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Maybe if you play Chinese Sleep Chant backwards you can actually hear the words!

I'm really surprised at people's comments about them live. I saw them in October and thought they were great. Considering they only have one album and a lot of the crowd only new the singles, they put on a really good set. They also did a cover of Fleetwood Mac's Everywhere that was really fun. Outside of Coldplay, their's was my favourite album of 2008

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He forgives me...

I know, I know, everyone on the planet loves that song... it just always sounds whiny to me... Sorry :embarassed:

I never hear stuff like that... it gets drowned out by all the voices in my own head :laugh3:

Aw, thanks Antonia! Lord forgive me, but I watched it with the sound off (SITS is my least fave Codlplay song) Loved that close up of the fingers :wink3: Oh that man is beautiful!

And this person has been listening really closely... February 13, 2009 - submitted by Jean, Canada Q. Dear Oracle, At 1.45 of "42" (the song), one can hear something that sounds like somebody saying "Patrick". It struck me right away but I never found a meaning to it. Then, upon my first listen of "Prospekt's March", I shockingly noticed a similar sounding "voice" at .09 of "Rainy Day"... that's when I realized that "42" and "Rainy Day" are both Track #4s on their respective albums. That's when it struck me to see if the "voice" occurred at the same time relative to the beginning of the album (0.00). Turns out they don't (occurring at 9.46 and 11.30 respectively). You'd think that I'd have abandoned hope for a meaning at this point, but no... My question is what does this all mean? The Oracle replies: There are so many sounds, noises, murmurs, talking etc in many of their tracks. There's no hidden meaning behind it. The Beatles did the same and I know Coldplay loved that and so are happy to leave that kind of stuff in too.

February 13, 2009 - submitted by Mario, Portugal Q. I oracle, I want to know, and since you know everything what can I do to send a new lyric an a new song to Chris, for he use in a concert/album?...it's a special song because was wrote with words of Coldplay�s music. The Oracle replies: Hello, I'm ever so sorry but we don't accept lyrics for consideration as the band do like to write their own material. Don't give up; maybe you could perform it yourself?

Fresh answers from Mary Poppins... I mean, the Oracle: February 13, 2009 - submitted by Mark, Australia Q. Hey Oracle I am immensely looking forward to the Coldplay concert when they return to Perth in a fortnight, but I have a problem. Since they last came to Perth I now have two young toddlers, neither who will go to sleep for anyone but their parents. So what time approximately will Coldplay actually get on stage for their Australian concerts - as we may need to get the kids to sleep before rushing off to the venue. Cheers The Oracle replies: Well Mark, we have a thing called Supernanny who would challenge your theory that "neither will go to sleep for anyone but their parents". Those little uns can get to sleep without you; they just want you to think they can't. I know they can be stubborn when they want to be and even when tired, stay awake if it does the trick. Don't give in. Bedtime is bedtime no matter who's putting them there. You need to take control and enforce different sleeping rules. Ahem, anyway if they're young they are probably in bed by 7pm so depending how far away you live from the venue, it should be possible. They're usually on around 9 but of course that can change. Don't put yourself at risk by rushing; perhaps practice with whoever will be looking after your children over the next two weeks.

Good morning, Berrylovers! Lauren that gif spam was awesome (although it took about 5 mins to load on my screen... still, totally worth the wait) This place sure was busy overnight... all those pics & gifs got me way to excited I need some soothing acoustic music to calm me down...

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Do we need a poll? Everyone seems really in to the charity idea...

For the past month this has always been the first thread I check to see if there's new stuff from Debs... Now we know it's Monday, this is still the first thread I come to, to see what everyone's been up to - I'm addicted to the madness :P Loved all the smilies (v. impressive, Zoe!), can't believe we're now back on jaffa cakes and doritos... Isn't anyone getting thirsty with all of those snacks?

Welcome to the board - see you in the Berryman thread! I'm Alison

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Funny, I was going to tell you the same thing!

A lovely, respectful question - I'm sure it will get answered!

Trust you to notice that! :laugh3:

And here's one from someone who clearly got out of the wrong side of the bed today... February 12, 2009 - submitted by Tony, United Kingdom Q. Dear Oracle, Can you start answering interesting questions and not just ones that can be easily answered via google, or youtube... The Oracle replies: Why didn't you start by asking one then? Only joking. You can't dictate who would rather use a search engine or me. That said it is sometimes rather perplexing...

New today: February 12, 2009 - submitted by Ana, United States of America Q. Dear Mr.Oracle, whats the best way to get really good seats at a Coldplay concert? a) calling on the phone,the moment they go on sale b) online with fast internet c) camping outside the box office to be first in line. d) divide into teams so we can do all of the above please answer me! i need these tix! The Oracle replies: You know I always forget about the box office option. I use online but like to know where the seats are and that can take time. You could be throwing the seats back into the pot to try for better ones and find it sold out in the meantime! I once had seats for a band right at the back bought online. I called the agent up and started to book two more. She quoted me same price for similar area and I asked "don't you have anything nearer the front?" It turns out that yes she did, 4th row in fact and they were cheaper! Best seats seem to refer to having the best overall view of the show but as we fans know, we want to be in close proximity to the stage! I therefore reckon that D is probably the best way to get good seats. Failing that A followed by C and the most popular B would be my last favourite - even though yes, I've admitted to using it the most.

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It's from a new interview that Ian posted earlier: http://www.coldplaying.com/forum/showthread.php?t=54580 Thanks for the smiley pic-spam. I'm off work sick, but that put a smile on my face!

212 days to go :dance:

Chris on the LITii vid "For this one, we wanted a real old-school video concept. 'What could we do? What about having puppets?' We wanted to see how successful we could make a video without relying on the handsomeness of our bass player. It's a burden he carries well." How successful were you Chris? Not at all... time to rely on the bass player again!