August 29, 2008 - submitted by Simon, Netherlands
Q. Why did Coldplay wrote an Ode to Deodorant?
The Oracle replies:
Your question seems imply that you think Ode to Deodorant was a joke. I know that the lyrics do seem a little whimsical but I can assure you it was a serious composition. It would be like asking why Coldplay wrote Yellow? They just did.
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August 29, 2008 - submitted by CJ, South Africa
Q. Just wondered if someone knew the hidden track's name on the album X&Y is NOT Til Kingdom Come but is in fact Make Trade Fair no one seems to know that did you know that oracle?
The Oracle replies:
There isn't a Coldplay track called Make Trade Fair so it's not that I or anyone else didn't know. It's simply not true. I'm not sure where you got your copy from, but if it says Make Trade Fair on it, it can only be a reference to the cause of the same name that the band are associated with.
August 29, 2008 - submitted by Patrick, United States of America
Q. I just got a Martin D-18 for my birthday from my girlfriend...she's amazing...what acoustic pickup would you suggest putting in it?
The Oracle replies:
How about a Fishman bridge pickup with single volume control?
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August 29, 2008 - submitted by Jody, United Kingdom
Q. On which beach was the video for Yellow filmed?
The Oracle replies:
It was Studland Bay, which is a few miles north of Swanage. The area is part of the National Trust and is renowned for being one of the most beautiful beaches in England.
August 29, 2008 - submitted by Cemre, Turkey
Q. Hey Oracle, I just wanted to ask about the song "Under The Tracks". It's known as a Coldplay song, but we all can understand that it's not Chris singing. Who is singing then? And is it even a Coldplay song?
The Oracle replies:
You're right Cemre, it's not Chris and it's not Coldplay. This is a myth that has been knocking around for a few years. The actual artist who recorded it is Creeper Lagoon.
August 29, 2008 - submitted by Paul, United States of America
Q. And I dont want to start a discusion... But how come are you inspired in a Latino Picture for this new album and you are no doing promotion in Latino Countries, maybe your planing to go to Mexico...but there more countries where you have a lot of fans in Central and South America.
The Oracle replies:
During the last world tour - Twisted Logic Tour - there were no Latin American dates. The following year Coldplay started to record the 4th album. Initially they intended to showcase some new songs and chose to do that in Latin America. It ended up being a one off special tour without the new songs. They didn't visit anywhere else, but came back and continued recording Viva la Vida but this time with more influence from the countries they had visited. There are many countries that are waiting for a tour and not everyone will get to see them. Keep checking as new dates pop up all the time.
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