D LIKE TO JOIN TEAM ORACLE? As you may know, we have a weekly feature, Team Oracle, whereby each Friday we open questions of a personal nature to all of you to answer too. Then, the following Friday, I post a selection of the best answers, alongside my own reply. ANYONE can join in so, if you'd like to, please email your response to the following question, in no more than 250 words, to [email protected] before midnight Thursday 25 September. I've been going through a beautiful but also rather tough time this summer. My little sister developed a depression and hasn't been the same lately and although I'm positive about it and know it'll be alright again I sometimes feel guilty for departing from her because it affects me so much and it's hard finding energy every day to help her. I'm scared of being selfish! To which extent is it okay to think of my own well-being? Thank you in advance, Francis, Germany. Look forward to reading your replies. The Oracle. THE ORACLE REPLIES > Please email your replies with TEAM ORACLE in the subject line to [email protected] Including your twitter address may result in a follow back. 19 September 2014 / submitted by Aubrey, Australia Q. TEAM ORACLE QUESTION #184 I have been through a lot of depressing stuff lately, a lot has been going wrong in my life. I don't know who I am anymore, and my personality has changed for the worse. I've been really depressed. My school life is terrible, my grades are going downhill rapidly, and I don't get on with my family, I'm the odd one out. All my friends have said they hate me now, after a false rumor was spread about me. I only ever let my feelings out in my writing and drawing, as well as when I play my guitar. I love all of Coldplay's songs, they really express how I feel a lot of the time. You see, I had a boyfriend, secretly, but my parents found out about it and are preventing me from seeing him again. I didn't get to say goodbye, or even explain why I'm not talking to him, it was all so sudden. I'm scared of what he thinks of me, but I couldn't help it. I miss him a lot in my life, he was the only person who understood me. Do you have any encouraging thoughts for me? Thank you. THE ORACLE REPLIES > Growing up can be tough. There are a lot of changes to navigate through. You sometimes have to make decisions that you don't feel ready for and life can be overwhelming. Whether it's academic or personal, when you're going through puberty, you may not be aware that your hormones are also raging. They don't help matters! The good news is it doesn't last and that almost everyone your age will be experiencing similar things. Kids can be cruel (oh, there's bad news - so can adults) but you don't have to put up with bullying. Your creativity serves as an excellent outlet to expel your frustrations and unhappiness. Keep on expressing your feelings in this way but I think you need to talk to people too. Speak to a teacher about the rumours - they should be able to help in some way. Maybe there's a school counsellor you can also make an appointment with. Talk to your 'friends' and put your side of the story across. If they don't listen, get new friends, as they're not worth your time. You also need to speak with your parents. They were your age once and maybe they forget that sometimes as they try to do what they think is best for you. They may find it hard to accept you're growing up. If you feel unable to discuss how you feel, write them a letter. I think you should also write your boyfriend a letter to explain what happened but at this point, respect your parents' decision to not see him until a time you have had a conversation with them. Tell them he's your closest friend and you'd like them to meet him. Try to appeal to their younger selves that hopefully still lie within them somewhere. Remember, they are trying to protect you, not punish you. Talking to them about how you feel in a calm, mature manner may help them see things from your view. If you're ever a Mum, you may understand their side one day too. It's hard work to keep up good grades when there's other stuff going on but try hard to focus on your studies. Sometimes when bad things happen, we see everything through negative eyes and suddenly it feels like the world is against us and everything is going wrong when in fact, it can all be fixed. One step at a time, deal with each problem. Write a list and go through it systematically. Things can get better but it will take effort. Don't give up. Over to you. I understand when you say music, writing and drawing are the things that allow you to express your feelings. I used to have a lot of problems and music was one of the things that kept me sane. I really think it would be helpful if you considered seeking some professional help. In my case, it wasn't until I started therapy that I got to understand many of my problems, their causes, and that I was finally able to learn how to deal with them and even solve them. It takes a lot of work, because you are confronted with many things of your past, but along the way, you learn a lot about yourself: why you act in a certain way, why you see the world the way you do, why you react in a certain way sometimes. Changing for better is possible if you are committed to it and work hard for it. I also have a friend that struggles with depression (he has a medical condition), so it's very important for you to seek for help sooner than later, so you can start taking back the control of your life. As for your parents, the only thing I can tell you is there are some periods in life when we don't understand them and they don't understand us, but that doesn't mean you don't care about each other and that your relationship is never gonna be good. I can make you sure of that. So try to understand their point of view and to objectively see what reasons they could have not to accept your boyfriend. Hope it all goes well. Noelia, Argentina. That is such a horrible experience to go through Aubrey, and unfortunately I understand what you are going through. Through my struggles with loneliness, isolation, family issues, and others, I have learned through it all that if you are able to keep going through pain and keep marching on, it gives you character and courage, and those things will help you through anything in life. Keep playing your guitar and drawing and writing. If you are able to find a way to turn your depression into something beautiful, it is a gift and it is a wonderful one. In my opinion, if your ex-boyfriend meant that much to you, your parents should let you two be together. Just tell them all he has done for you and a good person should understand and let love prevail. Love and happiness in your life outside of school will hopefully change your life in school for the better. So keep making beautiful things, fight for your love and just keep going on with life, and it is ok to be depressed sometimes because it shows you don't bottle up your emotions (which is really bad to do) so feel what you feel but don't let it destroy your own life. Happiness, Love, and Healing, three words to think about at the end of this. I hope you take my advice into consideration Aubrey and I wish you love, happiness, and luck in this world Yours, Catherine, Connecticut. The best thing you can do now since you are suffering from depression is to seek professional help. That's the best thing you have to do right now.. You see, being depressed is really not healthy for someone it may cause harmful effects to your body, and that's the first thing that I want to advice to you. About your friends, if they believed with all the fake rumors that spreading about you, then they are not your real friends. Because, real friends don't believed in other people's words they'll believe in your words. And about your parents have you asked them why they are so against with your boyfriend? If not then asked them, I believed that parents wants only the best for their kids. And to your boyfriend, I think it's best if you'll tell him why you're not seeing him anymore so he'll know your current situation and what your parents think of him. And when he knew about it, maybe he can man up and tell your parents that he has good intentions towards you. Hope this helps. I wish you nothing but the best in the world! Love, Shaine from Philippines. Xxo I'm sorry that you feel this way but keep your head up! At some point everyone feels lost one way or another. You are not alone even though it might seem that way. If you feel like you can't talk to anybody you know about this, I would suggest you seek counsel with a professional. It could be a psychologist or a counsellor at your school, just know that there is no shame in seeking help, it only means you are strong. Stouie. This sounds very hard. I am not going through the same but can relate to you. Last week it seems everything came at once, very stressful and I have been very depressed too. I listened to much Coldplay during these weeks. Please don't be too shy to ask for help. Maybe in school a teacher to trust. If you don't feel comfort in your family anymore, ask if you can go to a boarding school or something like this. Changing your school might be helpful. Well I don't know your age but you could search help at a psychologist. You play guitar and play Coldplay songs on it. Go for it, get better and better and maybe this is your chance to break out of this life you live now. If you could play in public for example. Or in writing, maybe you could write a book. Nothing lasts forever - neither the worse days in your life. It's hard to believe it, I know cause of self-experience. Wish you all the best. Maren. I understand that it is very difficult to get away from the people you love because it also happened to me, my sister also had a boyfriend in secret and when my parents knew it it punished a long time I guess it's almost the same thing that happens to you but don't let that affect you too at school advise of demonstrate you to your parents with your grades that you deserve to have more freedom in your life and maybe so they understand because you want to be with your boyfriend. If you worry that he does not know the reason why you drifted from it I think it means as happened all things and when everything had all it will be as before. Best of luck in all Aubrey a hug from Argentina on the part of Daniela. The positive part of your story is that you realize your having some problems with your attitude, so try to make some changes. My first suggestion is to remember every good thing you have done. I'm sure you have succeed in many aspects what it means you are not a complete failure. In the case of your relationship with your family, keep in mind that they'll be there for you anytime you need them. Don't get frustrated if they don't agree with you. Just listen to them patiently, what they say might be true because parents are more experienced than we are. As we get older, we realize how true their advices and comments were. In the case of your friends, I believe that sometimes it is better to stay alone than to be with someone who doesn't trust in you. It hurts I know, it happened to me. My friends started to believe in others rather than in me. I didn't explain them anything. I just treated them like anyone else with respect. They realized by themselves that I wasn't the kind of person they thought I was and they changed their attitude. My last suggestion is to keep writing your thoughts, the good ones and the bad ones. That help you to express what you feel. Talk is a good song to listen to. It encourages me to express what I keep on my mind. Best wishes, Isabel. I'm sorry to hear things haven't been working out the way you'd hoped lately. You're going to a rough time right now and nothing I say will make you instantly feel better, because everyone experiences moments in their lives where they feel like things are going downhill for a while. But I do know one thing though, things will get better! Trust me they will. Talk to your parents about how your boyfriend made you happy, be open and honest with them and ask them to give him a fair chance. Find the time to talk to your boyfriend and let him know what happened. Tell your friends the rumor was false, talk things out with them. There's lots of forums on the internet filled with people who also love to draw, write and play the guitar, maybe you could try talking to them and share your creativity with them. It feels good to share you're passions with others in that way and it might make you feel better too. And don't forget, you're not alone in this. Good luck! Amanda Thanks to all those who replied to this week's question. Remember, Team Oracle is open to anyone so if you fancy replying, click to read this week's, and send us your answer.