3 February 2012 - submitted by Liam, United States of America
Q. TEAM ORACLE QUESTION #57
Oh, Oracle, I need you (and who ever else is willing)'s help. My life is in shambles, I'm trying to pick up the pieces. My teachers hate me. My grades are in the toilet, even though I have an estimated IQ of around 160, and I can't go one day without getting yelled at by my parents or teachers. I was kicked off my school duties when a teacher overreacted, I'm constantly in trouble for things I don't do, I'm confused, about love, life, and everything else. Please help, I just need to know, what should I do? Life advice, jokes, humor, anything, I just need some help.
Thanks.
Liam
P.S. I have tickets to see Coldplay in Chicago in August, and I love them, but I'm so sad I'm having trouble even getting excited about that.
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3 February 2012 - submitted by The Oracle, United Kingdom
Q. WHO'D LIKE TO JOIN TEAM ORACLE?
When I answer questions of a personal nature, Coldplay.com readers often get in touch with their own thoughts. So, we now have a weekly feature, Team Oracle, whereby each Friday (with the question asker's permission) we open up a question to all of you to answer too. Then, the following Friday, I'll 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 theoracle@coldplay.com before Thursday 9th February.
My parents are divorced (one of the ugly ones in which they both hate each other) and I always had a very close relationship with my father, despite the fact we don't live together, but lately he has turned into this horrible person I don't even recognize.
He got himself a girlfriend, and regardless it being hard (as I think it is every time your parents date new people) I have absolutely no problem in him dating.
But since he started dating he just stopped talking to me or my siblings, the few (now none) moments we spent together he just talked on the phone with her and since she lives in another city he leaves for months in a row and simply disappears.
To make matters worse, he decided he will no longer pay to my mom the money he gave her to her (after the divorce) to help with my brothers' and my expenses. My mom is a hard worker, but her sole salary is just not enough to pay everything, and currently we are practically living off my mom's family good heart, they are the best and we are absolutely grateful for them, but it's just not fair.
I don't know what to do, I considered taking legal action but not only my parents never officialized the money agreement in the divorce, but since me and my brothers are all over age, I don't think would be useful.
I am deeply hurt and disappointed, my dad has ignored our attempts to talk, he simply ran away. I don't even know if I want to see him again.
Please Oracle, I am so desperate I would appreciate some advice.
Paz, Colombia.
Look forward to seeing your replies.
The Oracle.
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2 February 2012 - submitted by Vitor, Brazil
Q. Dear Oracle, why isn't Coldplay doing any more live performances online?
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2 February 2012 - submitted by Karina, United States of America
Q. When did the band start to realize they wanted to become famous?
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2 February 2012 - submitted by Anailil, Mexico
Q. Where is the Exhibition Room?
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2 February 2012 - submitted by Monique, Australia
Q. Hi Oracle, I recently heard that Coldplay are coming to Sydney, Australia, for two intimate shows. I really really want to enter to win tickets to these shows but the terms & conditions say you have to be a permanent resident of NSW and be 18 years or over. I am almost 17 and live in QLD but I would willingly travel any distance in Australia to see them. I can easily get transport and accommodation sorted accompanied by an adult guardian. I would like to know if there is anyway I can still attend???
Please please help, I really want to see them live and would do anything, I just hate not being eligible.
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1 February 2012 - submitted by Holly, United Kingdom
Q. Dear Oracle,
if I was to buy tickets off of a friend would I still be able to get into the Coldplay concert at the Emirates? is there any photo ID or name ID in use (like at Glastonbury) or can I use them without this friend present?
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1 February 2012 - submitted by Caleb, Malaysia
Q. Hey Oracle, I just bought Coldplay's The Blue Room E.P for GBP 20.00 and the item is in good condition but it have a little defects on the back cover. Since this is my first time buying things online, I want to make sure that the purchase is a good purchase. Therefore, I want to ask you about The Blue Room E.P. Can you please tell me how many of them were produce and are they considered as rare items? :)
Thanks in advance for your help! :)
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1 February 2012 - submitted by Erin, United States of America
Q. I have a question ok I've been communicating with this Scottish guy via email for almost three weeks now and he finally friended me on Facebook. Well yesterday I confirmed him and I tried to look at his profile pics. He doesn't have ONE single picture of himself. I'm 14 and he says he's 15 but now I don't know whether to believe him or not. My friends say that I should stop talking to him. What do you think? BTW big fan!!
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31 January 2012 - submitted by Jeremy, Canada
Q. Dear YOU.
I was wondering if you guys kept or are in possession of old props of band history or whatnot? I know those puppets are toast, but like, the bibliography cover in the LIT2 video, or stuff like that?
Thanks.
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31 January 2012 - submitted by Lilac, United Arab Emirates
Q. Where has Roadie #42 gone? I miss his blog posts.
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31 January 2012 - submitted by Bowen, United Kingdom
Q. Hey-o Oracle,
I'm slightly confused, because in a question you said that they've never played Parachutes or Reign of Love? When I have a recording of Reign of Love from the Izod Center in New Jersey (10.27.2008) and I could have sworn that I saw a setlist over at coldplaying.com where Chris played Parachutes right after finishing Yellow?
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30 January 2012 - submitted by Jean, Puerto Rico
Q. Dear Oracle, my question is: Why haven't the boys played U.F.O., Don't Let It Break Your Heart and Up With The Birds live? They are part of the album and I feel as if they've been left out, please answer, back to you now.
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30 January 2012 - submitted by Maria P, United States of America
Q. I'm just curious after all the travel who from the band is the one that wants to practice less than usual? After a while!! Lol.
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30 January 2012 - submitted by Karl, Lebanon
Q. Dear Oracle who never answers my questions, on the demo cassette tape of Ode to Deodorant is written the number of Phil Harvey the fifth member of Coldplay since the demo was sent to promoters.
Does he still have the same number?
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27 January 2012 - submitted by Peyton, United States of America
Q. TEAM ORACLE QUESTION #56
Recently I decided to sign up for an audition for the Governors School for the Arts in Kentucky. This is a really amazing opportunity to work on my vision as an artist. Currently I'm working with new media, and in this I'm submitting a portfolio of photography. I thought it would be interesting to add a personal touch by using a specific Coldplay song as an inspiration. In the interviewing process we generally have to describe many things about ourselves and what inspires us most (which one of mine you can automatically assume is Coldplay).
I was just wondering what would be the best song/ album to get inspiration from. Thanks much, Peyton.
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27 January 2012 - submitted by The Oracle, United Kingdom
Q. WHO'D LIKE TO JOIN TEAM ORACLE?
When I answer questions of a personal nature, Coldplay.com readers often get in touch with their own thoughts. So, we now have a weekly feature, Team Oracle, whereby each Friday (with the question asker's permission) we open up a question to all of you to answer too. Then, the following Friday, I'll 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 theoracle@coldplay.com before Thursday 2nd February.
Oh, Oracle, I need you (and who ever else is willing)'s help. My life is in shambles, I'm trying to pick up the pieces. My teachers hate me. My grades are in the toilet, even though I have an estimated IQ of around 160, and I can't go one day without getting yelled at by my parents or teachers. I was kicked off my school duties when a teacher overreacted, I'm constantly in trouble for things I don't do, I'm confused, about love, life, and everything else. Please help, I just need to know, what should I do? Life advice, jokes, humor, anything, I just need some help.
Thanks.
Liam
P.S. I have tickets to see Coldplay in Chicago in August, and I love them, but I'm so sad I'm having trouble even getting excited about that.
Look forward to seeing your replies.
The Oracle.
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26 January 2012 - submitted by Mark, United Kingdom
Q. Hi Oracle, I am the drummer in Viva La Coldplay (A Coldplay Tribute Band from Liverpool/Manchester). I was recently given a pair of Will's drumsticks (well used) and as a prized possession I wanted to make sure these are Will's (given to me after a show), so my question is could you tell me what sticks Will uses and are they modified in any way? I've searched the internet with little joy! As a second part to my question, how often would will change his sticks? Kind regards Mark.
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26 January 2012 - submitted by Sajni, United Kingdom
Q. I was looking online to see if I could buy the Saftey EP and I was shocked to find that it is about £1000 - £3000 I was just wondering why it is so expensive? Is it because it is now an antique item and because they have stopped making the CD's? Thanks!!
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25 January 2012 - submitted by Oscar, Sweden
Q. When I saw Coldplay at Globen, Stockholm 2008 Chris Martin said to the audience that The Scientist originally was written by Metallica. This is a piece of info that is nowhere to be found on the internet. Rather the opposite. Was this just a joke by Chris?
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25 January 2012 - submitted by Marco, Italy
Q. How many questions do you receive in a day?
Marco
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25 January 2012 - submitted by Carolyn, Indonesia
Q. If I will reborn, I would like be Chris Martin. The question is, may I pick another job besides musicians? Kindly advise me, Oracle. ;)
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24 January 2012 - submitted by Melanie, United Kingdom
Q. There is an episode of The Simpsons with Coldplay in it, was that actually Chris Martin's voice?
Thanks
Huge fan of Coldplay!!
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24 January 2012 - submitted by Harja, Netherlands
Q. Dear Oracle,
In some songs, it looks like Guy and Jonny are not singing live. Is this true? If so, why?
Thanks!
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24 January 2012 - submitted by Oscar, United States of America
Q. Hello Oracle! My question is this: One of my favorite songs is Brothers and Sisters, and I've heard other versions of the song, so I was wondering if the band ever released it. Thanks, and I hope you answer my question.
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24 January 2012 - submitted by Radhika, India
Q. Hey I just watched The Nappies video and I found it hilarious! When did Coldplay make that video?
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23 January 2012 - submitted by Natalia, Colombia
Q. Hello, I always see that Chris uses the same blue shirt and pink, but I think it's always the same, so my question is, Chris has many blue shirts are the same or always the same as they wash them?
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23 January 2012 - submitted by Wde Le, Netherlands
Q. Q. Hello Oracle!
Why is the Safety - EP called Safety? There is no song on it that's called Safety.
So: why?
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23 January 2012 - submitted by Evelien Coolens, Belgium
Q. Hello,
I was just wondering, is this Chris' handwriting?
I bought this a couple of years ago and it has bothered me ever since. If it is, this release must be genuine, right?
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20 January 2012 - submitted by Jorge, Ecuador
Q. TEAM ORACLE QUESTION #55
I have a problem. I'm in love with my best friend's sister. My friends told me that it will be better if tell him the truth that something was going between us, when I did he say he was fine but after while he start stopping inviting me to his house (like 3 times a week) and stop talking to me so did other friends of my that were close to him. So I decide it was not worth losing my friends for even though that I have not felt so in love with anyone else.
Did I make the right choice? What should I do if I still love her? Jorge, Ecuador.
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20 January 2012 - submitted by The Oracle, United Kingdom
Q. WHO'D LIKE TO JOIN TEAM ORACLE?
When I answer questions of a personal nature, Coldplay.com readers often get in touch with their own thoughts. So, we now have a weekly feature, Team Oracle, whereby each Friday (with the question asker's permission) we open up a question to all of you to answer too. Then, the following Friday, I'll 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 theoracle@coldplay.com before Thursday 26th January.
Recently I decided to sign up for an audition for the Governors School for the Arts in Kentucky. This is a really amazing opportunity to work on my vision as an artist. Currently im working with new media, and in this I'm submitting a portfolio of photography. I thought it would be interesting to add a personal touch by using a specific Coldplay song as an inspiration. In the Interviewing process we generally have to describe many things about ourselves and what inspires us most (which one of mine you can automatically assume is Coldplay).
I was just wondering what would be the best song / album to get inspiration from. Thanks much. Peyton, USA.
Look forward to seeing your replies.
The Oracle.
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19 January 2012 - submitted by Tarang, Malaysia
Q. Hey Oracle,
Is there any possibility of Coldplay combining all their unreleased songs into one album? I'm sure a lot of the fans would love it! :)
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19 January 2012 - submitted by Paula, Brazil
Q. Dear Oracle, hope this time you answer me!
I really wish I could see Chris and Gwyneth in a duet, since both can do it very well and are so perfect together! Would be awesome. Is there any chance to happen? Haven't their ever considered this idea?
Hugs from a number one fan!
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19 January 2012 - submitted by Arthur, Paraguay
Q. What is Paris, the graffiti artist's full name?
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18 January 2012 - submitted by Nick, United States of America
Q. Dear Oracle,
Is there any chance that you or anybody else over there could release Coldplay's first gig? I think it's a great idea and I know you have the first gig somewhere because I saw Coldplay talking about it over the timeline. PPLLLEEAASSE?
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18 January 2012 - submitted by Abby, United States of America
Q. Where can I find legal Clocks by Coldplay music with out having to buy it?
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18 January 2012 - submitted by Ajten, Sweden
Q. Why can't you vote for the Brits more than once? So frustrating.
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17 January 2012 - submitted by Clare, United States of America
Q. Hello Oracle! I was wondering if the Nappies was just a one time thing or if Coldplay would be doing any more joke videos. Thanks Oracle!
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17 January 2012 - submitted by Mohamed, Egypt
Q. Dear Oracle,
I hope that you answer this question, I asked a dozen questions before but of no use. Anyways, I wanted to know where the boys prefer to stay when they visit cities on tour? Do they choose specific hotels or just the nearest hotel to the gig?
Thank you.
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17 January 2012 - submitted by Eleanor, United States of America
Q. Hello,
I was curious to know with the band doing two nights in a number of North American cities does it give the guys a chance to explore the local scene and try a restaurant or does their fame and busy schedule keep them confined to their hotel?
Thanks
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16 January 2012 - submitted by Billy, United States of America
Q. Continuing with my last question about the Viva la Vida documentary being on DVD, I think Coldplay should make a whole documentary of the group Coldplay itself. Explaining the whole history of the band and how it got started it would be an interesting thing to see.
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16 January 2012 - submitted by Marcello, Argentina
Q. Hi Oracle!
I was watching the Viva la Vida doc, and at some of the first images appears Phil talking, and behind him there are some painted letters, and the first thing that came to my mind was: Mylo Xyloto. So, I wonder if they have some relation with the new album, they're pretty similar!
Thank you!
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16 January 2012 - submitted by Sam, United States of America
Q. I know you answered earlier that it will be most unlikely that we see the glowbands during the summer shows, but what about at the shows in stadiums/arenas? I'm going to the July 2nd show in Atlanta at the Philips Arena, a domed stadium. Could the glowbands make an appearance?
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16 January 2012 - submitted by Trey, United States of America
Q. Coldplay, I want to see you guys in Atlanta, GA with my girlfriend so badly. I have no money, though. What else can I do for her?
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13 January 2012 - submitted by Malin, Norway
Q. TEAM ORACLE QUESTION - #54
The Christmas of 2011, has been the worst of my entire life. I got home one day, and my parents told me they are getting a divorce, and my dad is moving out. On top of that, a week before Christmas, my boyfriend for 3 years told me he wanted to break up. My life is changing, and I have no clue what I'm supposed to do. I can't take this anymore. The sadness is just too much. Sadness is a sea, and I have been swimming for a long time. Hopefully, music, time and freedom will help, but I need some advice; how do I get passed this, when I have an extra hundred things on my mind? How am I supposed to keep swimming? And, can you recommend some music that helps?
Thank you.
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13 January 2012 - submitted by The Oracle, United Kingdom
Q. WHO'D LIKE TO JOIN TEAM ORACLE?
When I answer questions of a personal nature, Coldplay.com readers often get in touch with their own thoughts. So, we now have a weekly feature, Team Oracle, whereby each Friday (with the question asker's permission) we open up a question to all of you to answer too. Then, the following Friday, I'll 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 theoracle@coldplay.com before Thursday 19th January.
I have a problem. I'm in love with my best friend's sister. My friends told me that it will be better if tell him the truth that something was going between us, when I did he say he was fine but after while he start stopping inviting me to his house (which a went like 3 times a week) and stop talking to me so did other friends of my that were close to him. So I decide it was not worth losing my friends for even though that I have not felt so in love with anyone else.
Did I make the right choice? What should I do if I still love her? Jorge, Ecuador.
Look forward to seeing your replies.
The Oracle
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12 January 2012 - submitted by Adam, United Kingdom
Q. As there are no questions to do with Will's nose, answer me this which member of the band has the largest nose (go and measure them if you have to) oh and while you're there tell them the 4th December Manchester show was amazing and I'm still wearing my wristband.
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12 January 2012 - submitted by Naomi Marshall, United States of America
Q. So... the Coldplay Greatest Hits album that has been circulating in the stores from about 4 months ago, is it official?
It says, Parlophone on the sleeve and all, just wondering :)
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12 January 2012 - submitted by Eirik, Norway
Q. How did you feel when you found out that Thierry Henry is going to return to Arsenal on loan?
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11 January 2012 - submitted by Trevor, United States of America
Q. What does Coldplay do with their unreleased songs? Do they destroy them or do they put in a vault?
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